Pop’s Pizza of East Village: A Modern Classic for Authentic NYC Slices

Pop’s Pizza of East Village Introduce

For any New Yorker, finding a new favorite slice shop is a rite of passage. Pop’s Pizza of East Village, a relative newcomer to the neighborhood, has already established itself as a contender for the city's best. Located in the heart of the East Village, this pizza joint is more than just a place to grab a quick bite; it's a testament to the art and craft of pizza making. From the moment you walk in, the aroma of "homemade red sauce, oregano, extra virgin olive oil" hits you like a "warm embrace," signaling that you're in for a truly authentic and high-quality experience. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a focus on fresh, delicious food that is both inventive and classic.

What truly sets Pop’s Pizza apart is its commitment to quality ingredients and creative flair. As one highly impressed customer noted, their "slice selection is both creative and balanced, with something for every mood." From the "perfect crunch" of the crust to the complex "caramelized flavor" of the sauce, every element is meticulously crafted. The owner, Sal, is described as a true "artisan," and the staff shows a level of "pride and precision" that is rare in a new slice shop. This dedication to the craft results in a product that is not only delicious but also a "full sensory experience." Pop’s has all the makings of a classic, quickly becoming a go-to spot for those who appreciate great pizza that is both accessible and exceptional.

Pop’s Pizza of East Village is located at 223 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009. This address places it in a lively and well-known part of the East Village, just a short walk from Tompkins Square Park. Avenue B is a destination in itself, with a unique mix of local shops, bars, and restaurants. The location is easily accessible by public transportation, with the L train at 1st Avenue and 14th Street being the closest major subway stop. Additionally, several bus routes service the area, making it a convenient destination for anyone in the city.

The restaurant also provides excellent accessibility features. The entrance, parking lot, and seating are all wheelchair accessible, demonstrating a commitment to serving all members of the community. Public parking is available in the form of free street parking, which, while it can be competitive, is a great option for those who are driving to the location.

Pop’s Pizza offers a variety of service options to cater to the needs of its diverse clientele, ensuring that you can enjoy their delicious pizza in the way that best suits you.

Curbside pickup & no-contact delivery: For those who prefer a convenient and contact-free way to get their food.
Delivery: A reliable way to get your favorite slices and pies delivered right to your door.
Takeout: Perfect for grabbing your order to enjoy at home or on the go.
Dine-in: The restaurant offers seating and counter service, providing a casual and comfortable atmosphere to enjoy your meal.
Accepts Reservations: For those planning a visit with a group, Pop's Pizza accepts reservations, which is a nice feature for a slice shop.

What makes Pop’s Pizza a standout in New York's competitive pizza scene are the features and highlights that set it apart.

Creative and Balanced Slice Selection: The menu features a mix of classic and innovative slices. Favorites include the "Spicy Veg" with balsamic glaze, the "Piccante" with hot honey, and the "Burrata" square slice, which is a crowd favorite.
High-Quality Ingredients: The use of "imported ingredients," "homemade red sauce," and "extra virgin olive oil" ensures a high-quality product that you can taste in every bite.
Authentic New York Flavor: The pizza embodies a classic New York style with a unique twist. One reviewer loved the "caramelized flavor" of the plain slice, which adds a new and enjoyable dimension to a classic.
Late-Night Food: As a quintessential New York spot, Pop’s Pizza offers late-night food, catering to the city's round-the-clock schedule.
Generous Portions and Fair Pricing: Customers appreciate that the portions are "generous" with "zero compromise on... high quality." The prices are "more than fair," making it an excellent value for the quality you receive.
Welcoming and Inclusive Environment: The restaurant is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly, creating a space where everyone feels welcome. It's a "good for kids" spot with a casual atmosphere.
Dog-Friendly: The restaurant allows dogs, both inside and outside, a great perk for pet owners in the neighborhood.

For more information or to place an order, you can contact Pop’s Pizza of East Village at the following:

Address: 223 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA
Phone: (917) 439-6404

Choosing Pop’s Pizza of East Village is choosing to support an artisan and a local business that is passionate about its craft. While one reviewer noted a desire for a slightly crispier plain slice, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with the unique flavors and high-quality ingredients receiving immense praise. The burrata square slice is a must-try, described as an indulgent and perfectly balanced experience. The combination of classic New York pizza with creative, high-end ingredients at a fair price makes Pop’s a true standout. It's a place that delivers on the promise of an authentic and delicious meal every time, and as one reviewer's "next meal," it's clear that this is a place you'll return to again and again. For a pizza experience that feels both familiar and exciting, Pop’s Pizza is easily one of the best new slice shops in the city.

Pop’s Pizza of East Village Menu

Slices
Piccante Pepperoni Slice $4.99
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, house made pickled banana and cherry pepper relish, finished with ricotta, hot honey, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Spicy Veg Slice $4.99
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White slice with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, jalapeños, arugula, balsamic glaze, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Mushroom Slice $4.99
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White slice with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, finished with ricotta, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Regular Pepperoni Slice $4.25
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese, fresh basil.
Sicilian Pepperoni Slice $4.99
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese
Margherita Slice $4.75
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe) fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Nonna Gina Slice $4.25
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe) fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Marinara Slice $4.25
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe), basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil. or no parmigiano for a great vegan option.
Bianca Slice $4.75
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White slice with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, finished with ricotta, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Burrata Slice $6.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe), burrata, hot honey, basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Sicilian Slice $4.75
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Cheese Slice $4.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Upside Down Slice $5.19
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square slice with fresh mozzarella on the bottom and tomato sauce on top, fresh basil, freshly grated imported pecorino romano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.

Pies 18"
Regular Pepperoni Pie 18" $32.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese, fresh basil.
Sicilan Pepperoni Pie 18" $38.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese
Spicy Veg Pie 18" $35.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White pie with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, jalapeños, arugula, balsamic glaze, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Mushroom Pie 18" $35.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White pie with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, finished with ricotta, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Bianca Pie 18" $32.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White pie with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, finished with ricotta, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Burrata Pie 18" $36.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe), burrata, hot honey, basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Cheese Pie 18" $26.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Margherita Pie 18" $32.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe) fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Marinana Pie 18" $27.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe), basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil. or no parmigiano for a great vegan option.
Nonna Gina Pie 18" $30.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe) fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Piccante Pepperoni Pie 18" $35.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, house made pickled banana and cherry pepper relish, finished with ricotta, hot honey, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Sicilian Pie 18" $33.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Bianca Cherry Tomato & Onion Pie 18" $35.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, White pie with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, finished with fresh basil, freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Cheese & Mushroom Pie 18" $32.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, mushrooms, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Jalapeno Pie 18" $32.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tomato sauce, jalapeños, shredded mozzarella, finished with freshly grated imported parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.
Margherita Burrata Pie 18" $40.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Cooked marinara sauce (Nonna's recipe) fresh mozzarella, burrata, hot honey freshly grated imported Parmigiano cheese , fresh basil and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Upside Down Pie 18" $36.40
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, Square Pie with fresh mozzarella on the bottom and tomato sauce on top, fresh basil, freshly grated imported pecorino romano cheese and a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.

Soda
Water $2.00
Coke $2.75
Diet Coke $2.75
Coke Zero $2.75
Mexican Coke $4.00
Sprite $2.75
Fanta $2.75
Powerade Red $3.25
Blue Powerade $3.25
Topo Chico $4.00
Root Beer $2.75
Ginger Ale $2.75
Dr Pepper $2.75

Garlic Knots
Garlic Knots $4.00
72-hour fermented gut-friendly dough, tossed in fresh chopped garlic and oil finished with parsley and side of sauce

Pop’s Pizza of East Village Details

Service options
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible seating
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
Comfort food
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Small plates
Vegetarian options

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Restroom

Crowd
Family-friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids

Parking
Free street parking

Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside

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Pop’s Pizza of East Village Location

Pop’s Pizza of East Village

New York New York County New York Avenue B

223 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA

Pop’s Pizza of East Village Reviews

An average rating of ★5 from 332 user reviews.

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I’d been meaning to try Pop’s Pizza for weeks. I live just two avenues west, and from the moment I walked in, I knew it was worth the wait. The aroma hits you like a warm embrace—homemade red sauce, oregano, extra virgin olive oil—it’s intoxicating.Their slice selection is both creative and balanced, with something for every mood.Here are a few highlights:• Spicy Veg – cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic glaze, EVOO• Mushroom – fresh mushrooms, ricotta, caramelized onions, arugula, EVOO• Piccante – beef pepperoni, pepper relish, ricotta, hot honey• Burrata – marinara, burrata, basil, hot honey, EVOO, parmMy favorite? The burrata square slice. The crust has that perfect crunch—edge to edge—and the texture stays consistent to the last bite. The imported ingredients “pop”, from the creamy burrata to the hint of basil and honey, and the aromatics while you’re eating make it a full sensory experience. I would happily bathe in their tomato sauce.The portions are generous too, but there’s zero compromise on their high quality given the larger size. Pricing is more than fair considering the care and ingredients that go into each slice.The staff are dialed in, and Sal—the owner—is clearly an artisan. You can see the pride and precision on their faces as they prep every order. It’s rare to find that kind of focus at a newer slice shop.Pop’s has the makings of a classic. Easily my favorite new slice in the city—and probably my next meal.EDIT: it was my next meal lol.
August 01 · hunterburress
Pretty solid slice. I got the plain slice as a litmus test. I did hope that it would be more crispy, only got a crunch at the first bite at the tip. Flavor wise though, very very interesting because it has this caramelized flavor that I actually really enjoyed, I don’t think Ive had that in a pizza before. Awesome people working there giving great recs on what to get!
August 24 · Patrick Zajac
I had an extraordinary experience at Pops Pizza. The service was great, and the pizza was really perfect, with basil that gave it a special flavor. I will always come back for another good time. Thank you so much, even away from home, you can find a taste of home here!
July 09 · Louis Jean
nicest owner ever!! so friendly. pizza was beyond spectacular. prices extremely affordable as well! we WILL be going back very soon. great addition to the neighborhood!!
May 24 · Jake Wexler
Amazing pizza! This place opened a few months ago and am so thankful to have it as my neighbor slice joint (though I am now ordering whole pies for guests at our apartment and the response has been great)….the owner is clearly putting a lot of effort into the dough which is both tender and flavorful as well as using high quality to top it. It’s the best slice joint of its kind in the east village….
July 24 · Richard Baker