Joe's Pizza (Carmine Street)
8.3Friend Score / 10#5 of 20 Restaurants in New York City
Known forPlain Cheese SliceFresh Mozzarella SliceSicilian Square SlicePepperoni Slice
The Greenwich Village original (since 1975) of the classic New York slice — thin, foldable, perfectly balanced, served fast at a counter until 3 or 4am. This is the benchmark slice locals actually recommend, a few bucks and five minutes of your life. There's often a line, but it moves; don't confuse it with the many imitators.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun–Thu 10:00–03:00 Fri–Sat 10:00–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | W 4th St–Washington Sq (A/B/C/D/E/F/M) or Houston St (1), about a 3-4 minute walk |
| Time needed | 15-30 minutes |
| Best time to go | Off-peak afternoons; late night after midnight is its own classic scene |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.3/10- Value9.0
- iconic8.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level5.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility9.0
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a slice at Joe's?
- A few dollars — it's still one of the cheaper great meals in Manhattan. Two slices and a drink keeps you under $15.
- Which Joe's Pizza is the original?
- 7 Carmine Street in Greenwich Village, opened by Joe Pozzuoli in 1975. There are other legit locations around the city now, plus plenty of unrelated 'Joe's' pretenders — Carmine Street is the one with the history.
- Is there seating at Joe's Pizza?
- Barely — a couple of counters and stools. The correct technique is the New York fold: grab your slice, fold it lengthwise, and eat it on the sidewalk or walking toward Washington Square Park.
- Is Joe's Pizza overrated?
- No — it's the rare famous spot that's exactly as good as advertised, because it does one simple thing with perfect consistency. It's not the most artisanal pie in NYC; it's the definitive everyday slice.
- What are Joe's Pizza's hours on Carmine Street?
- Daily from 10am until 3am, stretching to 4am Friday and Saturday. It's one of the great late-night eats in the Village — the post-bar line at 1am is a New York institution in itself.
- Is Joe's Pizza the one from Spider-Man?
- Yes — Peter Parker delivers for Joe's in Spider-Man 2 (2004), and the shop leans into it. The fame is earned, though; it was a local benchmark for decades before the movie.
- What should I order at Joe's Pizza?
- A plain cheese slice — that's the whole point. The fresh mozzarella slice is the one worthy upgrade; this is not a toppings place.
- How long is the line at Joe's?
- Often 10-20 people deep at peak, but it moves remarkably fast because the operation is pure efficiency. Five minutes of line for the benchmark slice is a fair trade.
Nearby in Ask New York City
- Easy Day Trips from New York CityAttraction0.11 km · 1 min walk
- Minetta TavernRestaurant0.13 km · 2 min walk
- Caffe ReggioCafé0.15 km · 2 min walk
- Greenwich VillageNeighborhood0.35 km · 4 min walk
- Washington Square ParkAttraction0.4 km · 5 min walk
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