Really, really good tavern pie, although I wouldn't necessarily call it a traditional tavern pizza. When I think tavern, I think crackery crust. That is not this. The caramelized ring of cheese around the edge is brilliant. The bottom was a hair undercooked and therefore a little limp but not too bad. One other reason for the limp is the very generous amount of cheese that solidifies into a shield atop the pizza. The sauce is a tad sweet but not too bad. I know I have nitpicked a bit here but it is still excellent pizza and worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Crust ended up a tad soft but it was pretty well baked. - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

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8/14/25 - Went to a pizza shop today that I have never tried. I am not sure how I never ate here considering that I've driven passed this place a thousand times taking Alex to and from dance class. TJ's Pizza and Catering is located in Parlin, NJ. I went in with the intention of ordering a large plain and a large Sicilian. But there's a sign on the wall that refers to this place as the home of the Tavern Pie. Tavern Pie? What in the world is that? Never saw that anywhere on Staten Island when I was growing up. But if that's your specialty, scratch off the Sicilian and add one Tavern Pie. The good: The plain pie was wonderful. It's the neopolitan style we all grew up eating. When I opened the box, the aroma immediately brought me back to Al's Pizza on Jewett Ave in Staten Island. I knew I was going to like it. And it didn't disappoint. The flavor of the sauce explodes in your mouth on the very first bite. The crust was pretty good too... crunchy and very little limpness. The cheese is very flavorful. And its real cheese with flavor.... not the cheap version. The foot traffic in this place is incredible. It took about 20 minutes to cook the pies and in that time, I easily saw 25 people coming in. The staff is super friendly kick-starting conversations about football with the majority of the people that came in. And to their credit, they knew everyone's names! In my mind, this definitely speaks to them having a loyal customer base. The bad: I was not a big fan of the Tavern Pie. As I am learning, Tavern Pie is a very thin crust pie cooked well. TJ's version isn't terrible, but it's not one that I'd run to buy again. The sauce wasn't as flavorful and all that cooking took the flavor out of the cheese. Not sure why it wasn't as flavorful overall if it's the same ingredients just cooked longer. Maybe this your thing? It's nice to try but its not for me. Overall Rating: C+ My score probably should have been a smidge higher but when I try your specialty and it's just average, you get points taken off. read more

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Tavern pizza !!!! Everything was delicious, the pastas with meatballs & the chicken parmigiana was second to none ! read more

Good pizza. Great looking tavern pie. Wish it just had a little more zing. Gonna have to try the cheesesteak next time, it looked pretty good while I was there. read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Sausage tavern pie. Solid 4 out of 5. - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

Awesome. Love the tavern pie, it is the best. Always stop here when I'm in the area. Can't wait to go back. read more

I order from this place on occasion... Its always good to be able to order online in advance via their website... Pizza and their sandwiches are always awesome... Burgers rock as well read more

Ordered today and not at all disappointed, had Sicilian pie and it was as good or better than any Brooklyn NY pie I've ever had, also had their Tavern pie, thin crust with olive oil and seasoned perfectly adding toppings or even condiments would subtract from this pie, it is perfect as delivered, if you're not sure that you would like it stop by and buy a single slice, just don't blame me if you develop a pizza addiction!!!! read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

Old school great tasting pizza! Top notch customer service and delivery! Bs bs bs to get 85 characters yay pizza!

Meatball parm sub tasteless. Sauce is blah and it's a meat BALL sub. Why were they sliced up. Where are my meatballs. Sheeshh. Ordered side of vodka sauce. Watery as hek. Had to slather the sub in Raos marinara to eat it . Idk how it gets good reviews. Nothing I tried so far I like how read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Watery vodka sauce - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

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I would give no stars if I could. I live in Parlin And it's so hard to find a good pizzeria. So I decided to give TJ's a chance. I ordered the quote in quote Famous Tavern Pie with sausage. First of all I barely saw any sausage on the pizza. Then I took a bite, that was the most disgusting pizza I ever had. 20 bucks down the drain because I had it delivered. I will never eat from there again. I wish I could have returned it. I used to live in West Orange and if you want a good Tavern Pie go to Star Tavern they are the best. I guess I'll have to take that drive if I want a Real Tavern Pie. read more

It was my first visit to this establishment and I really enjoyed the pepperoni pizza and I will certainly return.

This is an update... TJs is still one of the best places to order from! During the pandemic and this past year they've gone above and beyond in service and food. Accommodating as well as resolving and issues quickly. Everyone there has been and is friendly and polite. read more

This was the first take out we ordered in the area on a whim and I am glad we started strong with TJs. We ordered a little of everything: small plain pizza, pork roll sub, french fries, and penne ala vodka. The pizza had good flavor and definitely holds up. I personally ask for pizzas a little well done so it's crispier (and after this round, I will probably do the same when ordering again). My fiance really enjoyed his pork roll sub (though he thought the bread could be a little better but it may have been one-off). The penne was tasty, but I would probably put some parm and hot flakes on as a personal preference. Overall, this is a very tasty spot, and we will definitely try out more of the menu as time goes on! ((COVID TIMES so this was for delivery!)) read more

Tavern pie is thin , crispy and sauce is out to edge. Great pie, brought back to my sister & she will now consider this her go to pizza place read more

Based on first impression, I'd give 3 stars. Ordered a large pizza, a slice of tavern pie, and garlic knots. The pizza was ok, nothing special about it. The knots tasted like oil and were firm. Since the tavern slice was great, we ordered a second time the next week. We got the tavern pie, which was delish (is there sugar added??) and a Caesar salad. It's a vinaigrette based dressing vs creamy and was very good. It was a little overdressed - but still very good. Do yourself a favor and order the tavern (bar) pie rather than a regular pizza. read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Chicken Caesar - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

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Ordered 5 different pizzas and 4 orders of garlic knots through the Slice app in advance for a party. It was ready exactly at the time I ordered it for and everything delicious, especially the white pizza with fried eggplant and the knots. Will definitely recommend to everyone going forward. Thank you! read more

NOT BAD a little take too long for this one tho. Hurry the F up!!! The pizza is good tho try it. Just wait like over an hour for these slow pokes. read more

Decided to try this pizza place as we haven't had luck with our other 2 goto's as of late. As suggested by some other reviewers we ordered the tavern pie and also went for the fried broccoli appetizer. We had no idea what a tavern pie and there wasn't any description so it was merely a choice based on suggestions and photos. The pizza wasn't really anything special and honestly if I could compare it to something I would say it taste just like if you've attempted to make pizza at home with limited ingredients. Like if you took a can of Ragu pasta sauce spread it on a pre-made bobili dough and sprinkled cheese on it. Sauce was too sweet and the size of the pie was somewhat small, the entire pizza was under filling because it was very thin. Could have been better if it was crispier, personally wouldn't recommend anyone getting this. Still shocked how so many other people talk so highly of this pie. Not everything was negative about the order, the fried broccoli appetizer was awesome and we would get that again. The odd part was the online description wasn't the same of what was actually in the app but regardless it was good. Overall I'd have to try there regular or other types of pies to see if they rate better therefore the 3 stars I feel is a fair assessment. read more

Second time recently ordering the signature Tavern Pie . First time delivery... pizza was super sloppy... my toothless brother loved it... eggplant rolotini was also undercooked. Second time ordered with garlic for pick up... smelled great.. but garlic was like from a jar... and again super sloppy... Maybe I'll get again when I'm toothless. This from a pricey pie read more

Great pizza salads and not sure how keto it really is but their cauliflower pizza is amazing especially with a well done crust. Yum!

We usually order take out from TJs Pizzeria for those "end of the week too tire to cook Fridays" or on "lazy Sundays"... We have always been satisfied with their customer service and prompt delivery. Among the various dishes we have enjoyed are Buffalo Chicken Wings, Garlic Knots, Mussels, and our son loves their Shrimp Basket appetizer. During the summer we like to pair a salad with pizza, our favorites from here are either Antipasto or Italian Salad accompanied by plain Tavern Pizza; yummy good!! The salads are always cold and refreshing while the Tavern pizza is one of the best around! Crispy crust topped with the perfect combination of sauce and cheese. We also have been delighted by their hot and cold subs with Fat TJs being the preferred! We truly like TJs for the variety and quality of its food! Check them out! read more

Best pizza in the area and has some of the best subs in town. I'm partial to the Buffalo chicken cheesesteak, but I've had others that were just as good. The staff is very friendly and provides fast, quality service. You can't go wrong with TJ's! read more

I pass by this place on my drive home almost every night, so I finally caved and went in. I was pleasantly surprised on a Tuesday by the window selection. I did a thin crust plain, 2 buffalo chicken, 1 thin crust vodka square slice, and a pepperoni. Wife really liked the thin crust and vodka slices. I had a bite of the vodka and loved the sauce. The regular slices had a nice crunch, thick enough crust to just barely hold the toppings and stay straight, and really tasty toppings. The buffalo slices had blue cheese, so that ruled them out for wife (she likes either no dressing or ranch). Overall, super satisfied here. read more

Yummy best pizza by my job..yay half way to home always best fresh white cheese pizza my favorite with some parmesan cheese and now a great dessert tiramisu but small and to go cup super good mouth watering no where else had this flavor before ! Def worth trying ! I have had other slices plain and chicken bbq before for my family and we all love it ! read more

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I went there for a take out order, like we often do. But then I unfortunately left my phone on the counter and drove home. While enjoying our pizza, there was a knock on the door and a TJs employee hand-delivered my phone.!!! That kind of customer service and personal care cannot be taken for granted. I am so incredibly impressed and appreciative of that gesture... THANK YOU read more

We finally found a pizza place that we both enjoy! Not only that we love their pasta and salads! Tj's is hands down the best pizza place in the area. The staff are always friendly and super attentive. Their delivery is quick too! read more

Such good pizza. Fried ravioli is perfect, even delivered. The food always tastes great. My husband always gets the "Fat Pizza" and raves about it. I love their sauce, so I generally get plain or veggie pizza and/or some type of appetizer or salad. Cannot complain about the food. Their website however- is like RARELY working. I suggest getting a new web host. Or, put your menu on your FB page so that if the website is down, you can still have access to the menu online. Definitely recommend TJ's. read more

Definitely 5 STARS FOR ME. Great service, Good food. Staff very helpful and pleasant in person or on the phone ---regardless if your are picking up in person, asking for no contact home delivery or pickup. Thank you T J's Pizzeria & Catering. read more

This is a solid pie. I really think its the best in the area. My first time and Ill certainly be returning. read more

T J's Pizzeria & Catering - Pizza Near Me - Parlin, New Jersey

Great take out, we had mozzarella sticks, spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed shells, and veal parmigiana. All served with salad and bread. Many salad dressing options. Salad medium size, all ingredients very fresh. Shells, spaghetti and meatballs, excellent. Veal was our least favorite, but still fine. Sauce was delicious. Entire order was expertly prepared. Large portions, served hot out of the oven. Bread was soft and fresh. Very well packaged. Big shout out to the young lady at the counter. She was friendly, polite and though busy, well organized and ensured that the chilled salads were adequately separated from the hot foods. The entire order was 100% accurate and all special requests perfect. The prices are very fair. Plenty of parking. All of this does not happen by accident. The owners are clearly very detail oriented and it shows. Always excited to see a thriving small business. I'll be back. read more

I live in NYC now but grew up on this pizza. It was mid-90's so I guess that makes it ~25 years. The slices were my favorite treat then and when I have to come back to the parents and need food, this is still about as good as it gets. Many years of quality food and nice people. Glad to have a local spot like this in my old 'hood! read more

Right by my job so I stop here frequently. The Tavern Pie is the best, old school bar pie from the old days. Vodka Sicilian is out of this world. Chicken Bacon Ranch I think is the best in the area. read more

I just moved to Parlin and have ordered from TJs twice. Food is pretty good! Love the fried raviolis. Staff has been friendly on the phone. Ordering is timely. Update; I've ordered several more times and delivery is always prompt, food is hot, and fresh! Definitely my go to pizza place now :) read more

This is the best tavern pie. Loved the fried mushrooms. Quick delivery. Great sauce for the fried mushrooms. I could eat this pizza every night. It warms up in the oven quickly. read more

Delicious pizza! My husband and I stopped by for a quick bite. They aren't cheap with their sauce and cheese. Everything was great! The tavern slice is bomb! It has the most delicious burnt cheese crust. Domino needs to take some lesson. Highly recommended. read more

I don't know how this place only has 3 stars on yelp. Their food is really good. We've tried a few meals and they've all been delicious. The portions are huge for the price. Also, their pizza is def the best in the area. If you're looking for something different try their tavern pie--awesome! read more

First and last time ever ordering here. Just moved to this side of Old Bridge and decided to try out TJ's for the first time after coming across them in the Grub Hub app. Ordering was pretty simple through the app. Timing was almost on the money too when the guy arrived. No problems there. We ordered a TJ's Fat Kat sub. After opening it, the smell was a little funny. After a little closer inspection, I could see the chicken was not cooked correctly at all. It was still pink and hard as rubber!! I could not even pull it apart with my hands! I immediately called the restaurant and spoke to the manager. To his surprise, he apologized. I requested a refund but he told me since I ordered from Grub Hub, I had to contact them and there is nothing he could do. I figured that was somewhat true but he immediately followed up by saying he would send out another sandwich immediately for the trouble. I proceeded to say thank you and we will see you shortly. Delivery man never arrived. We waited over an hour. After that, I contacted Grub Hub to get my refund. They processed it within minutes. Overall, VERY DISSATISFIED by the quality and service of TJ's. I would highly NOT recommend them! read more

Went there years ago before they moved and closed down for years...THEN it was great. Now - I'm not a fan. I used to work within walking distance and occasionally we would get it for the whole office. It was ok....i started to think it was ok. Stopped in the other night......and it was SO bad I threw it out after 3 bites. It had an awful aftertaste (chemical like)...it was a plain slice. Staff were too busy bullshitting to pay much attention to what i ordered etc. I am done giving TJ's any more chances when the best place ever is a block up the street. Pulcinella's. Gross pizza at TJ's. So disappointed. read more

Excellent pizza and food, best lasagna in the area, great chicken dishes as well. As for salads, their house dressing, balsamic is out of this world, the best dressing I've ever tried. read more

I placed an order online through their website and received my confirmation email. I waited over two hours, giving them the benefit of the doubt because it was storming, before I called to see what was up with the order. I never received an apology for them not processing the order, and all they gave me were excuses. They lost me and my family as their customers, and we've been in this town for over 40 years. Never ordering through them again. read more