I've been eating pizza from Jay's and it's predecessor OG Wood Fire pizza truck for years. Seeing Fox E's ignorant post was enough to drop my 2 cents. There is nothing wrong with not preferring the pizza, but at least know what you're talking about. Far from "Brooklynhipster" style pizza (whatever that means), this type of pizza (modern evolution of Neapolitan pizza) has as much in common with modern pizza's origins as it does with modern techniques and variations. This is not hipster-like contrived eccentricity--this is just about making better pizza. Jay's approach seems about starting with quality ingredients, and trying to improve processes to make a better product. And at the same time, willing to break traditional rules if it makes a better product. If you like a thin, tender, flavorful crust, with high quality cheeses, sauces, etc you will love this. If you like a more substantial crust, the "square pies" are also fantastic. But, of course not everyone will appreciate the quality and care put into this. If you are a fan of the usual WNY pizza- a doughy sloppy mess of cheap ingredients and quantity over quality, then maybe this isn't for you. Head over to the closest mediocre Just Pizza, or the decent by WNY standards Franco's down the street. But at least try this--you may unexpectedly like and appreciate the food here. Please don't misunderstand this as snobbery. I eat at all sorts of pizza places, including chain places from time to time. I've been to Blaze, Pie O mine, Bocce club, La Nova, Franco's, Zettis, Olisi's NY, Leonardi's, Good Guys, Musarella's, Rocco's, Siena etc, etc. Really I've tried any supposedly decent place in the Northtowns and many in Buffalo. I can and do eat at some of those on occasion, but don't know why many of them are revered or why many pizza places in WNY even exist. As for complaints about the service - I don't know. It's fine. This is not Red Robin or Disney - that is not their emphasis. It also isn't like a NYC place (or La Nova) in which they are doing you a favor by getting your food and taking your money. The workers seem friendly enough, with those in the back focusing on a the quality and consistency of the final product. It's an open kitchen, so maybe that's where the negative impression comes from that others mentioned. If you only eat Buffalo style pizza, I encourage you to try both the Neapolitan style pizzas here and the square pies at some point. You may appreciate the high quality you'll find here. And those who are disappointed at the quality of pizza in WNY- this is probably what you are looking for. I've sent many of my friends, aquaintences, and coworkers here and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. read more

Pizza with high quality ingredients cooked with love. This is the closest you'll get to real Italian pies without a plane ticket. Check this place out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Its pretty good. Pizza is small af .not good enough to justify the price or size, in my opinion. I wont go back. 16 inch or better jay. I bought the vodka pizza only 4 slices. That sucks. It was tasty, but i have a wife and kids . Do i need to buy 4 vodka pizzas for my family at like 15 a pop. Dont think so. Good luck jay. read more

Awesome pizza. So good my wife spontaneously swore at the first bite. Kids were unfazed. Get there before the dough runs out. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Best pizza I've had in Buffalo/suburbs.The wood fired grill adds just enough something extra to a delicious dough. Excuse me while I have another bite. Okay, I got the funghi and reheated it at home according to the instructions on the box. Not too cheesy, great mushroom flavor and nice truffle cream. Well balanced. Excuse me while I have another slice. read more

Ordered takeout on a Tuesday and got a $10 Margherita Pizza and a mixed greens salad. Pizza was delicious, a little thin but still good. I was really impressed by the salad I had gotten. Really fresh and the dressing was simple and delicious. Definitely recommend, our friend said it was super busy when he picked our order up. We'll have to aim to Dine In at some point. read more

Clean place. Not much seating. Fast and friendly service. Margherita Pizza was amazing. Fresh mozzarella with a touch of sea salt in it. Crispy crust from the wood fire oven. So good read more

Excellent pizza, warm service. Jay's is some of the best pizza in Buffalo (by FAR) and perfect if you're looking for a refined pie rather than the classic buffalo za. I'm upset I just recently tried Jay's for the first time - definitely going to be my go-to delivery from here on out! I've only had the Margherita so far and can't wait to try more of the menu. read more

This place has one of the best pizzas in buffalo but half of the time they run out of dough. They also messed up my order not once but twice don't go hear unless u want to spend 2 hours in there read more

For the price, for the pizza, for the ambiance. We stoped after a great day of family fun, and this was the perfect ending. There was 8 of us and we ordered 7 different pizzas, 5 adult beverages, 3 kids drinks all for $130.00. My fussy kids said this was the best pizza they ever had. After spending a lot of time in Europe this was the first pizza place that even comes close to the deliciousness of true Napoleon pizza. We have already set a date to return. Well done Jay's, you have another regular! read more

Went to Jays tonight with family. There were six of us.we called ahead and they reserved a table for us. We ordered a bottle of wine and a couple of beers. The servers/cashiers were two lovely young ladies. They took care of us. The pizzas were delicious. We opted for the Quattro framaggio, the margherita, and the hot cherry pepper, which was out of this world. We also ordered two different salads which were very tasty and fresh. The place was hopping. We were never rushed. Afterwards, went across the street to Spot coffee. Great night in Kenmore, NY. read more

I find it hard to believe this place has anting less than 5 stars I mean come on! There is nothing like this place in buffalo! The wood fire creates such a nice char on the crust that is just simply amazing. All the ingredients are fresh and not canned you can tell this is made with love and you will definitely love it read more

This place has been long touted for its fancy and delicious pizza's, a pizza traditionalist, tonight I finally took the dive... I ordered the "DSP" (Detroit style pizza) 'hot cherry pepper' and the 'viva Mexico' square pizza's. Upon opening the pizza boxes I was disturbed. Flash backs to the 90's and being forced to read five book just to get a pizza that wasn't built for a full bodied growing girl like myself. First impressions be damned! The DSP pizza has a pillowy yet hearty dough that will knock your socks off. Burnt edges abound to add a crisp to the edges of this perfectly balanced pizza. The 'hot cherry pepper' is replete with quality cup and char pepperoni, hot cherry peppers and some sort of honey which adds a perfect sweetness to balance out the heat. The 'viva Mexico' has chorizo, pickles onions, cojita, and jalapeños to list a few ingredients (I'm not a professional, I don't care). This pizza kills as well. My only complaint, "where's the beef(chorizo)?!" That said, judging by the ingredients, I'm sure this chorizo was locally sourced from the moon and flown direct to Jay's back door for my order. Meat sweats aside, the toppings are perfectly balanced out and the taste speaks for itself. These pizza's run about $15 a piece and easily crushed by a regular human person. Worth. Every. Penny. Ordered online, went in a few minutes early, they ran the pizza's out to my car in the rain (added legitimacy) at the exact time of pick up for the order. My big take away on this perfect pizza experience? I'm sorry I waited so long to get on the Jay's Artisan Pizza train. In summation: Close this Yelp window, open a new window and order Jay's right now. read more

If you like pizza, then go to Jay's! My girlfriend and I go there about once a week, and we're always impressed by such consistent quality and flavor. We've both traveled the globe and have easily come to the conclusion that these Jay's pizzas are the best we've both had in the states, hands down, full stop. There is no messing about with these flavors, they're very serious. You can tell that this man loves his pizza, and he's done his homework. The restaurant is cozy, with a little extra warmth provided from their authentic wood-fired oven shipped over from Naples. The staff is super knowledgable and always friendly. You're always greeted with a smile from whoever's taking your order. That may not mean much to some, but a little act of kindness goes a long way to enrich others' lives. In summary, great pizza, great people, EAT AT JAY'S! read more

Really strong Neopolitan pizza from downtown Kenmore. Tried all the vegetarian pies and was very satisfied. The spiced honey entry is delicious albeit oily, and the basic margherita is delectable. The cheeseless vegan is flavorful and was a hot even with meat eaters. 6 pizzas can feed around 8 people. read more

Had my first pie from Jay's today. I actually parked outside and waited 15 minutes for them to open lol. I was super-hyped, moreso as I don't live close by so yeah, definitely excited. I was the first customer, got my pie, opened it in the car on the way for a road slice, and it wasn't cut. I don't know if that's how they serve it, but if that's the case I probably should've been given a knife & fork. What a bummer. read more

Jay is a pizza gangster. These pizzas are truly nothing to funk with. No one in the area can hold a candle to these delectable pies. Go try one for yourself. It's the best in the area. read more

Jay’s Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Seriously delicious pizza. After seeing pies pop up on my Facebook feed, I just had to check it out and I'm so happy I did!!! Not only was Jay hospitable and super nice, the pizza was awesome!!! Tasty and perfectly cooked! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! Thanks for a great experience read more

The pizza was very good. I ordered it at the restaurant and waited for it. It only took about 10-15 minutes after placing the order. This was more than acceptable even for someone that hates waiting. The pizza made up for any inconveniences such as PARKING, horrible trying to find a parking spot. This was on a cold snowy night in the middle of the week. Snow and ice storm predicted for this evening. Can't even imagine finding parking on a nice night or weekend. Otherwise 5 syars read more

Best. Pizza. In. Buffalo. Hot cherry pepper pizza is my absolute fav! Margarita tastes like NYC/Italy because the ingredients are so fresh and the flavors are to die for. read more

If you havent been here yet, what are you even doing with your life? Lol. This place is amazing. I always get the Amanda with Sopresetta added and its divine. My fiance and I have also tried almost all of their other pizzas. He usually gets the Diavolo. We come here weekly if not more because it's always a great experience. Date night or just too lazy to cook, we head to Jay's. Highly recommend. read more

The best pizza in Buffalo, HANDS DOWN! The Amanda is spectacular.

Just had a pizza here. Amazing. Diavola. My only gripe was no olive oil used and the soppressata should have been cut thicker. But that is based on my time in Italy. I'll be back. read more

Super fast and fresh pizza! The staff and owners we're friendly and effecient! The Amanda is amazing with the hint of honey!!

Stopped here w my family on a rainy Friday evening and were quickly turned away along w the party in front of us because they were out of pizza. UFB. I get it they make the their own dough but this totally lame. Too bad. read more

This place is legit, pizza is amazing. Chopped salad was also fresh af. Ill definitely be a regular customer, highly recommend

This is the best pizza place around! Jay's attention to detail and use of exceptional products results in pizzas that are out of this world! Do yourself a favor and try the n'djua pizza! Great fold, great atmosphere, friendly and prompt service! read more

I heard great things but was disappointed. The dough was cheery and I thought the tomato sauce was too salty. They sell water but do not have ice. I read more

Wow just wow - a master of true Neapolitan pizza with a knack for selecting amazing high quality ingredients and putting together interesting combinations. This pizza is a rare and special treat! Mind...blown! read more

Great little place in kenmore. My son got a regular pizza with fresh mozzarella and I had the pancetta pizza. It took about 3 min to cook which my son loved. Talked to the owner and other staff who were all super friendly. All the ingredients are fresh! Such a gem! Thanks for a fantastic dinner! read more

I liked the atmosphere. Everyone was super nice. I liked being able to park in the back and use the back entrance. They had alcohol. My pizza had a wonderful flavor. I ordered the killer bee. The pizza crust was a little floppy in the middle. I would say if you are really hungry order one pizza per person! read more

Great environment, friendly service and amazing pizza. It was simple, yet gourmet without being too funky. Our first visit with our kids and it was a great experience. We got the margarita pizza and the prosciutto pizza and they were fantastic! read more

Jay's Artisan is not like any other pizza place around. They have such a wide variety of pizza. I would absolutely recommend checking this place out. read more

Pizza was awesome! Good ingredients and good crust. We tried a simple pepperoni and then another with cheese and drizzled honey... delish. We will be back! read more

Recently visited for the first time. Ample parking in lot behind storefronts. Great menu selection. I ordered the Hot Cherry Pepper Detroit style square pizza. Amazing! I can't recall a better experience with pizza in the Buffalo metro area. read more

Tried Jay's with my wife last night. Absolutely fantastic pizza from a wood fired oven. Dough was perfect, not too crispy and not too chewy. I had the Neopolitan which was great. Delicious sauce and great mozzarella. My wife had the Speck which was also great. The smoked prosciutto and truffle cream were superb. We'll definitely be back. read more

We are foodies and love a good slice of pizza. This is indeed the best spot for an authentic Napolitana pizza. On our first time there with 3 adults and a kid, we ended up ordering 4 pies with a back to back order and ate all of it. Crust is thin with a soft silky layer of delicious fresh cheese sitting royally on top embraced by the sauce and toppings. Service is efficient and staff is friendly. Owner took out time to explain to us his amazing journey to opening his pizza shop. Custom made brick oven is imported from Italy and owner Jay is trained by a classis Italian chef. We highly recommend it. read more

They literally REFUSED to put cup and char pepperoni on a round pizza. We asked why because it really made no sense, if you have the ingredient and we want it on our pizza then you should say no problem. "We only put that kind on our square pizza (we did not want the thick square pizza), it doesn't taste good on the round." But we want it on our pizza, NOPE. It was 12:30p.m., not one other person in there and 3 staff members ganged up on us trying to convince us. We left. I am not really in the market for someone telling me what they think tastes good on my pizza. We left, it was very awkward and my guest and I felt uncomfortable. read more

Jay's pizza is so delicious, I have dreams about the next time I'm coming back. My mouth is watering just writing this post. You will not be disappointed! read more

Just had the square pizza (Red Top) for the first time last night and it was amazing. We dine at Jay's often and have yet to have a pizza that is anything less than scrumptious, but they've outdone themselves now with the square pizzas. I think the Red Top square might be my favorite pizza in Buffalo now. Which is saying a lot. We were born and raised on Bocce and other traditional Buffalo pizzas, which we still love, but Jay's is in a class unto itself. And everyone there is super friendly, too. read more