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Whether you live in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, or are just visiting, there are several places around town where you can enjoy a great slice of pizza. No matter what kind of pizza is your favorite, you're sure to find it. Here are four of the best pizza shops in Sheboygan. more Il Ritrovo Il Ritrovo has been serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza for two decades. Il Ritrovo's pizza is so genuine that it's certified by Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana, an organization representing Naples’ oldest pizza-making families and pizzerias. The restaurant offers several varieties of white-sauce and red sauce pizzas. Popular white sauce selections include the Boscaiola, topped with roasted mushrooms, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle cheese, and pancetta. Capricciosa, a favorite red-sauce pizza, comes with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, olives, and soppressata. Il Ritrovo's delicious selection of appetizers includes fonduta al forno, bruschetta, and calamari. Faye's Pizza Faye's Pizza has been a favorite of Sheboygan diners since 1957. All of their pizzas are handmade with dough fresh made daily. Faye's Pizza also uses sausage from Miesfeld's Meat Market and the freshest Wisconsin cheeses. Specialty pizzas include Buffalo chicken, veggie, and Hawaiian. You can build a pizza to suit your taste with a wide selection of fresh meats and vegetables. In addition to their famous original crust, Faye's Pizza also offers keto-friendly cauliflower and gluten-free crusts. Other menu items include spaghetti, lasagna, and shrimp scampi. Subs, soups, and salads are also available. For dessert, there's turtle cheesecake and Death By Chocolate. Before you head home, purchase a frozen pizza to enjoy later. Prohibition Bistro Prohibition Bistro is a 1920s-inspired pizzeria serving authentic wood-fired Neapolitan Pizza. Diners can enjoy a slice while enjoying views of the Sheboygan River from a heated patio. Choose from a variety of delicious 12-inch, wood-fired pizzas, including sausage, Margherita, and truffle. Another favorite is the spicy calzone. Appetizers include a cheese board, olives and bread, and fresh black mussels. The bistro also serves pasta dishes, such as beef Marsala, chicken gnocchi, and linguine with mussels and shrimp. Prohibition Bistro also features a full cocktail, beer, and wine selection. For dessert, there's tiramisu, peanut butter panna cotta, and gelato. Nicky's Nicky's specializes in thin-crust pizza made with only the freshest high-quality ingredients. Specialties include The Sheboygan, topped with sausage and pepperoni, and then covered in extra mozzarella cheese. The Holy Moly Mushroom comes with olive oil, mozzarella, Havarti, thyme, rosemary, and shiitake and Portobello mushrooms roasted in sherry and garlic. Nicky's completes the pizza by drizzling it in white truffle oil. Feed a crowd with one of Nicky's massive five-pound pies. The five-pound deluxe is topped with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella. Appetizers include mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, and chicken wings. Nicky's menu also features a variety of salads and pasta dishes. Don't forget to order a slice of carrot cake for dessert. These are just some of the fantastic pizza places in Sheboygan. No matter which one you visit, you're sure to enjoy a delicious meal. Image via Pixabay by martinquijandria

Imagine walking into a bakery and smelling freshly baked bread that just finished cooking in the oven. You proceed to the counter and order a cookie, and when you receive it, you take a bite of the warm and gooey dessert as the chocolate melts in your mouth. Doesn't that make you want to run out to a bakery and experience that for yourself? If you're in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, area, you can do just that at these three bakeries. more City Bakery LLC Locally owned and operated since 1939, City Bakery LLC prides itself on baking hearth-baked hard rolls and rye bread for patrons and restaurants. Its hard rolls are made via the sponge and dough method, which involves mixing flour, water, and yeast and allowing the dough to ferment for four hours. From there, the dough goes back to the mixer and the rest of the ingredients are added. The rolls are then creased, proofed, and placed into the brick hearth oven for baking. In addition to its bread, the bakery serves mouthwatering pastries, including Danish pastries, donuts, cherry turnovers, and authentic Fleishbrok, which are German meat turnovers. You can also enjoy traditional desserts, such as sugar cookies, brownies, fritters, and elephant ears. The bakery, located on Michigan Avenue, is open daily except for Sunday. Johnston's Bakery A family-owned and operated bakery on Superior Avenue, Johnston's Bakery was originally known as L.S.P. Bakery when it opened its doors in 1950. The bakery moved to its current location on Superior Avenue just seven years later. Today, the bakery and frozen dough manufacturer produces a variety of baked goods. Over the years, the bakery has earned numerous accolades, including 12 straight years as Sheboygan Press' Reader's Choice Award for Best Bakery. Stop into the cafe and savor a delicious hot or cold beverage along with a freshly baked glazed donut or buttery croissant. You can also order fresh-baked cakes available in a variety of sizes. It also prepares Sheboygan-style hard rolls that you can use for your next sandwich. Keep in mind that it's closed on Sundays. Sweet P's Cakes and Confections Located on North 13th Street, Sweet P's Cakes and Confections prepares wedding and event cakes as well as cookies entirely from scratch. Its recipes consist of fresh Wisconsin butter, farm-fresh eggs, 100% pure vanilla, and the highest in quality chocolate and cream cheese. None of its items are ever frozen; they're baked fresh for every customer. The cakes feature the bakery's signature buttercream frosting, which is incredibly soft and creamy. If you prefer your cake to have a filling, the bakery provides that at no additional cost. Also, if you want your wedding cake to be adorned in flowers, the bakery will pick up the flowers from your florist and arrange them on the cake. These three Sheboygan bakeries will have your mouth watering the minute you enter the door. Make sure you visit these stops to get your fill of fresh, made-from-scratch bread, cookies, cakes, and other delicious pastries. Image via Pixabay by Skitterphoto

Whether you're visiting Sheboygan for a weekend getaway, on business, or you live in the area, you're sure to want a good meal. You are in luck because the Sheboygan area offers plenty of restaurants that prepare delicious meals. Here are some of our top picks for good eats around Sheboygan that are sure to please your palate. more City Bakery Who doesn't love some freshly baked bread? City Bakery is known for having the best-baked goods in town, so if you're in the mood for a Bavarian pretzel, hearth-baked rolls, or a fresh pastry, this is the place for you. City Bakery has been locally owned and operated since 1939, and the locals love it. You can enjoy a wide range of delicious artisan breads, mouthwatering pastries, and they even have some traditional treats. From the menu, we recommend trying a slice of apple or cherry pie or indulging yourself with one of their fritters or scones. No matter what you order, you won't regret stopping in to eat here. Ella's At Ella's, you can enjoy some tasty soups and sandwiches that are always made with the freshest ingredients. The welcoming atmosphere will make you want to stay awhile and come back often. Ella's is conveniently located at 1113 N. 8th Street, so you can quickly pop in for lunch. You'll feel like you're eating among friends. Try one of the cold subs which come in either an 8-inch or 12-inch size. You can order a classic with ham, turkey, or salami or have one of the signature subs with chicken salad, pastrami, or roast beef. After your meal, treat yourself to one of the homemade desserts like the carrot cake or a jumbo cookie. Everything here is fresh and delicious. Work Zone Bar and Grill When you're really hungry and craving some good food at a good price, grab a bite at Work Zone Bar and Grill. They have a varied menu that features appetizers. burgers and sandwiches, entrees, plus a kid's menu for the little eaters in your group. Start your meal with an order of onion rings or the rib bites. If you have a large group, order the party platter, it comes with chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, pork potstickers, onion rings, brew fries, sour cream and chive wedges, and cheese nuggets, so there's a little something for everyone. For your main course, try one of their delicious burgers, which come with either brew fries or a cup of soup. If you want something even more filling, they offer entrees such as fried chicken, perch, and stir fry. Each entree is served with either brew fries or a baked potato, and you can upgrade to sour cream and chive potato wedges for an extra dollar. The younger diners in your party can choose from chicken strips, mini corn dogs, or a hamburger or cheeseburger. Each kid's meal comes with fries and milk, juice, or a fountain drink. For a tasty meal in Sheboygan, try one of these great restaurants. You can't go wrong with any of the options on this list. Image via Pixabay by skeeze