Best Cheap Pizza Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Beebe's
Consistently crisp pies in an easy, group-friendly space.
Notable Picks
#1
Beebe's
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
A hotel-lobby pizzeria that treats pizza like a real kitchen project—thin-crust pies with confident toppings, plus a menu of pastas and small plates that makes it work for an actual sit-down meal. It’s one of the more reliable “nice but not precious” options in LIC when you want pizza with ambience and a full-service rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni pizza, Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts (shareable side)
What makes it special: Consistently crisp pies in an easy, group-friendly space.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A straightforward slice shop that wins on speed, price-to-satisfaction, and the kind of day-to-day reliability locals actually use. Come for classic NYC slices and a rotating lineup of specialty options that hit hardest when you need a quick, no-drama pizza fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Specialty slice (rotating)
What makes it special: High-volume walk-up slices that stay crisp and classic.
#3
sLICe LIC
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A neighborhood staple for the classic NY slice format—thin, foldable, and built for repeat visits whether you’re grabbing one slice or feeding a group. It’s at its best when you lean into the fundamentals and treat it as a dependable, anytime pizza stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita slice, Pepperoni slice, Meatballs
What makes it special: Reliable LIC slice shop for fast pizza-and-sides comfort.
Detroit-style squares with crisp edges and a thicker, satisfying chew—built for people who want structure and crunch instead of the classic foldable slice. It’s a strong “one-and-done” choice when you want a hearty square and clean execution in a quick-service setup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Detroit-style square, Cheese Detroit-style square, White pie with ricotta and honey
What makes it special: Crisp-edged Detroit-style squares with a heavier, more filling bite.
#5
Traze
8.0
A small-batch square-pie shop that leans grandma-style and experimental toppings without losing technical control—crisp edges, structured slices, and a clear point of view. It’s a smart pick when you want pizza that feels different from the standard slice rotation in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel pizza (signature), Grandma tray slice, Seasonal special slice
What makes it special: Grandma-style trays with creative toppings that still eat like real pizza.
Worthy Picks
A straightforward neighborhood pizza-and-bar stop where the move is to order for coverage, not excess—one classic pie, one more aggressive topping pie, and a salad to reset. It’s the kind of place you use for an easy group meal when you want predictability and speed more than a destination moment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice/pie, Pepperoni pie, Caesar salad
What makes it special: Reliable neighborhood pizza with an easy bar-and-slice setup.
7.7
A neighborhood pizzeria-cafe that feels more like a locals’ routine stop than a hype destination—pizza, comfort-food extras, and a no-frills setup that’s built for quick meals. It’s a useful “hidden” option when you’re nearby and want straightforward slices without paying the premium of trendier rooms.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Chicken broccoli slice
What makes it special: A locals-first pizzeria for simple slices and wallet-friendly meals.
#8
Lucky Pizza
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A practical, early-and-often neighborhood pizza counter that’s built for speed and convenience more than destination-level nuance. Best for grabbing a couple slices on the move when you want something hot, filling, and predictable in the Court Square/Queens Plaza corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pizza, Cheese Slice, Chicken Fingers
What makes it special: Lasagna-meets-pizza comfort built for fast, cheap cravings.