Best Quick Bites Champions Pizza Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Made In New York Pizza
Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
Notable Picks
8.7
Made In New York Pizza on Amsterdam specializes in ultra-crisp square slices with cupping pepperoni and a balanced, slightly sweet sauce, plus classic round pies. Locals treat it as a modern UWS slice benchmark, especially for quick dinners and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pepperoni square slice, Classic cheese slice, White square slice
What makes it special: Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
8.4
Mimi's Pizza on Broadway runs a deep menu of round, Sicilian, and grandma pies with toppings that range from Denso-style cup-and-char pepperoni to spinach-artichoke and truffle mushroom. It feels like a true neighborhood shop where regulars mix classic slices with more chef-y combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Denso Style Pepperoni Pizza, Spinach Artichoke Grandma Pizza, Grandma Traditional square
What makes it special: Creative specialty and grandma pies on a true neighborhood corner.
8.3
The Upper West Side outpost of Famous Original Ray's is a big, old-school counter with 1980s-era decor, a long line of pies, and late-night hours. It’s a dependable stop for oversized New York slices, garlic knots, and whole pies when you want classic flavors and lots of seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular cheese slice, MVP specialty pizza, Sicilian square slice
What makes it special: Long-running, late-night slice institution with classic NYC counter energy.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
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Marinara Pizza leans into both round and square pies, with a long list that runs from vodka and Margherita to stuffed Sicilian and cauliflower crust options. The shop balances indulgent, cheese-heavy slices with lighter salads, making it a flexible choice for quick dinners and takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Pie, Margherita Pie, Stuffed Crust Sicilian Pepperoni Pie
What makes it special: Huge pie lineup including vodka, cauliflower, and stuffed Sicilians.
Worthy Picks
#5
Saba's Pizza
7.9
Saba's Pizza is a kosher UWS staple turning out big, foldable slices, pies, and dairy-focused comfort like garlic knots and baked pastas. It’s more functional than fancy, but observant locals rely on it for quick, late-hours pizza and familiar flavors at accessible prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Grandma vodka slice, Margherita pie
What makes it special: Kosher slice shop serving classic New York pies deep into night.
7.7
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Quick Bites Champions
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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
What makes it special: A late-hours slice counter that stays simple and convenient.
7.7
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
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Dreamers Pizza II is a classic Broadway pizzeria built around large pies, basic pastas, and a long menu tailored to delivery and takeout. Inside, the casual setup works for low-key family meals where everyone can share a couple of pies and a tray of wings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese pizza pie, Pepperoni pizza pie, Primavera veggie pizza
What makes it special: Old-school Broadway pizza shop geared toward big pies and delivery.