Freddie & Pepper's

Honestly delighted to find such a good slice and such a warm neighborhood feel to this place. Customer service was friendly and familiar. As a non local, it truly felt like I was walking into someone’s neighborhood pizza joint and not a tourist trap restaurant. Slice was just as good as many of the big names in manhattan.

Best NY pizza we ever had, Pedro was friendly and nice, he made our pie to order, fresh and delicious. Chilean family owned restaurant. 100% recommended 👌🏽

We asked a local from Pine Bush where they would go in the city to get some great pizza, they suggested Freddie & Peppers and we were not disappointed. The spinach feta pizza was so good with spinach in every bite! We also tried the margarita pizza. Excellent!

Beautiful pizza! Ordered takeout as our hotel recommended these guy and was definitely a good choice! Beautiful pizza and huge, even our small was huge! A little on the pricey side but totally worth it, pizza was delicious! Would happily use again!

First place my family of three went to eat upon arrival in NYC. Was easy walking distance to the Hotel Belleclaire and was fresh and absolutely delicious. Three slicws and one deep dish slice ran us $28. Service was friendly and fast. Limited seating inside but was perfect for us.

Real american pizza restaurant. Fresh tasty pizza 🍕 slices coocked in the oven. Prices between $3.75 (cheese) - $5.75, highly recommended if you are around the area.

So good that my sister who doesn't really like pizza went in and got herself a slice after trying a bite of mine. Al's the staff in here are wonderful! Thank you!

Simple restaurant to get your pizza fix. Definitely worth a stop if you need a slice in a hurry. 🍕

Continuously excellent slices, Satisfaction level is tops, The "Macho Slice is really delicious and with a nice spicy flavor. Complex toppings. Also the Barbecue Chicken slice is crispy excellent, The Margarita slice Excellent and the Plain slice is excellent. Something special about the dough, crispy, crunchy, tasty, satisfying. Wish I could have these slices more often, as I am generally out of town. Recommend!

Freddie & Pepper's is such a solid New York slice --the crust is perfectly thin and crispy every time. I often grab a late night slice on my walk home and the guys are so helpful and quick! It's your classic and very reasonable slice counter, that almost feels "hole-in the wall". Huge fan!

Four slices and two bottled sodas, came out to about 30 bucks for big slices. The staff were busy, but at least able to tell me what each pizza had in it. The atmosphere is typical New York and you have to come down a few stairs to come in to a small little seating area. There is about two tables and four chairs outside. Not a bad spot to hit when in New York City.

Great NY pizza in the Upper Westside. Quick service, great crust and perfect cook. Small area to dine in put a great stop for a slice of pie.

I have been coming to Freddie & Pepper's since I was seven and I have recently fallen in love with this pizza place all over again. I used to come visit with my school, Stephen Gaynor, when they were in the neighborhood. We used to order pizza every Friday. I have gone to other Pizza places all over New York, and I was looking for that happy feeling I got from Freddie & Pepper's. No matter where I went I couldn't find it. When I came back, that same warm feeling of nostalgic gold came back and I got exactly what I was looking for. I also noticed a hidden gem within the hidden gem. On the wall near the pictures of the celebrities that have also come and enjoyed the pizza, there is a class picture from Stephen Gaynor in 1993. I'm not the only alumnus who feels that feeling of bliss when they come and enjoy the delicious pizza that is made by the kind and passionate people who work here. It is a testament to the fact that Freddie & Pepper's is a unique staple to the Upper West Side. Although there have been days that were not as good as others, every trip is worth the visit. I will definitely keep coming back.

Probably the best texture of pizza i've ever had! The slices were cooked to absolute perfection. While it was not the very best margherita slice i've had, I still very much enjoyed Freddie & Peppers. The cheese slice was a little too light on the sauce or else it would have been crowned the best in my book.

I was walking down the street when I stumbled on this pizza place and wow I'm glad I did I had 2 slices and hands down best pizza I ever tasted definitely coming back and I and not to mention the friendly service from all staff

Get their chipotle chicken ranch pizza. Best in nyc! Dave Portnoy didn't give it an 8+ rating for no reason!

I went here with my girlfriend to have some pizza. They have some good vegan/whole-wheat options. Pepperoni Chicken Bacon Ranch Seafood Zucchini The Chicken Bacon Ranch was the best!

There's truly nothing better than an authentic NY slice of pizza. Freddie & Peppers absolutely delivered for me. This pizza place is definitely not a romantic, scenic spot - it is very basic and gets right down to business, which I appreciate. There are many people coming in and buying pizza by-the-slice, and then taking it back home or eating on-the-go. Although I only got one slice of pizza (pepperoni), it was fresh, warm, and slightly soft yet crispy. The flavors of the sauce, cheese, bread, and pepperoni all combined together perfectly - nothing was overpowering. My only wish is that the slices would be a bit less expensive (this one slice was around $4), but I'd still go back and try some more because it was so good.

So far, the best cheese pizza I've had in Manhattan! This slice was everything you could ask for in a cheese pizza slice. The sauce had a delicious basil flavor, the cheese held its own, and the crust was thin and crispy. I wasn't expecting to be amazed by a slice of cheese pizza, so it was such a treat that night! The service was pretty standard. You order with the cashier, they put the slice into the oven, and call you when your slice is ready. I paid in cash, but I believe there is either a surcharge and/or minimum for credit card. It was filled for a Friday night as all the tables were used up!

It's been years since I've been to Freddie & Peppers . I'm glad they are still here . The crust was crisp ( in a good way ) The sauce was just right and for me that means , light . Fair price and fast service .

A really good slice of cheese pizza with excellent flavor. The staff here need to be a bit more friendlier. When I went in they had lots of slices on display but nothing was coming out fresh.

You might miss this place if you're not in the know. Best slices on the UWS! Absolutely delicious!

Great pizza! We had the seafood, pepperoni and meat lover slices. All three are recommended! Friendly guy at the counter too! Extremely small dining space with a couple tables. Overall, great choice!

Great New York style pizza. The cheese pizza was delicious and hit the spot. Service was fast and got our pizzas reheated quickly, not burnt but nicely reheated. Sold by the slice. Vegan slice was average, would love to see a vegan cheese pizza slice

This place has probably been around for ad long as I've been in the neighborhood and has not changed one bit. It might not be the most attractive place but the pizza is good. I tend to gravitate towards the unhealthiest slice - bacon chicken ranch. It's so good though!!! I also tried another slice which was like a taco - ground beef, beans, cheese and jalapeños. There were way too many jalapeños for my liking; it made it too spicy for me! $11.50 for both slices

$ 38.48 for a large pizza plus tip ? and more than 30 minutes waiting for it? And I didn't like the taste as well...Tomato,garlic and mozzarella cheese were not even mixed together.My personal experience wasn't satisfying. Never go back

If you want some good NYC pizza come here. It may look like a hole in the wall but the pizza is great. Staff is super friendly & it seemed like they have some regulars that come in often. There is a wide variety of slices available or order a whole pie. I had the fresh mozzarella one & a pepperoni slice. They were not greasy & tasted fresh. They will heat them up in the oven for you. Drinks are bottled. There are only about 4/5 tables so you may not get seating here. Might be a great place to get pizza to go or eat it outside when it is nice out.

I can't speak on the regular pizza but man for 28 dollars for a gluten free with chicken and basil this was very dissapointing. Dough was powdery and the chicken was hard and chewy. Wish I could get my money back lol. Go somewhere else if u need gluten free.

Pretty average pizza shop - they sell slices, whole pies, pasta dishes, Hero's, and randomly empanadas and beef patties? Not sure where that's coming from, but they looked tasty. I ordered a couple slices to go. They have a $10 credit card minimum but it's not hard to meet because any specialty slice is over $5. They had a few different options available and I chose a pepperoni and a Buffalo chicken. The guy was gruff but not unpleasant as he heated up my slices. Ultimately this is certainly not the best pizza in nyc but it's a respectable slice. Would I go back? Probably not, maybe if I found myself right there and hungry. Def wouldn't go out of my way.

A long standing pizzeria Freddie makes the best empanadas and his dishes are delicious. The best Pizzeria on the UWS

Great place for pizza! Great variety and delicious! Small place but well worth the visit! Friendly and helpful staff!

Old school place -- had a great slice- -- try it -- you will love it .. Much better than the new cheap cheese places that are popping up in the city ..

This is a great spot for pizza in UWS. I'm a huge fan of the whole wheat pizza, but the regular one or two topping slices are great as well. I've visited a few times and I haven't been disappointed once!

$3.50 for a 20 Oz Kinda place you're told one price at first and another after And told you don't listen well when you ask about it Even though the person with you heard the same thing Pizzas same as every other place in the neighborhood, with most their options left there sitting all the day. Will be going to the place down the street now cause the rude/shady customer service.

This was one of the places that made me wish we could do half stars. It was more of a 3.5 star meal for me but I don't think it's fair to drop them to a 3. The pizza was good. It had a good crust and sauce but there was just too much cheese for me. It was the cheesiest pizza I've ever had in NYC.

Finally got to try this spot! Tried the Buffalo Chicken pizza slice which was pretty good but not exactly the best slice I've ever had. Also don't know if it's worth $5.50, seems just a bit overpriced especially when comparing to other well-made slices in the area like Mama's Too. The pizza also doesn't taste fresh--I know it's common to reheat slices but it honestly tasted reheated/old. Willing to try it again! For now I'd give it a 3.5.

Solid average pizza. The dough was much thicker not in a bad way. Toppings plentiful, I was hungry and got two. But one could easily fill you up.

Indoor seating is back! I keep meaning to try the Chilean empanadas, and maybe I will, some day, but I REALLY love NY pizza, and it just isn't the same in CO. I can eat great salads in CO, and I walk a lot in the city, soooo...PIZZA!

OVERALL: -Chicken parm sandwich really hit the spot. -I'm giving three stars because the sandwich was only ok and I'm pretty sure I was overcharged. -I might go back to try the pizza sometime since that's what it seems they're known for, but it's only because this is one of the few places near my work where you can get a cheap lunch. ARRIVAL: -Found this place on yelp while looking for cheap places to eat near where I work. -I went by myself on a Saturday around 4pm. There was no line and only a couple other people stopped by while I was there. -It is between several other restaurants on this block. It is partially underground so you have to go down several steps to enter the restaurant and order. I don't think there was any way of entering for people in wheelchairs or with mobility issues. FOOD: -Chicken parm tasted good. The sauce was good and the bread was good. The chicken tasted rather low quality and a little rubbery. I didn't go very long between getting the sandwich and eating it. By the time I did eat it, the cheese, sauce, and breading of the chicken had all combined into a mush with pieces of unbreaded chicken floating in it. Like I said, all the flavor was still good. The texture was just not ideal. SERVICE: -The website says a chicken parm sandwich costs $11, but I was charged $15. To be fair, I cannot be sure if they charge a lot extra for credit cards, if the website is not up to date, or if the staff member just overcharged me. Either way it was really disappointing because I went there looking for a cheap lunch. -I ordered and got my food pretty quickly (about 10 minutes). The staff members I talked to did not speak perfect English, but were very efficient. ATMOSPHERE/LAYOUT: -It's clearly only meant to be a place to take your food to-go or get delivery from. -There are maybe one or two tables where you could sit and eat and a counter you could stand and eat at. -There is room for people to stand in line and wait for their food, but otherwise it's a little cramped. In the same area as the tables were several large refrigerators/freezers. Staff members would occasionally retrieve things from them before returning to the kitchen/food-service area.

Best pizza in Manhattan!!! They have many toppings options and all of them are delicious!!!!

EXACTLY WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR. These guys are great. Pizza was top notch. Authentic NYC experience. Do not hesitate giving these guys your business. This is coming from a 4th generation new yorker. Who appreciates the NYC pizza culture.

Good fast food pizzeria. It has been in business for many years and it's a neighborhood institution for pizza by the slice

This place is awesome, short walk from our hotel, staff was super friendly, and the pizza was amazing!

At first looking at this little hole in the wall place. Seeing the pictures of celebrity's made me try the pizza and it was off the charts. The price was pretty reasonable as well for 2 slices and a drink for 10 bucks. The friendliness of the works as well tied everything together. Well done guys

Pizza was delivered promptly. Tasty but entire crust was completely soggy. It could have been wrung out like a soaked dishrag. So disappointed and embarrassed because I chose this place for a Mother's Day meal with other people. First time using Freddie & Pepper's. Probably will be the last.

Authentic NY pizza! It is a little hole in the wall with only a few seats. We enjoyed a slice of pizza Margherita and a slice of pepperoni. It was delicious! I would go back time and time again!!

So good. Got a regular slice and a mushroom slice. Ready quickly. Loved both. Very limited and cramped seating (like two tables inside, two outside), and I wish they were open past 9!

I'm not sure what the other reviewers' who said this is good pizza were eating because we thought this was quite flavorless. We had a slice of the meat lover's and the only thing you could taste was the bacon. So much bacon. So I guess that means there was flavor in that slice, just the one flavor of bacon. We happen to love bacon but not to the exclusion of the pepperoni and sausage. The second slice we had was the pesto with goat cheese. This slice definitely had very little flavor. How is that possible? Where does someone find mozzarella without flavor? We did enjoy the crust - it was a little crispy on the bottom but still soft in the center, just the way we like it. However, there are so many slices to try in NY that there is no need to return here.

Great pizza and hero! Friendly staff, always great service, food is the basis of my recommendation.

Swinged by this place on my last day in the city. Just around the corner from the original Levain bakery- Freddie & Peppers is effing delicious. Location is far from your typical hustle & bustle of midtown or SoHo but definitely swing by and grab a slice if you're ever over in the UWS. Their pizza with ranch and chicken ... my favorite.

Pretty good, friendly staff, tight, older building, not so touristy (even though I am a tourist). Fair price for quality, taste and location. Will bring some back to San Diego, or at least the plane:) Got the vegan one because cheese has not been friendly to me...

Great NY style pizza. Worth every penny and the people Are friendly. Very easy on the wallet and great service

My friends and I made this our first meal in new york! Its right around the corner from Levains bakery and a couple of blocks from Central park so its kind of hard to miss if you're exploring. But it is a small place down a few steps which lead to where you order your pizza and cant help but smile from the smell! I asked the guy working the counter which are the most popular slices and he gave spot on recommendations. We ordered a few slices of the NY pizza and sat down enjoying our first meal and delicious flavors! By the time we were done, my friend was drooling over how good it was! It was so good, that we went back on our last day after having terrible pizza the day before, just so we could end our trip with the taste of delicious NY pizza vs terrible pizza.

Wow. This place is phenomenal. We've been ordering from here for the last year and have been consistently blown away by how amazing the pizza is! It's not hard to find and don't let the descending stairs fool you. The interior is your average, slightly run down pizza joint with pictures on the wall displaying prominent people who have eaten there -- it's been awhile since I've been indoors so can't speak to specific names, but you will recognize them. We have tried the buffalo chicken pizza, the cheese, and the pepperoni. They are all really great -- definitely above average. But the pepperoni has us coming back once a week. The cheese is salty and greasy, the crust thin and yielding, yet firm enough to stand up to the cheese and the very delicious sauce. Grab a large because the leftovers are just as good!

The service was great and the pizza was great. Also they had many different toppings that peaked my interest and after I tasted the food I wanted even more

The pizza here is really good, and hit the spot when I arrived in NYC after a long flight. The second night, I ordered two slices instead of one, which made me overly full, and also super thirsty afterwards (too much salt?). There is some seating (like, 3-ish tables) in the back and the food was ready really fast.

Ciao! If you want a real New York pizza experience, this place is for you. Great variety, good quality and friendly staff. Enjoy and Buon Appetito!