Jet’s Pizza is coming to Delaware Avenue, taking up residence in a former Super Cuts building. What’s a “Jet’s Pizza”? Yep, I asked the same question. According to Wikipedia, the pizza operation was founded in 1978 by Eugene Jetts (in Michigan). “Jet’s is known for being the originator of the 8-corner Pizza and its square Detroit-style pizza.” Deep dish looks to be the name of the game in this case.

The Buffalo News reports that the franchise currently operates over 300 locations in 18 states, and is planning on embarking on a significant overhaul of the building, which was originally a bank. Jet’s is a rapidly-growing chain that serves up more than just pizza, but it’s the style of pizza that allows the business to infiltrate markets across the US – deep dish all the way.

The opening of Jet’s comes on the heels of Little Caesar’s landing in the same neighborhood not long ago.

When it comes to deep dish square pizzas, Jet’s Pizza could be where it’s at, considering that Buffalonians are inundated with all other styles (but not deep dish). I would think that there is a deep dish-loving crowd out there that has been waiting for this type of pizza chain to open.

Taking a look around online at what pizza fans have been discussing (regarding Jet’s), it looks as if the deep dish is where it’s at, and don’t bother with “the round”. I think I’ll take that advice when they eventually open, mainly because I can’t remember the last time that even had a deep dish pizza, and it’ll be interesting to see what all of the hype is about.