Back in business!
For those who know, the original Raceway Pizza & Hero's closed after 52 years. Forward a year later and the new owner has renovated and reopened with the same taste. Once the original closed, I was as saddened as others were but was happy Louie got the enjoy retirement. I had heard there would be a new owner - Louie's 'honorary nephew' - and it finally opened back up very recently.
The inside has been renovated and looks a little more modern. The booths inside behind the fridge are still there, but there is open seating on the other side. In all the years I came here, I never once went into the 'other room', but it's wide open now and can fit plenty of patrons. Outside has a fresh, new coat of paint.
There are plenty of options on the menu - the same as before and there looks to be more than before. I used to get the same things and though I always wanted to expand on trying what was here previously, I never did. Now I get the chance to. One noticeable change is a delivery option being here now. Plenty see behind the glass and everything looks tasty. Everything is apparently the same with quality - passed on from Louie.
I ordered the larger pie and some pepperoni rolls - basically what I've always ordered from here and it tastes close enough. Finding good pizza is hard and not all pizza is created equal, but those appreciating good pizza will find it here. There are 4 other pizzerias within a mile from here, but this is my go to stop for that now that it's open again.
The owner is friendly, welcoming, and nice. I wish him the best of luck.
Parking is metered - both street and lot - unless you park further on a side street. Use caution s the meter police are on Yonkers Avenue very frequently.
It's been a long year waiting for this place to open back up and now it finally is. I missed having this option and I'm happy this is here. I will always miss Louie and while he's not there anymore, this place still is and will always have my business. read more