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    Louie's Pizza

    4.6 (636 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Pizza
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Peter Parker probably eats here regularly, but anonymously
    Michael L.

    Location across from Elmhurst hospital can be chaotic and parking is tight, but the pizza here is impossibly thin and crispy. Haven't had any pizza like this since Pizza Palace on Bayard Street by Columbus Park closed. Easy to eat half a pie by oneself. Crispy, thin crust, perfect amount of sauce and oil (about 2 drips per plain slice, not drowning, but reminds you that this is true NYC pizza), lightly cheesed, but still has a good stringy mozzarella pull. For a similar, but slightly thicker (100% yum factor) NYC slice, it's Manos in Ridgewood. For, the thinnest and crispiest plain slice in NYC, Louie's is the standard bearer. Parked in front, ordered a whole pie, ran inside, threw down some cash, waited outside for the fresh pie to bake. 10 minutes later the owner (possibly Louie hisself) delivers the fresh pie to my car outside and actually thanks me. True Twilight Zone stuff. I scarf a fresh, hot slice straight from the carton before stowing the balance back to Long Island for additional reheat confirmation. With all the political nonsense ongoing, thank Goodness that a righteous, NYC plain slice is still alive, well and residing in un-hipster, un-gentrified, un-apologetically friendly-neighborhood Spiderman Elmhurst. "Best NYC style pizza" is a term that is minimized and bandied about every time some new $60, limited-run, kraft pizza from Japan is the current darling. We submit that this is not the case here. May Louie's be here after all the LES, deep dish, 3 Michelin star bakers and pizza itamae have exhausted their day in the limelight - and leases. $20 all-in (until the hipster masses beat a path here to make Louie's their pizza crusade ) Thank you Louie for giving us working class masses the best, true, unlimited, unpretentious, no-lines, no soup Nazi, no upsell, satisfyingly NYC pizza a $20 can still buy. PS: please don't renovate or move as your pizzeria is a time-capsule whose prime ingredient is sincerity.

    Ingrid S.

    I came here last week with my friend and a group of foodies to help support this wonderful pizza place in Jackson Heights, Queens. The staff here are amazing and literally help keep criminals off the street and are devoted to their community. Ironically, I didn't get to try the pizza. Just means, I have to come back some day. But I hear the Sicilian is amazing. This place makes way more than just pizza and has house made fresh pasta and more unique dishes that you would never expect in a pizza parlor like ribeye steak. We ended up splitting and sharing entrees: Agnolotti (Kind of ravioli shaped and stuffed with ricotta and spinach in a pesto sauce), Fettuccine Bolognese, Penne in a tomato sauce (not sure if it was vodka or arrabiata), chicken with crabmeat, and the ribeye steak. My favorite easily and very oddly was the chicken slathered in a mustard sauce with crabmeat. This was the most juicy and tantalizingly delicious chicken I've had in a minute. I would also never have ordered this in a million years. So I'm glad someone else thought to include this. The pastas were very good even though I only tried a tiny bit but I'd definitely order the agnolotti. The steak was cooked surprisingly to perfection. The prices are also incredibly reasonable. This entire meal did not break the bank. I think their slices also go for only $3 and a specialty slice is $4.50. Very old school family oriented and classic.

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    Andrew C.

    On my way to the Met game I stopped by Louie's a solid neighborhood pizza slice shop. Conveniently located off the 7 train 82nd st stop. Busy, active and definitely for the community given the notes, decorations. I always wanted to stop by here for a slice after watching the owner and father's heroic effort protecting an Asian lady who was being robbed in front of their store. Slice was solid at $3. OK looking undercarriage but limited floop. Only knock is bottom had too much flour remaining. Solid neighborhood spot. People were getting pasta dishes too. Ample seating. Friendly staff.

    Ray E.

    Love love love the crispy crust on a cheese slice. I don't usually eat the crust at other pizza joints but I eat it all here. No flop and the crunchy crisp when you take your first bite will make u a fan. The grandma pizza is also my favorite. The staff are great people and that is why I keep coming back. I got to try the ribeye steak next time. Yes, ribeye steak. Way too many ppl have told me the steak is top notch.

    Jason T.

    Ate here today for lunch by myself while walking around my neighborhood. I definitely got two different kinds of slices which are both the Sicilian slice and the grandma pie slice that it was absolutely delicious and amazing. The service there was also attentive and super fast and friendly. This was also a hidden gem near my neighborhood and many thanks to the actual Louie guy for taking my orders. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

    Grandma Slice.  Favorite slice of the day.  So good!
    Tim S.

    My Brother and I were going to try out as many pizza places as we could on our drive through the city. Louie's was our 2nd stop of the day, and when the day was over, it turned out to be my favorite slice of the day! We went with one of their grandma slices. This slice was so damned good! Huge square of pizza with fresh mozzarella, great sauce and a super crisp crust. Textures and taste were on point. It did have a lingering strong oregano aftertaste, but even with that, it was still an amazing slice and my favorite of the day. I would eat here every day if I lived close by. Haven't had anything close to as good of a square slice as this one at Louie's!

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    Russell F.

    If pizza is the mana of life, then Louie's is one of the cathedrals to great pizza. Just landing at LaGuardia and having a hankering for some REAL New York pizza, I found Louie's of Elmhurst. The only thing disappointing was parking is the worst, especially on a Saturday night. I ordered a Grandma's pie, a plain cheese pie, and a chicken roll. The sauce at Louie's stands out as one of the best I have ever had on pizza. And each pie's sauce was different enough to differentiate between them. Both very zesty with strong flavors of garlic & oregano. The sauce of legends. The sauce that cradles the cheese perfectly on hand tossed crusts that are baked to perfection and actually reheat the next day tasting, believe it or not, better than fresh out of the box. The Grandma's was a substantial slab of pizza making art; a perfect example of what happens when the sauce brings together all the ingredients into an orgasm of flavor in your mouth. The plain slice was as delicious in a much simpler form. Again, the sauce and the ratio of sauce: cheese: crust was perfect. Magic happened between the cheese and crust leading to a flavor that is pizza nirvana. Oh yeah, the chicken roll was great. Lots of chicken, just the right amount of cheese, not overly breaded with a side of sauce. Really good and substantial. But, the pizza reigns supreme at Louie's.

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    Joe C.

    Louie's is located in a neighborhood that is absolutely bursting with energy and life, so it makes perfect sense that a restaurant so entwined in the neighborhood is so vibrant. The owner greets people from behind the counter and is as interested in asking local kids about how school is as asking new visitors to his place where they're from. That's an old school vibe and I'm here for it. Of course I'm also all about the food, and I'm happy to say that it was exceptional. I brought along my go-to judge of chicken rolls and she was quite impressed. The flavor of the chicken was amazing, the cheese to sauce ratio (enough but not too much sauce, lots of cheese) was perfect, and the size of the sandwich was massive. That last point makes me happy because recently a lot of places are cutting corners and Louie's is definately not. A $10 sandwich should be substantial and delicious, and here it unquestionably is. We also found room to try their legendary Grandma Slice, which was everything that we hoped it would be. Airy, sauced properly, cheesy and crisp, it was a masterclass in (arguably) that third category of NY pizza. Louie's is a short walk from the 74th / Broadway subway hub, even shorter from the 82nd St. 7 train stop, which makes it easy to get to from all of the boroughs that matter, and about 20 minutes from Manhattan. There's really no reason for you not to go.

    Kevin B.

    Checked out Louie's after a nice Mets win. Located in the Queens/Jackson Heights neighborhood place is a must try for lovers of homemade Italian cuisine. Perfect spot to grab a NY slice or try any of their homemade pastas. Service was 10/10, folks were passionate about their food I knew I was in for a treat. Place was rockin on a late Sat night, couple tables and booths inside not large. I went with a pepperoni slice as an appetizer, good crisp on the pizza and for sure hit the spot. For entrees my wife opted for the Chicken Parm and I went with the Fettuccine Bolognese which is their meat sauce made with ground beef and veal. Heaping portions that made even better leftovers the next day, I can't wait to return to this place, LOVE Louie's!!

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    Sadia H.

    This local pizzeria is a must to patronize each time I come home to Elmhurst. The family who runs this business is so endearing and qualified. The pizzeria is clean and well-kept. It's normal for customers to tell the young man (I forget his name) their order and leave, as I did, to run nearby errands. Upon seeing you return, the young man will loudly declare your order is ready, piping hot to pick up and go. This time, mine was a large cheese pie. Tipping is optional but I always slide in a dollar or two. The pizza is fantastic--thin, cheesy, saucy. I hope Louies is always in business; they are the heartbeat of Baxter Avenue.

    Huge overstuffed chicken roll
    Karen A.

    Updating an original review. As usual The grandma pie was perfect as usual. It is wonderful seeing "family" again.

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    Polly H.

    If you ask anyone, I love a good slice of pizza anytime! It doesn't even have to be complicated with tons of toppings. When I am hungry, one regular slice or Sicilian is all it takes. Truly! How would I describe the slice? Delicious crust. Unburned bottom. Tasty! I usually grab my slice to go, but today I was just so tired and needed a place to sit. So good news, now you can have a seat and enjoy your food...yes, I repeat there is indoor seating! Yay! It's good vibes in here! I just feel at home. Not to mention that the owner, Louie, is really warm and kind. It just has that family feel...I don't how else to describe the ambience except simple yet homey/comfy. It's so cool to see the art on the walls...a rendering of Louie's Pizzeria on the walls that you could tell was painted/drawn with love. Plus, I like to see so many different walks of life come through.

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    The food was delicious. It was recommended by my son. Glad that I did. I will recommend Louie's to all my friends

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    4 months ago

    Some of the best pizza in NYC, would highly recommend getting a slice. Lou is always nice to say hi to too.

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    Best slice in JH hands down. I tried because i found on TT and went two days in a row it's so good !!

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    9 months ago

    Excellent authentic NY pizza! Had a slice of grandma's and a regular slice. Both were wonderful. Highly recommended.

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    Very good pizza. Went with regular slice and a grandma slice. Met Louie and he was great.

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    Do they deliver?

    Yes, we offer delivery within our local service area. Our current boundaries are Northern Blvd, Queens Blvd, 94th Street, and 70th Street. Give us a call and we’ll be happy to confirm if you're within range!

    Are you using halal chicken , pepperoni?

    I use only beef and chicken products since I am Muslim. But unfortunately we don't use halal.

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    It's been almost 15yrs since I last visit this fine establishment. Childhood nostalgia hit when I…read moreentered and proudly show the place to my husband and friend. They had revamp the place and it looked nothing like my childhood but the taste was there (unless I put it on a pedestal). It's not your typical pizzeria. They specialize in 10" pan pizza with crispy crusts. They do not do slices... only whole pies. Food quality is still amazing! I remember as a child they had the paper wrapper that had coupons on it. My siblings and I would save all the paper coupons for free pie (collect 10 for 1 free pie). Not sure if they still do that. They used to also offer free balloons to all kids there. They had a huge helium tank and assorted color balloons that they would blow up on the spot for all kids. Very family-oriented/friendly local pizza spot. We order led my favorite pie: Onion & Pepper pie but added Pepperoni and garlic knots. It was soooo goood that I was super happy to come back for another taste. I hope the next visit won't be as long.

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