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    Famous Joe's

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Joe's Spaghetti
    John W.

    I love this place! Have been here several times, usually order pizza by the slice and/or garlic knots. Both great options. Today I tried the spaghetti and really enjoyed it. I always get treated well here. Prob my favorite local lunch spot!

    Best NY pizza place in North Texas
    Doug P.

    I love pizza. I love all kinds of pizza. I love going to New York and having their pizza. I now love going to Famous Joe's in Carrollton to get New York Pizza, pasta, stambolli or you name it from a real life New Yorker. How do I know he is from NY? Go there and you will see for yourself. He is no nonsense kind of guy who makes unbelievably great food. The many varieties of pizza by the slice, the traditional stromboli, calzones and pasta's are just like you get in New York from real New York italians. Not to mention the attitude. That makes you feel like you back on the Manhattan streets during lunch rush. order, pay, sit down and wait. If you want true New York itialian food, go give Joe some time and he won't let you down. They do full pizza's as well if you need to feed a group. Love this place and I make time to go there when I on this side of town. It's right off Valley view and the GBT behind the QT and Jack in the Box.

    Incorrect hours

    This place is barely open. The door says they close at 7pm, The reality is they apparently close at 5pm. Which I was told when I complained since I had come twice to find the establishment closed. According to the extremely unapologetic woman at the counter the owner just hasn't taken time to change the outdoor signage. Then she mentioned something about covid which I'm pretty sure was like 2 years ago now. Get your sh*t together people! Your customers time is valuable don't waste it by posting incorrect hours. They're lucky this place isn't actually in NY or someone would have thrown a brick through their window for pulling crap like that. THIS IS A LUNCH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT. Such a waste as its next to several developments with thousands of residents, has decent food and could actually be an awesome place. However, lazy owners that only want to work a few hours a day ruined what could have been a solid place. Maybe they'll sell and someone who wants to own and run a restaurant will buy it. Here's to hoping!!!

    two slices of pepperoni pizza on a paper plate
    Chance H.

    I love coming to this place. I eat here once a week and the pizza is always great. But today this is what I got served for a carry out order. They should've known this wasn't good when it was packed up. It was a to go order so they probably thought I wouldn't notice till I got far away. Just do better.

    Kurt V.

    I came here for lunch and man was I glad I did! The places that serve true New York style pizza are all becoming too few and far between in the Dallas area. This place does it and does it well! They have several lunch specials that are pretty reasonable. I got the lunch special that has two slices of one topping pizza and a drink. I ordered two slices of hamburger pizza. The slices were huge and I could barely eat both of them. But most of all they were delicious. A true New York style complete with a brick oven cooking that gives the nice flavor. I have not heard a famous Joe's before but I'm glad I stumbled upon them and I will definitely be back!

    This is the pizza and the Penne Arrabiata pasta!
    Mary P.

    Sooo, I visit here quite often, the man Rick, that left such a rude, unnecessary comment, is upset and trying to make this restaurant look bad... but let me tell you, its not. Sorry Rick, but Joe's a really cool guy, I think you should go during open hours and give them one more chance. It'll change your life! My coworkers and I drive for 20 mins during our lunch time to get here, because the food is amazing and the staff is great! They're hard working, Joe is shouting out orders in his New Yorker accent (we love this, Joe!), they make the pizza right before your eyes and that place is always packed. Every time I walk in, I feel like I've traveled to a NewYork pizzeria and that's freaking awesome! This is MY, little New York. In my opinion, Famous Joe's have the best cheese pizza, the pizza crust is my fav part... lol don't tell the crust haters. They also make this AMAZING pasta, the Arrabbiata Pasta, it's perfect, creamy and a little spicy... holy smokes, it's the best! Also, they have a never ending menu and so many more options. With that said, Thank you Joe, and your entire family/staff for the delicious food you make and for the good service! We, real Famous Joe's customers, appreciate you!

    Renee C.

    I noticed a lot of the reviewers here are complaining about the customer service here. I've been to this place several times during the lunch rush, and my priority is focused on speed and food quality, rather than service, er, "friendliness". I can't complain too much because they do a pretty good job. The owners here are from New York, I assume. The big guy everyone is talking about has that New Yorker accent, so it's no surprise. And yes, we're all used to that "Southern hospitality", but the owners here are from New York. The guy gets straight to the point without the useless chit chat. On my very first visit, I was thrown off guard when he's just straight up asked loudly, "What you want?" I thought it was funny because it's not what I was expecting, but he does his job at least. That's all I care about. I never witnessed the guy blowing and sweating over the pizza, as what everyone is saying. If he is, that's probably what makes the food taste so good! That is kind of gross though...Pizza slices are ginormous. I can get filled up with just one slice. I ordered 2 veggie slices and a drink for lunch today. I couldn't get to the second slice, so it's being eaten right now for dinner. I paid roughly $8 for my meal, which is not bad. I think their website needs to be updated because I thought I was getting the $6 special (that is, the 2 slices and a drink). Damn you, inflation!

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    Spfhatti w/ meat sauce never disappoints my appetizer is their slice of pepperoni pizza yum! pics coming soon

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    Honestly this is the best pizza I've had or found in my 10 years in DFW... and I'm a pizza snob. Go - you won't regret it.

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    Great New York pizza slices made fresh and full of toppings and cheese, you can even see fresh basil in the sauce.

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