The Very Best Pizza in New York, According to People Who Live Here
New York City is home to a vast array of pizzerias, with around 2,000 options available. The article emphasizes that the best pizza is not necessarily found at the most famous spots but rather at local favorites that keep residents returning. It highlights the importance of enjoying pizza as a fast food experience without the need for long waits in line.
- ▪There are roughly 2,000 pizzerias across New York City.
- ▪The article focuses on local favorites rather than well-known tourist spots.
- ▪Pizza is described as a fast food meant to be enjoyed quickly.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:14 +0000 |
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DestinationsThe Very Best Pizza in New York, According to People Who Live HereFrom saucy grandma slices to grab-and-fold classics, the best pizza in New York City won't make you fight for it.By Megan SpurrellMay 18, 2026Heather WillenskySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThere are so many lists that promise to reveal the best pizza spots in New York City. But as someone who lives here, I usually roll my eyes at these roundups, wondering why anyone would continue to suggest a place that requires hours of waiting in line on the sidewalk. This is the pizza capital of the world, darling! There are roughly 2,000 pizzerias across the five boroughs.
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