Perfect NYC slice w/ excellent sauce & cheese. Unhyped neighborhood gem.
This beloved pizza joint on the Upper East Side is a go-to for locals seeking a perfect slice. It's praised for its excellent sauce and cheese, offering a taste of classic New York pizza that stands out from the usual tourist traps. While not always a destination pie, it's a reliable and delicious option for a quick bite or a comforting meal.
This spot is highly regarded for its classic New York-style pizza, with many praising the excellent sauce and cheese. The Sicilian slice is also noted as a solid option. While generally well-loved, some find it a good quick bite rather than a "destination pie."
"The classic New York-style pizza is highly recommended, particularly for its sauce and cheese. The Sicilian slice is also mentioned as a solid choice."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending it for its classic New York pizza, particularly highlighting the quality of the sauce and cheese.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while good, it might not be considered a 'destination pie' and is better suited for a quick, satisfying bite.
"Mimi's is mentioned as a decent option for pizza. This is in comparison to other pizza recommendations like Village Square and Lucia."
Neutral"Mimi's Pizza on 3rd Ave and 86th street is suggested as the best option for a New York slice near the Met. It is also described as decent."
Positive"This commenter expresses surprise at the idea of having recently eaten pizza too often to consider Mimi's Pizza, given the context of fasting."
Neutral"The original poster acknowledges the recommendation for Mimi's Pizza but has recently eaten pizza and is hesitant to have it again."
Neutral"Mimi's Pizza is recommended for its solid Sicilian slice and is located at 3rd and 86th."
Positive"This commenter stated Mimi's on the Upper East Side would likely be their choice for a final meal."
Positive"The author found Mimi's Pizza to be an enjoyable experience and good for a quick bite, but not 'life-changing' or a 'destination pie'."
Neutral"Possibly the best slice on the UES with excellent sauce and cheese. While the crust isn't as impressive as Joe's or Patsy's, it's still above average."
Positive"Mentions that Mimi's is a 13-minute walk from the Guggenheim, implying it's a viable option."
Neutral"Suggests Mimis as a good pizza option."
Positive"Recommends Mimi's pizza as an option near the Guggenheim."
Positive"A former resident shouted out Mimi ’s on Broadway & 88th as one of their great local slice places from the past."
Positive"A commenter praised Mimi's as an 'awesome exception' to the often 'trashy tourist traps' found on busy streets like 86th."
Positive"A commenter declared Mimi's on the Upper East Side as 'perfection'."
Positive"On Upper East, I’m partial to Mimi’s."
Positive"This user lists Mimi's on the UES as one of their favorite pizza places that isn't often mentioned."
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