The Retrologist's Guide to Pizza Hut Classics

Plan your visit with this comprehensive list of locations

Oct 05, 2022

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 Underunderstood was 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!

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Last updated: 3/13/24

Arkansas

The Retrologist's Guide to Pizza Hut Classics

Plan your visit with this comprehensive list of locations

NEW! I’ve written a book, The Great American Retro Road Trip, that features Pizza Hut Classics and much more! It’s available for preorder now! If this list is helpful to you, I think you’ll love the book! Order here.

Arkansas

Pizza Hut Classic

2048 E. Van Buren

Eureka Springs, AR

Phone: 479-253-8258

Pizza Hut Classic

137 Lee St.

Huntsville, AR

Phone: 479-738-2800

Pizza Hut Classic

1205 Hwy 62 E.

Mountain Home, AR

Phone: 870-425-6081

Florida

Pizza Hut Classic

4845 S Suncoast Blvd.

Homosassa Springs, FL

Phone: 352-628-1234

Georgia

Pizza Hut Classic

48 Hwy 441 No

Clayton, GA

Phone: 706-782-2111

Pizza Hut Classic

1352 S. Chestatee

Dahlonega, GA

Phone: 706-864-7592

Pizza Hut Classic

14249 Jones St.

Lavonia, GA

Phone: 706-356-2345

Pizza Hut Classic

200 Franklin Springs Circle

Royston, GA

Phone: 706-245-6686

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

Indiana

Pizza Hut Classic

3820 E. State Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN

Phone: 260-483-9531

Pizza Hut Classic

407 SW 1st St.

Paoli, IN

Phone: 812-723-4600

Pizza Hut Classic

407 SW 1st St.

Paoli, IN

Phone: 812-723-4600

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

Iowa

Pizza Hut Classic

103 Smith St.

Bloomfield, IA

Phone: (641) 664-2113

Pizza Hut Classic

3338 Main St., Keokuk, IA

Phone: 319-524-2555

Pizza Hut Classic

2117 4th St. SW

Mason City, IA

Phone: 641-423-1732