Classic coal-fired pizza from a historic West Village institution. Thin crust pies w/ a celebrated sauce, often called the best in NYC.
This historic West Village pizzeria has been serving up classic, thin-crust, coal-fired pizzas since 1929, earning a legendary status among New York City's culinary landscape. Praised for its traditional preparation and flavorful sauce, it's often cited as a must-visit for an authentic pizza experience. While most patrons rave about the quality and atmosphere, a few note minor preferences for different toppings or a perceived decline in consistency over the years. Despite occasional criticisms, the overwhelming sentiment is that this establishment offers some of the best pizza the city has to offer.
The restaurant is renowned for its classic, thin-crust, coal-fired pizzas. The cheese pie and pepperoni pizza are frequently recommended. While most reviews are glowing, a few customers have noted specific dislikes, such as the sauce or the use of kalamata olives instead of black olives. There's also a recurring point that the restaurant only serves whole pies, not slices.
"The cheese pie is frequently highlighted as a must-try, along with the pepperoni pizza. Meatballs are also recommended, and some users suggest ordering with sausage."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the pizza, with many considering it the best in New York City. Some minor criticisms mention the sauce or toppings like olives, and a few feel it's overrated or has declined in quality, but the general consensus is highly positive.
Important Note
The restaurant only serves whole pies, not slices. Some reviewers mention Kalamata olives as a topping, which might not appeal to everyone. A few customers feel the quality is not consistent or has declined over time.
"The user considered Johns of Bleeker their favorite pizza place."
Positive"This user recommends John's of Bleecker, calling it the best pie in the city and suggesting the Sasso."
Positive"This user plans to check out John's of Bleecker, noting it had a long line."
Neutral"This user found Scarr's solid but not comparable to John's of Bleecker, which they highly recommend."
Positive"The commenter found the line shorter at John's of Bleecker during lunch and felt the pizza was very good, especially for someone who doesn't have easy access to great pizza."
Positive"A user shared a tip to order a pie to go from John's of Bleecker to avoid the line and eat at a nearby park, stating the pizza is amazing."
Positive"This user recommends John's of Bleecker Street for meatball pizza."
Positive"The user inquired if the wait time at John's of Bleecker is shorter for lunch."
Neutral"The commenter noted that John's of Bleecker is okay, but not worth the wait if there's a long line. They also suggested checking Eater for pizza rankings."
Neutral"The reviewer reiterates that while John's of Bleecker's coal oven provides good flavor and charriness, the pizza's crispiness is not as consistent as other places, with more soft bits."
Neutral"Based on the preference for charriness and crisp, John's of Bleecker, which uses a coal oven, is mentioned as a good option."
Positive"The Sasso pie at John's of Bleecker in the West Village is enjoyed for its coal-fired charriness and flavorful cheese, which pairs well with black pepper. However, the crispiness is noted as less consistent compared to other places."
Positive"This pizza place is a sit-down option, but the reviewer advises allowing an extra half hour to an hour for Saturday crowds, though service is fast once seated."
Positive"The reviewer suggests John's of Bleecker if the weather is not rainy."
Neutral"John's on Bleecker Street is recommended as a coal oven pizza place with a lot of character, suitable for a classic experience."
Positive"John's in the West Village is recommended for a whole pie, noted as a New York institution."
Positive"The Picante Pie at John's of Bleecker is recommended. This dish is suggested as a good entree option."
Positive"John's of Bleecker Street is the only pizza place on the user's list that requires ordering a whole pie, as noted in a discussion about sampling food."
Neutral"John's of Bleecker Street is recommended alongside L'Industrie and Mama's Too, as they are conveniently located together for a pizza comparison experience."
Positive"Recommends adding Johns of Bleecker."
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