Located in an unassuming strip mall is the beloved Brooklyn Square Pizza. The mothership. This restaurant opened up in 2013! It was a quiet Monday, President's Day, late afternoon and coming back from a road trip. Brooklyn Square was the perfect pit stop! We had some pizza, some pasta and some salad and it was all really good. Our server highly recommended sandwich #17 and it was so good. I would have never ordered a grilled shrimp panini - - but this one was loaded with shrimp, avocado, broccoli rabe and fresh mozz -- SO GOOD - - definitely try that one! Service was also very good. Our server had so much patience - - it's hard to decide on an order because everything is so good! There's a reason Dave Portnoy gave Brooklyn Square a 8.9 rating - - the signature "upside down" pizza is so good. (Cheese on the bottom, sauce on the top). It's actually hard to even pick one slice - - so you'll have to go back and try other ones. My husband loves the eggplant rollatini....breaded eggplant rolled with ricotta, spinach, roasted red peppers with mozz on top - -that brings him back to Brooklyn Square every time! There are also quite a few other locations - Manalapan, Toms River, Bradley Beach, and the new Shrewsbury restaurant. I can't wait for them to open up their Marlboro location! read more

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When you walk into the Jackson location there is a really good chance you are going to be greeted by the owner Peter Grippo a.k.a. Peter pizza he always makes you feel like family when you come into his stores he always makes it a point to stop by the table whether you are having a fantastic meal or one of his signature pies .They make a beautiful chicken parm and have a great special on Wednesday nites . Peter has been so successful in Jackson he is just opening his 5th store because his customers base is all over the shore Jackson Manalapan Marlboro Toms over Bradley beach and Tinton Falls I love there square pies and there specialty dishes. I highly recommend Brooklyn Square read more

Great experience! Authentic in every way. I did a slice of cheese pizza and a slice of their Vodka pizza. Service was friendly and delivered on the old school, small business vibe that is an established staple of the area. I am craving that cheese pizza tithe now as I write this. It's a must. read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

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Great pizza. Dinner's and salads good too. Staff not real organized and sometimes alittle abrupt. But hey, the square and round pies are top notch. read more

This restaurant is sooo good! Vine hace 3 años y regresar me recordó lo amazing que es. House Salad, tortellini, Upside Down Square Pizza y Peter's Special! todo delicioso. A mi esposo le encantó y yo amo este lugar. El staff es súper amable. Shout out to Orlando, Luis & John gracias por el excelente servicio! read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - This restaurant is sooo good! House salad, tortellini, Upside Down Square Pizza y Peter's Special.todo delicioso. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

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I also wrote a review on Yelp that was a first.....this is soooo amazing it should be on your bucket list. Do the up side down pie and TRUST. They are are helping our neighbors from hardship. WTF stand by them please read more

Stopped at Brooklyn Square Pizza on the way home from a weekend trip in NYC and it was the perfect move. We ordered 7 pies for our bus ride and every slice was a hit! Fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, the only problem was that we should've ordered 10 pies because it disappeared fast. The spinach artichoke pie was especially amazing... creamy, perfectly balanced, and a standout favorite. Great pizza, great decision, and now officially a must-stop anytime we're passing through. read more

We ordered an upside down Brooklyn Square Pizza with Sausage and Spinach. The best pizza I have ever ordered and the chicken wings weren't bad at all. I can't say enough good things about the guys. There was a young guy and I think the 2 owners making the pizza. Great job guys!! The younger guy made mine and got me chicken wings from the back. Anyway I wanted to express how good the customer service was and their food was amazing. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Got Brooklyn Square pizza to go and I was thoroughly impressed with my experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The pizza shop is clean and you can tell it's the real deal as soon as you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The employees were super friendly and the service was great. The square slices I got were super flavorful and had the perfect amount of fluffy dough to crispy crust. I'm happy to report that Brooklyn square pizza has perfected the ratio! read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

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Soggy, Mushy, Salty and way too much cheese on the pizza. This ain't Brooklyn style pizza.

Too salty, very soggy and always undercooked upside down pizza. It sits in your stomach like a ball of raw dough. Hard pass

Awesome square pizza here! Great crust and flavorful sauce. Just the right amount of cheese. They make fantastic round pizzas as well, but go with the square. You won't regret it! read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Brooklyn Square Sicilian slice. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Always good service and the quality of the squares is second to none. The owner is a real gentleman. Milo gives a 5 paw rating read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

It would be a sin NOT to try thier traditional Brooklyn style pies if you consider yourself an avid pizza lover. Quite literally some of the best quality pizza in the state with a unique taste. God bless the owner and his life story with his uphill battles and triumphs. Truly an American staple. read more

Best pizza I've ever had. Nothing else compares. Their sauce is out of this world. This would be my last meal if I was able to pick. Amazing service from the staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the old school pizza shop vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Heard about Brooklyn Square from a friend and decided to try it out. As former NY'rs it's difficult to find a pizzeria in NJ that speaks to the palette the way a NY pizza slice does but that's the thing. I didn't see any slices in this pizzeria- all Sicilian slices or "squares" as we like to call them. We tried 4 different squares and I will say the "upside down"- sooooo good! Perfect sauce to cheese to crust crunch... The squares without visible sauce I found it to be too dry and I was looking for something to dip it in like extra sauce or balsamic glaze or something. I think all the slices were also the same price and we paid about $24.00 for 4 alcoves and 2 root beers. The owner came around and chit chatted for a bit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is a bit dated and the chairs seemingly "distressed". My chair looked like a dog ate it. Definitely could use some upgrading[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the squares were good. So I'd definitely place a delivery order next time or drop by when I'm in the area and looking for a decent "square". Not bad. read more

Won't put the video together for a few days still probably, but finally had the opportunity to check out Brooklyn Square today in Jackson. We got a half upside down square and a half "Gravesend" which was fresh mozz, peeled tomato sauce, grana padano, and fresh basil. Both were incredible, and this is coming from someone who spent his youth eating square slices IN Brooklyn. The crust was light and airy with a unique taste, great fresh tasting sauce on both, and high quality cheese. The owner was a super friendly guy and this is priced around what I'd expect. Portnoy gave them an 8.9 and he's not even into this style of pizza (not that I always agree with him anyway haha). Brooklyn Square absolutely - Didn't Suck! If you'd like to see this video and hundreds more please check out my social media pages here - https://linktr.ee/Didnt_Suck read more

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Doesn't get much better than Brooklyn Square Pizza in Jackson, NJ. 1st Timers tonight, we ordered an Upside Down Square pie, a chicken parm dinner, and a stuffed shells dinner. HUGE portions. The pizza was one of the Best I've had anywhere, it was that awesome. Crisp undercarriage, but light & airy on the inside. And the sauce...that sauce was phenomenal. Had an ever so slight kick to it also. Nice tang. My wife's chicken parm dinner was outstanding, she loved it. Service was stellar, Donna was very attentive & personable. Don't think I can't heap any more praise on Brooklyn Square, but they certainly deserve it. Can't wait for a return visit ! read more

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My wife and I went here on a Saturday night. The place was packed but we were seated right away. We ordered calamari and it came out hot. The portion was very large and it was delicious. We ordered the upside down pizza. It was very large. It was very good. We met Orlando who came out to greet us and he was very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is the typical pizza place to me. Just plain tables and chairs. Not much decoration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pizza is always delicious. Cut the young kid at the counter some slack it's a busy night for Super Bowl. Other than that pizza is always bangin read more

Tried the pizza for the 1st time yesterday. Absolutely one of the best around. Cooked to perfection with top notch ingredients. The service was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend this spot, will definitely be back. read more

A coworker alerted me to this place, so I met a friend here recently to see if his claims were true. My friend was watching her carbs so it was up to me to figure out what pie to order, I knew that the upside down was the signature here, so I asked for that with garlic and shrooms on half......but was coerced by the owner to skip the garlic. Heresy! But I went along with it, he was very passionate about the product and wanted me to try it as he intended. We noshed on very good fried calamari while waiting for the massive pie to bake. We'd get that again. Her chicken panini arrived first and it looked and tasted great, no photo. The pie took several minutes to cool down, this specimen starts with fresh mozzarella on the crust, copious sauce is added and a layer of pecorino Romano tops it off. The sauce is a touch sweet but not too sweet, just enough to reduce acidity. The crust while being as thick as a Sicilian is a little bit airier, but perfectly crispy on bottom and sides. The pecorino adds a sharp contrast to sauce and creamy mozzarella. Very well done. This pie fed me for the next few days and I even had to freeze the last slice! I enjoyed it reheated just as much as the first serving. When I return I'll try the thinner square pie and hopefully I'll be allowed the garlic. The owner and entire staff are very friendly. If I lived nearby I'd be getting slices here a few times a week. We plan on returning. read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Calamari (very good) - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Service was amazing. The owner was very kind, humorous and had a quick but genuine conversation with us. He asked why we were taking the slices to go and when we mentioned the drive back to JC, he said his son goes to school in Hoboken but he doesn't know how the people there survive when pizza slices are like $9. The young gentlemen who assisted us made some recommendations (all which tasted great) and he was friendly as well. The grandma slice was my least favorite but the vodka slice and chicken bacon with boom boom sauce (I think that's what it was called) were really good. Overall if I'm back in the area I'd definitely visit again! Especially with 4 slices for about $17. read more

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Absolutely loved the upside down pie. While it looks like a thick Sicilian, it was light similar to Detroit style. Excellent light dough with a crispy crust, tasty sauce and it was an amazing slice. The pepperoni was more of a traditional grandma style and was also very good but I preferred the upside down pie. Excited to grab a whole pie next time and try the vodka sauce. read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - two slices of pizza in a box - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

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One of my all-time favorite pizza joints in New Jersey. My favorite slice from here is the mushroom/Onion but they are always out of it. Regular slice is simply amazing as well. So soft & thick. If you like pizza you'll love Brooklyn Square. Come give them a shot. Staff is very friendly & the service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is always well kept & clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Delivery. They said hour. It was only 45 minutes Ordered half plain half marone. Soggy mess. Had to use knife and fork read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Brooklyn Square has a great reputation. They make the best thick crust pizza this side of the Verrazano Bridge. Wonderful, fresh tomato sauce, gooey creamy mozzarella and a fluffy crunchy crust. Get her and get a pie and see what I mean. The people are friendly fast and attentive. You can see the hustle in every staff member. There's a big dining area and it's very homey. It may not be a fine dining experience but you will get delicious generous portions at fair prices and you'll go home with leftovers. Don't miss an opportunity to try this place. read more

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Ok, ok, ok, where to begin. First off, I usually like thin and crispy so when my sister said I would need to eat this with a fork and knife... I was worried. But, I LOVED IT. The pizza was cooked to perfection. The sauce had chunks of tomatoes in it, the pepperonis were crispy and they also drizzled honey on it which somehow made it even better! The area to place your order was extremely packed so we decided to sit and order online. One it settled down j walked over and explain I placed it online and they were happy to switch it to an in house order. They also ensured everyone had what they needed throughout the course of the meal. Last, the pricing of it was well worth it due to its sheer size. It was $29 and it fed 6 people! Can't beat that. :) read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Delish Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

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We were in freehold for an event so we had to make the drive over to Brooklyn Square to checkout the hype. Food: the Cesar salad was good and the portion size was perfect for the 4 of us to share. The pizza itself (we got the thick crust) was good, but it didnt live up to all of the raving 5/5 reviews that encouraged us to come here. The pepperoni side was more favored over the chicken and vodka sauce. The pepperoni was perfectly charred and crispy. The vodka sauce didn't have enough flavor. Overall, the entire pie was a bit dense and doughy. I would come back and try the thinner square pie instead. Service: our waitress was the only one serving on a busy Sunday night. She was clearly extremely busy but she was attentive and checked on us several times. We appreciated her being so helpful! Atmosphere: we were pleasantly surprised by how spacious and. Nicely decorated this restaurant was. When you walk in, it's your typical pizza place with slices displayed in the case. Off to the right, they have a big dining room perfect for Sunday dinner. Overall, I'd be open to coming back and trying some of the additional types of pies that they have available. The dinners that others around us were ordering looked great too! read more

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a group of seven went there Saturday night, [[HIGHLIGHT]]from the minute I walked in I felt at home, Brooklyn, Italian, family....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] thank you Peter, Donna and Amanda and all. food was great, recommendations were honest and right on ! grandma pie was excellent, and our assorted seven meals with special requests were WOW .... we shall return Andy and the Leisure Knoll group recommend this place, wish the restaurant was closer, I would be fatter ! read more

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Aside from the food being just OK Italian food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]my husband and I were seated just in front of a table of 4 people who were so over the top voiceterous; creating a noise level that my husband and I could not speak to each other, nor could I hear the waitress speak to me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In addition to that, in walk 3 other people they knew and they went over to them to talk (or yell) which amplified the noise even more. We had to just take our food home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The 3 additional people literally right over me was too much in such a tight crowded spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's still a restaurant, not some dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would have liked to eat in peace and it wasn't a cheap dinner which was a complete wast. I should have requested a different table but it was crowded and I just needed to leave. Our waitress apologized, though it wasn't her fault that people can be so rude and disrespectful. One of the worst experiences I've had eating out. Going to McDonalds would have been a better experience, less stressful and peaceful. read more

Seeing this place on the One Bite app and Dave's review of the upside down Sicilian(8.9), had my interest. We were at the Jackson outlet mall and took the ride over to Brooklyn Square to get lunch. We each got 2 slices and that was plenty as these are seriously topped pizzas. I had two different square slices and my wife had a round and square slice. All very good. Place was packed as they had a party going on in the main dining room so we ate at a picnic bench out front. Nice day so this worked. I'll go back when in the neighborhood. read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - 3 different square slices, all good. The one by itself on plate is the upside down sicilian that Portnoy gave 8.9. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Well. I don't know what else to add that's already been said for the quality and care that goes into their food. Brooklyn square provides the best pizza experience. Since they moved to Slice to order online, it's really made it easier to order from them. They are overwhelmed with orders, Slice makes it easier. The upside down is amazing. The Vodka pie might just beat it. Just a gooey mess of goodness. I never ate inside, but was recently renovated. The sesame seed crust is the best crust. Just owe it to yourself to try it. The pizza def is up in price, but you pay for quality. read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Bradley Beach ordered to go 1- eggplant parm hero. 2- checked parm hero both had good bread- important both were nor over sauced. just right both were very good quality- tasty. I both were any but skimpy. some folks could save half or split. NOT ME THOUGH read more

Pizza- upside-down square is amazing. Food from the kitchen is just as good. One of the only places that makes fried calzones- old school. read more

Lives up to the hype. We ordered the classic upside down square pizza and a side of meatballs. The pizza was fantastic! The middle dough is fluffy, sauce is sweet, salty cheese is present in adequate quantities. Crust was my favorite. Best mix of crunch on the outside and soft dough on the inside. Only thing I would've liked is a bit more crunch on the pizza undercarriage, not sure if possible with this style. Meatballs are large sized, well flavored but nothing out of this world. Pizza was warm and ready for pickup at estimated time, staff was friendly. There is a side room inside the shop where you can eat with friends/family. They also sell pizza by the slice if interested. Looking forward to returning to try other pies, have also heard good things about the paninis so ill have to try those too! read more

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When I walked into this restaurant I already knew from the staff and customers that this was definitely the place to beVery Friendly and Welcoming. They had me at the door I ordered what seems to be popular "The Upside Down Square Pie" and even though I have NOT eaten pork in 30 plus years, the way those little pepperonis was smiling at me I may have to ask for on my next visit. Everything looked so good I cannot wait to go back! Let's talk about the taste OMGEEEEEE everything was perfectThe Crust-Perfect Crisp, The Sauce-Sweet. The Cheese-Just the Perfect Amount. This pizza reminded me of Kate & Al's pizza from Columbus Market........more so the look but Honey not the taste. This was Hands down the BEST PIZZA I've ever had and I can't wait to go back. I LOVE this pizza and I want to Marry It If you have not tried Brooklyn Square Pizza don't take my word (although my word is bond) Please try it for yourself, hell if you don't LOVE it I'll give you your Money back read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - The Current Love of my Life, I Love you Upside Down Square Pie - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

I was a little hesitant coming here with a name like Brooklyn Square (had visions of Dominos) and well, shame on me!! We got "Peter's Special" thin crust square pie with the addition of sausage and it was delicious. Recommended by our lovely young server, Kayla, (who made sure we were well attended to). The tomato sauce is just a little chunky and super fresh. Most definitely will come back for one of the many steaming plates of pasta, veal, chicken, etc. that walked by read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Peter's Special with sausage. Minus 2 pieces. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey

Best Pizza down the Shore. Been here for 28 years and Finally found great pizza. All the rest dont compare i Promise you

Must have been an off night cause this pie was sloppy and too much cheese. Otherwise it had nice flavor. I've have had better from them. This was jackson location 12/21/23 read more

Brooklyn Square Pizza - Sesame pie. Half onion and sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Township, New Jersey