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Charlie's Pizza
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1501 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
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ZipPicks Awards

Best Family Friendly Pizza in Washington Heights

Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Charlie's Pizza 7.9
Washington Heights (North)
Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Hidden Gems Heaven
Charlie's Pizza is a long-running, family-owned pizzeria on St. Nicholas Avenue that’s been serving the neighborhood since the mid-1990s. Locals come with kids for classic pies, garlic knots, and friendly counter service that feels more like a community living room than a chain slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese pizza, Pepperoni pizza, Garlic knots
Scores:
Value: 8.3 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 8.1 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A family-run Heights staple where simple pies and warm service anchor weeknight dinners.
Who should go: Neighborhood families craving low-key pizza nights on a budget.
When to visit: Weeknights before the dinner rush for quicker counter service.
What to order: Large cheese or pepperoni pie, extra garlic knots.
Insider tip: Order a whole pie rather than by the slice for better value when feeding kids.