Nat's Pizza in Doylestown Borough, Pennsylvania, marked its 50th anniversary on April 2, 2026, with a town crier announcement and proclamations from local and state officials. Mayor Noni West, State Representative Tim Brennan, Governor Josh Shapiro, and State Senator Steve Santarsiero each issued proclamations honoring the West State Street pizzeria's milestone.
The restaurant was opened in 1976 by Natale "Nat" Stabile, who was born in Sicily in 1954 and opened his first pizza shop in Brooklyn at age 16. Timothy Wylie, the current owner, was present when Stabile opened the Doylestown location and started working at the restaurant a year later, folding boxes. Wylie rose to store manager before taking ownership in 2014.
"Everything is still the same — recipe-wise. Nothing has changed. We still use the same recipes," Wylie said at the anniversary celebration. The pizzeria uses family recipes passed down from Stabile's mother, fresh natural ingredients, handmade dough, and hearth-baked pizzas, according to Wylie. The interior retains the same square footage and number of booths as when it first opened five decades ago.
Nat's Pizza has also signed a 20-year lease with its landlord. The restaurant's walls now feature photos of customers including singer Pink and former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick. The pizzeria also installed a summer vacation countdown clock for its high school employees.
"We are very lucky to serve Doylestown. Doylestown is a very special place, and it always will be. We're going to be here a long, long time," Wylie said during the event.
A town crier from the Doylestown Historical Society delivered remarks at the celebration. "Nat's is more than a restaurant — it is a gathering place where friendships form, traditions are born, memories are made, and is a backdrop for countless Friday nights, post-game celebrations, birthday parties, and family meals," the town crier said.
The town crier also referenced a local tradition: "Locals fondly recall walking along North Clinton Street to pick up a Friday night pizza, declaring 'It's Nat's or Nuttin' at all!'"
"Through its longevity, consistency, and commitment to community, Nat's Pizza has woven into the fabric of Doylestown, representing the strength, resilience, and character of our local small businesses," the town crier said.
Brennan, who presented one of the four proclamations, spoke at the ceremony. "I personally grew up as a server. I waited tables for about 20 years, so I know that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy throughout the state. It is such a pleasure to be here to honor one of our small businesses that truly does it well," Brennan said.
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