Grumpy's Sourdough Pizza Co. 522 Saddle River Rd…read more Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Hot Honey Heaven Grumpy's Triple Threat Multiple people have reached out to me and suggested I explore this locally owned pizzeria located in the heart of Saddle Brook. As I entered the parlor, it is a hole in the wall with minimal seating and no AC unit. Regardless that it wasn't fancy, I still had a very gut instinct the quality of their pies was going to be on the money. When I arrived a weekday afternoon to place my order, the cashier informed me there will be a 40 minute wait. For the fact that the wait is this long indicates there are in demand and their pizza is top quality. I also saw framed plaques along their table counter showing they received positive media recognition from The Record, northjersey.com, and bestofnj.com. Hot Honey Heaven: I was initially skeptical about the appearance of this pie because it looks kind of messy. However, I took a single bite and was immediately hooked. This pie was topped with pepperoni, crispy chicken, and ricotta cheese. Mike's Hot Honey was generously poured over the top. It has a combination of sweet and spiciness. I never anticipated honey would enhance the flavor of the pie; I wish I requested an extra cup! Grumpy's Triple Threat: Named after the restaurant, this pie is prepared with pesto, grandma sauce, and pink tomato sauce. The sprinkled parmigiano reggiano added a nice touch. I especially liked the artistic appearance. The three colors were visually appealing, especially with the swirls of pesto. All pies are prepared with their signature sourdough pizza crust. Each slice had a perfect undercarriage and a firm crunch. Customers have the option to bake the pies may light, medium, or well-done. I chose medium because a majority of the customer base prefers this style. As a bonus, Grumpy's offer complimentary crust upgrades. I opted to add garlic butter brush; the outer crust edge was literally brushed with hot, garlic-infused butter. While it is common to throw away the top portion of the pizza, the upgrade is definitely an incentive to eat the crust. San Marzano tomatoes are the primary ingredient for the sauce. It's not overly sweet and has a light tang. This pizzeria is geared for take out, but there are plenty of benches only minutes away at Saddle River County Park. You can enjoy your pie while admiring the beautiful scenery of the park. The parking lot has limited spaces, but you can easily find a spot on the street. Grumpy's may be a hole in the wall, but the pizza was outstanding. I'm really exuberant that I had a pristine experience exploring sourdough crust for the first time! I was far from "grumpy" after dining here! #grumpys #grumpyssourdoughpizzaco #grumpystriplethreat #hothoneyheaven

Tried this place for the first time after picking up an order for a group. They have some fun and…read moreinteresting pizza options, and I decided to go with the classic personal pie. A heads-up if you're driving: parking can be a little difficult. There's a sign pointing to parking in the rear, but the lot is pretty small. You may be better off parking on a side street and walking over. I went just before the lunch hour, and the line was already out the door. They were also getting plenty of phone calls, so they definitely seem to have a busy business going. As for the pizza, the taste was good overall. The dough was a little tough and seemed possibly overdone, and the type of cheese they use made the pizza feel a bit greasy. That said, I'd be willing to try it again. Next time, I might skip the personal pie and try a different size or style to see if that makes a difference. Staff were very kind!!!! * I didn't see any slices on display, but people were ordering by the slice.

Five stars to all three, food, service and ambiance…read more I will definitely recommend restaurant

OUTSTANDING!!! If…read moreyou like authentic Italian food and not the sauce heavy oil laden foods most local places make then try this place!!! We grabbed a table on a Saturday night we were immediately impressed by the amazing smells upon entering . I spent my summers in Italy growing up and this place took me back . Our wonderful waitress and over and left some bread and oil while we looked at the menu. We agreed upon the califlower as an app . Hubby had the eggplant parm and I did the pasta with shrimp and broccoli . We also got a side of broccoli rabe, the meals also came with a nice side salad . The portions are a realistic smaller size and delicious. Unbelievably so! Fresh and great quality olive oil is used you can taste the difference. We were going to splurge and get dessert but they only had chocolate cake or ice cream so we declined . It is a byob. We honestly already said we will be going again next week! Please do yourself a favor and visit!

Went to rays at around 2 pm and got myself a white pizza, my daughter a buffalo chicken and my son…read morea plain. We were all pleased with our one slice. The slice size in my opinion is generous, price wasn't bad either considering two speciality slices and one plain being around 12 something. I haven't been here in a while but service was excellent and quick. They have a dining room area where you can sit and eat. They have so much food options I def need to come back and try!

I had some time to kill and was in this area. Visiting from CA and whenever I see a decent NY pizza…read morejoint, I just have to try it. Grabbed a slice of Cheese and Margherita. Honestly, sometimes pizza tastes better when reheated vs fresh. I was satisfied!

Really enjoyed my pizza today . I had 2 slices a few weeks ago and I decided to order the pie today…read more. The texture is perfect and the cheese and sauce are made just right! I really look forward to this pizza.

A good pizza with very gracious customer service. I ordered 3 pizzas from here before, a plain,…read morebuffalo chicken, and chicken cutlet. I would say the buffalo chicken was the favorite, especially since it is different from buffalo chicken pizzas I've had from other pizza places. Here, it was a creamy buffalo sauce that replaced a traditional plain tomato sauce and not just hot sauce drizzled over a regular chicken pizza like in other pizza places, and it tasted pretty good. Plain and chicken cutlet were pretty good but not outstanding. To quote another reviewer here, I am no pizza expert, so I cannot offer a more detailed critique. That being said, even their plain is a bit different from many other pizza places and it may even be to the preference of some, so credit must be given where it is due, and I believe it is due to their sauce and crust mainly. To taste a bit of a different pizza is refreshing and enjoyable. And the owner of the restaurant (at least who I presume the guy behind the counter to be) seemed very nice to me also, so I believe they are worth giving a shot. In conclusion, Two Guys is an underrated pizza place that is quite deserving of the business it gets.

This is another pizza place we love visiting. We came here twice in just two weeks of time span,…read morebecause it was too good the first time. It's a small place with outdoor seating. We didn't have any issues as it was only two of us. For large groups, it would be much better to get it to go. The service is prompt. Food delicious.

This is definitely a spot worth visiting. I love that everything is made in house -- you can really…read moretaste the freshness in the food. The restaurant itself is beautiful and aesthetic, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting enough to keep you coming back. The meatballs were incredibly tender and full of flavor. While the pasta wasn't the best I've ever had, I did appreciate that it wasn't too heavy on my stomach. Overall, it's a great place for a nice meal and a great dining experience.

My family enjoyed a perfectly cooked Sicilian pizza last night. Sauce has a nice flavor and cheese…read moreslightly brown. Highly recommend.

Simple local pizza place. Limited options and slices but thin and tasty. Staff were polite. Good…read moreoption for a quick plain slice.

The best pizza flavor that we have ever tasted in the United States. The family owned staff is warm…read moreand welcoming and is quick to tell you what the best food is on their menu is today

The service & food was perfect! We had a good time and really enjoyed our meal. We are vegetarian &…read moredidn't realize that the rice balls would have meat in them, but that's my mistake. The dining room looks like it has the original furniture & decor. Our server was very sweet & made us laugh a couple times. They could get rid of the single use plastic cups & straws but I don't hold that against them. Their pizza is between regular & deep dish. They put plenty of sauce & cheese. It's the best pizza around and the old school vibe and decor make for a great experience.

Nice place, good pizza and a fun place to go with friends…read more I had a lunch meeting here the other day and we enjoyed the good service, and a great sausage pizza. It was nicely cooked with a thin crust and the right amount of char on it. We ordered iced teas with it, no alcohol because it was a work day, but everything was good and our waiter was quick to refill our glasses. Glasses. She was extremely pleasant and checked in with us often. This was a good place to go on a rainy day and enjoy some time out. I think it's a good place for groups who want to get together for pizza. I'm not usually a chain fan but this was pretty good.

Went to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Fairlawn (actually meant to head to the Wayne location --…read morewrong address in the GPS, but ended up here) and had a pretty disappointing experience at the outdoor bar. We asked to change the TV from a Spanish-language soccer broadcast to something else since none of us could follow along. Simple request, but the manager seemed put off by it. He handed the remote to a young bartender, who struggled with it for a while before handing it back to him. Instead of just asking what we'd actually want to watch, he put on baseball -- never asked, never checked in, just picked something and moved on to chat with what looked like regulars at the bar. It came across like our comfort wasn't really a concern once he'd "handled" it. Service issues aside, the real letdown was the attitude. As I was leaving and pushing in my barstool, a waiter dropped a can and some silverware near my feet. I told him not to worry about it, nothing got on me -- and the manager, who was nearby chatting with another regular, chimed in with a dismissive "no harm, no foul." Not exactly the tone you want from someone managing customer relationships. The food is fine, but the way this manager handled two small, easily fixable moments left a bad taste. A little more attentiveness and basic customer service awareness would go a long way here.

Try it for first time, asked for well done it was well done. Great sauce and cheese ratio. Not…read morethin or thick just right. Great taste will be going back to my new pizza spot. Great customer service very personable and friendly.

We live close by , ordered today!!! This is Family owned…read more Food was amazing , prices are great! Will definitely be back! We placed our order over the phone and arrived 20min later no issues very polite on the phone and in person. We had the greek salad and Bolognese pasta!! Delivered hot and delicious

Love trying new places. Next stop...Ordered the Mac & Cheese Bites which to me could have been…read morecooked more. Seemed a bit soggy but weren't bad.Then tried a Mozzarella, Chicken & Broccoli Stromboli. Was not bad at all. Pretty big too.would go here again.

Got to say very surprised, a lot of new pizza places in this area just aren't that good, this one…read moreis tho. Their pizza is thin crust and just cooked perfect. My test for pizza places is the margarita because you need good cheese and good sauce and they have both. Highly recommended giving them a shot. There's a couple tables inside if you want to sit down. The guy who makes the pizza is really cool and nice to speak with.