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AJ's NY Pizzeria

4.0 (234 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Street sign table markers are cute
Susan R.

Visiting family in the area, and after spending the day at Fort Riley, i decided to check out Manhattan, KS, aka The Little Apple. Took my Italian-American Boston self to AJ's to check out what their website states: "We use an authentic New York Italian recipe. To account for the differences between the Big Apple and the Little Apple, we have worked closely with Tom Lehmann "the Dough Doctor" and the AIB International. Tom is an authority and author in the pizza industry and a Manhattan, Kansas resident. He has been an invaluable resource in our quest to bring you the best NY style slice outside of NYC. To honor this recipe and the people involved, we use only the finest ingredients. If it is not used in the top NY pizzerias, it is not used at AJ's" I arrived just after the lunch rush and ordered the daily slice special ($7.50 for hot ham & cheese) with a fountain drink and decided on an order of garlic knots w/marinara dipping sauce. The knots were delightfully crunch-chewy and garlicky without being vampirish! My slice was huge and there was no skimping on mozzarella. My only criticism is that the "hot ham" circles (under the generous cheese) were not at all like the capicola I expected, but were more of a smoked Virginia ham, which didn't work for me taste-wise. The crust was pretty close to Neapolitan style, but not 100% New Yorkish. But for the Midwest, I'd say it was pretty darn close. If I'd been hungrier, I'd have tried a pepper & onion slice as well. The interior sports a checker taxi cab motif, and once you order at the counter, you're given a NYC street sign marker for a server to deliver to your table. Staff were all friendly and efficient!

Travis T.

The garlic knots were delicious and so was the pizza despite the pizza sauce being a bit sweeter than what've I liked to be. The calzone was delicious and it was worth the 15-minute wait. The inside is decorated like a NY-subway station sort of since the staff will bring out signs with NY street signs to mark your order if you dine-in.

Heather S.

Ohhhh my these are some gooooood wings! Wings are a go to for me i usually just get buffalo or hot ones. I definitely recommend the barbecue ones. Pizza was good i liked how the pepperoni was under and above the cheese. We called ahead and had to wait a little more longer when we got there I'm sure cause they were extremely busy. Great vibes. Cashier lady was very nice and quick with other orders. Im from Texas but if your visiting the area this a place i definitely suggest if your by yourself or with a group! They do it all and well worth it.

Garlic knots
Linda O.

First time here and dang why didn't I find this before graduation day?!?! First off , you MUST get the Cheese Bricks! Amazing!!! Cheese wrapped in bread and covered in butter and garlic, How could you go wrong? We also got the John Stamos and the 18th & 8th pizza's. The Stamos was my fav. We got an order of garlic knots as well but they were just so-so. I felt they needed more butter and garlic. This place is always busy. Lots of outdoor seating as well

Bryan S.

Nice staff took my order and did fantastic. I was in town visiting friends and we were downtown and hungry slice of NY pizza in Kansas with beer...yes & yummy... Did order from front counter- got my food and it was piping hot after a short wait. My order was accurate and I definitely will return when in the situation of hunger and in the area. I really felt valued with my interaction with the staff. They were pleasant and smiling....that goes a long way! Thank you again for being awesome. Respectfully, Bryan Yukon Oklahoma

Ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, was absolutely awesome.Caesar Salad and Garlic Knots were also amazing!
Katie F.

Always a great place to eat in Manhattan with plenty of indoor & outdoor seating for big groups. They have a large menu full of special topping pizzas. The service is always very friendly and quick with your order.

Slice with Canadian bacon, meatball, and fresh basil
Nichole B.

It's been a month since I visited Kansas from out of state and I can't stop daydreaming about this pizza. Hands down the BEST pizza I've had, and you can add any toppings you want by the slice....whaaaat?? I want to go back to Kansas, not to visit my fam but just to get my hands on more of this stuff. I tried the two kinds of toasted ravioli and those were pretty good as well. They also have a huge outdoor patio area that looks really cool, too.

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5 months ago

AJ's is always great, my local go-to for pizza. Love the atmosphere there as well, staff is always friendly and prompt.

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3 months ago

Always a solid spot, best pizza in town with live music on occasion with outdoor seating.

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Great pizza. Defiantly a stop when in Manhappiness or at least take it to go and have when we get home

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1 year ago

Pizza is amazing especially is you want just a slice perfect when you can't decide between two different pizzas best pizza in town for sure!

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2 years ago

The best pizza in town!! Make sure it's not game day or you'll have to wait for this great pizza but it will be worth it!

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2 years ago

Not quite NY style pizza. Maybe with a Midwest twist. But it was good. The sauce was ok, service was adequate

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Really good pizza in the Manhattan area. Cool vibe and nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend it!

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2 years ago

Good pizza with comfortable outdoor dining available. Staff are as attentive. Price was fair.

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