Joe's Pizza Philly

Joe’s is one of a kind. A Philadelphia staple! The perfect spot to get a slice of pizza. Lunchtime is crazy! But the line moves quickly so don’t be discouraged. It’s always clean, bathrooms too! I remember the old Sicilian guy “Salvatore”! Always working and always had time to say hello to me. He showed me some of his dough making secrets a long time ago. I send my friends there now because I’m out of town!

The pizza is great- coming from a house of Jersey boys. GET THE DONUT. Except Sundays, they make the most incredible nutella donut ever.

I was doing some due diligence in Center City this afternoon with my 12 y/o son reluctantly in tow 😩 Lol. He told me he wanted to grab some pizza from somewhere…..So, I go online for pizza near my location and Joe’s Pizza showed up with 4.4 Stars. I read the reviews and I said, “Son, I think I found us a good one!” Both of us enjoy pizza so much! In fact, when I was pregnant with him and I would eat pizza…..he would do flips in my belly! No joke! 😂😂 Anyway, we got there and the two guys working behind the counter were so pleasant and attentive. My son got two plain slices and I got one. I must say, the crust was PERFECT, the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect, and they have all the stuff you need to shake on a plain slice right there next to the napkins. You know, garlic, oregano, and red pepper seeds. The pizza was fantastic 💣 This is a new favorite spot 🤩

Stopped here for a late lunch while exploring the city. It's in a great location between Rittenhouse Square and City Hall. When you walk in they have the available pizzas out on the counter. I picked out a slice of pepperoni and BBQ chicken. The pizza man slid them into the oven to get nice and toasty. The pepperoni was $4 with the BBQ costing $4.75. Once my slices were ready it was time to find a place to sit. Turns out, that's really simple here as they have three seating areas and they're all massive. Overall the pizza was what I was looking for, greasy and tasty with a good sauce. The crust wasn't great and was quite thick on the BBQ slice. When I walked out, a man showing his family around exclaimed, "This is my favorite pizza place in the city." There you have it, two reviews in one.

Slice of pepperoni was delicious! A slice and a Coca-Cola was seven dollars. Nice atmosphere, music, family friendly.

Always liked Joe's. Been eating there for forever. Crust is always crispy and has that smoky charred taste and smell to it. Not lumpy or greasy at all (for most of the options). They also have drink options other than regular soda (try the Italian lemonade soda, delicious). The slice has NO flop

Yummy Yummy pizza!!!! We usually have it once in 2-weeks. Our family's favorite pizza place and our favorite pizza here is cheese pizza with no toppings. Their specialty is the crust of the pizza is thick and the cheese layer is thin. Portion sizes are big. 2 slices of large pizza is more than enough for an adult for a meal. Plenty of seating to have it in store. When things were all good, we used to have it then and there. But now due to Covid, we only have an option to "Take out". Just to avoid waiting, we call them prior order and then go pick it up. It is located in one of the busiest roads in Philly. No specific parking is available. Philadelphia locals love this place so much

Maybe some of the best pizza we’ve ever had. And we love pizza. The crust of the pizza is crispy and chewy and the quality of ingredients is excellent. Friendly service too! Stopped by from a friends recommendation, and joes pizza didn’t disappoint! Thank you.

simple classic pizza place that's perfect for grabbing a quick slice! i got a bbq chicken slice and my friend had a sausage slice. my slice was rather dry, but my friend enjoyed his sausage slice. he said it reminded him a little of nyc's dollar slices (but it was more expensive than a dollar...) staff was friendly, the seating reminded me of diner style. we opted to eat in the dining area, but it was quite dirty and smelled like a restroom. i will most likely not be back unless it is to grab a quick bite out of convenience.

Was able to try a hoagie after recommended to try this place. It was above average for sure but not super memorable. The roll was fresh as were all the ingredients, but it was a bit bland. Maybe no or little condiments or seasonings. Not spectacular but a decent place to order from. Price was a little high but it is decent quality food. Good size hoagie as well. Will try the pizza next and adjust if needed. Thanks

I had the incredible pleasure of visiting Joe's Pizza Philly as part of a delightful Philly Food Tour, and I must say, it was an absolute highlight! While Joe's offers a tempting array of pizzas, it was the renowned Tomato Pie that stole the show. Crafted with meticulous care, this dish embodies the dedication and expertise of the founder. The Tomato Pie at Joe's is unlike anything I've ever tasted. The sauce, made fresh daily by the founder, boasts an unbeatable flavour profile that truly sets it apart. The double rise crust, a testament to their commitment to quality, adds a wonderful depth to each bite. The fact that you need to order this masterpiece in advance only adds to the anticipation of savouring such a culinary delight. My wife who has been at Joe's a few times before, was amazed to discover their Tomato Pie. It's a hidden gem that deserves all the praise it gets. My wife, a local and born-and-raised Philly resident, couldn't deny its exceptional taste. Trust me, this is an experience you won't want to miss on your trip to Philly. The Tomato Pie at Joe's Pizza Philly is an absolute must-try - it's a mouthwatering journey into the heart of authentic Philadelphia flavours!

Joe's Pizza is what I needed for a late night. One of the places you can get late night pizza in the city. They sell pizza by the slice and it comes out piping hot and fteature several different toppings of pizza. Service was great and has an old school style feel to the restaurant.

The low rating is mostly due to the price. Over $28 (did not include a tip since it's counter service) for a cheesesteak, waffle fries, and soda that came with 3/4 ice. The cheesesteak was pretty good and a standard size and the fries were just ok. If prices were reasonable I'd give it 3 stars.

Came in for a couple of slices while in from out of state and left very happy! Lots of choices! Food was fresh and delicious. Restaurant was welcoming and clean. Everyone was friendly and food came out quick. As a visitor I would recommend this place for something low fuss and tasty.

One of last late night slice joints in Philly! Nice guys, the choices are classic and hit the spot after a night of partying. One more thing, they had jelly donuts they get from a bakery but I've never seen that before!

Been walking past Joe's bright and early at 10:30AM after I finish hot yoga for a little longer than 2 years now. I finally caved in and grabbed a slice while I was waiting for my ride. 10/10 crust, toppings and size was on point. Was so fresh as they just had opened. Would reccomend to a friend, will be back again. Great pies my friends.

Extremely helpful staff and amazing pizza. Wide variety of slices to choose from, quality and quantity. Very clean, neat decor.

Joe's pizza is conveniently in center city. I love how they sell per slice. The pizza crust was crunchy. I got the veggie pizza which had a ton of toppings. They put my slice in an oven and it came out super warm and gooey. Joe's pizza is so old school with their cash register from the 60s to their pizza coupons!

Pizza is awesome. Their St. Lucifries are incredible. Nice people running this place too.

Eggplant pizza! Yum ! Yum! Try it!

FLAWLESS. It's a pleasure to write a ragingly positive review. I happen to be staying in the Rittenhouse area and wanted some 'normal' food for dinner and to keep in the fridge. Enter Joe's..... Phone Service ************ The man answering the phone - YES- a person answering the phone and NOT sounding like an Instagram-Text-Message-Chipotle kid with no conversational skill. He was friendly, listened well, was very accommodating, wrote down special requests and took my credit card over the phone. Delivery ******* Both times- delivery was prompt and the hot items were hot, cold items were cool. Food ****** Pizza - oh my it was amazing. Good amount of cheese. NOT overcooked. Excellent sauce not acidic. And the sausage? I've not had sausage that good since my days of living in Chicago. We had plain cheese, AND peps-sausage and both were just amazing. Hoagies- ordered both cheese and veggie hoagies, AND Turkey-Ham Hoagies. The bread was moist, fresh, thick enough to hold the contents but still. a pleasure to eat. Cheese, meats veggies all cold and fresh. My extra charges and requests., be it extra meat, cheese, mayo, etc were handled each time. Salad - just got small side salads which were fine for what they were ....only beef is for all the food I was getting they should include a bit more dressing. But overall I did it TWICE in a week and will order again for sure. Best part: No "app" needed. No 3rd party parasite website to go to. Just simple ordering food and enjoying it.

Delicious pizza, onion rings and mozz sticks. Place is a little pricey but very tasty food. Lots a great seating too.

Pizza is pretty good for New York style. I have had better pizza but had to try this iconic joint. So it was worth the wait.

Came in for a pregame slice before a comedy show at Helium. Great spot for pizza whether it's a slice or a full pie.

The world has lost its way. One of the many manifestations of this is the conspiracy to 'elevate' pizza, making it difficult to acquire, and no longer serving it in the form of the almighty slice. But Joe's is here to keep it real. Walk in and order at the counter from an endless array of slice options. Have it hot on a tray or to go in minutes and enjoy a slice heaven on earth. This place gets it. Classic thin slices The pies are also a great option because they are massive slice pies (must be 18-20 inches) I think this is the best place to grab a slice in center city and one of the best places to grab a pie. Plenty of indoor seating and also an outdoor structure with a few tables outside on 16th street.

Loved the food and the service! I ordered a meal for two and had it delivered within 15 minutes! Better yet, it was delicious.

Best pizza I've had in a very long time. Actually it's possibly the best pizza I've ever had. Friendly service & quick wait time. Outdoor seating is shared with local bar. Who wouldn't love pizza and beer on a patio for dinner

Fast, consistent, and clean. Great place for a slice or a sandwich if you are in center city. Slices are solid and they always have a variety of kinds (veggie, buffalo, BBQ, white, pepperoni. Friendly service. Clean inside. Tables socially distanced. Definitely worth checking out!

Delicious pizza! Super hot and crunchy crust. Enjoyed the spacious dining area and clean area!

Great pizza and delicious, giant, chicken cheesesteaks too, staff is helpful and really nice! If you want delivery you need to call it in via telephone. I recommend the place! It's clean and delicious even after all these years! Call them or visit in person! Prices are very competitive for the neighborhood especially! What more could you want?

As far as casual pizza goes in the Rittenhouse area I would say this is the best. We don't have many options here with the few being Joe's, Tower Pizza (avoid at all costs), and Alice Pizza (which I gave a 1-star review to on Yelp that you can find). Others are gourmet style like Pizzaria Vetri. At Joe's the ambiance is more than a counter service, casual, run of the mill shop. The walls are decorated with Italian fixtures, an Italian desert menu, and a seating area slightly disconnected from the cashier making for an experience that can transport you away from the busy Center City streets literally outside their door. During the current World Cup they constantly have soccer playing. As for the pizza, it's $4 a slice which runs average, there's a good selection, and it actually tastes quite delicious. I always get a free cup of water and unlike most places they give a very large cup filled with ice. Ask for a loyalty card where you buy a certain number of items and get a free pizza. Extra pros: ~Very friendly staff ~Ricotta and Spinach and Pineapple and Pepperoni slices. ~I've never really seen it crowded which adds to the ability to escape the city ~The crowd that comes here isn't obnoxious. Cons: ~Everything is done on a 4 star level and they have room for improvement in all aspects.

Unfortunately my lasagna was cold even after they warmed it up in the oven. Staff was nice and I believe this is a family establishment but you can tell although it's standard (high) Rittenhouse prices, the quality isn't matching the prices. Average at best.

I returned twice to this pizza place this week after finding it closed on Sunday. (Being closed on Sundays and sometimes Mondays too is common among Italian catholic businesses). On Monday, I enjoyed a couple of slices with anchovy, onion and green pepper. The pizza was as good as in my beloved Brooklyn, NY. I learned from the Manager that the founder of Joe's Pizza came from Brooklyn to Philadelphia (like many others here), started the business. Now his son owns it, managed by the family. The business is well run, busy and clean, with the full of energy female manager keeping on top of everything including making sure the place and its tables are clean after a customer leaves the table. The pizza and slices are offered in every type imaginable from tomato pie, cheese, regular and sicilian (square) to a variety of toppings available and even the NY "Grandma Pie" on Wednesdays, the second day I visited just to try it. The Grandma Pie slices I had were great. Nice and crispy, as pizza should be. The sauce is very good and the seating area is very comfortable, clean and includes Italian music throughout as well as a TV showing one of the local sports teams when they are playing or another sports team when locals are not. While eating I had a great view of the street. I even saw an elderly (approximately 60) Philadelphia beat cop (on foot patrol and of obvious Irish decent) walk from a nearby street at a fast pace with a woman who approached him, to a problem in a business across the street. It reminded me of the old days in NYC, when Italians, Irish and other ethnic groups lived peacefully and harmoniously together. I was happy to see that here in this part of Philadelphia at least. I HIGHLY recommend this place.

Joe's Pizza is an amazing place to eat classic New York-style pizza. I came here on several occasions. The ambiance was no-frills with lots of nostalgic pictures on the walls. The service was standard. The pizza was consistently delicious. I recommend the plain cheese and fresh mozz pizzas cooked well-done.

Great pizza selection, always fresh - great find in the City Center! Try the butternut squash slice!

Came here on a whim with my parents. We were just looking for a quick bite to eat.. didn't really want a whole waiter/sit down lunch. We ordered a couple slices of pizza and chicken fingers. All of it was really good. The white pizza I had was delicious! Very crunchy which I love coming from the oven. I will likely be back for a quick slice!

This was stop #1 on my city food tour. We tried the tomato pie, which is just a thick chewy crust and the sauce. No cheese, no herbs, no toppings. The point of this pie is to show off the San Marzano tomato sauce and let me tell you, it's a pretty incredible sauce. It's light red in color, very simply made, but packed with flavor. I emphasize that the simplest recipes sometimes require the most detail and care. And clearly they know what they're doing with that sauce. When a second slice was offered to me, I happily obliged and wiped it out quickly. Granted though, I added healthy amounts of grated cheese and black pepper. They do keep a lot of slices in the window, I guess to draw pedestrians inside. But to be honest, they did not look good. The spinach looked like it had been sitting in the window for two days. And sorry to do this, but points lost for serving Pepsi products and charging a dollar for refills on fountain drinks. And the bathroom... will it needs to be maintained just a little bit better.

Why isn't this place getting better reviews?! There was a line out the door and it was hoppin' inside! Pizza was piping hot, not flimsy, great crust, and the employees are nice! Highly recommend if you want a slice.

Joe's is the only pizza place I know you can get a little balsamic vinegar & truffle oil drizzled on a slice. Can't say I'm a fan of truffle oil, but combined with balsamic vinegar, makes a plain cheese slice the best in Philly.

Great pizza!. I would recommend this to any person that want to get slices or a full pie of pizza!. Easy to get to in the heart of center city?. Plus everybody is nice at Joes pizza?.

Great pizza! Very crispy crust and NYC-style. Ordered two slices -- ranch chicken and buffalo chicken -- did not disappoint!

Always enjoy this place. Fast paced and always fresh. Being able to grab a slice and a coca cola is so convenient. I tried the cheesy waffle fries and they were great! I've come here twice this week, not sure that I'd ever get tired of it. Staff is friendly and indoor seating is always clean.

C+ I was in here for a quick lunch bite and I was not fan of their pizza. The service was pretty quick, but was pretty much it. I had the pepperoni and pineapple pizza and barbecue chicken pizza. Pepperoni and pineapple pizza was really good, so I was very excited for my next pizza. The barbecue chicken pizza was very dry. The chicken was so dry that I did not even finish the slice. If I had to go back I would get the pepperoni and pineapple pizza. Also they give refill for $1.

Come on Monday for the $1.88 slices! The slices are huge and heavy on the ingredients..the best (and really only acceptable) way to enjoy a slice. We came in as Joe's was about to close and the guy behind the counter gave us FOUR pieces to go! We sat in their rather large dining area to enjoy our first few slices amongst plenty of people who seemed like regulars coming in after a later night at work. With those freebies we enjoyed and all were DELICIOUS: Ricotta, spinach and tomato sauce Fresh mozzerella, basil and tomato sauce (square pizza) Chicken, onion, broccoli and cheddar (white) Sweet sauteed peppers with mozzerella and tomato sauce Zucchini with tomato sauce

Nice staff Restaurant clean Owner on premises Pizza was decent and fresh Tomato sauce had nice flavor

HEY, "Joe's Pizza" I want one of those killer black face-masks advertising, "Joe's Pizza" I saw your NEPHEW wearing on CNN! Let me tell you something. I'm flipping through the channels during the protests over the poor gentleman, George Floyd, when I stop at CNN. They're interviewing a man that's guarding his business at 1:30 AM on the Saturday night of the weekend of the protests. This gentleman, along with another gentleman made sure his business was okay. The next time I'm in Philadelphia, I'm gonna enjoy about 10 pizzas from "Joe's Pizza!"

The pizza I ordered was possibly the worst I ever had. It was clearly not freshly made. The crust was hard, tried-out, and tasteless. I arrived for pick-up when I was told to arrive. At that point they put the pie in the oven to heat up what I suspect was a pie that had been sitting there for a long while. It was not piping hot after the few minutes in the oven. It was supposed to be a mixed vegetable pie. The predominant vegetable was pickled peppers which overpowered the pie. There were a few pieces of red peppers, about 3 mushrooms, a few pieces of broccoli and some basil leaves. There was very little sauce. It was hard to taste the sauce because the pickled peppers dominate everything. Maybe their pies are ok at lunch time when they are relatively fresh but not later in the day.

Love Joe's! We work next door and can't get enough (unfortunately). While everything is very good, we particularly like the four cheese pizza with Gorgonzola. Their supreme is also such a great combo of toppings. So glad they are open for take out!

I knew this place was special when I was walking by one day and one of the employees smiled at me and gave me a head nod when I was looking at the slices through the windows. These slices are large, cheap, and have a great cheese to sauce ratio. Probably my favorite next to Towne Pizza on 19th and Pine. Cheap, no thrills, and delicious. Ample seating inside, with two rooms and tvs on each wall. Great place to grab a quick slice.

I don't really want to just give out 5 stars Willy nilly but this food was amazing and was countered with speedy and caring service. My friend accidentally spilled his drink and the busser ran over with a rag immediately. It was awesome! Oh, and the wings and Italian Hoagie were the bomb.

i end up eating here every single day that i work. i can not get enough of the pizza. i hope one day i turn into one of their slices of pizza. so good. the staff has always been great to me and i love the selection of they have even up until close.

The slice was okay but the employees working there the night I went in would not put down their phones for anything. There were literally people waiting to order and the girl has her phone in her hands and is sending something to the guy who is standing two feet from her saying "you have to see this!". No, you have to be taking orders and making pizzas. Show him your stupid phone later. It's just not great customer service to have people waiting to place an order while you're standing there with your eyes glued to your phone, laughing at whatever you're seeing while you ignore the customers. If they could put down their phones, this would be at least three stars.

Good pizza. Extremely fast lunch service. No debit card minimum. The crust is crispy and the pizza is surprisingly thick. There are also tons of topping choices. Great spot to go for lunch if you're in a hurry! There's also a lot of seating for such a small location.

I'm shocked to see such "OK" reviews...this places is yummy! Seriously the BEST pizza we've had so far in Philly! It's consistently good which I can't say for other places we've had, but I won't name names:) The prices are awesome, grab a slice or a pie. Lunch is pretty busy but you can usually find a spot to sit. I go with the margarita or cheese...nothing fancy. Had it again tonight, my waist isn't happy but that's ok:) lovin it!

Went in here for a bite Sunday afternoon- we had the spinach and tomato slice and the barbecue slice. The pizza was strictly okay. I liked the crust. It was well made. I've heard a lot from people that is the one of the oldest and best places to get a slice in center-city. At $4 a slice, I wasn't too impressed. What i did really like about them was the service and the people there. Nice, friendly always with a smile.

Had this pizza on several occasions. Always good and plentiful toppings, slices are large, and this place is ALWAYS busy it seems. On the downside, I find that the pizza is extremely salty, and sometimes the pepperoni slices are not so kind to my stomach. The counter area is small, and since it's always crowded, you sometimes feel you get the short shrift on customer service. A little expensive, too. I believe about $16 for a large plain pie.

I used to eat at Joe's for lunch years ago when I worked in the city and recall how the line went down the street, with good reason. The pizza was always fresh and never disappointed. Today, we stopped at Joe's for lunch while visiting the city. It was super early (11:20 am but it's always a good time for pizza, right?) and we were excited that we would enjoy a couple slices of Joe's pizza for old time's sake. While trying to determine which slices we were going to order, a woman rushed us to make a decision. There was no one else in line aside from us. The pizzas all looked a day or so old - cheese was hard, random slices on the counters looked dry. When we asked for the slices we wanted, a gentleman pulls slices from a shelf that was underneath the pizzas that were on the counter. These pizzas looked cold, like they had come out the fridge. We said those were not the slices we chose and didn't look fresh. The woman who was serving us angrily replied, "All of our pizza is fresh!" I was not going to argue a point we could not resolve, but clearly they were not. So kindly we opted for the pizza that recently came out the oven. We were overcharged - they included the pizza they threw in the oven from the bottom shelf plus the fresh pizza. When we asked for a receipt, by that time a couple other customers came in and to avoid further conversation the woman reimbursed us $3.00. Bottom line, Joe's is not how I remember. Pizza was not the same. Customer service was poor. Maybe I should have just kept the memory I had and kept it moving.

Joe's is a great place to go and grab a slice of pizza while out on lunch. Clean interior and fresh food often served with a smile. Delicious buffalo chicken pizza.