The pizza and service are exceptional. I had heard there were vegan options but didn't see anything on the website. Their sister pizzeria, Pizza Florian in East Aurora, had a separate vegan menu so I was hoping for the same. That is not the case here. Our server said any pizza could be made vegan, meaning they could swap out the cheese for vegan cheese but any other non-vegan items (meat, specially cheeses like stracciatella) would be omitted. That's fine, though not ideal. Same with the $2.50 upcharge for vegan cheese- makes sense all other things being equal but if whole ingredients are being left off, it adds to the sting of not getting a similar experience for thoughtful seasonal pies. In the end, the pizza is so delicious it's hard not to give 5 stars. We had a Neopolitan and a Detroit style. The dough on both was incredible and magical and really the star of the pizza. The vegan cheese is great - did not remind me of any common store brands. The toppings accent the crust rather than the crust being just a vehicle for toppings. Lots of seasonal items, so go often. read more

I came here a while back and was so excited to try out this place because of all the good things I had heard about it. Not sure if it was the high expectations I had, but it was a bit of a letdown. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza, but I don't really understand the major hype around this spot. The sausage and friarielli pizza was very mid. It wasn't very flavorful and was underwhelming. I only ended up eating a single slice because I wasn't really craving another slice. The fig jam and prosciutto Detroit style pizza is honestly what saved the experience. The texture and crisp of the crust was perfection. And I love the combo of flavors the pizza had. Service was good overall and ambiance was nice. It's a smaller spot but it's a cute spot to go to. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Sausage and friarielli neapolitan pizza (top pizza) and fig jam and prosciutto Detroit style (bottom pizza) - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Very good. It has a sourdough base which makes it "airy and easily digestible." We ordered a 12 " pepperoni/cheese and a couple 8" x 10" Detroit style pepperoni/cheese. They were long on ingredients but small. The place in Kenmore seated max 30 people and is open "4:00pm-8:00pm or until we run out" . Sounds like a BBQ place. They don't have a phone, so you had to order online w/ credit card. The good news is I showed up and already had paid so I just left in under 5mns. Very quick. What's crazy good is it opened at 4:00pm and I showed up at 4:05 and it was at capacity. Artisan/brick oven pizza places really, really need to be eaten onsite, as thin crust doesn't travel well. Detroit pizza travels well, is easily reheated and their version is EXCELLENT. I don't have the expertise to know whether this is top 10 in the US, but it is very good but also very expensive. That's my review ... read more

I enjoyed everything about this place. The restaurant was cozy and clean. Our server made great recommendations and answered our questions thoughtfully. The pizza was amazing! We got one of each style and I'm not sure I could pick a favorite. My partner got the tiramisu, and I'm usually not a fan of that dessert but it was excellent. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I stopped into Jay's Artisan Pizza the other day! This is one of my favorite spots. This was one of my first times that I stopped to dine in and this place did not disappoint. The ambiance was perfect for a quick lowkey date night. Intimate conversation good vibes and even better food. I'm vegan and I got the vegan pesto pizza and vegan cheese Detroit style pizza. My friend got a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The customer service was one of a kind. The server gave lots of suggestions and insight on what we should try. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Maybe the 4th best Pizza in Buffalo definitely not the United States. We ordered SAUSAGE & FRIARIELLI it was a massive let down. The flavors didn't go well together, I'm unsure if they over seasoned the sausage with fennel or something but it was funky tasting. The pizza itself was a little undercooked especially the under carriage, only half of the pizza had toppings on it as well. I also ordered the Red Top which was much better but also cooked in a conventional oven, nothing I'd go bragging about but I'd eat it again. The service was fine but pacing of the meal was way off. I got my first pizza then waited 5 minutes for the other. It's a mediocre pizza place, simple as that. read more

Amazing pizza! Quick service. Hands down some of the best pizza rhat I had in Western NY and I am a pizza snob. The pizza tasted fresh and the people were very friendly. I will definitely be back! read more

New to the area and wanted to try something different than "Buffalo style" pizza. Very glad I stopped into Jay's. I love that they source many of their ingredients locally and emphasize a seasonal menu. I'd never had a corn and shishito pizza before but I love both of those veggies and thought it was a unique pairing. Pizza was absolutely delicious. I also added hot honey which was a nice subtle booster. Excellent quality, exceptional ingredients, and a very easy take-away order process. I don't mind paying a bit more for higher quality. I'll definitely be back. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Corn and shishito pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

SO GOOD! The spritzer to start was perfectly lemony & slightly sweet. We got the hot cherry pepper Detroit style & the summer squash wood fired. Hot cherry pepper was amazing- every bite was a fantastic burst of flavors. The crust was nice and crispy. The summer squash was non traditional but also an amazing flavor combination. It was light and delicious. We shared a Tiramisu- yum! Superb quality ingredients. Small space with minimalist design was fitting. Service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Bravo! read more

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I gave this place a second chance after a very negative experience. Pizza to go is burnt and the toppings are minuscule. All the employees were amazing and so nice and polite. This is a kitchen issue, I would not be boxing this pizza up and sending home with anyone. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - A pizza, that in my opinion is burnt. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I got takeout from here when my family was in town around the holidays. We went with the intention of sitting down at the restaurant to eat but it was over an hour wait to sit. Not surprising since it was a weekend night. We decided to get takeout instead. We ordered 3 pizzas and received our takeout order after about 15 minutes. Not too bad. We got the margherita, funghi, and pepperoni. All were delicious. I particularly like their crust. You can tell it's fresh ingredients as well. It is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. The customer service was friendly and the interior was nice, just a bit small. Will definitely come back to hopefully enjoy the interior next time. read more

This Neapolitan pizza is the best. Wonderfully charred light crust, flavorful tomato sauce, real pepperoni (eat your heart out, bagged supermarket pepperoni) and just the right amount of mozzarella (ie not too much). You're welcome to your soggy, greasy, overloaded chain pizzas: this is the real thing. Very impressed. read more

One of my favorite places to eat! Their menu is ever changing & their salad is great to share as a starter. All the staff there are extremely friendly as well. You might be waiting a bit to get a table at busy times, but it's well worth the wait. Highly recommend! read more

There's Buffalo pizza and then there is Jay's Artisan Pizza both are great but both are different. Jay's is more like authentic old world pizza. They have round pies and specialty Detroit style square pizzas as well. You know when the hours say open until 8:00 PM or until we sell out that there's something special about the place - and there definitely is! Eat in or takeout. Both were buzzing tonight! Buon Appetito! read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Takeout box - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Was visiting my hometown, North Tonawanda, and asked for the best pizza in Western NY. Numerous people suggested Jays. It exceeded my high expectations. I plan on dining there every time I am visiting my hometown! read more

Waited for an hour for opening time because we were in the area and I was dying to try their pizza (they opened a few minutes after 4 according to my time stickler kiddo). Shared a Margherita and Detroit hot cherry pepper with two kiddos (one liked the thin crust while the other like the deep dish. Me? Totally in love with the Detroit cuz I've never had honey in my pizza before and it was an epic experience *drooling rt now thinking bout it* We dined in and it was comfy casual. The tables started to fill up by the time we were done with a slice left to take home. Can't wait to come back for another Detroit pie :) read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - thin crust Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Their Detroit style pizza was absolutely superb, and their ice cold cane sugar cola was also fantastic. When I make my trip to Buffalo again, this is a spot I'd definitely circle and come back to. Wait times are fairly long, but once I had a bite I knew why people wait so long. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Detroit Style Pizza with Cane Sugar Cola - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I really loved my pizza here! I was torn because they all sounded great! I went with the Quattro Formaggi as I haven't had one of these in 6 years. I was not disappointed! The crust was excellent and I wish I took a picture of the bottom because the char was utter perfection. I could smell the fragrance of my pizza too when it was placed before me. The blend of cheeses used on this pizza were delicious and gave a unique taste that was delightful. I loved all of my bubbles in the crust too! The pizzas are all sort of a personal size. But they are cut in four slices and there are smaller plates so you can mix and match if you like! The salads are a good size and look tasty, although I didn't order any. I just saw some people did. Johnny Ryan is the soda served here (local, out of Niagara Falls). Only 3 choices: regular, diet, or orange. There are some other things to drink too, such as wine, beer and espresso. After we ate they asked if we wanted tiramisu for dessert. I'm not sure if the dessert changes (because I didn't see it written anywhere; it was offered verbally). Parking out back, and there is an entrance back there (as well as the front). Be prepared to pay for quality ... this isn't your average cost for some pizza, but hey - it isn't your average pizza!! read more

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Cute little village restaurant in the heart of Kenmore. The staff were very friendly also and service was fast. We had three different pizzas (Red Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza) all of which were delicious. For me, the red pizza was the best. There isn't a large menu, like there aren't any appetizers, and the beer selection was small but satisfactory. Overall this place it tops in service, ambiance and food quality and we will definitely be back again!! read more

Man what a pizza place! Their Margherita pizza is fantastic but their Detroit style red top is life changing. It was so so so good! I've never had Detroit style and this was our first visit here it was awesome! Staff was great pizza came out quickly and prices were good. They're popular but they've got lots of tables and it's very casual. Street parking available! Awesome visit I can't wait to get some more! read more

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In a word, delicious. Crafted with high quality ingredients, care and innovation Jay's Artisan Pizza delivers in spades. The dining room is small, decorated tastefully and minimally but with attention to detail. An open kitchen concept the service staff are friendly and hospitality oriented just as it should be. Highly recommend. I know I'll be back. read more

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I came here with a friend and dined in. The restaurant is very small with minimal seating at tables or at the bar. I would not dine in with a very large group of people as it would be a pretty tight seating arrangement. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I was so surprised on how quickly it came out (less than 5 minutes it felt like). It did not surprise me that their pizza is rated at one of the top pizza places in the United States. It was the best pizza that I've had. The tangy sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and the most perfect crust; there wasn't anything I would change about it. And all for 14 dollars, I thought that was a very fair price with the high artisan quality of this pizza! Can't wait to come back soon. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This local pizzeria has been voted as top 100 in the world! In 2022, it was slated as #71 in the world, and 13th in the US, and it's in BUFFALO, NY! This has been on our food bucket list for awhile and we finally got there! We had heard that the inside is pretty small, so they do a big pick-up business. We ordered online and you get to pick the time. Super easy but when you get there, sometimes you have to wait a bit past your chosen pick-up time, but SO worth it! The crust is amazing!! Thin and crispy and has the perfect sauce coating and amount. We tried a bunch of different ones as they aren't too big and we're excited to have leftovers which reheated superbly in the air-fryer. Fresh ingredients, great staff, authentic and original menu - you can't go wrong! read more

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We ordered a take out Detroit style pizza from here this past Saturday. Online ordering was easy and we decided on the Red Top pizza. When we got to the restaurant, it was packed. We waited in line and quickly picked up our pizza, which was ready on time. The flavors were great and the crust amazing. Doughy and crispy but not too heavy. We truly enjoyed. Detroit pizzas from here aren't huge so it is a bit expensive for just 4 pieces of pizza. Overall, was good and we'll be back! read more

great food !!!!! great reviews! cozy place ! great service! my family loves it !!!!!clean ! terrific! there are no words !!! luv !!!

Let me tell you it is expensive but delicious I haven't been since the opening of it the ambiance is nothing out of the ordinary we sat In chairs . I am pretty sure that there is no booth's at least I don't think there is I have not been since grand opening. read more

Got there right after opening on a Saturday, it was almost full. No wait for a table though! Service was very good. Tried three different pies, they all were amazing. Great pizza in the classic neopolitan style which is a welcome change from the typical buffalo style. The restaurant was beautiful, prices were fair. With tip and dessert, everything came out to be around $70. I'll be back, I loved it! read more

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Got takeout, delicious pizza, we are from out of town, visiting our son, we will definitely go back!

Very quaint restaurant with incredible pizza. We started off with the salad which was delicious and relatively heavy on the dressing. The red top Detroit style was the surprise of the night! The crust was so light and garlicky and was beautifully balanced. The pesto pizza is very basil forward and was very overpowering so it was a bit tough to pick up and other flavors but still delicious. read more

Not the typical Buffalo style pizza but I tastes amazing! Really does deserve its reputation. Got their summer squash and their Marguerite, was not disappointed. Rlly cozy sitting vibes. Wish they had more hours read more

As a NYC pizza lover, I can say that this pizza was awesome and different from a normal slice. Waitress was courteous, attentive and helpful. Thank You for welcoming us to Buffalo. read more

Might be the best pizza in WNY. The service is amazing, great group they have here!! And the ambiance inside is fantastic. Really feels elevated. read more

There are only two pizzerias in Buffalo that do magic. Jay's is one of them. I sat at the window today on a cool rainy afternoon munching on a delicious margherita pie. So, so good. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Always super friendly people working at Jay's. My family and I absolutely enjoy their food. I really like the Red Square. My daughters favorite is the Margherita pizza. My wife. really enjoys their salad. Easy parking behind the building . read more

What can I say? This place is amazing! The decor creates and music create a NYC Chelsea style pizzeria. The service was there making sure everything was just right. Very attentive ! The salad , OH MY GOD! Best and I mean best salad I've had in a long time. I don't know what spices they put in the oil and vinegar but yummmmmmy! Now let's get to the pizza. Hands down , and I'm a connoisseur of wood fired pizzas. There are a lot of great pizza places around Buffalo. But hands down best pizza I've ever had and I mean the best. I don't know what they do to their food but WOW is all I have got to say!! read more

I've lived in Kenmore for a few years and have been to Jay's so many times I can't believe I haven't done a review yet! My husband and I order Jay's pizza all the time when we want a quality pizza. I always get the four cheese or quattro formagi. It's so cheesy and I love the thin crust! I love how the crust edges turn out from being wood fired. My husband loves the hot cherry pepper pizza. I highly recommend if you want a great pizza! I just came here for dinner with a friend, and it was the first time I didn't get takeout and actually sat there and ate. The space is pretty small, but the tables finish up quickly enough that you are able to get a seat. There is also a bar to eat at. We had multiple servers come over and tell us specials and check up on us which was so nice. Our pizzas also came out so quick we were shocked! It seemed like we just ordered them when they came out. I loved sitting there and seeing everyone's food come out smelling delicious. We didn't order it, but the salad also looked great! Highly recommend overall! read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Quattro Formagi - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Do yourself a favor and try this place out! My friend and I ordered a margherita and pesto pizza to go and they were absolutely delicious. Kinda weird but I like my crust/dough/whatever to be a little chewy but also thin. This place definitely hit the spot. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Good food. Good people. Service is quick. I will be back. Ambiance is pretty laid back.

Favorite wood fired pizza in Buffalo! I'm partial to the fig and prosciutto... it is my favorite flavor combination. Runner up for me is the hot cherry pepper pizza. Small place that could use more seating but the food is unmatched! read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Fig and prosciutto pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I really love this place! My mom and I have stopped in a couple times together, and I've gotten take a take out pie for myself 3 or 4 times. I usually get Margarita pizza. Also love the mixed house salad with the delicious house vinaigrette they make! Love the roasted tomatoes, the pickled onions, and the croutons are awesome! Very tasty, my mom and I both love the place. I've also had a white pizza with tomatoes and basil, it was good as well, but I prefer the margarita. I've tried the square detroit style as well, but the wood fried round pizzas are the favorite choice for me. I do wish they would sell the dressing! Also, would be nice if the online ordering had the option on the salad and pizza to remove the parmesan. Since I'm not a parmesan person, I have to come in to order, but since the pizza cooks fast it is not a big deal to wait ten minutes. The staff is always friendly, and the dining room is very small, but always clean and feels welcoming. A favorite spot since we started going this year. Will be back for sure since it is only about a mile from my house. keep up the great job. read more

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