Addendum: I've been going here a lot lately, and the pizza is still great. I appreciate consistency and I've never been disappointed. Also, as far as the crowds go in my last review, they haven't been so bad lately. Sure, the place is still small and you will almost certainly have to share a table if you come in alone or with just one other person, but it's not a big deal. At the right times this spot seems to calm down. I guess you just have to follow this rule of thumb: In the Bronx, and probably most overpopulated places, avoid going anywhere between 3pm and 5pm on a school day. The streets belong to the children then, and they will make you suffer for your trespass. 5 Stars, delicious. read more

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

Today the male owner at Sam's Pizza violated me in the worst way possible, and it's unacceptable and should not be normalized EVER! I traveled all the way from Brooklyn, NY just for Sam's Pizza and the way I was treated today wasn't ok by all means! Upon arriving the store, I greeted everyone like I always do, and I placed an order for 2 slices of pepperoni pizza and beef patty with cocoa bread and cheese. The gentleman, possibly one of the owners of Sam's Pizza started with my order however he needed to open a new box of cocoa bread. I watched this man grabbed a white box from either off the floor beside the deep freezer or inside the deep freezer. He placed this box on the same counter you serve food. He then grabbed a kitchen knife to open this box. He struggled a little so he used his hands to finish open the box. He then took the same knife that he opened the box with to cut the bag open. Then boom!!! That's when it happened, he touch the actual cocoa bread with his hands. I became furious but held my composure and decided to talk it out instead of lashing out. I told him, "Excuse me can you grab another cocoa bread because you touch mine with your bare hand and it's not ok because of the process you went through to open it. He immediately raised his voice, "I DON'T WEAR GLOVES!!!" "Take it or leave it!" I explained to him there's no need to be nasty. We are conversing and your behavior isn't called for. He then said, "oh well if you don't like it, you can....you know!" He said it exactly like that. So I then said what are you implying because it sounds like you're choosing to kick me out your establishment because you're uncomfortable with this talk, but at what point was you going to realize you made me uncomfortable with your unsanitary practices?!?! So I said, "Cancel the beef patty and cocoa bread with cheese from out the order." Because at this point I'm simply over it. I didn't cancel the 2 slice because he didn't violate my slices the way he did with the cocoa bread. He continues to scream saying, "I DON'T USE GLOVES EVER! AND IF YOU KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT PIZZA MAKING YOU WOULD KNOW THAT YOU CAN'T USE GLOVES!" I allowed him to finish saying what he needed to say and then I spoke. I explained to him that first off all please don't assume you know me and what I do for a living. I am well aware you can't use gloves when making a pizza, and that's not my issue. My issue is that I don't know where this box came from. It looked like a delivery box. Meaning the cocoa bread was package in a plastic bag and then put into the box and shipped out for delivery by however means. I don't know if that box touch the street floor, I don't know if you was here to receive your delivery so what if they put the box on the street floor in front of your establishment? Then I watched you struggled with a kitchen knife trying to open this box and that didn't go well so you decided to finish open the box with your bare hands and with that same hand you grabbed my cocoa bread. Does that make sense sir? No it doesn't I responded, and the fact that I'm explaining a 1 on 1 Food Handling to a business man is embarrassing. I've been coming to this establishment for years when I lived in Riverdale. Because the pizza was so damn good and I loved the vibes there especially with the 2 ladies that works there or own the place as well. I continued to travel from BK to the Bronx for their services. I then introduced my family to Sam's Pizza and they fell in love as did I and we made it a weekly visit. I know everything I need to know about Sam's Pizza, but this behavior I never saw coming from miles away. After explaining all that to him he told me "Oh well I don't give a shit, I do things the way I do them and if you don't like it you can leave and go somewhere else. That's when I responded and said so you did want me to leave from the first time. Hey at least you can be honest about your feelings, but you just lost a great customer; a lifetime customer actually. And please be advised that I will call my friend who works at the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. I am the sweetest person until you give me a reason. And this my friend is more than enough reasons. You carried yourself poorly today therefore consequences will follow! The images I'm posting are reminders of what you signed up for to run a productive business and just for you not to follow the rules you took classes for. And I'm deeply sorry for the lady who have to work with you today. There's so much fear on her face, I'm scared for her!!! I do hope she have a better day and thank you to the 2 ladies who have always given me above and beyond hospitality. You ladies will be missed read more

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Arguably the best pizza in New York, I've been coming here for over 10 years. Same taste same fireeeeeee pizza every time . They don't have a Lot of options but maybe that's why they have the best pizza in New York. It's a tiny shop , barely anywhere to sit down but there's parks near by . The service is amazing . Owners are really nice . Pizza 11/10 read more

Can never go wrong with a slice from Sam's. Stick with the plain, classic New York HUGE $3 slice. Best in the Bronx. read more

Sam's Pizza - Plain cheese - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

Best Original Pizza in New York City From a slice to a whole pie the price is unbeatable Best pizza at its finest. Worth a train ride read more

My family's favorite place for pizza. They don't have much variety, but that's okay. Pizza is always fresh. The turnaround is quick. Pies don't sit out long at all. Place is always packed. read more

I have been coming to this pizza spot since I was a child and the owner that's always there told me to go fuck myself after I told him to wash his hands after touching the sausages because it's cross contamination and i don't eat meat "pork" read more

Just moved to the city and couldn't say we know NY pizza so well but we're foodies and we've had slices all over the world. And I must say, this will really be on top of that list. After my first slice, I got to chat with Sam and me and my husband were discussing what pizzas we liked and didn't like. I told him I like my pizza with actual tomatoes and even though they weren't on the menu and even though he said he never put them on top coz he prefers to eat it on the side with the pizza, he still made me a very special slice. And here's my proof. Really amazing customer service here. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!! taste service price I would give more than 5 stars if I could. *I also didn't have enough cash and Sam was very kind and trusting enough he told me I can just come back and pay him at a later date. First time I met him and I'm not even from around here. read more

Old fashion family business that has unique taste, makes for a good meal around that place

BEST SICILIAN IN NYC BEEN COMIN HERE SINCE 1990 still the same goood taste ofmy high school yrs friendly owners. They make there dough romanian style super delicious thick and very big size portions is a must read more

Finally got to try. Just great! Old style simple NY pizza. So good I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring back to my place since there's no delivery. Maybe I'll have to invest in my own pizza delivery bag. read more

Sam's Pizza - Menu as of 6/2020 - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

This is the best pizza around....old school...all cash, no delivery, you can only get sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives, or extra cheese on the pie....they sell Jamaican patties, too....and that's it. Same as it's been for the past 50 years, when George was the original owner...hasn't changed a bit..and that's a wonderful thing. If you're in the neighborhood, don't miss it. read more

Great pizza - went all the time when I lived in the area, and still go over to grab a pie when I want a good slice.

Service was quick from the woman at the counter. However, I noticed it may not have been the most sanitary. She was not wearing gloves and handling everything, from the pizza to the cash and the credit machine with her bare hands without washing or sanitizing in between. Pizza was standard tasting and the place was nondescript. I've walked by this place many times without giving it a glance. Glad that I at least had a chance to try it. read more

Best NY slice ever. Crust sauce cheese - it was all good. The slices (for $3) are large too. Guy behind counter selling the slices (not sure if owner or manager) has been there for 20 years. He said they keep it simple...and it definitely works. Have heard their Sicilian is not great from other Yelp reviews and it didn't look great in store so would stick with the ny slice. Worth a trip to the Bronx! read more

There are no other pizza joints in comparison to this place It's a small place packed with pizza flavor galore. I think of New York and I want a slice of pizza I go to this place It's fast and you get a huge slice. The crust is always baked to a wonderfully textured crisp But not too thin that the cheese overpowers the crust The cheese is even and not too thick or too salty The sauce is everything This place is the place to go. Absolutely incredible I always go here atleast every other day when I'm in town You can't go to New York City, especially if you're in the Bronx, and not go to Sams for a slice Ya just can't read more

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

best pizza in the world. i've traveled to 24 countries and i have eaten a plethora of pizza dishes. literally nothing tops sams.

YUM YUM YUM, THE Pizza, the service outstanding. Always off the chain.... Makes me wish they were closer to where I live read more

Sam's Pizza - YUM YUM YUM YUM Need I say more - Pizza Near Me - Bronx, New York

Bomb pizza! Came here randomly ordered one slice thinking it will be whatever, turns out it's delicious!!! Definitely going back!

Our favorite pizza in the Bronx and our first stop when visiting. Great sauce, cheese and crust.

Great pizza. This seems to be a family biz run by ladies that know how to make a pizza. I liked it enough to buy more. So... I would say come in in and give it a try. The beef patty is fantastic as well. And the price is fair. read more

The pizza is great but unfortunately this place violates all kinds of COVID policy as the staff don't wear masks and there were customers inside also without masks. Very disappointing considering the transmission rate right now. read more

This is great under the subway pizza. The slices are thin and as wide as can be. Not special, just real good NYC pizza.

You're in New York. You're surrounded by pizza places. Everyone has an opinion on which one s the best, so where do you go? The answer: HERE. I'd passed by this place so many times and commented on how amazing it smells, but never got the chance to stop in until recently. Boy, have I been missing out! It's no nonsense - they serve pizza, and that's basically it. Which I can respect - especially if it's done right! The sauce is perfect, the cheese isn't so greasy and overbearing that it's borderline disgusting, and the crust is crispy. Totally worth it. read more

Best pizza ever! Been coming here since I was young and it's never changed. Must try if your in the Bronx.

Visiting from out of state. Asked around and was told if you want the best Italian, go to the Bronx. Sam's Pizza did not disappoint. Best thin slice cheese NY Pizza around! Sam was very friendly and service was fast. Highly recommend. read more

Everyone wants to stand for something. Everyone wants to possess the inside knowledge, the hot tip, directions to the greatest (fill in the blank) you've ever eaten. Whether it's self validation (because who wants to be stuck up the street from the third best pizza shop in town?) or an abstract form of tribalism, it's safe to say that 90% of the pizza places in NYC are equal in quality and only subjectively superior or inferior to one another. Sam's is in that prized 10%, or at least that's what I've convinced myself. Back in the blackout of 03, after my friends and I raced downtown to stand in a silent and darkened Times Square, we were dismayed to find restaurant after restaurant closed. Who stays open during a blackout, right? Sam's does. Their gas oven provided piping hot pizzas throughout the night and an anachronistic push-button cash register rattled and rang out to keep commerce flowing. But none of it would matter if it was crap pizza. Let's discuss a single bite. We'll assume it's your first bite, the pizza's just been slid across the counter by Sam. It's a single plain slice on a piece of wax paper, in turn on a paper plate. Throw some oregano on their, some crushed red pepper, whatever you like. It's steaming. Bubbles of cheese are gently subsiding across the face of your slice. You bite, and your upper teeth pierce piping hot fresh mozz, toasted in the oven just enough to release flavor while staying moist. Your lower teeth have met the perfectly crisp crust and have broken through. There's a thin layer of chewy dough just above, but not so much as to distract you from your experience. Your teeth will meet in the middle amidst the perfectly balanced bright tomato sauce. There's nothing in the sauce that doesn't need to be there, no sugar, no salt, just beautiful flavor. OK, so we're going to go a little further than the first bite - as you return your pizza back to its plate, thin strands of mozzarella bridge the gap between your mouth and the slice. That's a good thing. Only fresh mozzarella gets stringy when melted. Savor it. Wrap it around your finger, use a fork, don't let it go to waste. So now you're sitting on one of the orange plastic seats in the back of the shop and chewing, the gas-fired oven is emanating another fresh pie, maybe some garlic knots (5 for a buck), maybe even a Sicilian slice, and the ever changing face of the Bronx is streaming in and out of the shop, saying hi, grabbing a snack, or just shooting the breeze. You've probably got some place to be, but you'll have convinced yourself that you've got five more minutes for a second slice. You're right next to the one train, too, so you'll have plenty of time. Oh, and always eat your crusts. read more

This is one of the best pizza shops in town. They have been in service for decades. I use to eat here when I was in H.S, it was great then & still is. A real Italian family owned pizzeria, with great food & service. I highly recommended. read more

Yes, i'm a native New Yorker, born and raised only around the block from Sam's pizza so maybe you think I'm biased but I've also lived in California, Texas and now Colorado and let me tell you- there has not been one place that has better pizza than good old Sam's. The pizza is absolutely delicious. Even my husband, who lived in queens and Brooklyn growing up, says this is one of his favorite pizzas. The owners are awesome, they have seen me grow up- from kindergarten to current age (I'm 28 now) and even though I haven't lived in NY for 6 years now, I do visit NY frequently and Sam still remembers me and my family and always takes the time to ask about us and see how we are doing. You can't beat that feeling about being cared about even after 5+ years and 2,000+ miles away :) read more

They don't deliver. But they don't have to. Once you try it, you WILL make the trek to pick it up from the store. This is by far my favorite pizza in New York. The sauce is perfect, the cheese is fresh, and the crust is a very unique consistency (it is crispy along the bottom, but the end crust is soft). I have often asked the employees what they do to the pizza there and been told that they cook longer at a lower temp. Regardless, phenomenal pizza at a good price. And a cooler with about 3 million kinds of sodas. read more

Pfft I've been a regular since age 5! Lol. They summer days where my grandfather bought me ices everyday. And the pizza...umph. This right here is Bronx pizza. As a Bronx native, ain't no pizza like (my dad and my usual) Sam's extra cheese pepperoni sausage and mushroom pizza. This isn't your artesian Brooklyn pizza, this is your chewy crust gooey cheese dripping messy with oil kinda Bronx pizza! Plus the Albanian family that runs the place are adorably sweet. P.S. For all you vanilla coke lovers out there, vanilla coke is always so hard to find but Sam's has them in stock! ;) read more

I've lived in the area 21 years. Grew up here eating Sam's Pizza, and was really sad when they closed to renovate. They opened back up super fast and I understood immediately. Pizza is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing. New pizza shops have opened up in the area, and they still can't compete. Sam doesn't deliver, but they'll stay open until like 2am. No one else does this around here. They're super community oriented, and they don't forget a face. Okay so there's no room to move on a Friday night. No other pizza spot is this good, that's why. If you want to sit down and have a slice, go to Gourmet on 238th or the other pizza spot on 231st. The pizza is not going to satisfy you. If you like a nice crunch, not too cheesy, slice of pizza, come to Sam's. They're always open and they're faster than anyone in this hood. Fuggheddaboutit read more

How many restaurants turn out to be jacks of all trades but masters of none? Sam's Pizza is smarter than that. They make pizza. That's what they do. Just pizza and a couple of other items made out of pizza dough. All pizza all the time. Their crust is good. Their tomato sauce is good. They don't overload the pie with cheese. Just pizza. I have walked there in a snowstorm to pick up a slice rather than order delivery. They sell cans of soda for just $1. In the summer, they sell Italian ices too. And the family that runs the place is very nice. Optional oregano and garlic power. read more

This is the best NY slice and if you don't agree it's probably because you're from New Jersey

Big slices! Good pizza, though not enough sauce and cheese towards the crust. Leaves you with a lot of plain dough at the end.

Came here during my lunch break with a coworker. I'm always down to try to new pizza spots, and this one was worth a try. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I ordered a pepperoni slice and a regular cheese slice- both were pretty good. Random- they have a weird looking doll on top of all their pizza boxes in the back, lmao. It was so creepy when I peeped it. Please remove it in case you have observant Virgos like me eating at your establishment! haha read more

Best slices in the Bronx. Hands down. The consistency of the freshness and never burnt crusts. Cant beat their NY Slices

I really like their pizza but unfortunately I will not be spending my money here anymore. I made a suggestion to the owner that they should add a delivery service. Their pizza is really good but they don't deliver. Sometimes you're in the mood for a slice when you're at home and can't go out if for whatever reason. Owner proceeded to reprimand me and say that they have been there since 1946 and have never had a delivery. He also told me that he doesn't have lazy customers. So you mean to tell me that because I want to have food delivered to my house it makes me lazy? Nice. Insult your customer. Won't be going back. read more

Pretty damn good pizza! Same recipe from when this business started 70 years ago & a slice of pizza ran you $0.05 (yes, a nickle!). Plus family owned & operated, great hard working folks. Plan on waiting 30 mins for a whole pie. read more

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Sam's is a local staple in the neighborhood. If you want an amazing slice of New York authentic pizza then you should check it out. The slices are nice and fresh and the Sicilian slice is huge. It's enough for 2 servings. Very affordable. read more