((4.5 stars)) Scarr's is still thriving on Orchard Street, slinging pizza pies and slices on a busy block of the Lower East Side. it's in a much larger space than the original smaller location which was across the street. while there are lines on weekends and during traditional meal times, the waits and the lines themselves are shorter. mid-afternoon or late afternoon is a good time to go imo. i still wouldn't wait on a line for longer than a few minutes. serving pizza since 2016, Scarr's hasn't missed a beat in terms of its "The Original" slice (aka a plain cheese slice): DinNapoli Tomato Sauce, Caputo Bros. Mozzarella Cheese on a crust made from organic flour stone-milled in-house. the all natural / organic approach to the plain pizza slice is evident from top-to-bottom--flavorful sauce, rich creamy mozzarella, and a airy chewy thin crust. satisfying slice. will it change your life? nope. is it worth hours on line? nah. is it a good artisanal version of an New York slice? YES. set your expectations accordinglyand you will rarely be very disappointed. well that and make good food choices. most times, i just order to-go OR savage a slice outside like most Scarr's patrons. however the dining area is cool if you have time or want a traditional table service meals. btw, you can't order a pie or slice and sit down here...you have to do the whole table service thing and order at the table which makes sense. the interior vibe is still very much is a classy retro-ish pizzeria from decades long past. the service is more efficient now and you get your pizza in a more reasonable time than before. overall, Scarr's is now one of many reasons why Orchard Street has been revitalized and it shows. read more

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We were hanging out in LES and walked past this spot and immediately recognized it as one of the pizza places I wanted to try, so of course we walked right in. There was no line at all. I went in February on a Tuesday around 1PM, even during lunch time. They asked if we wanted "here or to-go." Me and my husband misunderstood at first and thought it meant we could sit inside with slices, but apparently if you're just getting slices it has to be to-go. I didn't really see anyone sitting down with slices anyway -- mostly whole pies. We got the Beef Pepperoni, just a classic choice. I liked the dough a lot. It was chewy with a little firmness that kind of reminded me of sourdough bread. Overall, it was a decent slice -- not mind blowing, but not bad at all. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Beef Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing pizza! We had the hot boy in the Sicilian slice and a pepperoni, and it was all amazing. It's a mess if you're gonna be on the lower east side. Feels just like an old traditional pizza place. Service was fantastic. read more

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Visited Scarr's Pizza while in Manhattan. The atmosphere was classic NYC slice shop -- busy and energetic, and the service was good, with a slight wait. When you're in Manhattan, you better have a food plan, good runners, and an appetite. We popped in for a few slices -- the pizza was good, but not quite through-the-roof memorable. Overall, a good experience and worth stopping in if you're in the area, but not a must-go destination. Saluti. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Storefront - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Scarr's Pizza was an awesome spot, and I only wish I had more time to fully enjoy it. The place has a classic, old-school pizzeria feel, with arcade games and even a kid's birthday party going on while I was there, which all added to a really cozy, comfortable vibe. The food completely delivered. The vegan garlic knots were large, crispy, and fresh out of the oven with great garlic flavor. The standout was the 12" Hotboi pizza, which was perfectly balanced with spicy pepperoni, jalapeños, and Mike's Extra Hot Honey. It was so good and I regret that I didn't have time to finish it or take leftovers. I'll absolutely be back. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Now this is a proper NYC slice! Incredible pizza and an awesome vibe. Highly recommend popping in for a slice or pie if you're in the lower east side. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Made a reservation thru OpenTable with our Chase card. They're currently doing a promo in which you pay with a Chase card and get 10% off. Anyway, the vodka pesto and the meatballs were my favorite. Even the cheese slice easily blows away Joe's-- it's saucier, cheesier with a good crunchy crust. The meatballs were soft and tasted excellent with the cheese! Hotboi was good but I couldn't eat more than one slice of it because it was so heavy and oily. I liked the vibes of the place-- feels like a sports bar. read more

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This was my first pizza ever in New York and like wow, amazing- i never knew pizza could be so good. Perfect experience. Its not fancy, kind of has that raw edge hole in the wall vibe where the pizza is hot, stuff covered in grease, and hip hop blasting throughout. The place that'll be there for you with its neon lights late night in the middle of nowhere. The seating inside is tight and pretty much just walk in. You can use card and order with the person in a square space, they have laminated menus. We ate the pizza out in the cold and it was such a vibe. Okay but the pizza, good crust, basic flavors. We each got a different flavor and I got to sample. The pepperoni jalapeno- spicy sweet with the hot honey, good mix. The pepperoni- i thought it wouldnt be different but the pepperoni had this smokiness. The mushroom pizza- perfect mushroom flavor. Good cheese, none of that soggy pull off the crust mess, crispy bottom crust, solid pizza topping flavors. Happy to have had this as my first ever NY pizza and now I get the hype. read more

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I thought this place kind of an average pizza joint. Place tried to be trendy and hip for the younger demographics with the rap video and rap music playing in the background. There were also two arcade machines you can play with. I will say the place was spacious at least. Service could be better. The waiter wasn't the most attentive and when I was finished; I had to ask another waiter to come and get me the bill. All of the food wasn't brought out at the same time either since my friend had to wait on his Margherita slice, while we already the rest of our order. I tried two different slices - the Hotboi and the Margherita. The Hotboi was unique because I never had honey on a pizza before, but it actually works out. There was no overpowering sweetness. Also if you're afraid of the pizza being too spicy from the jalapeños, don't be as they're not too spicy. Hotboi was definitely a highlight compared to the Margherita, which was mediocre. I think I had like one basil leaf on my slice and it felt like the cheese was lacking. It's not a bad place for a pizza, but I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to return to it. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi and Margherita slices - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Another solid stop on our NYC pizza crawl. We got a slice of the Vodka pesto and pepperoni. The Vodka pesto was super popular and ran out a little before we got to order, but they had one firing up in the oven so we could order and wait. We snacked on the pepperoni while we waited for the slice, which helped pass the time. The vodka pesto was my favorite of the two, but the pepperoni was still good. Line was fairly long and moved a bit slower than most of the other places we went. There was no room to eat inside or out if you were ordering by the slice, but they did have a whole section for indoor dining if you were ordering a whole pie for there. read more

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Had a late dinner later so stopped by for a quick bite. I got the vodka pesto slice and it was so good! The pesto, vodka sauce, and red sauce were all so flavorful and went well together. I love a saucy slice so this was amazing. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Vodka pesto - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Made reservations via Open Table and it was easy. Staff was friendly and attentive! Ordered the hotboi pizza- it was delicious- highly recommend if you in the mood for spicy ( but not too spicy). Also ordered the lychee east side cocktail- absolutely delicious- highly recommend if you like a sweet cocktail! Loved the music and atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

We shared individual slices of Vodka Pesto, Cremini Mushroom, and DJ Clark Kent Sicilian. Happy with the crispy and chewiness of most of the slices. Happy with the flavor and portion of toppings. One Sicilian slice, we're not sure, was lukewarm and soggy. Probably a one-off. Ordering was understandably, a little chaotic because it's such a narrow space for both the many many customers and the employees working the oven right behind the counter. I recommend ordering ahead if possible. read more

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My husband and I shared a slice of Hotboi, which was beef pepperoni and hot honey. It was so good! It's also nice to get beef options since we don't often see that where we are. The slice was huge so we were able to split it and feel good for a snack. The service was great, and the inside of the shop has a cool ambiance to it. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi (beef pepperoni!) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty decent NY pizza - ordered a cheese pie, a pepperoni and a hot boi to have between 4 adults and 3 kids. Also ordered a few sides to start the meal - meatballs and chicken parm. All very good and came fresh from the oven. 3 large pies were more than enough for all of us. We took back almost a pie back as leftovers. If I were to do it again I would just go straight for the pies - no mucking around with the sides. Service was OK - drinks took awhile but otherwise it was fine. There are two arcade machines available for use - good for kids whilst waiting for pizza. read more

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For my wedding anniversary, my hubby and I went to one of the best pizza cities in the world - NYC. Of course, I have to try "The best slice in New York." - Scarr's Pizza. I was thrilled to discover a vegan NY-style pizza as my body no longer tolerates lactose as well as it used to. There are two ways to get a slice: wait in line or book a table (or, of course, opt for delivery - ubereats. This one is located at 35 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Owner and Author Scarr Pimentel, a 2024 James Beard Nominee for Best Chef in New York State, focuses on using all-natural and organic ingredients. This dedication has resulted in not only the most delicious slice in the city but also the healthiest, featuring 100% all-natural ingredients and 100% stone-milled flour. Since we spend most of our day doing tours and shopping, I made a reservation. Good thing I did; the line was out the door and onto the street. I ordered two Original NY Cheese Vegan slices. The crust was crispy. A well-cooked pizza has a crispy, golden-brown crust with some darker spots or charring on the edges. The cheese was melty and surprisingly good for vegan cheese. After trying various vegan cheeses over the last decade, I can confidently say that if I hadn't ordered vegan pizza, I wouldn't have noticed the difference. The pizza had a great fold. If you can't make your way to 35 Orchard St for a slice, you can visit their other location at the Via Via Food Hall at the Venetian Hotel 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas But there is no trip to NYC or Vegas in your future, you can purchase his book, " The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook - New York-Style Pizza for Everybody," in hardcover and e-book formats. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Vegan Cheese - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Scarrs pizza is very good. It deserves its spot on all these "Best Pizza" lists. The inside is also cool and you're welcome to order whole pizza or slice. read more

How have I not reviewed Scarr's?! So you just know by all the reviews that this pizza is pretty prime. The Grandma slice is, by far, my favorite but they do run out of it. Other than that, you can't go wrong with a plain. The service is quick and their new location has a bit more seating, but inside and out. If you can, go on a weekday for less of a line. Otherwise, it's still worth the wait. read more

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This has to be my favorite pizza ever!! We are from out of town and I chose this place as the pizza looked amazing and it took reservations which was definitely a plus!! Very friendly staff! Highly recommend!! read more

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After so much hype on social media, we went here and essentially got a Costco cheese slice. The similarity was uncanny. So if you're missing Costco cheese slice in your life, go here! otherwise skip and go to a really NYC pizza slice place nearby read more

Scarr's Pizza - Cheese - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Try the hot boi - it's salty, a little spicy and a little sweet, great combo. The tomato sauce on the margherita is a bit lacking but lots of cheese so if you like a cheesier slice, that could be for you. Not sure why they take reservations without much of a service or an ambiance but if you want to dine in and order whole pies and other items on the menu, the back of the restaurant is available for reservations. There are no casual seatings otherwise, really just grab and go. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hotboi 18" - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I got two slices of their pepperoni on a Sunday night. There was a small line, and I would say it took me 5-10 mins from waiting in line to getting my pizza. I found the pizza to be extremely salty. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Texture of the pizza is pretty solid and their pizza tastes like a high quality slice shop! Rating my fav to least fav: Hotboi Dj Clark Kent (Sicilian) Vodka pesto Margherita Make sure to make a resy! We were able to make a resy on the same day on the weekdays read more

Scarr's Pizza - Margherita, hot boi, dj Clark Kent - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Service was great and super efficient, but in no reality is the slice of pizza I had worth 7 dollars. The cheese quality was the same as anywhere else and the crust was very bland. The tomato sauce was actually pretty amazing though. I have to give credit where credit is due. It's definitely not the worst pizza I've had, but I won't be coming back at that price or for that cheese. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Finally made my way to trying this pizza shop out after hearing all of the rage. I went with the Sicilian slice of the Hotboi ($6.50), which is a beef pepperoni and jalapeños slice with Mike's hot honey drizzle on top. This probably would have tasted better if i got just a regular slice as all of the breading on the Sicilian took away from a lot of the taste. If I happen to be in the area again, I'd try this shop again with only their regular slices. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

love the vibe of scarrs. Truly feels like a cool retro ny pizza shop. I got the hot boi slice. Personally feel like they could have left the slice in a little longer but regardless the pizza was fire. Waited about 15 min in line not bad. read more

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The pizza was great. The service was not. I'm hoping it was just an off day!! Will come back and try again.

On the way home after the perfume event, I passed Scarr's Pizza. I ordered a plain slice. As I picked it up to eat it drooped down. While it was thin crust it had no crust to keep it level. I wasn't impressed. Drew was nice, had lots of tattoos and took orders. read more

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Still not my favorite pizza in NYC and the price per slice keeps going up :( This review is only for take out slices. The take out line goes by faster than the dine in line but still a long line. They have a small counter for pizza once you get past the door. You can see the pizzas they have available. I think the Hotboi $6 is most popular because of the hot honey. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. No Wifi. Bathroom inside (only one unisex room) next to the arcade machines. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Vodka pesto $6 - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Scarr's may not be one of the big pizza names in NYC, but it should be because it's doing things the right way and sticking to traditions. Quality ingredients from sourcing organic local flour, natural cheese, and super proofing their dough. It's not a grab and go slice shop or a dine in spot (though dine in is better, but still hit or miss). Not for big groups and more or less built for locals. Decor is quaint and inviting, but when it's packed it's less. Service is hit or miss. Casual and friendly to downright rude when they get stressed or hit a big rush. They seem to be understaffed as they don't quite have systems to handle things. Prices are good and of good value when you have the pizza you'll understand why people put up with some of their inefficiencies. I like their vegan cesar salad, but to me it doesn't quite have a place on the menu considering it takes as long to make as a pizza does. Stick with the classics. Marg, they can make the hot boi as just a pep, chees, sicilian. I wish more places had a garlic dipping sauce. The tops are excellent, but could use more leoparding. I've been a big fan of frico crust pizzas lately, but no less stars becuase that's not their thing. All in all it's a neighborhood spot doing some good things, but have some gaps in their service which ultimately keep them from expanding and flourishing. read more

I tried Scarr's when I was in NYC a couple of weeks ago and my friend and I did a mini "pizza crawl" where we tried a slice at three different pizza spots. I ordered the pepperoni, always a classic. I loved that I could add hot honey onto the slice, which makes everything better! The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that the line was very long, going out of the door. I know that means the pizza will be good, but I thought it was comparable to some of the other spots! read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pizza display - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I prefer white sauce pizzas so this place isn't my absolute go to, but I did really enjoy their vodka pesto. They do have a white sauce offering but it isn't sold by slice - only whole - if seated. The chicken parm was delicious too - the portions are huge though so it's definitely shareable. Compared to other grab and go pizzas this place offers a sit down option if you order full pies / other items which is nice. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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I've heard of this spot before and decided to give it a go. Honestly, nothing was special about this pizza. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

After dinner, we decided to stop by the place across the street to see what all the hype was about regarding the 'best pizza in NYC,' and some even say in the world. Although the line was long, it moved quickly. We tried a slice of pepperoni and one called the 'hotboi.' Both were excellent, so there might be some truth to the claims... read more

Scarr's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Rating: 3.6/5 [take out] We came on a Saturday night around 10 PM. There was a line, but it moved quickly. I ordered the Hot Boi slice, which was massive and very floppy. It was definitely spicy, and the jalapeño gave it a nice kick, but I wished the crust had been crispier. I also tried a bite of my brother's Vodka Pesto slice. The flavors and texture were good, though a bit too salty for my taste. His crust, however, was super crispy--almost like a flatbread--which I really liked. Overall, I was expecting more. With so much great pizza in New York, this spot just didn't stand out for me. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hot Boi, Vodka Pesto, and Pepperoni Slices - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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We ordered a calzone, which was really good, along with a few slices that definitely lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, we also ordered garlic knots with cheese that never came out. While the food itself was great, the service was a major downside. The staff member we interacted with was very unfriendly, not just with us but with every table we saw him speak to, and it didn't feel like a one-off moment. To make matters worse, we were charged for the missing appetizer and would have paid for it if we hadn't been paying close attention, which was disappointing. It's a shame because the place has a cute, vibey feel and strong food, but the experience makes me unsure I'd return. read more

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The pizza here was okay, nothing really stood out to me. The ambiance looked like a Round Table with a bar in it, but the store location and outside view was a vibe though. I got the Sicilian pizza slice and it tasted warm, but a little bit on the colder side. It looked good on the display, but it was one of the worst pizzas I've had in New York. I also ordered the cheese pizza which tasted just like any other cheese pizza you can find at a pizza chain. You can find better quality pizza at a deli for cheaper and better. The crust was kind of disappointing too. I had high expectations for Scarr's, but it was probably just a tourist trap. read more

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My friend and I had dinner nearby. One of our traditions is to maximize our NYC outings, so when I saw Scarr's nearby it seemed perfect. Great energy to the place. Crowded with people eating slices outside and others in the bar area. We lucked into a quiet moment at the counter and the friendly gentleman recommended the hot boi slice. We each got one and took them out to the sidewalk. Absolutely loved it. Perfect crust and sauce. Zesty pepperoni, hot peppers, and a drizzle of hot honey were fantastic toppings! I don't eat a lot of pizza at this point but when I do, I want it to be this damn good every time! read more

Scarr's Pizza - Hot Boi is fantastic! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Was one of my first slices coming to New York! Set a great baseline of a great slice, and it did not disappoint. We got the pepperonis and jalapeño with hot honey, as well as a Detroit slice. Hot honey was incredible, I think about it a lot sometimes. Line was pretty busy late at night and took us about 40 minutes to get our slice, but vibe and lighting were cool! read more

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My Brother and I were going to try out as many pizza places as we could on our drive through the city. Scarr's was our 6th stop. My brother went with a slice of cheese and he also ordered a slice of the Sicilian because he said it "looked good". The slice of cheese was great! Probably my 2nd favorite regular slice of the day, might have been #1. It was a damn fine cheese slice! Great dough and chew, tasty cheese, nice sauce. It was a damn fine piece of pizza. The slice of Sicilian on the other hand was one of the worst slices of the day, maybe THE worst. It was way too doughy and thick and had no crisp at all on the bottom. My Brother liked it, but I did not. I still ate it...I'm not stupid! No pizza went to waste, but would never get the Sicilian from here again. read more

Scarr's Pizza - Sicilian Slice. Meh. Skip it. Get the regular slices instead. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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