About Cloverleaf

The Origins of Detroit Style Pizza

Cloverleaf founder Gus Guerra developed a game-changer in the pizza market. What we now know as the “Detroit Style” square pizza was unheard of seven decades ago in Detroit, or anywhere else. He had one main goal in mind: to create the very best pizza the Detroit area had ever tasted.

The Birth of the “Original Motor City Square”

His creation was an immediate success, no one had ever tasted anything quite like this before. This wasn’t just any pizza; it was the original deep-dish pizza, a revolutionary square-shaped pie baked to perfection, giving rise to what we now know as Motor City Square pizza. Today, we honor the original deep-dish pizza origin by continuing to serve this fan-favorite across all our locations.

Perfecting the Detroit Style Pizza Recipe

The original Cloverleaf has earned much of its success on the eastside due to customers making this their regular destination for Detroit-style pizza and family tradition. Our pizza in Eastpointe has been a favorite for generations, attracting pizza lovers from all over, including those searching for the best pizza deals and the best quality. The original Cloverleaf family recipe hasn’t changed in 68 years, standing by the premium quality that customers have continued to love for generations. After all, the best pizza is a Cloverleaf pizza.

Cloverleaf has received many awards for its legendary pizza since 1946. The most recent award was one of the ‘101 Best Pizzas in America’ by the Daily Meal. If you’re looking for a pizza franchise that values tradition and quality, consider Cloverleaf Pizza as a model of excellence.

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1946 ----> today

We`re pretty sure some of our Cloverleaf customers have some stories to tell ❤️

What`s your favorite Cloverleaf memory? 👇

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Zero apologies for the Original Motor City Square

Sauce on top, crispy carmelized edges...

What`s your move 👇

Corner piece or middle?

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Zero apologies for the Original Motor City Square Sauce on top, crispy carmelized edges... What's your move 👇 Corner piece or middle? #pizzayoulove #cloverleafpizza #detroitstylepizza

Back to School Pizza Party for School Staff!

Help us treat your favorite school staff to a Cloverleaf pizza party! 🎉

Nominate a school in the comments for a chance to win!

1️⃣ Comment the name of a school in SCS, Grosse Pointe, Sterling Heights, Roseville, or Macomb

2️⃣ Tag a friend, fellow parent, or teacher to spread the word!

📣 Nominations are open every day through the end of the month.

🏆 Winner will be announced in stories 1st week of October!

Let`s start the school year by showing our local school staff some love! 🍕❤️

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Some places serve pizza...

And some become part of your story 🍀

For generations, Cloverleaf has been a place to enjoy Detroit-style pizza for family dinners, celebrations, and memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you, for being a part of our story ❤️

What`s your earliest Cloverleaf memory? 👇

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Some places serve pizza... And some become part of your story 🍀 For generations, Cloverleaf has been a place to enjoy Detroit-style pizza for family dinners, celebrations, and memories that last a lifetime. Thank you, for being a part of our story ❤️ What's your earliest Cloverleaf memory? 👇 #pizzayoulove #cloverleafpizza #detroitstylepizza #thanksgus

The Original Motor City Square has sauce on top, carmelized crust & crispy edges 🍕

That`s the Cloverleaf way 🍀

What`s your must have Cloverleaf item? 👇

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📚 Back to School Pizza Party for School Staff!

Help us treat your favorite school staff to a Cloverleaf pizza party! 🎉

Nominate a school in the comments for a chance to win!

1️⃣ Comment the name of a school in SCS, Grosse Pointe, Sterling Heights, Roseville, or Macomb

2️⃣ Tag a friend, fellow parent, or teacher to spread the word!

📣 Nominations are open every day through the end of the month.

🏆 Winner will be announced in stories 1st week of October!

Let`s start the school year by showing our local school staff some love! 🍕❤️

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And it just so happens we`re the original ☝️

The man we can thank for bringing the Detroit style pizza recipe to Cloverleaf Pizza in 1953 is Gus Guerra

Home of the Original Motor City Square 🍀

When was your first Cloverleaf experience? 💬

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And it just so happens we're the original ☝️ The man we can thank for bringing the Detroit style pizza recipe to Cloverleaf Pizza in 1953 is Gus Guerra Home of the Original Motor City Square 🍀 When was your first Cloverleaf experience? 💬 #originalmotorcitysquare #cloverleafpizza #pizzayoulove #detroitstylepizza #metrodetroitfoodie

If you`re looking for a sign to feed your addiction, this is it 👇

Rewards members, it`s your lucky day!!

Spend $20 at one of our locations today, & we`ll throw in a crunchy bread for FREE!

Have a safe and happy labor day from your friends at Cloverleaf! 🍀❤️

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If you're looking for a sign to feed your addiction, this is it 👇 Rewards members, it's your lucky day!! Spend $20 at one of our locations today, & we'll throw in a crunchy bread for FREE! Have a safe and happy labor day from your friends at Cloverleaf! 🍀❤️

🍕📚 Back to School Pizza Party for School Staff!

Help us treat your favorite school staff to a Cloverleaf pizza party! 🎉

Nominate a school in the comments for a chance to win!

1️⃣ Comment the name of a school in SCS, Grosse Pointe, Sterling Heights, Roseville, or Macomb

2️⃣ Tag a friend, fellow parent, or teacher to spread the word!

📣 Nominations are open every day through the end of the month.

🏆 Winner will be announced in stories 1st week of October!

Let`s start the school year by showing our local school staff some love! 🍕❤️

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If you`ve never had Detroit-style pizza, start here.

Crispy, caramelized edges, brick cheese, old-fashioned pepperoni, dough that`s given time to rise, and our signature sauce on top🍕

At Cloverleaf, we`re proud to serve the Original Motor City Square. A Detroit-style pizza rooted in tradition and made the Cloverleaf way.

If Detroit-style pizza is new to you, this is a pretty good place to start. 😉

👇 First time? What would you put on your first original motor city square?

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If you've never had Detroit-style pizza, start here. Crispy, caramelized edges, brick cheese, old-fashioned pepperoni, dough that's given time to rise, and our signature sauce on top🍕 At Cloverleaf, we're proud to serve the Original Motor City Square. A Detroit-style pizza rooted in tradition and made the Cloverleaf way. If Detroit-style pizza is new to you, this is a pretty good place to start. 😉 👇 First time? What would you put on your first original motor city square? #pizzayoulove #cloverleafpizza #detroitstylepizza #metrodetroitfoodie