Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Question: Where was the Hawaiian pizza invented?

Answer: The Hawaiian pizza, traditionally featuring canned pineapple and ham, doesn’t come from anywhere near Hawaii. It comes from Ontario and was concocted by Sam Panopoulos of London, Canada, in 1962 in a restaurant serving typical mid-century food without any particular focus. Since its creation, it has become a divisive and fiercely debated entry in the pizza lexicon; some critics consider it the most offensive pizza in the world.