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    Bala's Pizza

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Natalie K.

    Came in here for a slice with my dad while waiting for my dog and wow this is my new favorite pizza place. Homemade and traditional NY style pizza. I'll be back!

    Bomber knots
    Dawnie B.

    Service was superb. Very helpful and friendly, even remembered my name. Got a pizza and bomber cheese knots. Pizza was nice and hot. The knots were soooo good and they have different flavors. Can't wait to try them!

    Monica C.

    Watch out list! Best slice of cheese pizza ever. I am really impressed. Place is like hiding across Fox cafe. Attention is friendly and professional. I declared this cheese slice pizza my top one.

    Francis S.

    We visited Bala's Pizza for a Yelp event and scored 2 free slices and a drink--a great way to try this NY-style pizzeria. Walking in, you immediately get hit with that classic pizzeria vibe: boxes stacked up, the smell of sauce and cheese in the air, and that familiar hustle-and-bustle feel. We tried the Grandma's Pizza and the Chicken Bacon Ranch, both recommended by the super sweet girl at the front. They looked a little dry sitting out behind the display box, but once heated up in the oven (NY tradition style), they came out hot, crisp, and melty--exactly how NY pizza should be. The bottom was nice and crunchy, and the cheese melted beautifully on top. The sauce had great flavor, though all the slices leaned on the dry side. The Grandma's pizza had a fluffy interior with a crunchy base, topped with savory sauce, cheese, and basil. Really well-balanced and satisfying. The Chicken Bacon Ranch was especially flavorful--rich, creamy, salty, and satisfying--but again, just needed a bit more moisture. We ended up grabbing a cheese slice and another drink because it all smelled so good, and honestly, cheese is the best test of a pizza place. No frills, just dough, sauce, and cheese--Bala's passed with solid flavor. The place is clean, with NYC-style frescoes on the wall and bold black and red tie-dye tiles on the floor, giving it that authentic bodega feel. Overall, very tasty, friendly service, and a fun, nostalgic vibe. Just wish the pizza was a little less dry--but still a solid spot for a NY slice fix.

    2 slice pizza special
    George S.

    Food and service excellent. Reminds me of a Brooklyn pizza shop. The pictures on the wall fit perfect for the restaurant

    Sicilian and regular cheese.....NY style!
    Chris D.

    Always great pizza and Italian food. Fast service, good prices and good tasting with a good menu.

    All meat pizza
    Erica O.

    Pizza is delicious, it was my first time here. I got the all meat pizza. Sliced are large, not too greasy and crust tastes similar to pizza i had in Italy. Seating area is small, but reminds me of old school pizza joints. Definitely an experience you have to try.

    We've been going to Balas since it opened. It used to be top tier. Once they opened their second location, everything has gone downhill. Every time we order, we are just met with more disappointment than the previous visit. The sauce is either too much or too little, it's changed so much it tastes like generic pizza sauce, if that's what you want to call it. We used to boast about how great it was, ratio of sauce to cheese was perfect, now we have to ask for extra cheese just to cover the pizza, otherwise you're just eating sad bread and dipping sauce. Their process for online orders isn't much better. Most of the time, by the time we are notified that the pizza is ready, it's been out for several minutes and is cold by the time it gets home. Tonight's visit was the last straw. We asked for extra cheese like we always do. But when we went to pick it up, the cheese was still so raw that it was white. The staff asked if it was okay, and we said no, it needs to go back in the oven. They put it in for a few minutes, took it back out and ask again. My husband just took it at that point, almost 45 minutes later. It was great for my toddler who prefers cold, undercooked pizza. For us, we had to take the pizza we paid for and put it back into the over for another 10 minutes for it to be cooked. I've worked in the food industry, I get that you get slammed quickly. But to present a customer with a pizza that still has raw cheese and is clearly unevenly baked is just unacceptable. They truly got too big for their britches and are cutting every every corner they can. The staff are not trained properly and do not know how to handle a rush. I also highly recommend that you DON'T get their tiramisu, unless you like biting into partially frozen dessert with minimal flavor. I can't say we will return after over a year of sun-par pizza. Save your money and just pick up a pizza at walmart, it's about the same quality for half the cost.

    Meatball Parmigiana pizza
    Christa S.

    I had seen other good Yelp reviews for Bala's Pizza and it was on the way home from an afternoon out with my parents, so we decided to pickup dinner here. I ordered online (there was a small convenience charge that wasn't disclosed, so I don't know if calling is better) and received a text confirmation that our order was received. We arrived probably about 10 or so minutes after the text I received that the order was ready. The space is intimate and focused on the pizza itself, not the seating area. And focus on the pizza they do. The product was very, very good. The pizza was great both initially and as leftovers (always the sign of a solid pie in my book). The staff were friendly and seemed to have a solid system going pushing out pies efficiently with strong taste on a busy Friday night. Grazie!

    Laura G.

    Bala's pizza was so good! We don't live that close to it, but we drove down for a Yelp event and will certainly make the drive back soon. We were able to try a few different slices during our visit, and while the bbq chicken was pretty spicy, it was still yummy. Yet the meat lover was my favorite. The huge slices were packed with flavor, the staff were really welcoming, and the artwork inside was a perfect touch. Thanks for a great visit!

    Andre G.

    We had a great visit to Bala's pizza. Our visit was inspired by a Yelp event, which was a great way to get us down to a new part of town. The shopping center appears to be pretty new and everything is really nice inside and out. I love cheese pizza, and they did a terrific job with their thin and massive slice. My wife and I shared some of the other options, and the pepperoni was another win, especially with parmesan cheese added to it. While we don't live super close by, we will be making a trip back soon for sure!

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    My second favorite pizza joint in Jax! Super clean restaurant, staff is always welcoming and the pizza... never misses

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    Super convenient location to our house so we come often. Pretty big pies and super good! Usually pretty quick to get orders out too.

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    7 months ago

    Awesome pizza, best I've had ever! Ingredients are noticeably better than most. Definitely NY style, thin crispy and you gotta fold it.

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