Mikie's Pizza & Subs in Baltimore: Square Slices and Italian Subs in Canton
Mikie's is a counter-service pizza shop in Canton specializing in square-cut Sicilian-style pies and Italian submarine sandwiches, operating as a neighborhood carryout since the 1980s. It draws regulars for thick, sauce-forward pizza and deli meats sliced to order, and stands apart from Baltimore's newer Neapolitan and New York-style operators by adhering to a simpler, older model.
What Mikie's Actually Is
The shop occupies a small storefront and runs almost entirely on carryout orders, with a few counter seats for eating in. The style is unapologetically utilitarian: fluorescent lighting, a visible counter with a meat slicer, and laminated menus. There is no table service, no reservations, and no craft beer list. It exists to move orders quickly and consistently, a format that has become less common as Baltimore pizza has shifted toward sit-down Neapolitan restaurants and Instagram-ready casual concepts over the past decade.
Pizza Style and Pricing
Mikie's cuts pizza into squares from rectangular pans, a regional style closer to Sicilian and Detroit approaches than to the city's dominant thin-crust tavern pizza. The dough is thicker and breadier than New York style, and the ratio of sauce to cheese skews toward the red. Signature pies include the standard cheese, pepperoni, and combination, with toppings available but not promoted as seasonal or locally sourced. Prices run roughly $15 to $20 for a half-sheet (enough for two to three people), making it competitive with other carryout pizza in the neighborhood. Single slices are available for around $2 to $3 each. Call ahead to confirm current pricing, as menu boards are updated periodically.
Subs and Deli Counter
The Italian sub is the second anchor. Mikie's stocks classic deli meats—capicola, mortadella, salami—sliced fresh to order rather than pre-sliced, a detail that matters for flavor and texture. A full sub runs $10 to $15 depending on meat selection and size. The shop also assembles veggie subs, roast beef, and turkey options. This deli-counter element sets Mikie's apart from most Baltimore pizza shops, which treat sandwiches as secondary.
How It Compares to Other Baltimore Pizza
Brick-oven Neapolitan shops like Dario's in Federal Hill and Hersh's in Fells Point prioritize wood-fired crust and San Marzano tomatoes, with pies priced $14 to $18 and a focus on ingredient provenance. Dimple's in Hampden offers New York-style pizza cut in triangles, thinner and crispier than Mikie's squares, at similar price points. Tony's in Canton (a separate business) leans toward tavern-style, thin and crispy.
Mikie's occupies the middle ground: thicker and saucier than tavern pizza, but less finicky about sourcing than high-end Neapolitan. The deli component—fresh-sliced meats available on both subs and as toppings—is its genuine distinction. If you want the trendy oven or minimalist crust, go elsewhere. If you want reliable, old-school square pizza with a strong sauce presence and a functional Italian sub afterward, this is the right choice.
Who It Suits and Who It Doesn't
Mikie's suits regulars and carryout diners who prioritize consistency and speed over ambiance. It works well for families ordering a half-sheet plus subs for dinner, or for someone grabbing a couple of slices during a Canton walk. It does not suit groups seeking a sit-down experience, wine service, or a destination meal. It is cash-friendly and efficient, not a date-night venue.
What a First Visit Involves
Walk in, order at the counter, and wait 10 to 15 minutes while they assemble and box your pizza or finish your sub. Point to what you want, specify size, and confirm toppings. Payment is at pickup. There is no host, no server, and no upselling.
Hours, Parking, and Logistics
Mikie's operates in Canton, a neighborhood with street parking and several municipal lots nearby. Hours typically run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days, though Sunday and late-night hours can vary. Call ahead to confirm hours for the day, as seasonal adjustments and staffing changes affect posted times.
Mikie's remains relevant in Baltimore not because it is trendy, but because it does one old thing well: square pizza that tastes like sauce and dough, delivered quickly and cheaply from a counter where someone still uses a slicer.
