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The pepperoni pizza from Santucci's photographed in the Philadelphia Inquirer studio on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Philadelphia.
The pepperoni pizza from Santucci's photographed in the Philadelphia Inquirer studio on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Philadelphia.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer

Santucci’s Original Square Pizza

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Santucci’s Original Square Pizza, known for its distinctive square-shaped pizzas with sauce atop the cheese, has a rich family history dating back to 1959. Founder Joseph Santucci started the business in Juniata Park, Philadelphia, a tradition carried on by his children and grandchildren. The crispy, deep square crusts and sharp tomato sauce has been a hit for generations, with locations across South Philadelphia, Roxborough, and the Jersey Shore, to name a few. 

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