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Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Pugsley Pizza 8.4
Belmont
Pugsley Pizza is a loud, college-favorite slice shop just off Fordham Road known for oversized pies, quirky decor, and marathon late-night hours. Students and locals come for big, foldable New York slices and over-the-top specialty pies that stay relatively affordable even when you’re feeding a crowd.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Roll, Love Pie, Penne a La Vodka Pizza
Scores:
Value: 9.2 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 8.8 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: A raucous Fordham hangout serving giant, personality-filled New York slices late into the night.
Who should go: Students, night-shift workers, and late-night slice hunters.
When to visit: After 10pm on weekends when the energy peaks.
What to order: Love Pie, Chicken Roll, a Penne Vodka slice.
Insider tip: Bring cash for faster ordering and split a specialty pie with friends to maximize value.