Carmine's Pizza Factory - Brunswick at First St.

Let's start off by saying that Carmine's is my go to place. I don't normally order regular slices here because they have a bunch of specialty slices on display that include Margarita, Sicilian, Buffalo (my favorite), Barbeque/Ranch, Philly Cheese Steak, and Veggie. On occasion they also have what looks like a Chicken and Cheddar slice too.

I get the Buffalo and Margarita slices regularly. Their Buffalo slice is hands down the best in town. I've had a lot of Buffalo slices from other places, but Carmine's just does it right and it's really appealing to look at. It has mozzarella, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and grilled chicken, where the wing sauce and blue cheese are swirled onto the pie after it has left the oven so the sauce is not dry. When the slice is re-heated, it turns into a melty and running mixture that you would expect when having buffalo wings doused in blue cheese. The crust is crispy, yet the slice is foldable and not too messy.

The Margarita slice is quite different than your typical Margarita (or Margherita for the picky folks.) It's a slice on their homemade crust where the cheese is on top of fresh garlic cloves and the sauce is on top of the cheese with fresh basil mixed in. It's got a great aroma of garlic and the taste is fantastic.

Not only are these slices great, but they are considerably cheap and the employees are extremely friendly. They are relocating in July to 8th and Brunswick in Hamilton Park.

Carmine's Pizza Factory Google Place Page

Vinnie's Pizzeria - JFK Boulevard at Lincoln St.

Having grown up in the heights, Vinnie's was a frequent Friday night dinner in our house. Their slices over the years have remained consistent and are near perfect in all aspects. When you get a slice in the restaurant, make sure to ask for it hot and it will be dripping with cheese. The sauce is homemade and the seasonings are just right. The crust is crispy yet floppy enough for a good fold.

Whenever I stop in, I usually grab two slices because they are just that good. I consider them among the best with Gino's Pizzeria, though the two are like comparing apples to oranges.

Vinne's Pizzeria Google Place Page

Vinnie's Pizzeria Official Site

Marco's (Formerly Matarazzo's) Baldwin Ave at Jefferson Ave

Once upon a time there was a little place called Matarazzo's on Baldwin Ave. One of their employees purchased the striving business and viola! We have Marco's Deli and Pizzeria!

While Marco's does more business in the deli and hot food department, they do serve up a nice slice. Their slices are very "Little Italy" style, barely even, often out of dimension, but they serve up nice. The sauce to cheese ratio is good, and the sauce is homemade with just the right amount of basil and garlic and not too sweet like some of the places I will review at a later time. Marco himself is a nice guy and is always happy to serve. While they're not the absolute best slice in the heights, he's got some really good lunch deals and will deliver almost anywhere in Jersey City upon request.

Marco's Deli Google Place Page

Marco's Deli Official Site

Vincent's Pizza - Danforth Avenue at JFK Boulevard

Formerly located on JFK Boulevard at Linden Avenue, they are now located on Danforth Avenue. Their main competition for years seems to have been Vinnie's III on 440 at Danforth, but Vincent's hours are later making them the winner for late night deliveries. Unfortunately, their pizza is just no match for Vinnie's III.

While their slices are pretty big, the taste of the cheese was too overpowering for the sauce. They did offer a good selection of pies on display, but most of them looked like they had been sitting out for hours waiting for someone to buy a re-heated one.

The slice I got was decent, but I ended up not being able to finish it due to the bulk in the cheese. The sauce was a little on the dry side. For someone who likes a cheesy slice with not a lot of sauce, this place may be for them.

Vincent's Pizza Google Place Page

Prince of Pizza - Bergen Avenue at Montgomery St.

Located in the "heart" of McGinley Square, Prince of Pizza has been servicing residents, students, former hospital employees, and passer-bys for many years. Ordering a pie from them is a little different than grabbing a quick slice.

From many experiences since I started going to Prince of Pizza in 1996, I can say that they truly are a hit or miss joint. For the most part, the slices are good. The crust is a little thicker and more doughy than crispy at times. Then, there are times when you get a thinner and crispier crust. There are also times when you get a warm slice and they try to convince you "it just came out." The day I decided to stop in and sneak a review was one of those days. The slice looks pretty dead. It tasted good by all means, but it wasn't that hot, and the cheese had already settled.

The slices seem to be better in the lunch time hours when the Hudson Catholic and St. Peter's College students are moving the pies or at night when commuters are coming home from work.

Prince of Pizza on Yelp

Four Brothers Pizzeria - West Side Avenue at Communipaw Ave.

Located in the Lincoln Park area and conveniently next to the Park Tavern, Four Brothers serves hot slices all day long. Rumor has it that the owner is originally from Poland, and not Italy, but must have learned how to make Pizza right off the boat. This place is family owned by an older couple who are usually very happy to sell you a slice or two. Their slices are fairly big with a nice crispy crust and a good sauce to cheese ratio. I consider them a decent stop when it's along the way and I have a few minutes to spare while one of the owners makes their way to the front of the shop.

Four Brothers Pizzeria Google Place Page

Vinnie's III - Danforth Avenue at Route 440

Vinnie's III is located where Route 440 North meets Danforth Avenue in the Greenville section of Jersey City. It's across from Society Hill and a short distance from a bus stop on West Side Avenue with a convenient parking lot. Vinnie's, from what I understand, has been in the area for many years. I remember back in high school going to a few parties and having Vinnie's deliver.

Their pies move very fast. Typically at the counter they will ask you if you want the slice warm or hot. The sauce to cheese ratio is perfect with just the right touch of basil. The cheese is salty enough and the sauce is not loaded with sugar as some places seem to do. I consider Vinnie's to be tied with Stadium Pizza on 440 for best slice in Greenville.

Vinnie's III Google Place Page