Choose Toronto pizza by the way you want to eat it: Badiali for a slice-shop-style stop or a planned whole pie, North of Brooklyn for a straightforward size-and-price comparison, and Maker for a more heavily customized order. For groups, the diameter matters more than the number of slices, and the correct pickup branch matters more than a famous name.[1][2][3]
Badiali: the second location changes the practical choice
Pizzeria Badiali now lists two Toronto locations: the original on Dovercourt Road and another at 581 Markham Street. The Markham ordering page is live and identifies pickup rather than delivery.[1] Treat it as an operating option, not an opening announcement left over from earlier coverage.
That gives visitors a useful choice. Select the branch that fits the rest of the day rather than automatically travelling to the original address. When preordering, confirm the branch again on the order summary; a familiar brand name does not protect you from selecting the wrong pickup location.
The Markham menu lists 16-inch pies including Original Cheese at CA$27, Vodka Pie at CA$32 and Burrata Marinara at CA$34.[1] The last of these contains burrata and pecorino, so "marinara" in the name does not mean it is dairy-free. Read the ingredients of the actual named pizza rather than applying a rule from a different pizzeria.
For a group, a whole pie lets you plan the collection and divide the meal without making every person negotiate a separate order. For a solo visitor, investigate the slice selection available at the branch when you arrive. A whole-pie menu does not establish that every topping will be sold by the slice at every moment.
My reason to choose Badiali is the clearly defined slice-shop format and the current branch choice, not an unsupported claim that every visitor should queue for it. When collection times do not fit your schedule, another good-format pizza nearby is a more sensible dinner than turning the evening into a test of patience.
North of Brooklyn: a useful value comparison
North of Brooklyn publishes two round-pie sizes: 14 inches and 18 inches. Its menu lists Margherita at CA$20 and CA$27 respectively, and Pepperoni at CA$22 and CA$30.[2] These are useful like-for-like figures because the same named pizza can be compared across sizes.
The larger Margherita costs 35% more but has approximately 65% more surface area, calculated from the squared diameters: 18² divided by 14² is about 1.65. That does not prove it contains 65% more food by weight, because thickness and toppings matter. It does show why comparing "four extra inches" understates the size difference.
For three people sharing, or two hungry diners who can use leftovers, the larger pie may therefore be the more economical order. For a solo visitor without a place to store food, it may simply be more pizza than needed. Value is the food you will enjoy, not the maximum area you can purchase.
The menu also offers more distinctive combinations, such as the sausage, jalapeño, pickled onion and honey combination called Killer Bee, alongside cheese-focused and mushroom options.[2] Choose a familiar baseline when the group has different preferences, then use a second pie for the more specific flavour combination rather than asking everyone to accept the most adventurous order.
North of Brooklyn lists a vegan-cheese substitution without an added charge.[2] That is useful, but it is not a declaration that every pizza becomes vegan by changing the mozzarella. Other cheeses, meat, honey and sauces still need to be considered. Ask for the complete modified order to be confirmed.
Maker: understand the format before adding toppings
Maker distinguishes its round Original pizzas from a square-cut Tavern format. The published menu gives the Original Cheese Pie as CA$20 for 12 inches and CA$30 for 16 inches; the Siena Margherita is CA$25 and CA$35. The Tavern versions shown on the menu are CA$30.[3]
Square-cut is a serving format, not evidence that a pizza is the same size as a round pie elsewhere. Compare the named product you are ordering, and use the restaurant's description rather than translating the number of pieces directly into the number of people it will feed.
Maker is the choice to investigate when the group wants a more customized order. Its menu separates extra toppings, finishers and crust finishers, each with its own charge. A low base price can change quickly when several extras are added, so look at the completed cart before deciding that a customized pie is cheaper than a composed menu pizza.
One small ingredient note has a real consequence: Maker says all its crust finishers are applied with honey.[3] Someone avoiding animal products should not assume that sesame or an everything-bagel-style crust finish is automatically suitable. The finish is separate from the main topping list and is easy to overlook.
The site also contains limited-time promotional wording. A banner saying "today only" is not a standing price promise for the date of your trip. Use the current checkout for an offer and the regular menu for a conservative planning comparison.
Compare complete orders, not headline prices
| Pizzeria and item | Published size | Published menu price |
|---|---|---|
| Badiali Markham Original Cheese | 16 inches | CA$27 |
| North of Brooklyn Margherita | 14 inches | CA$20 |
| North of Brooklyn Margherita | 18 inches | CA$27 |
| Maker Original Cheese Pie | 12 inches | CA$20 |
| Maker Original Cheese Pie | 16 inches | CA$30 |
These are different recipes and are not a blind-tasting comparison. They are a starting point for deciding how much food to order. Tax, delivery, service charges, drinks and extras are not assumed to be included in the listed figures.[1][2][3]
For a takeaway dinner, choose the collection location before the pizza. A lower-priced pie across the city can be a worse decision once transport and the delay before eating are included. For a group, agree on the number of pies and any restrictions before opening several ordering tabs; it prevents duplicate orders and makes the actual cost easier to see.
Which one fits your Toronto visit?
Choose Badiali when one of its two locations fits the day and you want the slice-shop experience or a preplanned 16-inch pie. Choose North of Brooklyn when transparent medium-versus-large pricing is useful for feeding a group. Choose Maker when its named combinations or customization are the attraction, while paying attention to finishers and extra charges.
These are recommendations based on current menus and ordering formats, not claims of personal tasting. The best pizza stop is the one that arrives in the right quantity, at the right location, while you are still ready to enjoy it. A short, well-chosen order usually beats an elaborate comparison that leaves everyone hungry and travelling in opposite directions.
