Joe’s Pizza is the quintessential New York slice spot where thin, crispy pies are served hot and fresh, right in the heart of Times Square.
"Joe Pozzuoli opened this spot in 1975 in the Village and today, it’s a champion of the New York slice. Joe’s has multiple locations around the city as well as Miami, Ann Arbor, and Cambridge, Massachusetts." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff
"We stand by Joe’s as the best slice in New York City. This place is essential for late nights, showing first-timers around, and hard evidence to use while you debate your friends who think Chicago pizza is better than NYC pizza. Just know that there’s almost no place to sit down. But that’s not important because it’s 3am and the lady who passed you the chili flakes is showing you pictures of her Corgi wearing a pizza costume." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren
"King of the Manhattan neighborhood pizza parlor, Joe’s offers a slice magnificent in its plainness, appreciated by generations of New Yorkers and visitors. No frou-frou here, just a well-pureed sauce and just enough cheese — but not too much — and one of the city’s most perfect crusts. On the other hand, for just a bit more you can get the fresh mozzarella slice, with little annealed gobs of cheese. The best-selling slice, according to a counter guy I talked to, is the pepperoni. Miraculously, new branches of this place near Union Square, Times Square, and in Williamsburg have not diminished its brilliance." - Robert Sietsema
"Joe’s and classic New York slices are like Steve Jobs and black turtlenecks. You can’t mention one without the other, and for good reason. Whether you want a half-plain, half-broccoli pie at lunch or a meatlovers pie at 1am, order delivery directly from any of their five locations around Manhattan and Williamsburg." - team infatuation
"Joe Pozzuoli opened this spot in 1975 in the Village and today, it’s a champion of the New York slice. Joe’s has multiple locations around the city as well as Miami, Ann Arbor, and Cambridge, Mass." - Robert Sietsema