Bottom line: truly good 'New York' style and quality pizza! Rhode Island is a pizza desert. For this former (and always in my heart) New Yorker, getting pizza in this state is usually a disappointing, painful experience. There's 'Rhode Island' style pizza which can be OK, but let's face it - it's not pizza. It's flatbread. Sometimes you just gotta have a true New Yorker slice. Nothing fancy, just a 'pizza joint' slice like you can get on any street in New York. Dripping with gooey melted cheese, crispy crust, thin but not like a cracker, sauce that isn't 'sweet.' Checkers pizza is it. A slice is enormous, the size of two slices anywhere else. It captures the 'New York pizza joint' slice very well. By New York standards it's good. By Rhode Island standards it's OMG this is amazing run don't walk run to get it! The free 1980's vintage arcade video game machines, and television running old Three Stooges shorts, just completes the perfect vibe. It's a winner. read more

Had that late night each for pizza on my way home from catching a show and always know Checkers has me covered with their late hours on island! Put the order in online and had a little time to spare on arrival, so I played good o'game of pac man and asteroid while I waited. Love the free vintage games here as it reminds me of old pizza parlors as a kid. Casual atmosphere as always and friendly welcome by the staff just like every other visit! read more

Checkers Pizza - 10" Personal Pizza (pepperoni, salami, peppers) - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

This is my preferred spot for takeout pizza in Middletown. Checkers makes a good pizza and offers a variety of flavors for their wings. Their salads are pizzeria-decent. These are their differentiators: 1. Particularly friendly staff. I'm made to feel like a welcome guest whenever I stop in to pick up dinner. 2. Welcoming atmosphere. The small dining/waiting area offers a number of free, classic video game consoles (and a pinball machine) to while away the minutes while awaiting an order. Additionally, they always have The Three Stooges playing on a tv hung on the wall. It's too loud for dining in, but it's just right a for a ten-minute wait. 3. Enormous pizzas. One XL square pizza, a large order of wings, and a salad is enough to feed my wife, myself, our three sons, and an additional guest or two on a movie night. That's a lot of full bellies for under a hundred bucks! They do a good job at Checkers Pizza. I hope they stay in business for a long, long time. read more

Pizza took 1 hour and 25 minutes to deliver and i live 5 minutes away from it to start off, pizza came in looking great but boy was i wrong.. first it was literally bleeding grease through the bottom of the BOX, temp was good, dough was somehow stale!??! And pizza sauce taste sour, no go, dont waste your time. A dominos or red baron is better than this. Even in a pinch i dont recommend. read more

This is literally the best pizza in the Newport area, let alone anywhere. May not look like much from outside, but seriously, came here twice for one of the best pies we've ever had. Plus, who can resist free arcade games or a round of checkers while waiting? Totally awesome. read more

Very good NY style pizza. Huge slices Next time I'd ask to slice smaller. Would def come back.

David cooked a perfect pizza. We ordered onion. Thin crust. No crowd when we stopped on our way to Newport. read more

Checkers Pizza - Onion pizza - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

We stopped in for a late night bite. Pizza is delicious. Free OG arcade games and pinball. Staff super nice. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

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This place has become a neighborhood staple for us! We get them at least monthly. We're originally from NY, so I was quite happy when I found out they have a pepperoni new york style crust. Yes, you can fold it in half and eat it with one hand! (We add hot honey when we're home.) We also tried: - Hawaiian (subtly sweet, balanced) - Veggie (very cheesy and stuffed with veggies) - Spinaci Rigot (spare sausage, delicious cheese, spinach. Our new fav) They're all very good! The service is always very kind. I've seen the owner greet customers regularly. Be mindful that orders always take 20-30 mins so forget whatever seamless or Uber eats tell you. I just shop around the area or time my arrival. We never stayed to eat but there are a handful of tables. Very retro decor, from the clock to the pinball machine. It's quite charming! Definitely give them a try! read more

Checkers Pizza - 16in Spinaci Rigot - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

In a random strip mall on West Main Road stand Checkers. Big signs saying NOW OPEN let you know to come on in. Inside is a retro vibe, with Pac-Man machines and the Three Stooges playing on the big screen. After a warm greeting, our order was taken and we sat in the dining area until our pie was ready. The pizza arrived, glossy and PIPING hot. A little greasy from the pepperoni but I like it that way. After 4 slices it was still so hot it could burn my mouth if I wasn't careful. The cheese had great taste and great pull. Picture worthy, for sure! The sauce was savory, robust and a stand out of the pie. The crust was crispy from first bite to last and full of flavor. This isn't the first time I've been to Checkers and it certainly won't be the last. Solid pie, probably one of the best on Aquidneck Island read more

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Tucked into a modest two-business strip mall in Middletown, Checkers Pizza isn't trying to be anything it's not. And that's precisely what makes it worth seeking out. As you walk in, you're greeted by a space that embraces classic pizzeria aesthetics without self-consciousness. Red metal chairs surround tables topped with red-and-white checkered table covers. The counter's distinctive checkerboard trim frames stacked pizza boxes waiting for their next destination. A vintage 1970 baseball pinball machine stands in the corner, while The Three Stooges play on the television. Figurines of Larry, Moe, and Curly perch above the Coke cooler (kept diplomatically separate from its Pepsi counterpart). Dave offers a genuine welcome - one of those increasingly rare local pizza men who clearly enjoys feeding his community. There's something refreshingly straightforward about the whole operation. The pizza arrives quickly, on a metal stand, with actual plates with real silverware ("pinky up service" says Dave). The golden-brown crust forms a perfect foundation, achieving that perfect balance between crunch and chew. Every bite offers satisfying resistance before giving in with a crisp crackle. The edges display those telltale microblisters that demonstrate proper oven heat and timing. The house-made sauce brings brightness and subtle acidity without overwhelming the other components. It's applied with precision - not too sparse, not too heavy-handed. The cheese performs its supporting role admirably, melted to that ideal consistency where it stretches without becoming stringy or greasy. As for toppings, the pepperoni cups slightly at the edges (always the mark of quality meat properly rendered), while black olives provide briny counterpoints. Everything is distributed evenly - generous without being excessive. What truly sets Checkers apart is their commitment to making everything in-house from scratch. The dough, the sauce - it all begins and ends here, and that dedication shines through in every bite. The result is pizza that satisfies deeply without pretension or gimmicks. The Stooges on TV, the baseball pinball machine, the checkered tablecloths - none of this feels calculated. It just is what it is, unapologetically. Checkers reminds us why independent pizzerias matter - they preserve traditions worth keeping while delivering honest food made with care. If you're tired of Instagram-optimized dining experiences or corporate pizza chains, Checkers offers the perfect antidote. This is pizza made by people who understand that sometimes, the classics don't need reinvention - they just need to be done right. read more

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I got a cheese pizza steak bomb pizza and buffalo wings.. everything was great the retro videos games helped with the wait and the staff was friendly! read more

This place has outstanding vegan pizza. There were a lot of options to choose from. I would love to go back and try them all! Staff were friendly and the place has a retro vibe. read more

Checkers Pizza - 12" Good Juju - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Excellent pizza, great staff and great service. Their large cheese will make you think you're in NYC.. Highly Recommend! read more

Ez to order online! They followed my 'special instructions'. The pizza was delish! Dave is da-man! Good eats, free pinball , and fun tv to watch that isnt News! Check out the menu 'cause there are soooo many options from vegan/whole wheat to meat lovers/heart attackers. Yum. This is a swell place 'cause its very good pizza on Aquidneck read more

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Just wanted to give Checkers another shout out for how awesome they are. Consistently great pizza over the past year of us ordering from them. We have since come in to pick up our pizzas and holy cow, these guys love the Three Stooges!! The interior is small but has so many whimsical decorations, a TV constantly playing the Three Stooges, an arcade game, and checker boards on every table with pieces to actually play! My bf and I love to play while we wait for our pies. There have been nights where we've come to grab our food and its hasn't been ready, but one of the guys behind the counter tells us to grab a drink from the cooler while we wait. That's so nice! Small things like that are always appreciated by me. The guys making the pizzas are busy on those late nights that we order, but always hand our food to us with a smile. Thank you checkers for keeping us fed and happy! read more

Attention dads and grandads! Wanna connect a piece of your youth with the kids? Go to checkers for pizza and the videos games we grew up on. The games are all FREE! Show those kids who the real old school video game boss is. Have some great food and fun together read more

Pizza was absolutely amazing!! Got the 18x24 and had plenty for guests the next day!!! We are originally from Chicago so we know pizza and cooks were so sweet. Thank you! read more

The pizza is delicious if you are looking for something close to New York pizza. Good customer service and reasonable prices.

We came to Newport on our honeymoon and had to try this place! Leaving this review ASAP after eating because it is so fuuuuuuuuucking good. I love every single minute of it. This is hands down the best pizza place we've had. Fast, cheap and delicious. The service is top notch as well! Everyone was very friendly! We will be back!!! read more

Checkers Pizza - ATE PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Perfect takeout pizza night with creative menu! A worker was passing out menus today in my neighborhood, I didn't give him much time because I was in the middle of fixing my snowblower but as someone who works in sales I had to respect the door to door hustle of promoting the business so my wife and I decided to give them a shot. Since it was our first time we wanted to get some specialty pies, we ordered the all night diner & Hawaiian delight (it's ok to put pineapple on pizza !) and they were both fantastic. Checkers has my families business for our takeout pizza nights, thank you for promoting and making us aware of your business! read more

Good quality pizza, friendly staff and cool games to play for free. I definitely recommend stopping in.

The food is good but not really worth the wait the last time I went there I was waiting over 30 minutes for my food and really wasn't that hungry after that but the food is good I guess and the service is good and the place is nice but I just don't like the long wait read more

First time ordering from here. I was in town to do a market and needed a pizza close by in the same town. The pepperoni was mediocre, not terrible, but also not amazing. The undercarriage was floppy but the sauce was good. The cheese was just basic mozzarella. The crust was the best part. Buttery slightly crispy. read more

Checkers Pizza - Small Roni/bacon with extra sauce - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Pizza was decent. It's a little different from what I'm used to, but it was very good. I ate half of it and saved the rest for the next day. I threw the half into the toaster oven for 10 mins and the crust was even better. The value for the money at this place is very good and the owner was very pleasant. read more

We found Checkers during our vacation to New England and man am I going to miss it. We drove around trying to find somewhere that was open late and there it was. We came in and were greeted right away. We chose to get our pizza and wings to go and let me tell you it smelled amazing and made it really difficult to not start eating on the way to the hotel. This is probably the best pizza I've ever had. So much flavor, so much cheese. I got to watch them prep the dough and assemble the pizza which made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself is small, but very cute. There's checkerboard print all over. If I haven't convinced you yet to try it just know we're currently waiting on another order so we can eat it one more time before heading back to the West Coast. read more

Checkers Pizza - NY Style pizza and Honey BBQ Wings - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Pizza was delicious. 20" pie for $21 was a great price IMO. Plenty of pie to go around and have some left over. I stopped in after seeing the reviews. Paid with card. Didn't get a chance to tip on the card. Will be back and make sure I got cash to tip and make up for the miss on the first time! Also like the place inside. PacMan arcade games, pinball and had The Three Stooges on the TV. Love that classic. read more

Local small business. Super friendly! Excellent pizza for a very reasonable price. Prices overall were very reasonable. The dough was just right. Sauce was delicious with a hint of sweetness. Perfect amount of cheese. Pizza order was ready very quickly. Near the Holiday Inn and across the street from Aldi's. Perfect for pick up orders! read more

Great slices and great customer service. We are in the area for sporting events during Memorial Day weekend. Looked for a place that was open late and discovered this hidden gem. We were here for several days and visited this place almost everyday we were in town. The owner remembered our names and appreciated our patronage. They have a vintage pinball machine and Ms Pac-Man machine that you can use. (Free of charge) while waiting for your delicious slices. If you are a pizza lover, you need to visit. Love this place. read more

Checkers Pizza - Fresh out of oven slices - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Always up for trying new pizza places so I made the trevk, 'all the way' to Middletown. Good pizza. Great sauce, thin crust, and a good cheese. Friendly people. Average prices. Inside has a couple tables but is relatively small. Small parking lot. Definitely will be back at some point. read more

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We stopped in because it was one of the few places open late when we first got into town. We ordered a 16" margarita pie. The pie wasn't bad, but it's nothing close to a pie from NYC, but it's a lot better than most places outside the city. Service was good, and the place looked clean. read more

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As a pizza guy, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Dave & Dave were wonderfully hosts, and the food was well above average. Nice job guys, we'll definitely be returning. read more

Checkers Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Wow I love this place. I came here second time and I ordered Hawaian Pizza as they recommaded. It was very delicious taste. Dave, the owner I believe was very nice kind person and he knew how to handle custmers. I love to come back here if I come this city again. Good job read more

We are staying at the Castle Hill Inn and we were referred to Checkers. We ordered 1 and 1/2 hours ago and when we called the owner said that he was waiting for uber eats/ THAT was not true. 2 drivers waited while they worked on the order. He lied and said it was ready and when we called again he said it was very busy and they needed to get the "peppers and parmesan ready" We would highly encourage anyone traveling or local to not support this business. We will also be letting the Castle Hill Inn know that this business is not in alignment with there standards. read more

Love this place! The guy who runs it is so kind he always has a cookie for the kids or comes by to turn on the pinball machine while we are waiting. Super convenient to order from the website. My favorite is the Sicilian! Great taste and value for your dollar read more

Ordered 8 large pizzas after the marathon, to be delivered. No surprise the order took a long time to be completed (when I called to check on it, the person I spoke to was super nice and helpful). We forgot to ask for plates and the delivery driver didn't have any - without us even asking he came back with plates, napkins and utensils!! What service! And oh, to top it off, the pizza was AMAZING!! Will definitely be back!! read more

We love this place! We try to eat whole grains when possible, and at Checkers it's not a sacrifice. We've had and loved the Buffalo chicken and spinaci rigot pizzas with whole wheat crust. They also have gluten free and vegan pizzas. The garden salad was fresh, beautiful and plenty for two to share. We ate in, and enjoyed the Three Stooges playing on the screen. My daughter uses a power chair, and the few tables are easy to move if needed to accommodate. Dave, the owner, is hands on, and very kind and efficient. We will be back! read more

Checkers Pizza - Accessible for most wheelchairs. There's a ramp at the end of the sidewalk, and just a small lip at the door, maybe 2 inches. - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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I got the Wayne Classic for myself, and the 12" size was more than enough for me. I really like how the cheese lays over the toppings, so the sauce gets to mix around with the toppings and the onions didn't dry out. Really good combo of toppings, def recommend the specials read more

Checkers Pizza - The Wayne Classic, 12" - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Great food! Pizza was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely be coming back for future orders.

I am in town on business and this place in right next to my hotel. I love my pizza, so I can be somewhat harsh on pizzerias. The staff was incredibly friendly and quick to take and make my order. The place is small, but most people getting a pizza aren't going to be eating in, so that doesn't factor into my review. The pizza was decent. It was a little more well-done than I prefer, but still more than edible. It is not the best pizza I have ate. I would rate it around the middle of the pack. My one gripe is the cut was off center causing some extra large slices and some really small ones. It was just me eating the pizza, so it wasn't a big deal. The prices are not great, but not overly high. They were quick to get the food made and out to me. Will I order there again? Yes. read more