Pastry-like crust & sweet sauce pizza, a Maryland cult classic now in NYC. Unique, nostalgic, and definitely its own thing.
This Maryland-based pizza chain offers a unique take on pizza with its distinctive pastry-like crust and sweet sauce. While some find it an interesting novelty to try once, others express deep nostalgia and affection for this regional favorite. It's recommended to order a fresh, whole pizza for the best experience, as it's quite different from a traditional New York slice.
The pizza is characterized by a unique pastry-like crust and a sweet sauce, a departure from typical New York slices. While some enjoy it as a novelty or a nostalgic treat, others find it unappealing, with one comment suggesting Sbarro might be preferable. It is noted that the pizza is served in square-cut trays and is best eaten fresh.
"The pizza itself is the focus, described as having a unique pastry-like crust and sweet sauce. It's recommended to try it fresh, potentially as a whole pizza rather than by the slice."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some users expressing strong affection and nostalgia for its unique style, while others find it less appealing and suggest it's an acquired taste or even genuinely bad.
Important Note
The pizza's unique style may not appeal to everyone, and some reviews suggest it's a novelty rather than a staple. It's noted that the pizza is not typically sold by the slice in its home region and is best enjoyed fresh.
"This user advises against eating Ledo Pizza in NYC, noting it's a Maryland-based company with franchises mainly in the DC metro area."
Negative"Ledo Pizza is described as genuinely bad, with the comment suggesting Sbarro might be better."
Negative"Ledo Pizza, a chain popular in Maryland, has a New York location in the West 30s. Their pizza is square with a cracker-like crust, and their pepperoni is thick-cut and cup-shaped."
Neutral"Lists several restaurants, including Ledo Pizza."
Neutral"A commenter clarifies they always carry out from their local Ledo's but emphasizes ordering a fresh whole pizza."
Neutral"The original poster confirms the Midtown location and expresses gladness that this regional favorite seems to be surviving in NYC."
Positive"A user who grew up eating Ledo's in Maryland expresses nostalgic liking for it and was unaware of the NYC location."
Positive"The original poster acknowledges the dine-in roots and felt slightly bad treating it like a typical brisk NYC slice shop."
Neutral"A commenter notes Ledo's isn't sold by the slice in Maryland, comes in square-cut trays, and must be eaten fresh."
Neutral"The original poster agrees Ledo is 'its own thing' based on other discussions and enjoyed it, though the slices were stale on their visit. They want to try a fresh one."
Neutral"A user who grew up with Ledo Pizza describes it as holding a special place, good but a novelty compared to NY slice, more its own thing."
Positive"A commenter enthusiastically states that Ledo's pizza 'slaps' (is very good)."
Positive"A user expresses strong affection for Ledo's Pizza with a heart emoji."
Positive"The user describes this Maryland-based outpost's pizza as having a unique pastry-like crust and sweet sauce, interesting to try once but with an off-putting corporate feel. They recommend sticking to traditional toppings."
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