Helen's Pizza

3.2 (212 reviews)

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Victoria P.

So on my last visit, we had a little incident. Out of loyalty, I'm not gonna drop a star. Why? Because my family has been eating here since 1969 and this was only ONE incident out of 52 years. But, I am gonna say what happened to make you future patrons more aware to pay attention to the prices when they're ringing you up. Long story short, girl at the register tried to over charge me THEN argued with me about why she was over charging me by claiming: 1) The Menu was old (lie) 2) It was higher because of the tax (lie) 3) An extra credit card charge (lie) One of her Coworkers came over and helped her out on the register. He rang me up correctly. So I'm guessing the girl is new? The owner came over to check what was going on and I told him straight out she was trying to over charge me. He apologized. She, however, did not apologize. She tried to argue with me when she was the one who made the error. Then, she started talking about me in Spanish to her coworker as if I didn't understand her. So! Be mindful of the prices when you order because you may be overcharged, which personally I don't think is okay. Did I mention my family has been eating at Helen's since 1969? 52 years! I'm happy to say Helen's is still serving delicious food. Seems Italian, but the family is Greek! Highly recommend trying the other items on their menu! Pizza is good, but you gotta try the other items as well! The food...still delicious! 52 years in my family and they're still consistent! A staple pizzeria in the heart of JC. I'm glad they're still around :) I will always hit up Helen's whenever I visit JC.

Brian R.

I attempted to get food here. I was at the counter for a couple minutes but was ignored by all the employees. So I very loudly said "is there anybody that can help me" and they still continued to ignore me. I'm really not sure why. I think that if you are the person that makes the pizza, it doesn't hurt to say things like "you can order over there", and if you are the person who takes the order but are busy, you can say things like "I'll be right with you". I'm not sure how a customer can walk into a business and their presence not be acknowledged. I don't like to write reviews like this but Helen's Pizza deserves 0 stars for ignoring me the way they did.

Todd F.

This is a place I frequented back in High School. This place has always been good. It has some of the best pizza I've had from that area in Downtown Jersey City. This time I ordered sweet potato fries and a Buffalo chicken pizza and it's was average at best. It surely wasn't their best work. I'll try again another time to see if there is an improvement.

Ricardo T.

Ordered our usual grilled chicken and broccoli pie from Helen's since we were in the hood. Called ahead for pick up. Located on part of the Newark Avenue strip closed off to cars which makes it extremely difficult to find parking. Parked and walked several blocks to pick up the pie. The pie itself is well presented. The ratio of toppings was good. The grilled chicken had an unrecognizable taste almost like a hint of bbq. The crust was crunchy and a little doughy. The bottom was nice and dry (a wet center of pie is the worst). Overall it was ok but expect a little more for my pizza dinner. I would stop in for a slice if in the neighborhood but would not make a special trip to dine there due to the traffic and difficulty with parking.

Mony K.

Stopped by for a few slices. The pizza was a bit on the expensive side at 4.5/slice but I suppose that's expected these days. The slice had good texture but was overly salty. Every bite made my brain hesitant to take another bite. Weird pizza eating experience. Service was reasonable for a pizzeria.

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Tina T.

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Helens is part of the old guarde on Newark Ave. Pizza slices are generously sized. I got 1 pepperoni slice to sample the sauce and 1 white with broccoli. Crust is appropriately thin and crispy on the outside, and the sauce is slightly sweet, not excessively so. Not usually a sweet sauce person but I was fine with this. Whole thing cost 9.60. Pretty good, maybe not the best slice I've ever had but still good. The white was less impressive. The ricotta was giving cream cheese frankly. A shame considering and part of why I marked down. Anyways worthwhile slice if you are in the area. read more

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Julia L.

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White pizza's mozzarella cheese was not good, no cheese pull whatsoever and the quality just seemed bad. The ricotta parts were good though. Pepperoni pizza was not cheesy enough. Flavor was lacking overall. Pizza came out pretty fast, but one of the employees kept messing up how to ring up our order. Inside was sorta greasy, fast food vibes. read more

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Carl C.

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A good local pizza joint. Very crowded for a Friday lunch hour. Plenty of folks here from students, young families, and single professionals. Tried their Hawaiian specialty, extra hot and crispy. Delish.... Will try their other pies at a future date. read more

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Victoria P.

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So on my last visit, we had a little incident. Out of loyalty, I'm not gonna drop a star. Why? Because my family has been eating here since 1969 and this was only ONE incident out of 52 years. But, I am gonna say what happened to make you future patrons more aware to pay attention to the prices when they're ringing you up. Long story short, girl at the register tried to over charge me THEN argued with me about why she was over charging me by claiming: 1) The Menu was old (lie) 2) It was higher because of the tax (lie) 3) An extra credit card charge (lie) One of her Coworkers came over and helped her out on the register. He rang me up correctly. So I'm guessing the girl is new? The owner came over to check what was going on and I told him straight out she was trying to over charge me. He apologized. She, however, did not apologize. She tried to argue with me when she was the one who made the error. Then, she started talking about me in Spanish to her coworker as if I didn't understand her. So! Be mindful of the prices when you order because you may be overcharged, which personally I don't think is okay. Did I mention my family has been eating at Helen's since 1969? 52 years! I'm happy to say Helen's is still serving delicious food. Seems Italian, but the family is Greek! Highly recommend trying the other items on their menu! Pizza is good, but you gotta try the other items as well! The food...still delicious! 52 years in my family and they're still consistent! A staple pizzeria in the heart of JC. I'm glad they're still around :) I will always hit up Helen's whenever I visit JC. read more

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Brian R.

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I attempted to get food here. I was at the counter for a couple minutes but was ignored by all the employees. So I very loudly said "is there anybody that can help me" and they still continued to ignore me. I'm really not sure why. I think that if you are the person that makes the pizza, it doesn't hurt to say things like "you can order over there", and if you are the person who takes the order but are busy, you can say things like "I'll be right with you". I'm not sure how a customer can walk into a business and their presence not be acknowledged. I don't like to write reviews like this but Helen's Pizza deserves 0 stars for ignoring me the way they did. read more

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Brandon S.

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Tried the wings here during pride and it was amazing full of flavor crispiness and overall goodness the service was fast. Got my wings and no time and the ambience is very welcoming if you want to sit down and enjoy your food. read more

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PROS: Great prices, friendly staff, good coupons, and spacious for a pizza joint. Open late and serving the crowds of people at night. the wings and pizza were good and the place was clean as well. CONS: Took a while for the food to cook. Normally not as long in other pizza places OVERALL: I highly recommend coming to this joint. Whether you're bar hoping or just want a nice lunch in mid day read more

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Nupur B.

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After reading all the bad reviews I have almost always been pleasantly surprised by the food here. Have ordered so many times, tried a variety of their pizza slices and they have been good so far. My favorite is their white slice. It's always fresh with enough cheese and Italian herb. Even the crust is flavorful. Recently I ordered a Margherita Pizza and it was delicious ! It was bursting with basil and garlic flavor with a lot of mozzarella cheese. Sometimes the service can be slow but otherwise pizza is decent read more

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Todd F.

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This is a place I frequented back in High School. This place has always been good. It has some of the best pizza I've had from that area in Downtown Jersey City. This time I ordered sweet potato fries and a Buffalo chicken pizza and it's was average at best. It surely wasn't their best work. I'll try again another time to see if there is an improvement. read more

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Ricardo T.

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Ordered our usual grilled chicken and broccoli pie from Helen's since we were in the hood. Called ahead for pick up. Located on part of the Newark Avenue strip closed off to cars which makes it extremely difficult to find parking. Parked and walked several blocks to pick up the pie. The pie itself is well presented. The ratio of toppings was good. The grilled chicken had an unrecognizable taste almost like a hint of bbq. The crust was crunchy and a little doughy. The bottom was nice and dry (a wet center of pie is the worst). Overall it was ok but expect a little more for my pizza dinner. I would stop in for a slice if in the neighborhood but would not make a special trip to dine there due to the traffic and difficulty with parking. read more

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Melissa B.

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The service here is the worst. I called to find out the status of an order I placed an hour and a half ago and was met with an attitude. I was told we are backed up, it's does not happen every night but we are backed up, I don't know what you want me to tell you. Do you want me to call the driver and tell him to not deliver your order? They could not even tell me how much longer it would be. If you can't deliver the orders timely maybe you should try not taking so many orders. Also maybe you should not tell your customers at the time the order is placed that it will be delivered in 1/2 an hour! I don't have high hopes for the quality of this order either since supposedly the driver left with the order and had 4 other deliveries as well. read more

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I deeply apologize for the experience you had with your recent order…

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Cathy O.

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We had gone to Helen's for a quick pizza lunch during the last year, but when it was suggested for dinner, I wasn't excited. My daughter swore the dinners were great, and we sent her and her husband out to pick up. We had wings, an antipasto salad, baked ziti, spaghetti with chicken and pesto sauce, and chicken Marsala. It was a feast, and yes, I was wrong to doubt. read more

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Jen L.

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I wanted to like this place as it reminds me of the typical nyc pizzeria or sbarros but the pizza is not good. The dough taste yeasty and flavorless. read more

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Chad E.

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We got confirmation on our order at 1028 on slice. We went to the location and found out that they will not provide a personal cheese pie, and chicken finger & fry. They offered free slices, but the slices looked liked they were made first thing in morning. Really immature service. The cleaning boy even laughed at us when we stated we could go somewhere else for better service. This place is an embrasment for 3rd party services. Unfortunately, I can't rate on the food, but due to the services, I'll give this establishment a .1 out of 5, I'm more then happy to hear a response. Thank you, Chad read more

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Chmere M.

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Helen's fell wayyy off over the years in terms of pizza. My parents went to school with the kids so this place is very old school JC! If I know u know!! I love the grilled chicken gyros but sadly the pizza is just not good anymore. I couldn't get through the slice, they have a huge menu or other funny items! read more

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Mony K.

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Stopped by for a few slices. The pizza was a bit on the expensive side at 4.5/slice but I suppose that's expected these days. The slice had good texture but was overly salty. Every bite made my brain hesitant to take another bite. Weird pizza eating experience. Service was reasonable for a pizzeria. read more

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Janisse M.

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Absolutely delicious for a fast food place . Food it's pretty amazing so anything you order it's pretty good . Service and people are great

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Sammy S.

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I have been ordering pizza from Helen's for over 30 years. On Monday night, it was THE worst pizza I have ever ordered. I always ask them to not burn the bottom crust. Well, it wasn't burned, it was charred. Half of the pizza was inedible and went straight into the trash. That is the LAST pizza I will ever order from Helen's. From now on it will be Carmine's or any place other than Helen's. read more

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Jacki S.

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Order from Uber eats the food was really good! But tonight we ordered and after my boyfriend was eating some of his food he notice a small dead fly in his pasta! Just disgusting! Don't eat here! read more

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Dana O.

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Pizza is good, not the thinnest crust. Grilled chicken in garlic/olive oil with broccoli is good. Good service. Value is good for the price.

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Smriti P.

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I ordered their Penne Marinara with grilled chicken, and it was inedible. I had a little bit and just had to throw the rest of it out. $11.25 down the drain.The grilled chicken - was it even chicken? I really don't know at this point. And I don't want to think about it. Whatever it was, it was horrible and inedible. The veg pizza was average. At least I could eat it. But nothing great. I actually have never been to this place before - just ordered online and thought I'd give it a try. Never ordering from here again. read more

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My goto delivery spot in JC Try their meatball sliders. A meatball in a garlic knot! Always on point read more

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Wayne C.

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Sooo delicious. Cheese pizza, cheese burger deluxe, onion rings, clam chowder and French fries. I needed comfort food after eating salads for weeks. Literally perfect. Everything!!! Sooo satisfied tonight. Thanks Helen's pizza! read more

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Carolina H.

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I haven't had their pizza but judging from the reviews not sure if I'd want to. However, I HAVE HAD their subs and they are actually pretty good! The BBQ chicken hot sandwich tasted great. Not the BEST sandwich I've had, but definitely would buy again. The overall atmosphere is eh, pretty spacious but truly nothing special. Just your standard pizzeria. I'd recommend walking, or taking public transportation to this location as parking around this area is nearly nonexistent! read more

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How you do this bad pizza in the capital of pizza? Service was self and ok. Location is central and easy to reach.

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Chance Y.

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A great place to grab some slices at the end of the night. Better then the competition around the grove street area. Just great quality pizza. read more

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Pizza is good but stay away from the desserts...received this tiramisu via delivery. Received refund via app read more

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Helen's is our go to pizza place. It's like the pizza you grew up on and so comforting! Plus the delivery is always faster than the time quoted which is my favorite part. Great for popping in and grabbing stuff to go as well! My favorite order - Large Cheese Pizza & Caesar Salad which is really good! read more

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Jonathan S.

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Completely disappointed I'd say. I feel like the guy who took my order didn't really explain much about the pizza I ordered. Honestly when I opened up the box I thought I had ordered "bread". I literally measured the crust and that was like 3 miles thick, see picture below. Will I order pizza from this place again? No thanks. It was a rainy day and I asked them for a bag to put the pizza in and they didn't even have one. $27 for that pizza? I should've read the reviews first. read more

Helen's Pizza - Pizza bread? This is the thickest crust I've seen. - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Terrible experience!! I order here days in a row and both days they missed something from my order. When I called to let them know they forgot my margarita pizza, CHRIS was extremely rude and unapologetic. I asked Chris when would they would be returning with my pizza and he said "whenever someone passes by your way- we're too busy." WOOW!!! Talk about awful customer service! You forgot my pizza and garlic knots and act as if I owe you something! Needless to say the pizza NEVER CAME! I will never order from this place again! read more

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John Q.

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Ordered through Uber eats, so probably my first problem, but I paid for a full Sicilian pie and got the weakest little square slice I've ever seen. Probably re-heated slice made earlier in the day. Cannolis were good tho. Giving a 1/10 on following directions, 7/10 on desserts. read more

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I heard so many wonderful things about this pizzeria, but I was monumentally disappointed with the pepperoni pizza I ordered. The pizza was doughy and undercooked. When I opened the box (see photo below), it was a mess. If I were able to leave a negative star review, I would. The competition in Jersey City is tough, especially during the COVID19 pandemic. Where is the quality control, Helen? Kind regards, Disappointed read more

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Best pizza I have ever had hands down. We got pizza and a sub from Helens delivered to our hotel in Hoboken. Delivery was fast and food arrived right when they said it would arrive. On time and hot. We were so impressed with the taste of the food. I wish it was closer to our home outside of Boston. read more

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The service was disappointing. There was no greeting, kind exchange, and thank you. First order of spaghetti and meatballs..The spaghetti was very soft. The meatballs tasted like they were bought and not made in house. My husband who is Italian said the pasta was bad. He only had a few bites. He thought the meatballs were okay. I thought the sauce was okay but very salty. I ordered limoncello cake and the cashier looked at me with annoyance. The cake was very good. I suggest going to Rig A Tony's. They know how to treat customers. read more

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Brittany P.

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amazing ! i grabbed 2 white slices & a bottle of water before work - it was just about $8, good price. delicious, fluffy, fresh slices. nice staff. will be back. read more

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Arahant K.

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Had Ordered a small pizza with topping, Fries and Onion rings. Pizza was Ok. Fries was good. Onion rings were Ok. read more

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Helen Y.

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Sis and I had stuffed our faces with pizza and pastries so I wasn't hungry. But how could I not try a place called Helen's Pizza! Well, a bite showed me that this humble, NY slice was way better than the over salted artisanal pie sis and I had for lunch. The ratio of cheese to sauce was fine, the sauce tasted fresh, with good seasoning, albeit not as tangy as I would have liked and the crust was a bit softer. I could only eat a bite, but took the slice home, since it was delicious. Well a few minutes in the skillet proved crisped up the crust. Almost a perfect slice. Helen's Pizza is big, with ample seating and a varied menu. It's not upscale, but a regular pizza place servicing up really good pizza. Seating is large tables and booths to one side and smaller tables. And if you like your crust crispy, ask them to heat it really hot or do as I did, take it home and reheat. read more

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Maria E.

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I loved Helen's from the moment I walked in. I was pleasantly surprised - it was brightly lit, spacious, heavily adorned with Halloween decorations. The atmosphere was great - I felt very comfortable. Service was very friendly as well. We ordered the lasagna pie, (personal size) likely a less popular choice. I was terrified and expected a mountain of pasta atop a pizza. Another surprise -- the personal pie was absolutely adorable, like a little cheesy Frisbee. The pizza was moist and juicy with prominent hunks of ricotta and a doughy crust. The bits of lasagna noodle were far from dry and very sparsely distributed along the pie. In fact, it was so light on the pasta that you did not get noodles with every bite. Pasta pizza is a crazy concept and quite frankly, sounds terrible. However, I think Helen's did it right by letting the lasagna complement the pie and not compete with it. Kudos! Can't wait to sample their other pies! CHECK IN HERE TO GET A FREE DESSERT - our cannoli was yummy! read more

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Christina D.

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Wonderful soft slightly chewy crust with a sweet tomato sauce and just the right amount of pizza. Great example of classic New York style pizza. The tiramisu was standard fare, creamy and delightful. Delivery was quick. read more

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Davis J.

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I gave this place numerous chances. More times than not I had cold pizza, soggy pizza and rude delivery drivers. You know, the type that calls you to come meet them in the street to get your pizza and refuses to actually knock on your door. Hello?? (Your loss). My pic which I am proud to provide for all my friends (as a warning) is easily seen attached to my review. That happened more times than I can count. I finally got sick and tired of the continuously declining quality and called them for an explanation. The first time I called I got the "so what?" comment (WOW). The second time I called the manager was actually very polite and tactful but by this time it is as they say, "day late and dollar short." The competition in this area for pizza is fierce and like I learned... settling for inferior product is my fault. Needless to say my lesson was learned. If you must know, my new fave pizza is from Rustique. They put Helen's to SHAME! read more

Helen's Pizza - Last time I order from Helens. And to top it off the delivery guy was rude. - Pizza Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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183 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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(201) 435-1507
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Hours

What time does Helen's Pizza open?

Helen's Pizza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Helen's Pizza opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Helen's Pizza close?

Helen's Pizza closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Helen's Pizza closes at 10:15 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Payment methods

Does Helen's Pizza take Bitcoin?

Yes, Helen's Pizza takes Bitcoin.

Does Helen's Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Helen's Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Helen's Pizza have catering options?

Yes, Helen's Pizza does have catering options.

Does Helen's Pizza have a happy hour?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has a happy hour.

Does Helen's Pizza serve alcohol?

No, Helen's Pizza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Helen's Pizza have TVs?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Helen's Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has bike parking.

Does Helen's Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Helen's Pizza have parking?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Helen's Pizza wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Helen's Pizza is wheelchair accessible.

Does Helen's Pizza have free WiFi?

Yes, Helen's Pizza has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pizza, marinated Grilled chicken, salads, Gyro, Italian dinners, subs, desserts

History

Established in 1968.

In June of 1963, Nicolas Kalcanides came to the United States from Greece with his wife, Irene, and two children, Steven & Helen. In August of 1968, after working for 5 years at his hot dog stand, Nicolas opened up Helen’s Pizza, naming it after his daughter. The entire family worked to keep the pizzeria growing. Helen’s Pizza quickly became known for it’s warm, friendly atmosphere and quality pizza for only $0.15 per slice.

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We flew into town exhausted after a long day of travel from Florida with our family. We didn't have…read morea reservation and it was clearly busy, but the manager went way out of his way to seat us right away at the bar and gave us the first available table when one opened. He was very sincere and even surprised us with complimentary drinks and dessert on the house for having to wait. The food, drinks, and service were so top notch that it's my new gold standard. This place is a hidden gem.

If you're looking for a small piece of Italy in Jersey City, Ita Italian Kitchen is it…read more This place has become my go-to and for good reason. The moment you walk in, the hospitality wraps around you the staff genuinely makes you feel like family. That kind of warmth is hard to fake and even harder to find. I started with the Focaccia with Garlic Oil simple, perfect, dangerous because you'll eat the whole thing before your entrée arrives. Then the Spicy Rigatoni with Shrimp? Absolutely not to be skipped. The sauce has the right amount of heat, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and every bite just made sense. I've been back multiple times and it never misses. If you haven't been, you're late...go fix that.

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Razza

I love bread, and this is an excellent place for people who love bread. The pizza was delicious,…read moretoo, but I keep on finding myself thinking back to the bread. I stopped by in a group of 3 for dinner and we decided to start the meal with their bread and butter tasting ($18). If you love butter, this is totally worth it! You get to try two varieties of their baked in-house breads and the cultured butters they serve are really fun to try. I appreciated that the butter servings were big enough that I could slather a generous layer of the butter onto each piece of bread. My only regret was not ordering more bread. Another pleasant surprise was their salad! I'm usually not one to order salads at restaurants (I could just make it at home!) but I was pleasantly surprised by the salad they had that day. We ordered 3 of their pizzas to try a variety and to take leftovers home. The pizzas were savory, cheesy, and the crust was as delicious as I'd expect! But if I were to be completely honest, I'd save my stomach space to just have a meal full of their bread.

Loved being able to make an online reservation in advance. Definitely glad we did since it was…read morepretty busy for a Saturday. Give yourself time to find street parking, otherwise there's a parking lot within walking distance. Another great perk about Razza is being able to utilize my Chase dining credit. The tables are very intimately organized. Service was attentive. The pizza was super fresh and we enjoyed the pies we shared. The real star of the show were the meatballs. We had already ordered bread (also good, but some of the butters are an acquired taste) and almost skipped the meatballs. So glad that we didn't! Definitely worth a visit. :)

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Olio e Più

Jose and the entire team at OLIO E PIÙ absolutely knocked it out of the park! I stopped in while…read morespending some time in the East Village, and this was easily one of the best Italian meals I've had in New York City. I ordered the Lamb Ragù pasta, and every bite was packed with rich, slow-cooked flavor. To start, my brother and I shared a pizza and the lobster appetizer, and both were incredible. My brother ordered the truffle pasta, and after stealing a few bites, I can honestly say it was just as unforgettable. The atmosphere was on another level. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was buzzing with energy, full of happy people, great conversations, and an authentic Italian vibe that made you want to stay for hours. The service from Jose was outstanding. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an amazing experience. If you're looking for incredible Italian food, outstanding service, and one of the best dinner spots in the East Village, OLIO E PIÙ belongs at the top of your list. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the city.

Delicious, Maria was a great server! Would definitely come back, especially for the pasta!read more

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Del Porto Ristorante

4.7

(189 reviews)

9.2 mi

This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

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Laico's

You will get in a car & drive what seems an unreasonable distance- through a marsh, through a…read moregraveyard on both sides of the road with views of Lower Manhattan. Suddenly you'll arrive in a neighborhood, second-guessing the address. Which is correct. Laico's is in that class of restaurants that exist unto themselves, in a neighborhood rather than a typical city district, with the look and feel of a home. The kind of place you go to really understand where you are. The salad is charming, the bread a little stale. The eggplant parm fills the entire plate in 3 layers, an excellent rendition. The accompanying linguine plays nicely. Great service. The chicken piccata is also perfectly executed. We dined nearly alone in the back (save for a local, possibly family, table). On leaving another couple in front remarked "oh, so we're not the only ones here." It might seem dodgy to get to; you might have second thoughts when you walk in to find it pretty empty. Stick with it- you won't be disappointed.

I discovered Laico's from several news articles about the "best Chicken Parm in North Jersey". It's…read morea true, "old school" red sauce type of place, nestled in a neighborhood. The parking situation is a bit challenging but luckily my family was able to find parking on the street nearby. When you walk inside, there is a long bar with seating and a few tables/booths. There is a back part of the restaurant which is where my family and I were seated. Service was attentive and prompt. To start, we ordered stuffed mushrooms and calamari for the table. For my main course, I ordered Chicken Parmigiana which came with salad. The dressing made the salad a little soggy. The chicken was very tender and the sauce had great flavor. For dessert, I had the pistachio gelato which was so delicious and creamy. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would make a trip back to try out some of their other dishes. Calamari: 4/5 Stuffed Mushrooms: 4/5 Chicken Parmigiana: 4/5 Pistachio Gelato: 5/5

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Matthew's Italian Restaurant

The food at Matthew's Italian Restaurant was absolutely delicious, and the service was just as…read moreimpressive. We were arranging a repast and originally expected 16 to 18 people. Less than an hour before everyone arrived, our count jumped to 30. The Matthew couldn't have been more accommodating. When I apologized for the last-minute change and thanked him for making it work, he simply said, "The answer is never no." That kind of flexibility and customer service is rare. Everything came out on time, the food was excellent, and our family was able to spend time together without worrying about the logistics. If you're looking for great Italian food and genuinely caring service, I highly recommend Matthew's.

Try the chicken parm Try the espresso martinis…read moreTry the fried calamari Try the ceasar salad Try the berries and cream Try the dirty martinis Try the straccatella soup Try the stuffed artichoke Try the fresh pasta Try the seafood dishes Try the veal Try the Sunday Sauce!! Try everything!!!!

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Cosmo

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano

Today we were craving some rigatoni pasta and to my surprise, not alot of places are open for…read moredinner here on Monday. But this place was and it looked great so I was so excited to try! First impression of the restaurant, there is a lot of seating and everyone was nice! We didn't know we came for happy hour so that was a happy surprise, we ended up ordering the shrimp app on the happy hour menu and it was DELICIOUS, then we got the spicy rigatoni with grilled and breaded chicken. Also AMAZING! Talk about huge portions, honestly we should have shared (rookie mistake on our part) but the portions for the money is such a good deal. We had a lot of left overs we can't wait to eat this week! We will for sure be back to try everything else on the menu.

My in-laws were coming into town for Father's Day and because it was super last minute, my pickings…read morewere quite slim for Friday night dinner with reservations for 6 people in Jersey City. My friend who lives in Hoboken gave me a few options for Italian restaurants and Il Taviola took reservations, had space for us, and had a very good menu at decent prices. I had thought I had never been to Il Taviola before. But the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was like, well, actually I have been here before and I just straight up forgot. Woops. Well, it was a pleasant surprise to be back and I actually had an even better time this time than last time. I had the spicy chicken parm with rigatoni and wow, it was actually quite spicy. It was really good, but super spicy! My SFIL absolutely loved it though and killed the rest of my dish that I couldn't finish. Most of the group had the lamb ragu orecchiette and thought it was quite good. Both burrata appetizers were really good and thoroughly liked by the table. Service was attentive and we were never rushed. I really enjoyed that the restaurant wasn't super crowded. There were other tables but they were far away enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of each other.

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La Fiamma

We found this place by accident a few years ago on a work trip and had to come back again. It is an…read more"old school" family recipes, incredible service, fantastic food, and simply an amazing restaurant. My only concern is that they don't see to be busy enough for how good they are! We had 6 of us. Every single thing everyone ordered looked incredible. (I mean, I don't really care for muscles, but I could absolutely see the love cooked into even that dish.) I wish them every success and I'm already looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area!

"Would you like some lemoncello? Orangcello? Anythingvello?"…read more Angelo, one of the owners, is talking to the table next to us, but already I know I've found a second home. "You won't want to cook anymore" he tells us a bit later. He's not wrong. I had the fish special, cod, served puttanesca, with mash potatoes and spinach. He had the rigatoni bolognese. Perfectly cooked pasta. "Everything is homemade," Angelo explained later. Smart and fairly well-priced wine list. We asked why the 2020 Carparzo Brunello di Montalcino was so low priced, and learned the wine has been priced the same since their father closed their Upper East Side location and the kids opened in Newark. "New York food at NJ prices," Angelo explained. "I've never had tiramisu I've liked better", husband told me. "I've never had flan Ive liked better" I told him. (It is coconut flan.) Great service. Wonderful spot. And Bon Jovi has been in twice, most recently he brought his wife. Enough said.

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We were coming from a Jets game and looked up good Italian restaurants on Yelp. Everyone mentioned La Fiamma. It's great!

Corto

Fun and popular local neighborhood spot in Jersey City. Though parking is a bit of a pain in the…read morearea the food and warm, welcoming atmosphere make it worth the hassle. While the inside of the restaurant isn't large (note they have a larger back patio area as well) it's cozy and parties of two may share a larger, communal table which can be a nice way to make friends should you choose. As others have noted it's a BYOB place with a convenient local wine-shop just a minute or two nearby. The menu changes regularly though we got many of the classics that have stayed on the menu (only missing the Angry Chicken which we'll get next time). The pastas were delicious though I wish the rigatoni was a bit saucier and really enjoyed the ravioli which had a lighter, mid-summer flavor with some pine-nuts for extra texture. The ricotta bread and honey was tasty though a large portion for two people and we felt that the standout was the halibut. My only complaint is the 3% mandatory card-processing fee (which at least is prominently displayed). Please also note that this restaurant calculates tips based on the total, not pre-tax amount and the waiter tends to hover while you swipe your card which can feel a bit overbearing.

Stopped by for dinner. Ordered the ricotta and honey toast plus the smoked mortadella to start. The…read moretoast was delicous. The ricotta cheese was really good. Paired with the honey and peppercorn were *chefs kiss*. Just a perfect shareable app. The mortadella was also good but smaller than I anticipated. I'd maybe pass on this next time. Honestly this would have paired perfectly with the toast but it was brought out after the toast was finished. We ordered two pastas: the rigatoni and the malfadine. Both were great and cooked perfectly. The quality of ingredients were a standout in both of the dishes. Pork pampanella was the most tender pork I've ever had. Basically melted in your mouth. Very fatty and heavy (a little too heavy...) but delicious. 4.5/5 overall. Some of the dishes were missing a little something to take it all the way but I'd still recommend this spot tho. Also it's BYOB!

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Ricotta and Honey Toast

Café Bello

Ordered the Bucatini Alla Bolognese for Take Out. Great…read moresauce, Pasta cooked al dente, good size portion. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

Excellent food , great ambiance and servers are very accommodating!! Great place to have brunch or…read moredining out . Authentic Italian food

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Razza

I love bread, and this is an excellent place for people who love bread. The pizza was delicious,…read moretoo, but I keep on finding myself thinking back to the bread. I stopped by in a group of 3 for dinner and we decided to start the meal with their bread and butter tasting ($18). If you love butter, this is totally worth it! You get to try two varieties of their baked in-house breads and the cultured butters they serve are really fun to try. I appreciated that the butter servings were big enough that I could slather a generous layer of the butter onto each piece of bread. My only regret was not ordering more bread. Another pleasant surprise was their salad! I'm usually not one to order salads at restaurants (I could just make it at home!) but I was pleasantly surprised by the salad they had that day. We ordered 3 of their pizzas to try a variety and to take leftovers home. The pizzas were savory, cheesy, and the crust was as delicious as I'd expect! But if I were to be completely honest, I'd save my stomach space to just have a meal full of their bread.

Loved being able to make an online reservation in advance. Definitely glad we did since it was…read morepretty busy for a Saturday. Give yourself time to find street parking, otherwise there's a parking lot within walking distance. Another great perk about Razza is being able to utilize my Chase dining credit. The tables are very intimately organized. Service was attentive. The pizza was super fresh and we enjoyed the pies we shared. The real star of the show were the meatballs. We had already ordered bread (also good, but some of the butters are an acquired taste) and almost skipped the meatballs. So glad that we didn't! Definitely worth a visit. :)

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DOMODOMO Jersey City

4.3

(852 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'd say a solid 4.5/5 so will round up. We stop by whenever we're feeling sushi and are in the…read moreneighborhood. it was a weekend evening so we weren't optimistic about getting a seat, but thankfully, they had a table for us, even though we didn't have a reservation. Service was very friendly and prompt. I forgot specifically what it was called, but we both ordered the set that comes with a small bite first and then a dish of sushi and then a few hand rolls to end. As with we've seen before, everything was fresh and quite good. The restaurant itself is a great spot for an intimate dinner and even small groups. Domodomo is always a good time and will likely be back again.

Ambiance: pretty good ambiance…read more Service: the service was good Food $$: they are known for their hand rolls so we each three and some nigiri Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: overall nice date or friends vibe

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62 Secret Kitchen

4.3

(51 reviews)

0.7 mi

This was one of the best Sichuan restaurants I have tried in New Jersey. We ordered the Black…read moreTruffle Beef Fried Rice, Garlic Morning Glory, Snakehead Fish Filet w. Pickled Cabbage & Chili, and Sichuan Spicy Cold Jelly. The Fish Fillet soup was definitely the standout. I absolutely love this dish and order it each time we go for Sichuan food. I really enjoyed the way 62 Secret Kitchen makes this soup. The broth was nice and tangy but the pickles still retained some of their kick. The fish was super tender and the soup was loaded with meat and vegetables. I also really loved the Black Truffle Fried Rice. The beef was really tender and the rice was so flavorful and comforting. I just wish the truffle flavor came through a little more! The Spicy Cold Jelly was just okay for me. It was brutally spicy without much other flavor. The Garlic Morning Glory were super yummy and not too greasy. The leaves were still perfectly crunchy. The inside of the restaurant is so nice and sunlit in the early evening. We sat by the window, which I found really romantic. I loved looking out to the sidewalk and watching people pass by. I also think the service was top notch. Overall we had an amazing experience at 62 Secret Kitchen and would definitely return.

Jersey City is getting more and more Chinese spots, and 62 Secret Kitchen is one of the highest…read morerated ones right now. They focus on sichuan and shanghainese dishes, but what really caught my attention was the FREE hanfu experience! It was pretty busy even on a rainy Monday, which says a lot about how popular it is in the neighborhood. It's located near Exchange Place/Grove St PATH! ＊Noodle w. Shredded Beef & Chili Pepper 小椒牛肉絲拌麵 $16 ** Their dry mix noodles totally exceeded my expectations! So saucy, perfectly bouncy noodles, and they didn't skimp on the bell peppers or beef at all. ＊Fried Bean Gluten 蘇式烤麩 $13 * My all-time favorite appetizer! The presentation was a little fancier than other spots, and the portion size matched the price as there were plenty of pieces of bean gluten. ＊Braised Abalone with pork Belly and Quail Egg 鮑魚元寶紅燒肉 $38 A "lucky dish" as abalone shaped like little gold ingots. The abalone was really tender, though I was hoping the pork belly would be melt-in-your-mouth. It came in a hot stone pot to keep it warm. The thick hongxiao sauce made me want a bowl of rice to soak it all up! ＊Tea-Infused Chicken with Mint 香茶薄荷葉香酥雞 $25 I could hardly taste the tea flavor in chicken, but the crispy mint really stole the show! The chicken stayed juicy and tender, and thankfully it wasn't too "yeet hay" after all lol. ＊Osmanthus Milk & Fermented Rice 桂花冰酥酪 $10 ** They've got many traditional, nourishing desserts, like pear soup, black sesame paste, and brown sugar fried sticky rice, but we went for floral and refreshing. The osmanthus and sweet fermented rice really popped in the milk pudding! Definitely save room for dessert.

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Maggie's Farm Espresso

We first visited Maggie's on a Sunday and although they were busy, we were able to get a table…read moreshortly after arriving. The food was amazing!! While ordering, they happened to bring out fresh blueberry muffins that were hard to resist. It was the best blueberry muffin I'd ever had and I still think about it to this day. The yogurt bowl was fresh, the ricotta toast light, and the breakfast plate was everything I could want in a breakfast. Although the potatoes weren't crispy, they were seasoned so well along with the mushrooms. There was a generous portion of avocado and the salad was a nice light addition. On our second visit, my husband really enjoyed his coquito latte. The turkey balt was SO good, I just wished it were served with chips. Regardless, Maggie's will definitely be a go to place for breakfast or lunch.

Great coffee and food spot with a community atmosphere. The food is made fresh daily in house. I…read morehad the blueberry muffin fresh out of the oven with some butter. Outside of the muffin was a perfect hard texture, breaking away to soft moist on the inside. You can't get anything remotely close to this quality in JC, everything else feels commercialized.

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A rare quiet moment Saturday morning the place has been pleasantly packed

Felina Steak

4.0

(64 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great food, great service, insane views - Felina in Jersey City is a must visit if you have the…read moreopportunity! Located steps from the Port Liberte ferry stop, Felina offers panoramic views of NYC's skyline as well as the Statue of Liberty. Stunning steaks, delicious appetizers and sides, and wonderful dessert - you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. Great for events, groups, date nights. Valet parking. Minimal street parking.

So the ambiance here is so beautiful, they had live music playing. We sat outside the view was…read morebeautiful. The apps were great, the main course I didn't like. It was very bland. It had no taste. They were nice enough to replace my order with salmon and that was better then the cod but still bland for my taste. Over all I had a good experience but wish the food tasted better. Food 5.7/10 Service 8.8/10 Ambiance: 9.1/10

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Milosz B.

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6

21

13 years ago

So I ordered from them few months back and the buffalo wings tasted like fish; obviously they were deep fried in wrong oil. Ordered from them last Sunday and I still feel the food on my stomach as taste of old oil keeps coming through. It came to me that Sundays are bad days to order from them. They are pricey, that is why I will steer clear for a long while. read more

Johnson T.

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2

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2 years ago

I was told by the manager that we don't serve black people his name is Nicolas klacanides. I feel offended and humiliated Penne Alla Vodka He bad Chicken Parm Special Pizza they don't feed me Chicken Parm Special Pizza was bad Would not serve us Pure racism read more

May S.

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11

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13 years ago

I used to LOVE Helen's back in the 90's, but their prices has increased so much that I feel like I am in Manhattan. It is good quality food, if your willing to pay that much for it. I would rather go to up class restaurant than to spend it in a joint like that. read more

Enzo A.

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4

2

10 years ago

Come here for lunch yesterday and i have to say the staff and food are outstanding. Place is always packed but you get served very quickly. I had the standard pepperoni pizza and it was great. I recommend this place to anyone. read more

Richard L.

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1

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9 years ago

The Owner actually told me to stop "Yapping my big mouth" and hung up on me because I made a simple complaint about them not fulfilling an order properly (again), He deserves nobodies money in the state of New Jersey. read more

Maria K.

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3 months ago

"Excellent pizza with very good service. The food is always fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere and great spot for a quick meal or takeout." read more

Adam H.

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4

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8 years ago

Great to grab a quick slice. Pretty good pizza won't say it's the best I've had but definitely worth a stop in given their convenient location. read more