Grumpy's Sourdough Pizza Co. 522 Saddle River Rd…read more Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Hot Honey Heaven Grumpy's Triple Threat Multiple people have reached out to me and suggested I explore this locally owned pizzeria located in the heart of Saddle Brook. As I entered the parlor, it is a hole in the wall with minimal seating and no AC unit. Regardless that it wasn't fancy, I still had a very gut instinct the quality of their pies was going to be on the money. When I arrived a weekday afternoon to place my order, the cashier informed me there will be a 40 minute wait. For the fact that the wait is this long indicates there are in demand and their pizza is top quality. I also saw framed plaques along their table counter showing they received positive media recognition from The Record, northjersey.com, and bestofnj.com. Hot Honey Heaven: I was initially skeptical about the appearance of this pie because it looks kind of messy. However, I took a single bite and was immediately hooked. This pie was topped with pepperoni, crispy chicken, and ricotta cheese. Mike's Hot Honey was generously poured over the top. It has a combination of sweet and spiciness. I never anticipated honey would enhance the flavor of the pie; I wish I requested an extra cup! Grumpy's Triple Threat: Named after the restaurant, this pie is prepared with pesto, grandma sauce, and pink tomato sauce. The sprinkled parmigiano reggiano added a nice touch. I especially liked the artistic appearance. The three colors were visually appealing, especially with the swirls of pesto. All pies are prepared with their signature sourdough pizza crust. Each slice had a perfect undercarriage and a firm crunch. Customers have the option to bake the pies may light, medium, or well-done. I chose medium because a majority of the customer base prefers this style. As a bonus, Grumpy's offer complimentary crust upgrades. I opted to add garlic butter brush; the outer crust edge was literally brushed with hot, garlic-infused butter. While it is common to throw away the top portion of the pizza, the upgrade is definitely an incentive to eat the crust. San Marzano tomatoes are the primary ingredient for the sauce. It's not overly sweet and has a light tang. This pizzeria is geared for take out, but there are plenty of benches only minutes away at Saddle River County Park. You can enjoy your pie while admiring the beautiful scenery of the park. The parking lot has limited spaces, but you can easily find a spot on the street. Grumpy's may be a hole in the wall, but the pizza was outstanding. I'm really exuberant that I had a pristine experience exploring sourdough crust for the first time! I was far from "grumpy" after dining here! #grumpys #grumpyssourdoughpizzaco #grumpystriplethreat #hothoneyheaven

Tried this place for the first time after picking up an order for a group. They have some fun and…read moreinteresting pizza options, and I decided to go with the classic personal pie. A heads-up if you're driving: parking can be a little difficult. There's a sign pointing to parking in the rear, but the lot is pretty small. You may be better off parking on a side street and walking over. I went just before the lunch hour, and the line was already out the door. They were also getting plenty of phone calls, so they definitely seem to have a busy business going. As for the pizza, the taste was good overall. The dough was a little tough and seemed possibly overdone, and the type of cheese they use made the pizza feel a bit greasy. That said, I'd be willing to try it again. Next time, I might skip the personal pie and try a different size or style to see if that makes a difference. Staff were very kind!!!! * I didn't see any slices on display, but people were ordering by the slice.

New owners, new awnings, new ovens, new drinks,new outdoor seating...usually a recipe for disaster…read morefor an iconic pizza shop BUT the updated PizzaTown USA beats the odds and is fantastic! How did this classic NJ pizza get even better? I thought I'd miss the rude attitudes from the old owners and staff but niceness does have its rewards after all

A surprise pit stop off the highway. We stopped in hungry and pleasantly enjoyed the pizza the thin…read morecrust and flap was perfect. They have a sign of the actual size of the family canzone and I'm intrigued for another visit to try it. It was a nice vibe, lots of traffic on a Friday night. Small inside, a few tables. It feels like a family place with a big pizza cooking area. The slice sizes were big, most of all the cheese pizza was very good.

We found this local pizzeria "Francesca's Pizza & Pasta in Elmwood Park cause of Dave Portnoys "One…read moreBite" review and that my cousins name is Francesca too. So we went to try the Pizza. We sat inside and was served right away. Staff was friendly, place was clean and their classic pizza was deliscious!! We knew that Dave gave a 7.7 but we gave it a 9.9 The crust was thin and crispy, the sauce was tasty and there was just the right amount of cheese.....a nice pizza! We also tried the cranberry salad, which we loved. We didnt get to try everything on the menu but we would go back for their classic pizza anytime. :)

First time here from a recommendation. I judge all pizza by the basics of a plain pie; the crust,…read moresauce and cheese. Cooked just right. Quality all around! Any specialty pie built on this foundation should be just as good. High quality cheese, delicious fresh tasting sauce, and an enjoyable crust. The crust has just the right amount of crunch/snap to it; not like wet cardboard like most places. Tiny air bubbles on the bottom give it the little crunch when eating it. Foldable, stays together, no mess, and a bit soft (in a good way) around the edges. Very delicious! It ranks up there in my top three pizza joints in NJ. Definitely in my pizza rotation now. Very reasonable prices. Plenty of street parking. Friendly staff and the place is clean. The bathroom was clean, but dated, and needs some minor repairs. There are about seven tables and a window counter that seats 4-5. Overall, Francesca's should be on the top of your pizza places to visit. BTW, the young lady working the front counter was very pleasant with a great smile! Very welcoming! I highly recommend Francesca's, and I'll be back soon! Thanks for a nice lunch!

In my opinion, the pictures online exaggerated the size of the pizza so it was to my surprise when…read moreI opened the box and there was a mediocre sized half and half pizza. The least they could've done was stretch the pizza out to the shape of a square to fill more of the box. Especially, since the pizza was about 80% dough, 20% toppings/cheese and sauce. I appreciate pizza when there is more sauce so this felt more like I was eating breadsticks with some toppings. I was glad to try it because I've seen YouTubers visit but I definitely wouldn't visit again. Not to mention I called and waited the estimated 15-20 minutes for pickup but when we arrived it took more like 30-40 minutes. So the disappointment was real but hey, not all restaurants can be winners!

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This is my go to restaurant and not sure why the ratings are low. This place has one of the best…read moreauthentic Italian food. I definitely would recommend to anyone. It is family owed, and the service may be slow at times but the quality of food you cannot compare. Tonight we had as an appetizers the calamari, french fries and grilled octopus. I definitely had a taste of the calamari which are to die for, grilled octopus melted in your mouth. For dinner my nephew had the penne and vodka sauce which he loved. His girlfriend had the caccio and pepper, and I had the veal chop parmigiana special which was delicious.

10 out of 10, phenomenal experience. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you're a…read morepart of a wonderful and warm family deviated to quality ingredients that make up authentic and stop-in-your-tracks delicious food. We had pasta, prosciutto, chicken, veal, calamari, cannoli, and so many other things it was hard to keep track. The staff was kind and personable and made us want to hurry back! Rita was our server and seemed genuinely excited to be there. Can't wait to bring friends!

Our first time trying this place. It was okay. We ordered a pie and a cheese calzone. The calzone…read morewas huge (two servings for sure - have one half for tomorrow) but it lacked flavor. It came with a simple tomato sauce, which gave it something, but it was missing something like parsley or Parmesan to give it a good kick inside the calzone. I took a bite of the pie. The pie was supposedly thin crust but it was doughy.

Great service, super friendly staff. The food was delicious. Loved the cannoli bombs. Great spot…read morefor Sunday football.

Favorite little local spot! Eat inside or outside it's an overall lowkey local spot with good food…read moreand friendly people and service! Everytime I come here I get the soy garlic wings to start (perfectly crispy and full of flavor) and Las Cartinas pizza, it's the perfect combo on a pizza I didn't know I needed until I had it here at Plank! Totally recommend 100%, when you want a wide selection of beers and ciders and great pizza combinations!

Straight up millennial cash grab. Probably great if you want to go somewhere and drink 14 beers,…read morebut not for a good, or fast, dinner

Great personal service with delicious pizza !!!! Support…read moreyour local family businesses !!!

Easy to order via the Slice app and prices are super reasonable. Ordered a meatball pizza, greek…read moresalad and appetizer combo (mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers & onion rings). The pizza had plenty of toppings and had tons of cheese. The salad was basic but had everything described in description. The apps were pretty standard frozen fried food but were done well and no complaints. Wish the pizza was cooked a little longer but again had a good ratio of same, cheese and toppings. Good addition to the neighborhood.

First time here Pizza was great…read more I see some negative comments from people what do u want a hand job and a bottle of wine Stfu food is great who cares if u think they attitudes

The pizza is a bit greasy for my taste, but pretty coffee to NY pizza…read more Service is good . They do have a lunch special. The restaurant is clean.

Always a win! Did not go with my usual and it did not disappoint. Staff are always a pleasure (in…read moreperson and delivery). Always on time and on point. Got the personal philly (new for me) today and mozzarella sticks with vodka sauce, and it was delicious. Highly recommend

If you like regular pizza not thin crust you would like a pie from here! The crust and bread is so…read moregood. I tried the vodka pie, sauce was delicious but not enough mozzarella cheese on top. Combo pie was kinda salty but lots of toppings. After taxes came out to about $24 per pie.