DOMINO'S Pizza is the fan favorite chain pizza of Americans all across the country, but over the years, the restaurant has landed in some hot water for discontinuing beloved pizza pies.
The first Domino’s store opened in Ypsilanti, Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor, in 1960.
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Now, 60 years later, the pizza giant operates nearly 20,000 stores worldwide and is a household name across the country.
That doesn’t mean Domino’s has made it through six plus decades without any controversy.
The pizza chain has launched many creative menu items over the years only to discontinue them shortly after, and many customers are still upset.
While it isn’t clear in all cases why a menu item would be discontinued, low sales usually drives product disappearances from restaurants.
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In other cases, menu simplification, supply challenges, or customer complaints can also get an item booted.
The U.S. Sun has compiled a full list of all the best Domino’s items that you’ll likely never see in stores again.
1. CHICKEN TACO PIZZA
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While you can still order a Honolulu Hawaiian, Buffalo Chicken, or even a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza from Domino’s specialty pizza menu, one of the most deeply missed recipes is the Chicken Taco Pizza.
Each pie included grilled chicken, veggies, multiple cheeses, and a flavorful taco seasoning.
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The Chicken Taco Pizza first launched at the same time Domino’s cheeseburger pizza hit menus, and both pizzas aimed to offer a craveworthy attempt at some of American’s favorite non-pizza meals.
Despite the fanfare the pizza experienced when it first launched, it didn’t stick around on menu boards long, and Domino's decided to center its other crafty pizza creations, like the Memphis BBQ Chicken and Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch, over the abandoned Chicken Taco pie.
Some fans still miss the Chicken Taco pizza, however, and look to its flavor as a beloved relic of Domino’s past.
“Sad day,” one Redditor said when the pizza disappeared.
Still, some understood why the chain might have left the Chicken Taco Pizza in the past.
“It's been gone because it's trash,” one shopper wrote on Reddit after hearing about the discontinuation.
2. CALZONE POCKETS
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While most equate Domino’s menus with pizza pies, the chain has also experimented with salads, chicken, pasta and even – wait for it, calzones.
Calzones are beloved Italian baked turnovers, which are typically stuffed with salami, ham, or vegetables — plus a gigantic portion of cheese.
Domino’s version was a “Calzone Pocket,” which included folded pizza dough and an arrangement of pizza toppings wrapped in a layer of thick cheese.
You could also get a side of hot sauce, which kicked up the spice profile of the entree.
Fans still hold onto hope that the Calzone Pockets could return to menus one day, but Domino’s hasn’t made any inclination you’ll be able to try them once again.
“Almost everyone I know used to love eating them,” the petition reads on Change.org. “They were just amazing and it's sad to see that it got discontinued a few years ago.”
“Dominos pls bring back Calzone Pockets on public demand... Please!”
3. Quattro Formaggi Burst Pizza
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If you thought the Calzone Pockets were made with cheese lovers in mind, wait until you hear about the Quattro Formaggi Burst Pizza.
Each pizza’s crust was layered with a blend of four cheeses, gouda, ricotta, mozzarella, and cheddar.
Fans adored biting into the pizza, which also featured a variety of vegetables and a bursting ricotta topping coming out of the pie.
Simply put, one pizza reviewer called it “every cheese lover’s dream in a box.”
“Yes it absolutely is worth it. Worth the calories, worth the money, worth everything,” they continued.
To cheese lovers’ horrors, the Quattro Formaggi Burst Pizza could not stick around long.
Many fans still remember the cheese burst delight though, and they remain hopeful it might make a comeback in the near future.
“If you like cheese, this pizza will be heaven for you. It's amazing,” one guest said.
4. OREO DESSERT PIZZA
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Just because it’s in a pizza pie doesn’t mean it can’t be dessert.
Dominos turned its classic pizzas on their head when it launched the delicious and decadent Oreo Dessert Pizza.
The pie officially launched in 2007 as a limited time item and was available for just $3.99 as an add-on to any meal.
The pizza was composed of a vanilla sauce, plus crushed Oreo cookies before being baked to a warm and gooey perfection.
While there are no plans for this specific dessert pizza to ever come back, some shoppers still miss it dearly.
“I really miss the oreo pizza,” one Redditor shared. “I wish they would bring it back, even for just a little bit cause I saw on a Reddit post that they couldn't keep up with demand. But it was really good.”
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