Who doesn’t love digging into a gooey, delectable piece of their favorite pie? Available in countless varieties, pizza offers something for everyone—from those craving thin-crust garlic to traditional, deep-dish pepperoni. As Rochester, NY’s go-to restaurant, Colombini's Pizza & Deli is your one-stop shop for savory favorites, from sandwiches and wings to, of course, pizza. Here, the staff shares five mouthwatering facts that just might surprise you.

5 Fun Facts About Pizza

1. Pizza Is a Worldwide Phenomenon

Each year, over five billion pies are sold. That’s a lot of food! To top it off, three billion of those are sold in the U.S., making this country the world’s top consumer of pizza. If you thought Italy ruled the traditional classic, new American takes on the favorite have boosted sales big time, including pineapple, buffalo chicken, and many more. 

2. People Consume a Lot of Pizza

Not only are a lot of pies being sold, but those slices aren’t going to waste. Each person consumes approximately 46 slices per year—and that’s just on average. If you’re ordering in every weekend, you might just have that number beat! 

3. Americans Love Their Meat

While there are seemingly endless varieties available, Americans steer toward the classics: 62% choose meat-based toppings, such as pepperoni and sausage, while only 38% opt for veggie choices. 

4. Pizza Rules the Weekends

While you can enjoy American classics like burgers and wings seven nights a week, Saturday is dedicated to this Italian specialty. It’s the most popular night of the week to order pizza, especially when sports and drinking are combined. No matter which night of the week it is, this classic claims 10% of U.S. food service. 

5. Women Tip Better

Everyone loves chowing down, but according to delivery drivers, women tip better than men, at least when it comes to pizza. Women also are twice as likely to choose healthier toppings, leaving the meatier choices to the men. Either way, over 251,770,000 pounds of pepperoni are consumed each year, so everyone still craves the classics.

Hungry yet? Stop by Rochester’s Colombini's Pizza & Deli. With a welcoming atmosphere and a mouthwatering menu, it’s the ideal place to grab a slice of pizza, socialize, and stay awhile. You can also enjoy deli favorites, like homemade subs, salads, and snacks. Visit the website to browse their menu, or call (585) 889-2213 to place your order today.