Milling own grains for thin-crust perfection. Classic & spicy pies w/ hot honey.
Scarr's Pizza on the Lower East Side is renowned for its quality slices, with owner Scarr Pimentel meticulously milling grains for his exceptional thin-crust pizzas.
This Lower East Side pizza joint is a must-visit for its commitment to quality, grinding its own grains for a perfect thin crust. From the classic cheese and Grandma slices to the spicy 'Hotboi' with jalapenos and hot honey, there's a pizza for every palate. Be prepared for lines, but know that the experience and the pizza are well worth the wait.
Scarr's Pizza is celebrated for its commitment to quality ingredients, particularly its house-milled flour, which contributes to an excellent thin crust. Popular options include the classic cheese slice, Grandma slices, and the 'Hotboi' which features jalapenos, pepperoni, and hot honey. While many rave about the pizza, some recent reviews mention a decline in quality and inconsistency.
"The 'Hotboi' pizza, featuring jalapenos, pepperoni, and hot honey, is frequently mentioned as a standout. Classic cheese and Grandma slices are also popular choices."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards the pizza, with many praising its quality and unique ingredients. However, some recent feedback suggests a decline in quality and service consistency.
Important Note
Some users report a decline in quality and consistency, with mentions of slow service and less-than-ideal pizza preparation in recent times. There's also debate about whether it's a true sit-down restaurant.
"The author visited Scarr's, a pizza spot known for weekend lines, during off-peak hours while between jobs."
Neutral"The author mentions that getting a cheese slice at Scarr's was very quick. They compare it favorably to L'Industrie from the previous year."
Positive"Suggests that Scarrs, like L'Industrie, can be visited at slightly off-peak hours to avoid long waits, and the line often moves quickly."
Neutral"Expresses a negative opinion on Scarrs, stating it is one of the few places they would not recommend."
Negative"Lists Scarrs as a recommended pizza place in the East Village/Lower East Side area."
Positive"Enthusiastically agrees that Scarrs Pizza is a top recommendation."
Positive"Recommends Scarrs in the Lower East Side."
Positive"Scarr's is recommended for grabbing pizza slices."
Positive"The user found the pizza from Scarr's to be mediocre, rating it a 6 out of 10 during a recent visit."
Negative"The user found the Hot Boi slice to be good but a bit too spicy, limiting their consumption to a single slice."
Negative"This user points out that Scarr's Pizza uses beef pepperoni and chicken sausage, linking to their menu."
Neutral"In response to a comment calling Scarr's 'mid as hell', this user states that Scarr's is 'barely mid' and 'so inconsistent'."
Negative"This commenter states that Scarr's Pizza would be superior to Joe's Pizza, provided they made their Margherita slices consistently, which they feel happens only 'once per 6 months'."
Neutral"This user finds Scarr's Pizza to be 'mid as hell'."
Negative"This user argues that NYC's pizza scene is better than ever, listing several high-quality pizza places including Scarr's. They also note an increase in natural casing pepperoni and pepperoni that forms cups."
Positive"The commenter recommends Scarrs pizza."
Positive"The user mentioned Scarr's Pizza as their first stop on a pizza crawl."
Neutral"The commenter noted that while the author usually goes to Joe's, Scarr's pizza can be better, having a strong sauce flavor. They found it inconsistent, being great one visit and nothing special another."
Neutral"The commenter expressed sympathy for the author's only pizza experience being Scarr's, suggesting their world would have been blown away by a truly decent spot."
Negative"The author had a cheese slice and pepperoni Sicilian late after drinks, finding it to be some of the best pizza they've ever had. They mentioned it was better than their usual go-to and would definitely get it again."
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