TLDR: if you like amazing pizza and chicken parm, this place is a must try. Had been a few times to the prior place in this spot and it was decent, but this new incarnation is next level. There is a lot of good pizza in a 20 min radius but Third Proof really stands out. I did not know until I went to write this review that they recently got a monster score from Portnoy, it was fully earned. Friendly pizza joint vibe with great pizza (and chicken parm) made with care and great service. We tried the New Haven style and a Vodka Parm. Being from the New Haven area I had a high bar they need to hit and they did. Perfect thin crispy crust with a touch of char and the right ratio of mozzarella to a delicious sauce with some salty parm to cut the sweet brightness of the tomato sauce. Bonus, it was even cut New Haven style with imperfect small to medium slice size. I don't know if they adjusted after Portnoy made his comment about the slicing style, but well done! Now for the chicky chicky parm parm.... Exceptional - What a huge surprise, delicious crispy thin chicken cutlets topped with delicious creamy vodka sauce and melted mozzarella. And they offer them in 4 different styles. Will go back very soon to try the others. If I had notes - slightly less mozz to checked ration and get a little more brown in the cheese. For a chicken parm it had such a light and flavorful feel. Often times too much sauce and gooey cheese overwhelm the chicken and at Three Proof the perfect chicken stands front and center and is well complimented by sauce and cheese. read more

3.75 stars We had our eye on this place and decided to finally make the trek up one day after all the recent hype on social media (plus we love Tabor so it must run in the family)! We ordered the garlic knots and love that they offer options of marinara or vodka sauce- vodka sauce please! Also had the New Haven since it's not super easy to find around these parts. The garlic knots were disappointing. Not fully cooked on the bottom and some piles of u distinguishable dough but the tops were lightly browned. Perhaps the oven was too hot? Not sure, vodka sauce was great and we loved the fresh generously grated cheese on top but we stopped after we both noted the mushiness of the knots. Consolation was that the flavor was there, just lacking on the cook. On to the pizza- a pie that shows well both on top and bottom. Sauce forward with a good bit of tang and the right amount of cheese. We felt it was a solid pie and while maybe not in the 8's for us, certainly the mid to high 7's. Aside from the knots maybe having an off day- service was very friendly, kind and accommodating and we will one day trek back to try the standard cheese pie! The place was packed for a random Thursday lunch so thats a great sign! read more

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Definitely one of the better pizza joints around. And now with a great Portnoy review, Montville has 3+ 8pt plus places to choose from. The sourdough crust is key to the light and crispy crust. The hot honey ricotta is a favorite in our house. Also, don't sleep on the chicken cutlets - the parm is very large and the best, the buffalo is good and has a kick, the lemon was a little too lemon-y for us. Great staff - say hi to Richie who's making the pies! It is a small location with a few tables - this is a take out spot. read more

My kid in San Diego saw this in Dave Portnoy's... and said, hey Mom, you better check out this new pizza place while you're in Jersey visiting family! There used to be very mediocre pizza places in this strip mall. But this place, which seems to getting hype not just in New Jersey but on social media nationally, is super tasty. We didn't want to have it be too crowded when we went, given the new reviews. So we put in an order a day ahead in person, and then picked it up today right on time. We got a cheese pie and everyone agreed it was very solid. The dough was excellent and the pizza was very flavorful. We are going to try to try the New Haven before we leave town. I wouldn't say this was mind blowing but it was very good. One drawback is that they're so busy they don't have time to do slices. But right now they're not really serving a local drop in crowd, but more foodies in the know who are ordering whole pies. But the pizza is definitely fresher than Gencarelli's. So I'm glad news reached San Diego and my kid could fill me in during my trip! read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Cheese pie! - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

First time trying Third Proof. My coworker who lives in the area told me about it. I came to check it out, and I wasn't disappointed. The food was delicious and worth checking out. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which is refreshing. read more

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Out of this world I must tell you not only does the New Haven pizza taste great the vodka and classic chicken parm are delicious see you soon and love love love what you got going on at Third Proof. Tight clean spot with great service. read more

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I came in with high expectations after reading about this place on NewJersey.com, and I left very impressed. At just 25 years old, the owner clearly has a bright future ahead. I'm not sure where he learned to make pizza, but he absolutely knocked it out of the park with our lunch. We tried three different pies: the Cheese, the Hot Honey Roni, and the New Haven. The Hot Honey Roni was the clear favorite of our group, followed by the Cheese, with the New Haven coming in third. The Cheese pie alone deserves high praise as I'd give it an 8.9. It's really that good. I'll definitely be coming back, especially since it's right down the street from one of my customers. Looking forward to trying more of his pies next time. read more

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WTF? ARE YOU JOKING? Dave Portnoy must have been tasting pizza from some other place. The pizza here isn't even worth mentioning. No flavor at all for the cheese nor the New Haven which are both the same! It's a joke on idiots! Ever hear about The Emperor Has No Clothes? That's this place. See my pictures. Pizza here s nothing at all. Just standard crap from a strip mall. No flavor. Nothing. Waste of time and money. If you go here because you believe the hype you're an idiot. If you go here because you think the pizza is good...you must think McDonald's is a 5 star gourmet restaurant! Wake up people! The pizza at this place is garbage. No difference between cheese and New Haven. If any of you people have ever been to New Haven Ct. And had pizza you would know what a joke this clown circus is!!! Spend your money elsewhere. Portnoy is crazy to high score this snake oil shit hole! You've been warned!! read more

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I ordered online and initially I was shown a 40 minute wait. After I placed the order I noticed it was a two hour wait. If your order is scheduled for a time, don't expect to get it any earlier. My order was scheduled for 6:15. I arrived at 6 and was told to wait until the scheduled time. It was actually three minutes late. Oh well. While I waited I had a chance to check out the small dining area with seven tables - three higher tables with two chairs apiece and four tables with four seats each. You might be better off with a take out order. We opted for the New Haven pizza and Vodka Chicken Cutlet Parm. The pizza was very good. I really like these sourdough bread that they use and the sauce was tasty. No complaints on the Vodka Chicken Parm. It was a huge piece that I wasn't able to finish. There was plenty of cheese and sauce and it was truly delicious. Overall, the hype is real. Was it worth a 2 hour wait? Probably not but we would visit again. read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - New Haven Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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Heard great things about this place for months so Wifey and I stopped in for a to-go order. Wifey and I took home a plain pie, a burrata pie, and garlic knots with vodka sauce. Service was super friendly and we got our order pretty fast for as busy as the were. Really loved the vibe of this place - they don't have a ton of seating, but enough. While there it was a constant flow of people picking up. As for the food...WOW, JUST WOW. We've been going to the same pizza place for almost 25 years, love their pizza. I don't know what to do moving forward because the pizza at Third Proof was RIDICULOUSLY good. Plain pie was delicious, with a GREAT crust and a really nice sauce - savory and not sweet. The buratta pie was even better...crispy crust, salty buratta, garlic and the amazing sauce. Finally, this was the first time I had knots with vodka sauce...there's no reason to go back to plain marinara because I'm hooked. Lots of garlic, nicely cooked and a fantastic sauce. Best pizza I've had in a long time. read more

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Excellent pizza. Highly recommend. If you like crispy well done pizza and or New Haven style pizza, this is your place. read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Placed a pickup order for 7:45 without realizing they close at 8. The place was absolutely packed with about 10 people waiting for pickups and full seating. Despite that, the staff was hustling, super polite, and very apologetic about the delay. They were churning pizzas out as fast as they could. We tried the new Haven pizza which was thin, saucy, and delicious. The vodka sauce pizza was super cheesy and oddly enough tasted even better the next day. The garlic knots were to die for. Cheesy, garlicky, buttery, crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside. We will definitely be back to try the chicken parms and get more garlic knots. read more

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The chicken parm is very good (no side of pasta though) and the pizza dough is excellent. We've enjoyed the New Haven style more than the regular but both have good flavor. The staff is friendly. Wish they had more seating. read more

The Proof is in the Pizza!! throughout my busy schedule I always try to find time to indulge in new Pizza experiences. Anytime, anyplace, anywhere I go I'm always on the lookout. So I'm super stoked to report that upon first inspection of Third Proof I found some of the most expertly prepared Sourdough Pizza I've ever enjoyed. IYKYK, Sourdough is made with naturally fermented dough using what's known as sourdough starter instead of commercial or instant yeast to leaven and flavor the dough. The wild yeasts that are in a typical mixture are what's responsible for making the sourdough rise as well as creating great flavor and excellent texture. Made completely from scratch you can tell that each and every phase of this baking process has been carefully thought out and the obvious use of the highest quality ingredients here are clearly evident in each and every tremendously tasty bite. Baked to perfection, this thin style crispy crunchy Pizza only needs a first proofing to make it's case to the FULLEST!! !! Yes People The Proof is Most Definitely in the Pizza !! Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Friendly service- Pizza was enjoyable with a crisp crust Indoor seating Online ordering Plenty of Parking We liked the pizza but were not totally in love -we might try a different kind next time. We also tried the garlic knots. We both thought around 3 1/2 stars read more

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Wanna give this place 0 stars so they don't get too busy and I can always get this quickly. Honestly a top 3 pizza place I've had. I ordered the New Haven style with no parm (they actually read and followed that request which is a huge bonus now a day) and it was fantastic. Crispy with burned crust ends but the undercarriage is crispy but no burned. It's a sourdough used which has a unique and crispy profile. It's a relatively new place and the ovens look "legit". Will definitely be back for more. Top tier pizza! read more

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If you love L'Industrie, you'll love Third Proof. The cheese pie is physically and texturally almost identical, which is pretty amazing considering that Third Proof is sourdough only and L'Industrie uses yeast. Sooo crispy (the kind that gives you ASMR vibes), but not dry -- with an excellent chew. Truly great pizza. The owner was behind the counter slinging pies, which is always nice to see in a sector of the food world where this started as the norm but seems to be a more rare occurrence. He was super nice, down to earth, and was genuinely interested in what we thought of the pizza and other famous spots we'd all tried. The place is brand new, so very nicely updated and super clean. At $21 a pie, this is pricey but worth it, and competitively priced for the growing northern NJ pizza scene. My husband (who already promised we'd be back within a week to try a square pie) and I will be regulars for sure! read more

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Tucked into a modest strip mall in Montville, New Jersey, Third Proof Pizzeria is a small place that delivers big flavor. With only six tables and room for about twenty diners, it feels more like a neighborhood secret than a typical pizzeria. What it lacks in size, however, it more than makes up for in quality. I first heard about Third Proof through the steady buzz on Instagram. Photo after photo of beautifully crisp pizzas kept appearing in my feed. Normally I wouldn't drive thirty minutes just for pizza--especially in New Jersey, where good pizza is never far away. But when enough people start talking about a place, curiosity takes over. In my case, that curiosity led to two visits in one week. On the first trip, a friend and I ordered the New Haven-style pizza, garlic knots with vodka sauce, and the Lemon Zest Chicken Cutlet. New Haven Style Pizza -- $21Thin crust, light mozzarella, heavy tomato sauce, and extra parmesan, baked until perfectly crisp. The crust has that satisfying snap when folded, and the balance of sauce and cheese makes every bite stand out. Lemon Zest Chicken Cutlet -- $17A large chicken cutlet topped with lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and grated parmesan. Fried in avocado oil, it's bright, flavorful, and surprisingly light. Garlic Knots -- $5Five soft knots tossed in garlic butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, served with a side of vodka sauce for dipping. As we were eating the pizza, I immediately thought of my spouse, who is not exactly a pizza enthusiast. I had a feeling this might be the rare pie that could win him over. A few days later we returned for round two and ordered the same New Haven-style pizza. The verdict was simple. He loved it. I was also pleasantly surprised to see bottled birch beer on the menu, which is always an automatic order for me. The staff were friendly, the food arrived quickly, and everything tasted fresh. One thing to know before visiting: they don't sell slices. You'll need to order a full pie. Fortunately, that's hardly a problem here. Third Proof has built a reputation for its naturally leavened sourdough pizza, made with a 48-hour cold fermentation process and high-quality ingredients. The result is a crisp, flavorful crust and thoughtfully balanced pies. Prices are fair, parking is easy, and the menu includes creative options like French onion pizza and hearty chicken parmesan sandwiches. After two visits in one week, it's safe to say this is a place worth the drive. read more

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The pizzas are delicious! The sauce is so tangy! The staff is very organized and ensures everyone receives their order on time. This place is hopping from in-house diners to carry out. The decor is simple with 8 tables for dining. Order your pizza online for pickup ahead of time otherwise the wait could be an hour. BYO. read more

I stopped in around lunch time on a weekend. Small place with a few tables. I came in for a few slices and was told they only had three options, plain, pepperoni and hot honey pepperoni. No pizza is on display, which seems strange for a pizza place. There's literally no space at there counter. I took a chance and ordered the hot honey pepperoni. Definitely the best hot honey pepperoni I've had. They worked extra on presentation and it's not only dizzying hot honey on. Photos speak for themselves. So the down side is pizza not on display and I heard them say they only have slices until 4pm. Also a little pricey but well worth it! read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Brand new pizza spot and already one of my favorite in North Jersey. The pizza is insanely fresh -- you can taste the quality of the ingredients right away. True Neapolitan style with a crispy, light crust. The space itself is spotless and has such a great vibe -- clean, modern, and really well put together. Prices are super fair for the quality you're getting. You can tell they care about what they're doing here! If you're anywhere near the area, this place is 100% worth stopping by. Easily a must-try for any pizza lover! read more

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Third proof is the real deal. The New Haven pie was amazing. 9.5 all day in my one bite challenge. Keep up the great work stop by if you're in Morris County, New Jersey you won't regret it read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Try the New Haven pie at Third Proof. The team's amazing. It's a 9.5 all day in my one-bite challenge. Keep up the great work. - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Tonight, we ordered from Third Proof for the second time. The first time, we got the New Haven and a white pizza. Both flavorful and perfectly prepared. Tonight, didn't want your standard pizzeria fare - so we ordered from Third Proof. And better is what we got. Cheese pie. Honey hot pepperoni. A few orders of chicken parm. And, my wife says the best garlic knots she has ever had. Look. The pies are a few dollars more than at other places. But, you spend more at Ruth's Chris for a steak than at Outback - and you don't mind. Same applies here. The pizza crust is something to savor. The flavors are spot on. I was urged by friends to try to cutlets - and I know why. Crispy. Tender. Great flavor. It is clear Third Proof is better than your mass produced pizza joint. It is worth the trip and worth the few extra dollars. Five stars well earned. read more

Pretty solid. I ordered the New Haven pizza and I am definitely a fan of New Haven pizza. I've been up there many many times. I do not feel like this taste exactly like any of those places but it's really good. I'm glad I came here to try this pizza. My mom really loved it. read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - New Haven - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

I get the pizza "less well done" which is perfect for me. If you don't specify this, then their natural style is to be a little on the charred side. The pizza crust is delightful to eat since it is sourdough bread - airy, flavorful, great chew. The chicken parm (regular and vodka we tried) is served in a mammoth portion and is delicious. Staff is super nice! read more

Living in Montville for 16 years, we hadn't found good pizza until NOW. We had the Vodka Sauce pizza with extra ricotta last night. Absolutely out of this world . The sourdough crust was perfectly prepared and stood up to the toppings. Didn't wilt. It's OUR pizza place from now on. Unbeatable. read more

Great pizza New Haven style has excellent mix of crisp and chew Service was fast and efficient There are a few tables for dining in, great vibes, love the play list read more

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This place has gone viral so we had to check it out. The owner was slinging pizza with the staff. He was a doll and willing to chat while he was working. There was a steady stream of customers coming in. I was glad we were able to snag a table. The pizza came out super fast. It was fantastic! And the garlic knots were probably the best I've ever had! For some reason it was super cold inside the place but I'm sure for the employees the temperature is perfect. We really enjoyed it. Pepperoni had awesome flavor and I love that they add basil to the pizza. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Looooove. Like love love love. The lemon chicken cutlet 10/10. My husband says the pizza is the best he's ever had. To boot, they're really nice there. I had an issue with toast and was worried my order went through twice and despite them being busy as hell they responded and assured me. Loveeee you third proof definitely trying the chocolate chip cookie next read more

Third Proof Pizzeria is an example of what a pizzeria could be when driven towards a pursuit of excellence in flavor and ingredients. I tried calling in to order while I was on the road to save some time, but no luck. When I arrived, I could see why, the place was packed. One guy who was waiting for his order said "I feel like I'm waiting to win a lottery" while he was patiently waiting for his pizza order to be called. The interior was pretty standard of what you'd expect from a local pizzeria, though the accent wall and the nameplate looked modern and aesthetically pleasing. Ultimately, it took about 20 minutes from my order until it was ready, despite it being so packed, I thought it was well worth the wait. I got the New Haven pizza with the pepperoni hot honey ingredients on one half and regular cheese on the other and this combo was amazing. The crust was thin and crispy and the cheese had a great texture. What surprised me the most was how much tomato sauce there was in every bite - the sauce felt sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Usually the crust is my least favorite part of a pizza. Most pizzas I just treat it like a handle to eat the pizza and discard when I'm done because they are usually too dry and bland. Maybe it's a feature of the New Haven specifically but the sauce went all the way up to the crust which made eating the crust a delight. With this one pizza, I'm hooked. I'm going to have to go back and try the rest of the menu, can't wait to go back! read more

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Want an honest review you got one Just so yall know you can order slices. To my knowledge they range around $4-$5. There are no displays of any of the pizzas you can really only see pictures online or in person on peoples tables. I want to point out that these slices are premade and they warm them up. This can cause burning of the pizza which I revived on EVERY SINGLE SLICE. This was very disappointing, while waiting for the pizza a whole pie came out with no burnt marks on them at all. Maybe cause it was made fresh but not sure. I don't think it's worth the hype that instagram makes it to be. The slices seem to be all the same.. the Roni I thought was pasta is just pepperoni. Maybe that's just on me for not knowing but having a display of images of the pies would be helpful. Workers are nice and welcoming just think the pizza was disappointing. I think there are better places. read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Pepperoni and Hot Honey Roni - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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Got the chance to stop by third proof pizza and had an unreal experience. The pizza was some of the best I've ever had. Thin crust, crispy and the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect. Awesome staff and beautiful clean restaurant. 10/10 I cannot reccomend this place enough! read more

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I like cheese on my pizza! I live around the corner from here (Pine Brook, not Montville), and didn't even know this existed. But today my son, a fan of Columbia Inn, Star, Bucky's (etc, pizza lovers know these places) discovered Third Proof and brought a pie over. To be fair to 3 star rating, I'm not a fan of any of the above. I prefer Ray's, lots of cheese. I know, you need a thicker crust to hold up that cheese! I liked the sourdough crust, the sauce was very flavorful but no "stretchy" cheese...in fact, seemed to be skimpy cheese. And I am not a fan of fresh basil, so picked that off. And I do love Seaside Boardwalk pie, cheesy and greasy, so this was just not my cup of tea. I ate it because I was hungry, it was okay but will not be ordering again. However... My son would give 5 stars...different strokes for different folks. read more

Very busy on a Friday night and had to wait a while but it was worth it. The garlic knots were the best I've ever had and the pizza was amazing!!! You can tell they use high quality ingredients. So glad we found this place. read more

We ordered a vodka & chicken parm pizza, it was burnt and dry. No sauce at all! $31 and they want a tip also. So happy I didn't tip!

The pizza is slamming in here. Not much more to say, other than its the best pizza in Parsippany right now, and probably a ten or twenty in NJ. read more

Everything about this pie from the look, bake, dough, under-carriage, cheese....was honestly excellent....but their absolute downfall is I don't know WHAT kind of sauce they are using, it is so incredibly salty or acidic....I actually wanted to throw up after 2 slices. TPP - please look into this, I can't see myself ever coming back unfortunately because of it. read more

I really enjoyed the pizza he makes here. I thought it was some pretty top dough too. My first try out I was pleased and Tanner seems has all the flavors down, combined it all works as tasty as they should. He also cares about the products he makes and it shows in the pizza I tried. We also saw some big parms being served up. He uses top ingredients, input = output too. Keep it up! I'll be back again and again. read more

Really disappointing. The first day we called they were out of Daum and then the next day we called and placed the order. We got a vodka pizza and a plain pizza. Neither one were worth the hype or the wait. The crust had no flavor. We also got a marinara and vodka cutlet. The vodka, one was pretty good, but the marinara one lacked balance of sauce to breading. There is no ambience, as there's very few places to sit and eat. read more

Third Proof Pizzeria is a great addition to Montville,NJ. A sourdough shop that serves slices, we had a plain & pepperoni hot honey with whipped ricotta; both were amazing. Service was excellent & the ambiance was like a classic pizza parlor look.. good luck with your business!! read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - Plain and pepperoni hot honey w/whipped ricotta! - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey