25. Roll & Go $1 Pizza
Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Foursquare rating: 7.8
This unassuming spot serves as a pizza haven for late-night travelers emerging from the A/C train in Bed-Stuy after (or during) a night out. Step in for slices of classic cheese, pepperoni, or a sausage and pepperoni combo — at $1 a pop, who cares about the lack of variety?
24. Lunetta Pizza
Location: Gramercy
Foursquare rating: 8.1
Stop by Lunetta Pizza after a night on the town for thin crust, melted cheese, and a variety of classic toppings, including pepperoni, mushrooms, and barbecue chicken. The service isn't perfect, but it does the trick at 1 a.m.
23. Garlic New York Pizza Bar
Location: Murray Hill
Foursquare rating: 8.8
Garlic New York Pizza Bar boasts two standout menu options: the Grandma slice and the buffalo chicken pie.
"Order a 10-inch buffalo chicken pizza — it is HUGE!" Foursquare user Faaiz Oosman says. "It's so filling and rich, each slice is enough for one person. It's the real deal!"
22. Two Boots West Village
Location: West Village
Foursquare rating: 7.9
The quality of Two Boots' pizza is rivaled only by the cleverness of each pie's name. With themes like "The CBGB," topped with chicken, broccoli, and garlic, or the "Earth Mother," loaded with mushrooms and bell peppers, this West Village joint is worth a visit as much for the atmosphere as for the food.
21. Rocky's Pizzeria
Location: Kips Bay
Foursquare rating: 8.1
When it comes to toppings, Rocky's Pizzeria thinks outside the box, delivering concoctions such as ravioli on pizza, penne alla vodka on pizza, and a full Caesar salad on pizza — a veritable drunk person's dream. Perhaps it's not recommended for the diet-conscious, but it's a win for anyone in the market for some late-night carbs.
20. Nonna's L.E.S. Pizzeria
Location: Lower East Side
Foursquare rating: 8.2
Nonna's L.E.S. Pizzeria puts care into each "magic square" slice, topping its pies with homemade mozzarella and slow-cooked sauce. The joint brings the taste of Italy to the Lower East Side with imported olive oil and prosciutto as well.
19. J's Pizza
Location: Chelsea
Foursquare rating: 7.1
Head to J's Pizza for quality, New York-style slices, complete with extra-thin crust and a generous load of toppings. The no-frills spot tops its pies with fresh ingredients like basil, tomatoes, and grilled chicken, and you can't go wrong with a slice of the eggplant parm pie.
18. La Mia Pizza
Location: Upper East Side
Foursquare rating: 7.7
From barbecue to Hawaiian to buffalo chicken, La Mia Pizza gives patrons plenty of options for a late-night pizza snack. Tomato lovers will gobble up the Margherita mushroom slice, laden with juicy mushrooms and mounds of blistered tomato.
17. Little Italy Pizza
Location: Koreatown
Foursquare rating: 7.3
Bite into a slice of Little Italy Pizza's mozzarella pie, and you'll be transported straight to Naples.
"I love NYC pizza, and this place is pretty amazing," Foursquare user Kris Peterson said. "It was highly recommended by the hotel staff and I understand why — crunchy crust, big slices, and fresh ingredients. Delicious!"
16. Ganni's Pizzeria
Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Foursquare rating: 7.7
Customers who stop by Ganni's Pizzeria after dark still get the benefit of a variety of pies, including vegan and vegetarian options. Foursquare users rave about the bacon and pepperoni varieties, as well as the garlic knots.
15. Rosario's Pizza
Location: Lower East Side
Foursquare rating: 7.8
Known for its late-night crowd, Rosario's Pizza churns out pies until 3 a.m., attracting patrons as they stumble home from the Lower East Side's plethora of bars. The classic cheese doesn't disappoint, and the cheeseburger and caprese varieties are must-trys.
14. Barboncino
Location: Crown Heights
Foursquare rating: 9.4
Tied as the highest-rated spot on the list, Crown Heights' Barboncino serves up gourmet Neapolitan pies late into the night, with impeccable service to match. Grab a few drinks at the bar there, or stop by on your way home for chewy crusts topped with everything from clams to cremini mushrooms to Neapolitan meatballs.
13. Ben's Pizzeria
Location: West Village
Foursquare rating: 7.2
A favorite of New York University students, Ben's Pizzeria gives customers the authentic New York pizza experience late into the night. Do yourself a favor and get the Grandma slice, a square piece complete with a crispy crust and hefty portion of sauce.
Bonus: Ben's also makes an appearance in the opening credits of FX's Louie.
12. Vinny Vincenz
Location: East Village
Foursquare rating: 7.0
Nothing caps off a night out as well as dollar pizza, and Vinny Vincenz never fails to deliver. The East Village spot's huge slices feature a light crust brimming with slow-simmered sauce and freshly melted cheese. Feeling bold? Splurge on a $2 slice of pepperoni — you won't be disappointed.
11. Roma Pizza
Location: Upper East Side
Foursquare rating: 8.4
If you find yourself on the Upper East Side past midnight, stop by Roma Pizza for a slice of the buffalo chicken and a handful of garlic knots.
"You’ll find huge pizza slices that are ooey-gooey, salty, and saucy, and are served into the wee hours of the night," The Concoran Group shared on Foursquare. "Customer service is definitely lacking, but what did you expect?"
10. Williamsburg Pizza
Location: Lower East Side
Foursquare rating: 8.4
A step up from bare bones late-night joints, Williamsburg Pizza features offbeat toppings like goat cheese, pear, kale, and truffle oil. But never fear — you won't be forced to eat kale if you're not into it: Classic cheese and pepperoni remain solid menu choices as well.
9. Rocky's Pizza Restaurant
Location: Chelsea
Foursquare rating: 7.1
Thin-crusted and loaded with sauce, Rocky's Pizza Restaurant offers a late-night respite to hungry bar-goers in search of a place open until 4 a.m. Stop by for varieties like pesto, chicken parm, and bacon ranch, and don't forget to include an order of garlic knots as well.
8. Bleecker Street Pizza
Location: West Village
Foursquare rating: 8.8
Bleecker Street Pizza brings authentic Tuscan-style pizza to New York through a family recipe the proprietor's grandmother, Nonna Maria, carried over from Italy herself. Order at least one slice of the signature recipe, but branch out with options such as buffalo chicken, mushroom, and white pie. You always need more than one slice after dark!
7. Prince Street Pizza
Location: Nolita
Foursquare rating: 9.4
Touted as "the best square pizza in NYC" by Foursquare users, Prince Street Pizza's Sicilian-style pie charms customers with a thick crust that's crunchy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. The pepperoni slice is a must-try, loaded with mini, greasy pepperonis that are always perfectly cooked to a crisp.
6. Vinnie's Pizzeria
Location: Williamsburg
Foursquare rating: 9.0
Vegans, too, love a good late-night slice of pie, and Vinnie's is praised as the place to get it.
"Where vegans can eat a slice like normal human beings!" Foursquare user Melissa Weiss says. "Crust is perfectly thin and crispy. If you're not into their ambitious vegan topping options, there is usually a classic vegan cheese available."
5. Archie's
Location: Bushwick
Foursquare rating: 9.1
An unpretentious, blink-and-you-might-miss-it spot in Bushwick, Archie's surprises customers with pies that are fresh, non-greasy, and topped with everything from pineapple to anchovies to smoked bacon. It's a break from traditional New York-style pizza with a thick, chewy crust, but even locals relish the change.
4. Anna Maria Pizza & Pasta
Location: Williamsburg
Foursquare rating: 7.8
Cheap and popular with the post-bar crowd, Anna Maria Pizza & Pasta dishes out huge, greasy slices of cheese pizza for under $3. Cough up a few more bills and you can score ramped-up varieties like chicken Caesar, spicy chicken avocado, and bleu cheese barbecue chicken.
3. Ray's Pizza
Location: East Village
Foursquare rating: 6.4
Though Foursquare users agree that Ray's Pizza isn't the crème de la crème of New York 'za, it does the trick at 3 a.m. with toppings such as bacon, mushroom, and pineapple. It's open 24 hours, so you're guaranteed a slice no matter how late you're out partying on St. Mark's Place.
2. Joe's Pizza
Location: Gramercy
Foursquare rating: 9.1
With multiple locations around the city, Joe's Pizza stands as a New York institution.
"Great cheese slice," Foursquare user Paddy said. "More expensive than a lot of other places in the city, but the base/crust is perfect, the cheese to sauce ratio faultless, and the sauce is zesty and tangy."
1. Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Bar
Location: Chelsea
Foursquare rating: 8.5
Known for its enormous slices, Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Bar serves up its signature artichoke pizza until 4 a.m. on weekends. The creamy pie comes slathered in a smooth white sauce, artichoke hearts, and globs of mozzarella cheese. Even when it feels like too much, you'll definitely find room to finish that heavenly slice.
