What Are Some Good Toppings for Godfather’s Pizza?

Meat Toppings: Ranked

Meat toppings are where most people start, and for good reason — they anchor the flavor of the whole pie. Here’s how ours stack up when you’re building from scratch.

Pepperoni is the classic for a reason. It crisps up at the edges in the oven, the fat renders into the cheese, and it just works with our Signature Sauce. If you’re unsure where to start, start here.

Italian Sausage is our personal favorite for depth. It’s seasoned heavier than plain sausage and adds a savory punch that plays well with veggies. The Banana Pepper & Sausage Trio uses three sausage types together — that’s how good it is when you lean into it.

Beef is the sleeper pick. It’s mild on its own but it bulks up the bite of any pie. It’s in our Classic Combo, All-Meat Combo, and Taco Pie — so you already know it earns its spot.

Bacon adds salt and smokiness. It pairs especially well with chicken toppings (see the Chicken Bacon Ranch) or on a burger-style pie with beef and pickles.

Ham is sweet, which balances against stronger toppings. It works great on Hawaiian pairings with pineapple, or tucked into a loaded combo with other meats.

Chicken is the versatile one. It goes with ranch sauce, BBQ sauce, or buffalo — basically whatever sauce you’re running. Not a traditional pizza topping, but it opens up a whole different category of builds.

Anchovies are here for the people who know. Not for everyone, but if you want them, we’ve got them. A few go a long way — they add a salty, umami backbone that disappears into the cheese but makes everything taste more like pizza.

Veggie Toppings: Ranked

Veggies aren’t just filler — the right ones add texture, sweetness, and heat that balance out heavy meat builds. Here’s what we recommend.

Jalapeños are the best veggie topping on the menu. They add heat without taking over, and they roast beautifully in the oven. The Hot Stuff pizza (pepperoni, beef, Italian sausage, jalapeños, onions) is built around them.

Mushrooms soak up sauce and add a meaty texture that actually fills out a slice. Great on Classic Combo, great on Veggie, great as a solo add-on if you’re going light on meat.

Onions and Red Onions both caramelize in the oven and add sweetness. Red onions are a little sharper and work well on the BBQ Chicken. Regular onions are in most of our combos because they blend in and build flavor without standing out.

Green Peppers add a fresh, slightly bitter note. They cut through rich cheeses and heavy meats. The Humble Pie (pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions) is the best example of this balance.

Banana Peppers are mild and tangy. They’re in the Banana Pepper & Sausage Trio and they’re a great add-on if you want a little brightness without full jalapeño heat.

Black Olives add a briny, slightly fatty note that works especially well on loaded combos. They don’t overpower anything — they just make everything taste a little more complete.

Tomatoes are best used fresh (like on the Taco Pie or Super Taco) rather than baked. Cooked tomatoes on pizza get watery. If you want them, ask yourself if you mean baked or fresh-tossed after the bake.

Pineapple is polarizing and we’re not getting involved in that debate. We carry it. It’s on the Hawaiian. You know how you feel about it.

Pickles are for the Bacon Cheeseburger pizza and nothing else. Added after baking. They’re weird. They’re great. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

Cheese Options

Most of our pizzas come with Mozzarella as the base. Here’s what you can do beyond that.

Cheddar adds sharpness and color. It’s on the Taco Pie, the Bacon Cheeseburger, and the Super Combo. If you want a stronger, less-mild cheese flavor, add cheddar.

Extra Cheese is exactly what it sounds like — more mozzarella. Worth it if you want that pull-and-stretch cheese moment with every bite.

Seasoned Cheese is a blend with herbs and spices. It adds flavor complexity without changing the overall profile dramatically. Good on any pie that already has a lot going on — it reinforces rather than distracts.

Best Topping Combos to Try

If you’re building a Create Your Own on any crust, here are our honest recommendations for standout combinations.

• The Flavor Bomb: Italian Sausage + Jalapeños + Red Onions + Extra Cheese. On Original crust. Enough heat to be interesting, enough cheese to tame it.
• The Classic Go-To: Pepperoni + Mushrooms + Black Olives + Mozzarella. Simple, balanced, works every time.
• The Backyard BBQ: Chicken + Bacon + Red Onions + BBQ Sauce + Mozzarella. Use BBQ sauce instead of Signature Sauce. Great on Golden crust.
• The Burger Pie: Beef + Bacon + Onions + Pickles + Cheddar & Mozzarella. That’s basically our Bacon Cheeseburger pizza — and it’s one of our top 5 pizzas for a reason.
• The Heat Seeker: Pepperoni + Beef + Italian Sausage + Jalapeños + Banana Peppers + Mozzarella. You want heat, this is heat.

If you want to see what our kitchen already does with these toppings, check out the full menu. Every specialty pizza is a proven combo — built to work, not just to list toppings.

Toppings That Deserve More Credit

Most people don’t think about banana peppers when they’re building a pizza. They should. Same with seasoned cheese — it’s easy to overlook but it adds something you notice when it’s missing. And if you’ve never tried the Taco Pie, the combination of taco sauce, beef, cheddar, fresh lettuce, and tomato is one of those things you can’t explain until you have it. It’s not a novelty. It’s legitimately one of the best things on our menu.

And whatever you order, don’t skip the sides. Potato wedges next to a loaded pizza is one of the better meals you can have on a Tuesday night.

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