Currently on a mission to find some of the best pizza on Long Island and this is definitely a top spot! Nico's Charred Pies is the definition of a hidden gem. It's a pizza truck nestled in the back of a brewery serving up some serious dough. The crust is super thin and crispy. The sauce is so flavorful. You can taste the freshness of the tomatoes, garlic, and the herbs. Even though it was super sauced up, the crust didn't get soggy at all! The slices are on the bigger side too, so I'd highly recommend coming with a group to order another pie flavor to mix and match. You can use the space of the brewery to eat your pizza while enjoying some drinks. The interior is very bright and airy. It seems they're trying to open up their own brick and mortar so I am definitely looking forward to that! read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Red pie - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Amazing pizza. Super friendly folks in the back of Root and Branch Brewery. $22-30 per pie depending on the variety. All well done so if char ain't your thing, you won't be pleased. Light and crispy with tons of options. A must try. read more

Pizza was good but wasn't as charred as we'd hope which was a bummer. But service was good and fast

Had to stop by after Dave's reviews in my relentless pursuit of the best pizza in America. The vibes at Nico's were excellent - it's off the beaten path, but the brewery attached is wonderful and creates a unique experience. The pizza was solid - very thin with no flop, a distinctive sauce, and nice cheese. Not necessarily my style on the dough - it was the kind of dough with a bumpy bottom for lack of a technical term, and the crisp was good but not the kind of char that I prefer. No indictment on the pizza though, as it was definitely solid if not my preferred style. Can't go wrong with the chocolate chip cookie either! read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Really was so good. Lives up to the hype. But I love thin, crispy pizza! Service was amazing and worth the wait. Need to try the cookies next time. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Spicy red - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

Nico's charred pies are about the best crispy pizza you'll find in Suffolk county. It's a little tricky to find. You have to park under the train trestle & walk through the brewery but it's worth it. Beware: Google Maps will take you to the previous street where you can't enter. Seemed like they put a lot of TLC in their operation. It's a trip for me but I'll have to go back to try some of their other pies. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

I finally got to try the pizza. Came Thursday at noon when the open. It was beautiful out so people were sitting outside It was still a line for pizza. The pizza did not disappoint. Super crispy can't wait to try their other pies read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Original - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

The crust was delicious and the cookie was amazing. What I didn't like was the sauce. It was wayyyy too salty. It's a shame too bc they def perfected the pizza crust. I'd give them another try but probably get a white pie next time. read more

Arguably the best pizza on the island, slow fermented, i can eat a whole pie in one sitting and get back to work and not feel bloated. *chefs kiss* read more

Probably one of the best pizzas I've had here on LI. I felt I needed to stop by before it gets completely insane from all the people finding out about it from Barstool. Some tips: If you want to try it, go early in the day, at the moment, they are not taking pre-orders or take out over the phone. They operate out of a small trailer with limited space. I had wanted to try the sausage pizza but by the time I got there, they were out of sausage, so I got pepperoni. The pizza had a nice char, the sauce was excellent, I appreciated it not being too herb heavy. The pepperoni they use is the best cup and char from Ezzos, so you know they are using good quality ingredients. Definitely enjoyable. read more

Review of Nico's Charred Pies - Copiague, NY As a longtime pizza enthusiast, I was genuinely excited to finally try Nico's Charred Pies--a spot that's been getting a fair bit of buzz in the local food scene. Tucked behind a charming little brewery in Copiague, Nico's operates out of a food truck, adding to its hidden-gem appeal. After a short 20-minute wait, I received my order along with a cold Mexican Coke, ready to see what the hype was about. First impressions: the pizza came out looking rustic and true to its name--charred. Unfortunately, it crossed the line from pleasantly smoky to noticeably burnt, which overshadowed the flavor of the crust for me. Another thing that stood out was the heavy hand with the oregano. I'm guessing it was fresh Sicilian oregano, which has a bold flavor--but in this case, it dominated the entire pie. A lighter touch could really elevate the experience instead of overwhelming it. To be fair, I can imagine this pizza pairing really well with a cold beer and good company. In that setting, the strong flavors and extra char might work. But as someone who came purely for the pizza, sober and hungry, I found myself focusing on the bitter edge of the crust and the excessive herbs. I do believe there's potential here--Nico's clearly aims for a distinct style, and that's always worth something. I'd be open to trying it again, maybe asking for less oregano and a lighter char next time. Until then, I wish them continued success and hope to taste a more balanced pie in the future. read more

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Delicious fresh pizza. So happy we came to try. We see outside on the patio area which was very nice except when the train went by lol otherwise definitely a great find read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Regular pie and sausage pie - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

Very good pizza. I enjoyed beer too and I'm not a beer person by far. I'd come again if in the region.

This place is definitely worth the drive if you're not local.Located under the Copaigue LIRR, attached to an excellent LI Brewery, Root & Branch, the atmosphere, vibe and casual relaxed feel is perfect for the Best Long Island Pizza around.Bring the kids, the dog and have a great mellow time. Order your favorite delicious pie and have an equally delicious choice of beer while you wait. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Pizza Menu - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

This place is inside Root + Branch Brewing Company. You can walk right to the back and grab a pie to go or stay and eat. They work out of a food truck setup. We were lucky there wasn't a line when we went. The pizza is superrrrr crispy and thin and is absolutely delicious. You can easily eat two slices without feeling weighed down since it's not heavy. The staff was really nice, and the pizza came out pretty quickly. Simple, friendly, and so good. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Original - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

Delicious but must be eaten warm! Right out of the oven is perfection. Reminded me of when i Was in Italy read more

Always excellent! The pizza, the beer, the ambiance is always outstanding! AAA+++. Could literally eat here every weekend! read more

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My newest obsession. Pies are large, thin, charred (duh) & made with top notch ingredients. Nico's located inside trailer with a pizza oven inside! Located @ Root & Branch. Favorite pie is the special "Stinger" which is topped with Jalepenos & pepperoni or sausage. The Original pie is fantastic as well. Staff is friendly & efficient & a pleasure to chat with while waiting. I usually take it to go BUT also love to sit outside of brewery at one of their picnic tables. Parking under train tracks near entrance to ROOT & BRANCH brewery or backside of brewery. read more

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Everything is great! Pizza, beer and cookies ! Worth the ride from where ever you are!

I am a human who LOVES pizza. I've studied and learned how to make pizza at home in a regular oven with homemade dough and sauce. I was excited to try Nico's because it was that charred style and I never had that charred style that had such a high rating. So, to the pizza. I got two pies. Classic and something called a Dante, which had a slight spice, and some special sausage from Brooklyn. Classic was $23 and the Dante was $30. I don't need to go into the details of each pie. The overall experience was that this was a niche thing and I am glad I tried it, but will probably never go out of my way to have it again. The crust is the only thing making this place stand out, and it stands out. It is very crispy and holds the toppings well, but mostly because they char it to the point that it is burnt tasting. If you like that, and I do for a few bites before it gets old, then you might like this. I found myself tossing some parts of the crust because they looked more like charcoal than toasty dough. Okay, it's "charred pies", I get it. Fair enough. No knock on them for that, but... I paid $70+ (with tip) for 2 pies. I tip because we live in a country that's too expensive for everyone who just works and doesn't scam. Whatever. That $70 got me less cheese and toppings on 2 pies than I put on one of my homemade pies. The classic pie had 4 or 5 pieces of basil thrown on it in no particular pattern, so some slices had a tiny sliver and other slices had 2 whole leaves on them. I like basil a lot. This made me sad. The Dante had an Italian sausage described as having fennel seed taste. I happen to really like that and that's why I ordered this, but the sausage just tasted like salty slices of meat. I tasted no fennel. In addition, I was trying to appreciate the sauce on both pies, but it was mostly a basic, no-identity sauce. Nothing stood out about it. It was red. It was obviously made out of tomatoes. That was it. Overall, I get the hype. It's different, and you get a change from the typical floppy too thick slices too many places sell on the Island. If this place was down the block from me, I'd go back from time to time when I wanted that crispy crust that I have to pick some burnt pieces off. But it's out of the way, and for the price, it is not worth it to go back. read more

This beer garden/food truck pizza is tucked away and a bit hard to find. It has a parking lot out in front with outdoor seating and many tables inside. It's simple. It's clean. It's very friendly. There are about a dozen and a half beers on tap. All reasonably priced and unique. Cold and served with a smile. Through a glass door is literally a pizza truck. They are super friendly with only about 6 pizzas. They are charred and thin and hot and delicious. We had the original and left craving a few more pies. Very kid friendly and there is no pressure to eat and rush. This is a hidden gem and if you like very thin, artisan pizza, put your GPS on and find this place! read more

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great pizza excellent ingredients crisp but still just enough dough in the bite......excellent red sauce

Honestly this is my favorite pizza on Long Island. It's crisp, flavorful and fresh. I live 35 minutes away and continue to make the drive for a perfect pie on the regular. read more

The Pizza was perfect thin crust fresh ingredients brought 2 pies home and the family loved it. we also bought chocolate chip cookies they were also delicious. if you haven't gone here put it on your to do list read more

Came here/Root + Branch on a Friday night for some lowkey pizza and craft beers. I had been wanting to try Root + Branch for a while since I moved to Suffolk and didn't realize they had a pizza place in store too, and boy do they make a good pie! We ordered the French onion, the jalapeño pepperoni and a traditional Margherita, each of them delicious in their own right, but if you're getting just one, then my favorite was the jalapeño pie. Crust is super light and crispy, but flexible, which was a pleasant surprise to the pizza folder in me that is used to these thin neapolitan style pies that break apart on me. Pair their pies with any delicious beer from the bar and you have a recipe for a great night. Service was kind and relatively quick and decent amount of seating even on a Friday night (there's even more outdoor if the weather is nice). Parking right in front is plentiful and right near the train should you choose that option. A lowkey spot to enjoy good eats and drinks, chalk me up for plenty of return visits. read more

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Wow! Seriously super tasty and what a hidden gem. The place is modern, clean, open, with plenty of seating inside and out. The trick is, when driving by, look under the train tracks for a white building... not the condos across the street. I passed by 3x and could not notice it. Also, it's a brewery and the pizza is made in a truck attached to the brewery. Great find and amazing pizza. So tasty. Beats New Haven CT read more

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Root + Branch Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Copiague, New York in July 2022. It was founded by long-time friends and business partners Anthony Sorice and Ryan Mauban. The duo met when they worked as bartenders at Tørst: a popular craft beer bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Sorice eventually became an assistant brewer at Brooklyn's Three's Brewing Company and later head brewer at LIC BEER Project, while Mauban worked around at other Brooklyn restaurants. The two eventually decided to open their own brewery. They officially founded their brewery and brand in 2018 as a gypsy brewing operation. They chose the name 'Root + Branch' in reference to a literary group and magazine that Sorice's old college history professor started with his former colleagues. Sorice has a love for history and philosophy and originally thought about becoming a history professor. The duo brewed their first batches of beer at larger established breweries like Twelve Percent Beer Project (North Haven, CT), Great South Bay Brewery (Bay Shore, NY), and Evil Twin Brewing (Queens, NY). After four years of hard work, they finally opened their own space on Long Island underneath an elevated railway. Sorice and Mauban wanted to offer a food option to encourage their customers to stay at the brewery longer. They enlisted the help of Sorice's father, Frank Sorice: a former pizzaiolo who was experimenting with wood-fired pies in his backyard. Brother Chris Sorice also came on board and the new wood-fired pizza operation was dubbed "Nico's Charred Pies", named for a beloved family dog. My family and I recently visited Root + Branch Brewing for the first time. My wife asked me where I wanted to go to celebrate my 40th Birthday, and I chose Root + Branch without hesitation. Although I had never visited the brewery, I had first tried their beer when they were brewing at Twelve Percent Beer Project (which is just a short drive from my house) and I began following them closely from then on. We really liked the location: small yet intimate, very quiet, chill vibes, not crowded at all. We also liked that it was located right underneath an elevated railway for the Long Island Railroad. My family and I enjoyed watching trains rolling by every so often. The brewery doesn't offer flights but they do offer short pours. I enjoyed samples of "Grammatical Fiction" (New England IPA), "Ben Is Dead" (Double New England IPA), "Reel Ten" (Double New England IPA), and "Drawing The Line" (Triple New England IPA). Every single beer that I tried was fantastic; each one better than the previous one. We were also equally excited to try some pizza from Nico's Charred Pies. We ordered and split the "G&R Upside Down Margherita" (aged and G&R Deli hand-stretched fresh mozz, tomato, Sicilian oregano, pecorino, basil, evoo, grana padano; we opted to add pepperoni, fresh burrata, hot honey) and the "G&R Special White" (aged and G&R Deli hand-stretched fresh mozz, pecorino, garlic, lemon, whipped ricotta, tellicherry black pepper, G&R pistachio pesto, evoo, grana padano). OMG! Not only is the beer at Root + Branch out of this world but so is the pizza! It's been a while since I was this impressed with a brewery (or pizzeria for that matter). I also must add that all of the staff were just lovely. I would easily list Root + Branch as one of my Top 5 favorite breweries and I can't wait to go back. read more

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We have been ordering the pizza at work for the last five Fridays in a row and we order about four different kinds. They're all unbelievable. read more

Food and service was really fast. Great spot to eat and relax with friends and family. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - a slice of pizza on a paper plate - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

An amazing delicious pizza experience. From ordering and hanging at the brewery to eating those amazing pizza pies. Highly recommend ! read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Draft beer from the brewery - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Sooooo good! Quick service. Great ambiance. Some of the best pizza I've had on Long Island. Would recommend 10/10.

Nico's is a food truck inside a brewery on Long Island. They specialize in well done Pizza, and well done it is. I got two pies. One was a original and the other was sausage. Both were great. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Two pies. top one sausage bottom original... GREAT - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Some of the best pizza on long island maybe even New York. Always consistent, friendly staff. Just wish they were open more days read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Hands down Top Five Best Pizza in New York Period! Guarantee you'll be as impressed and appreciate the recommendation The ambiance is very cool and hip. If you're looking for a serious pizza take the trip it's 100% worth it!!! read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Look at that master piece - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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The good and the bad... The good was that the location and the atmosphere is so cool, especially for a family looking to get out. It's very casual and seems like a great place for family's to meet and hang out. Plus that there is a brewery there is much room for improvement on the pizza in terms of making it cost effective for both the buyer and consumer. Because this is such a great location I feel like young family's woul appreciate simpler ingredients even if it cuts the price a few dollars. I see real potential! We had a great night out! read more

Great food and service. They are a food truck parked behind a great beer spot so the ambiance isn't really their thing, but the concept of a brick oven pizza, food truck, is pretty cool. read more

Wow! If you love your pizza nice and thin, this is where its at. Blown away! Also, theres a brewery inside. Very modern decor. Will be back. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

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Great pies from Nico's. Very impressed. Went in for a few IPAs from Root and Branch and tried a pie from Nico's. Absolutely delicious. Great char on the pie. Added a little hot honey. Was really good. Would recommend coming here for the pizza even if you're not into IPA beer. Yes it was that good. By the train tracks in Copiague read more

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The pizza at Nico's was amazing. I got the original pie. They do a perfect ratio of pizza sauce to mozzarella cheese. This is definitely a must try place. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York

This was delicious. It's a pizza truck on the premises of Root + Branch Brewing. The pies are in between a personal pie and a large pie. I got the original and ended up eating the whole thing because it's so good. Very crispy with the right amount of char. I'll definitely have again when I'm back at the brewery. read more

Nico's Charred Pies - a slice missing - Pizza Near Me - Copiague, New York