Does Pineapple Belong On Pizza? — Last weekend before we settled into our seats at the Lincoln Theater to watch cat videos, we had lunch with The Kiln Guy and The Chef at Oysterhead Pizza.
We discovered Oysterhead Pizza this past winter and at this point are pretty much addicted to it.
The food is really good and the menu is always changing so there’s always something new to try. This time around the HH ordered the Thomas Sullivan Magnum III pizza and some magic beans.
What’s on a Thomas Sullivan Magnum III pizza you ask? Pineapple, house smoked bacon, hot peppers and fermented hot sauce. And it was fantastic!!! In fact, it was one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.
As soon as the pizza was brought to our table though, someone in our party {who shall remain nameless} made the comment… Does pineapple belong on pizza?
And all I could do is shake my head up and down and say it most certainly does! Seriously. Pineapple is one of my favorite pizza toppings! Who doesn’t like pineapple on their pizza!? Crazy people that’s who!
But then I started thinking, maybe there really are people out there who think pineapple doesn’t belong on a pizza. Maybe I’m the crazy one.
What do you think? Do you love pineapple as much as I do? Do you love it on pizza? And if not, what is your favorite pizza topping combination?
Curious minds want to know.
~Mavis
Jamie B. says
Yes, it does! My favorite combo is pineapple and mushrooms.
Ramona says
Wow that looks like good pizza. It’s 5:30 AM and I’m wanting a slice. Yes pineapple belongs on pizza. Besides a loaded vegie pizza, Canadian bacon-pineapple is my favorite.
My son and daughter in law make their own sourdough crust pizza’s and cook them in the smoker. He makes a similar combo like you pictured with jalapeno peppers.
Maria MacD says
Yes! Our go-to pizza is a Peppa-Pina-Peno…..Pepperoni, Pineapple and fresh Jalapeños
J in OH-IO says
Yes, pineapple belongs on pizza and we like Hawaiian pizza – ham and pineapple so good! People who have not tried it need to try it. Yum! Oysterhead Pizza sounds very unique in their toppings. How nice to have found a new favorite place. Thanks for sharing – Friday night pizza night!
Rebeka says
Yes pineapple on pizza!
Kelly-Jo says
No thanks. I don’t enjoy pineapple when it’s been heated!
Brianna says
I had a friend take my kids and I for a pool outing and the plan was to order pizza. She asked my kids what they wanted on pizza and my daughter shouted, “pineapple!” She said absolutely not and my daughter asked why not. She said pineapple should never be on pizza. That is the first time I have ever encountered someone so resistant to pineapple on pizza. We had pizza, but nothing with pineapple.
It is a favorite in our house. It has to be with ham/Canadian bacon/bacon so there is the sweet/citrusy and smoky/salty balance and with a robust tomato sauce (no pesto or garlic based sauces). Pineapple by itself on pizza is just not satisfying.
Melinda says
My 10 year old son and I love pineapple on pizza. My 17 and 14 year old sons however don’t. It’s a hot debate in our house!
Elle says
Duh……………. YAAS!
Deborah R says
My two daughters and I like pineapple on our pizza, hubs and son do not. I agree it needs something porky/salty to balance it. Our go to combo when I make pizza is Italian sausage, mushroom, and olives, black and/or green.
Noelle says
NOPE!
Linda M says
I’m with you…NOPE!
Marti says
I agree–NOPE—who wants hot pineapple?
Silkifae says
Pineapple…Ewww…NOPE!!
My favorite…Fresh Spinach, Feta And Provolone Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Black Olives & White Sauce.
Lisa says
Fruit does not belong on pizza. Do you think you could find pineapple on pizza in Italy? No. Because they are not animals.
Laura Z says
I love pineapple but not on pizza. My daughter likes it, but I think it’s gross. That said, I’d rather eat pineapple pizza than those tinny tasting canned black olives which are a food abomination. Kalamatas? Sign me up. Pineapple on pizza is Canadian thing, no? I’m a pretty adventurous eater, but pineapple pizza is not my thing. I guess if I want something sweet, I’d rather have it in the form of red bell pepper or something…… looks like your pizza (which does, indeed look super delicious), may have used fresh pineapple Maybe I’d like that better.
Vicki R says
Yes! My favorite Pineapple and Canadian Bacon.
suzanne says
What about those magic beans please. Beans are the only thing the garden is pumping out.
Paula Holloway says
Yes. Preferably cut from a fresh pineapple. Not Italian but an American pizza.
Kayla says
I say no to pineapple on pizza, but my husband loves it. I like fresh or canned pineapple, but cooked pineapple is slimy- I can’t handle that. I can’t handle fresh tomatoes on pizza either (slimy once cooked). But I’m weird.
Everyone can eat whatever they like.
Ashley Bananas says
Pineapple and bacon is my favorite pizza topping combing <3
Diane says
1) Canadian bacon, Italian sausage and pineapple.
or
2) Chicken, mushroom and pineapple
These are my two go-to orders. Only if I have a lovely salad with a large variety of veggies. I miss the days of pizza joints having a huge salad bar. That seems to have gone extinct. At least where I live.
I must say the pizza photo has my mouth watering and I’ve not had my breakfast yet.
Have a great weekend to you all.
Mark says
Yes!! Pineapple and ham is my go to pizza
Mrs. Mac says
Of course it does, the end.
Mary K says
Totally agree with Mrs Mac!!
Mavis Butterfield says
🙂
HollyG says
To each their own, but not on my pizza please
Ida says
I love fresh pineapple but can’t stand it on pizza. In my world, fruit belongs in baked goods not in savoury foods.
Mable says
No to pizza AND olives. Just yuck.
debbie in alaska says
I’m not concerned so much if it belongs — only that it tastes delicious and I love it and I will gladly eat it. Belonging or not belonging is in the eye of the pizza holder
Linda Sand says
Pineapple, yes; peppers, no.
My favorite pizza is Pizza Hut chicken. I used to get chicken and mushrooms but lately their mushrooms leave something to be desired.
When eating with a group where talking is more important than menu reading, I order ham and pineapple.
Katherine says
I love pineapple but no way on pizza.
Diane says
It absolutely belongs on a pizza. One of our local places uses pineapple, ham, chicken, banana peppers, and bbq sauce for their Hawaiian pizza. It’s fantastic!
Dianne says
Naaahhh, you can leave the pineapple for fresh or smoked ham.
Rebecca Anne says
Pineapple is one of the BEST toppings there is for pizza! You’re definitely not the crazy one. Ha ha
Nanci Fitschen says
Pineapple and Canadian bacon!!! Love it!!!
Debi says
Yes. I love pineapple and fresh ham on my pizza. My favorite pizza
Donna says
Yes, please! And your pizza looks amazing!!
Barbara Dougherty says
Nope. Just no.
Lori Bates says
From NJ, home of the world’s perfect pizza… Definitely no pineapple!
Tracy says
Only since you asked….pineapple on pizza sounds positively revolting. Thumbs down!
Stacey says
Pizza is my favorite food. I love it with pineapple, but even if I didn’t, I would say it’s okay. Pizza is for anyone and anything they want to eat belongs on it!
Ca says
Team Hawaiian pizza dipped in homemade Ranch dressing here.
Sue says
Yum <3 pineapple on pizza!
Tiffany F. says
Yes!
And, that pizza looks amazing!
Connie L says
If Italians can have french fries on pizza, I feel pineapples are allowed. 😉
Linda Practical Parsimony says
I had pineapple on pizza once at a bodega in Birmingham, Al and loved it. But, I have not since. My favorite is double mushrooms and black olives.
Torry says
Before I developed a pineapple allergy, I would have voted for pineapple on a pizza. Now it makes me sad that I can’t grab a couple of slices .
JulieP says
My little mum who came to pizza late n life loved the pineapple and gammon ham ones, my DH too but eurgh! Not for me! Weird isn’t it as I like bbq pineapple so it’s not a hot thing for me just sweet and savoury. Also I too am interested in ‘magic beans’?
Mona R McGinnis says
yes, to pineapple on pizza. I like the combination of sweet & savory. Also enjoy chutneys with all protein including cheese, eggs. Just processed pineapple zucchini to be used in carrot pineapple muffins. Some of it will likely end up on a homemade pizza.
Michelle S. says
Give me all the pineapple on my pizza! My whole family loves it.
Our go-to orders are
Canadian bacon or ham with pineapple
Pepperoni, pineapple, mushroom and olive
Italian sausage, pineapple, artichoke
Tammy says
My 14-year old daughter says NO (actually she says GROSS and EWWWW and carries on like that lol) but my husband and I enjoy pineapple on pizza!
Hanna says
Yes, please. That pizza looks delicious.
CINDY BRICK says
I never seriously considered pineapple — then again, I like anchovies. (Family hates them.)
Can’t help myself — have to put this on, in case some dear soul DOESN”T know why the pizza is named what it is…
Mavis Butterfield says
How could anyone NOT know!? 🙂
Terry McA says
I can only eat pineapple when it has been cooked, raw pineapple upsets my stomach (after a summer 2 years ago where we ate LOTS of raw pineapple). It definitely belongs on a pizza! (With pepperoni, ham, bacon, and sometimes anchovies – the sweet and salty gets me every time).
Liz says
Pineapple on pizza – yes! Mushrooms and olives – absolutely not!