In 2019, Pizza Hut brought back its 1974 logo, banking on its nostalgic appeal. I figured that would be the end of it, just a simple marketing tactic soon forgotten. There were no plans announced to bring back the logo in stores, much less redesign the restaurants to look like old Pizza Huts from the chain’s heyday.
But with no fanfare whatsoever, that’s exactly what’s been happening. Pizza Hut has been taking legacy stores and converting them into “Classics.” The formula includes:
The old logo is used in pole signage as well as at the top of the (usually but not always) red-roofed restaurant. The pole sign features the addition of the word “Classic.”
The interior features cozy red booths and old-school Pizza Hut lamps.
Stickers featuring the long-discarded character Pizza Hut Pete are found on the door.
Posters feature classic photos from Pizza Huts of yore.
A plaque displays a quote from Pizza Hut co-founder Dan Carney, explaining the concept as a celebration of the brand’s heritage.
So far, these stores appear to be limited to smaller markets, where these legacy stores have survived, the bones of the old buildings intact.
They have generated incredible curiosity and fascination, and when I post photos of them on my Instagram page, they invariably lead to hundreds of comments and excitement and joy that’s impossible to measure. (Here’s a look at the phenomenon on my friend Heath Racela’s Substack.)
I was even interviewed for a podcast concerning the rise of Pizza Hut Classics. John Lagomarsino of Underunderstoodwas just as fascinated as I was — and just as stymied in his efforts to learn more about them. Pizza Hut won’t talk about these stores or the strategy, and there is no official list featuring them.
John interviewed me for his podcast while also taking a crack at starting a list of Pizza Hut Classics. I’ve been keeping my own, and am now publishing it for the first time. I’ve included photos from the locations I’ve visited.
Well, without further ado, here’s my list of Pizza Hut Classics. Keep checking for updates as I get new information, or stumble upon them in my travels. There are surely more. If you see any I’ve missed, let me know in the comments!
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Note: These are organized in alphabetical state order, and feature the address, phone number, photos if I visited and link to map.
Enjoy!
Last updated: 3/13/24
Pizza Hut Classic
2048 E. Van Buren
Eureka Springs, AR
Phone: 479-253-8258
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
137 Lee St.
Huntsville, AR
Phone: 479-738-2800
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1205 Hwy 62 E.
Mountain Home, AR
Phone: 870-425-6081
Map
Florida
Pizza Hut Classic
4845 S Suncoast Blvd.
hom*osassa Springs, FL
Phone: 352-628-1234
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
48 Hwy 441 No
Clayton, GA
Phone: 706-782-2111
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1352 S. Chestatee
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: 706-864-7592
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
14249 Jones St.
Lavonia, GA
Phone: 706-356-2345
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
200 Franklin Springs Circle
Royston, GA
Phone: 706-245-6686
Map
Illinois
Pizza Hut Classic
118 W Center St.
Eureka, IL 61530
Phone: 309-467-2777
Pizza Hut Classic
1049 S Oakwood Ave.
Geneseo, IL
Phone: 309-944-5373
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
3820 E. State Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 260-483-9531
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
407 SW 1st St.
Paoli, IN
Phone: 812-723-4600
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
407 SW 1st St.
Paoli, IN
Phone: 812-723-4600
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1502 N. Meridian St.
Portland, IN
Phone: 260-726-2420
Pizza Hut Classic
502 N. Detroit St.
Warsaw, IN
Phone: 574-269-2008
Map
Iowa
Pizza Hut Classic
103 Smith St.
Bloomfield, IA
Phone: (641) 664-2113
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
3338 Main St., Keokuk, IA
Phone: 319-524-2555
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
2117 4th St. SW
Mason City, IA
Phone: 641-423-1732
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1002 Jeffreys Dr.
Osceola, IA
Phone: 641-342-6009
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
2812 Willis Ave., Perry, IA
Phone: 515-465-5666
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1475 N. Main St.
Beaver Dam, KY
Phone: 270-274-7959
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
524 Mt Sterling Ave.
Flemingsburg, KY
Phone: 606-849-9521
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
500 Old Hwy 60 E
Hardinsburg, KY
Phone: 270-756-2206
Pizza Hut Classic
1215 N. Dixie Blvd.
Radcliff, KY
Phone: 502-684-0150
Map
Louisiana
Pizza Hut Classic
607 NW Main St.,
Bunkie, LA
Phone: 318-346-2615
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1303 Bridge St.
Charlevoix, MI
Phone: 231-547-5321
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
330 W. Main St.
Fremont, MI
Phone: 231-924-0376
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1600 S. Stephenson Ave.
Iron Mountain, MI
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
3050 Hwy. 31
Traverse City, MI
Phone: 231-947-2022
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
412 Sanilac Rd.
Sandusky, MI
Phone: 810-648-4555
Map
Minnesota
Pizza Hut Classic
509 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW
Bemidji, MN
Phone: 218-751-1601
Map
I stumbled upon this location the day after I visited the Classic in Silver Lake Park. It was not yet open when I took these pics.
Pizza Hut Classic
200 2nd Ave. NE
Cambridge, MN
Phone: 906-774-7752
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1330 S Frontage Rd.
Hastings, MN
Phone: 651-437-5577
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
604 US-12
Litchfield, MN
Phone: 320-693-7225
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
109 1st St.
Park Rapids, MN
Phone: 218-732-0247
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
257 Marschall Rd. S
Shakopee MN 55379
Phone: 952-445-7888
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
8156 Hwy 65 NE
Spring Lake Park, MN
Phone: 763-785-0085
Map
I was tipped off to this location during my July 2022 trip to Minnesota and learned it had just celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Pizza Hut Classic
749 Jefferson St. N.
Wadena, MN
Phone: 218-631-3927
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
25562 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO
Phone: 417-858-3554
Map
Montana
Pizza Hut Classic
401 E Park Ave.
Anaconda, MT
Phone: (406) 563-8433
Map
I was mining for roadside gems in this old Montana copper town, but did not expect to strike upon a Pizza Hut Classic when I visited in February 2022.
Pizza Hut Classic
62 Market St.
Potsdam, NY
Phone: 315-265-2016
Map
This is the only location I know about in New York State. I stopped by on Nov. 8, 2021.
North Carolina
Pizza Hut Classic
12 NC-24
Albemarle, NC
Phone: 704-982-2151
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
150 US-19
Bryson City, NC
Phone: 828-488-9611
Map
I visited this Pizza Hut Classic in May 2021 and had a very friendly conversation with the manager.
Pizza Hut Classic
100 Claire Dr.
Edenton, NC
Phone: 252-482-4406
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
8811 W Marlboro Rd.
Farmville, NC
Phone: 25- 753-2641
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
116 S Bickett Blvd., US-401
Louisburg, NC 27549
Phone: 919-496-6400
MAP
Pizza Hut Classic
204 US-64 #264
Manteo, NC
Phone: 252-473-1945
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
2111 W Roosevelt Blvd.
Monroe, NC
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1118 E Caswell St.
Wadesboro, NC
Phone: 704-694-9472
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
2200 W State St.
Alliance, OH
Phone: 330-823-4433
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
4849 OH-125
Georgetown, OH
Phone: 937-378-6742
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1461 N. High St.,
Hillsboro, OH
Phone: 937-393-5718
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
800 S. Market St.
Loudonville, OH
Phone: 419-994-5511
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
588 W Marion St.
Mt Gilead, OH
Phone: 419-947-5955
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
236 N. Elm St.
Ottawa, OH
Phone: 419-523-6604
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
325 W. State St.
Salem, OH
Phone: 330-332-0008
MAP
Pizza Hut Classic
3401 Elm Rd NE,
Warren, OH
Phone: 330-372-4900
Map
This location has no red roof, though all the other design elements exist.
Oklahoma
Pizza Hut Classic
800 N Main St., Bristow, OK 74010
Phone: 918-367-3353
Pizza Hut Classic
1508 Fir St.
Perry, OK
Phone: 580-336-2237
Pizza Hut Classic
828 US-6
Tunkhannock, PA
Phone: 570-836-6111
Map
This is a photo from my visit in May 2020, when the dining room was closed because of pandemic rules. This is the first Pizza Hut Classic I ever encountered.
South Carolina
Pizza Hut Classic
812 W. Greenwood St.
Abbeville, SC
Phone: 864-459-2685
Pizza Hut Classic
107 State Hwy 71
Bastrop, Texas
Phone: 512-321-2597
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
201 Pena St.
Carrizo Springs, Texas
Phone: 830-876-3553
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
601 N. Neches St.
Coleman, Texas
Phone: 325-625-2179
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
905 US-84
Fairfield, Texas
Phone: 903-389-3000
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
1104 E Main St.
Fredericksburg, Texas
Phone: 830-997-7222
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
312 US Hwy 90A E
Gonzales, Texas
Phone: 830-672-9616
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
637 Hwy 290
Hempstead, Texas
Phone: 979-826-8001
MAP
Pizza Hut Classic
801 19th St.
Hondo, Texas
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
826 W 2nd St.
Mercedes, Texas
Phone: 956-565-6319
Map
Pizza Hut
2103 N. Main St.
Taylor, Texas
Phone: 512-352-5557
Map
Note: Sign outside does not say “Classic,” but location now features 1974 logo, red booths, classic lamps
Virginia
Pizza Hut Classic
150 Oakville Rd.
Appomattox, VA
Phone: 434-352-5096
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
115 S. Main St.
Hillsville, VA
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
589 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock, VA
Phone: (804) 435-3551
Map
I visited this gem Dec. 26, 2020, and it was indeed a belated Christmas gift.
Pizza Hut Classic
100 Jefferson Hwy
Louisa, VA
Phone: 540-967-9560
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
25092 Lankford Hwy.
Onley, VA
Phone: 757-787-3800
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
666 WI-54
Black River Falls, WI
Phone: 715-284-4000
Map
This is the only Pizza Hut Classic location I’ve spotted without having pulled over to explore, but I did manage to get this quick car shot. I was on a tight schedule and needed to get to Chicago, but at least I documented it back in July 2022!
Wyoming
Pizza Hut Classic
736 Yellowstone Ave.
Cody, WY
Phone: 307-527-7819
Map
Pizza Hut Classic
670 E. Main
Lander, WY
Phone: : 307- 332-6224
Map
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