Angelo's Pizza • 1981

Tom Kess turned a rundown Madison Avenue pizza shop into one of the most successful independent pizzerias in the country after buying it in 1981. Towering stacks of award-winning pies—offered in original or deep dish crust—have become a Lakewood tradition, with standouts like the Acapulco BBQ drawing devotees alongside build-your-own creations. The full bar and wings keep the dining room buzzing on weekends and weeknights alike.