I've seen great reviews about this place however I am so disappointed. I order a Caesar Salad, Plain Pie and Penne a la Vodka to go. We got home and THE CHEESE IN THE SALAD ALL HAVE MOLD ON IT. I called back and the owner or the manager on the phone was kind of whatever about the situation but said that he would deliver another salad. Salad came, and the order was messed up again. I had to throw out the food as I do not know if any of the other food had been touched by it etc. 2 stars because they were nice to send me another order. Will not be eating here again. read more

I ordered 2 slices through DoorDash. They were never delivered went to the help section just listed the store phone number. Call the store and the person said he's not going to deliver 2 slices. I told the person at the store the only thing listed was the store phone number I can't reach out to DoorDash to cancel the order since the store does the personal delivery. I ask the store to cancel the order and the person is super unprofessional. read more

Food was very good, my phone didn't ring for the delivery which sucked. Still got my food warm tho.

Oh my God, Pizza Sam was really amazing. Gets a little too crowded, but has good ambience and service. Meatballs is very delightful. Marvelous food. Workers are really pleasant. They're attentive, well-mannered and always on their game. Just, I love Pizza Sam, and I know you will love it too. read more

The pizza here is mediocre. I tried there specialty pizza, it was nothing special. I also order a chicken salad and there pasta and meatball. The food wasnt great. I rather go to Woodside and grab a slice or calzone from Pepino or Pizza Boy. There can be an improvement with customer service. The owner was rude and extremely condescending. I will not be going back for pizza here I rather eat commercial pizza from a box at least it won't give me an attitude. read more

Amazing vodka slice, white slice, and plain slice. Says a lot about a place when they get the basics down like that. I always order by the slice. It never tastes the same when you order a full pie for some reason. I love the changes they are making. Little tweaks that really do the place justice. read more

Pizza was over an hour late. Food was terrible. When I called to follow up on the late order, they told me they'd missed the order on seamless. Then they called back to say they were out of what I ordered. So I ordered something else. Then they called again to say they found what I'd initially ordered in the freezer but it would take extra time to make. When it arrived it was flavorless and you could tell it was something they pulled out of the freezer. read more

Pizza Sam's What can I say. Pizza Sam is the best because it's not about food only. it's about LOVE It's about Love in the first place and anything made with love is going to be delish' From Father to Son. the love got handed down . Sam senior I love you. You were a gentleman for sure,. I'm Back in the saddle again!!! ( thank you for everything , those days in Astoria were priceless.) R' read more

New pizza spot that had opened up the our house. I say it is really good pizza, family loves the pizza. Would recommend and go back to them. Prices are good, fast and fresh. Cash only keep in mind before going. read more

I've been working in the neighborhood for three years and never thought to stop in. Jackson Heights isn't exactly known for pizza.... that might be changing. Pizza Sam is the new boss when it comes to AMAZINGLY delicious pizza in Queens. I saw a review for this place on the One Bite app and Dave Portnoy gave it a lofty 8.4 so I had to try. Boy am I glad I did. I picked up two chicken parm slices, two regular slices and a soda and didn't even break $15! The crust was so perfectly crispy and the amounts of sauce and cheese were spot on - with little-to-no grease. The owner and staff could not be any friendlier. I can't wait to be back. I live in Forest Hills but will definitely be making trips back during my workday. Can't wait to bring home the remaining slices to let me family try. Pizza Sam slices are just about as good as it gets. read more

Pizza Sam - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

A Jackson Heights wonder. They've been in the neighborhood for years. Great Pizza, Bottom Line!

Horrible pizza. Had it delivered while visiting form Atlanta and called before to make sure it would be great and they guaranteed. Pizza was barely cooked, and delivery arrived 30 minutes before App said it would be delivered. Only saving grace was Greek salad and garlic knots were good. One and done for me. read more

The Pizza is Awesome which I would give close to 5 stars. But the "NEW PEOPLE" They hired have no professional customer service. Extremely rude when trying to order over the phone. I'm a regular daily customer. Normally I would give my number and my address would automatically show in their system. But it seems like the New employee was in a extremely bad mood and started yelling at me from the top of his lungs for my address which I gave him twice. Luckily a veteran Employee by the name of Luis diffuse the situation and Helped me Professionally. Pizza Sam Should give Luis a Admin Position for the company.. Thanks Luis. read more

I've been a loyal pizza customer for years but tonight we unfortunately tried chicken dishes (Marsala and Francese) and the chicken was so tough and disgusting that it was basically inedible. So disappointed. Stick with the pizza and salad. The house salad dressing was delicious. read more

First time trying this place after being featured in onebite series and it's legit. Firstly like the fact the Italian owner still makes the pie himself which is harder to find these days. Pizza is memorable -crust is crisp and hearty in thickness. Good ratio of cheese which has slight sharpness to taste, sauce...overall really good value for $2.50...plan to come back for whole pie next time. read more

Some of these reviews are retarded. Seriously, people getting more than they asked for and their food being delicious and still throwing out 3 stars. Wow. Been coming here for 20 years, best slice in queens. Period. I live a couple miles away now and I still drive out here to get a slice when I'm in the mood. Ignore some of these idiot reviews and come have a bite. You won't regret it. read more

So a number of things puts this place on my go to spot for a New York slice of pie! What I liked was as soon as you walk in Sam is behind that counter putting in work on those pizzas! Nothing like a local spot with the main man making your food. I had two slices because everything looked to good to pass up. One slice would definitely be enough -huge slices, so this pizza is rich with flavor tomato sauce had a rich consistency and the different mixture of cheeses with hearty meats made every bite amazing! The other slice I believe the grandma so rich with the ricotta and spinach and tomato sauce the dough was a nice thickness cooked perfectly. Next time in NY I will return for a couple slices absolutely worth going to. Oh and the price of a slice a few bucks read more

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I Ordered a whole pie while it did taste good just a little chewy, I got a bad case of heartburn for days I don't think I will consider buying this pizza again.. never have I had heartburn from pizza. read more

Very good pizza . Definitely working taking the trip . Would recommend anyone any day to come take a taste

It's as easy as ordering a plain slice.... that's all it takes. Then you'll see why so many people are in love with Sams! It's super cheap too!, only 2.25 a slice! It gets kind of chaotic sometimes around 3pm on weekdays when the school kids go there, but usually early afternoons aren't as crowded as dinner time. read more

Worse pizza ever! This pizza was nasty! There was no sauce. They also put onions on the whole thing ... we didn't ask for onions. The toppings where huge, it kinda seemed like they got lazy & did not bother to cut smaller pieces. read more

If you want some good ol classic pizza from the block, you gotta stop here. Get the regular and Sicilian. Make sure to put extra cheese on it. read more

Pizza Sam - Some good pizza, make sure to get extra cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Probably the best pizza in Queens! Especially when you want just a plain cheese pie. Order from here alot. Definitely worth it!

Northeastern Jackson Heights' neighbourhood family gem for nearly 40 years. A rare & true New York City remaining staple. Maintaining an equally impressive steadfast & unwavering quality after all the decades in business. This is the quintessential, NYC loving slice of heaven. Not for the faint or 99 cent of heart... this is PIZZA like few or none other. Nay-sayers aren't likely native Gothamites in knowing or having lived in the days of what garnered the reputation that is authentic NYC Pizza. They can order from the cartoon box companies. Everything's fresh at Sam's. The dough, cheese & sauce combinations are absolutely perfect. Nothing's more delicious than their regular plain slice - my favorite. The Grandma varieties will knock your socks off - a fancier, ingredient laden departure from the traditional Sicilian. Delicious and flavourful. Salads are generous. Other specially dishes like chicken parmesan, meatball heroes, calamari, & calzones holds the same in freshness, flavour & quality. The garlic knots are chuck full of flavor & garlic. And they have zeppolis! But they're a pizza shop and that's the cornerstone. That's where it all begins & ends. read more

Pizza man heated the slice for 3 minutes but slice was still cold, cheese didn't even melt, bad taste, weird smell, waste of 3.50 and time, how do you mess up pizza when that's all you sell? Condiments super sticky. read more

I grew up eating Sam's and have been going there for 30 + years now. You have no idea how it pains me to write & submit this review. Before I criticize let me say the pizza just cannot be beat. It is the best in town. I recommend it to the uninitiated as the best in town bar none. I still go back weekly for the Pizza or Sicilian Pies even though I have moved out of from Jackson Heights 20+ years ago. Always consistently excellent. I have been a loyal customer for a lifetime and remain so but with one reservation.... I have learned not to order entrees over the years because you just never know what you are going to get when you open the lid. Consistency used to be the hallmark of Sam's. You always knew what you were getting. Despite knowing this, I ordered a baked ziti with my pie last week and when I got home the unthinkable had happened. No sauce!!! Baked ziti with no sauce......... As unbelievable as it sounds I was not surprised but saddened nonetheless. I didn't even bother calling back to complain. What's the point? I knew this could happen so really I asked for it. That statement should tell you all you need to know when it comes to entrees. I won't even go into some of the numerous entree misadventures from the past. Sam's seemed to address the ridiculous noise/music and poor service in the last couple of years so kudos to them. Stick to the pies & keep it simple and its all good. read more

The pizza is pretty tasty, maybe the best in the area (Jackson heights/East Elmhurst). It's definitely better than any chain pizzeria. The crust is not doughy and the slices are thin. The sauce is good. A slice eaten right away at their pizzeria compared to their delivered whole pies (few blocks away) is where they lose a point. It's still good, but can't be compared to a hot slice right out the oven. Now I want pizza... read more

a random stop primarily for a bathroom use turned up being a wise decision... As soon as you enter, it gives a feeling of an old pizza parlor where the customer is appreciated. The guy behind the counter was extremely friendly and the service was quick. Unlike most pizza places where a variety of pizza slices await, this place differed because most of their varieties and toppings were on a sicilian slice. We tried the spinach topped pizza slice, taco slice, and a plain regular slice. I have to say, this random stop made me a fan....! Overall the pizza was fresh, delicious, and even thought a bit out of the way for me, i'll definitely keep it on the hierarchy of my pizza choices... read more

Italian. My local pizza joint (well there is another one close by, but I don't frequent it that often). I've been eating here since I was a kid. It has one of the best pizza in the city. A good amount of crust and cheese. Entrees are good also, at great affordable prices. Meatball sub is huge, baked ziti and stuff shells are wonderful. This place has been open forever with the same owners. If that isn't a sign of it being good, what is? read more

Definitely the best pizza around. I've ordered delivery from Sams sooo many times and I'm never disappointed. Even on busy nights the food arrives hot and delicious. Their prices are excellent and everything I've tasted from here is really good (Pizza, pasta, heros). Whenever I don't feel like cooking, Pizza Sam will get my call read more

Pizza Sam - Absolutely Delicious. Delivery never disappoints - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

My wife ordered a pizza for delivery when I was away. It took over an hour to arrive. When she was away, I decided to try again. This time, after 2 hours, I called back. They said, "Oh yeah, it just went out the door and should be to you any minute." After another 30 minutes, I called again. A different person said, "No, we never got that order." Boo. read more

Top notch Grandma's Pie. I got the spinach/ricotta version and added pepperoni/sausage. Best pizza I've had so far in NY. Crispy edges with soft chewy center, my favorite combination. It's not overly thick and held up the toppings pretty good. Sauce, cheese, toppings, all high quality. I think the Grandma pizza only delivers as a large, so share or be ready to eat pizza for days. Delivery took about 40 minutes and it came piping hot. read more

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The waning of the traditional NY pizzeria moon isn't evident at Pizza Sams..... They are keeping it real with crispy, cheesy, tomatoey slices, generously-sized meals and an old-school. My fav is the grandma slice......crust almost like pastry, doughy in parts, crispy in others. Chicken, tomato, and red onion. Get yourself a chicken/parm hero and feed yourself for a week. Would be a 5 if the slices weren't so thick. Can't win them all though eh? read more

If I could give no stars I would. They were two hours late to deliver so I cancelled my order through a seamless rep. Their phone number doesn't event work and the delivery guy shows up because they have 0 contact with him while he's out, he doesnt have a cellphone. He had the guts to yell at us when he's an additional 45mins later than they told seamless they'd be. Needless to say if they don't respect their customers we owe them 0 respect. So much for helping family business' in the neighborhood. Needless to say I ordered excellent food after I cancelled this and my food showed up 10 mins after the delivery guy showed up for this order. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I don't know what happened to this place!! I was a regular but moved out of the area a year and a half ago. Six months ago I stopped by for a couple of regular slices and the quality had significantly decreased. It was not NY quality pizza and certainly not what I've known Sam's to be. I was disappointed but decided to give it another chance. I've been back 3 times since, hoping for some of that old Sam's magic, but it's just been awful. Bland crust, sauce that tastes like it's from a jar, and just overall not fresh tasting. I've also noticed an undeniable change in the upkeep of the restaurant. The floors and counters were filthy on my last 2 visits. It's so sad and disheartening!! read more

Searched Yelp for a pizza place close to where I'm staying. Came across Pizza Sam and saw it had some good reviews. I ordered my food and it got to where I was in about 40 mins. Salad was delicious and the pasta was great. Portions were pretty good sized too. I couldn't finish all of my food. Will definitely order from here again. :-) read more

Pizza Sam - Antipasto salad and White Baked Ziti. Came with a side of bread AND garlic knots. You definitely get your $$ worth. - Pizza Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Amid the choices on Northern Boulevard is this gem, this fixture of the community. A haven of huge slices, and treats to fill that spot you have that needs filling. Find your parking spot and enjoy, while watching the activity on the Boulevard. Support this small business, the community, and the staff!! read more

Oh. My. God. Sicilians/grandmas here are the way to go. That's all I have to say and I usually write terribly long reviews. The chicken roll was pretty bad but have yet to try a regular slice. Good customer service. The new go-to delivery spot. Louie's is another contender for one of the best pizzeria's (mainly for the regular slices) in the neighborhood regular but this place is the real deal. read more

Delicious grandma pizza and friendly service! Definitely a great place to order from. read more

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Not sure how Pizza Sam received so many great reviews. Pizza should not be tasteless! Not how I grew up with NY Italian pizza. In addition, Pizza Sam himself is rude. I've gone in there a couple of times, and he was never friendly, but there was nothing bad to say about him. The last time I went, I guess he really wasn't having a good day. Gave lots of attitude and heard cursing as I left. There were plenty of little kids around. Not my kind of joint read more