Joe's Pizza Ridgewood — Restaurant in New York

Look, I love all kinds of pizza…even the questionable, regret-it-later kind. It’s all about the mood. But this? This tastes like someone found an old can of oil in their grandma’s basement and said, ‘Yeah, let’s use this!’ The dough? Let’s just say I’ve had dollar slices that put this to shame. And for the price? The cheezy decor and overall vibe just make the whole experience even more confusing. It’s like they’re trying really hard to be cool like jersey shore cool (NOT), but the pizza just isn’t in on the plan I highly recommend the diet coke its very...

I popped in for a slice and overheard the owner talking to a customer. He mentioned he makes everything from scratch and the time he puts into everything and I got excited. I took my first bite and it did that thing where it seemingly evaporated in my mouth, next thing I knew the slice was gone! It was so good I figured I'd roll the dice on a sausage and peppers, this man is doing sausage and peppers on garlic bread! He needs to be stopped, but not until I go back for another slice and a meatball hero!...

The food here is consistent and tastes like it’s made with care, even if it’s not the most extraordinary thing you’ll ever try. The atmosphere feels casual and could use a little more warmth, but it works fine whether you’re alone, with friends, or in a larger group. Service isn’t perfect, yet it gets the job done. Overall, it’s the kind of spot you can count on when you just want a satisfying meal without...