I'd put the vaunted L'Industrie at #2, right behind Village Square Pizza. That's how good this…read morepizza is. To me, the particular type of crispness to the bottom of the pizza when they reheat it is unparalleled. And it's also reasonably priced. I've eaten their pizza at 3 of their locations and every time it was perfect. Literally no notes. Nothing that could be tweaked. It is the perfect slice, bar none.

This place is opened late night on a Friday. I got a vodka slice and a margarita slice…read more The slices were very good and tasty. The guy behind the counter was nice. And they played calming serenading pop music.

We found Nate's by luck (walking in the area and craving pizza) and are so happy we did! Nate was…read moreat the pizza shop when we visited and was just an absolute joy to be around!! He clearly loves his craft and takes his time to create pizza for the people. We ordered the pepperoni, the vodka, and the sausage and kale. Highly recommend stopping by. We will def be back.

Maybe it was just me trying it for the first time. A small…read moresquare pizza with pepperoni for $7. Although it was crunchy and all but it wasn't super impressive. I thought it was a bit too pricey for this tiny corner. The guy didn't have enough cash to break a $100 so he had to go down the block to the bakery to get change lol What I love - the cool hip hop vibe decors inside. The plants looked very healthy. Unfortunately, it can get very freaking hot inside if they don't put on the AC. Might come back another time to try a slice instead.

Friendly guy behind the counter. The place itself is super small and cramped but the pizza wasn't…read morebad I was starving so I gulfed down the food super fast when I got home. Dough was okay a bit different from your average pizza but def worth the try

The vegan slice was inedible with 'cheese' that tasted like a shredded wax candle. I was hungry and…read moreordered two, expecting them to be good but I ended up placing them directly in the trash. My family enjoyed the non-vegan slices. I should add that none of the slices were hot. What's worse is the unregulated pizza in Essex market is a few doors down from a full blown vegan cheese shop where they only sell vegan cheese, so where and why did they go with this plastic vegan cheese? Costs? I will never know.

Whenever I babysit, the kid always wants to go to Grand Street Pizza! The food is very good and the…read morestaff are so friendly. Inside, there are paintings and it's not super loud, even with the TV on. You can sit outside also, if you prefer.

This comes with a few different options of the standard New York slice. I went with the Soppressata…read moreand Burrata variation. It's very much a classic slice in that it's super thin, charred well on the bottom, and sort of hard. It's able to hold up really well just holding it on the outside. Not quite cracker-like, but definitely not soft either. Toppings-wise, there was definitely a lack of cheese on here - it practically felt like there wasn't any on at all. The soppressata felt a little old. I did like the burrata though; it was easily the best topping and provided a ton of flavor. For about $5, it's decently sized, but a bit thin as I mentioned. You'd probably need at least two to feel full Overall, it's nothing special, but I think it's a good spot if you're looking for an average NY slice. 7.5/10

The pizza is really good! The best crust for me!Got a quick bite for pizza from here and it wasn't…read morebad! Good service and clean spot.

Dropped in for a quick slice as i was walking by. They have a nice selection of pies and slices to…read morechoose from. A regular cheese slice will cost ya $3. It was ok at best. No real char on the bottom and a bit sloppy when folding it to eat. Tasted ok but maybe I should have tried one of the $1.50 slice joints close by for a decent slice for half the price. No bathroom but there are some fun photos of celebs on the wall.

((4.25 stars)) Pizza…read moreCafe is very much a neighborhood pizza joint that caters to residents and the frequent visitors to the Dimes Square area that don't partake in Scarr's. while the space is pretty small only a few seats inside and a couple on the bench outside...the pizza is good and does its job which is to extinguish the "hanger" with enjoyable calories. there's a variety of square and round pies served here...almost too many imo--plus beef patties and other side items like wings. stopped here a week ago or so and grabbed a plain cheese slice, and enjoyed it for what it was, not for what is wasn't. the slice had a nice thin crispy crust, solid sauce, and lots of melted mozzarella. what i really i liked is this pizza is very much a throwback to the classic "orange slice" of many of our childhoods in NYC...orange-hued slice served hot, with a thin layer of pizza sauce oil (but not greasy and doesn't require napkins to dab it off) atop melted cheese and no flop on the crust. the pizza slice held together as i ate it. will this pizza change your life? no, but is it a solid slice when you're in need of calories? yes. there were two different pairs of parents with their young kids who were enjoying pizza slices while i was there. though kid tastes are typically trash, all of the kids were scarfing down their pizza and not fussing about eating which is a good sign when it comes to pizza. the service was friendly enough, and the guy at the register is appreciative of tips unlike many other places which seem to think of it as a given. stop by for the pizza but stay in the neighborhood to soak in the vibes!

I love this place! They have great hours and open very late! There's a lot of slice and pie options…read moreand the service is very friendly and quick! They do thin, Sicilian, and "deep dish" styles. The Margherita, hot honey pepperoni, pepperoni, and margherita with mushrooms are all delicious! Their pesto is also nice, but I like the others more. They also sell sandwiches and garlic knots. There's a handful of places to sit and they take card!

Great service, amazing food! Really impressed! Had the wings, Sicilian slice and pepperoni roll!read more

((3.25 stars)) the…read morepizza is a-okay at Madison Street Pizza imo. obviously that is subjective but not every pizza slice you get in NYC is going to be the greatest or worst. to me, it's very much in the middle--this would not be my go-to spot or a place to avoid. it's very much a neighborhood pizza place in the Two Bridges area on a quiet stretch of Madison Street. the walkdown pizzeria is in a small place below street level with a few seats squeezed into the space. the place is clean but has that worn-in coziness. the counter has a variety of pizza pies and slices on display. ordered a plain cheese slice to go. the ladies who worked there were very nice, quickly heated up my slice, and served up a hot out of the oven pizza slice on a paper plate. there's plenty of mozzarella cheese and sauce on the plain slice and had a fairly crispy bottom. however the slice really didn't come together for me--the flavor of the sauce was a bit too sweet and a bit tomato soup-y as there was too much of it on the slice in my opinion, the cheese was nice and melty, and the crust's bottom was crispy but the slice's crust was a bit thicker than a usual NYC slice and had a bit more readiness and chew to it. overall, the slice was fine as a quick bite. the style of the slice probably is more attuned to what the neighborhood wants than my preference in pizza. would i have a slice here if i were in the neighborhood? probably, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. pizza preference is ultimately subjective and this place has its fans in this locale...so i ain't gunna hate. ha. also the prices here are not high for a single slice...they are reasonable. service was friendly. when it comes to pizza--to each, his or her own!

There are contenders, and then there are pretenders, when it comes to the New York pizza scene…read more This one is very much a pretender. I got two slices, a Plain and Meat Lovers, and both of them are as bland as vanilla. No personality. No character. The crust on both are incredibly chewy and the cheese layer is too much. The sauce has a weird tang, a weird sweetness. The meat on the Meat Lovers has absolutely no taste and very little character. I ate the whole thing to give it a fair shake, but there is nothing fair about this pizza, except for the fact that two slices and a can of ginger ale cost me $12, which is a good deal. The pizza can be passed on, seriously. Nothing memorable and nothing was gained by eating here, except maybe my waistline, but even then that is regrettable. A total bust all the way around. Just anger and drowned sorrow is all that remained after the slices were eaten. Best to go to Ceres further down the neighborhood or the newest location of L'Industrie. This is the pizza you get when it is 10 pm and nothing else is open. Because what else are you going to do? Pizza rating: 1.8/5

My son wanted to try this place he heard was great on social media. Its located in China town, NYC…read more Small space with limted seating. We sampled a cheese slice and a pepperoni slice. The crust was crispy and light, but needed more sauce. Cheese was ok. Nothing impressive or unique that a special trip needs to be made here, but if in the area and craving a slice, maybe try it, but so many other options are available.