OTTO in Brunswick, Maine

Otto's is a local pizza chain with a Brunswick location that does thin-crust pies right. They let you build your own or order from their lineup, and the staff moves fast whether you're picking up or sitting at the bar. The crust gets proper char, the sauce is made in-house, and regulars swear by it. You'll find yourself ordering again and again.

• Charred, thin crust with house-made red sauce.
• Staff fixes problems before you finish complaining.
• Create-your-own or try tested combinations.
• Consistent quality across every pizza order.

Start with the pepperoni pizza wheels if they're available, a shareable appetizer with that signature crust. Get a pizza with ricotta if you're a fan, one recent visitor called it the best in the state. The charred crust alone is worth ordering, especially for dipping in the house sauce. Try their Moscow mule at the bar if you're staying to eat.

Small and quaint with a bar up front where you can watch the kitchen. It stays casual and welcoming even when it's busy.

The pies are thin with crispy, charred edges that don't feel overdone. House-made red sauce comes on the side for dipping. If you load it with ricotta, you're in for something special. Five different pizzas have all landed as hits with regulars, so whether you customize or go with their call, you won't get a miss.

Guests come back month after month. They love the crispy crust with char, the house-made sauce, and the ricotta toppings. When a DoorDash order went sideways, the staff stepped in and saved a whole class pizza party, turning a crisis into a reason to trust them completely. One regular called it "the best pizza I have had in state of Maine."