Crown Heights Pizza — Restaurant in New York

If you’re craving overpriced cardboard with a sprinkle of disappointment, look no further this pizza place has perfected the art of charging luxury prices for middle school cafeteria quality slices, that are $4. Seriously, I’ve had better pizza at gas stations… in the Midwest.

Now, I’ve kept my mouth shut about the sad excuse for a pie out of pure neighborhood respect. Why? Because the garlic knots are actually a culinary blessing golden, garlicky clouds that almost make you forget you’ve been bamboozled into buying a $5 triangle of despair.

BUT this morning, my patience was tested. I was enjoying the public sidewalk (you know, the one paid for by taxes, not pepperoni), when suddenly a bald man with tick tack tattoos who I always hear before I see comes over telling me I can’t sit unless I order first.

Now let’s be real I’ve lived here four years. Never not once have I seen him check a single man about sitting outside empty handed. Not the old guys playing chess, not the broke dudes vaping, nobody. Just me. And then he has the nerve to say, “Well, if you had asked…” Sir, this is not a VIP lounge. This is a sidewalk next to your pizza place.

Anyway come here for garlic knots those are good but if you’re desperate for pizza or sit before ordering be prepared for random rules, double standards, and pizza that tastes like regret. You’ve been warned. ( the staff is amazing it’s literally just...

Updated Jan 2024: I’m docking one star because the pricing on their website is wrong, their real pricing is about $8-$10 higher per pie. They really need to update that. That said, I still think they’re the best casual slice in the neighborhood.

—

Easily the best pizza in all of Crown Heights. No bells and whistles - this is the quintessential NYC pizza joint you’ve been searching for, but amped up several notches because the quality and consistency is just excellent. Have been here multiple times - you can never go wrong with a classic cheese slice or a grandma slice. I recently enjoyed a slice of the Sicilian (pictured) for lunch. The guys that work here are friendly, they’ve got outdoor seating and fast delivery, the price is right — what’s not to love? Do yourself a favor and go get a slice from Crown, you’ll be...

Decide that tonight was the night that I was going to give #crownheightspizza a call. Please allow me to share that I was definitely impressed! The dough is flavorful and perfectly fired. The sauce is light and at the same time nicely seasoned. The tomatoes are very fresh tasting. Looking forward to ordering a siciliano pie next time. I enjoyed eggplant parmigiana and let me say,…magnificent!!! The eggplant has a, ever so slight, hint of heat. It is barely there but saying perfection is definitely not enough. I truly enjoyed how this Italian meal presented a healthier, lighter, version and I will be ordering again. My family absolutely loved the large, half pepperoni, half cheese combination. Shout out to the chef!!!!! Crown Height Pizza is now our go...