This is a New Yorker fact. Pizza is supposed to be eaten as soon as you get it. You either eat as you walk (my specialty lol) or sit and eat. You don’t hold on to a slice and expect it be at its best
The longer the pizza sits or travels the worse it gets so that definitely played a role. So did the anticipation after a 30 minute wait at fidi location - if pizza isn't superb after a wait like that every flaw stands out.
Pizza is just like fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. They taste incredible when they are hot and the chocolate chips are melted and ooze. Once the cookie cools, it still tastes good, but is a fraction of what it is like freshly baked. Once the pizza cools, the cheese goes through a physical transformation where it is no longer the fresh, shredded mozzarella that was first piled on it, dries out and takes on a plastic-like appearance and texture.
I’ve been on a little pizza tour myself in the Los Angeles area and one thing that I found is that if you order by the slice it’s in consistent because a lot of times it’s reheated when you get a fresh whole pie it’s usually completely different
Then you are going to pizza places when they are not busy or not popular. New York pizza joints that primarily sell by slice do not sit on the pies long enough to reheat, especially the most popular flavors.
@@Undecided0I’m pretty sure LA has at least one or more good pizza places since New York and LA are connected and like sister cities. Basically New York, Miami and LA are like the 3 hubs that share a lot of frequent flier New Yorkers in their activities……But if I’m visiting LA, I focus on the Asian and Mexican food since that’s the primary territory
Dude when it comes to pizza fresh out of the oven you have to eat it immediately to get the best flavor and rigidity. You took too long to eat the lunch time pizza. Also you took too long to taste the pizza from the OG Joe’s. I really like your content and I appreciate what you do. I just feel that by letting so much time lapse before you eat your food, that your reviews may be a little unfair.
The Ray's near w81st Street has been there forever and to me feels different than the others. I just went recently for the first time in years and the pepperoni slice was totally decent. I've got other places I like more, but at least that Ray's doesn't suck. It also always feels kind of empty, but it's huge inside.
I’m not a pizza connoisseur but I went to Joe’s (OG spot) with some friends around 2am a few years ago and it blew my mind. I’m from Toronto and the pepperoni slice I had beat everything I’ve had in Toronto. I went back earlier this year, hoping that it would live up to my first experience, and it did! Still my favorite slice in NYC and try to make a stop there when I visit. Nice review!
The pizza is cooked nicely on the bottoms. I think because the dough is so thin,it makes it floppy... Floppy is good, as long as the crust is cooked well all around
Years ago in the 80s and 90s, Joe’s was the best walking around slice in the city. Used to stop by the one on Carmine Street all the time, without the big crowds.
Scarrs is the filet mignon of pizza. It’s one of the best. Although some Reddit people have said it’s declining but that’s for me to judge on my next NYC trip
In the 1960s, my father used to make us pizza and he had the heat bubble in his pizzas and ever since then I always love to see that in a pizza and they always seem to be good pizzas. My dad in the 40s or 50s was a baker for Wegmans so he a lot of Knowledge from that
I love the background music that you are using. Old old back school. I could hear the movie reel which is so iconic. Thank you for making your videos awesome!
Seeing these pizza reviews brings me back to eating local Brooklyn slices with my dad. I did not know then but now I know that I lived around the most iconic pizzerias in Brooklyn during the 90s.
Thanks UA for keeping it real and being honest with your reviews I love pizza but I don't live in New York so I go to local spots all the time where I'm located, and by the way I enjoyed your Plaza hotel series it was cool that you enjoyed it and the afternoon tea session was awesome I hope I can stay there someday myself and do the afternoon tea thing anyway we'll catch you on the next video.
If you go to the location near (just south of) Times Square it is definitely a tourist trap as the line stretches down the block and often around the block. Usually not much of a line on East 14th St or Williamsburg location.
I was so excited when this location opened when I worked downtown. This location was a little different than the original joes that just has 4 pies on displays
Great review (PS - I walk by that corner on Fulton street pretty much EVERY day and the line is always SO ridiculous around 12-2pm no matter how inclement the weather is).
Is Joe's Pizza a tourist trap? To some extent, yes. While it certainly draws a lot of out-of-towners, it's important to remember that it also has a strong local following. The iconic status of Joe's and the constant stream of visitors can lead to long lines, especially during peak hours, which might not be everyone's idea of a great dining experience. For those looking for a more peaceful meal, exploring less famous local pizzerias could be a better option.
I don’t live in NY but not the typical tourist. I ate this after running the NY marathon. It was great. 1000 times better than anything in FL. UA always has good tips but I feel on pizza you need to order a fresh pie not a reheated slice.
From a tourist perspective Joe’s (I had it at the original spot) is the classic New York slice. It was delicious, far superior to anything I can get at home. HOWEVER, it is also far from the best I’ve come across in NYC, and because my time is so limited when I visit I probably won’t go back unless I stumble upon it. So yeah I agree it’s not a tourist trap, but it’s also not the pinnacle by any means
I would agree with this. It's a good slice of pizza. And it's popular with locals too so it's not a tourist trap (I'm specifically referring to the original location). But it is not at all amongst my favorite pizza spots in NYC
Joe's is outstanding if you get a slice from a fresh pie and like a sweet sauce. For herby thicker sauce it's Pizza Suprema. Other spots need to get a whole pizza.
(Elegante Pizzeria) BayRidge. 2 plains and an Eggplant parm. This pizzeria is 1997, the taste, smell and decore. 90% of pizzeria's here forgot what once was.
Please come to New Haven CT are try our legendary "New haven style" famous pizza places, Pepe's, Sally's, and Modern. You can't do pizza reviews without going to the New Haven holy trinity. I can clearly see that Joe's is no comparison from the video shots of the slices. Great review as usual!
It’a so god awful early here on a saturday and i’m a bit tired but this video in my sub box over a cup of coffee makes such a good start to the (work)day :D
The first location that you reviewed, I actually tried it by chance. It was around 10 in the morning one day when my friends and I got off the train nearby and wanted to get something to eat. We passed this place and saw it was open so we just went in. I remember walking in and seeing all the photos on the wall and thinking "where am I"? As a Native New Yorker, I remember thinking to myself that the pizza was actually quite good for NY standards but definitely not the best I've had. There was barely a line when I went in and I got to eat inside so that probably contributed to that.
When you said the PROBLEM was the pepperoni on the pepperoni pizza, I was like “is he joking?” 5:24 ….. it was as if you’ve never had pepperoni pizza before! “It’s greasy and spicy…..” um yes that’s literally what pepperoni is!! If you don’t like it just say that. Also NYC is known for thin crust foldable pizza. And if you don’t eat it immediately it will of course get a bit limp so that wasn’t a fair critique. Finally that cheese slice from the flagship had basically the same “flop” as the other one.
The scaffolding in New York kills me lol. Great review ua, you did provide some caveats that should have quieted the trolls lol, but they only want to hear what they want.
When I used to eat at Joe's my favorite slice was the sausage slice. Underrated and less overpowering than pepperoni. My favorite go to flavor now is vodka, which Joe's does not offer.
Joe’s is decent enough. It's overrated, but only for the hype, not the taste. I'm more of a Smiling Pizzeria fan on 9th & 7th in the Slope. There’s also a really good pizza place in NoLita *barf*, but, I forget the name, which I'll get later. The lines at Scarr’s have been too long for me to wait n try
Next time your in Beijing China you should try the Joes Pizza there. I am American living there and it was great. The manager there worked at the OG location. They are also in Shanghai. Would love to see Di Fara review by you. Tha😊t was my favorite pizza in NYC maybe the world.
haha well sometimes it can really elevate a slice and go in tandem with it. For example the thicker cut pepperoni slices tend to go excellently on Sicilian pizza!
Oh I agree totally when you're reviewing Pi it has to be a plain cheese slice however I do like sliced meatballs versus pepperoni pepperoni is way too oily and it tends to make the pizza flop to each his own
They should fry the pepperoni and dry it on paper towels to get rid of oil then put in on the pie. Too time consuming for a business but good for home!
I've never been to NYC, but I"ve eaten at the Joe's location in Ann Arbor MI twice. The sauce I'm seeing on the slice at the original location looks pastier than I remember, especially out at the rim, where it looked to me like it dried out quite a bit. Other than that, it looks the way I remember. Good video.
Here’s the problem UA. During peak hours these guys preheat pies to get them out faster. If the pie isn’t fresh it’s pretty much trash. Even if you order a pie at the flagship branch they have gaul to preheat a whole pie for you! If you’re going to Joes don’t go to the flagship ones go to the non busy locations.
Honestly bro this was unfair . You went to the first Joe's and kept the pizza in the bag walked outside. You was talking about pictures and stuff while the pizza sitting in a bag getting soggy while the other Joe's u ate fresh not in a bag
To clarify, I did not walk far at all. The spot where I ate was pretty much down the street. Any NYC locals who frequent that area can attest to that. Additionally, any pizza slice that cannot survive in a paper bag for 1 minute is not going to stay in good shape for long regardless
@@uaeatsstick to reviewing something else but food lol 😂!! I’m being honest here your trying way to hard especially with your faces that u make just way over dramatic my man!! It’s a slice of pizza it’s not gonna change your life…
I just left NYC a few weeks ago and Joe’s was the first slice I tried. At that point the best I had until I tried pizza from other spots such as Bleecker Street and Artichoke Basille which were 10 times better. In relation to other spots in NYC Joe’s is slightly above average. It gets a 7.2
Joe’s is solid. Above average. Definitely a go to day to day spot. I prefer Di Fara for a slice. Down the street from the one on Fulton/Nassau. I do prefer the OG Joe’s. Been there probably 50 times.
Thank you for the review of Joe’s pizza. My comment is that I went to both locations and downtown as you mentioned is probably better but still not good downtown had a very short wait time. Pizza should not flop over at all. It should be able to stand alone as you lift the slice, and as you lift the cheese, it should not be spongy whatsoever. It should be cooked and the crush should be thin and you need some more of a crunch, I’ve been eating pizza for years and some of the locations. Joe is absolutely not one of them. There’s nothing to say about this quite honestly I hope this helps. Take care.
From my experience, go to the original spot at Carmine St. The lower Manhattan and E 14th st location is flop city. And overly greasy. The OG location is crisper for sure.
I remember going to the Carmine St location once back in the day (90s.) It was good, but I always preferred the pizzerias in my neighborhood than the ones in the city. Being a broke HS student, I usuall went to Gray's Papaya on 6th and W 8th. $1.85 for two dogs and a juice!
It's funny how pizza differs in NYC, slice shops are just that..but the "better" pizza is when you buy whole pies, I just had Rubirosa while I was in NYC and it was better than any slice shop pizza.
Joe's pizza is a tourist trap, if it's not then people really do hype up new york slice too much then. One opened in Miami and after trying it, I now definitely know nyc pizza is just pizza lol. I saw a video of a Joe's in NYC with a long line out the door and I was thinking no way is it worth that wait at all. Especially in NYC where many "best" pizzas exist
I'm surprised you have not tried Di Fara yet. I have not been there since Dominic (the original owner) died, but his kids run it now and IMO it is the best pizza I ever had. Make sure you go to the original in Brooklyn, the pizza at the Seaport location is kinda mid.
I think Joe's is fine. It's an above average NY slice. That being said, although I'm not a pepperoni guy, I think their pepperoni slice is the best in NYC.
Joe's is decent, very touristy, but definitely not the best. My personal favorite pizzeria in Manhattan is ironically called Best Pizza on 1st Ave in between 56th and 57th Street. I believe they used to be called Ultimate back in the day. Pizza is amazing!
The franchise Joe's Pizza looks terrible. Like it hasn't been heated and very dry. But the OG Joe's Pizza on Bleeker looks the same as I remember. Thnx.
For me, the best pizzas in NYC are Lucali, L'Industrie, and John's of Bleecker, with more than honorable mentions going to Fini, Scarr's, Best and Paulie Gee's Slice Shop (all in Brooklyn). Still need to try Luigi's and DiFara's.
That’s a good point Cracker or too soft Pizza 🍕comes from careless cooks and dough bakers that aren’t paying attention 🤔 the head-cook has to do a Quality Assurance test at all these different locations 😮 that Very Important 🤔 and why is called a Flagship location it’s Pizza 🍕 not the GAP, you have to go to flagship location to get its top rated pizza is BS 😮 it should be the same quality at all locations 😐
"We're not even here during a peak time...Lunchtime."
Bruh 😂
Pizza doesnt travel well, needs too be eatin on spot....Condensation and steam, changes everything...
Facts ! The only thing that gets better when u take it home is greasy Kfc 😜😜
This is a New Yorker fact. Pizza is supposed to be eaten as soon as you get it. You either eat as you walk (my specialty lol) or sit and eat. You don’t hold on to a slice and expect it be at its best
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100 % correct.....onec you close the box game over
Cold pizza is better
The longer the pizza sits or travels the worse it gets so that definitely played a role. So did the anticipation after a 30 minute wait at fidi location - if pizza isn't superb after a wait like that every flaw stands out.
Pizza is just like fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. They taste incredible when they are hot and the chocolate chips are melted and ooze. Once the cookie cools, it still tastes good, but is a fraction of what it is like freshly baked. Once the pizza cools, the cheese goes through a physical transformation where it is no longer the fresh, shredded mozzarella that was first piled on it, dries out and takes on a plastic-like appearance and texture.
agreed. The pizza will get floppy after you let the pizza sit too much. The pizza is floppy to begin once it comes out of the oven.
I’ve been on a little pizza tour myself in the Los Angeles area and one thing that I found is that if you order by the slice it’s in consistent because a lot of times it’s reheated when you get a fresh whole pie it’s usually completely different
Then you are going to pizza places when they are not busy or not popular. New York pizza joints that primarily sell by slice do not sit on the pies long enough to reheat, especially the most popular flavors.
A reheat is actually fine if it’s a good pizza and if the pizza was made within about an hour
Your problem is that you’re buying pizza in California.
@@Undecided0 there’s a few good New York style places out here at least according to Dave Portnoy, and one bite pizza reviews
@@Undecided0I’m pretty sure LA has at least one or more good pizza places since New York and LA are connected and like sister cities. Basically New York, Miami and LA are like the 3 hubs that share a lot of frequent flier New Yorkers in their activities……But if I’m visiting LA, I focus on the Asian and Mexican food since that’s the primary territory
By the time you ate that slice from original Joes, the cheese had congealed!
Yup!
Dude when it comes to pizza fresh out of the oven you have to eat it immediately to get the best flavor and rigidity. You took too long to eat the lunch time pizza. Also you took too long to taste the pizza from the OG Joe’s.
I really like your content and I appreciate what you do. I just feel that by letting so much time lapse before you eat your food, that your reviews may be a little unfair.
Yup! UA needs to learn how to eat pizza! He is definitively not a pro pizza eater!!!
I've lived in NYC for 15 years and I can say that Joe's Pizza is NOT a tourist trap. However, anything with Ray's in the name IS
The Ray's near w81st Street has been there forever and to me feels different than the others. I just went recently for the first time in years and the pepperoni slice was totally decent. I've got other places I like more, but at least that Ray's doesn't suck. It also always feels kind of empty, but it's huge inside.
I’m not a pizza connoisseur but I went to Joe’s (OG spot) with some friends around 2am a few years ago and it blew my mind. I’m from Toronto and the pepperoni slice I had beat everything I’ve had in Toronto. I went back earlier this year, hoping that it would live up to my first experience, and it did! Still my favorite slice in NYC and try to make a stop there when I visit. Nice review!
Been there and pizza is disgusting and i dont want to even imagine how disgusting Toeonto pizza is if there is nothing better than this crap
You were drunk...everything tastes like gold when you're blasted. Do it sober, its not that good, maybe a 6.2
I personally think Joe’s is definitely NOT the tourist trap
It’s not that good, but not bad either, it’s like the NY pizza 101
Quite honestly is is not that great unless you are drunk.
Shit trash I had it myself at this exact location
The cheapest slice in NYC is still going to be f*ckin delicious
Carmine St location is the best pizza in the city, the other locations are average
My friend, we will be staying at the Hyatt hotel on 42nd St Grand Central terminal where should we go for pizza?
The pizza is cooked nicely on the bottoms. I think because the dough is so thin,it makes it floppy... Floppy is good, as long as the crust is cooked well all around
Years ago in the 80s and 90s, Joe’s was the best walking around slice in the city. Used to stop by the one on Carmine Street all the time, without the big crowds.
You've got to try Scarr's Pizza in Chinatown, best pizza in my entire life. Get a plain slice and a Hotboi slice (jalepenos, pepperoni, and hot honey)
Hipster trap😂
Nobody who lives in NY goes to Scarr's 😂
Scarrs is the filet mignon of pizza. It’s one of the best. Although some Reddit people have said it’s declining but that’s for me to judge on my next NYC trip
People said it's been falling off but I haven't been
it's better than overrated tourist hives like Joe's, don't knock it till you try it@@anthonymusto3537
PRO TIP:
I go to that location all the time but always before 12pm and I never have to wait in line
UA can you please stop thanking your viewers for your success? You’re the man releasing all the awesome content. I would like to thank you.
Well done UA! Great review. Your narrative was very informative. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to your next review.
I miss the 2020 covid days where no restaurants had lines. I had joes a few times and it was worth it because of how easy it was to get.
You should know by now that the pizza in a box or paper bag will get soggy that’s the difference from eating it direct
Gonna miss the live feed, got the ALCS game to watch, but I'll catch up after! Thanks UA!
No worries! Sounds like you got your priorities straight!
@@uaeats we won! Great vid! My priorities change based on my wife, she was ready for baseball, haha, thanks UA!
In the 1960s, my father used to make us pizza and he had the heat bubble in his pizzas and ever since then I always love to see that in a pizza and they always seem to be good pizzas. My dad in the 40s or 50s was a baker for Wegmans so he a lot of Knowledge from that
I just reread my post and I guess you could really get shots down every time I say pizza. Lol
I don't stand on line for food except at the grocery store.
weekday lunch in financial district is probably actually peak time lol
I love the background music that you are using. Old old back school. I could hear the movie reel which is so iconic. Thank you for making your videos awesome!
Seeing these pizza reviews brings me back to eating local Brooklyn slices with my dad. I did not know then but now I know that I lived around the most iconic pizzerias in Brooklyn during the 90s.
Thanks UA for keeping it real and being honest with your reviews I love pizza but I don't live in New York so I go to local spots all the time where I'm located, and by the way I enjoyed your Plaza hotel series it was cool that you enjoyed it and the afternoon tea session was awesome I hope I can stay there someday myself and do the afternoon tea thing anyway we'll catch you on the next video.
If you go to the location near (just south of) Times Square it is definitely a tourist trap as the line stretches down the block and often around the block. Usually not much of a line on East 14th St or Williamsburg location.
I like the location on Carmine Street, most times of the week you can get in and out of there quickly.
Old ray bari chain was the best nyc pizza talking early 90s
I was so excited when this location opened when I worked downtown. This location was a little different than the original joes that just has 4 pies on displays
Great review (PS - I walk by that corner on Fulton street pretty much EVERY day and the line is always SO ridiculous around 12-2pm no matter how inclement the weather is).
Is Joe's Pizza a tourist trap? To some extent, yes. While it certainly draws a lot of out-of-towners, it's important to remember that it also has a strong local following. The iconic status of Joe's and the constant stream of visitors can lead to long lines, especially during peak hours, which might not be everyone's idea of a great dining experience. For those looking for a more peaceful meal, exploring less famous local pizzerias could be a better option.
I don’t live in NY but not the typical tourist. I ate this after running the NY marathon. It was great. 1000 times better than anything in FL. UA always has good tips but I feel on pizza you need to order a fresh pie not a reheated slice.
From a tourist perspective Joe’s (I had it at the original spot) is the classic New York slice. It was delicious, far superior to anything I can get at home. HOWEVER, it is also far from the best I’ve come across in NYC, and because my time is so limited when I visit I probably won’t go back unless I stumble upon it. So yeah I agree it’s not a tourist trap, but it’s also not the pinnacle by any means
I would agree with this. It's a good slice of pizza. And it's popular with locals too so it's not a tourist trap (I'm specifically referring to the original location). But it is not at all amongst my favorite pizza spots in NYC
Joes has a strong following with locals. Not just tourists. Personally I like it but I don’t go out of my way to get it when I visit NYC
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Joe's is outstanding if you get a slice from a fresh pie and like a sweet sauce. For herby thicker sauce it's Pizza Suprema. Other spots need to get a whole pizza.
(Elegante Pizzeria) BayRidge. 2 plains and an Eggplant parm. This pizzeria is 1997, the taste, smell and decore. 90% of pizzeria's here forgot what once was.
Please come to New Haven CT are try our legendary "New haven style" famous pizza places, Pepe's, Sally's, and Modern. You can't do pizza reviews without going to the New Haven holy trinity. I can clearly see that Joe's is no comparison from the video shots of the slices. Great review as usual!
I'm a real New Yorker..like every borough type not just Manhattan and hands down the best pizza in nyc comes from Queenz and Brooklyn ⁷
Another great review. Coming from the UK, I'm jealous of the NY pizza culture!
I think the first slice in FiDi you waited to long to eat the pizza. You walked a few blocks which compromised the slices because it cooled down .
U ever gonna update the background music?
I love it
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I love hearing the Spanish speaking people working there 😊 arriba Centroamérica!!
That’s not the original Joes. The original on is on Carmine, and that one is on William and Fulton
It’a so god awful early here on a saturday and i’m a bit tired but this video in my sub box over a cup of coffee makes such a good start to the (work)day :D
We liked the Joe's in Time Square. It was late in the evening but great.
The first location that you reviewed, I actually tried it by chance. It was around 10 in the morning one day when my friends and I got off the train nearby and wanted to get something to eat. We passed this place and saw it was open so we just went in. I remember walking in and seeing all the photos on the wall and thinking "where am I"? As a Native New Yorker, I remember thinking to myself that the pizza was actually quite good for NY standards but definitely not the best I've had. There was barely a line when I went in and I got to eat inside so that probably contributed to that.
Joe's is the real Ninja Turtle slice ! 🍕🐢🐢🐢🐢
When you said the PROBLEM was the pepperoni on the pepperoni pizza, I was like “is he joking?” 5:24 ….. it was as if you’ve never had pepperoni pizza before! “It’s greasy and spicy…..” um yes that’s literally what pepperoni is!! If you don’t like it just say that. Also NYC is known for thin crust foldable pizza. And if you don’t eat it immediately it will of course get a bit limp so that wasn’t a fair critique. Finally that cheese slice from the flagship had basically the same “flop” as the other one.
UA just doesn't know how to eat pizza!!! Cold and congealed is not a way to go.
CZcams premier feature is so fucking annoying
Why? It says it's a premiere, same as going live in whatever time.
If you’re upset, maybe I can send you $30?
I worked on Mercer st & E. 4th for years. Joe’s pizza 🍕 on Carmine Street is without a doubt my FAVORITE in NYC🤩 🎉
The scaffolding in New York kills me lol. Great review ua, you did provide some caveats that should have quieted the trolls lol, but they only want to hear what they want.
That mural was dope. I love the clips you put in near the places you are eating.
So glad we got a pizza review! Even though the slices aren’t bank breaking would be great to see you talk about price too, like other vids!
Joe's Pizza in the W Village is the real deal...Best bang for yo buck pizza, no bs. Their pizza is a perfect equal amt of sauce, cheese and crust.
agree.
but much better to eat outside in the park
When I used to eat at Joe's my favorite slice was the sausage slice. Underrated and less overpowering than pepperoni.
My favorite go to flavor now is vodka, which Joe's does not offer.
Try Artichoke Pizza. It’s a experience to remember.
Thanks for the video.
Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!
Joe’s is decent enough. It's overrated, but only for the hype, not the taste. I'm more of a Smiling Pizzeria fan on 9th & 7th in the Slope. There’s also a really good pizza place in NoLita *barf*, but, I forget the name, which I'll get later. The lines at Scarr’s have been too long for me to wait n try
Maybe you’re talking about Nolita Pizza on Kenmare Street? They happens to be my favorite.🙂
Appreciate the investigative reporting! Thanks for being a great guide for NY eats! 😊
Next time your in Beijing China you should try the Joes Pizza there. I am American living there and it was great. The manager there worked at the OG location. They are also in Shanghai. Would love to see Di Fara review by you. Tha😊t was my favorite pizza in NYC maybe the world.
I'm shocked it's so busy at its price point. $4 USD for a slice of pizza is nuts.
I thought it wasn’t a bad price tbh
You must not be from Manhattan. Even in the outer borough generic pizzerias, a regular slice is $3.50 on average.
4 bucks in Manhattan is not bad
Di Fara is the best. Joe’s is just decent, not legendary.
It's 2023 not 1973
Pepperoni is the best way to improve bad pizza and the best way to ruin good pizza.
I need it spicy!
haha well sometimes it can really elevate a slice and go in tandem with it. For example the thicker cut pepperoni slices tend to go excellently on Sicilian pizza!
Oh I agree totally when you're reviewing Pi it has to be a plain cheese slice however I do like sliced meatballs versus pepperoni pepperoni is way too oily and it tends to make the pizza flop to each his own
That sounds like it should be on a fortune cookie..
They should fry the pepperoni and dry it on paper towels to get rid of oil then put in on the pie. Too time consuming for a business but good for home!
I've never been to NYC, but I"ve eaten at the Joe's location in Ann Arbor MI twice. The sauce I'm seeing on the slice at the original location looks pastier than I remember, especially out at the rim, where it looked to me like it dried out quite a bit. Other than that, it looks the way I remember. Good video.
Here’s the problem UA. During peak hours these guys preheat pies to get them out faster. If the pie isn’t fresh it’s pretty much trash. Even if you order a pie at the flagship branch they have gaul to preheat a whole pie for you! If you’re going to Joes don’t go to the flagship ones go to the non busy locations.
U r my favorite reviewer. Honest as f. Keep up the great vids!
Honestly bro this was unfair . You went to the first Joe's and kept the pizza in the bag walked outside. You was talking about pictures and stuff while the pizza sitting in a bag getting soggy while the other Joe's u ate fresh not in a bag
To clarify, I did not walk far at all. The spot where I ate was pretty much down the street. Any NYC locals who frequent that area can attest to that. Additionally, any pizza slice that cannot survive in a paper bag for 1 minute is not going to stay in good shape for long regardless
@@uaeatsstick to reviewing something else but food lol
😂!! I’m being honest here your trying way to hard especially with your faces that u make just way over dramatic my man!! It’s a slice of pizza it’s not gonna change your life…
I agree too much yapping you got a taste the damn pizza right away and then give your review he got a lot to learn about Pizza reviews sorry UA
@@cbruno12180 who shat in your cereal bro why you so mad 😂
@@cbruno12180 Bruh! Learn to use punctuation.
I just left NYC a few weeks ago and Joe’s was the first slice I tried. At that point the best I had until I tried pizza from other spots such as Bleecker Street and Artichoke Basille which were 10 times better. In relation to other spots in NYC Joe’s is slightly above average. It gets a 7.2
Joe’s is solid. Above average. Definitely a go to day to day spot. I prefer Di Fara for a slice. Down the street from the one on Fulton/Nassau. I do prefer the OG Joe’s. Been there probably 50 times.
Nothing beats a cheese pizza !
Thank you for the review of Joe’s pizza. My comment is that I went to both locations and downtown as you mentioned is probably better but still not good downtown had a very short wait time. Pizza should not flop over at all. It should be able to stand alone as you lift the slice, and as you lift the cheese, it should not be spongy whatsoever. It should be cooked and the crush should be thin and you need some more of a crunch, I’ve been eating pizza for years and some of the locations. Joe is absolutely not one of them. There’s nothing to say about this quite honestly I hope this helps. Take care.
Wow. Joe's isn't even on my radar. Johns, Lombardis, Bleeker St., and into Brooklyn we go.
Now you have to compare OG to the Ann Arbor location.
From my experience, go to the original spot at Carmine St. The lower Manhattan and E 14th st location is flop city. And overly greasy. The OG location is crisper for sure.
Joe's 29 minute is a promise man...
I remember going to the Carmine St location once back in the day (90s.) It was good, but I always preferred the pizzerias in my neighborhood than the ones in the city. Being a broke HS student, I usuall went to Gray's Papaya on 6th and W 8th. $1.85 for two dogs and a juice!
This is amazing... I'm gonna make it a mission to come back to new york soon :)
It's funny how pizza differs in NYC, slice shops are just that..but the "better" pizza is when you buy whole pies, I just had Rubirosa while I was in NYC and it was better than any slice shop pizza.
Here is a tip fromk a former pizza baker.If you put a fresh baked pie in a boox ir slices go in as bag, they go soggy.
Average NYC pizza is three dollars. They added one dollars for the name.
30 minutes? Some people are idiots to wait for a lousy pizza😅
Joe's pizza is a tourist trap, if it's not then people really do hype up new york slice too much then. One opened in Miami and after trying it, I now definitely know nyc pizza is just pizza lol. I saw a video of a Joe's in NYC with a long line out the door and I was thinking no way is it worth that wait at all. Especially in NYC where many "best" pizzas exist
I'm surprised you have not tried Di Fara yet. I have not been there since Dominic (the original owner) died, but his kids run it now and IMO it is the best pizza I ever had. Make sure you go to the original in Brooklyn, the pizza at the Seaport location is kinda mid.
Grand Street Pizza is my go to for a plain pie.
I think Joe's is fine. It's an above average NY slice. That being said, although I'm not a pepperoni guy, I think their pepperoni slice is the best in NYC.
That's the hardest part of any restaurant is being consistent
I didn't watch the video 'cos that's not the right Joe's. The right Joe's is on Carmine St.
Joe's is decent, very touristy, but definitely not the best. My personal favorite pizzeria in Manhattan is ironically called Best Pizza on 1st Ave in between 56th and 57th Street. I believe they used to be called Ultimate back in the day. Pizza is amazing!
It's on my NY list. Thanks for the review.
Ps. Looks like you are eating in front of Oculus. That’s 2 blocks from Joe’s. Nassau to Broadway. Broadway to Church. Super close.
As a regular here, it is definitely overpriced, I have never seen a cheese slice for $4 before
I find most Manhattan slices to be bland, they tend to be crispy, big, and look good but taste bland 💙🙏🏻💙
Walked by there last night. Line down the block.
The franchise Joe's Pizza looks terrible. Like it hasn't been heated and very dry. But the OG Joe's Pizza on Bleeker looks the same as I remember. Thnx.
How can anyone stand dealing with those crowds all the time! F that.
I’m curious, what does UA stand for.
I think it stands for Ulysses Adams
I'm going to take a guess that it sounds like what his real name sounds like. Maybe Youwei or something.
What’s with the mole?
How much does one slide cost?
How long was it in the box?
by the time you actually took a bite at the local location, that thing must have been stone cold.
Nice review, but I always stick to sicilian slice. You can taste all components of the pizza as there is double the amount in each slice
Did he mention the cost of a slice?
They just opened a joes pizza in Harvard Square
For me, the best pizzas in NYC are Lucali, L'Industrie, and John's of Bleecker, with more than honorable mentions going to Fini, Scarr's, Best and Paulie Gee's Slice Shop (all in Brooklyn). Still need to try Luigi's and DiFara's.
That’s a good point Cracker or too soft Pizza 🍕comes from careless cooks and dough bakers that aren’t paying attention 🤔 the head-cook has to do a Quality Assurance test at all these different locations 😮 that Very Important 🤔 and why is called a Flagship location it’s Pizza 🍕 not the GAP, you have to go to flagship location to get its top rated pizza is BS 😮 it should be the same quality at all locations 😐
I went there in 2022 and again in 2023 and had two different experiences..The second time around the pizza sauce was watered down heavily. 🤷🏻
I had other things to do but I really wanted to watch this