John's Pizzeria

The NYC Pizzeria has been a long declining institution, but John's seems to be doing all the right things. An excellent regular and Sicilian slice, fair prices, and an atmosphere straight out of the 1980's. Most modern pizza shops have become sterile in their makeovers, which are mostly an afterthought. John's keeps it old school with formica, wall paper, period correct seating, bar stools, and the quintessential red tile flooring. You don't just come here for the pizza, you come here for an experience. Put your phone away and just soak in the nostalgia as you enjoy a slice at John's. As a lifelong New Yorker since 1980, I approve this message.

Cute place. It’s been there since 1976 although my understanding is they were originally a few blocks away from 65-76. Pizza was good. My issue with the place is the daughter’s attitude is gruff and not friendly. When taking my order I’m at the far right of the counter and she walks all the way to the left and grabs a paper and pen. I’m Still on the right because that’s where I began communicating my order. She seems annoyed that I didn’t move over to where she moved. I didn’t appreciate the attitude. Also, there were so many toppings unavailable (No onions, no garlic, no meatballs) & no rolls which was a disappointment. And what I did order I didn’t get. Sausage and peppers and no peppers were on my pie. Lastly, she barked about taking a picture and said I need to ask before ta

The ordering process was slightly awkward in that the toppings we wanted were partly unavailable, but which ones were unavailable were unknown until we asked for it (so we had to kind of go down the list of toppings one by one). Otherwise, the pizza was reasonably good, the staff is friendly, and the dining area is nicely kept and cute/charming.

How the heck did this place survive for 65 years but they shut down Ginos pizzeria off broadway/Queens blvd? By far the worst pizzeria in all of NY. Bland pizza tastes worse than supermarket ellios frozen pizza. Heck those $1 slices in the city taste better. If you know anything about pizza and are a pizza enthusiast, you will be severely disappointed, save yourself the trip! Although I love the antic look inside.

Classic thin crust pizza, delicious sauce. I'm glad I discovered this place because this simple tasty style of pizza is hard to find. Topping choices are limited, so I only come here when I missing this classic style.