As a Fordham student, I LOVE PUGSLEY'S. This place will always be my go-to after a night out or just somewhere to go for a quick bite to eat. The prices are reasonable, great for college students. I usually get the chicken calzone, but I don't have a picture of that. My other favorite thing to get is the Sicilian kisses, which I also don't have a picture of. I strongly suggest you try those two things. However, the pizza is also great. Definitely not my favorite pizza place in NYC, but it has a special place in my heart!! read more

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Was back again yesterday and still the best slice going. I even back later for a slice to go

I paid good money for a pepperoni pizza made to order + delivery fees. Instead they sent me an old cold cheese pizza and just added pepperoni on top. You can see clearly they cut the cheese pizza way before putting pepperoni on top. They even put the pepperoni on top of where they cut. I used to love this place and have paid as much as $32 just to have their pizza delivered. It is usually amazing. This one arrived cold and the pepperoni was falling off because they just added it at the end instead of custom making my pizza. I feel so ripped off. I am so mad. I won't ever order delivery from here again. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - I ordered a pepperoni pizza made to order, they sent me an old cold cheese pizza with pepperoni on top. - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

This was a fun, family-owned and run restaurant with great staff and delicious food. We ordered a pizza, and when it was ready and right before bringing it to our table, they hit a gong and beeped a horn, Marx brothers style. So exciting! The old fashioned decor was perfect, menu selections are excellent, and they go out of their way to make you feel right at home. We ate there before going to the Botanical Gardens--it is within walking distance of there, but parking is plentiful in their lot and on the street. Definitely worth a visit, and we will definitely be back for another! read more

Every-time i want a good slice of pizza i always go to pugsley. Great service they always greet you with a smile a great selection of Drinks and alcoholic drinks.the pizza is always fresh looks fresh and taste so fresh. In the summer it gets so packed with college students and people around the neighborhood thats how good this pizza place is. Food always taste good they get my 5 star of approval. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Chicken Pepperoni Pizza with chicken and ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

I wanted to give it 5 stars but I couldn't bring myself to because it wasn't as memorable pizza as I thought it was going to be. First off, this place is hidden and looks like a junkyard and narrow as hell. That's the charm of it. We got sausage pizza and pepperoni the sauce had a kick to it and the sausage was good but legit even tho I just had it cannot remember anything else. Oh not as greasy as other pizzas. The chicken roll was a tad doughy in the middle but good flavor. The chicken wings were ehh. The garlic knots we chewy but let themselves be eaten. The mozz sticks seemed not homemade. the cannolis were not bad the shell was crispy and cannoli cream didn't make me nauseous like others do. Would I go back? Yeah it wasn't bad just I think I had high expectations. read more

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I came back for a second time and loved it even more. Had a couple of slices, an eggplant parm platter, and a "Love Pie" to bring home to my wife. The eggplant was as good as I have ever had. Perfectly breaded and extremely cheesy, which is rare. The slices were spot on. A crisp, but not burnt crust with a healthy amount of cheese that didn't overwhelm. The restaurant is almost on the campus of Fordham University, That, and the fact that the entrance is in the back of the building on a street with no other stores, provides a unique feel. Not to mention the eccentric furnishing. This is a must-go to destination. If you are not from "the city" it is especially worth the trip. When you're done go to Arthur Avenue - that'll give you even more to talk about when you get home. read more

Pugsleys pizza is one of the few landmarks near Fordham University that only students and alum know about. Whether it's busy or empty, the owners and workers are all so nice. They treat you like family-- almost as if you were visiting your grandparents place. Sometimes, the old man will pull out his saxophone and start performing! Classic Italian pizza, great people, great place. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Order and sit down area - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

I like this pizza . And love the location , you feel like your driving into a relatives house in Italy , highly recommend it!

Pizza was okay at best they were taking pictures while they had 8 people on the line taking one order at a time

Classic pizza. Crispy crust bottom, no soggy bottom boys here. Sauce is just the right of tomato. My slice could have used a bit more sauce. Truly a mom and pop shop with Sal throwing the dough. You can see the love by all the crap they give each other. Worth a stop if you are in the Bronx. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - A slice and a beer - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

I found this "recommended" establishment online claiming the pizza is great. However, I beg to differ . I almost couldn't find the place because it's fairly camouflaged. I was a little Confused by the decor on the outside and inside as well ; kinda dusty place or maybe that's the look they're going for. As far as The pizza, it was very bland and basic and too much dough. I ordered two pepperoni slices. Seems they make their money off the hungry college students across the street . The staff was nice I must say . However ; I won't be back . read more

Top 5 in the thin crust Neapolitan style Bronx pizza. Super cool joint although-very well hidden. If you are a true pizza lover please go here. If you like cool joints go here If you love NY style street art go here. read more

What a wonderful place! It's even got some private parking - it's a bit of an oasis within the city. The pizza is awesome - would rival any of the bests in Manhattan (better than, according to my uncle, who works downtown and has been living in NY for well over 20 years). The crust is thin and crisp, the sauce is savoury and not sour, there's a perfect ratio of sauce and cheese for the thickness of the crust. They make what you order fresh, which is great. A "personal" 10" pizza is pretty big and enough to feed two 30ish year olds, but perhaps a college kid can eat one all by him/herself. We had a sausage pizza and it was great, though I think I might have preferred plain cheese. They also do baked pastas here, which I've heard good things about. Sal, who I suspecet is the owner, is the best part of this place. He's super social and nice and fun and he will invite people to go behind the counter to make their own pizza if they want, and to hit the gong in celebration. I would love to return the next time I'm in NYC! read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

A little hard to find, but they have very good food at a very good price. Just go in and order. Pay when you leave.

This is some great authentic Italian food. Not only is their food top notch but so is their customer service. I randomly found this spot and I just know I won't be disappointed as long as the same people are there. Amazing. Thank you for you food and hospitality ! read more

I truly can't understand why a pizza lover would not enjoy the pizza here. It was so New York, it was so incredible. The slices are big, the crust is on the thicker side of the thin pizza scale. The cheese and sauce are incredibly tasty. To add to the flavors, Pugsley's gives hot peppers brined in an oil mixture that is phenomenal. My BFF who took me on Scott's Pizza Tour as a birthday present snagged one for me to bring home, too. I can't wait until the next time I have pizza at home to have this delicious concoction of salty hot peppers! I love heat and the peppers BRING IT. Definitely a quirky place with décor collected over many years of serving New York style pizza. Whether you're a drunk, hungover college student or not, Pugsley's is AWESOME! I must take a trek out here with my partner so he can understand!! read more

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Excellent pizza by the slice, it is like stepping 50 years back in time inside. Family run

Love this spot . My boyfriend and I tried The popular Pizza spots in Manhattan NY, but this Pizza was better ! Bronx won this. It's family owned I believe . Very friendly ! Food is great ! We took a short Uber here from the Bronx Zoo. I'll definitely be returning . read more

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This place got character and charm. The pizzeria caters to the students nearby. The pizza is decent but the freshly made garlic knots was the wow factor. It was soft and and absolutely delicious. Simply, you should order garlic knots. read more

I'm a pizza degenerate. I love pizza. Growing up in Jersey and working in New York City, I've tried my fair share pizza. Pugsley's isn't just a good slice, it's the definition of America. A small ma and pop pizza spot that serves excellent pizza to make people happy. You can tell the pizza is made with love and their objective is to serve the college students and community. They aren't slinging pies for profit, they are slinging them for smiles and love. Make sure you stop by here if you're anywhere in the area. Pizza spots like this are a dying breed so take advantage of it while you still can. Phenomenal pizza, enjoy! P.S. it's at the location your GPS takes you to but don't except a big sign. There's a small gravel driveway in front. Slowly drive up to the address and you'll see a red Pizza sign. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Pizza box - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

I honestly have zero idea what the hype is. I'm assuming because this is primarily a spot where drunk college kids go and is cheap that it has high reviews but my friends and I left very disappointed. Fries- super bland. Probably didn't have any salt on them. Mozzarella sticks- don't believe the hype unless you like plain mozzarella sticks...what I mean is it has minimal to zero breadcrumbs so you're literally paying $4.99 for sticks of melted cheese with no effort put into making them whatsoever. My friends and I waited over half an hour for our food and were pretty disappointed in the meal after a visit to the NYBG. The only decent item were the garlic knots (which is very difficult to mess up anyways). Seriously, who serves mozzarella sticks without coating it in breadcrumbs? You can tell based on my pic that zero effort was given into making them. If they weren't near a college I seriously couldn't see them in business, would give zero stars if I could. Also the owner is super weird...was telling a little girl that he dated someone with her name and that they're both very pretty...this girl was 7 tops. So creepy. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Do you see any breadcrumbs? - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

This spot was so much fun! We had a great time enjoying some delicious pasta, pizzas, and garlic knots. Will definitely be back in the future. read more

Roy's Top 5 Things to Know: 1. One of the best NY Pizza spots in NYC. Lived here for over 35 years and discovered this place while I attended Fordham University 18 years ago. Now I travel all the way from Washington Heights to get a pizza pie from Pugsleys. 2. You can park here. It's limited and tight but it's a plus since it's right by Fordham road. 3. This place is super divey, definitely has a college feel to it when you walk in. But there's plenty of space to sit with benches and tables. 4. If you get water bottles from here just note that it's not Poland Spring, Dasani, nothing like that...it's super local like bottled themselves. 5. It's on a hidden street by Fordham road so just find the gates to Fordham University, make a right and it's on that street. read more

The pepperoni, olive and cheese pizza was really good. I got a chicken roll and despite all the other good reviews about them i took two bites and threw it out. The chicken was definitely not "real" it looked and tasted like Tyson chicken fingers. Disappointing to say the least. I'd support one more time. read more

I came here because of the reviews. He gets his reviews from tourists and influencers who bring them physically there. I really love the atmosphere. I think it's a fun place and the owner is really cool but he needs to get his head out of his ass and put some quality ingredients in there and should be ashamed of himself with those garlic knots since he really is an Italian those pizza slices have no flavor.. the garlic knots aren't even garlic knots their butter rolls. If you have it with his concoction, it's some cheap version of Parmesan powder mix with garlic powder, which is a chalky taste in your mouth in my opinion if he changes these things I will change my review read more

What great hidden gem located by Fordham university . Ordered a well done large cheese pie . Pleasantly surprised , great New York style pie with awesome crust . Don't expect to be wined and dined here your not going for the decor ( looks like a college dorm as it should because I assume it's packed with college kids night after night ) If your in DA BRONX definitely worth grabbing a pie read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

Damn good pizza..... like really damn good. Made me homesick for Brooklyn, most legit slice i've had in the Bronx since moving here. Pepperoni was proper also. 2 pies, 0 complaints, period. The buffalo wings were nice too. Definitely will do again. Great job read more

The food is okay, just the price is extremely much. I ordered a "meat patty" (beef patty) with cheese and it was $6.00 Couldn't finish it due to it being partly burnt and so much cheese it made me feel sick. But their pizza is good. Price is around $3.00. That's average nyc price. Nice place to grab a slice and hang with your Friends and family. read more

I really don't get the deal with this place. First of all, it's like, super concealed. It was kind of challenging to find it. Secondly, what's with the clientelle? When me and my work partner stopped by, it looked like they were having some sort of birthday party here. There were like a bajillion kids, and they were all hitting the gong that for some reason is set up in the back of the kitchen? It was extremely loud and annoying, and this went on for about five minutes, making me wait longer in order to order my food. Actually, I didn't even order any food. I came here because I read that the chicken rolls were decent, but when I came (it wasn't even that late, only maybe 3:30 pm), they told me they only had one left, and when I saw it, it looked awful. It was all dried out and looked pretty tasteless. I considered getting a slice of pizza, but I didn't have enough cash and they had a $10 dollar minimum here- all I wound up being able to get was a root beer, which cost $1.25. So, my trip here was pretty disappointing overall. Would not come back. read more

Man do I wanna give this 5 Stars. The memories came alive when we walked in. Probably because the place hasn't changed. Not. At. All. But the pizza didn't give me that special BX feeling. Not as I remember. The chicken roll was the highlight but even that I recall being better. Sometimes it's good to just hold onto the memory. read more

If you're anywhere near 1) the Bronx Zoo 2) the Bronx Botanical Garden or 3) Fordham University Rose Hill, don't leave the area without a quick bite at Pugsley's. Tucked just behind Fordham Rd. (on the University's side), this is my favorite all-around NYC pizza experience. Only here can you enjoy the BEST CHICKEN ROLL IN THE WORLD, a yummy slice and your choice of beer / wine for under $10 (inexplicably, this used to be called the "Dr. Paul Special" when I went to Fordham). Sal's (whose last name is actually NOT Pugsley) quirky personality is all part of the fun, and yes, you'll want to ring that infamous gong as others have mentioned. Sal's Yogi Berra-esque philosophies are posted all around for your contemplative pleasure. And seriously, where else can you go around Halloween to see a proudly displayed coffin, next to a burnt slice and some odd cryptic warning???!! :-) Yes, it's packed with Fordham students, but you can't keep them away from this awesome food at such cheap prices. Note: I believe Sal shuts down during the month of August for an annual pilgrimage to Italy. read more

1st off...does anyone other then Fordham U students know about Pugsley's? It's on a block I didn't even know existed. I'm sure I'm not the only one that didn't know there was a street "back there." Anyway, if there was a definition of a gimmicky/ college/ pizza/ dive bar, this would be it. Lots of wacky things hanging everywhere. Lots of pics and signs. EVERYWHERE. Most of the reviewers on Yelp seem to be Fordham U students, I am not. Most students aren't from NY so they don't really have anything to compare good pizza too. However, THIS is AUTHENTIC Bronx pizza. The crust is thick, the cheese and sauce is perfect. Trust me, I've been eating Bronx pizza over 30 years and this, my friends is legit. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

So disgusting. It was literally a pile of cheese on soggy crust topped with the weirdest looking toppings. I ordered a larger pepperoni and sausage pizza. Came out looking like over cheesed tv pizza. read more

This place is great! I loved the older couple working there could be my friends grand parents. Great vibe. You shouldn't miss checking it out. read more

This semester I've been spending way too many Friday nights here. Absolutely still love the mushroom and spinach slices. Garlic knots are amazing too and the pasta OMG. Delish. The baked ziti pizza, heaven.. If you're in the Bronx, make the effort to visit. You won't regret it. read more

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Family pizza shop with Great pizza! A lot of stuff to look at on the walls, and through out the place. Nice people read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

8.1 plain cheese slice. Crust is soft and pillowy. Cheese has a good bits to it. Not too greasy. Decent crisp on the bottom. Sal the owner is a gem and makes you feel like family. His wife took my order and was very sweet. Couple groups of college kids taking down some pitchers of beer on a Friday afternoon. Great place. Stones throw from the famous Arthur Ave. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - 4 plain cheese slices - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

I'm not sure what the people who've given this place bad reviews are talking about. As a Fordham Alum I can say I really miss this place, and plan to go back next time I'm in the area. The pizza is great, particularly if you get it when it has just come out of the oven. Chicken rolls, bread and sauce, cheese fries and garlic knots are great too. I don't think I ever ordered anything there I didn't like. Sal makes the place lots of fun to visit with his sax playing, karaoke singing, and general craziness. By the way, I think that the Dr. Paul special mentioned in another review was named after a Fordham history professor. read more

This place is the real deal. Food is amazing and yet inexpensive. Ambiance is neighborhood Italian. Clearly a local favorite. Lots of folks walking over for dinner. read more

Pugsley's Pizza - Elisa Special with olive pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

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