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    Brooklyn Square

    4.2 (92 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Sandwiches, Delis
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    BROOKLYN SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Pizzas available for a slice! Missing some veggie.
    Belen M.

    Brooklyn Squares has a monopoly on edible square pizza in Downey. Tried the Spicy Pepperoni Honey Deniro square and it was surprisingly good. When I say surprisingly, I don't mean to intend I figured it'd be bad, just the spice was surprising. If you're like me, millions of places serve things under the label of spicy and in reality, they consider a dash of pepper spicy so you're left with the unfulfilled itch of wanting to ingest something with some actual heat. Glad to announce, the spicy here was actually spicy. Flavorful sauce, good amount of cheese, topped with pepperoni, ricotta and a drizzle of honey, which I'm not a huge fan of this trend, but it ain't bad. It's not enough to ruin everything that's under the drizzle. Especially the crust - it's super yummy! Also tried a regular thin crust slice of the meat lovers pizza - good, greasy, salty, cheesy. Would probably not order again as one square slice was enough food to satisfy my big back. I did notice a lack of vegetarian slices readily available during my visit. Saw a picture of a spinach ricotta slice but they didn't have any during my visit. Wish they also offered a white pie - typically white sauce, cheese and ricotta. Thin slice pizza place staple if you ask me but sadly missing from here. You got the ricotta and cheese! You guys can do it! Spinach ricotta description is more or less the white pie but... spinach on pizza... nah. Service was OK - nothing huge, asked a few questions, got some answers, paid and that's it. Cashier was cool. Saw us struggling with dirty hands and gave us some napkins. I will say the only thing that's really off putting about the place is how uncomfortable the inside is. Gets cramped - fast - nowhere to sit, just a bar lined up at the wall for standing and eating but if there's even one other group in there, you're squeezed in and it's kind of uncomfortable to eat massive slices of pizza that way. It seemed to be more of a grab and go, which was expected, but a pizza by the slice place also offers some expectation that I'll be able to eat a slice at the establishment and it just wasn't really built for that. Bar isn't wide enough to even place your pizza box on it, hangs off. I don't recall if we were asked if we were dining in or taking to go, so maybe that was our fault! Had we said, dining in, maybe would've gotten our individual slices on our own plates but it didn't feel like that was an option - I'll ask next time and confirm! Price is honestly pretty reasonable - for 3 people, I paid $32. Got 3 squares, and 2 thin slices so almost a full pizza. Priced at around $10/person is great and appreciated - times are tough. Location is OK, small plaza so good amount of parking, but also pretty busy, just need to be aware of your surroundings a bit. Overall, was a good enough experience to want to come back! May I request a version of the white pie... but on the square pizza? Just a suggestion... for me 'cause I matter for some reason... please? Anyway, thanks for having us!

    Donisha B.

    Brooklyn has been a place I've wanted to try for a while. I decided to go for lunch ; I wasn't aware it was a pick up and go type of place there is no seating. The restaurant is really nice especially being New York inspo and culture to Cali. The prices are really good as well my boyfriend and I got about 4 slices for a decent price. The pizza themselves there's a good amount of options. And the flavor is really good. I think because of so many option that you can receive as slices is good in a sense but it has its cons. They pizza were sitting out for a bit but they heat it up for you . I think that's were things got tricky cause silicon type square pizza is hard to warm up ; cause my pizza wasn't hot put it tasted really good. I also had a buffalo chicken pizza which I thought tasted really good but before I finish the pizza I notice the like grease film on the buffalo sauce likes it's been sitting for a while and unfortunately I didn't want to finish it. But I believe if you order a whole pizza fresh it'd would be top tier cause the flavor is there.

    18" spinach ricotta pizza
    Janet M.

    Found this place on Instagram and it's a terrific addition to the Downey food scene! Pizza and antipasto salad were great and the place is busy and very cute inside. Unfortunately, aside from a very narrow counter, there's nowhere to eat on premises. I hope they might consider adding a few small café tables on the sidewalk out front! Easy parking is a plus, and someone honked at me so that added a true New York vibe!

    Vivianna G.

    So glad I found this place! I didn't expect inside to be so small, no seating inside or out. It's a take to go type of place. The staff was very friendly and had patience with us as it was our first time. Pizza that we wanted was already ready in their display. Pizza was warm and tasted fresh. Great flavor and you can tell they use good ingredients. Will definitely be back!

    Garlic Knots
    Breana D.

    For context I'm not a big fan of New York style pizza so I ordered different menu items because I still wanted to give this place a try. I ordered a Classic Reuben (hot), they also have the option to get a New York style Reuben which has coleslaw inside rather than sauerkraut. To me it was pretty average, personally it didn't have any wow factor but brownie points for them not being shy with the pastrami. You do get a decent size sandwich for $14 but it was a difficult to eat and quite messy. The garlic knots were good. The mozzarella balls are good. The chicken parm I personally didn't try it myself but I was told that the chicken tasted rubbery. I took a picture for reference.

    Menuuuuuu
    Mayra F.

    Wait wow! Good pizza on this side of town finally!!!!!! As soon as I walked in I could tell this was gonna hit. But when I got my order and took my first bite...the crunch!!!! And the taste. Omg. I got the spicy pepperoni square which wasn't that spicy but it was delicious! I also got the pepperoni ricotta Deniro something like that. It was so good! They both had hot honey I believe but it wasn't overly sweet. This is a solid pizza place. There aren't any seats but they do have a little stand up table, but it might be too tight to eat there as they get busy and the line is in the way. I can't wait to go back and try more. The price is super fair as well. Try it!

    NYNY Grandma Pizza Square Pie
    Vee R.

    OMG Delish!!! Got me a Grandma Slice with a knot. and ready in 4 min or less. Did I mention less than $8.. Peeps, U gotta try!!

    Andrew L.

    Insanely fire pizza! Have gone multiple times and everytime has never been a disappointment. Highly recommend

    Crystal G.

    After a graduation ceremony and a whole lot of waiting around, we were starving and trying to figure out where to eat. I remembered seeing a TikTok about a pizza spot in Downey called Brooklyn Square, so we decided to give it a try. First thing to know -- this is definitely more of a grab-a-slice-and-go type of place. There's basically no seating, so don't expect a sit-down restaurant experience. You pretty much order, stand around for a bit, and take your food home or eat at the little bar area.That being said, the pizza was delicious. The black-and-white decor is giving cool and while we were there, people kept walking in nonstop, so it's clearly a popular spot. I ordered the grandma's slice with ricotta honey loaded sauce from a deep dish square, seriously good. They also have garlic, cheese, chili flakes, and extras at the bar so you can load your pizza up exactly how you like it.Convenience-wise, it's not the easiest place if you're looking to relax and dine in, but the food definitely makes up for it. Five stars from me -- worth the stop if you're craving good pizza in Downey.

    Pizza slice a little too soft soggy in some sections  $4.75 a slice
    Melissa C.

    Hmmm so it's not the best pizza I've had in Downey, and the pasta was a little bland. Large portion pasta is a plus. Chicken in the pasta was good. My slice was a little soggy in some sections for some odd reason.

    Clean
    Brenda R.

    Tucked inside an unassuming strip mall is this "oh my wow" pizza joint!! Its whole or by the slice so we got 2 deep dish and 2 thin. Truly the best pizza we have had in YEARS!!! Lucky its in my neighborhood!! Restaurant is super clean, adorably adorned and service was fast. I was in and out in a few minutes!! Best pizza ever!

    Annie R.

    Went here to try their New York style pizza after reading about it and was happy I did it. It's only a takeout and not a very big space, we ordered a large pepperoni. I was able to fold it in half just like a New York style thin crust. I was happy with the taste of the sauce, the texture of the crust; all of it was enjoyable. BTW it was $26. I was so hungry. I didn't remember to take any photos until we were wrapping up the leftovers.

    Pepperoni square (with hot honey), plain slice, black/white cookie.
    Stevenson S.

    I constantly look for good pizzerias or slice shops around the 562 area, as they are few and far between. I found out about this place perusing Yelp. Last night, I decided to give it a try. With a name like "Brooklyn Square", you best believe my expectations are high. I go to NYC twice a year and have had the best of the best there. I don't necessarily expect it to stack up against the best there, but if it does a decent enough job, I'll be satisfied. I ended up ordering a plain slice (cheese), as that's the standard, and a pepperoni Square (I had to get a Square, right?). What I liked about this pizzeria is that it uses Grande mozzarella. That's the cream of crop when it comes to mozz. Already, they're on the right path. I also really liked the decor of this pizza shop. It gives off NYC vibes and I love that. It's in an unassuming area, right next to a Chinese take-out spot. If that doesn't remind me of Brooklyn and NYC, I'm not sure what does. The pepperoni square was decent. The part I enjoyed the most was the sauce. It was thick and a little sweet. What I wasn't a huge fan of was their hot honey baked into the pizza. It was overpowering and didn't let the other ingredients shine as much. When I ordered this slice, I didn't realize it had hot honey in it. I, personally, think hot honey is overrated on pizza. I wish they had a savory version of this slice. I would've enjoyed that one much better. This slice reminded me of a place in NYC called "Village Square Pizza", and that's a compliment. I also enjoyed the cheese slice. The basil baked into the cheese was a good addition. I prefer a thinner foundation but that's just preference. My one critique of the cheese slice was how thin and small the actual crust (edge of the pizza) was. It was almost hidden. I enjoy eating the crust as it's the part of the pizza that really shows off how good your dough is. Unfortunately, it just tasted like hard bread. If Brooklyn Square really wants to take their pizza to the next level, they should consider making a thicker, more airy crust with a pillowy interior. Aside from that, I'm glad I went here and gave it a try. I'll be going back again to give it another try soon. The garlic knots had my name written all over them. Lastly, cheers for having the black and white cookie!!

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    Consistency consistency consistency. I love this place and usually come to get a breakfast burrito…read moreat least once per drill. (Next to Army national guard base in Los Alamitos). I have tried the add sausage, or the extra bacon, but the truth is, the best one is the OG. They put bacon and chorizo and it's fantastic every single time. Would definitely recommend. Sometimes they are hard to reach by phone because of how busy they are but I was in and out in about 5 minutes after ordering. Also very reasonably priced, just over a 10 spot for a very filling burrito Oh and the salsa! Please do not forget the salsa!! (Consistency!!)

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    Tony's Italian Delicatessen

    Tony's Italian Delicatessen

    4.5
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    Good and not expensive goods. Good service. Clean, quiet and…read morenice ambiance. Will return, liked this Deli.

    Good food and the workers are chill. Owner is great too…read more My experience today: I was the second person in when 4 people walked in at approximately 11:33 am. I work a couple minutes away so the drive there is quick which is perfect for my 30 minute lunch break. I tend to either order my food ahead of time so it can be ready and I just pick it up and go or I drive somewhere where I know it's quick and easy because they're not busy or because they have specials ready to pick up. Anyways, After we (the 4 people) walked in ....no one else came in, so it wasn't crazy with a line. I usually come in and get the 2 slice special. Wait is usually nonexistent since the slices are literally ready to put in a box. I was helped by another guy today (black beard, black shirt ) and felt there was no urgency from him during the " lunch hour". The pace was the same if there were 100 people or 1 of us. He took my order I sat down, he helped someone else then someone else then he shuffled some papers and got distracted by a little girl yelling across the street while waiting at the bus stop, then he headed to the back to do whatever and then came back out and answered the phone which is when I walked up and asked for a refund. I waited for a min and he noticed me then started getting the box ready for my slices and I told him to just give me a refund. He asked another guy to come over and he returned my funds back to my card and I kept the receipt and he apologized. I attached the receipt to show the time when I finally walked out 11:43 am 10 minutes after my order for two slices ready to go only a step away from the cashier. I never even got the soda cup to sip on while I waited. I may or may not return. If I do return and I see the gentleman in the black shirt that helped me today I'll just walk out. Most likely I won't be returning off this ONE experience. Do I recommend the food ? Yes Is the staff nice and attentive? Yes, Most of them Make what you want with this review but this was my experience today. I would've put this at a 4/5 review based of my past experiences but today made me drop it to 3/5. Hope this restaurant does well. I know it's hard for businesses to exist with the current economy which would make you think people should be thankful for their jobs and their income. Put a smile on, talk to the people coming in and put a little pep to your step when the lunch hour starts. Best of luck Tony's Italian delicatessen

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