Pictou County Pizza: So Many Choices, So Little Time (But We've Got a Plan)
When it comes to Pictou County-style pizza, one thing’s for sure—there’s no shortage of brown sauce pies around here. From Stellarton to Pictou, Trenton to Blue Acres, this region is packed with pizza joints slinging thick crusts, hearty toppings, and that signature spicy brown sauce we all know and crave.
You’ll find Acropole Pizza in Westville, New Glasgow, and Pictou. There’s Sam’s Pizza in both Stellarton and Trenton. Then there’s Alice’s Pizza over in Blue Acres, Cliffie’s Pizza in Westville, and of course, Pictou County Pizza in Abercrombie—the one that shares its name with the style itself.
With so many local favorites, you might ask: Where do you go for pizza—and whose is the best?
Honestly, some nights the choice is obvious. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Sam’s in Stellarton is a go-to. Why? Tuesday is Buy One, Get One for a Toonie on takeout, and Saturday means 50% off dine-in pizza. Those deals are hard to pass up.
The rest of the week? It usually depends on where you are—but in Pictou County, you’re never far from your next slice.
This summer, we’re setting out to visit as many of these local spots as we can and give you real, honest reviews. We’re not here to crown a winner just yet—but we are here to taste our way across Pictou County, one
pizza at a time.
pizza at a time.
So, where did we start? With the Saturday night special at Sam’s Pizza in Stellarton, of course. At 50% off dine-in pizzas, it’s a deal that’s tough to beat—and a great place to kick off our summer of Pictou County pizza reviews. We grabbed a table, placed our order, and dug into a classic brown sauce experience. Here’s how it went……