ZipPicks Awards
Best Cheap Pizza in Upper West Side
Best Pizza in Upper West Side
Master Critic Review
Little Italy Pizza
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
A practical Broadway slice counter that’s best treated as a repeatable neighborhood option: grab a couple of straightforward slices and keep moving. Go classic first, then use one specialty slice as the “fun” pick if you’re hungry enough to justify it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Garlic knots
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 7.7
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: A late-hours slice counter that stays simple and convenient.
Who should go: Grab-and-go slice people
When to visit: Late lunch or late night for fastest in-and-out
What to order: Cheese slice, pepperoni slice, garlic knots
Insider tip: Two slices max—specialty slices are best as the second pick.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; metered spots are scarce on Broadway and get tougher after early evening. Plan to walk or use transit if possible.
Dress code: Very casual—jeans, hoodies, backpacks all normal. This is a slice stop, not a sit-down moment.
Noise level: Moderate to loud at the counter; fine for quick exchanges but not built for lingering conversation.
Weekend wait: 5–10 minutes depending on line length; mostly a quick shuffle forward.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait or just a few minutes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—cheese slices and some veggie-topped options available daily.
Vegan options: Limited—typically no dedicated vegan cheese; may be able to do a plain crust with sauce depending on the day.
Gluten-free options: No—standard wheat crust only.
Best For
Better for: Fast, inexpensive slices with late-hour reliability and minimal decision-making.
Consider Alternatives If: You want artisanal pies, sit-down dining, or anything that feels like an event rather than a pit stop.