Iconic NYC slice joint, consistently good pizza, worth the hype (mostly).
Joe's Pizza is a highly regarded establishment for classic New York-style pizza, often praised for its delicious, no-frills slices and efficient service. While many New Yorkers and visitors consider it a quintessential NYC pizza experience, opinions are divided, with some finding it overrated or just average. Despite some criticism regarding sauce sweetness or crust texture, Joe's remains a popular and often recommended spot for a reliable slice.
Joe's Pizza is renowned for its classic New York-style pizza slices. Many customers praise the quality, consistency, and value, often recommending it as a benchmark for NYC pizza. However, some find the pizza to be average, with specific critiques including a sweet sauce and a sometimes-floppy crust. Despite mixed reviews, it remains a popular choice for a quick, reliable slice.
"The classic New York-style slice, particularly the cheese or pepperoni, is frequently recommended. The Spinach & Mozzarella pizza and the Sicilian slice have also received positive mentions."
Customer sentiment is largely positive, with many hailing Joe's Pizza as a quintessential NYC slice. However, a notable portion of customers feel it's overrated or not as good as newer establishments, with some criticism directed at the sauce and crust.
Important Note
Some users have noted that the quality can vary by location, with the Times Square location being specifically called out as disappointing by some.
"This user sarcastically questioned the price of a beef patty, asking "How much could it be Michael? $10.00?""
Neutral"This user believes a beef patty should not cost more than $5 and should come with cheese and coco bread if priced at $5."
Neutral"Responding to a high price, this user questioned if the patties were from a place like Whole Foods."
Neutral"Clarifying a previous comment, this user confirmed they were discussing Jamaican beef patties."
Neutral"This user reported being charged $4.50 for a beef patty at a pizza shop the previous night and felt they were ripped off."
Negative"This user inquired if "beef patty" referred to a burger or something else."
Neutral"This user reported paying $5.50 for a beef patty and about $10 with cheese at a pizza shop, expressing frustration with the economy."
Negative"This user stated that a beef patty costs 300 JMD."
Neutral"This user commented that a beef patty should cost $3."
Neutral"This user stated that a beef patty should cost between $2.50 and $3, and no more."
Neutral"This user commented that a beef patty costs $3."
Neutral"This user suggested that a beef patty at a pizza joint should cost $2-$3, with an extra dollar for cheese."
Neutral"Suggests Joe's as a good alternative to Rubirosa pizza for first-time visitors."
Positive"Slice is mentioned as having really good pizza, associated with Wylie Dufresne."
Positive"This user expressed that they do not understand the hype around Joe's Pizza, considering it a typical slice shop comparable to those found in smaller towns. They suggested influencers unfairly made it famous."
Negative"This commenter stated that Joe's does not offer the type of supreme slice the OP was looking for and might have reacted negatively to the request."
Neutral"The user had a slice of Supreme pizza from Joe's in NYC and found it to be average."
Negative"The original Joe's Pizza is mentioned as an option that is open until 4am."
Positive"This commenter specified the location of a Joe's Pizza as Broadway between 40th and 41st, noting it's quite close."
Neutral"This commenter suggested ordering from Joe and Pat's for delivery, calling it the best pizza available for delivery in Manhattan."
Positive
