Enjoyed the pizza and pinball! We got gluten free pizzas and they even had vegan cheese!!! Pizzas were large even though they were gluten free which was a nice surprise. Place was very loud and full of children but the food was good and I'm glad we made a reservation. read more

Service was quick and we were seated right away. Our waitress was polite and pleasant. It felt like we waited a while for the pizza, but I didn't realize it was a wood-fired oven. Best pizza's are cooked this way, and it takes time. Well worth the wait, pizza was absolutely delicious. The fried mozzarella was very good, it was two fairly large pieces and good to share. I enjoyed the imperial coffee stout I had with the meal, my wife got a float (she loved it). Plenty of options for drinks, can't really go wrong. I would like to try a cocktail here in the future. My favorite part of this place? PINBALL!!! Some fairly modern, some classics, in great working order. I had not seen the Ghostbusters pinball machine before, seemed very good quality. My favorite was the Star Trek pinball machine, and this is based on the current JJ Abrams reboot (so yeah, fairly new) and I found that to have the most fun for game play. This was a recommendation of a friend, and we actually ran into him! Would recommend to anyone in the area to check out. read more

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#RIFoodFights #BestPizzaRI - had a slice of pepperoni. This is a classic super thin foldable pizza with a very smooth gooey cheese and great pepperoni flavor and minimal oil dripping on the plate. I would easily recommend PizzaJ for classic New York style pizza. Staff is friendly and new pinball machines are fun to play. read more

The food is delicious and there's a full bar inside too. This place has a super hipster-ey vibe as evidenced by the collections of retro toys, old pinball machines, and 90's cult movies being played on the TVs around the restaurant. There's so much to look at and take in that we discover something new each time we visit. On the last page of the menu we stumbled across an amazing Sunday "family dinner" special - a cheese or pepperoni pizza, two appetizers, and a carafe of soda for $25 - that's a pretty great deal for this place! The bathrooms are beautiful and way nicer than the ones I have a home. What a surprise it was to find such a fancy place to pee! As laid back and nostalgic as this place is, they aren't flexible with making substitutions or accommodations to their menu. For example, one time I wanted to order something that's on their lunch menu but was told that I could only order what was on the dinner menu because it was after 5:00 and then tonight, when we ordered the family meal deal, I asked if we could have lemonade or something else non carbonated to drink (I don't give my kids soda) instead of the carafe of soda that comes with the meal and was told they could not make any substitutions. Not a deal breaker but still a major bummer. The service is professional but not personable. While no one is rude, they just aren't friendly. That's probably my main hesitation with coming here more often. read more

Pizza J - Tempura green beans and garlic fries - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Pizza J has the best pizza in Providence. As a matter of fact, visiting Pizza J has become one of the things I've missed the most over quarantine; absorbing the terrific and unique atmosphere, sitting at the ample bar and enjoying the creative cocktail menu and having the best slice in town. They also have great sandwiches, flavorful salads and a rotating desert selection. Staff is always friendly, the owner is very nice also. The pinball In here is amazing! There's plenty of parking, whether it be in their lot or on the street. Seating is comfortable and I know they can accommodate larger groups. Pro Tips; Bring some cash for pinball, the games are very well maintained and there's a change machine. Try the Garlic Fries, some of the best fries I've had. Bring your vegan or vegetarian friend, the menu is very inclusive. read more

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They were on the 'lord of the pies' list, otherwise they never would've been on my radar. And after today, won't be. Let me say the people were fast and friendly, but the pizza was downright terrible. Charred and really lacking any semblance of taste. Cheese was a little too greasy and the sauce really wasn't anything special. As a side note, with the 'lord of the pies' deal, they are strict about it being 'dine in only'. The coupon does state it, but most places let you get it to go since its just a slice. Well within their rights to do so, but just inconvenient as I'm taking a table/seat up just for a couple slices. read more

Fun and welcoming atmosphere - food and cocktails average. Specialty sinner margarita really just sangria? Special Brussel sprout app ok- small portion, sprouts sort of mushy, sauce ok but overly sweet. Chicken wings mostly inedible so overcooked and dry with an odd spice flavor. Pizza ok- bit undercooked on top although burned on bottom. Again, nice place to hang- maybe not for dinner. read more

I don't write many reviews but wanted to Thank everyone at Pizza J for making my sons bday a yummy and fun evening! Maddie took my call for a reservation a week ago and made sure to some say hi. she even gave the kids great ideas for fun days out while in Providence. We had the calamari, which was well seasoned and had spice with fried peppers. The pizzas were all amazing. Thin crust, sweet tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Thanks you to Maddie and the gang for a great celebration! Sorry I didn't take photos. read more

Pizza was good but not what I was looking for. Went with The Rita which is cheese, red sauce and basil. Was more of what I call fancy pizza. Not as thin and crispy as I like. Not a typical NY style, but again still good but not great. Didn't care for it reheated as leftovers. However the atmosphere was fun, pinball is entertaining and the boozy lime aid was very tasty. read more

Pizza J - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Look no further than PIZZA J for the BEST CROWD PLEASING pizza for your next party! Rave reviews all around !!! 10/10

Really loved the cheese pizza!! Staff was nice and attentive, would definitely dine at Pizza J again! read more

Pizza J - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A little surprised at how lukewarm the reviews are for this place...Pizza J was the second restaurant I visited in Providence, actually. My parents were helping me move into my new place and made as much of a trip as they could have out of helping their daughter move pretty much entirely up the length of the Eastern Seaboard. My parents would take walks hoping to make Providence feel smaller than what it was. One evening, my dad came back with his face shining and said, "Nupur, we found pizza just like the one we used to have in Syracuse." This pizza from a specific pizzeria held a very special place among our family's all time favorite foods. I'd apparently house whole slices myself as a two year old, much to the owners' delight. I wanted to taste as an adult what apparently sparked my lifelong love of pizza. My parents were also eager to back immediately. So my mother and I traipsed back to Pizza J the very next day and they got an American Beauty Pizza, which is what they'd tried the day before. As far as cheese pizza goes, this is perfect for what it is. Great thin crust with just the right amount of chew, sauce with slight sweetness, not too much cheese and perfect with or without toppings. It really hit the spot. My parents and I went back to Pizza J the next day and the day after. I sampled other items like their excellllent fried broccoli but we really just kept coming back for the pizza. My parents even bought a large pizza the last day and froze whatever was leftover so I could have Pizza J in a pinch. There was a lot of life lived in the 2.5 years between that pizza laden week and today and somehow I didn't find my way back to Pizza J until tonight. It was a really blustery night and a slow day on call so I ordered Pizza J for myself and my friend at work. We got the American Beauty with mushrooms, the Tony Clifton Pizza (herbed ricotta, red pepper, garlic, red onion and mozzarella) and garlic fries. The pizza was perfect. The American Beauty was exactly how I'd remembered it with the mushrooms ultimately being a net neutral. The Tony Clifton was a total star as well. It hit all the notes that I look for in pizza with such a nice contrast in rich ricotta and the umami of mozzarella. I'll stop before the pretension lands me on some parody Yelp review on YouTube. I realized I'm neither clunky enough to be on one of those reviews nor am I good enough a critic to be poke fun at myself about my writing so yeah. The garlic fries nearly stole the show though. I'm a weirdo about cheese so I requested the Parmesan off. The fries had shavings of what looked like Parmesan. I tried one and it was actually thin shavings of garlic that were so long and lacy that they looked like Parmesan! Incredible if you're vegan or if you're me. Anyway, Pizza J is a gem. Just go. read more

Ohhhh Pizza J: I've been here twice, possibly three times and I've never been thrilled. The pizza is not all that good and considering how many other options there are in Providence there are to choose from, I will likely will never go back. Today I participated in the food fight pizza promo. Upon arrival, I was given the choice of one slice of pizza, which I had to eat there. I was reminded it was "dine in only". Really? You offered me one slice and my choices were slim-pickens; there were three only options: cheese, pepperoni and something with pork, called the Yeti. I opted for the third option because it was the only non-plain option. I also felt the server was indifferent to my presence. He was aware that I was there simply for a slice of pizza. I did, however, pay to participate in the "challenge". Little did he know I had driven out of my way on my way home from work to pick up a piece quickly so I could get home to my new foster puppy. Given my experience, I think I'm done with this joint. read more

This is one of our favorite places to get vegan pizza. The vegan cheese and vegan sausage that they use is delicious. Staff here is also friendly. They have their own parking lot which is nice. Would highly recommend! read more

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We loved this place. Great energy. Our friend Julie who lives in providence says it's her favorite. I think one of the best thin crust pizzas I've ever had. Wings were also outstanding. Great experience. Highly recommend read more

Issue I like everything about this place except one important factor, the pizza dough itself is off. Pizza J, a cool hip spot with a completely open kitchen and pizza oven. They have several craft beers on tap and tout all natural ingredients. Service was very attentive and friendly and we saw a couple of people that we hadn't seen in a while so we felt at home. Our order: Smoked Wings - delicious House Salad - big portion, great house dressing Simple Pepperoni Pizza - Weak The bartender brings out this square pizza and from first site it looked great. The problem was that the pizza had terrible dough. Very chewy and almost undercooked texture. We ordered our pie well done so we tried to avoid it. I guess I expect a thin crust pizza to have a crispy crust and this pizza didn't have that. Tip: App specials everyday till 6. Great classic movies on the TV's. Pizza J is a spot worth checking out, and maybe we just got a bad pizza, but I would like to hear back from other Yelpers either confirming or denying my take. Thanks read more

Pizza J - Smoked Wings, damn good - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ordered take out, the service was fat but the hot smoked wing were disappointing. I also ordered a pepperoni pizza which was good.

It pains me to give only three stars, but for my own integrity, I unfortunately must. I will start with what I really like. First of all, the people are great. As soon as I walked in, I dove right into a conversation about holey (as in, they have holes) rain boots with the GM, our waiter was super friendly and I could tell he was willing to go that extra mile, and everyone I encountered was helpful and willing to answer questions. Secondly, the pizza is good. I dig the big square and the square slices, and the crust is perfect (thin and with good flavor, like true Italian crust but less soggy), and I like the fact they can accommodate GF and vegan diets. Thirdly, their dedication to local artists is present, just like at Julian's. They have artists' work on display on rotation, and I think doing so is an awesome way to support the community--and it's great to see what people are doing! Plus, a lot of work went into putting the restaurant together; for example, the tables are made from repurposed wood found in the building and in the neighborhood. The downsides: It feels like a warehouse. I love the cozy intimacy of Julian's, and that's missing from Pizza J. The food, while good, is not particularly standout. There are only six pizzas to choose from- (and yet I still couldn't decide), but I just wasn't blown away. The apps are on the fried side, although the Italian eggroll is unique and very delicious! Cider isn't on the drink menu, which is a bummer for non-beer fans, and the house wines are ...okay. And lastly, there were some issues with our order (we ordered a Tony Clifton with meatballs added, but the meatballs weren't added), which happens sometimes--I don't judge--but my friends went there and also were given the wrong order. Our waiter was great and brought us a whole new pizza (it really wasn't necessary!), but I know my friends never did get what they ordered..or even an apology. In the end, I have no complaints, and I'm sure I'll be back to this new West Side hang out. But to expect Pizza J to do for pizza what Julian's does for Brunch may set up a false analogy. read more

Pizza J - Tony Clifton, which includes potatoes and "elephant" garlic! - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We've been wanting to try Pizza J for a long time as we are vegan and they offer vegan pizza and other items. It was fantastic. The waiters were fun and so friendly. The atmosphere/decor was fun and interesting. The pizza and seitan 'chicken' were both so good. We'll be back!! read more

Really good pizza, seitan wings, drink options, and fun ambiance. Was accommodating with a large party and substituting toppings.

Went here with a group of about 25 activists after a demonstration at nearby Waterfire festival. I hadn't been to Providence in nearly 30 years, but a local in our group told us about a place that serves vegan food, so we all went to Pizza J. It's part bar, part arcade, part pizza place...which is pretty cool. I want to start by saying that the pizza was FREAKIN' DELICIOUS! Like, wow! The three of us that rode up together split a vegan ricotta, basil, garlic, roasted red pepper pizza. I give the pizza itself five stars. So good! Wow! I was set to order an appetizer of seitan wings, when the waiter told us that the seitan wings are fried in the same oil as the chicken. Yet the menu says they are vegan. So the ignorance and/or deception kinda sucks. Then I asked him specifically about what is fried in the same oil as dead chicken and he replied "anything fried." So apparently much of the "vegan" offerings at Pizza J are not vegan at all. Even the French fries are not vegan. We were lucky he informed us of this, but I wonder...do they normally tell people that ahead of time? I asked him "Do you normally tell people that ahead of time?" and his response was somewhat vague, indicating that yes, he told everyone in our group tonight. I didn't press the issue because he was super cool. It baffles me how many places are woefully ignorant. If you fry "vegan" food in the same oil as dead animals it is not vegan food! Ugh. I want to give them two stars but the pizza was too damn good. Is it okay to spit into the fry oil? At 350 degrees or whatever it is, it'll kill any germs, so it's really just a mental thing. If it's okay to fry "vegan" food in the same oil as dead animals, surely spitting into the fry oil is totally kewl, too, right? Blows my mind. I was the manager of a hamburger/hotdog place in VT before I went veg years ago and we had a veggie burger that NEVER touched any surface dead animals had touched, and we fried nothing in the oil but potatoes. Actual vegan French fries. This is (or should be) common sense and standard practice for any place offering vegan food. Very basic stuff here and places that are so woefully ignorant of what offering vegan food entails need to step up. To our cool waiter, the taste of the pizza, and the chill atmosphere: I'm sorry I'm not able to give five stars today. read more

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Pizza is in the name, but the only highlight of the menu is their ice cream sandwich. I've been to Pizza J four times and I really want to like the place but the taste just isn't there. I've had their pizza (of course), tacos, chicken wings, garlic fries, and dessert; however, nothing has caught my tastebuds except their ice cream sandwich which is phenomenal. The reason I want to like Pizza J is because I love the ambience, they are always playing good music, and they always have something entertaining on their TVs but the food is just simply average. read more

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The cauliflower Po'boy taste amazing! Totally blew my taste buds away. So many different textures in one sandwich, creative indeed. Per usual, my Pizza was delicious, topped with two yummy meat alternatives. When My vegan alter ego comes out to play.. pizza J is a must (: read more

I recently revisited and was highly impressed. it was incredibly busy when I visited and the staff all handled it quite well. I was also quite excited about the addition of the pinball machines. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Hipster vibes. Not the good kind either. Like, I just gentrified a neighborhood by moving in, my parents paid my full tuition but I make my own clothes and never clean up my room. Let the universe handle the herpes. I don't like your Saver's bought Nike shorts, while I wear $200 Birkenstocks vibes. Square pizza ehh? Pizza isn't bad though. Price is wild. I actually think I saw the owner or manager chew out an employee a Good while back. That I can't forget because it was in the middle of service. Guy screamed at a little kid. Cokehead behavior. Fake rebel vibes. Being honest I have been since in desperate times. Staff is nice but. Idk they doing the most with the decor. I just want food, I don't care if you grew up listening to the pixies and were vexed about attending family funerals. Not mad but it's enough you know. Food is consistent. read more

This place is pizza heaven. Staff is always super friendly. I would give you all my money if I could. read more

Pizza J - a neon sign that reads the power of crust compels you - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Eat with caution. Got a cheese pizza. It was dried, charred, hard, and brittle. It's the kind of pizza that will cut up your mouth like you are chewing on broken glass. My mouth still hurts days later. Additionally, the pizza is ridiculously greasy. We're talking pools of grease. We're talking this pizza couldn't possibly hold anymore grease. Wear a bib, or be extra careful not to ruin your clothes. There's no need for this much grease. This was a blessing in disguise. I was eating too much pizza lately, but this place completely turned me off from ALL pizza. Additionally again, the worker at the front was ignoring me when I walked in. Another worker had to jump in to help me out before the original guy got the idea. read more

Went in last night because I had a coupon for a free slice of pizza as part of the RI Food Fights- Lord of the Pies month. I was told it was "dine in only," which I knew. However, other pizza spots did give the option of take out (thank you to the other places)! I sat at the bar, ordered a slice of pre-made pepperoni pizza. My hunny ordered a house salad. Waited foreverrrrr! Unacceptable. My slice of pizza was PRE-MADE and a side salad -house salad seems extra small? Waitever 20 min? read more

Pizza J - Not impressed - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I went here because I had purchased the Rhode Island food bites wings month I would've never even thought of coming here but was glad I did obviously I had the wings and I also had stuffed jalapeños that were out of this world great fun hippy vibe bartender was attentive and pleasant and because I was a woman sitting alone there I felt safe and comfortable would definitely go again read more

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Every time I've ordered from Pizza J- Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights- it's always come very quickly! Pizzas are unique, fun, tasty, and filling. Tonight I got the fried chicken sandwich, bbq wings, and a salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. Couldn't have been happier. Pandemic times mean more time for pizza. Eat more pizza. read more

Such a cool, fun, lively vibe here. And delish food to match. Went here last week and made the most of the Tuesday Chicken Wing special (sorry, chickens). I highly recommend the Whiskey-Cola sauce, as I found the Hot sauce to be super hiccup-inducingly hot. The Whiskey-Cola sauce is yummm ...three m's intentional, that's yummy. I also enjoyed the Vegan Banh Mi (sorry, mushrooms). It was scrumptious and satisfying, served on a perfect roll. And filling. I took half the sandwich to go. Why the missing star? _ I've been here twice and, on both occasions, I needed to keep my coat on. Just weirdly chilly, even when it's not that cold outside. _ Additionally, I find it an interesting choice to have the nightly specials tucked in the back of the menu. So, be sure to check the back of the menu before ordering - you might save a few bucks. read more

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Arrived tonight to a full house! We had no idea that trivia night brought such a crowd nor did we know that trivia night was happening. We quickly realized that a table for 4 would take quite a while since these people had nowhere to go any time shortly! We decided to sit outside, yes, sit outside in November! We got 3 pizzas tonight, I can speak for two of them... They were delicious! The first one Rita the queen: Fresh Mozz, Basil, Garlic, Red Sauce, Cheese Absolutely delicious. So simple yet so perfect! The second one was the Peter Midnight: Braised Short Rib, Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, Cheddar, Mozz, & Blue Cheese. so different than the first one but it's November, it's Fall, that calls for short rib EVERYTHING! The third pizza was vegan. So, I wish I had more info for you other than I heard they can basically make any pizza vegan and I also was told it was very good. I must say, it looked great! We also split the hummus plate and the garlic fries! White Bean Hummus and House Flatbread Sliced Tomato, English Cucumber, Chili Infused Oil Garlic Fries Fresh Garlic, Parsley, Crushed Black Pepper, Roasted Garlic Aioli I would get both again! So so good! I do wish that the hummus plate had something with a crunch. Maybe fresh carrots on the plate! read more

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Stopped in for #besttacosri as part of RI Food Fights. They offered a couple of choices (BLT and Fried Cauliflower). I went with the BLT because, why else, it was Bacon. I think the concept was good, flour tortillas with melted cheese in between, but the execution was off. First there were only about 6 of us in the restaurant at that time and it took nearly 25 minutes to get our tacos. I think the cheese cooled which mage the tortillas chewy, like chewy to the point my jaw hurt. The staff was excellent and I will take into account that it was a Pizza place that I got a taco at and will likely give them another try. read more

The fried burrata is a miracle... so so good. Was caught completely off guard by the texture. Works so well.

I was scared moving back to RI from Vegas because the vegan scene is bigger out there. However 4 days back I find this heaven. Vegannnnnn pizzaaa! So close to home too. What else could u ask for? If you are vegan they serve the best. They even have "ricotta" and "sausage" as a topping. I even added pineapple to it. Perfect sauce to crust ratio. I feel I have a safe haven for food now. I wonder how many ways I can make their vegan pizza new :) Save your sweet tooth for the end and ask for the vegan ice cream sandwich. You will thank me for sure. The staff was so friendly with my order and the service was great. :):) will be back over and over !! read more

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I really enjoyed the smoked wings!! The pizza is also really good! The American Beauty with pepperoni was a great choice. I have also had the chance to go and dine in and the food was also great! read more

Go 2 pies. 1 half pepperoni and cheese. Pretty good. Roni was tender and good size. Thin crust and not too crunchy, which I liked. 2nd pie was vegan ( for the lady). Same style crust, with artichoke hearts, onions and arugula. One bit I was done. Vegan cheese just doesn't do it for me at all and can't be substituted. On the other hand, wifey liked it. Veggies were fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and id go back if I was in the area read more

Vegan food in Providence! I've only been here once. They have pretty decent vegan options and knowledge staff. The menu is straightforward but it's always worth asking what can be made vegan. I ordered the garlic knot fries and the vegan bahn mi. The fries were modified to be made vegan. My order came out pretty quick. They have lots of seating including some seats outside. I really want to order a pie next time. read more

Pizza J - Vegan ice cream sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great food, there pizza is incredible and their service is excellent. Love dining in or taking out.

I've ordered from Pizza J a few times and so far, so good. Tonight we had the "Rita, the Queen Pizza" which has fresh mozz, basil, garlic and red sauce. It's delicious. The ingredients were very fresh and the crust was awesome. We also had an order of buffalo wings. They were a good size, smoked, and overall pretty flavorful. We ordered online and pre-paid, so when I picked up it was ready and the staff brought it right outside to me. They have off street parking too, so it was quick, easy and very convenient for take out. I've never had these, but supposedly the vegan and gluten free pizza options are very popular. We'll definitely be ordering from here again and I highly recommend it. read more

Pizza J - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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