ZipPicks Awards
Best Cheap Pizza in Upper West Side
Master Critic Review
Pizza Pete's
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Pizza Pete's is a no-frills corner shop a few blocks off the park where thin, New York–style pies, Sicilian squares, and Chicago-style pans all come out of the same well-worn ovens. Locals lean on it for affordable slices, garlic knots, and big pies for game nights or casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, White Pizza, Chicago Style Cheese Pizza
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.3
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: Classic corner slice shop offering multiple pan styles at true neighborhood prices.
Who should go: Families and locals wanting big pies on a budget.
When to visit: Evenings before peak dinner rush or post-park afternoons.
What to order: Cheese slice, White slice, Chicago Style Cheese Pizza.
Insider tip: Call ahead for Chicago or Sicilian pies—they take longer but reheat beautifully for parties.