NYC's buzzy pizza spot w/ thin, chewy sourdough crust, but be ready for long waits & whole pies only.
Bryan Kim reviews Ceres Pizza, a NYC spot famous for its thin and chewy slices, and notes that the 'nduja pie with burrata and balsamic is worth the hassle.
Ceres Pizza, founded by two former Eleven Madison Park chefs, has garnered significant attention for its thin, chewy sourdough crust pizzas. While many praise the unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, particularly the mushroom and 'nduja pies, the restaurant has faced criticism for its high prices, strict whole-pie-only policy, and extremely long wait times. This has led to a polarized customer experience, with some finding the pizza worth the hassle and others deeming it overhyped and inaccessible.
Ceres is celebrated for its thin, chewy sourdough crust pizzas, with the mushroom pie and 'nduja pie being particularly recommended. High-quality, imported ingredients are a hallmark, contributing to unique flavor profiles. However, some find the pizza dry or overcooked, and the shift to whole pies only and high prices are common points of contention.
"The mushroom pizza, particularly the one with creme fraiche and onion, is frequently recommended. The 'nduja pizza is also highlighted as a standout, though it is only available as a whole pie and comes at a higher price point."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising the unique and high-quality pizza, especially the mushroom and 'nduja options. However, significant frustration exists regarding long wait times, high prices, and the shift to a whole-pie-only model.
Important Note
Ceres Pizza now exclusively sells whole pies, and securing an order can involve significant wait times due to its popularity and a reservation system. Some customers also find the prices to be high, and opinions on the pizza's quality, particularly the crust's texture and moisture, are divided.
"Commenter mentioned that Ceres, L'Industrie, Prince St, and Lucia are all within a 10-minute walk in SoHo."
Neutral"This user simply mentioned Ceres Pizza as a worthwhile treat."
Positive"Ceres offers a good mushroom pizza, though obtaining it might be a hassle."
Positive"The mushroom pizza at Ceres is recommended."
Positive"Ceres Pizza is suggested, with a note that it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays."
Neutral"The user states that Ceres has cute matches."
Neutral"The user criticizes Ceres pizza for often appearing burnt in photos and finds such food fads tiresome."
Negative"The user regrets waiting in line at Ceres for hours, only to leave due to even longer wait times for a $70 pie that didn't taste significantly different from other pizzas."
Negative"The user found Ceres pizza to be just 'fine' and not mind-blowing enough to warrant the wait or a repeat visit, despite avoiding a long initial queue."
Neutral"The user exclaims about Ceres not being mentioned more often."
Positive"Ceres is mentioned as being near Rubirosa and Scarr's, but with a potential long wait and serving pies only."
Positive"Ceres is listed under 'Worth going out of the way for', but with a caveat about a potential multi-hour wait and only serving whole pies."
Positive"The author gave Ceres a 6.5/10 after trying a cold slice of plain cheese pizza offered by strangers. They felt the flavor didn't appeal to them, though the texture was good, and they finished the slice due to the crispy base."
Negative"This commenter stated that Ceres has the best tomato slice, also mentioning Chrissy's as excellent."
Positive"In response to a mention of Ceres, this commenter questioned if their tomato pie includes pecorino cheese."
Neutral"This user listed Ceres alongside Fini and Una Pizza Napoletana for tomato slices."
Positive"This commenter praised Ceres' tomato pie, suggesting to ask for it without the finishing dressing. They also mentioned F&F as a good Brooklyn option."
Positive"This user preferred Christy's pizza over Ceres, noting they received their pie in hand within 25 minutes and found it to be very good."
Positive"This user felt that while Ceres pizza is good, other places like Joe's or L'Industrie offer great pizza without taking up as much visitor time. They questioned if someone not deep into NYC pizza would appreciate the nuances."
Neutral"This user recommended Christy's pizza in Greenpoint, stating it's worth the hype and has a manageable line of 30-45 minutes on weekends."
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