Home of the city's biggest pizza slice - satisfyingly greasy, foot-long, late-night fuel.
Known for its colossal pizza slices, this Italian-American pizzeria has been a go-to for students and late-night cravings since 1981. The jumbo slices are a foot long, satisfyingly greasy, and available until the early morning hours, making them a classic NYC experience.
This Italian-American pizzeria is renowned for its exceptionally large, jumbo pizza slices. Customers consistently highlight the sheer size and satisfying greasiness of these slices, often recommending them as a great value and a go-to for late-night meals. While many consider it a must-try, some opinions suggest it may not be the absolute best in terms of quality compared to other highly-rated pizza spots.
"The standout recommendation is the 'Giant plain slice', praised for its size and value, especially when prepared with oily cheese and topped with oregano and red pepper."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the massive, greasy pizza slices, often citing them as a great value and a classic late-night option, though some question its top-tier quality compared to other famous pizzerias.
Important Note
Some users question if Koronet's pizza ranks among the absolute best in the city, despite its popularity for size and value.
"Mama's Too is for toppings, while Koronet is for a cheese slice; each has its merit."
Neutral"For Koronet, the key is a plain slice heated long enough for the cheese to get oily, with oregano and red pepper as toppings."
Positive"This commenter expressed surprise that anyone would recommend Mama's Too over Koronet."
Positive"Koronet is the move for pizza."
Positive"Koronet Pizza offers huge slices that Columbia kids eat, though the commenter notes it's not as good as Mama's Too."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Koronets on the Upper West Side (UWS) for the largest pizza slices, but was unsure if they offered gluten-free options."
Neutral"Koronet is still in operation, with another location on the UES."
Neutral"Koronet on Broadway (around 111th St) used to offer huge slices that were great for their size and price, although not necessarily the best quality."
Positive"This user mentioned they ended up getting a slice at Koronet Pizza on their way back to the subway and that it was good."
Positive"The commenter would have a slice of Koronet pizza as part of their final day of NYC experiences, alongside fine dining and drinks with a view."
Positive"Koronet Pizza has been a survival food for generations of Columbia students."
Positive"Koronet Pizza was suggested as a relatively inexpensive option located a few blocks from Hunter College on Lexington Avenue."
Neutral"Koronet is suggested as a place worth visiting at least once, specifically for its distinctive 'big pizza slice.'"
Neutral"Koronet is mentioned for its significantly large pizza slices, which inherently provide a large quantity of pizza and therefore a substantial amount of cheese, aligning with the request for cheesy pizza."
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