Midwest pizza places have some great places, but I think the 'average' pizza is very mediocre. I think that's about the same with hamburgers outside the midwest. "Here's your beef cooked on a bun with stuff!"
The Fresh Market (unsure how big the chain is) near us has take and bake pizzas for $8 each. The variety changes based on what the fuck they feel like making that day, but they've got some awesome ones. Thai Chicken, Swiss Fondue, BBQ chicken or pulled pork, Italian style (slices of mozzarella and fresh tomato and basil), and one I've dared not taste. It's the 'macaroni and cheese and bacon' pizza. It's basically a pizza crust with a big glop of mac and cheese with bacon pieces in it. It looks disgusting. I'm sure it's the best drunk food ever.