Joe's Pizza

The pizza here is THE BOMB, TOP NOTCH!!! It was so fresh and homemade. The prices are very reasonable for the slice. The staff is kind and friendly and I really enjoyed it. My personal favorite is the Grandma, which is the pizza with tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil, but we also tried the white pizza which was delicious. The dough was flaky and it wasn't oily. Make sure to stop by if you want pizza! Thank you guys for the well service! You guys are so sweet and made us feel at home Edit: these guys are so kind and sweet. We're going to miss them in Florida and wish there was a location like it! We'll never forget y'all 💕🥰🍕✝️💕🍕

We ordered several different ones by the slice but cheese pizza was my favorite! The dough was perfect! Not too thin but not too thick; just right. The size is pretty big, it’s great portion. I’d definitely come back for more

Joe's Pizza was surprising great! It's very busy in a busy area but the pizza is fantastic. Crust is nicely done, I could eat the crust by itself. Staff is efficient and patient with all the randoms coming in here. Not just a tourist spot, but actually good pizza slice.

This pizza is so delicious! Thin and crispy and a very good ratio of sauce and toppings. Friendly staff and they have a lot more options. I loved their pepperoni, you have to get at least 3 slices. Also I brought in two ladies from East Germany and they didn’t speak any English. The people at Joe’s were super helpful and accommodating. They loved the pizza and didn’t want to leave to catch their flight.

Went on a pizza crawl to a few spots I wanted to try out after seeing the One Bite reviews from Dave, hands down Joe’s is the best pie I’ve had in California. After we hit a few spots, we had to go back to Joe’s late at night to grab a few more slices. Great Pie and amazing staff 🤘

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re chasing a legit New York–style slice in Santa Monica, Joe’s Pizza is the go-to spot. Thin, crisp crust with the right fold, balanced cheese-to-sauce ratio, and no gimmicks—just solid execution. Dave Portnoy gave it an 8.1, and honestly, that feels spot-on. I showed up a few minutes before they opened at 12 PM and was first in line—got the very first slice of the day, and it was 🔥 fresh. Grabbed it with their house-made ranch and a 355 ml (12 oz) glass bottle of Mexican Coke—came out to just over $11 before tip. Pricey? Sure. But totally fair for Santa Monica and well worth it. Pro tip: That ranch is next level—creamy, tangy, with a garlicky punch. Perfect dip for that foldable, crispy slice. The Coke seals the deal. Bottom line: Best NY-style slice in Santa Monica, no question. 🍕🔥🥤

We visited here to look out for a cheap option. But it turned out to be cheap AND awesome!!! 🤩 Thier marinara sauce is amazing. For sure you can’t have one slice of it. Try their Grandma’s. It’s worth it.

Came here was hoping for lemonade to be served sadly not , pizza is a bit overpriced. The garlic knots were the best part of the whole meal . Place is very small . Came on October 4th 2025…

This place is awesome! This is a small restaurant with such good pizza. The people working there were really nice and got our slice out really quickly. This NYC pizza had such good undercarriage with such a good ratio of cheese to sauce to crust. The cheese was really cheesy but luckily not overpowering. It tastes like an authentic New York pizza and it's so good! I'm very surprised this place was not busy because this pizza is AMAZING. If you have a chance to go to Santa Monica you have to go try this pizza spot!

The place is nice. As the Halloween is coming up - the put up some spooky stuff around - looks good. Good lighting and atmosphere. A few tables to sit and enjoy your slice of pizza. Good music. As for the service - it's good. For a 5$ pizza slice very good - I sat down to wait for my slice and the guy even brought it to me! Very kind and thoughtful. Pizza itself was good. Crunchy at its foot, soft at the top. Just like I like it. For 5$ well worth the experience. Much better than any mcdonalds or danny's

As a NY lover... who has eaten many slices there.... Pizza was awesome!! Not disappointed AT ALL!! I just wish I took some home! Won't do that again! Lol Can't wait to tell my friends!

This place is local, causal, unassuming and fun. I love it. I got the pepperoni pizza, already made and ready to go. It didn't look like much but oh man, it was good. iIt was the sauce. The sauce is a little bit sweet and savory and has good flavor. It's NY style pizza, meaning thin crust. This place is open until midnight! I love that too. Come check it out for yourself.Sorry, I was so hungry I only remember to stop eating to take a photo when I had 1/4 of a slice of pizza left.

As someone from the East Coast (NJ/NY), I can confirm, this pizza is 100% NYC-approved. I randomly stumbled across this spot on a Sunday evening, and it was packed, which is always a good sign. It's definitely more of a grab-and-go vibe with limited seating, so don't expect a big sit-down meal. But honestly, once you get that first bite, you won't care. The crust was perfectly crispy, not too thin, not too thick, and had that slight char that just hits right. The sauce had the perfect balance of tangy and slightly sweet, and the cheese? So melty, with just the right amount of saltiness. You could tell they weren't cutting corners. Every bite was full of flavor, and you can taste the quality. If you're from the East Coast and constantly disappointed by pizza in other places, this one will give you hope.

I mean, I was not expecting top-notch pizza. Me and my kids were just strolling down Santa Monica and wanted to grab a bite of something before hitting the beach. We found this pizza spot and decided to give it a shot. Right off the bat I knew this would be average at best, but I was surprised to find that this pizza was actually pretty decent. The slices are big, equivalent to 2 large Pizza Hut slices, and they tasted really good. My kids ate the entire slice, and I wanted another when I was done. Now, am I saying it's the best pizza around? No, of course not, but it was really good, and we enjoyed it. I don't understand the negative reviews because we really enjoyed it. Sure, the place is run-down and small, but it was good and worth many more trips in the future! My advice is to give it a shot for yourself.

Far from the best Sicilian pizza I've ever had but get's the job done if you are in the area. Great spot if you need something to bring to the beach.

Controlled chaos for two slices of pizza is a no go for me. Most of their proteins were not available so I settled for cheese and spinach. Good sized slices and amazing cheese to go along with a solid crust but I really wanted pepperoni and sausage. Service was meh and the ambiance was mediocre. Think I'll skip this place online the future.

I'm not a New Yorker, so I won't comment whether this pizza is an "authentic" New York slice, but I will say that I LOVED this spot when we tried it last night. We're new to the neighborhood so was on a sunset walk when we suddenly craved some pizza. My buddy suggested Joe's and I'm glad he did! When I imagine a local pizza spot, this is exactly what I imagine. A no thrills shop, efficient service, freshly baked pizza, and a decent amount of seating both inside and out on the patio. I tried their classic cheese x 2, and a pepperoni slice. They had some more adventurous flavors - but it felt right to start off with the classics. The pizza's are fresh baked, but they do warm it for you in the pizza oven upon ordering. The slices are a solid size, and for me, they were authentic - again, I'm not a New Yorker lol. Around dinner time, it does get busy, but service was decently quick so if you're in the area and craving some pizza, Joe's a good spot to try!

Came with my partner and order two slices of pizza. My pizza was good and delicious, but my partner said his pizza wasn't very good. I did think the pepperoni was different and also extremely small. I usually think from Joe's the pepperoni would be bigger and better but I don't know. Service was fast. Ordered, paid, and ate. There's not much talking just saying what you want. It wasn't pack which was great so we got a seat and ate one pizza. It's a quick stop and eat. Most people are there to eat and go not like a restaurant.

Nice and small little pizza joint, packed with flavor and an atmosphere all its own. Walk in order by the slice or the whole pie. Nice NY style thin crust extra greasy so grab some napkins. Solid dinner choice after walking the beach and streets all afternoon. Guys behind the counter are friendly and welcoming to newcomers. Menu is behind the counter back wall!

I love Joes Pizza. I recommend it to people all the time. I just ordered for delivery for the first time. So disappointed! I ordered 4 slices of pizza and a Caprese Salad. The white pizza my favorite is so overcooked! Took a bite and it was hard as a rock! The Caprese Salad is good but so small for $14.50! I am on chemo and not feeling good today so decided to splurge and get delivery and pay more then I usually do. The red cheese was ok... will not order again :-(

My favorite White pizza. Good flavor and a nice bite to take out of. The crust has a perfect crisp which makes it easier to bite out of it wanting more. Definitely the spot to check out for a pizza slice if you are in Santa Monica checking out the beach. The service is great as well with nice area to eat your pizza weather inside or outside.

Really good local pizza spot! The crust is super tasty, toppings are fresh, and the staff is always friendly. It's a great locals spot to grab a slice or takeout, definitely one of my go-to pizza places in town.

If you're near the pier or Promenade and looking for a solid slice that won't break the bank, Joe's is a good option. It's not the best pizza I've had (though I'm a bit biased after living in NYC and Chicago), but it does the job and is prepared quickly. There are a few tables inside and two or three outside, but it's honestly a great to-go place -- go take it and eat it overlooking the ocean!

The Thin and perfectly toasted crust is what makes this the reason why we came back over and over again during our stay in Santa Monica. My boys liked the cheese, I liked the mama slice. Not many variety of toppings, but the ones they do have, albeit simple, are thumbs up!!!! They do get busy, though service flows just perfectly. Not many seats, but better to go anyway and eat on the beach!

Great pizza, but kind of disappointing that they don't offer free water. Every other spot in Santa Monica does. I even asked for tap water and was told no. Pretty lame.

I love Joe's Pizza, I've been to Joe's in Florida, LA & Santa Monica, and of course the OG in NY. A must have whenever I'm in the area of one on a trip. The perfect NY feeling pizza shop, small and colorful with the aroma of Pizza in the air, Parmesan and Hot Peppers on the table and good customer service. Nice friendly staff and the wait for the pizza isn't more than 5 minutes. Loved the Santa Monica location and will definitely go back next time I'm in LA. The one on sunset or Hollywood blvd is pretty good too!

Pizza was great. I loved the fact that they made new fresh pizza for me even though I was only ordering 1 slice. We bought a total of 7 slices and they made a new pizza for that 7th slice because I didn't want the old slice of that particular kind of pizza. Thank you and we appreciated that service.

Cheesy pizza comes steaming hot! It could be hard to find a good pizza in a tourist attraction place. No need to look further because Joe's pizza is the one. This was my first time trying this spot because a person from New York recommend this place. It's small shop a block away from the beach, but the pizzas are excellent! We got a slice of the white pizza and build our own pie. Highly recommend, especially the white pizza, cheesy, packed with what a pizza should have. Every employees there did a great job.

Suprised I haven't left a review for this place yet!! Suchhhh good thing crust pizza! The white Pizza and the cheese are my favorite! Piping hot and made fresh in house daily. They have slices and while pizzas. This place is definitely popular and for the most part always packed but their fast, efficient and friendly service is indeniable. Seating right outside the restaurant and a bit of seating inside. 10/10 definitely recommend if you're in Santa Monica by the pier wanting a quick bite to eat or a pizza to order and take with you.

honestly the pizza here is whatevers haha. my partner said it was some of the best pizza they've ever had, but idk man. it did hit the spot after biking around the beach though, but a little too oily and stale for my taste!

A small cool hole in the wall of Santa Monica. Small selection but very delicious. Big pizza slices and the cheese is cheesing! Love the ambiance, very fitting for the season. Not enough seats, but it's more a grab and go kind of spot. Definitely a must try!

It offers exactly as advertised; Thin crust & crispy pizza. It was delicious and I have no complaints. The place was small, but that's not even a bad thing. It adds to the overall beach experience, and there are plenty of places to sit outside and have a good time. Service was efficient and employees were very kind. Would recommend if you're looking for a quick bite!

This is not the same as joes pizza on Bleeker Street in NYC. But it's good NY style pizza meaning it's thin crust. A regular cheese slice is $4.25 plus tax (with tax it's $4.69) Their mozzarella cheese is very good. The only thing is CA pizza dough will never be the same as NY/NJ/PA bc the water is different from what all the pizza chefs tell me. CA pizza dough doesn't have the same chewy fluffy texture. But it was still a yummy NY style slice that you can eat as a snack or meal when you are hungry for that quick bite. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extra sauce that I always like on the side is $1 extra so we didn't do that.

Really like how the store is walking distance from the pier! Food: Good pizza with plenty of cheese. The garlic knots was indeed garlic-ly which was great. only thing is the pizza wasnt under heat lamps or anything so they actually heat it up again in the oven Service: Quick and precise service Ambiance: Little seating inside and outside. There's only bar tables and seats. maybe 10 people maximum

A little spot to grab a slice or a full pie. The pizza is thin and slices are big. A nice crispy crust filled with flavors. I had the caprese and the grandma. Grandma has a hint of sweetness but not overly sweet. I loved them both. Customer service was fast and friendly. They have limited seating and no public restrooms so keep that in mind. You won't be disappointed with the pizza here. Stop by and enjoy.

Wow. So bad. I spent over $70 for pizza that I just wanted to throw in the trash. The top was undercooked and the crust was somehow dried out and soggy at the same time. We always get pizza on Friday nights as a fun thing for the kids and decided to try something new. What a mistake. I had to make a whole other dinner just so my kids would eat. Not cool, Joes, not cool.

Was a good low-effort dinner when every place around would surely be high-effort. I had had a late lunch and just needed something quick and easy. The crust was a bit soft and the sauce was more sweet than I prefer, but I still ate it all quickly and I am happy rn. I don't think it's NY pizza, but it's for certain not the chain stuff. Also there is a store two doors down that sells six-packs of beer.

I have a second stomach for NY style pizza. it doesn't matter if it's before dinner, or after dinner, or the middle of the night, if there's a good NY slice shop around, I've got room to put a slice of cheese inside me. Enter Joe's in Santa Monica...even though we'd already had a full Italian dinner nearby, here it was beckoning for us to come in...we did. I got a cheese slice. I ate it. I was satisfied. Where we live in L.A. there is a dearth of legitimate NY city slices...there's a lot of places that say "NY Style" but I mean just being round and kind of thin doesn't quite cut it. The crust has to be SUPER thin and crispy...with a good ratio of sauce and not over-cheesed. That's what you get at Joe's. It's a perfect slice of NYC style pizza...just like from back in the old country (Brooklyn.) Thanks for being their Joe's.

Pretty lackluster. The pizza may be New York Style, but it is disappointing to say the least. Could be compared to a piece of cardboard with tiny lame shriveled pepperonis on top. I don't think its even worth the $5 for this as well when you could get an entire pizza elsewhere. Definitely a skip.

The other day, while on vacation, we walked past Joe's Pizza spot on Broadway near Ocean Avenue. The sight of people sitting on the patio with pizzas topped with glistening grease caught our attention. We couldn't stop thinking about that pizza all afternoon, and by evening, we gave in and walked downstairs to order some for ourselves. We opted for takeout and patiently waited about 20 minutes for our pizza to be freshly cooked and prepared. Bringing it upstairs, we eagerly tore into it. It was so good that only a few slices remained for the next day, and surprisingly, they were just as delicious straight out of the box--whether cold or warmed up in the microwave, they maintained their flavor and texture without becoming hard or chewy. I highly recommend Joe's Pizza for its affordability and great taste--it's a must-try!

Not bad!! Pretty standard quality pizza, nothing too outstanding about it! Tried the pepperoni and cheese, and each were about $4 each! The location is great though, right next to the pier

Two years later, Joe's Pizza remains our top choice for pizza in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. The primary drawback is the parking situation; you'll need to search for parking in one of the nearby structures or on the street, and the area can get quite congested. There's a significant amount of foot traffic in the area, and it's worth noting that homeless individuals are around. As for the service, Anthony was exceptionally friendly, pleasant, and helpful. During a recent visit with my child, he displayed great patience. Their cheese pizza is my favorite, although I tried their white pizza and found it less to my liking. My child is a big fan of their cheese pizza as well. Visiting after school can be enjoyable, but once again, the parking situation can be challenging, especially when you have young children in tow.

Not bad for a quick and affordable bite. We stopped by Joe's on our way to the pier. Picked up 2 slices of their pepperoni pizza for $4.50 each. They heated up the slices for us too. Pizza was slightly burnt on the crust but good overall. The sauce was robust and the pepperoni cups were few but held much flavor.

As others have said, this is not affiliated with the world famous Joe's Pizza in NYC. (Although it seems semi-implied) I ignored my own advice of skipping any place which has 'award winning' or 'world famous' attached to the sign. If you have to announce yourself as 'world famous' in your marketing ... you are probably not. And as any visitor to Cape Cod knows, you can't find ANY restaurant who hasn't won some sort of award for its chowder. Is this New York style pizza? Hmmm ... it looks kind of like New York style pizza in that its larger than most, very flat and more red sauce can be seen than cheese. That's about where it ends. This tastes NOTHING like NYC pizza, unless there was a type of pizza which was made of cardboard and ketchup and used for a movie prop in NYC. First of all, it is 100% apparent that cheap ingredients are used. These cheese has no taste ... the sauce is no different from frozen Elios pizza sauce ... and the crust is bland and not chewy the way properly made dough is. Every pizza is overcooked and the crust cannot be folded, like NY style, as it is cracker-like and crunchy. The toppings are disgusting ... the meatball slices are square and taste like wet dog smells. The pepperoni is okay ... it has some spice to it ... and it cups when cooked. However, for a giant pizza, they put a skimpy amount on for the price. Let's talk about the price ... $30+ per pizza. I realize that this is located in likely the most touristy hot zone in CA next to Fisherman's Wharf. It follows the playbook of almost every touristy restaurant ... below average to mediocre food at sky high prices. But these pies are truly a rip off. Add a delivery fee and two pies are over $70. What a huge disappointment ... I should have known better than ordering from here. If you are very drunk, a slice or two will be awesome. If you are sober and looking for a quick dinner in your hotel room, there are better options. This is no different than the below average 'buck a slice' pizza places in Times Square, with the exception the slices are 4 - 6 times more expensive.

This was my first time back at Joe's in a while. I have to say it tasted like the last time I had it several years ago. Not as good as Joe's on Carmine St in NYC but its a very good slice. If you're in Santa Monica I recommend you stop by and grab a slice or a Pie.

Had high hopes for two reasons: 1- the smell (this place smells incredible. Like the real deal) 2- the name. We made an assumption that it was going to be the same as the one in NYC. Sorta implied. Sadly it was only ok. Nothing like the real deal in NYC, at least not the famous one we went to. It did have a similar look and smell. The crust/foundation was ok. The sauce ok. But not that "omg must have" like in nyc. Oh well. Price was $4-5 a slice and while that's more than many places, it made for an affordable lunch. But I won't be going back. I thought I might need it a second time this vacation if it was the real deal.

**EDITED** Sooo, we brought the pizza back the next day for a refund. The manager not only processed the refund for us, but he offered to give us a free pizza that night for pickup at 8 PM. I'm really glad we got to experience the pizza because it was good! We ate it so fast I forgot to take a photo. It was a definite fail the first night, but the manager really did everything by the book to make it right. Thanks, Marco! ***************************************************************** Do you like burnt pizza? Then this is your place! We ordered a whole pepperoni pizza online for pickup. The order was ready right on time. The flavor of the pizza was spot-on. The pizza was BLACK on the bottom. The ovens are definitely dirty from burnt soot. We picked it up at 9:30 PM, so by the time we brought it back to our hotel and dug in, they were already closed. There's $30 down the drain.

A really solid slice of pizza. I was pretty satisfied and would definitely come back for another pie.

Order a large cheese pizza for delivery on DoorDash and the pizza cold, not even slightly warm, not worth it, never again.

This place is right in the middle of all the madness in Santa Monica by the pier. It's crazy busy and super tiny. Tourist central. The pizza was decent. Glad I tried it. The pizza knots, no so much, way too much butter but good garlic. Again glad I tried it.

Great service, good food, good vibes. the food came out fast no problems everything was delicious

The pizza and customer service are phenomenal! We make it a point to order from there when we're in the area.

I'm surprised they only got a 3.5 average!!!!! :O I personally had an amazing experience! Here's what I got: - Classic NY slice = 5/5 the best, wish I got 2 (or 3 lol) instead of just one - Grandma = 3.5/5 this one wasn't for me, it had too much marinara sauce (though I gotta say, the fresh buffalo mozzarella was delicious!). I'd recommend sticking with the NY slice. - They also gave me a cup of water = 5/5 haha As for the service, it was easily a 5/5: they were super quick and took care of all the guests efficiently, I was impressed that the line was moving fast. I felt bad though because one of the staff members in the back was asking me if I wanted this for here or to-go but I didn't hear and thought he was talking to someone else. So he had to yell a little to get my attention since I was just looking at my phone. But he wasn't rude at all or upset, he was patient if anything. So when you go there, make sure you pay attention :) I sat outside since I love people watching but a homeless person approached, asking for food or money. He was all nice and polite about it but you just never know what they're gonna say or do or how they're going to act. He then left and came back, and started smoking a cigarette not too far -_- so I guess just keep that in mind if you ever consider eating outside.

Amazing service! Kind workers, and very fast. Great location, right by the beach. Delicious pizza

Joe's Pizza is a small pizza shop right next to the beach in Santa Monica. They have locations throughout Los Angeles but are more known in New York. It was pretty busy and the staff felt rushed. The tables and shop itself were a bit messy too since it was busy. There is seating in and outside of the store. Overall, it's a good place to stop by for pizza if you're in the mood but takeout is probably a better option. Pizza We ordered a slice of cheese, pepperoni, the white pizza, and the grandma pizza. The slices had thin crusts and a sweet sauce. They also warm it up right before giving it to you so it's nice and hot. We enjoyed all the slices but they were around $5 each which is pretty high for a single slice since they are pretty thin. Overall, we loved the taste but would recommend sharing a whole pizza with friends. Overall The ambiance: 3.5/5 The food: 4/5 The price: $$

This pizza spot makes me feel like I'm in New York again!! We usually get by the slice. I like the grandma, margherita, or caprese! The taste is so flavorful & the crunch is perfect. Definitely has the New York pizza spot vibe. Eclectic music playing- which I enjoyed. If they're really busy, good luck on finding a spot to sit. But good thing they are by the beach! We've enjoyed our pizza while sitting on the benchs across the street, overlooking the beach. Very enjoyable experience!

I got Grandma slice which was pretty tasty - they use tasty tomato sauce and the dough is crispy. It holds a slice very well without bending. Thats about all positive. The pizza slice and a can of soda cost me $9. The guy who takes orders work at the cash register and at the same time put pepperoni with his bare hands on top of the cooked pizza. There almost no space to sit or stand inside. Outside the trash was full.