Really, really good tavern pie, although I wouldn't necessarily call it a traditional tavern pizza…read more When I think tavern, I think crackery crust. That is not this. The caramelized ring of cheese around the edge is brilliant. The bottom was a hair undercooked and therefore a little limp but not too bad. One other reason for the limp is the very generous amount of cheese that solidifies into a shield atop the pizza. The sauce is a tad sweet but not too bad. I know I have nitpicked a bit here but it is still excellent pizza and worth a stop if you are in the area.

8/14/25 - Went to a pizza shop today that I have never tried. I am not sure how I never ate here…read moreconsidering that I've driven passed this place a thousand times taking Alex to and from dance class. TJ's Pizza and Catering is located in Parlin, NJ. I went in with the intention of ordering a large plain and a large Sicilian. But there's a sign on the wall that refers to this place as the home of the Tavern Pie. Tavern Pie? What in the world is that? Never saw that anywhere on Staten Island when I was growing up. But if that's your specialty, scratch off the Sicilian and add one Tavern Pie. The good: The plain pie was wonderful. It's the neopolitan style we all grew up eating. When I opened the box, the aroma immediately brought me back to Al's Pizza on Jewett Ave in Staten Island. I knew I was going to like it. And it didn't disappoint. The flavor of the sauce explodes in your mouth on the very first bite. The crust was pretty good too... crunchy and very little limpness. The cheese is very flavorful. And its real cheese with flavor.... not the cheap version. The foot traffic in this place is incredible. It took about 20 minutes to cook the pies and in that time, I easily saw 25 people coming in. The staff is super friendly kick-starting conversations about football with the majority of the people that came in. And to their credit, they knew everyone's names! In my mind, this definitely speaks to them having a loyal customer base. The bad: I was not a big fan of the Tavern Pie. As I am learning, Tavern Pie is a very thin crust pie cooked well. TJ's version isn't terrible, but it's not one that I'd run to buy again. The sauce wasn't as flavorful and all that cooking took the flavor out of the cheese. Not sure why it wasn't as flavorful overall if it's the same ingredients just cooked longer. Maybe this your thing? It's nice to try but its not for me. Overall Rating: C+ My score probably should have been a smidge higher but when I try your specialty and it's just average, you get points taken off.

Why can't Krispy move to Morristown????…read more This is exceptional pizza. Perfect crust. Tangy sauce. Just the right amount of sauce. My favorite in anywhere.

Been here a few times with my girlfriend and each time service and food has been excellent…read more If you are in the area try this place

10/24/25 - Watching New York Rangers hockey in 2025 will drive you to comfort food. So off I went…read moreto another pizzeria. Today's stop was a place in Sayreville, NJ called Mia's Pizza Restaurant. Mia's is located in a strip mall at the corner of Bordentown Av. and Jernee Mill Road. Normally, when you look at a front window of a restaurant and see two different varieties of food, you should run away. Mia's boasts both Italian and Mexican food. What I've learned thru the years is, if you say you can make great Mexican food and great Italian food, then you can't make great anything. I ordered one plain slice and one sausage slice and hoped for the best. I was actually optimistic because every table in this place was taken. The good: Both the outer crust and undercarriage were spectacular. Crispy, crunchy and stood up perfectly with no limpness whatsoever. The crust is not dry at all. And the slices are big. Thank goodness I ordered a sausage slice as the sausage added a flavor punch that these slices badly needed. The problems: the sauce is pretty bland. It has a slight hint of basil flavor but there was no other Italian seasoning flavors that I could taste or even see. It also wouldn't hurt if they used a bit more sauce. The cheese is premium but like the sauce, they could use a bit more of it. There isn't a menu in sight. They have a menu board above the front counter. There are no prices on it however. If you aren't going to put out paper menus, then you really need to put prices on the menu board so your customers don't get unpleasant surprises. As much as I wanted to like this place, it just doesn't cut it. They do nothing to differentiate themselves from the stiff local competition. Overall Rating: C

I had other dinner plans before a show at Starland Ballroom a few minutes down the road but because…read moreof traffic that had to change and I made a quick stop in here to eat before. I ordered the Stromboli and the guy asked me what I would like in it. He handmade each one which was surprising to me for such a little hole in the wall spot. I chose to have mine with meatballs, broccoli and spinach. It took about 15 minutes but I got a huge, piping hot cheese filled bread along with the fillings I selected. It was pretty good I must say and add only $7 then just $.95 for each topping it was well worth it.

Via Sposito never disappoints! We go here all the time and the food is consistently great. This…read moretime we had the chicken parm in vodka sauce--absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. We also tried the American cheesecake for dessert, and it was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The place is always packed, which says a lot about how good it is. You can walk in, but I'd definitely recommend calling ahead or making a reservation if you can. One of our favorite local spots--highly recommend!

What a cute lil place we found! My son is a wrestler and we had weigh ins down the street at the…read morehigh school so what better way to Celebrate him making weight than throwing down some amazing pasta! First off, the food! I had a shrimp dish that was amazing, the sauce it came with was perfect, shrimps grilled nicely, and the fresh pasta was on point! I was able to steal a slice of the margherita pie before it was devoured while my daughter wasn't looking and two thumbs up there - the crust was great with the sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil -5 just the right amount. The penne vodka was pretty good too. The location was cute as mentioned, part of a strip mall with parking. Staff was very friendly! If I am ever in the area again, I know where we're going...

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. There is a large selection of slices. The chicken…read morefrom here has made me very sick on two different occasions. I will not be back.

10/27/25 - Lunch with my daughter brought me to a pizzeria in Parlin, NJ called Nana's Pizza. After…read morewatching my old softball team get eliminated and then learning of the untimely passing of Nick Mangold, I was in need of good comfort food. The place is cute and spotlessly clean and I read a lot of great reviews online so I was very optimistic going in. I went with a plain slice and a Sicilian slice and my daughter went with two grandma slices. The plain slice was very large. It is a very thin pie that has a delightful outer crust. The outer crust is both crispy and moist. The undercarriage was a little bit limp and you would definitely have to fold the outer crust to eat it. I would be ok with that if it had a nice flavor punch but the sauce was somewhat flavorless and lacking Italian seasonings. Premium cheese is used here but with bland sauce, the damage is done. The Sicilian slice is very thick and you would expect it to be heavy but it is surprisingly very light. The outer crust and undercarriage are both crunchy, moist and delicious. Im not sure they let it ferment enough because it did have Sicilian flavors but not quite enough of it. And the sauce again is way too light on Italian seasonings. I was all ready to write a bad review until my daughter insisted I try a bite of her grandma slice. And it was SPECTACULAR. Tangy sauce with premium cheese and an abundance of Italian seasonings. The crust is crunchy and stood firm with no droop at all. And the slice itself is a flavor explosion. If you want to go and try it yourself, the grandma slice is definitely the way to go. Overall, it's a mixed bag here. The prices are really good here but I'd gladly pay up for a better seasoned slice. Overall Rating: B-

8/8/25 - There's a pizza shop in Parlin, NJ called Pizza Heaven. I took my son there about 15 years…read moreago. The pizza was pretty good but the place was a complete dump. Worn out dining area. Dirty tables. And the deathknell, it was completely empty. Fast forward to 2025.... the place has a new owner and a brand new dining area. And it's wonderful! The pizza is in the neopolitan style. It's crispy and flavorful. The cheese tastes premium. Great sauce. The sausage is not cut-rate. They have completely turned this place around. And the dining room had a lot of people in it enjoying the food. If you are in the Parlin area, it's definitely worth your time. So my daughter told me that I need to start rating these places. I hesitate to do so because I dont want to be compared to that other guy who in my opinion is a complete nasal drip. I review places for one reason.... out of love for the products. I love stadiums. I love arenas. And most of all, I love food. So I'm not doing this for clicks but to give my friends and family a roadmap of places to visit and my experiences with these places. So Pizza Heaven gets a solid B+

Staff is very unprofessional... New owners and drivers aren't the same... I went in and there was…read morefighting and screaming going on beyond the counter... I walked out

We dinedat Brothers a couple of times now so I think I can confidently say it's one of best pizza/…read moreItalian restaurants in the EB area. The bread is consistently great. The pastas are tasty too - we've had the chicken alfredo fettuccine a couple of times now. The broccoli rabe with sausage is also good. The sausage is a tad salty but tastes good and in a home made kind of way. The penne and the broccoli rabe were perfect. Pizzas here are also pretty good though we've only ordered by the slice. I'm sure a cooked to order pie would be even better. Prices are reasonable too and service is friendly.

Really friendly! Great pizza and even better customer service! Brought my daughter in, after we had…read moreour pizza and when we went to pay...she pointed and asked what is that (zeppole) I told her... the worker that was at the counter heard the conversation and gave her one for free... I think it's the little things like that... that make you want to come back and it made her day... so thank you for being kind! We will definitely be coming back... Side note... when you walk in, you get that like old fashion pizza smell and it's just amazing and a nice calm place to just sit in and enjoy your pizza

Got a slice of Round Pie's Grandma pie last week to-go while in the middle of my work day... and…read moreOMG I wish I had a whole pie. It was sooo good, but then again, I don't think I've had a bad slice here yet. I've frequented both NJ locations (OB and Aberdeen), and I'm happy to report that the quality is consistent between the two. Their pepperoni, margarita, Buffalo chicken-- all great! Thin, crunchy, fresh with just the right amount of char on the crust. Can't wait to try other dishes off of their menu!

Always consistent. Pizza is thin crust and delicious. My favorite is the Signature pie but I've…read morenever been disappointed with any of the pizzas. Had a chicken ceasar wrap today. The best I've had in OB. Its filled throughout. No empty flap of bread at the end of the wrap at this place! Prices are very reasonable.

Been to this pizza place a few times with my girlfriend and the service is amazing and the food is…read moreexcellent... Please try

Amazing! And more Amazing every time I eat there! Another must go to whenever I visit NJ…read more So much on the menu! Service with a smile. The ambience On any given day there are more than 10 different pizzas on display to choose from! One more different and delicious from the next! Try the inside out pizza! Similar to the Bklyn L&B pizza but better (more sauce and sesame crust!) Also I had the Terminator sandwich so good almost forgot to stop and take a picture!!!

Here's a polished, friendly Yelp-ready rewrite:…read more I stopped in for breakfast at this little gem, and it did not disappoint. The moment you walk in, the aroma alone pulls you in. From the outside it looks small, but there's a roomy back area with plenty of seating. The coffee was fantastic and came in a small carafe--perfect for two cups, though they offer larger sizes too. Their frittata selection is impressive, with so many delicious options. I went with the bacon, egg, and cheese topped with their famous cheese sauce. Trust me, you need to try it. We also ordered the Egg Benny--omelette pieces topped with home fries, bacon, sausage, and that same signature cheese sauce. Another winner. Ask for their jelly!!!! Wink wink!!! Our server was wonderful--constantly checking in, refilling our water, and making sure we had everything we needed. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. You won't be disappointed.

I love taking my fam here for breakfast. There's something on the menu for everyone! There's very…read moretraditional breakfast options but also fun and unique choices as well. These pictures are from our most recent visit but everything I have ever tried has always been delicious and the portion size has always been substantial! The last few times I came I had some of their pizzas and they were so so incredibly good! I personally love a pizza for breakfast option. I personally had the prosciutto sandwich and it was so fresh and yummy, I didn't finish so I reheated the next day for lunch and it was just as good! I love when I can trust food to be good leftovers! The service is always great, the servers have always been so friendly and offer awesome suggestions. Overall just a really great place worth visiting!