Despite the fact that it’s probably the first thing you think of when you envision your dream Italian vacation, there’s almost nothing more American than pizza. A 2015 study from the Washington Post found that Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza every day, and the many variations of the dish are known to inspire fierce debates over regional superiority.

Whether you believe the New York slice or a Chicago deep-dish reigns supreme, pizza’s portability and endless customization have made it a ubiquitous staple of big cities and college towns alike.