Escape From New York Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Northwest District

Escape From New York Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Northwest District

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622 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

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622 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 Get directions

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622 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 Get directions

+1 503 227 5423
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Where Magna Kusina Chef Carlo Lamagna Dines in Portland, Oregon - Eater Portland

"I rock Baby Doll Pizza a lot and I love the slices at Escape from New York. They’re great. Having gone to school in New York, I want to get a slice done right." - Thom Hilton

https://pdx.eater.com/2024/11/13/24295929/magna-kusina-carlo-lamagna-favorite-portland-oregon-restaurants
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The Best Pizza by the Slice in Portland and the Surrounding Suburbs | Eater Portland

"Escape from New York has been slinging slices for longer than many Portlanders have been alive. In an ever-changing city, EFNY’s reliable, foldable New York-style pizza is as familiar and steady as ever. The cheese vs. sauce needle here is tipped heavily towards the mozzarella end of the scale, making an Escape From New York a sound end-of-night counter-balance to that last drink you had at the bar. Unlike newer spots that strain to achieve the patina of an old-school pizza parlor, EFNY is the real deal, complete with service that is more New York-brusque than Portland-passive. Eat inside along a narrow counter or two small outdoor tables." - Nathan Williams

https://pdx.eater.com/maps/pizza-slices-portland
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Another Tenderloin Dive, High Dive, Has Closed - Eater SF

"The local chain will close two of its five locations this weekend: 2109 Polk Street and 3242 22nd Street. Founder Paul Geffner wrote a statement saying that “a changing restaurant environment” was behind the closures, and reiterating that its three remaining restaurants would continue to operate." - Ellen Fort

https://sf.eater.com/2019/4/16/18410824/high-dive-cocktails-closed-tenderloin-escape-pizza-san-francisco
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BINITA RAMI

Google
I wanted to give this place a three-star rating mainly because of its unique atmosphere. It felt different in a charming way, and I wouldn't say it was bad at all. It was a delightful experience to enjoy pizza at a spot that’s been around for about 40 years, especially since they were pioneers of New York-style pizza by the slice in Poland. The ambiance was lovely, but I did feel a bit uneasy outside, as I noticed some homeless individuals nearby. I understand that it’s not entirely the restaurant's fault, but being in a downtown area can make things seem a bit intimidating at night. However, I believe visiting during the morning or afternoon might be a more comfortable option. Overall, the pizza was really good, and I appreciate the history and character of the place.

Tammy Schur

Google
This pizza always hits the spot. It's sold by the slice, and you choose what sings to your heart when you see it. Grab a seat in the window or a bar stool. The slices are generous and perfectly crunchy on the bottom, no slump. Tasty sauce and toppings. Great for a quick bite.

Santiago Vecchi

Google
Great pizza, best service ever. If Audrey serves you, tell her to take off the mask. Her smile is going to make your day better. I’ll be back.

Marecon Ureta

Google
As a foreign tourist and first time in Portland, I was surprised by how larger their pizza’s are! The food was so delicious and one can easily be full with one slice!

Noah Gonzalez

Google
The best pizza in Portland bar none. If you're from the east coast this is the one and only spot that does it right. Pies are also reasonably priced. The owner is a quintessential New Yorker and you can tell he really loves what he does. Can't find anything to complain about. The place 100% has captured the authentic New York experience. Literally felt like I was transported to Little Italy. Will definitely be back.

Chul Lee

Google
Hands down one of the best pizzas I've had in Portland! The combination pizza at this place was amazing So much flavor! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and you can taste the difference. Plus, knowing the dough is made fresh every morning adds that extra touch. We had the pizza to go, but definitely trying to dine in next time! The customer service is great as well. If you're craving authentic New York-style pizza in town, this is the spot to hit. Highly recommend!

A'ledyn Skywalker

Google
Delicious new york style pizza. Fun vibes. Good price. Will be back one day

Seungsoo Lim

Google
When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a great team member. The atmosphere has a friendly, welcoming vibe. On top of all that, this is the best pizza in Portland. Highly recommend, I bring all my out of town guests here. Thanks guys!
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Bo S.

Yelp
I feel like when people say a place has character, this is exactly what they are talking about. Its a small joint, with a cramped walkway and walls absolutely plastered with history. There is bar style seating against the wall, a booth, and a couple of tables. I didnt see outdoor seating, but it did rain today so it may just not have been put out. The staff here are casual and friendly, and regulars pop by for conversation and a slice with a frequency that surprised me. Has a real homey, down to earth, neighborhood feel to it. Definitely not glamorous by any means, but rather salt of the earth. My favorite thing about this place was that they sell pizza by the slice, and the slices are gargantuan. I can put away pizza like nobody's business, and I got two slices and felt that my eyes had been bigger than my stomach. The quality of the pizza was ok. Much like the establishment itself it was nothing fancy, but it was filling and better than other pizza I've tried in the past. I also felt that the pricing was reasonable. Overall, I would come back just for the atmosphere and the friendly banter.
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R C.

Yelp
Escape, more like thrown out of NY. I've lived in NYC since the 90s and just moved out to pdx a few months ago. Weirdest vibe in this place. It's like if you're not obviously local, the old guy wants you to know that he doesn't like you and doesn't want your business. The girl working there was the only saving grace for this place. Walked in on a Saturday around 3pm. Nobody in line, I walk up to the register and I start speaking to the guy behind, "how you doin", the guy just stares at me. Okay no problem. I notice there isn't a card reader, I ask if he takes card. He just continues staring at me without saying a word, So weird. Finally the girl standing behind him and heating slices pokes her head out, yes ! Great. I order 2 slices and she starts heating them up for me. I'm standing in front of the register and the guy just keeps staring at me, makes no move to ring me up. Then he starts a conversation with a guy who's leaving, after 30 seconds of them talking about their lives, I'm just staring at his face in front of the register with my wallet out like ....... You gonna ring me up ? Then the guy starts an order and ringing up 2 ladies who walk in. Wtf is going on. Instead of just standing there like an idiot staring at him, I just walk away until my slices are ready. When they come out, he finally rings me up and proceeds to throw a card reader down on the counter a few cm behind me food so I have to almost reach my phone on top of the slice to tap. Nothing in itself is a big red flag. Everything together is just oddly unfriendly. Food - 4 out of 10. Slices were barely hot, cheese wasn't the best, not gooey or chewy, bread on the bottom was too thick, doughy and not fullycooked, Atmosphere - felt like a ny dollar slice place Service. Hit or miss I guess.
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Alex W.

Yelp
Atmosphere: Take-out pizza place Food: Eh, definitely not New York pizza (just in style). Honestly wasn't very good. Huge slices though. Price: Girlfriend bought so not sure Service: Can't say Parking: Street parking. Can be difficult but you can find a spot somewhere
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Shaeli Z.

Yelp
It's a small little place located on the streets of nw 23rd. We took a little walk and wanted to try this place, looked busy. Pizza was good, there weren't exactly a ton of pizza places and it's a good size for the price you pay for the slice
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Curtis L.

Yelp
This evening 21 Oct 2024, I came in to purchase two pizzas to take home. I think Escape from NY Pizza is great and have we had great experiences with this small pizzeria....until tonight. The you lady working cash register for some reason thought I cut to the front of the line and told me to get to the end. My daughter was with me and covered that we were together and we were the next to order. The young lady went on stating something about Deadpool and needing a cigarette and took a very rotten attitude toward me. While making my order, i didn't know the names of their pizza so stated Canadian bacon and pineapple (Hawaiian) for one and when I asked for the name of their veggie pizza and the young lady sneered sarcastically stating 'The Veggie'. I stayed friendly and made my purchase. Fifteen minutes later when I came back to pick up the pizzas, we were a little early so we waited a few minutes. The young lady was serving pizza to other customers and I watched as she licked her fingers before grabbing a slice of pizza to put into their warmer. Pizza is tasty and the pizza makers are friendly, but the young lady was rude and her behavior does not help in the rating of great service. We tipped accordingly.
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Jina M.

Yelp
Really interesting decor and friendly people! A definite "Portland" place. Sounds like they've been here for 35 years. We got the Sicilian and the Canadian bacon with olives. Sicilian: 4/5 loved the tangy tomato sauce. Wish it had been heated up a little longer to let the cheese melt a little more. Very messy to eat but tasty. A little soggy but it works. Canadian bacon: 3/5 Crust got soggy under the sauce and cheese sadly. Overall, kinda old school pizza place that is a little soggy. Had charm and interesting decor though.
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Kim D.

Yelp
Small spot to grab a slice. The dough and sauce were pretty good. And there are plenty of options to choose from. Recommend stopping by for a bite!
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Chul L.

Yelp
Hands down one of the best pizzas I've had in Portland! The combination pizza at this place was amazing So much flavor! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and you can taste the difference. Plus, knowing the dough is made fresh every morning adds that extra touch. We had the pizza to go, but definitely trying to dine in next time! The customer service is great as well. If you're craving authentic New York-style pizza in town, this is the spot to hit. Highly recommend!
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Devyn Z.

Yelp
OH BABY, BABY, BABY. If you like being insulted for absolutely no reason and eat pizza that makes little caesars look gourmet, this is the place for you. Food: 0/10 the sauce on the pizza, tasted like it came straight out of a jar, the cheese was not fully melted on the pizza. Oh, and let us not forget that I didn't see anyone wash their hands one time, but the guy that was reheating our slices used his bare hands to grab it, which we ripped off the part where we saw him grab and set it to the side. Service: 0/10 oh you thought the food review was bad? hold my *baby* sized soda cup. So my friend and I order our pizzas and as they were heating, we go up to the cash register, but beforehand we order two sodas. Now, the only thing that is in front of us are three different sized cups. They don't have labels on them. They are just cups so we ordered, verbatim, two of the *baby* cups of soda. You would've thought us calling this cup size a *baby* made this man's head explode. He made a snide comments under his breath that he thought we did not hear that he does not sell *baby* cups. Like? I'm sorry, are you really getting upset because of what we called the smallest cup you have a *baby* size? oh, it gets better. We finish we pay we get our pizzas and we're eating right next to where the person that's making the pizzas when our cashier who made the comment about the cups walks over to the guy making pizzas and very loudly goes. "I cannot stand these silly little girls. I sell, SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE sodas." in a valley girl accent. They both continue to talk badly about us while we're right in front of them, so I'm just staring at them at this point and when they finally make eye contact I go "oh no, don't stop trash talking on my account, but say it to my face this time" Both of them looked down and walked away. So do me a solid, Yelp review reader, and make sure to order a *baby* sized soda for me if you dare to spend your money at this horrible establishment :)
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Low And Slow Bullies Of Tacoma M.

Yelp
The name of the place is escape from New York and that's one thing I did, but I was real happy to find a pizzeria in Portland, Oregon that represent the true taste of original authentic pizza for portlnd,oregon. I just want to say I read this place 5 Stars . They give great service and they make you feel at home. The owner is very nice and friendly says I have great energy but I think he's great. Thank you for great service and for the pizza and for always bringing me back to where I'm from New York City.. yours truly Marino
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Grace M.

Yelp
Solid spot for quick, cheap pizza. The guys behind the counter are always joking around in a good mood, happy to be there. The inside is charming and old school. I would never claim that it's the best pizza by any means but with service, and ambiance it's a 5 star experience when you're in the mood for it.
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Lulu W.

Yelp
I love a place that you buy pizza by the slice... It's a small venue and limited sitting but they have two tables outside and thankfully the weather was nice... The one thing I noticed that was off putting and the reason I deducted stars.. was the guy taking orders and heating the pizza was grabbing the slices with his bare hands..
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Ant P.

Yelp
I love stopping by this place. The workers are always friendly and the pizza can be described as fulfilling. So differences from this place and straight from New York, it's not a crispy dry crust underneath, you've got something a little more juicy, saucy, and quite honestly more preferred. They sadly don't have any deals here so expect to pay $5 a slice. There's plenty of seats inside and a bunch of hung up decor/personal artwork to look at.
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Nicole P.

Yelp
Born and Raised in NYC proper 37 yrs and this is the ONLY Pizza IN Portland. I won't eat anything else given a choice even driving 35 mins to pick it up.
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James T.

Yelp
I have been eating Phil & Lauren Geffner's pies since I got to PDX in 1992. And they taste just as great today as they did back then. Personnel & prices may have fluctuated over the years - Lauren passed-on in 2020 (may she rest in peace) & a slice of Cheese that was $1 is now about five bucks. However, what hasn't changed? the formula, flavour, friendliness, & of course, Phil. Rock On, Phil - Rock On! (All photos were absconded from EFNY's website: https://efnypizza.net/ .
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Alyssa J.

Yelp
Order from the counter and you too might be treated to the surly attitude of the pizza slanger, but I would expect nothing less from a place with New York in their name. The slices are hot, fast, and delicious so it's whatever to the counter dude. Can't go wrong with whatever special they have cooking.

Jim J.

Yelp
We have been wanting to try this place for so long. Super disappointed. This pizza is so bad...especially for $30. Costco puts it to shame, and that's saying something. Undercooked, dry crust, stale tasting sauce. We ate one piece and had to toss it. The vibes are also super wack inside the restaurant. Glad we know that we won't ever come back.
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Phil J.

Yelp
Great pizza you can't go wrong. This spot is part of the cultural backbone of portland and specifically northwest 23rd. I have been coming here for 20 years always hits the spot.
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Allison M.

Yelp
This place blows all the other pizza spots nearby out of the water. Going off taste alone. This is your classic pizza. Never dry, never burnt. They must make the sauce in house because it's hella good. The perfect amount of cheese. I highly recommend you stop by. I see a bunch of negative reviews about the service. I didn't experience it much. Went in ordered and left with two slices.
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Steven E.

Yelp
A Portland institution and there is a reason why: this is the real stuff; New York style. They keep it simple here. No boutique pie is available. Toppings are not the show. The cheese is the right combination of stringy salty cheesy oil and the sauce has a good cooked tomato flavor - this isn't tomato paste sweetness. The crust isn't too chewy, has a good tooth, is the right thickness. Hasn't lost their step: simple perfection
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Dat T.

Yelp
Small, unassuming shop, but busy even late at night! You can see them making the pizzas right in front of you, and they're cooked in a large fire oven to order. Not a lot of options - cheese, pepperoni, mushroom/onion, olive, mushroom/green pepper/onion. Each pizza is pretty large and the slices are generous. Service was relatively fast, and I was able to order my slice and be out the door in about 15 minutes. There is seating within the restaurant along the wall and a few small tables. Got 2 slices - cheese and mushroom/onion. Cheese was 4.75, mushroom/onion was 5.25 which I thought was a decent price for the size of the slices we got. Honestly wasn't expecting much, but I was decently surprised - that crust was thin, perfectly crispy, and doesn't flop. Generous amount of cheese on both slices that really stretched. The tomato sauce was okay; I could taste that it was seasoned well but the star was definitely the crust. In all the pizzas I've ever had, I wouldn't say it was one of the best, but I will say that the crust on these slices were one of the best I've seen for NY style pizzas. Would definitely return for a late night pizza craving!
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Mason Finn K.

Yelp
Stellar slices! My favorite pizza spot in Portland. The food is great and it feels plenty authentic. The service has always been great for me. They're efficient and direct but that's just so you can get your slice as fast as possible. The ambiance is perfect! Like the chill diner vibe and the location on 23rd is to die for. Keep on rocking and grab a slice here next time you're there!
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McKenna D.

Yelp
Hate this review if you want but this pizza was better than any I've tried in New York. It's filling, hot, fresh, and had tons of flavor. They make the sausage in house which is my fav. The vibe & energy of the shop is everythang! Sorry I didn't grab a photo I was too busy eating
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Charles D.

Yelp
I would give this place a MINUS 100 STARS, if possible! I had what I believed to be plastic in my pizza(!) which nearly chipped my tooth! I mentioned it to the girl behind the counter, and she said that there was nothing she could do about it because I had already eaten some of the food! I asked her how would I have known unless I had eaten some?!?! She also proceeded to tell me that it was probably carbon(!) from the oven! Was this supposed to make me feel better thinking that I may have eaten carbon particles from her oven!?!? I asked to speak with the manager, and she said that he was on a break. So, I said that I would wait. After waiting a while, there was no manager on duty, let alone and owner or anyone else. This may have quite possibly been the worst eating experience of my life. And, to make matters worse, the pizza maker said that I was being rude and they asked me to leave. She also said that I probably have never worked in the food industry before. What?!?! How any of this has anything to do with eating plastic or carbon particles in my food is beyond me. This was completely unacceptable behavior, service and food, to say the least. If you want good pizza, to keep all your original teeth in your mouth and to avoid eating carbon particles, run, don't walk, to another option for pizza in the city of Portland.
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Lanie S.

Yelp
Portland Pizza Taste Test #1 New York style pizza has my heart! Ive visited this location 3 separate times this month and been inspired to do my taste test series! the workers and owners are so sweet and friendly and the interior has so much to see at any time! the slices are a great size and they always have something different! For 5 bucks a slice i give them a necessary 9/10
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Helen J.

Yelp
We were craving pizza after a bouldering session and spotted this neat spot on yelp and I gotta say, I like it! The slices were around $5ish each, there is a whole pizza option too! The service was quick and swift. And the pizza was absolutely delicious! The outside was cheesy and warm with a slight crisp texture. As the inside of the pizza had a nice soft contrast and it truely indulged the fatty within me. Love the interior of the place and the bathroom was very artsy and clean! If your in the area you should give this place a try!
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Rachel K.

Yelp
What a great place for a slice! I stopped in with some friends and immediately we saw a couple people slinging pies in the window. It was fun to watch them toss the dough and if we had just been passing by and saw them it definitely would have caught our attention. There was art EVERYWHERE, including the bathrooms which really adds to the aesthetic and gives you a lot to look at while you're waiting on your pie or enjoying a fresh slice. They offer pizza by the slice as well as medium and large pizzas with cheese, pepperoni or "cooks choice". They also have sodas, and other non-alcoholic drinks as well as beers. You can take your meal to-go or enjoy it at one of their tables or bar seating along the back wall. The slices are sizable and I ended up sharing mine with a friend. I loved the thin crust and toppings. My only regret is not going multiple times during my visit to Portland.
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Steve R.

Yelp
Its the best PIZZA in Portland, Hands down! It's got unbelievable character, great atmosphere, fun owners, awesome ADJECTIVE pizza! ------UPDATED 11/2023---- Flight back to Portland for OUR TRADITIONAL ESCAPE from SoCal in general for Thanksgiving ...... GET THIS, a perfect Shot (in my opinion) AT the Portland Arboretum "SUNNY" dayish shot that couldn't have been toped in anyway.............. EXCEPT for a perfect slice that the KIDS DEMANDED rightfully so!!
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Miguel A.

Yelp
I've been looking for a decent pizza in Portland and I finally found the pizza I love. This place have the best pizza in the NW Portland area. Being from the east, I've always loved NY pizza and this place knows how to do it. Definitely the best pizza in the area, and amazing prices.
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Vanessa M.

Yelp
We ordered the 14" combination pie (they also sell by the slice) and let me say that it did not disappoint. Giant slices and lots of toppings! Service was quick, too. We placed a phone order and were told it'd be ready in 30 minutes. I showed up around 20 minutes in and my pie was ready to go! Unfortunately I didn't get a lot of photos of the inside but I definitely recommend going in and experiencing the restaurant. I have yet to visit NY but walking into this place makes me feel like I'm there. 10/10! Make sure to visit if you're in the area!
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Heather R.

Yelp
Escape from New York has good pizza. It's located on NW 23rd Avenue and you can purchase pizza by the slice or as whole pies. Service is friendly and when I visited, I went home happy with 2 slices. I love the window art as well! If you do want to stay and eat your pizza, there are a few tables outside. I got a pepperoni slice and a Hawaiian slice. Both slices had enough of the toppings and the sauce to cheese ratio was right. The crust was good too. Overall, I had a good experience here and it's a great place to stop for a quick slice or two of pizza!
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Nicholas E.

Yelp
Yummy pizza at very affordable prices. A nice drink selection and a few beers. Super cute shop you can just stop into. One staff was kinda mean but other than that was great

Marin M.

Yelp
The pizza is classic and tasty. The ratio of cheese, dough, sauce is perfect. I wish i had good things to say the about the service. I've been here several times and everytime the cashier has been short and rude. When I've ordered over the phone I've received the most condescending tone only because they needed clarification. When i come up to pay, they're very snappy and don't greet you so I'm usually confused when I stand at the counter. I want to be sympathetic to stressed cashiers but everytime I'm met with such an off-putting attitude. If you order from here, you're better off quickly grabbing the pizza to go and don't expect much from the service. It's unfortunate because i this is one of my favorite pizza places in Portland.

Judy D.

Yelp
Intoxicating aroma. Perfect, chewy crust. Consistently wonderful, and I know this because I go there several times a month.
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Annie H.

Yelp
This pizza never disappoints. Nothing more satisfying than a quick slice of pizza after a night out. Great place for a fast bite. This joint has a chill vibe with tall red bar stools and framed pictures on the walls. I always go for pepperoni or some variation with meat and load it with red peppers. Never disappoints!
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Stacey P.

Yelp
This restaurant feels like it's from a bygone era when things were simpler. My friend raved about this place, it was a childhood memory. We weren't eating pizza as much as we were eating nostalgia. Delicious, cheesy nostalgia. The selections are straight forward and either by the pie or slice. I opted for a slice of cheese pizza. It was a giant slice! It was toothy and tasty, cheesy with a good crust. We sat at a table in the back of the restaurant and I noticed how narrow it felt. Everything was worn, but not in the neglected way. More like a dozen memories are etched in every square inch. My friend talked about his childhood memories spent here and I wondered if the cash registers were from that decade. They don't make those like that anymore. It was a pleasant moment.

Robert R.

Yelp
Easily my favorite pizza. Old school pizza that has been the same for 40 years. The tangy sauce 5/5, the ratios 5/5, ingredients 5/5. Old school no bull atmosphere. The employees are old school many working there for a very long time. I live an hour away and look for an excuse to go to NW every week to drive 2hrs round trip. Always hit this place first. Family tradition since 1993 for us.
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Paolo S.

Yelp
This place has become a favorite spot of mine for pizza lately. The pepperoni pizza I ordered was massive and incredibly tasty. The ambiance really adds to the overall experience, creating a relaxed atmosphere. They were very generous with the toppings on my pizza, which was a nice surprise. And the service was excellent. Overall, it's definitely a top choice for me!
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Logan M.

Yelp
The service was never good but they are actually discriminatory. Two different employees looked me up and down, spun the tray around and gave me the smallest piece with skimpy toppings. I'll never come back here. It's a shame because the pizza is decent, but the service is downright transphobic
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Spencer W.

Yelp
Pretty standard The history and decor make it interesting and appealing. The layout is narrow and awkward. Also hot AF deeper inside which can be good or bad depending on the day.
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Shaun M.

Yelp
I was craving some pizza on a Friday night, and decided to cruise out here since it's been on my list forever, and I just wanted a slice or two. It was easy to find, and even though I got there around 10pm, it was still hopping. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the vibe. It's small on the inside, but I was getting mine to go, so it didn't matter to me. They had the slice options of Cheese, Pepperoni, Olive (slice of the day), Sausage &Onion and a Veggie. I ended up going with Pepperoni and the Sausage/Onion. Both were great. You can really taste the difference in ingredients and the slices were good size. I was really impressed. The gentleman working the counter seemed a little weathered, but friendly enough. I also got suckered into the caesar salad thanks to their excellent advertising. I will say, it was a little off. Not sure what the taste was, but something was a little off for me. Wasn't my favorite but it was fresh. I'll definitely be back to get more slices when I'm in the area!

John H.

Yelp
Used to eat here frequently until we moved away the owners were originally from New York and definitely know what they are doing here great little place to grab a slice of tasty pizza that is hand tossed This is thin crust new York style so it has few toppings the crust is just crispy enough to help the slice maintain and hold the toppings while you eat it with one hand Whether you fold it over with the tip touching the rim or edge of the crust or maybe you like having a little crease down the center where the juices and oils all collect everything is made fresh daily prices are very reasonable the staff are great parking is very challenging as everything in this area is If you happen to be in Portland Oregon and want a good slice, or even a whole pie try Escape from NewYorkPizza
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Dave D.

Yelp
I've been dining here since the 90s and it's still the same pizza as it was back then. The decor is wonderfully preserved in time with photos of the owner, with the pizzas available behind the glass counter. I love how the pizza is NY style thin crust and they reheat it so it's hot and ready to eat again. Just watch out, the pizza comes out hot and can burn the top of your mouth - something that I'm kind of into.
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Tim A.

Yelp
I have been going here for 30 years. Best pizza in Portland unless they overcook it because the crust tastes burnt and sour. I asked the guy who took my order to cook it light. he said ok and wrote "light crust" on the ticket. 10 minutes later i looked at the pizza slices and they were cooked perfectly. So i told the guy making the pizza: "hi, i just ordered a cheese pizza and i asked for it to be cooked light, but after looking at the pizza by the slice i just want it cooked normally now because those slices are perfect." His response: "yes you told the guy who took your order already, and he wrote it on the ticket and you told me 2 times". he was annoyed and i swear i wasn't rude or obnoxious. This made me never want to come back and i won't. I apologized for making him upset when he handed me my pizza and he blew me off. The guy who took the order sensed it and apologized. and guess what? the pizza was overcooked and tasted burnt / sour. Second time in the last month. I don't think it matters, but i won't go back. i used to feel good when i went in there but this guy made me feel horrible. why am i paying to feel horrible??? and the pizza isn't consistent anymore. if it's not overcooked it tastes sooooo good!!! but slightly overcooked and the burnt flavor permeates the delicately flavored crust and it's inedible imo. plus that guy making the pizza was mean. i know they aren't known for their niceness, but they don't have to be mean. if you hate your job find a new one. if your employees suck, get new ones. i will never go back.

Richard N.

Yelp
Close as we get in Portland to NYC. Love this place. Parking is not easy. But always found a spot
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Grace C.

Yelp
Hubby and I was in the area and was craving some NY pizza! Came by and noticed the door was open. However, they actually weren't opened yet (sad face), so we had to come by around 30 minutes later to get in line for their goods. The nice thing? The pizza place is nearby some pretty quaint shops, so we were able to walk around and circle back once Escape from New York was officially open for the day. You order at the counter, they dish out the pizza slices in front of you, and then you pay. They do heat up the pizza slices. We paid by credit card, but maybe their net is slow, so it wasn't an immediate transaction; definitely took several long seconds. If you're looking to order an entire pie, it may be best to phone in the order ahead of time, as I could overhear them saying 45 minutes to an hour a wait for whole pies sometimes. We had come by during a weekday, too, and I can imagine that they're pretty popular for work lunches, so best to order early. The pizza slices were good. We ended up getting one pepperoni and one cheese each, which we gobbled up pretty quickly. Good sizes and good prices. The crust was a bit thick in the end, though, so hubby didn't finish his. Otherwise, all other parts of the pizza slices were great. :) May come back if we're in the area. They're pretty popular, so there could be a potential wait depending what time you come over!

Michael M.

Yelp
I just want to say how much I love this place and there great pizza it reminds me of back home in New york.
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Ivan T.

Yelp
A very pretentious, balding, overweight and dirty looking employee was on the phone with what I am assuming was a customer calling. This fool was rolling his eyes and acting like a high school kid on his first job ever. As I was waiting for him to finish with the call and watching him continue to acting like a kid instead of an adult. He hangs up and starts trash talking the caller saying that they should have called dominos pizza instead. This clown then proceeds to try and take my order but didn't even have the adult skills to listen or answer the questions with out seeming like he was PMS'ng. He finally get my order, two slices to go, premade pizza so it should not have been a burden, but apparently it was. Pizza slices stacked on top of each other and a fucking mess. Didn't even eat them... it looked like someone vomited the slices into the bag. A real waste of time stopping by this place... that 50 something year old, working a 20 something year olds part time job, obviously doesn't care for what he does or care much dealing with the human race should be put in the back to wash dishes or simply put out to pasture like an old retired mare, waiting to be turned into dog food or glue. Thanks for the experience
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Shon K.

Yelp
LOOOOOOVE this New York style pizza. Truly some tasty stuff. Thin, greasy and amazing on the taste buds. Fun atmosphere- just what you would picture a hole in the wall NYC pizza spot to be like. Lots of fun crap on the walls, staff with the right amount of attitude and the Ames of garlic, cheese and dough being cooked to perfection.