Light, fluffy, yet crunchy crust w/ a unique texture. Standout 'square ricotta broccoli rabe' & spicy vodka chicken parm.
This Brooklyn pizza spot, an offshoot of a well-known establishment, offers a distinct pizza experience that diverges from its famous parent. Reviewers note a unique texture profile, with a crust that's both light and fluffy on top, yet firm and crunchy on the bottom. While some find the dough's balance of soft and hard elements to be a point of contention, others praise specific items like the 'square ricotta broccoli rabe' pizza for its deliciousness, and the spicy vodka chicken parm as a standout dish.
This Brooklyn pizzeria, noted as a Lucali offshoot, serves a distinct style of pizza with a focus on its crust texture, described as light and fluffy on top and crunchy on the bottom. While the pizza's texture can be divisive, specific recommendations include the 'square ricotta broccoli rabe' pizza and the spicy vodka chicken parm sandwich. It's positioned as a different experience from the main Lucali location.
"The 'square ricotta broccoli rabe' pizza is highlighted as delicious, and the spicy vodka chicken parm sandwich is also a recommended dish."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising unique pizza textures and specific dishes like the 'square ricotta broccoli rabe' while others find the dough's balance of soft and hard elements less appealing.
Important Note
The pizza texture can be polarizing, with some finding the dough balance off. It's also noted to be a different pizza experience than the highly regarded Lucali.
"Mentions Baby Luc's as part of a potential crawl around Carroll Gardens while waiting for a Lucali reservation."
Positive"This user's husband prefers the spicy vodka chicken parm from Baby Luc's in Carroll Gardens, which is the slice shop associated with Lucali. The user also found their chicken caesar sandwich to be a strong contender."
Positive"This commenter suggested Baby Luc's as a doughier alternative to L&B, with a less crispy bottom."
Positive"RBenz3 clarifies that Baby Luc's pizza is distinct from Lucali's, using different ingredients and having a different taste, countering the expectation that it might just be sliced pizza from the original."
Neutral"WhatDidntDiddyDo offers a more positive take on Baby Luc's, calling its pizza "pretty good" and specifically highlighting their delicious "square ricotta broccoli rabe" option."
Positive"RBenz3 states that Baby Luc's is owned by Lucali but serves a "totally different pizza" that is not considered as good as the original Lucali."
Negative"Baby Luc's, described as a Lucali offshoot with a casual and different style, is mentioned as a pizza alternative within a 20-25 minute walk of Lucali."
Neutral"The author acknowledged Baby Lucs as one of the 'great spots' for pizza in its neighborhood. This affirms its quality and suitability as a candidate for future food crawls."
Positive"The author recommended Baby Lucs as a great pizza spot in the Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens neighborhood. They suggested it as a worthwhile inclusion for future pizza crawls."
Positive"The texture was light and fluffy on top, and hard and crunchy on the bottom. The dough was simultaneously too soft and too hard."
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