Benny DiCarta's is the best NY style pizza we have eaten in years. It's a "2 paper plater!" That crunch tho! Served up quickly & piping hot- cooked to perfection. Located downtown, walk up order at the counter, cozy & seating inside to smash real quick and bounce. Be sure to give them a try if you like to fold your pizza! So yummy! We will definitely be back every time we visit Kalamazoo. read more

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Stopped in at Benny D's for a slice and it was out of this world! Staff was friendly, food came out fast, slices were huge, and the whole place was super clean. We will be back soon! read more

Good slice on the go. Its gigantic!!! It's a good place to stop and get a quick bite. read more

Benny DiCarta's - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I have never left a review on a place before but I'm honestly kind of shaken up from what happened tonight. We came in for a couple slices of cheese pizza (that was the entire order, nothing else) and waited for 25 min. Which was okay, I don't mind waiting and I knew they were short staffed. I was starting to get a little frustrated when the lady behind the counter was serving people that came in 5,10,15 mins after us and ordered the same thing or something close to it, which I still didn't say a word. We were sitting down for a bit and then after a while I started to stand up (not for any reason other than I just didn't want to sit anymore) and right after that is when the lady behind the counter asked me (for the third time) if I wanted my pizza to go and I responded "yes please". She then started yelling, not at me but obviously about me, "customer service sucks the life out of me" and that some people are just "horrible". She made a statement that "I don't understand why people don't get that we're ducking short staffed". She then handed me my pizza and I told her thank you and to have a good evening and she rolled her eyes and scoffed at me. I honestly am a very non confrontational person and tend to not get involved in things but this interaction left me feeling confused, anxious and offended. The pizza was very good and the inside of the restaurant was clean but unfortunately the service was so poor that we will not be returning. read more

Delicious pizza Very filling for the size and good prices all Around Simple and smart Kind staff read more

Benny DiCarta's - Slice of pizza and pepsi - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ordered online. Super easy. Once again great experience. Trick must be to come when it's not busy, like now, Tuesday afternoon. Great pizza, no doubt about that. Huge slice of pizza $6.50 soda $1.50. One slice is perfect. Perfectly full. You know I'll be back! The pizzas are FRICKING HUGE!! read more

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Pizza slices the size of your head. That's what you can expect at Benny DiCarta's! I stopped in recently and got a slice for lunch. Their whole pizzas are 28" in diameter and if you eat an entire one in 28 minutes you get a cash prize. I asked the kid working if anyone's completed it and he said that three people have! Whoa. The slices are really huge and only about $5-$7. They had 3 specialty slices as well as classic slices (pepperoni, sausage, cheese). Nate got the Tarantino (chicken, bacon, and ranch) and I got the sausage. They have a cooler full of canned/bottled drinks. The employee taking our order was kind and patient. It took a bit of time for us to get our slices but they were hot and fresh and easy to eat, not too floppy. There's some indoor seating and a bit of outdoor seating in the back. The ambiance isn't anything to write home about, but it is a decent spot to eat or you can easily take your slice to go. I liked the amount of cheese and flavor of the sauce. The sausage was thin slices of sausage links rather than chunks. The sausage could've had a bit more flavor but I liked the pizza and I'm glad we got to try it! Definitely would be a good post-bar spot. read more

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Stopped here between bars one Friday night for some drunken eats. The slices are the size of your head - really though, from my personal experience this is the biggest piece of pizza I have ever eaten. The wait was quite a long time for just a couple slices, but it was good food. Nothing to rave about, but it certainly did the job! It wasn't too busy at that time of night. They have a nice setup and the service was decent! read more

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I have been wanting to try this spot for a few years. I've been told about the humongous pizza slices and the rumors were 100% true! lol Located in KZ, this cute little pizza spot is located in the heart of town. We had been busy hopping around, but we saved room for a slice of pizza. They have a pretty creative menu and one can purchase an entire pizza. The size of the pizza box is larger than a person. We decided to try a slice of the pepperoni. Of course, we were going to split it. Overall, the pizza was decent. I think the novelty of this place will bring the crowds. If you are in the area, grabbing a slice is most certainly worth your time. read more

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I love this place the pizza is absolutely huge! no wonder they sell it by the piece. They have a theme for toppings or you can have it plain. It is monthly. The place is always hopping at lunch and the food is tasty. They have soda pop too, in cans. A whole pizza is 28 inches nice! They have an eating challenge: Eat a whole pizza pie in 28 minutes not me and I love pizza! 'The Benny's Challenge is open from 2-5 PM and 8-11 PM daily (unless otherwise approved by a manager). Contestant and staff must sign a waiver indicating whether the participant is a Professional or Amateur.' read more

I normally love this place but I tried to go there on friday well before they closed and they weren't open. I called earlier in the day to confirm their hours and those were not correct. I wish they could have left a note or a message saying they were closed before I arrived:( read more

The pizza by the slice is amazing! I stopped by there when working at the Kalamazoo event center and was very happy with the pizza.

The portion sizes are huge - I mean like size of half a normal pizza! I asked to have mine cut in half for personal reasons (because I make messes like a pro mess maker - but this saved me from "wearing" my pizza). The slice was a 4.5/5! (The other half a point in my score is due to the guy working there being so personable and cheerful ) read more

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The pizza is great and the size is absurd!! I went purely to see if it was as good as I'd heard. The pizza was pretty good, super thin pizza. If you like thin pizza you'll love it! I was impressed at the crispness of it and happy to find the back not soggy. I was surprised there are only a few kinds to choose from, and not whatever types of pizzas you want. I believe they change the toppings out daily. And for the price $5.50 for pepperoni it was good! read more

Benny DiCarta's - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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WOW! We just got our first pizza from Benny's downtown. This thing is crazy! But crazy good! Big is an understatement. While size matters, it tastes great too. We got a half garlic/mushroom and half pineapple/cherry-pepper pizza. They were both great and we will definitely get this again. But maybe ordering "by-the-slice" since each slice is as big as some others whole pies. The staff was super helpful and friendly too. read more

Benny DiCarta's - HUGE portions - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Would 100% eat again and would recommend to anyone! The hot honey on top made my pepperoni pizza amazing. The staff was very friendly and my wife and I would eat again in a heartbeat. read more

Good pizza. Good value. Terrible service. Filthy urinal. If you can take the poor attitude and don't need the restroom it's great. read more

Benny DiCarta's - Filthy urinal. - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

This is the pizza place that downtown Kalamazoo has needed. Super excited for owners Jeff and Colleen, even if he gave me a hard time for being a Red Sox fan. The atmosphere is legit, a fun, brightly colored, city vibe. The pizza is delicious, perfectly floppy "Virginia style" (pretty much New York) with paradoxically crispy and chewy crust. The ovens they use are magical. It can be pretty busy, so plan ahead. I'd encourage you to go toward the beginning of a meal rush if you want to get in and out, or you could call ahead for a whole pie (masssive pizza). Four of us, all pretty big dudes, split a whole pizza, and three of us were just past pleasantly full. Fortunately, they do offer single slices (plenty to eat for most people). If you like pizza, and if you enjoy downtown, this place is a must try. Go in, grab a slice, and walk around for awhile. You can also sit and enjoy it in the alley seating out back. Either way, you can't go wrong with Benny's. read more

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We've been going to Benny's once a week for about a year now and it's always really good. We grab a couple of Cheese slices and 2 cans of Soda and don't forget the Garlic butter, so good. It's a late night bar crawl stop so avoid it at late night weekends kids pack the place after a night of drinking. read more

Ordered my 1 slice of pizza about 15 minutes ago and am still waiting. Benny's has really good pizza but for a slow evening, this is a long wait. The woman, who I believe is the manager, took my order and is sitting around on her phone, watching TikTok very loudly with no consideration for the people here. She was not helping make the pizzas or do anything until I asked "how long is the wait?" After sitting there for 15 minutes. I still like their pizza, but this wasn't a great visit. read more

Great pizza and even better people!! The owner is so nice and the employees are great too! The pizza was awesome! Surprisingly, being a cheese pizza girl, the pepperoni is my favorite so far! It was just full of flavor and the crust was amazing. A wonderful place to get pizza with your friends and family! read more

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Wow. We ordered a large pizza for takeout and cannot believe the size of this thing! It was so delicious too. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly. Best pizza experience in Michigan thus far. read more

This is good thin pizza. Toppings are limited but we have never had anything but an excellent slice. Service is always attentive and the ambiance casual. Wish there was something similar south of town/Portage. read more

Husband was hungry for pizza. We were walking around downtown and came upon this cool little place! Their pizzas are thin and DELICIOUS! And GIGANTIC! You can buy them by the slice or try carrying this bad boy home in a huge box. They have all the safety protocols in place and everything is neat and tidy. They don't have fountain sodas but they do have many beverages to take with you if you choose. I especially loved their sticker wall. I can't wait to go back and get some more! read more

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Holy shit. If you're looking to eat pizza tonight I recommend ordering their big slices immediately. I door dashed 4 slices for my roommate and I, and we could barely finish the first 2. I would get this again in a heartbeat read more

It was a good slice! During COVID shut down we ran in to grab some slices to go. The place was super clean and the people working were really quick. We got two cheese slices and one pepperoni. If you work downtown...want a good lunch deal. $5 for the pepperoni and $4 for the cheese and they are huge. It was chilly out but since because of the shutdown we couldn't sit down, we ran out back and sat on their little deck to eat. It was chilly but can't wait to hang back there in the decorated alley when the weather is better and things are open. The pizza was really good. Like a New York slice..overflowing the paper plate. Nice crispy crust and the sauce was delicious. They know just the right toppings on it to still be able to fold it and lose the whole thing. Definitely going back and probably getting a whole pie to take home. read more

Benny DiCarta's - Good thing I had a decent sized trunk to put the monster boxes in! - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

First of all, the pizza was incredible! The crust! Oh man. Unbelievable. Great sauce and toppings. And then there's the ridiculous size of the slices. It's a clever hook. The owner was super fun and energetic, giving us some fun tips on our first visit to Kalamazoo. Out back they have a closed off alley so we sat out at a table in the summer sun to enjoy our pizza. A nice to Can't wait to come back to KZoo and hit up Benny DiCarta's. read more

Benny DiCarta's - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Could be the best valued and tasting pizza in town. Seriously 6 bucks gets you a very large slice. Love the slightly spicy tomato sauce. Not hot just flavorful spicy. read more

I finally made it here for lunch. The young lady at the counter was so helpful explaining their offerings. You c add n get a huge slice with anything you want on it. They have a couple of specials each day. The pizza was yummy and very reasonably priced. Service was fast even though it was busy. read more

Benny DiCarta's - Slice of pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Was taken out for lunch while in town for work... being an east coast native I was a bit skeptical of Michigan pizza... I was happily impressed with the pizza size and taste! Definitely would recommend this small local spot downtown! read more

Benny DiCarta's - Sausage pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Want to have a game night or get together with friends and need something to feed everyone?! I highly suggest getting a whole pizza from @bennydicartas! This pizza was a monster, but it tasted so good! Depending on hungry you are, one to two slices could feed one person. Just make sure you have a vehicle big enough to bring it home! read more

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Love coming here and getting a giant slice. They have a rotating specialty pizza. I enjoy what ever chicken one they have. If you bring a whole pie home make sure you have a SUV or pickup truck to get the 26er him read more

Benny DiCarta's - 26ers - Pizza Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ok, hear me out. This was not a bad place to eat. The service was good, the food is inexpensive, the restaurant has a really nice selection of drinks, and they serve very large slices of pizza. So it was all fine. I just honestly didn't love the pizza. It had been recommended as an awesome pizza place with huge slices that they serve on two paper plates. So I ordered one slice of pepperoni and one slice of sausage. Each one honestly tasted like a sodium bomb. I don't know if it was the crust, the sauce, or a little bit of everything but something made it way way way too salty. I was starving, got about halfway through the second slice and had to give up. So to each his own. This is a pretty popular joint on the edge of the downtown K-Zoo area, and I imagine it's pretty popular in the evenings. There are locals who swear by it. It just was not very good, in my opinion. I want to say I'd like to go back and give it another try but I feel like I still have that briny taste in my mouth from choking down their salt lick pizza slices, and it's been two months since I've been there. I recommend avoidance of this place unless this is how you believe pizza should taste, in which case, knock yourself out. Not for me. read more

We spotted this new pizza joint from the Kalamazoo Menu Group, and tried them for lunch. Their shop is clean and orderly and the two fellows working the order and ovens were very friendly and funny. We bought our slices and some bottled water and they were ready minutes afterwards. The pizza! I rarely ever write an Oh-My-God sort of review but this place has it nailed! Drop in, quick pay, quick pick up, the pizza is fresh from the oven, and the quality! This is foldable New York City style pizza. It is a joy! The crust is target-locked and perfect! The sauce is excellent, not too sweet, not too salty. The cheese is spot on, and I had a pepperoni slice. The absolute star here is the crust. It's **perfect**. It is crispy and chewy and tastes wonderful. Worth every red cent. We went out the back and found outdoor seating benches. What a surprise and we took advantage of this spot to enjoy our pizza outside. All five stars. I'm so happy with this establishment and I am definitely looking forward for another slice. It could easily become a new go-to joint for us. We don't need fancy, just a perfect slice of pizza. The crust here beats the pants off all the other pizza joints. Hands down. read more

We're on another level here. One bite, everyone knows the rules. Simply put, this pizza can't be compared. It's up there with other greats like putting an astronaut on the moon; we do it because we can, and to prove we can. When you look at a 28" pizza, you will be filled with emotions. Overwhelmed, frightened, giddy. I never felt I needed a pickup truck and a flatbed to transport cargo this beautiful before. When you get it home, you may not have doors with wide enough clearance in your foyer to accommodate this wide-load. Yes, you heard me right, if you are not working with a foyer, or handicap accessible entrance, this requires serious box-tilting. We're talking tilt the box to even enter your residence. It would be easier if you just transported it on a pallet and used a forklift. The box should just come with 4 retractable legs. Be easier than trying to fit this on your table . You could fit 4 adults in lawn chairs around this box, and repurpose it as a poker table, or ship a small tv in it. It's that big. Opening the box, it's like Christmas in Bora Bora, you ain't ever had this before. It's exciting. You don't know what to think, but it's just like the pictures. It's 616 square inches of the finest thin slice west of the Hudson. Going in for the bite, it's got flop. It's going to require 2 hands. Eating it, it's like the definition of pizza. It's what you expect; perfect execution. It is going to earn a spot in your top 5 fave pizza places in town. We ate it in the car, wouldn't recommend driving and trying to do that, I'm afraid you'd lose complete visibility of all passenger traffic, unless you're eating this in the back of a U-haul. read more

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Perfectly fine pizza. I had missed lunch, so 2 slices was lunch and dinner. Got cheese and pepperoni.The pies are huge, so a single slice will be enough for most people. If you *want* a single slice of pizza, this is your place. Good selection of beverages in a cooler next to the register, clean and inviting atmosphere. But is it the best pizza ever? Meh. I suggest you try it and test against your preferred pizzeria. Part of the Benny's chain from VA-NC-SC pizzeria chain. read more

Pizza was great! Brought to a customer and the guys couldn't get over how huge this pizza was when I brought it in! Fun "novelty" but also a good pizza! Great service too! read more

Good pizza okay crust. Great concept and wonderful staff. A must try in Kalamazoo if you're just looking for a hot slice.

Only place I know of in the greater Kalamazoo area that sells pizza by the slice. YAY! Wish more places did.

I like the food and service. Also very good environment. I like the food and service. Also very good environment. I like the food and service. Also very good environment. read more