Sometimes you’re not hungry enough to eat an entire pizza and, to be honest, nuking it in your microwave turns it into an edible frisbee. A lot of us have been there, done that.
Luckily, there are plenty of places in Tucson that offer pizza by the slice. To make it even better, they offer a combo deal of some sort that’s less than $10. Here’s a roundup of a few spots in town that serve such a deal, and some of these aren’t a combo at all — they’re simply a slice of pizza and a cheaply-priced drink.
You can get a large slice of cheese pizza and a fountain drink for $10 (additional toppings are $1 each). This deal is valid for both takeout and dine-in.
If you’re walking around Fourth Avenue between the hours of 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., stop by Brooklyn Pizza for a slice of cheese pizza and a fountain drink for $5.41. This deal is valid daily between those specific hours.
Additional veggie toppings are $1.23 each and additional meat toppings are $1.82 each.
The northwest side Italian restaurant has a pretty great lunch special daily until 4 p.m. — giant slices of cheese pizza for $8! If you’re a big spender, toss some toppings on it for $0.75 each (up to three toppings). Then, add a non-alcoholic drink for just $1 (dine-in only).
The downtown spot doesn’t have a specific deal but it’s easy to pair a slice of pizza with any of the sodas and select beers on tap (a combo that’s $10 or less). A slice of cheese pizza is $4, a pepperoni slice is $4.50, and their “display slice” is $5.50.
On the lunch menu, you have a few options! For just $5 each, get a slice of cheese, a slice of pepperoni, or a “Daily Slice,” which you’ll just have to head into the restaurant to see what it is. Get a glass bottle of Coca-Cola or any other non-alcoholic beverage and it ought to run just under $10.
The wood-fired Neapolitan pizza spot in the foothills offers multiple pizzas by the slice that won’t empty your wallet. Their slices range from $5.50 to $6 each, depending on what you’d like on top.
On Tuesdays, and if you have more than $10 in your pocket, they have a “two for Tuesdays” deal — two slices of pizza and a drink for $11!
Weave your way through the party crowd and you’ll find that they’ve got pizza by the slice for $6.50 each. There isn’t a specific combo deal but a fountain drink ought to keep it under $10.
Plus, if you’re super hungry and have some deep pockets, they have giant slices for $11.75 each.
The pizza joint is currently offering a one-topping slice of pizza, a side salad, and a soda for just $10. Keep in mind that the deal is only available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday – Friday. The menu includes toppings like pepperoni, sausage, bacon, red bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.
The slices at Mama’s are gargantuan and when dining in you’re surrounded by classic pizza joint nostalgia — arcade machines, stained glass, and families gathered around tables. Slices start at $6.95 and toppings are $0.75 each. Don’t get too wild with the toppings and you’ll leave spending less than $10 with a beverage.
This midtown pizza joint has been around since the late ’70s and it’s likely you’ve seen the iconic sign near Fort Lowell and First Avenue. It’s a quick and easy spot to grab a slice of cheese pizza for $2.99. Pair it with a soda for far less than $10.
Grab yourself a fountain drink or cheap beer and then pick up a slice of cheese pizza for $4.75, pepperoni for $4.95, a mushroom slice for $4.95, and a hot wing-flavored slice for $5.75.
On Tuesdays, you can get two pepperoni or cheese slices for $8.
There are some incredible lunch specials at Rocco’s available daily until 4 p.m. — perfect for a serious case of the munchies. One of our favorites is the “Slice of Deep Dish Pizza” for $9.49. Sure, if you buy a beverage with this deal it’s more than $10 but it’s totally worth it.
In addition to all of the great sandwiches, wine selection, and groceries, Time Market has $4 slices of cheese pizza and $4.50 slices of pepperoni pizza. Pair it with several beverage options are you’re walkin’ outta there without spending more than $10.
They also serve “Specialty Slices of the Day” and the price varies per slice.
From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Monday – Friday, you can get a Detroit-style slice of cheese pizza for $2.75 or a double pepperoni slice for $3.75. Fountain drinks are under $3 and there are quite a few craft beer options on the bar side of the restaurant you can pair a slice with — making it a combo for $10 or less.
However, if you’ve got a couple of extra bucks to spend, $12.99 will get you a Detroit-style slice of pizza, a small salad, and a fountain drink.
The pizza shop out in Marana — at the corner of Twin Peaks Road and Coachline Boulevard — has daily “pizza by the slice” specials. Score a jumbo cheese slice for $8 or make it a slice-and-soda combo for $9.
If you have a few extra bucks, they have the following combos:
Perhaps you’ve seen this deal plastered on a sandwich board on the corner of Grant and Campbell. You can get a large slice of cheese pizza and a fountain drink for $10 (additional toppings are $1 each). This deal is valid for takeout and dine-in!
The New York-style pizza shop on the west side of downtown Tucson has six different slices to choose from — ranging from $5 – $6.95 each. Sodas are around $2 as well so that’s a meal for less than $10!
Plus, each of the slices can be made vegan or no-way-near-vegan.
