Peace A Pizza050

Actual peace may be difficult to find at Peace A Pizza, but what this local chain - the winner of our 2009 Parents' Picks Award for Best Pizza in Philadelphia - lacks in ambiance it more than makes up for in its gourmet pizza by the slice. Even the pickiest eater should find something tempting in a menu that ranges from basic cheese and pepperoni to baked ziti and bacon cheeseburger. Parents can order pizza by the slice or as a whole pie. The restaurant also offers a variety of premium salads.

Although it caters to a college crowd, Peace A Pizza manages to be family-friendly with low tables and chairs for smaller legs as well as highchairs. Placemats, crayons and balloons are available at the register, and for $4.99 the restaurant will give kids dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni to make their own pizza. Seating can be difficult for larger families during peak hours, however, and free parking is limited.

While it doesn't offer dessert itself, the restaurant shares real estate with Hope's Cookies, which offers a selection of homemade cookies that include Oatmeal Raisin, White Russian and M&M Delight. If that wasn't enough to tempt the taste buds, the bakery also serves locally-made ice cream and water ice.

If your child loves pizza, you can now throw a Make Your Own Pizza birthday party. Packages include pizza ingredients, cookies, a favor, and more.