Dallas is known for its fantastic food. From Tex Mex to sushi, we’ve got it all. However you hardly hear about the amazing pizza creations throughout this city, and who doesn’t love pizza?

 It is perfect for a casual date or that fourth meal when you’re up all nigh studying.

Whether you love Chicago, New York or Napoleon style pizza, there’s a pizzeria near campus to satisfy your taste buds.

A favorite of many students is Greenville Avenue Pizza Company [GAPC]. Located in lower Greenville GAPC has a down-to-earth, retro vibe.

The pizza is always fresh and many customers enjoy watching the pizza be made right before their eyes.

The restaurant’s New York style slices are known to be a bit greasy, but delicious nonetheless.

The best part about Greenville [GAPC] pizza? It delivers until 3 or 4 a.m.

“Greenville [Avenue] pizza always has the best delivery,” sophomore Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik said. “When they can’t get to you on time they call ahead. They offer great coupons for discounts to show their appreciation for the wait unlike other places.”

A bit closer to campus is Olivella’s, featuring pizza napoletana. Off McFarlin and Hillcrest, its location is convenient for students who don’t have a car. The quaint atmosphere goes perfectly with the lightness of the pizza.

“Olivella’s is always good with the best ingredients. They take pony [cash] and serve huge bottles of sangria,” said Junior Turner Massey.

Senior Floris Dijkstra also highly recommends this pizza. “Olivella’s does to pizza what James Brown did to music… they keep it funky in all the right places,” he said.

Looking for a place to watch football with your friends?

The Nodding Donkey off SMU Boulevard is the perfect sports bar.

Although it serves much more on its menu, the pizza deserves an honorable mention.

The Nodding Donkey serves everything, from the classic margherita pizza to the “texican.” This unique pizza consists of BBQ, brisket, sweet pickled japs, goat cheese and pickled red onions. No matter which one you choose, you can’t go wrong.

Promoting to SMU students, Monday the Nodding Donkey serves half priced pizzas and everyday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. it has late night pizza specials.

Looking to pig out? Our final recommendation is Piggie Pies Pizza off of Greenville Avenue. Piggie Pies is the perfect greasy and comforting college student pizza.

Its doughy, gooey and cheesy pizza’s are massive. You definitely get your bang for your buck.

It is known for its amazing crust, which is not too thin nor is it a typical chain pizzeria hand tossed crust either.

Not only does Piggie Pies have amazing pizzas, but its pasta is delicious as well.

Most places serve pasta as a side note but at Piggie Pies, it’s a specialty. The best part? There is no delivery fee.

Each of these restaurants are known and loved by SMU students for not only their delicious pizzas, but also for their excellent service and hospitality.

So if you’re looking for a casual dinner or a late night feast, there are plenty of options around Dallas. Be sure to try one of these popular spots and find out what everyone’s been talking about.