John's Pizzeria — Restaurant in New York

DO NOT EAT THIS PIZZA HOT!

I am not one of these "Cold Pizza" advocates. I like my pizza fresh and warm. This old school establishment is the exception. A fresh hot piping pie is probably hovering in a 7-7.5 rating, a room temp slice is def a 8.5. I'm no Bill Nye, but scientifically when this pizza sits and settles it really "matures". I tested this theory on friends and they agree.

The location is awesome. It honestly looks like a film set from the late 70's. Their lack of upkeep actually adds to the charm. This is true authentic NY Pizza. It was one of the original thin crust slices since the early 90's when Pizza Hut became a phenomenon and most other local places switches to a thicker crust. Now a days every place is doing a thin crust in the style that Dave Portnoy likes hoping he might stop in and make them famous.

This is a cash only no frills NY pizza spot that deserves it flowers. Its a mother and daughter alone making all the pies... and they are far from spring chickens! (you still look and move great) This place is a NY relic and places like these wont be around for much longer, so support it while you can. Soon you will be talking to a robot responding via ChatGPT making a pie based on a formula of all...

Cute place. It’s been there since 1976 although my understanding is they were originally a few blocks away from 65-76. Pizza was good. My issue with the place is the daughter’s attitude is gruff and not friendly. When taking my order I’m at the far right of the counter and she walks all the way to the left and grabs a paper and pen. I’m Still on the right because that’s where I began communicating my order. She seems annoyed that I didn’t move over to where she moved. I didn’t appreciate the attitude. Also, there were so many toppings unavailable (No onions, no garlic, no meatballs) & no rolls which was a disappointment. And what I did order I didn’t get. Sausage and peppers and no peppers were on my pie. Lastly, she barked about taking a picture and said I need to ask before taking. All that said, I am giving 4 stars because I respect the history of the place. But the owner/daughter could be nicer. That would have...

This venerable institution, standing tall since 1965 and currently run by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, beckons you into a charming time capsule. With vintage wallpaper and mesmerizing dangling lamps, it's a captivating journey through the ages. But let's talk about what matters most—the pizza.

Their thin slices are an art form, meticulously crafted with undeniable skill. Each bite is a testament to their commitment to excellence. However, I must confess that, in my humble opinion, the pricing leans towards the steeper side. And while the taste is divine, I found myself craving a touch more sauce.

Overall, this is a destination for great pizza, though not one that will become my regular haunt. Yet, as a fervent supporter of local businesses, I will always shower them with my affection. A word of advice: if you're planning a pilgrimage from afar, it's best to give them a quick call ahead, as their operating hours can be a bit...