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Underground Pizza
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3 Hanover Sq, New York, NY 10004
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Best Cheap Pizza in Financial District

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

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Master Critic Review

Underground Pizza 8.2
Financial District-Battery Park City
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Tucked just off Hanover Square, Underground Pizza is a basement-level shop known for its grandma pies, vodka-leaning slices, and thick Sicilian cuts. Regulars treat it as the everyday FiDi slice upgrade, with enough seating to eat in but pricing that still works as a quick grab-and-go lunch.
Must-Try Dishes: Grandma Pizza Slice, Vodka Grandma Pie, Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.3 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.1 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Basement slice shop where grandma slices and Sicilian cuts are the draw.
Who should go: Slice hunters wanting thicker cuts near Hanover Square.
When to visit: Weekday lunch before noon or early evening.
What to order: Grandma slice, vodka grandma, Buffalo chicken slice.
Insider tip: If you’re feeding a small group, order a whole grandma pie instead of stacking individual slices for better value.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is limited and competitive during office hours; nearby paid garages around Hanover Square are the most reliable option.
Dress code: Casual — office wear, hoodies, and jeans are all common.
Noise level: Moderate — you can hold a conversation, but lunch rush can feel busy.
Weekend wait: Usually no wait — traffic is lighter outside weekday office hours.
Weekday lunch: Short line during peak noon rush, but it generally moves quickly.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — cheese, grandma, and some specialty slices are meat-free.
Vegan options: Limited — most slices include cheese and there is not a dedicated vegan program.
Gluten-free options: No — slices and pies are standard wheat dough with no gluten-free alternative.
Best For
Better for: Thicker grandma and Sicilian cuts, value pricing, and quick grab-and-go slices near Hanover Square.
Consider Alternatives If: You want gourmet toppings, gluten-free or vegan options, or a sit-down pizzeria experience with full service.