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Made our way over here after a friend kept telling us we had to try their Sicilian and Margherita slices. It's right in the heart of town, so there's street parking only which can get a little hairy. Pizzeria is a very old school looking establishment, which I love. Lots of charm. They do sell pizza by the slice but it is cash only. So either have cash on hand or there's an ATM in the lobby. Both slices were very good. I thought the Sicilian was slightly better but that's my personal preference. Sauce was extremely good. Not overpowered with seasoning. Sicilian was nice and cheesy and Margherita was made with quality fresh ingredients. I should have asked it to be kept in the oven another minute or two to crisp up the crust but that's on me. Lastly, service was excellent which is always a plus.
Love the skinny little entryway, love the old school pizzeria vibe, love the friendly staff. The crust here is GREAT -- chewy and delicious. The margherita slice wasn't the best I've ever had; it was good and I would get it again, but I wish it had less flop/wasn't as messy to eat. CASH ONLY! But they have an ATM up front, if you need.
The best pizza in my humble opinion in NJ. I have been going the for over 35 years. John and now Umberto are absolutely the best. I will always go back and get my two slices and soda and feel at home. The take home a pie to enjoy. Service is always fantastic and friendly.it is the typical pizza joint. I have so many memories there and the atmosphere is always welcoming. We are treated like family.
Why would they try to remove an honest review? The pie got delivered by kid in a black Audi SUV... this is a pizza from John's Boy. Basically, I placed a phone delivery order for a Large pie Xtra cheese on 1/20 at around 9:00pm and received the above pizza at around 9:30pm. While I was grateful that they were able to deliver to FL when it was almost closing time, I do wish they may have taken a bit longer to allow the cheese to settle because it actually spread off the pie (the above is my trying to put it together-- check the fat oil spot on the bottom right). I was really hungry and it was pretty late so I ate the pizza anyway but just as a notice to the owners/delivery drivers to be more careful when delivering just-out-the-oven pizzas because the final product quality suffers.
Dined in for a quick bite both times I have been here. A plain slice here is consistent and ratio of ingredients to dough is perfect to me - crust is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and not too thick. Chicken vodka slice is bomb dot com. I tried chicken penne vodka on a slice but thought the penne was overkill, so wouldn't recommend. Other dishes are simple and tasty - we ordered mozz sticks, shrimp marinara on penne, Mediterranean salad, and Stromboli, but don't go out of your way to order these unless you're specifically craving. Solid local pizza joint - staff is super friendly! Looking forward to seeing how pizza holds up thru delivery or takeout!
A very hidden sliver of a busy Main Street, this pizzeria at first can be hard to find. It was our first time ordering pizza from here relatively close to us so we gave it a whirl. We order two large pies, a classic nyc style cheese pizza and one with sausage. Because we also had a vegetarian among us we also chose to order their Mediterranean salad that they advertise as one of their most popular salads. The person who helped me at the counter when I was picking up my order was really nice and friendly. Because this was my first time ordering from this pizza place, I was surprised to find out it is a CASH ONLY establishment. ATM is by the door. They also do NOT DELIVER! Pizza- the pizza is pretty reasonably priced at $14 for a regular large pie I believe it was around 2 dollars to 2 dollars and 50 cents to add a single topping to your order. Salads were also around $10-$14. The pizza itself wasn't the best pizza I've ever tasted on the east coast but was still arguably better than a lot of the other pizzerias I have tried to date in the Washington area. There are a lot of pockets of tomato sauce that turns into watery pool which will contribute to your cheese falling off the slices. If you are a real sticker for your cheese not slipping off your slice, this is not your pizza. Salad - Mediterranean salad was decent - the portion was enough to share amongst three people and there was a good amount of variety of toppings. There were some pieces of cheese, olives, and roasted red peppers. One thing I did not like that I was surprised that they tossed my to-go salad with the dressing rather than serving it on the side. A huge no- no in my book as it causes the salad to wilt and this shouldn't be the case in a to-go order. Besides that, this place is pretty decent - not a pizzeria worth raving about but still satisfied my craving to get a New York style pizza.
Really enjoyed the pizza here. There was a lot of sauce, a lot of cheese and the crust was crunchy. A nice, old school style NJ pizza.
These are some of the most friendly people I have come across. The pizza is great hands down old skool pizza. The crust is made from scratch with good flour I could see them making bread with it. Crunchy, doughy with a semolina bite. I really like this pie as a go too for games , regular dinner. Really good price for the pie.
9 months ago
It's a true pizzeria. While the pizza may not have been my style, it was good to try something different. read more
My husband and I randomly stepped in here in search of a quick dinner, and walked away pretty happy. We ordered two slices - mushroom and sausage - along with a grilled chicken Caesar salad - and were not disappointed. The slices here might not be the best or the largest, but there's an appreciable crisp acquired on the crust from the oven. We're a big fan of mushrooms, so we also loved how heavily they laid the mushrooms on those slices. Surprisingly, the salad was the star of our table spread. The sliced chicken was so moist and well-marinated that our forks were fighting for every last piece long after we pronounced ourselves full. I love the brisk and efficient service you get at a longstanding pizzeria, and we definitely got it at John's Boy's. You might not get smiles and cheer, but you'll get your food fast. Our food arrived at our table around five minutes after we ordered, and considering how hungry we were, we considered this a blessing. I don't think anyone steps into a pizzeria expecting ambiance, but there are a few things I found noteworthy while dining in. There's a definite draft during colder weather that seemed to push diners closer to the inside of the restaurant. There are single-stall bathrooms available, but the women's bathroom didn't close all the way. I found myself finishing my business hurriedly lest someone walk in on me. read more
Classic pizzeria with amazing character. Been going for years and have always enjoyed the heroes and individual slices for lunch or dinner! Most recently stopped in and had a BBQ chicken slice and penne vodka slice! Both are so good - come hungry! CASH ONLY - they have an atm ;) read more
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Made our way over here after a friend kept telling us we had to try their Sicilian and Margherita slices. It's right in the heart of town, so there's street parking only which can get a little hairy. Pizzeria is a very old school looking establishment, which I love. Lots of charm. They do sell pizza by the slice but it is cash only. So either have cash on hand or there's an ATM in the lobby. Both slices were very good. I thought the Sicilian was slightly better but that's my personal preference. Sauce was extremely good. Not overpowered with seasoning. Sicilian was nice and cheesy and Margherita was made with quality fresh ingredients. I should have asked it to be kept in the oven another minute or two to crisp up the crust but that's on me. Lastly, service was excellent which is always a plus. read more
6 months ago
Love the skinny little entryway, love the old school pizzeria vibe, love the friendly staff. The crust here is GREAT -- chewy and delicious. The margherita slice wasn't the best I've ever had; it was good and I would get it again, but I wish it had less flop/wasn't as messy to eat. CASH ONLY! But they have an ATM up front, if you need. read more
2 years ago
The best pizza in my humble opinion in NJ. I have been going the for over 35 years. John and now Umberto are absolutely the best. I will always go back and get my two slices and soda and feel at home. The take home a pie to enjoy. Service is always fantastic and friendly.it is the typical pizza joint. I have so many memories there and the atmosphere is always welcoming. We are treated like family. read more
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5 years ago
Why would they try to remove an honest review? The pie got delivered by kid in a black Audi SUV... this is a pizza from John's Boy. Basically, I placed a phone delivery order for a Large pie Xtra cheese on 1/20 at around 9:00pm and received the above pizza at around 9:30pm. While I was grateful that they were able to deliver to FL when it was almost closing time, I do wish they may have taken a bit longer to allow the cheese to settle because it actually spread off the pie (the above is my trying to put it together-- check the fat oil spot on the bottom right). I was really hungry and it was pretty late so I ate the pizza anyway but just as a notice to the owners/delivery drivers to be more careful when delivering just-out-the-oven pizzas because the final product quality suffers. read more
5 years ago
Dined in for a quick bite both times I have been here. A plain slice here is consistent and ratio of ingredients to dough is perfect to me - crust is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and not too thick. Chicken vodka slice is bomb dot com. I tried chicken penne vodka on a slice but thought the penne was overkill, so wouldn't recommend. Other dishes are simple and tasty - we ordered mozz sticks, shrimp marinara on penne, Mediterranean salad, and Stromboli, but don't go out of your way to order these unless you're specifically craving. Solid local pizza joint - staff is super friendly! Looking forward to seeing how pizza holds up thru delivery or takeout! read more
A very hidden sliver of a busy Main Street, this pizzeria at first can be hard to find. It was our first time ordering pizza from here relatively close to us so we gave it a whirl. We order two large pies, a classic nyc style cheese pizza and one with sausage. Because we also had a vegetarian among us we also chose to order their Mediterranean salad that they advertise as one of their most popular salads. The person who helped me at the counter when I was picking up my order was really nice and friendly. Because this was my first time ordering from this pizza place, I was surprised to find out it is a CASH ONLY establishment. ATM is by the door. They also do NOT DELIVER! Pizza- the pizza is pretty reasonably priced at $14 for a regular large pie I believe it was around 2 dollars to 2 dollars and 50 cents to add a single topping to your order. Salads were also around $10-$14. The pizza itself wasn't the best pizza I've ever tasted on the east coast but was still arguably better than a lot of the other pizzerias I have tried to date in the Washington area. There are a lot of pockets of tomato sauce that turns into watery pool which will contribute to your cheese falling off the slices. If you are a real sticker for your cheese not slipping off your slice, this is not your pizza. Salad - Mediterranean salad was decent - the portion was enough to share amongst three people and there was a good amount of variety of toppings. There were some pieces of cheese, olives, and roasted red peppers. One thing I did not like that I was surprised that they tossed my to-go salad with the dressing rather than serving it on the side. A huge no- no in my book as it causes the salad to wilt and this shouldn't be the case in a to-go order. Besides that, this place is pretty decent - not a pizzeria worth raving about but still satisfied my craving to get a New York style pizza. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Really enjoyed the pizza here. There was a lot of sauce, a lot of cheese and the crust was crunchy. A nice, old school style NJ pizza. read more
3 years ago
These are some of the most friendly people I have come across. The pizza is great hands down old skool pizza. The crust is made from scratch with good flour I could see them making bread with it. Crunchy, doughy with a semolina bite. I really like this pie as a go too for games , regular dinner. Really good price for the pie. read more
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My first time trying pizza at this place. It was good but it could have been cooked a little longer. The chicken parmigiana sandwich was good! read more
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Johns boy is a little slice of heaven. Literally, it's shaped like a big slice. Umberto the man running the show gets all my respects. The man is a master of his craft. He's also so Italian he uses olive oil as tanning lotion and garlic salt as deodorant. But that's besides the point. This place has the best vodka sauce I've ever had. Put it on anything. Chicken eggplant or even pizza. My one issue is they don't deliver. Makes me have to get off my fat ass and go stuff myself with Italian greatness. read more
Decent pizza ! Nice think crust, tasty sauce and cheese was pretty good but sometimes too thick in some parts. Not the best I've ever had in this area but 2 slices and a soda for less that $5 and I would go back ! It's a tiny place, really narrow and if you walk past the door you would miss the whole place. The decor is kind of dumpy, weird sport posters and local signs but it has a charm of its own. read more
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Amazing pizza!! I have been out of state for many years and this place was our first stop. Didn't disappoint. Perfect and cheesy and saucy. Thanks for giving me a taste of Jersey. read more
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something happened and this place went downhill over the years. i gave the benefit of the doubt and continue to come after multiple sub par experiences because i like to support small business in glen rock. but i'm over it. the first horrid experience was when i orders a penne chicken vodka wrap, i've had it many times before. But now, the wrap fell apart as soon as i ate it. there were multiple clumps of hard pieces of chicken, and the taste was bland. Second time i orders 2 slices to go and they were burnt to a crisp on the bottom, and all the toppings slid right off. now my last and final experience because i will never be come back was yesterday. ordered 2 slices for pick up. i opened the box and was pissed. 2 slices that can't even be called slices because they were so small. i attached a picture of them side by side and one is literally have the size of the other. not to mention the topping slid off and i only got about 2/3 bites out of each of them. I'm highly dissatisfied and disappointed at this quality of food because it used to be my favorite place , the owner is a great guy. i don't want his business to fail so please fix up your place. and your employee is standing behind the register smoking her vape as customer are at the counter. i'm all for a friendly relaxed work encipherment especially when there's teenagers operating your place but that's a bit much. read more
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