Delaware's Top 2 Pizza Shops Face Off in Munch Madness Finals

Readers will crown the champion between Charlie's Pizza Claymont and Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in Newport.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:53am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic pizza slice repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the energy and excitement of the Munch Madness pizza tournament.The championship round of the Munch Madness pizza tournament will showcase the passion and pride of Delaware's top pizza shops as they compete for the coveted title of the state's best pie.Wilmington Today

After a heated tournament that saw four top Delaware pizza shops battle it out, the final two contenders have emerged to compete for the title of Delaware's best pizza. Charlie's Pizza Claymont and Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in Newport will face off in the championship round of the Munch Madness pizza challenge, with readers voting to determine the winner.

Why it matters

The Munch Madness pizza tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event that captures the passion and pride of Delaware's pizza community. The championship round will showcase the state's top two pizzerias, highlighting the intense competition and loyal customer bases that define the local pizza scene.

The details

Charlie's Pizza Claymont has breezed through the tournament, averaging 78.4% of reader votes per matchup. They've easily defeated a string of opponents, including Hot Spot, Cafe Sitaly, Amalfi Pizza, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, and DiMeo's Pizza. Meanwhile, Dom's NY Style Pizzeria in Newport has faced a tougher road, but has proven its mettle by taking down some of the tournament's biggest contenders, including Nick's Pizza Parlor & Bar, Nicola Pizza, and the reigning 2023 Munch Madness champion, Cafe Napoli.

  • Voting for the Championship Round (Round 6) begins on April 11, 2026.
  • Voting for the Championship Round ends on April 16, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Charlie's Pizza Claymont

A pizza shop in Claymont, Delaware that has dominated the Munch Madness tournament, averaging 78.4% of reader votes per matchup.

Dom's NY Style Pizzeria

A pizzeria in Newport, Delaware that has faced a tougher road to the championship, but has taken down some of the tournament's biggest contenders, including the reigning 2023 Munch Madness champion.

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What’s next

Voting for the Championship Round begins on April 11, 2026 and ends on April 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. The winner will be crowned the Delaware pizza champion.

The takeaway

The Munch Madness pizza tournament has become a beloved annual tradition that showcases the passion and pride of Delaware's pizza community. The championship round will be a true test of the state's top two pizzerias, with readers determining which one will claim the coveted title of Delaware's best pizza.