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    The Pizza Heist

    3.6 (74 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    The heist...
    Phil W.

    Super clean interior, friendly cashier at the register. Perfect presentation on the pizza, sauce is on the sweet side and it had the perfect amount of cheese. Pizza logs, well they're pizza logs. Nothing really spectacularly different than most other ones. Wings. Touch on the smaller side, sauce was sparse on the medium and wasn't really "medium" it ate like a dry mild. The garlic parm, I'm sure was buttery, but the paper container drank most of that up. On par with most pizzerias, if you're close it's worth it, but not worth traversing the city like we did.

    Decent slices for great prices!
    Lauren S.

    Pizza Heist has decent pizza for great prices. A tomato paste tasting sauce with a good amount of cheese. Two slices are about $5. You can't beat that pricing anywhere in Lancaster! My biggest gripe with PH is that they don't serve slices after 4pm. So don't bother stopping in for a few for dinner because they just don't have them. I get that's their busiest time but the financial benefits of offering slices would be worth it. I've never known a place not to offer them all day. The parking lot is also the absolute worst. The intersection where it is located is one of the busiest 4-way stops in the area and their parking lot consists of 4 parking spots, backing right into the street. It's awful. That alone would keep me from going there. The pricing is the reason I do.

    Trash can hadn't been emptied yesterday
    Willy M.

    Pizza was good, I like that the crust isn't paper thin. Could use a sprinkle of oregano on top though. But the cleanliness of the place is questionable. Ceiling fans had cobwebs on them, garbage can was half full yet the place had just opened.

    a slice of pepperoni pizza
    Shawn B.

    Shawn's Pizza Reviews REVIEW # 1 THE PIZZA HEIST Lancaster, NY Score 6.3 The Pizza Heist had the right idea with a thick slice that looks very appealing to a Pizza eater. A prime location on the corner of Como Park Blvd & Aurora St with okay customer service. Unfortunately, the pizza was decent at best.

    Yeah I like the black olives; wanna fight about it?
    Ed C.

    I love the dense, oregano heavy, thick sauce. A little sweet. The sauce so rarely sticks out at places. This one does. It reminds me of childhood somehow. Also a slight biscuity crunch of the dough reminds me of Chicago style. It's a local place that tries to stand out. It isn't some fancy brick oven, Neapolitan, New York, New Haven, Coal Fired, Detroit, style this-or-that.... It's consistent stuff every time. Very much in the Buffalo vein. And a good deal. Standard, hot, fresh, good quality pizza from a local joint that you should go to.

    I'm roni eating half of it
    Fox E.

    If this pizza were in college, it would win the Pizza Heisman. But it isn't in college, because Ariana Grande showed it how to graduate. So rather than the Pizza Heisman, you just seriously need to get down to Depew-Lancaster and try the Pizza Heist, man. Just don't show up when the place is being robbed, okay? I mean with a name like this, it gets robbed all the time. And usually at gunpoint. You don't wanna be in that room when those robbererers bring that Bang Bang into the room. And you might get that Pizza all over you. But if you do, they'll let you have it. And you'll be like... wait a minute, can you heat this up (ah ah), wait a minute can you (ahhhhh). Not a fan of that song. But yeah I know Domino's been good to you, you need a Pizza Heist to blow your miiiiiiiiind. What to get: Slices. There are some pretty amazing slices in Western NY, but Pizza Heist is right up there with the very best of them. Not only amazing, juicy, delicious, Imperial-esque slices, but amazing service and prices too. Slices and prices... two reasons to go here. I mean look at the name. And the marquee says "a meal for a steal!" and they are right. Maybe because they market themselves as dirt cheap, people think they are also dirt poor quality. Not at all. It's some of the best pizza around. The first time I went in, they endeared themselves to me by selling me a slice for around $2 which totally rocked my world and was significantly better than most of the other slices I've had. Typical Buffalo pizza but done right... fluffy sexy doughy crush with generous hot melted greasy cheese and yummy tasting not-too-sweet homemade herby tomato sauce and those pepperonis that turn up at the edges and get slightly burned and turn into bubbling cauldrons of heart-stopping grease. Yeah, DON'T eat pizza too often. But when you do, try Pizza Heist. I don't always eat Pizza. But when I do, I Heist it. So the second time I came here it was even better. It was late night (they're open til Midnight, baby) and they were about to close, so they had no slices left. But they had a "burned pizza" from earlier which wasn't that burned and still tasted amazing. They said... you can have these 5 slices if you want... I was like... hmm, okay. How much? Oh, it's free. They're burned and we're closing. Okay then... so I tipped them heavily and took the slices (which they kindly warmed back up for me!) and they were absolutely fantastic. So this place earns top marks on every level, for me. I could not recommend it more highly, and it is easily one of the 10 best slice places in WNY in my none-too-humble opinion. So in the words of AG, they literally let me have it. Not that. I mean the pizza. Neither Pizza Heist nor AG has ever let me have *that*. And I'm okay with that. I don't like salt with my pepper anyway, I prefer pepperonly. Tomato is another day. I thank Jesus crust I am still here to write about pizza. Dough not ever take anything for granted. If you feel down, locate the sauce of your negativity and get it out of your life. Three cheese for great Buffalo Pizza!

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    Their chicken finger pizza is absolutely the best in town. Lots of chicken, perfect amount of cheese and blue cheese as the base! Delicious.

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    Their customer service needs work !!! Their veggie pizza is good... Prices are reasonable..Steak hoagies are very good..

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    went to order online and they add on a $1.50 convenience charge! what the hell is that for?? cancelled my order and went elsewhere.

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    3.6
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    I'll cut to the chase then come back around for details ... DO NOT SLEEP ON PAPA's PIZZA OVEN!…read more 10/10, food and experience, you will not be disappointed, I promise! . 1) SAUCE: They offer two standard red pizza sauces (other specialty options, but we're just talking standard for now) - if you like a sweet sauce PLEASE order here! I have no words for how delicious it is. The saucey, cheesy edges get a little carmelization from the method that they form and bake their pizza and it all comes together in this amazingly balanced , tradition Buffalo pie. 2) DOUGH: perfectly done, imo, Buffalo-style. Not too thick but not thin, cooked fast and hot and gives that slight but great char we love from the likes of OG Imperial and Bocce. But it's Papa's time NOW! The cheesy saucy edges get melty and a little charred over the perfect crusty edges and THAT is what pizza dreams are made of. 3) CHEESE: plentiful, fresh and baked to perfection with a fantastic pull. They put enough that you don't have a bite without just the right amount of cheese but not a crazy amount that is thick and loses its taste. Papa's is all about balance. ‍ 4) TOPPINGS!: ABUNDANT!! Do not wonder if you need to order double-anything to have the right amount of toppings - and by right amount I mean every bite. Pepperoni- cup & char bc Buffalo For the mushroom enthusiasts, they use a plentiful amount of the jarred 'shrooms, which I happen to think are elite on pizza bc they do not dry out. Before you send the mushroom police for me, jarred mushrooms and sautéed mushrooms (I know of only 2 places in the world that puts this on pizza as a standard) are the best on pizza, but you can try and prove me wrong. 5) Wings: a Buffalo girl's review - fresh, definitely one of the heftier sized wings, homemade blue cheese that is hella flavourful and also available by the large tub for fans like us. Their portion is large per order of wings comparatively in the area and it is DELISH. Their wing flavours are delicious- mild is very mild but incredibly tasty, Medium is a solid mild + a smidge hotter if you are wondering. The wet Cajun wings are out of this world and rival the Cajun wings at Elmo's. SO GOOD! 6) Last but not least the STAFF! I don't know anyone that works there, but they treat you like friends when you walk in the door. On the phone, the guy that most often answers is so nice, pays attention and never misses and sounds HAPPY to make your pie. We asked for extra sweet sauce via phone bc I ordered for my Mom to deliver to her and couldn't find it on Doordash, he was so kind and helpful! And he's like that EVERY TIME. It makes such a difference. The prices are good, the food is always fresh and beyond tasty and we crave this pizza .. which honestly hasn't happened in a long time. If you're looking to sit down, there are seats for pickup wait, but no dine in option at this time. Papa's Pizza Oven = Pizza Perfection for us. We hope you'll give them a try real soon! Tell them Nicole sent you. I'm proud to give them an honest and great review. 10/10, A+, Prez of Pizzas

    As a native Long Islander, I am very particular about my pizza. I've never been a huge fan of…read moreBuffalo-style pizza...that was until I found Papa's Pizza Oven. Finding this family-owned pizza place was like a breath of fresh air in a sea of unfortunate pizza experiences i've had in Buffalo. The first time I walked into Papa's, I was adorably greeted by the owner's 9 year old son. It's no question where he gets his charisma from--the owner welcomed me with a kindness that made me feel right at home. This place is OUTSTANDING. Hands down the best pizza in all of Buffalo. Their sweet sauce is unlike anything i've ever had before--absolutely delicious!! After my first visit to Papa's, I found myself going back a few short days later, unable to shake the thought of their savory slices. Now onto the wings!! They are everything you could possibly want in a wing. Big, saucy & crunchy. The garlic sticks are phenomenal as well. Light, airy & full of flavor. Needless to say, i'm counting down the days until I am back in Buffalo so I can visit Papa's once again!

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    Half (9", 6 slice) Cheese, Bacon, Green Pepper Pizza: VERY sweet red sauce, by default!  Slices a bit limp but plenty of toppings
    Half (9", 6 slice) Cheese, Bacon, Green Pepper Pizza: VERY sweet red sauce, by default! Slices a bit limp but plenty of toppings
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    Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

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    4.4
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    Lots of options for slices. They heat it up for you so that it's so hot and the crust is perfectly…read morecrunchy and crispy. Pizza was really good and I especially liked the crust. Enjoyed the seasoning they had on the table.

    Traditional NY Pizza, in all ways! In an assuming plaza, it has the nostalgic pizza place feel -…read morewith a Buffalo Bills twist. When you first enter, there is a phenomenal selection of specialty pies, and all are included in their two slice & soda special for $9. They offer both fountain sodas and a generous selection of refrigerated drink options also. Once you order, there is a back dining room with several different size tables, but all with Bills chairs, which is a neat trend we loved seeing in this area, despite being from Florida. The man who greeted us was kind helpful and I was impressed with the pizza options. We ordered: - Buffalo Chicken: had a really good flavor & was my favorite! - BBQ Chicken: my son loved it - Margerhita: also had a good flavor - Pickle: the best we've had by far - Beef Pattie: looks like a Jamaican one but isn't spicy and had a very strange almost veal or lamb taste. Overall the flavors of the pizzas were really very good, but unfortunately every slice was so overcooked and burnt that it quickly overtook the great flavor of each bite. Now, the thing is, everyone likes different kinds of pizza, and apparently Brooklyn style isn't necessarily our jam, but for something we really don't like (black crust), it was still very good and we would highly recommend it to people who like more cooked pizza.

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    Brooklyn's Finest Pizza. Margarita House 20".  Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil. I loved the taste of tomatoes, they were so flavorful.
    Brooklyn's Finest Pizza. Margarita House 20".  Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil. I loved the taste of tomatoes, they were so flavorful.
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