Brandon Hunt
Co-Founder & CEO
Detroit native and the visionary who turned a love for square pizza into a Texas institution. Brandon handles the big picture — and still approves every new recipe personally.
Where It All Began
Detroit Born.
Detroit Born.
Houston Raised.
Via 313 was born from a deep love for Detroit — a city defined by resilience, creativity, and unforgettable food culture. When our founders Brandon and Zane Hunt packed up and headed to Texas, they brought the most important thing with them: the recipe for the perfect Detroit-style pizza.
Detroit-style pizza isn't just a shape — it's a philosophy. Thick, airy dough. Crispy, caramelized cheese edges. Chunky sauce on top. It's pizza done the right way, the hard way, the way it's always been done in the 313.
We started small — a humble trailer in Austin — and word spread fast. The people of Texas had never tasted anything quite like it. By the time we planted roots in Houston, we weren't just serving pizza. We were sharing a piece of home, a piece of Detroit, with every single square slice.
Today, Via 313 stands as a beacon of bold flavor and honest craft in the heart of Houston, Texas. We haven't changed the recipe. We never will. Because some things are worth protecting.
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2013
Est. in Detroit
What We Stand For
Our Mission & Values
Every decision we make, every pizza we bake, every experience we create — it all comes back to these core commitments.
"To honor Detroit's rich pizza legacy by crafting every square slice with uncompromising quality, bringing people together over food that's bold, honest, and made with real pride — right here in Houston, Texas."
Uncompromising Quality
We use premium ingredients and traditional techniques. No shortcuts. No substitutes. Every pizza reflects our commitment to getting it right.
Community First
We're not just a restaurant. We're a gathering place. We celebrate Houston while honoring our Detroit roots, building bonds with every meal.
Fresh & Honest
Real dough. Real sauce. Real cheese. We believe in transparent ingredients and authentic preparation — always fresh, never frozen.
Bold Experience
From the moment you walk in to the last bite, we deliver an experience as bold as our flavors — energetic, welcoming, and unforgettable.
Our Journey
How We Got Here
From a Detroit dream to a Houston institution — here's the story of Via 313, one milestone at a time.
2011
The Detroit Dream
Brothers Brandon and Zane Hunt grow up eating Detroit-style pizza in their hometown. The love for square slices, crispy edges, and thick crust becomes a lifelong obsession.
2012
From Michigan to Texas
The Hunt brothers relocate to Austin, Texas. Craving the pizza of home and finding none, they decide to do something about it — and build their first trailer kitchen.
2013
Via 313 Opens Its Doors
The first Via 313 trailer opens in Austin to immediate buzz. Austinites experience Detroit-style pizza for the first time — and the response is electric. Lines form daily.
2015
Austin Expansion
Demand grows beyond what one trailer can handle. Via 313 expands to multiple Austin locations, earning rave reviews, local awards, and a fiercely loyal following.
2018
National Recognition
Food publications and national media take notice. Via 313 is featured in major culinary outlets, cementing its reputation as one of America's best Detroit-style pizza destinations.
2022
Houston, We've Arrived
Via 313 brings its bold Detroit flavor to Houston, TX. Opening at 10201 Katy Fwy, the Houston location quickly becomes a community favorite in one of America's most food-loving cities.
Today
Still Baking Bold
Via 313 Houston continues to serve the crispiest, most flavorful Detroit-style pizza in Texas. The recipe hasn't changed. The passion hasn't either. And we're just getting started.
The People
Meet the Team
The passionate people behind every perfect pizza — from our founders to the crew that makes it happen every single day.
Zane Hunt
Co-Founder & Head of Ops
The operational backbone of Via 313. Zane ensures every location runs with precision, passion, and the relentless standard for quality he's maintained since day one.
Maria Reyes
Executive Chef — Houston
A Houston culinary veteran with 15 years of kitchen experience, Maria leads our Houston kitchen with fierce dedication to the craft and a deep respect for the Detroit tradition.
James Carter
General Manager — Houston
James is the face of Via 313 Houston, creating a welcoming environment where every guest feels like family. His hospitality philosophy is simple: treat every table like it's your own.
Want to be part of the Via 313 family? We're always looking for passionate people.
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The Legend is One Order Away
You know the story. Now taste the pizza that started it all. Detroit-style, Houston-made, served fresh — every single day.