Six New York Neighborhood Pizzerias for a Slice

The corner slice shop is a New York constant. These six run from a Ridgewood joint crossing slices with birria tacos to old-school East Harlem counters and late-night windows open past 3:00 AM.

Crazy Chef Pizza
Mon – Thu, 09:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 22:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
5.0 (624)
775 Woodward Ave

A friendly Ridgewood joint pairing classic New York slices with a Mexican menu of birria tacos and empanadas. It fits a fast, inexpensive bite. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.

Peppino’s Pizza & Restaurant
Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 21:00; Fri, 11:00 – 22:00; Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00
4.6 (483)
7708 3rd Ave

A cozy, family-run Bay Ridge spot serving brick-oven pies, pesto-drizzled square slices, and Italian classics. It suits a casual dinner. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends, closed Monday and Tuesday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Milano Pizza Shop
Mon – Fri, 10:30 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 21:30
4.5 (567)
2255 2nd Ave

A cozy East Harlem spot serving old-school New York slices and hearty sandwiches with a family welcome. It works for a three-dollar slice, cash only. Open daily to 9:30 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Krave It Pizza & Sandwich Joint
Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1)
4.3 (830)
40-15 Bell Blvd, Queens, NY 11361, USA

A Bayside spot piling pizzas and sandwiches with unexpected toppings like scallions and truffle. It answers a late craving, open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.

Romano Pizza Restaurant
Mon – Wed, Sun, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 10:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 05:00 (+1)
4.6 (459)
489 3rd Ave

A welcoming Murray Hill spot known for crispy-crust margherita slices and late-night appeal. It fits a quick bite after midnight, open to 5:00 AM on Friday. Pricing is inexpensive.

Giacomo's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Mon – Tue, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed – Thu, 09:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri, 09:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1)
4.3 (438)
1505 3rd Ave

A nostalgic Upper East Side spot serving classic NYC slices and house-made jumbo mozzarella sticks late into the night. It works for a casual late bite. Open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.

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