Wisconsin’s Best Pizza Slice Comes Loaded with Mac ‘n Cheese

If you’ve ever wandered down State Street in Madison on a Friday night, you know the scene: Badger fans in red, music spilling from bars, and hungry students lining up for something cheesy to soak up the evening.

A Slice Straight Out of a College Dorm Dream

There’s one spot in particular where the boxes are as recognizable as the Wisconsin “W” — colorful, biodegradable, and often stacked high in dorm recycling bins by morning. And the pizza inside those boxes? Let’s just say it’s as quirky and fun as the city itself.

Ian's Pizza on State

The Toppings Are Pure Wisconsin

This isn’t your typical pepperoni-and-cheese joint. Ian’s goes full-on quirky with toppings like tater tots, smoked brisket, and even ravioli. But the slice that gets all the glory? The Mac ‘n Cheese pizza, creamy noodles piled high on crispy crust, smothered in mozzarella and cheddar. It’s comfort food on comfort food, and somehow it works.

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Why Students and Locals Love It

Open late, sold by the slice, and available in multiple sizes, Ian’s is basically fuel for Badgers, night owls, and anyone who’s ever said “I’ll just have one more beer.” Don’t be surprised if you spot their signature biodegradable boxes stacked high in dorm recycling bins the morning after game day.

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A recent Food Network survey named this one of the 50 Best Slices of Pizza in the US.

A Must-Try for Visitors Too

Even if your college years are in the rearview mirror, Ian’s is worth a stop. Whether you’re in town for a Badgers football game, a concert at The Sylvee, or just wandering Madison’s Capitol Square, this is the slice that puts Wisconsin on the national map.

Don't visit Ian's website if you're really hungry right now.

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