A Recipe Carried
from the Motor City
The name says it all. 313 is Detroit's area code — the heartbeat of a city where square, thick-crusted, cheese-edged pizza was born.
Brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt grew up in Detroit, where pizza wasn't round, it was rectangular. Where the crust was thick and airy, baked in well-oiled blue steel pans until the cheese caramelized at the edges into a crispy, golden crust. It was the pizza of family Sundays, of celebrations, of cold nights warmed from the inside out.
When they moved to Austin, Texas, they brought that recipe with them — and in 2012, they started serving their beloved hometown pie out of a trailer at the Violet Crown Social Club. Austin had never seen anything quite like it.
Today, Via 313 has grown to multiple brick-and-mortar locations across Austin, but the recipe and the spirit haven't changed one bit. Every pizza is still made by hand, with the same dough, the same cheese blend, and the same love that Brandon and Zane carry from Detroit.
Bringing Detroit to Your Table, One Square Slice at a Time
We exist to share the authentic taste of Detroit-style pizza with Austin and beyond — using traditional techniques, quality ingredients, and genuine passion to create food that brings people together and makes every meal memorable.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do — from sourcing our ingredients to serving your order.
Made with Passion
Every pizza we make starts with the same love and care that Brandon and Zane poured into their very first slice. Passion is our secret ingredient.
Fresh Ingredients
We source locally whenever possible, using fresh produce, quality cheeses, and premium meats — because great pizza starts with great ingredients.
Community First
We're part of Austin's fabric. We support local artists, host neighborhood events, and give back to the community that has given us so much.
Authentic Quality
We never cut corners. Detroit-style pizza demands patience — proper fermentation, the right pans, the right temperatures. We do it the right way, every time.
The Via 313 Story Over the Years
From a humble trailer to multiple Austin locations — here's how we got here.
The Trailer Begins
Brandon and Zane Hunt open their first pizza trailer at the Violet Crown Social Club in Austin. Lines wrap around the block on opening weekend.
Second Trailer Location
Demand grows beyond one trailer. A second Via 313 trailer opens on South Lamar, bringing Detroit-style pizza to a new neighborhood audience.
First Brick-and-Mortar
Via 313 opens its first permanent restaurant on Burnet Road, complete with a full dining room and expanded menu. The community celebrates in true Austin fashion.
Austin's Best Pizza Award
Via 313 is named Austin's Best Pizza by the Austin Chronicle — a recognition that puts Detroit-style firmly on the Austin culinary map.
Adapting Through Challenges
During the pandemic, Via 313 pivots to expanded takeout and delivery services, keeping Austin fed and their team employed throughout the most challenging period in restaurant history.
Multi-Location Expansion
Via 313 grows to six Austin locations, including their flagship on Menchaca Road. Each spot maintains the same handmade quality that started it all.
Still Making it the Right Way
Over a decade in, Via 313 is still hand-crafting every pizza with the same Detroit soul — and showing no signs of slowing down. The best square slices in Texas, period.
The People Behind the Pizza
Passionate, dedicated, and obsessed with making the best Detroit-style pizza this side of the 313.
Brandon Hunt
Detroit native and the visionary behind Via 313. Brandon brought his hometown's beloved square pizza to Austin and never looked back. He oversees operations and keeps the original recipe sacred.
Zane Hunt
Brandon's brother and the culinary genius of the operation. Zane perfected the dough fermentation process and oversees every kitchen across all Via 313 locations.
Maria Reyes
Maria joined Via 313 in 2016 and quickly became the guardian of the dough. Her deep understanding of fermentation and flour ratios ensures consistent perfection at every location.
James Caldwell
James ensures every guest who walks through our doors leaves happy. With 15 years in hospitality, he leads front-of-house operations with warmth, precision, and an infectious love for pizza.
Want to join our team? We're always looking for passionate people.
View Open PositionsAustin Loves Via 313
Don't take our word for it — here's what our community has to say.
I grew up in Detroit and thought nothing in Texas could come close to the pizza I missed. Via 313 proved me completely wrong. It's exactly right — the crispy edge cheese, the airy crust, the sauce on top. This is the real deal.
The team here is incredibly warm and the pizza is out of this world. We've been coming every Friday for two years — it's basically family tradition now.
What makes Via 313 special isn't just the pizza — it's knowing the story behind it. A family recipe, a Detroit legacy, brought to Austin with so much soul.
Experience Detroit-Style Pizza in Austin
Come in, order online, or have it delivered. The perfect square slice is waiting for you.
Austin, TX 78748
Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm
Sun: 12pm–9pm