New York Pizza
The big, thin, foldable slice - New York's iconic street food, sold by the slice from countless corner pizzerias across the city.
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New York pizza is the city's defining street food: a big, thin, hand-tossed slice with a crisp yet foldable crust, tangy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, sold cheaply by the slice from corner pizzerias on every block. Eaten folded and on the go, it is a New York ritual, and the great debate is over which shop does it best.
What you actually see
- The classic slice - the big, thin, foldable cheese slice from a corner pizzeria.
- By the slice - the counter shops selling single slices reheated to order.
- Coal-oven pies - the historic whole-pie pizzerias of Brooklyn and beyond.
- The fold - the New York way of eating a slice folded lengthwise.
When to go
Year-round; a slice any time of day or late at night is a New York staple. Any neighbourhood has its corner pizzeria, and locals are fiercely loyal to their favourite.
Honest expectations
Quality varies wildly, from excellent to greasy and forgettable, so a recommendation helps. The cheapest dollar slices are exactly that. The real classics are the long-running corner shops and the historic coal-oven pizzerias.
Nearby
Found across the whole city; Brooklyn holds several of the historic coal-oven institutions.
What to pack for New York Pizza
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
