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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

Maybe it was all the hype that set my expectations high. But the one pizza we had with onions on it had no sauce so it was dry. I wish they had informed me that the pizza I ordered had no sauce. read more

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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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

I went to Third Proof 3 weeks ago after seeing great reviews. Plus, it's around the corner from my Aunt and Uncles house in Pine Brook. Good excuse to catch up with them. Joined Uncle and we got the Nee Haven Pie. I said, "this pizza just broke into my top 5 in NJ and knocked a very good pizza out". I returned at noon 2 weeks later and it was just as excellent ! May actually be my #1 in NJ now. Bonus- instead of crushed red pepper, they offer crushed green chile peppers (I think). It's excellent. Only negative is the place is very small and not very comfortable to dine in, even though we did. Weirdly another top 5 to me also doesn't really have dine in. Vinnie's in Millburn. read more

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The Garlic Knots, New Haven Style Pizza, & Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza are amazing! Known for using sourdough & having crispy crust. Definitely recommend calling ahead, especially if peak dinner time. 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

New pizzeria in town and is instantly the best around the area, if not some of the best in the state. Have already been twice since they opened and can say both times were really incredible, next level pizza. I am extremely impressed by the attention to detail regarding these pies as they are treated so carefully and intentionally. Pizza like this doesn't get this good by accident. While everything we have tried has been great, our personal favorite is the New Haven style due to its crispiness and thinner crust. I also reccomend trying the Caesar salad which is also the best in town. I anticipate this place will thrive and generate a lot of well deserved buzz. read more

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

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AWESOME PIZZA! Great sauce, friendly staff, clean atmosphere. Added perk that it is sourdough crust highly reccomend read more

Third Proof Pizzeria - AWESOME PIZZA! Great sauce, friendly staff and clean atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Added perk that it is sourdough crust ( - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Had the pleasure of trying the French onion soup Pizza... absolutely incredible. Also got the vodka chicken Parm and a cheese pizza. All of the food was very delicious, not greasy and flavor profiles very tuned in. Was craving it so badly after getting it the first time had it again today. Just got the vodka Parm tried the Caesar salad and garlic knots. Once again top notch. Staff is super friendly, place is clean. Great job all around. read more

I've been going here since the day they opened and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ever ordered here. The staff is Always nice and helpful and tanner the owner is a great guy. The store is always clean despite always being very busy. The food is always consistently good and that's rare to find nowadays. Definitely my new favorite pizza spot read more

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

Been there twice, both times ordered the New Haven, crust was thin and crispy, the sauce was great. The wait wasn't great, but the pizza was!!! Will be back!!! read more

Let's see where do I start... New Haven, white pie, pepp pie, chicken cutlets and their cookies are HEAVENLY! Nothing like sourdough pizza, super fresh and very clean we get it at least once a week! Order early to make sure you get a pie, you won't regret it. Be patient when picking up your order as they are really crushing the game and you may have to wait but absolutely worth it! read more

Had a take out order for the New Haven pie The order was on time. The pizza was okay. The crust was very chewy and the edges were burned black. Unfortunately I didn't open the box until I got home but I would have returned it had I noticed in time. Too bad. read more

This is one of NJ's best pizza spots! The staff was extremely helpful in placing the order and the pizza was so delicious. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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

Amazing!! 10/10 Burrata pizza! The fresh basil really makes it. Staff was friendly and interior was clean and nicely styled. They are very busy so maybe call ahead - well worth the wait :) read more

I guess this new place is still trying to find their way we went in tonight before 5 PM. All the tables were open so no one was dining in. We wanted to order two pizzas and they told us we had to wait an hour and a half because they have too many takeout orders. I would think that if you want to dine in it should take priority or they should maybe just be a takeout place and not have tables inside if they're not gonna accommodate customers that are walking in pretty disappointed read more

Being so "instagrammable" is doing them in. No more phone orders. They won't even take orders at the restaurant, they force you to walk away from the counter and place it on the website. Then since they are so busy, it's hard for them to get complete orders together, so some pizzas sits for 20-30 minutes and get cold, while the cook the other ones. It's a mess, a bit of a novelty, but this is some next level frustration for pizza. It's good, but it's not take an hour out of your day to deal with good. read more