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Joe's Pizza

The Greenwich Village slice shop, open since 1975, serving the platonic ideal of a New York plain slice.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Local-life seekers
  • Foodies
Depends

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Not for

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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The plain cheese slice — the whole reason to come — order it the way it's meant to be
  • A fresh pepperoni slice — reliably good when it's just out of the oven
  • Overloaded specialty slices — the plain is the point; keep it classic
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Slinging classic plain slices since 1975, it's the reference point for what a New York slice should be.
Not independently verified — estimated
A couple of dollars for a great slice makes it one of the best cheap eats in the city.
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There's almost nowhere to sit and the popular locations get mobbed — it's a grab-and-go, not a meal out.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • First-timers

    If you want to taste the quintessential NYC slice, this is the easy, cheap answer.

  • Families

    A fast, kid-friendly refuel between sights — just don't expect to sit down.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
A few dollars a slice
Time
10–20 minutes
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Anytime; avoid the late-night bar-close rush at the busiest branch
Booking
No reservations — counter only
Accessibility
Mostly standing; minimal seating
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