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LifeFairbanks · April 2, 2026

Fairbanks makes Fieri’s top list

A Fairbanks pizza spot, Hungry Robot, lands on Guy Fieri's top pizzeria list, drawing national attention to the city.

Daily Alaska staff · April 2, 2026 · Fairbanks

Hungry Robot, a pizzeria in Fairbanks, has been named to Guy Fieri's top six pizzerias in America list. The restaurant first drew Fieri's attention in 2021 when it was featured on his show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for its Dilly Dilly Pickle Pizza. Landing on the top pizzeria list marks a step up in national recognition for the business.

The attention is expected to bring more visitors and curiosity to Fairbanks, with customers adding Hungry Robot to their travel and dining lists. After the 2021 feature, the restaurant saw a 40 to 50 percent increase in business within the first month.

Owners are preparing for a similar surge now that the pizzeria has made the new list. Wait times at Hungry Robot are already on the rise, and the restaurant is looking to bring on additional staff to keep up with demand.

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Questions people ask

What Fairbanks pizza place made Guy Fieri's top list?

Hungry Robot landed on Fieri's top six pizzerias in America. It's the place famous for its Dilly Dilly Pickle Pizza.

What happened last time Hungry Robot got Fieri attention?

It appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives in 2021, and business jumped 40 to 50 percent in the first month. The owners are expecting something similar now and are hiring more staff.

Evidence

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Claims and where they come from

  • Hungry Robot was named to Guy Fieri's top six pizzerias in America list. · alaskasnewssource.com
  • Hungry Robot was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives in 2021 for its Dilly Dilly Pickle Pizza. · alaskasnewssource.com
  • Business at Hungry Robot increased 40 to 50 percent within the first month after the 2021 feature. · alaskasnewssource.com

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