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Square pizzas touch down at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

Square pizzas touch down at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

SSP America today opened a Buddy’s Detroit-Style Pizza at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

“Detroit-style pizza is more than a meal, it’s part of this city’s identity,” said Buddy’s Detroit-Style Pizza vice president of marketing, Michelle Lawton.

“Bringing Buddy’s to DTW gives us the opportunity to introduce travellers to an authentic Detroit experience, combining our iconic square pizzas with a welcoming atmosphere designed for today’s traveler. It’s an exciting way to connect our history with a global audience.”

Said to be designed for today’s travellers, Buddy’s at DTW offers a welcoming, full-service dining experience with options for sit-down meals, grab-and-go service, and a bar featuring local beers, classic cocktails, wine, and family-friendly beverages.

Buddy’s menu highlights its iconic Detroit-style square pizzas, handmade with premium ingredients and baked to achieve a light, airy interior and perfectly crisp crust.

“Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is often the first and last stop for visitors to our region, and Buddy’s is a perfect way to welcome travellers with something that is truly Detroit,” said Wayne County Airport Authority’s CEO, Chad Newton.

“As a beloved local brand, Buddy’s helps showcase the character and culinary heritage that make Detroit special.”

The Detroit-style pizza legacy began at Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzeria on Six Mile and Conant Street on Detroit’s east side when, in 1946, Gus Guerra made his first square pizza.

“Buddy’s is a Detroit original, and bringing this iconic brand to DTW allows us to showcase the city’s culinary heritage in a meaningful way,” added SSP America’s chief development officer, Paul Loupakos.