Sofia Pizza Shoppe

Cute little pizza shop with pretty good slices. Nice place to grab and go. Service was very quick and they were extremely friendly. Got a spinach:cheese pizza and really delicious- recommend

Just went here today and honestly it was a great time. I had a cheese pizza and a margarita pizza slice and honestly both sauces were amazing. The cheese pizza has a very savory sauce and the margarita pizza had a very garlicky sauce and I really appreciated the differences. Very fun place, great counter service and honestly, even though I'm from Maryland and it's probably not a fair comparison but one of the best places I've been to in a while and we have really good pizza in Maryland so that's saying something. See the pictures. Go to the place. Great vibe. Enjoy.

We walked into Sofia the other day for a quick lunch. They offer a lunch special and we ordered it plus one extra slice. The cheese slices were excellent. Thin crust and cooked nicely. Very limited seating in or out but we got two seats at the bar where the windows open to the sidewalk. All in all, a very good lunch. Back again for a good lunch while the day is warming up and the sun is out. Another delicious pizza lunch for two.

Very sloppy slices, but tasty. Extra sauce and nice crisp crust, albeit too thin for the toppings (just tomato and cheese!). Great value though!

Since 1955, you can have here one of the best Pizza slices in the city . Always crunchy, tasty and fresh. The waitstaff are very friendly. Highly recommended!

More like a 4.5/5. The crust is very thin and snaps like a cracker, while the sauce and cheese are very high quality. The best we had was the Sicilian, where you could really taste the delicious cheese and sauce. Our second favorite was the Vodka. My partner liked the spinach a lot too (it's a very spinachy taste, which I personally don't like, but you'll love if you like spinach). The pepperoni slice was good, though pretty salty. Overall, a great choice for this neighborhood.

Pretty good pizza!! small space but still tasty pizza, $7 for 2 slices & a soda

Amazing pizza! Thick crust with a delicious sauce and toppings. A whole pie takes about 20 minutes to prepare but it gives you time to either check out the neighborhood or sit and people watch.

The pizza here is delicious. The crust is thin and crispy and the cheese is just the right proportion. The service is very friendly and the price is reasonable. They have a lunch deal for 1 slice of pizza and drink for $7.

Regular slice: thin. Decedent crisp. Sweet sauce. Good cheese. Very good typical nyc slice Mushroom slice: below average. Mushrooms flavorless. Margarita slice: good flavors. Good prices. Good pizza. Would return.

Good New York style local pizzeria. Exposed brick, stool and small counter seating. What you would expect of a local joint. Pricing is fair, got the pepperoni pie. Crisp thin crust, tangy sauce and good cheese and pepperoni. Holds their own against others. Mostly takeout, stay for a quick slice or two. Been around since '50s, they must be doing something right.

Really disappointed. I was all fired up to get some great pizza and it just kind of left me flat. It was thin, as expected, was well baked, and it had a little bit of crunch. The sauce and cheese were just not very good. So, absolutely nothing wrong with it as long as you are looking for middle of the road pizza. Just not the step above experience I was looking for

Cute little pizza shop with pretty good slices. Nice place to grab and go. Service was very quick and they were extremely friendly. Got a spinach:cheese pizza and really delicious- recommend

Really delicious fresh, flavorful pizza; really friendly! Slices are on the thin side.

Really good NY slices. Place is really small and only has one or two stools to eat but you could easily take this to the east river area and eat there. Service was super quick and two slices was under $10. Both tasted great, can't complain!

**vegetarian review ** I think I saw someone on Reddit recommend this place so had it bookmarked for a while. I stopped by on a cold winter day craving hot food and boy did this place deliver. The service was quick and the folks at the shop were nice. There is small seating space but we were able to find spots. I got the spinach dip and the margarita. Both were heated to perfection. I love how thin and crisp they were. I also got the garlic knot which was quite nice but didn't stand up to the same bar as the pizza. Highly recommend. It's a little far from my restaurant else I'd definitely stop once more on my trip.

The food is absolutely delicious. My favorite pizza in the city hands down. However, their delivery is absurdly slow. Every single time I order it takes over an hour. I took a break from them for a while because the last time took over 1.5 hours. Today, I decided to give them another chance, but unfortunately it's been an hour and still no food. I suggest you either eat there or pick up yourself because the pizza is great but your pizza will be ice cold if you opt for delivery.

Truly amazing pizza, thickness wise id say it's thicker than your average ny slice but honestly at the end of the day I go for flavor and the flavor was there. I got a standard cheese There was some seating but not much, much more of a grab and go situation but you can make it work like I did if you really couldn't resist yourself. I mean sometimes you just need a slice of pizza and this hit the spot.

Solid slices, good food and good service. No complaints and always worth the walk there during my lunch break. It's a small little joint, but there's usually seating available. Slightly pricey but worth the splurge.

Very good, perfect undercarriage , perfect pepperoni amount , and perfect price ..............

Definitely worth taking a trek to first Ave & 54th Street for a slice of their world class pizza. You won't be disappointed with this thin crust pizza.

I just found my new favorite pizza spot in the area - Sofia's! Their pizza is thin and crispy - sometimes I don't like how NY pizza slices are pretty doughy in the crust, but Sofia's does it just right. I love their spinach dip slice - it's my new favorite! I did try their vodka slice and was unimpressed by this - I wasn't sure if it was vodka or margherita. I will be back to try their other slices, but their spinach dip slice I will definitely be back for!

Holy moly! I didn't expect to find good pizza walking distance from home! This far exceeded my expectations. I actually discovered this spot through the app Too Good To Go. The surprise bag was amazing- I got 3 slices of pizza! When I arrived and was greeted by the friendly staff, I showed my order and she promptly threw my items in the oven. I was able to walk out with a warm dinner! I didn't peep until I got home but boy oh boy the box smelled so good. To my delight, I got the margherita, spinach dip, and vodka. I thought I would take a few bites of each for taste and save the rest... I didn't expect a generous amount of food but I also didn't expect each slice to be so perfectly thin crust that was crispy yet doughy and chewable.. and so deliciously crafted. I ended up finishing my slices quicker than the walk over to the shop. Thank you for the surprise- it was a treat and I'll be back!

Sofia's Pizza Shoppe is our favorite pizza place. They may have minimal sitting available but do not let that stop you from stopping by. They have delicious New York pizza and a variety of pizza. Added bonus - they are a nut free facility which is a must for customers managing nut allergies. And don't forget to order the garlic rolls - so good! Can't wait until our next visit to NYC so we can stop by!

Spinach Dip Pie is good. Everything else just so-so. I stay nearby sometimes, but had a bunch of slices delivered in the rain, so maybe ordering slices just isn't the way to go, so ignoring temperature, the flavor and topping of the slices just wasn't anything to write home about. The Season Grandma slice with cup and char pepperoni and hot honey was the second best, but I've had better elsewhere. If you're in a pinch or imbibing at the GoC across the street, come here, get that Spinach Pie slice. Sadly, otherwise, plenty of other good pizza spots within a 5 minute walk of here that I'd prefer to go to.

No ambiance except normal slice shop, service what you'd expect - but the pizza is just about perfect. Many options, but I'm a purist. Maybe pepperoni or extra cheese, but I'm happy it's close by. Good pizza is not so easy to find nowadays - there's a really pretty place across the street with pretty but tasteless slices. How is that even possible? So I'm truly grateful Sofia is only a few feet north. Let's hear it for straightforward goodness!

Slim pickings in manhattan for a good slice. This one is pretty decent. The sauce is the best part. I saw a reference to J&V in Brooklyn. Not sure of the relation, but this is way different. Definitely a thinner slice. I think they might be using cheese slices rather than shredded cheese, which makes for a bit of a different melt.

Amazing pizza, absolutely delicious! Small standing area to eat and with only a couple chairs outside it's good if you're looking to pickup some pizza on the go!

Perfect thin crisp crust. The way I think a NYC classic type of pizza should taste :) Son was craving pizza and just wanted cheese. We ordered a pie. The gentleman whipped one up in under15 mins. Fresh out of the oven - the herbs, sauce, cheese, & crust - excellent proportion of all. We loved it!!! Highly recommended!!! Wish there was one of these shoppes on the UWS :) As I'm writing the review, I'm eating a piece that was leftover and waiting in our fridge - still delicious cold.

Passed by and it's small and next to a huge pizza shop, but it had a much more real family pizza shop vibe. The person at the counter was very friendly and helpful in deciding what slices to get. I got the spinach and artichoke slice and OMG it was so good!! I prefer this over Artichoke's any day. It had the perfect amount of spinach and artichoke, wasn't overly oily, the bread was a good texture. I've been thinking about it all week after getting a slice! I also tried a deep dish style pepperoni with hot honey and onions slice, that was very good too, but my favorite definitely was the spinach and artichoke! My new favorite pizza place in the area for sure!

We ordered a regular pie for delivery and it was very good. The cheese was a little messy like they didn't wait for it to cool before they delivered it, but it still tasted great. The crust was not too thin or too thick, the sauce was great and a good amount of cheese. I would order from here again.

Sofia's is around the block from where I live and I think they offer a solid NY slice. Their crust is nice and thin and manages to stay crisp when picking it up. I'm a pepperoni gal and I think they give the right amount of pepperoni toppings. It's a small pizza joint, but they have some seating options inside and outside. I like to sit and enjoy my pizza while people watching as pedestrians walk by. Overall it's a solid pizza join in the neighborhood to get that pizza craving fixed. I wouldn't say it's the best pizza in NYC, but best in the neighborhood.

The first time I went there They overheated my slice so it was like molten lava and Unbeknownst to me when I took a bite it burned the roof of my mouth-- the most severe burn I've gotten from eating for the last 20 years.!! OK I understand things happen but most times when you get a slice of pizza that's going to burn a roof of your mouth are usually tell you--hey be careful it's really hot. She didn't bother. Next time I showed up at 10:45am. It's raining out and it's about 45°F and they told me they were opening up at 11 AM. So I figured it's only 15 minutes I'll just wait. The guy could see I was waiting outside the shop. A new guy shows up and starts counting money and Ignores me. They didn't open 11. Nor they acknowledge me when I asked them what time they were really opening. He just ignored me and it was well past 11. If you're the owner and you're actually reading this you should just know this about your employees. They care not about your customers. In the end I just went next-door to buy pizza from a different shop.

Tiny spot that is mostly for take-away pizza slices, however they have a couple of sandwich options as well. They have a couple high top stools outside, but that is about the extent of their seating. I got two slices of pepperoni pizza. The pizza was solid, and the pepperoni was very fresh and crispy, however it was extremely greasy 6.5

Got their award winning classic cheese pizza for delivery. It arrived warm and crispy, not at all soggy. It had a good amount of sauce and cheese, and was very flavorful. Overall it was decent. My only complaint was that the sauce was a touch too salty for me. It's also on the slightly more expensive side for a cheese pizza.

Classica was on point! Haven't been able to have a slice of NY style pizza in years and these were very good. Definitely hit the spot!

Wow. Ummmmm I had a slice of pepperoni pizza and a spinach pie and wow. Both were outstanding NY styled pizzas. I was full after those crispy pieces of pizza. Crispy thin crust, cheesy cheese, and thick pieces of pepperoni. Spinach is their most famous. They are also famous for their upside down pizza. Staff were also so nice and worked hard and fast. I saw one grate cheese and idk how he did it so fast because I could never do that at home.

We just flew in from Florida and pizza is always a must do. We decided to try it here and we were not disappointed. The staff were super nice and there are a few tables outside to eat the pizza at. It's always better to eat it right from the oven then sitting in a pizza box for several minutes. I ordered a Grandma Slice and A Vodka Sauce Slice and my boyfriend got his usual Pepperoni which he loved. The vodka sauce is very light and I loved it. The Grandma Slice was larger than the usual ones I've seen and lots of garlic which for me is a plus. I would definitely come back to try other Slices. I highly recommend this pizza place.

I don't think you're getting any better garlic knots than this place. Plus whatever they put in the sauce must be addictive. Much love from Philly. Small location. Few seats inside and some tables outside. Can't complain at all!

When in New York, getting a New York slice is an absolute must. We stopped by Sofia's Pizza Shoppe for a quick bite and it definitely did not disappoint! I got their spinach dip slice, and my hubby got their pepperoni slice. Everything, and I mean everything -- from the slightly charred crust, stretchy cheese, fresh spinach, and generous pepperoni toppings, was perfection. To us, this embodies what a perfect NY slice should taste like. We wish we came back for a second slice but that just means we'll have to return the next time we're in NY. If you're in the area, you must grab a slice from Sofia's. Definitely pricier than most pizza joints but you're getting a down right good pizza. I still dream about this place! It's a must try.

Authentic NYC pizza they way it oughta be. The crust is just right. The "seasonal slice" - basically a grandma slice w/pepperoni - is out of this world.

Best in NYC- pizza done perfectly- thin crust- very good quality tomato sauce. Place is small - no real place to sit - had 2 stools

In my search for the best pizza in the neighborhood I came across Sofia Pizza Shoppe. This was my first order and I was not disappointed! We ordered the Classic Pizza with pepperoni and the Cheesy Garlic Knots. The sauce to cheese ratio was perfect and the cheesy garlic knots are insanely delicious! While the price is high, it's comparable with other pizzerias. Highly recommend this pizza shop if you are in the area.

When looking for a good slice of pizza it takes time, you find a place that has a great crust but the sauce is blah or one that has an amazing sauce but the cheese tastes like it came from the dollar store. Well if you are in the area this place will not disappoint. Starting with the plain slice the dough is the perfect thickness and follows the traditional single handed fold while holding its shape! Pizza was cooked to perfection with a nice crisp crust, the suave has a nice flavor and balance between the dough cheese and sauce. The pepperoni pizza unlike the plan slice the single hand fold happens but the point drops, the reason for the drop is the amount of these mini pepperoni slices that they put on. Each bite you get that great cheese, sauce, dough mix and this pop of flavor bursts from the pepperoni slices. Now on to the vodka slice again the fresh ingredients with this vodka sauce that is pleasing to the taste and cooked to perfection. No harsh taste from cheap vodka. 3 slices are my limit!!! People seemed to complain about the cost of the slice (plain 3 25, pepperoni 4.50) but pay for quality ingredients. If u want to pay $1.00 per slice go to times square this place has flavor!!!!

Ran out of Grandma so got their Upside Down instead, which was recommended. Oily and fluffy! Nice crunch on the bottom. Amazing!

We are firmly in the middle of era of the square slice in NYC, and for my money, the seasonal square here is the literal "BEST IN THE CITY". If there's a more perfect pairing of pizza toppings than pepperoni and onion, I sure ain't aware of it. This takes that combo and presents it in the most beautiful, life-changing way imaginable, atop literal perfect grandma pizza that would bring tear to any nona's eye. My alliterations surely would not due the experience justice so just do yourself a favor and take yourself to this relatively soulless stretch of midtown and grab yourself the slice to end all slices. PS, don't let the name fool ya, the slice seems to be available year round.

Nice variety of pizza and slices were superb NYC pizza and the employees here are quite nice, highly recommend!

The flavor is amazing but I can't help feeling like I've been taken advantage of. I paid $64 for two pies equal the size of two personal pizzas. I understand that cauliflower crust comes with a premium which I'm more than happy to pay but only when they are comparable to the regular size. I also paid an additional $4 for pepperoni on a much smaller pizza, so I feel like the price should be adjusted since it's an item that already exists on the menu? I'm not sure how I feel about this place if you have a gluten allergy: it feels like they're making you pay a much larger premium than they are presenting.

This is the best pizza place in the neighborhood, and among the best in the city. Absolutely superb, mouth watering slices. You must have the pepperoni and the spinach dip. Actually everything is great, you can't go wrong. But those are my go-to slices. It's always good, super consistent quality.

I was really glad when Sofia reopened after the pandemic, as I had been craving their vodka and Sicilian slices! Right now, you can either get your pizza for takeout/delivery, or they have a couple of small tables set up outside. This is very tasty pizza and more than just your average slice place with the same sort of flavors as everyone else. They have a bit more creative options, and everything always seems fresh. Give them a try when you are in the neighborhood!

Ordered the keto cauliflower crust vodka pizza for takeout via Ubereats. It took about 1.5 hours to arrive and was cold by the time I got it. I was able to heat it up and it tasted fine. The sauce wasn't the most flavorful but I did quite like the crust. The crust was thin and well baked. For people looking for keto foods, this was a great option as an alternative to regular pizza! I deducted one star because at $25, the size was much smaller than I expected - it was about the size of a mini personal pie.

This was my favorite pizza joint in the UES/mid town east because of their awesome pepperoni cup slices and legit thin crust that's crunchy and stays steady as you pick it up. Dunno why when I eagerly opened up my box, the pepperonis weren't the small award winning cups but rather just plain like any other pizza joint. Obviously I was disappointed. Not sure why but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and go back next time.

Sofia's is my go-to pizza shop in the city! I would recommend getting a slice of Sofia's NY pizza to anyone. I personally enjoy their thin crust pizzas over the chewier thicker ones but you should give both a try. About 1.5 years ago, my friend and I decided we wanted to try this pizza shop out except they were closing in half an hour. After running a few avenue blocks, we realized we weren't going to make it and taxied the rest of the way. We frantically sprinted into the store right before closing and the cashiers were kind enough to take our orders and give us a free slice each. Now that I live 2 blocks away, I've been frequenting the shop most weekends. The service is fast and friendly. The pizzas have an amazing amount of flavor with a crust that is both crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I totally think it's worth the steep-ish price tag. I would suggest checking out the shop to try the pizza fresh and right out of the oven.

Must get their spinach pizza! Came here because a friend recommended the spinach pizza - it was crispy, served hot, and perfect. I was worried that the dough would be soggy or the topping would be too heavy for a thin crust style but they've done a great job. They're the opposite of Artichoke Pizza - thin with light and flavorful topping as opposed to thick crust topped with a pound of Artichoke sauce. Reasonably priced slices, not a crazy line on a Friday night, and their other slices are good too. Highly recommend!

Recently, the Daily Mail made a list of 101 Best Pizza places in the United States. Being a fan of pizza and having gone on numerous crawls over the years and being a fan of ranking food, embarking on hitting up numerous pizza places on the list became an instant challenge. At least for my former roommate that is taking this fairly seriously. She decided to focus on Manhattan alone before going through the other boroughs so Sofia's was first at number 88. Going from bottom to top. The store in itself is insanely small. It's not really much of a sit down restaurant, unless you feel like noshing on a slice on a high stool facing a ledge that looks out to the window facing the street. It's more of a grab a slice and go home to your over-priced upper midtown east apartment kind of place. The Pizza - While the roommate went with the classic Margherita; I opted to be adventurous and went with a vodka and a pepperoni. The Marg looked better than the vodka sauce one and I kind of regret not going that route. It was good and the base is nice with a little crunch. This pizza does not wilt. I burned my tongue and roof of my mouth in anticipation. The other pizza looked more cheesy though and balanced. Pepperoni - really above average. It reminds me of the small cups with the oil collecting inside of them like at Prince Street Pizza. Another lady's spinach artichoke slice looked great as well. There's a gimmicky pizza they sell by appointment only I've read about and seen on instagram: The Doughdici. Claiming it's Detroit style (Not completely and I beg to differ (our crust isn't that thick). It almost looks like too much though, being a huge pan deep pizza souffle with. . . . . tons of dough and tons of crunch. All in all. . . . . I see this as being one of the best pizzas . . . . on the Upper East side and for this area. . . . . number 88 for the nation is probably an accurate assessment with all of the other places around. It's a really good slice for a somewhat decent price - $3.50 for plain cheese/$4.50 for anything with a topping.

A few of my managers and I were working in the area, when one of them mentioned they were hungry. Normally this means I'm buying lunch. Today was no different. I didn't know they area so I let Yelp be my guide and with such glowing reviews "Sofia Piazza Shoppe" was on the menu today. We couldn't leave the building so it was necessary to have it delivered. I'm not a fan of food apps, so having someone there to deliver was definitely a plus. I spoke to someone who got my phone number wrong a few times. Once we hand that squared away I ordered. I ordered two specialty pies, but it took him a minute to tell me if they make buffalo pie. Once that was green lit, I ordered four drinks and we waited about twenty minutes. At that time they called up and the food came. The pizza was piping hot. That's was definitely welcomed by the group. Only issue was we only received one soda can instead of four. We didn't argue because the smell of the food distracted us. When we started to eat, the votes came in quick. It was 3 out out four that liked it. I was part of the plus group. I liked the buffalo slice. It was good, not great, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. I just wish I would have had something to wash it down. I think it's worth going to again. In the future If in the area, I can see it being a option. We just have to make sure we specify we want four drinks.

Delicious pizza and made with love!! We were visiting and tried the pizza out one night with the family. We loved it so much that we got it a 2nd night! I wish we had better pizza places like this in CA. We ordered a 1/2 mushroom and 1/2 of meatball (super delicious!!) I also loved how kind the cashier was, I am so sorry I don't remember her name now, but she was the best and very good people! I would come here again for sure, on my next trip!