For Dad's day they offered a free meal. So we went for dinner! I just reviewed them three months ago, and nothing has changed. The pizza is good. I ordered chicken parmesan, and it was reasonably good too. I tried a slice of leftover pizza later on, and it was good. I still like Grimaldi's better, but it was very good. Their pizza is definitely the star. Their other entrees are fine, but pizza is what they do best. And you can't beat "free". It's cool that NYPD does stuff like this on Father's Day, and Veteran's Day, etc.
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Suzanne P.
Just so-so for me. Came here with a Groupon. Garlic knots weren't great. Sort of doughy. And not enough dipping sauce to go around. An assortment would have been nice. Wings were ordinary. Our food took forever, which was strange, because my daughter and I split a salad and my other child got Mac and cheese. We waited soooo long. Our poor server didn't even know what was going on. The Antipasto salad was okay. There were only like 6 pieces of salami. I had to salt it which is out of the ordinary for me. It was swimming in olive oil and balsamic. The bottom was like soup. Get the dressing on the side! Overall a so-so experience. Next time I'll try a pizza. I do have to use my other groupon.
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Mike L.
Went here last day of school, for lunch, and was busy of course. Our waiter Arthur, was real nice and was sorry about the wait, but it was busy, and really not a bad wait at all,no problem. We had a large "Big Kahuna" for three people. I had two slices and the two teens, had three each and we were all stuffed. This is a great "Not to thin" thin pizza. LOVE the crust. This is a simple, casual place, just nice to relax and enjoy your pizza. Arthur made sure our drinks were always full, he was really moving, good man. Another great Pizza here is the Gluten free. Comes in one size, like most pizza joints, but it is really good, really, I wouldn't lie. So I have to give this NYPD a big WOO HOO!!!
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Lindsay H.
Just got back from here. Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sunday and there is currently a great groupon deal. Had to pay for kids meal because it can't be combined with the groupon. Still a great deal. Get on it! The pizza is awesome in person. Carry out won't do it justice unless you live super close. Fresh cheese, tasty sauce and crust. The meatballs are great on pizza, as is spinach. Pineapple is just okay. No fresh pineapple like they use at Nello's, just canned tidbits. The winner is truly the crust. It tastes so unique and they use imported water from NY in the dough! The large salad would be great for 2-4 people to share and more cost effective than individual side salads. The garlic knots are where it's at! Nom nom. Throw some Alfredo on those and you will be in carb heaven. Service is great and the atmosphere casual. Drink service and ordering was fast tonight but we had to wait quite a while for our garlic knot app(30 min). Please note that children's menu "pizza bites" are really a big 'ol slice of pizza that they cut into a few strips. Overall, our favorite pizza place in East Mesa/Gilbert. Very close to San Tan Village.
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Marcia F.
I love their Chelsea Salad, and their spaghetti is awesome.
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Todd W.
Camelback IPA on tap, try it if you like IPA. Greek salad is so so. The ingredients needed to be chopped up and tossed. Lettuce is usually not an ingredient of a true Greek salad. Pizza looks great. Pizza is "Frans Favorite". We added crumbled sausage and forgot to ask for extra crispy. Darn. Pizza is very flavorful . Good and quick service. Thank you NYPD PIZZA.
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Ashley M.
In addition to great food, NYPD has customer service down. I absolutely love their food, and despite inconsistent service I return because I'm a NY Native and It hits close to home. After my recent negative experience and review the owner or manager reached out to me and offered to send me a dining certificate. $50 dollars for me and my husband to return. I went back and had awesome service and food. They even reached out and asked if I had returned and if everything was good.
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Jeffrey L.
So it's been a couple of months since I've been there. I get the wings except this time. Wings are priced as "market price." So charge whatever they want? I like to know how much things cost on the menu. Ok Lobster is one thing...but chicken wings? It was kind of a turn off. Pizza was good though.
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Michelle P.
Crispy chicken spinach salad and garlic cheese knots = YUM! We've had the same waiter (Ryan) the last 2 times we've been here and he is super nice. :)
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Pete J.
Never had a bad pizza here. Service has always been good. Have not tried any of the pasta dishes here. Can't pass on the pizza.
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Dee S.
We both thought the margherita pizza was tasteless and terrible. A 14 inch pizza cost $17 which I don't mind paying if the pizza is exceptional. There was ablsolutely nothing to it. I don't get the ratings here. What's wrong with you people? Don't you have tongues? LOL We tossed it in the trash when we got it home. I was really looking f/w to this pizza. What a disappointment. I miss you Camelback CPK and Desert Ridge CPK!
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Lenin A.
I wanted to let everyone know that this NYPD is a wonderful place to go eat at everyone is friendly and happy to be working there. Alyssa took every good care of me she was wonderful keep on doing what you do Alyssa you will be going places in life by helping others! Thank you to you all!!!
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Elizabeth B.
Best pizza I ever had!!! Better than pizza I had in NY!!! Prices were good and service was excellent!! Can't wait to visit again soon!
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Natalie C.
I came here for the first time with my niece, as a little lunch date... I have to say the food was amazing! I used to go to Olive Garden for my chicken Parmesan craving, I can definitely say I will now be coming here. The food was so much tastier and the portions are really big! My niece had a slice of pizza which was very similar to New York pizza, thin and crispy! We then had dessert, the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and that was amazing as well. I would recommend NYPD
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J S.
Again, super impressed. Wish i would have got a photo of my pizza and hubbys GIGANTIC calzone. Seriously, you can't really understand the size of this thing. Went on kids night, not terribly busy, I like that the kids can exchange another slice of pizza instead of having dessert. Our server wasn't the best- maybe a little too much socializing at the server station... but the food was delicious, hot, fresh and plenty of it. On kids night and we had a m'za pizza blanca, a large pepperoni calzone and 2 giant slices for EACH kid and the bill was $18.03!!!! Hands down my favorite new york style pizza place in AZ.
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Christine L.
If you come here, you MUST ORDER garlic knots. Those things are amazingly delicious. We went for lunch and it was super fast, had a group of 4 and everything went smoothly. Our server was super nice and efficient. We ordered the ham/pineapple and it was delicious. I wish there were more of this place around Arizona. We were in and out in half an hour. This place is awesome.
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Kaycie S.
This pizza place is one of my favorite places to go to, especially with a group. The price is very reasonable and the employees are always super friendly. the only complaint is that sometimes it takes a bit too long for the food to come out and ironically, the slower the restaurant, the longer it takes for the food to be served. I suppose that makes sense as they don't have everything prepped, but even so, sometimes it feels a bit too long. The pizza is very good and they have some decent lunch specials. they also have a nice 8inch pizza that is about $6. My whole family really enjoys the garlic knots from the appetizer menu and they run about $5. My kids are older now, but one thing that I really loved when they were younger was the kids menu slice of pizza comes out already cut into little bite size squares. This comes in pretty handy with little ones! All in all, a great place with good food for a good price.
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Jesse W.
Being from the East coast, I am quite familiar with New York style pizza. I haven't found any comparable to the quality of pizza I am used to in the valley yet and I was told to try here. I was not impressed and it was very expensive for what it was. I'll keep searching.
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John P.
We took our four grandkids, ages two to eight, for dinner last night. Not only was the food terrific as usual, our server, Lindsay was absolutely fabulous. She was very patient with all the kids and listened when they asked her a question or wanted to order for themselves. She was very attentive and made our time with the grandkids even more enjoyable. NYPD Pizza at San Tan Village is one of our favorite places. Now when we go, we'll ask for Lindsay!
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Kenzie T.
I tried the Pizza Blanca with Roma tomatoes and it was, literally, the best pizza I've ever tasted! The garlic knots are also very tasty. I was impressed with the management when our pizza was delayed for over an hour. The manager came out and said our whole meal was paid for. This is the type of service I would expect, but do not receive from many restaurants. Kids eat free on Wednesdays, which I know is a big plus. My overall experience was great, despite the sometimes inconsistent waiters/waitresses.
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Anthony G.
Really, 4 stars? Hmmmm. Me and my wife came in for lunch at 1pm. We were seated and finally got service after 30 min of us drinking our beer. Food finally came after over an hour and this is supposed to be Food In A New York Minute? Stay away from this place if your looking for a quick lunch. Scratching my head? So I emailed the manager back yesterday after his quick response and still have not heard back.
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Matthew G.
So, this review is more based off of the service, not the food. We walked in on a Saturday night after a full day of moving, ready to eat some pizza. It was busy, but not packed. I told the young lady how many and she said 25-30 mins. I then rudely blurted out, "that's dumb". It was the exhaustion, my apologize. However, it seemed to catch her off guard, and it worked. The 30 mins quickly turned into 5. There were empty tables for pete sake! Once seated we were greeted by a friendly waiter. He was very nice, but I think he came by maybe 2 times after taking our order. They brought out pizza with no plates. I had to ask 3 different servers for things. The manager finally came by to clear off our table and offer us our check. So, food was good. Service sucked.
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Tonya B.
Our first time here. We tried the Caprese and Blanca pizzas, Spinch dip and had cheesecake and cookie and cream for dessert. Everything was fresh, hot and flavorful. Our server, Ryan, was awesome. It was reasonably priced and everyone was friendly. Recommend highly. We'll go back.
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Dan R.
I love the food here!!! The garlic cheese knots are amazing I get them every time I go. The Brooklyn pizza is awesome I always order enough to have some leftovers. My girlfriend loves the pasta and the salad pizza also. Great service each time I go, I just wish I was inside their delivery area.
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Abigail P.
My husband and I swung by tonight for a fast dinner. I'd been hearing great things about it for so long and was very interested in checking it out, being new to Arizona and all. Pros: Creative, relaxed, and festive atmosphere. Fun music, nothing overwhelming. Just how I like my restaurants. Not too busy around dinner. Our service was EXCEPTIONAL. Lindsay was charming, patient, and informative. Multiple servers stopped by our table to check on us. When my husband expressed his disappointment, our server gave us a free dessert for zappolis--MMMMMMM! Cons: Garlic Knots weren't garlicky or cheesy or buttery or salty or anything. Perhaps they were knotty? Barbecue chicken pizza was ok--super hot in some places and lukewarm in others, with fresh shredded cilantro and bland chicken pieces. The sicilian pizza crust is flavorful, but tough. Summary: We'd like to give it another shot. Perhaps we just need to get another type of pizza. The others looked deeelicious, and I'm sure we'll be back.
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Ryan D.
GARLIC KNOTS. You must order them. Usually has a 15-30 minute wait on Fri/Sat night. We usually try to go for lunch, less crowded, same great pizza still offered. There are a few tv's in the bar that will have on a game, don't count on seeing the tv's from all seats in the dining area however. There's a patio but we rarely see people sitting there, maybe its just too hot. They do deliver, but then you miss out on the fun atmosphere and neat NYC inspired decor.
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Courtney P.
We love NYPD the pizza is awesome! Although we were very disappointed with our waitress this evening. She was slow on filling drinks, asking if we needed anything, when I would ask for things it seemed as if she was annoyed.. Our pasta took 40 min to come out! When I mentioned it taking to long she replied with "well he gave you some extra pasta so yeah.." Umm I didn't ask for extra I was just curious why it took so long!! After dropping off our bill she took 20 min to come pick it up! It was SLOW we were her only table. The worst part was we could see her standing in the back talking.. I had to ask other servers who were cleaning to get her for us..smh
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Darla D.
The service was good, the waitress was friendly n didn't over bother us but the food was ABC 123 it was plain as can be to me sadly...... So I'll try again cus my partner claims it's native New Yorker...... Even though I would beg to differ
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Nicole D.
I have been to this nypd a number of times and have always had the best service and the best food one can expect. I own a restaurant in downtown Phoenix and I am from New York and let me tell you this place lives up to my expectations of how food and service should be. My waitress is usually the wonderful ms Jackee Webb, but I must say that everybody in there is very polite, helpful and knowledgeable. I am a little specific with my order I like a little extra of this... a little more of that and they always get my order 100% correct every time (even though I know as a restaurant owner, I'm probably a little bit annoying) they always take the best care of me and my guests. Thank you guys for doing the great job you do and making me feel like I'm at home every time!!
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Irene T.
I've been eating as one or another branch of NYPD since we moved to the Valley 13 years ago. Funny thing, there's an NYPD Pizza on Long Island where I ate whenever I was in the neighborhood, before I moved here. I hoped that these two were related. I still don't know if they are, but they're both great. Tonight, 7/10/14, we went with a Groupon to NYPD for dinner. Our server was Lourdes. She greeted us with a big smile and asked us if we knew what we wanted to drink. Our beers were there in a New York minute. I had the Strawberry Fields Salad, besides strawberries it had apples, almonds and blue cheese in a light vinaigrette over mixed greens. It was delicious. I didn't leave a leaf or crumb of blue cheese. We can never decide on pizza together so we always get a large and go 1/2 & 1/2. My half had the Bianco with Spinach, hubby's had meatballs & olives. I think he adds olives so I won't sneak in and eat his share after we're home. We had 3 slices out of the pie and hubby was trying to cut another slice for me, when the pizza pan tipped over and went SPLAT on the floor. A lovely young woman, who I think was the manager, was there in seconds picking up the mess. She offered a new pizza in 8 minutes. No problem. About 10 minutes later a new pie showed up and I had my second slice. We finished eating, paid and left. Not only was the food good, but the service was outstanding. Offering us a new pizza was very kind and we appreciate it. Your food and service has won our loyalty. Thank you all at NYPD very much.
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David D.
NYPD has my favorite pizza out there. It is a little pricey but so is most other places. It is totally worth it. Always make sure you get garlic knots. They are cheap and filling. They come with marinara to dip in that is sweet and tastes amazing. The calzones here are very big and tasty as well. I highly recommend their food. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have good dessert choices as well. The restaurant is clean.
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Neka N.
I've only visited this location once. The food is okay but it doesn't put me in a New York State of mind. It's tough to find a good pizza establishment. My only complaint was that we were not properly greeted when we walked in. The bartender only said 'hi' and walked off. There was another employee who was apparently on her break. She just looked at us. So we walked out. The employee that was sitting down, got up and walked outside to stop us from leaving. We decided to stay and eat on the patio. We were not impressed at all with the service. The food was okay. It was definitely better than other pizza chains such as Pizza Hut and Papa Johns.
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Dana B.
NYPD responded to my less than positive review on yelp promptly. I thought that it was cool and showed that they really care about their customers. As requested in their response, I emailed them my contact info so they could find out more about my experience. Never heard back from them. I guess it's just a gimmick to make people reading yelp think they care. Instead of impressing me, that gimmick has dropped my review to a 1 star. You've officially lost our business. Grimaldi's it shall be. After the last post I received a call from their office. She was genuine, pleasant and thanked me for the review. They took the time to shop the restaurant after my review. They learned that some items were being prepared improperly and that my order was placed incorrectly. They're sending us gift certificates to try them again. Because she seemed sincere, we will try them again.
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Lorraine C.
I want to love this place. The food is good but service is extremely slow. Painfully slow, most especially given their high prices. Granted, I've never eaten in the restaurant, as we always do delivery but I'm sorry, two hours for delivery is crazy. Either don't offer delivery or stick to your time comittments. I can understand the occasional delay but this place is consistently behind. Will be passing this place up in the future.
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Mike V.
Hands down the best pizza! Great place to just hang with friends and have great pizza and beer.
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Bob M.
You get overly pricey New York prices and slow New York service. Want affordable yummy food? Fageetaboutbit.
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Cory V.
This place is so good and a relief from your average dominos or Pizza Hut!! Great service and friendly staff. Thanks for the yummy pizza!!!!
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Alan H.
This is a tough one anti pasta salad was fair at best! Calzone is Hugh but was cold in center after 30 min wait. Service was not there; waiter walked by us so many times that I lost count and I still needed a refill. It wasn't him that got the refills for us. Not bad food not the best, it's the service that really hurts here!! Maybe some one would want to work a split shift. Just not a good experience. I love to tip good service this was zero service and only will return if someone just has to visit! I've been here probably five times and service has always been a notable issue! Waiter paid a ton of attention to a couple sitting at the bar! Probably not their desired outcome for our visit but it is that. I did speak with a manager and addressed my observations and concerns! Good luck give it a shot!!
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Kenna W.
So first the lady on the phone read my order back completely wrong. I corrected her twice and when I arrived in 30 min to pick them up I had to wait another 10. The order was still in correct and nothing was offered in return. I love NYPD but not this one and I advise to go to another location.
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Miriam H.
My family's fave restaurant to sit down and eat in! The food is great, we ask for extra thin extra cheese pepperoni pizza and its cooked to perfection every time! Cheesy garlic knots are a must try and the servers are always friendly and knowledgeable with what's on the menu! Restaurant is clean and has a cool NY feel to it even here in the desert. My daughters love the pizza bites and they get a dessert with it as well! All smiles from my family at this spot! Parking ia good, when they get busy you might have to wait a while but trust me it's worth it! :0)
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April S.
Hands down the best pizza in the valley. I'm from jersey so I'm real picky...no I'm a snob when it comes to pizza. I love this pizza and if you have tried their zepollis yet...order them with all 3 dipping sauces!
We ordered pizza and appetizers tonight for delivery, not only was it WAY overpriced, we waited over an hour and fifteen minutes and it was COLD! Not sure why it took so long to make basic items but we will not be ordering again!
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Brian B.
Place just isn't on top of it as it was in the early days. Just ordered for delivery and they claimed 45 minutes and it was an hour and 15. I live about 3.0 miles from the store. Dude didn't say anything about it being late. They forgot my blue cheese for my wings and the pizza has very little sauce and is undercooked. Again, this place used to be can't miss, but the last couple of years has just lost their mojo. For $20+ for a pie it's time to go to Grimaldis for better quality and consistency.
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Faith A.
I moved to the Phoenix area a month ago. Tonight was the second night I ordered pizza and appetizers for delivery. The first night it took an hour and fifteen minutes to receive my order. The food was good and everyone has a bad night every once in a while. Tonight it took an hour and forty minutes to get my order. AND EVERYTHING WAS COLD! My pizza looked terrible too, like it was tossed around. Time to try some place else.
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Lacey H.
This place is way too expensive for pizza.
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Dennis B.
NYPD ... Best Pizza? Hmmm, not so much. Being an actual NATIVE New Yorker, growing up in the city and on the island, I do know NY style pizza, both good and bad. Unfortunately, NYPD really isn't it, and it isn't even up to snuff with the BAD kind. I have heard sooo much about NYPD over the past few years. I had REALLY been looking forward to having the opportunity to stop by. I finally did, today (8/31, around 1:30 pm). Had the Wedding Soup and a slice of cheese pizza with crumbled sausage. Firstly, while the Italian Wedding Soup was tasty, it really wasn't what I've always had back in NYC. Also, it comes sized as a BOWL, yet it seemed like there was less in the "bowl" than you get from other restaurants in a "Cup" size. The soup was in a bowl-shaped object (almost a plate rather than a bowl), filled to about 6" across and less than 1" deep. It took me about 1 minute to finish. It also came with "Garlic Knots". I've noticed praise for them here on Yelp. Again, they were pretty good as far as taste, but they weren't true Back-East garlic knots. They were more like dinner rolls with garlic flavoring spread on the outside. The slice of pizza ... now this is where I was really disappointed. NY-style pizza is very thin crust, with an an almost round "bump" at the outside. It's always very crispy, light, airy ... usually has bubbles formed in it due to being spread that thin. The pizza I had was underdone, not hot and VERY BREADY. It was almost like eating a big piece of white bread with Motts Tomato sauce spread on top. The sausage was okay tasting but again was barely luke-warm and was concentrated in a strip down the middle of the fairly small slice. Back in NY a slice of that size would be a buck at a knock-off, wannabe shop, not something that would come out of a self-respecting pizzaria. Ray or Geno or Mamma Gina would be turning over in their graves if they knew this was being served as a NY pizza. All in all, I was very disappointed, and completely underwhelmed. I will make sure that anyone I speak with knows just how uninspired NYPD is. Sorry, guys, but I'm ashamed, being a New Yorker, that you are defaming the name.
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Rhonda C.
My family and I have been dining here since it opened, and eat there weekly. Love their pizza's, the sauce is great. Try the Sicilian pizza with salami and onion, mushroom or black olives - fantastic! Their dessert Zeppolis are wonderful, I favor the caramel sauce while the rest of my family prefers the raspberry. Antipasto salad is great but sometimes needs extra dressing which the server is more than happy to get for you. The managers and staff are very friendly and attentive, always willing to get you whatever you need. On the weekends if you arrive after 5:30 you're in for a wait. The parking lot is usually packed so park across the lot by Jo-Ann's instead of playing musical cars.
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Dawn I.
We go to Nypd for a quick and tasty slice about 3 Sunday's a month. We sit in the bar area so we can take advantage of the great service provided by Allison. She is professional, attentive and knows how to provide a level of service seldom seen at a local pizza joint.
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Ashley M.
Ordered a calzone which was really good. Takes about 20-30 min even if you're the only one there because that is baking time so don't be in a hurry. Kind of expensive for pizza but, whatever, it's something different than the usual. Servers are nice.
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Joey I.
So please bare with me as I write this review. I literally just signed up so I can talk about this place, as well as others. Like Matthew G's review, this too is based off of the service. So it's a Sunday night, and a friend of mine was feeling like Italian so we decided to try this place out. We walked in and there were quite a few people, it wasn't too overly crowded. There was no hostess so the waitress told us that she would get to us asap. Well, she forgot about us and another waiter sat a group of 3 before us. So that waiter sat us right away. Now all I ordered was a pepsi and my friend ordered a house salad with spaghetti with meatballs. The place did get busy, but again, not too extreme. After about 40 minutes of waiting, we decided to leave. I'm sure the food is outstanding, but then again, we never got it. So we decided to get up and leave and head down to Venezias, which is on Cooper and Ray. We ordered the exact same thing, and her salad came out in 5 minutes, and dinner out in 10 minutes still piping hot. As far as the service goes, I don't recommend going, but I would definitely love to try the food, IF I wanted to wait for almost an hour. Better off going to Venezias.
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Jessica K.
My friend LOVES this place, but I really don't get what makes it so special... cheesy garlic knots weren't good, pizza was over priced and the service was so so. I won't go again.
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Trevor C.
Tonight was our first trip to NYPD Pizza and it was very enjoyable. My wife and I ordered a 14" pepperoni and artichoke heart pizza with hand tossed crust. We also went with cheesy garlic knots as an appetizer. The garlic knots were were a doughy texture with good flavor, served with marinara dipping sauce, and my wife absolutely loved them. The pizza had that New York floppy crust that you need to fold over to eat. The sauce was mildly seasoned with a strong tomato flavor, and the amount of cheese was generous, no need to pay for extra unless you're just cheese crazy. It looked and tasted very fresh, not at all greasy. The employees were very friendly, helpful, and quick. Despite the restaurant being almost full, we were in and out in just over 30 minutes. Our bill with 2 sodas and tax was $27, very reasonable for the amount of food we had. We enjoyed the food and laid back atmosphere and will be back again soon.
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Toryanni E.
I've loved NYPD for years. The ranch there is my #1 favorite ranch and I'm not one of those people that eats ranch on everything. I'm partial to the calzones because I love ricotta cheese. I really love that they now have the smaller portioned ones, which are still large but not nearly as mammoth as the regular sized ones. The garlic knots are phenomonal, I recommend you try them if it's your first time. I like the pizza as well. I find the pizza to be better the second day when you re-heat it in the oven but I like a crispier crust, so that's probably why. I also think it's cool that they serve Phoenix Brewery beer, it's cool to see businesses support each other.
We have been here twice now and had great service and food each time! Also LOVING the Veganizza! So wonderful to have a restaurant nearby that caters to my dietary "differences"
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Joe D.
Picked up a couple of pizzas, Greek salad, and a piece of chocolate cake. The salad and cake were very good. One pizza had sausage, olives, mushrooms, and basil. They charged two bucks for fresh basil and what a joke. They didn't put fresh basil on it but instead sprinkled dry basil from a spice jar. Very little of it too boot. Seriously, go to Trader Joe's and see what fresh basil looks like. Hardly any mushrooms. Sausage was good. Mainly, the crust is super soggy. The other pizza was Joey's Favorite and it also was super soggy. The website said something about ordering pizza extra crispy. Will do that next time but they need to just bake it a little more so it's minimally soggy. My opinion. Won't rush back but will give it another chance.
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Scott P.
My family has always liked NYPD Pizza and this location in Gilbert near the San Tan mall is a good spot. The restaurant itself gets VERY busy on the weekends so we tend to call our order in an pick it up instead of waiting in line for a table, but during the week it's easy enough to get a seat quickly. The service in the restaurant when we do dine in has always been fine, never over the top amazing, but good enough. It's exactly what I would expect from this type of restaurant. We usually start by ordering the cheesy garlic knots (whether we're dining in or picking up) because they are amazing. My 18 month old son also loves them (he loves anything that is made of bread) and it's a nice way to keep him occupied while we wait for our pizza to come out. Pizzas generally take 15 to 20 minutes to come out which is what I would expect and they always taste good. I really like the sliced sausage they have available instead of the crumbled sausage. Sliced sausage is flat and more similar in size to pepperoni... only, a little bit longer and not quite as round. My wife's grand mother always orders the spaghetti and meatballs which she loves and ends up taking the left overs home for lunch the next day. Overall, NYPD Pizza is a nice place to go if you're looking for a family friendly atmosphere with a very understandable and approachable menu.
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Tiffany T.
Lara runs an amazing store! Have been eating here since it opened years ago and it keeps getting better... Lori was super helpful... even at 10:16 at night, they are awesome!
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Adrienne W.
When I can't make my own, I order in from them. We are used to good pizza. We moved here from NYC, and have lived in Chicago and New Haven CT. The pizza here is as good as you'd get in any of those places, and the sides (like wings and salad) have been good every time we've ordered. I haven't eaten in the restaurant yet, but I have picked up the pies on my way home, and the place seems nice enough. We've tried a few other places here in the valley, and were disappointed in some way by each of them. If you want a good pie, you can't go wrong here.
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Lisa B.
Garlic knots... Need I say more?! Not only are their pizza and salads amazing but they have the best garlic knots I've ever had! Even if you just go in there for dessert, it doesn't get much better than the Zeppolis! The prices are great - and you can get a single slice of pizza or a whole pizza, this place is 10 times better than Domino's, Pizza Hut or any other delivery pizza place! Get the garlic knots, i'm not sure if I forgot to mention it, but they're amazing!
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Mike R.
We've been here many times before and the food is always excellent. However, tonight the service was very slow. It took an hour for the food to come out, with no word from the waiter until about 5 minutes before the pizza came out. We did get seated right away, but after us, there was no hostess and there was a backup of people waiting to be seated. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. Assuming they were short staffed. Overall, food was awesome--the service not so much.
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D. A.
Good pizza. Been here a couple times when it was quiet, service was great. Had a few pies delivered too. Not out of this world good, but consistently good pizza.
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Orca E.
Omg we go here 2x /week. Love it. So delicious!! Our favorites: Garlic knots Pizza (duh!) Calzones Spinach artichoke dip Greek salad Zeppolis Not only is the food great, but we love the people who work there they're so kind and sweet. If you have kids, they do a kids night Sun and Wed, it's pretty crowded we have found on those nights so we try to go other days. Great place to watch sports games too they have a little bar which is fun to hang out in. They have delivery too.
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Kyle H.
Come here for the pizza... or the cheesy garlic knots... hmmm... In all honesty... come for the cheesy garlic knots!!! I've never been disappointed and neither has any of my guests. But really, the pizza is good too! I just happen to be so sidetracked by the cheesy garlic knots half the time that I have no room for the pizza! :(
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GAIL W.
went there for lunch and had great service and good chelsea salad and so so minestrone soup. garlic knots baked to perfection with tons of flavor and a nice crisp on the bottom. so, i bragged it up to my family and took eight of us there for dinner on friday night! mistake number 1 ! 15 minutes for drink order, ordered the same thing i had for lunch the day before and while the salad was good the soup was warm and garlic bread was a dough ball with no garlic slurry or crisp bottom. complained to manager and she was full of excuses of the oven not being reliable! slice of pizza was doughy! antipasto salad had no toppings on it! really? 11 people supposedly working with 8 customers and could never get their attention! what an embarrassment! new york would evict this pretender! someone call the real nypd and arrest them!
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Nicole H.
No margaritas. Just beer and wine :-/ what's a girl to do. Indulge in some dessert maybe :)
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Lori Anne B.
Ordered pizza for the first time here for delivery. Got a Margherita. It was ok. A little too much crust with not a lot of flavor. When delivered it was not hot so must have been sitting for awhile....
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Greasy H.
Delicious pizza! We have been here countless times and have never been let down.
(5)
Sam W.
I love pizza and this is one of the best pizza joints in AZ. The sauce is amazing. I've never had a bad pizza there. The garlic knots are cheap and are a great appetizer.
(5)
Penny R.
Best pizza on the planet! By far !!! So amazing and delicious. Cannot get enough. Wait staff iffy, sometimes good... Sometimes not so much. Update~ This particular place has now gone out of business. So sad. Not sure since the food was so amaze, but maybe the waitstaff did them in.
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C J.
Our last visit was four months ago and food was superb. We recently went again on a Thursday night and our food was pretty bland. Seems like the food has changed. The table next to us complained about their pasta. We probably wont be back. Service was friendly but that doesn't mean I'll go back just to get cheerful refills of my iced tea.
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Mary L.
Now this is a cool joint! Subway tiles, NY signs, plaid table covers,and swingin old music! The food is delicious! From the salads to the thin slice pizza it does not dissapoint! The staff was young but super attentive. We wish we had a place like this in California.
(5)
Jake R.
If you are looking from some really good pizza, NYPD is by far the best!! I am never disappointed with their pizza. They Deliver, so give them a shot the next time you are in the mood for some pizza.
(5)
Marina R.
I used to love this place. About a year ago I ordered delivery and they lost our order it took over two hours. We hadn't been back until today. I just didn't want Rosati's again we get it almost every Friday. Just burned out. So I thought small pizzas and the beef salad. I go online and they don't have the beef salad anymore! So sad. The menu has changed a lot. So I ordered a 14 inch cheese/pepperoni for the boys and Da Works 14 inch. They said it would take 1 hr 15 minutes to deliver or 40 to pick up. I said deliver it's a wash with the drive. They made it in 1 hour 30 minutes much better than last time. But the pizza just wasn't good. The crust wasn't crisp like it used to be and the toppings were bare. Maybe one thin piece of sausage on each slice. Crust was flavorless. The price was way cheaper than Rosati's about $34 for the two pies but you get what you pay for.
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Taralyn R.
This was my first time here and I enjoyed the pizza and appetizers. The Caprese Bruchetta was very good, and my friend got a Calzone that was the size of a football. The waiter was new but extremely friendly as were all of the wait staff that were around that we talked to since the place was not very busy. This is good man food.
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Marcus W.
Best chain pizza in the 85295/85297 zip code. New York style thin crust pizza, perfectly blended cheeses, awesome toppings. And they now deliver. It's a little on the pricey side (expect to pay upwards of $25 for a large specialty pizza) but it's worth every nickel. I recommend the Brooklyn Family (pepperoni, sausage, fresh basil) with garlic knots and their upstate wings. Add in some ice cold beer and you've got yourself a real meal. Delivery time is typically 45-60 minutes on a weekday and longer on the weekends (especially when a big game is on). The restaurant is rather small, seating maybe 50-60 people. They do have a bar with several beers on tap. Expect longer wait times during the weekends. Service is decent, but not great. The couple times my wife and I went the orders were mixed up but the manager helped a little by giving us some free food (this should happen any time there are issues with an order IMHO). Overall highly recommended. Treat yourself to NYPD pizza, you won't regret it. UPDATED March 2012: The Gilbert location (San Tan) has really taken a few steps backward for this pizza chain. The delivery is pretty much guaranteed to arrive COLD, and the product itself seems to have declined overall. Unfortunately, I wonder if NYPD grew too fast for its own good? Overall I'm changing the score from 5 to 3 stars- as the pizza is just OK now when compared to alternative options. Last time the wife and I sat down inside the service was horrid- taking nearly 20 minutes to get the beers we ordered after getting our table. Even the pizza was served luke warm at the restaurant, which is amazing since it's a 20 second walk from the oven to table. Oh well, it was good while it lasted I suppose.
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Brock E.
Great pizza! I normally travel all the way out to Coolidge for authentic New York style pizza. NYPD will not replace it, but it certainly will be a regular stop for me.
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Kyle H.
I love this place. I have been to 5 or 6 all across the valley and have never been disappointed. Some of the best New York style pizza in town. Lunches are very reasonable. Can get pizza by the slice or order a whole pizza also. Also some good salads... I like the Greek with balsamic vinegar.. Lunch prices are great. Pizza and Salad for $6.00 plus cost of a drink. Better than any fast food. Can take out or eat in... Want a dessert, try the cooking and ice cream options. If you have room after your pizza. Would make this my regular pizza place if I had one closer to house.. Need a lunch place. Want a slice and drink.. Give it a try. Don't think they will disappointed.
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Matt S.
Some of the better pizza I've had. Top 5 for sure. It's a little slow but good priced and worth. They have some amazing garlic bread ball things you can get before the mean (or anytime I guess) and one time they hooked us up with some free dessert because the food took so long to come out. So here is the just of it - they had some service issues, but the food and how they tried to take care of us made up for it! Will (and have gone back) to this place again!
(5)
Trent S.
My daughters love the Mac n cheese here plus it's free kids meals on Wednesdays!
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Holly S.
I really like the pizza here plus they have a great menu full of salads, calzones and other goodies. I have never been disappointed in anything I have ordered. One time they didn't have something I wanted on the menu so at the end of our meal they surprised my family with a free dessert which was amazingly good.
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Dani C.
Have to say for pizza, this was the best I've had other than actually being in NYC. Went last week for dinner. The restaurant is small, so it always seems to be packed and at least a 10 minute wait. We even got there later, like 7pm. Would have checked in through Yelp but there is no wifi. Service was a little slow, but it's a busy place. Worth the wait though, pizza was excellent. Best mozzarella I've ever had on pizza.
(5)
Fred C.
This place is great!....One of the best Calzones I ever ate.....and I grew up in the Philadelphia area that has some of the best Italian food! I always get take out, and the staff are very helpful and pleasant!
(4)
Jennifer W.
Went in for dinner and it was delish and service was great. Beers were cold too! Ordered honey BBQ and medium wings for an app. Wings are very meaty, flavorful and taste fresh. Dinner was a 14" pepperoni and sausage pizza. Cooked perfect and hot out of the oven. Our server was Tammy and she was great. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Jake D.
Great food worth the wait. The menu even tells you what items will take longer so no surprises. It just gives you more time to eat some cheesy garlic knots. Yummy.
(4)
Julie M.
The meat lovers pizza is a solid choice; fairly topped and not too greasy. But what I LOVE at this place are the Hell's Kitchen Buffalo Wings. These things are NO JOKE and you need to be able to handle some serious heat if you're going to try these things. These are burn-your-lips-off deliciousness! I subconsciously breathed through my mouth in an attempt to cool it down and my dragon fire breath burned my husband's eyes. Try them... if you can handle it!
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Mike P.
As a NY transplant, I always hunt for authentic NY-style pizza. NYPD has recreated it well, with a good crust and sauce. It still won't compare to anything in NYC, but I dropped from 4 to 3 stars because they are overpriced in my opinion. I can go to Venezia's in the same neighborhood for $5 less per pie, and it's just as good.
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Tony G.
One of the first places I have eaten since moving to AZ, pretty good. We had a large gathering of family, and the place was fairly busy at first, but they worked with us to get everyone seated, make sure they had drink orders, then time for everyone to make up their mind. For what I could tell, everyone enjoyed their food, especially the cheesy garlic knots...tasty... We had Da Works pizza, it was good, not the best pizza I have had, but certainly far from the worst. Really, the only thing was it was a little light on amount of toppings, and wasnt hot, only warm, but with that many people, I cant really complain.
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D G.
Pizza & Hot Wings are EXCELLENT! Great service & friendly staff. Started going to this location because the one on Warner Ave & Gilbert Rd. went to hell on the food & service....worth driving the extra mile : )
(5)
Chris W.
I've been here several times. Service has always been great. At my most recent visit, they were busy, but we were served in a very timely manner. The pizza was great!! Really, it was like a masterpiece! They were generous with the toppings (not too much, not too little) & they were spread out evenly so you enjoy every bite of every slice of your pizza. It was delicious!!! Again, service was great, the wait time was not excessive. This will definitely be a pizza place I will go to regularly!
(5)
catlin j.
Great pizza and wings nice inside and clean
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Kaliegh S.
My family and I went in to NYPD on a Thursday afternoon. Not many people occupied the tables, so were were seated quickly. The hostess was gracious as she handed us our menus. We hadn't been sitting long when our waitress came to order drinks. She was courteous and patient as we asked her opinion on different pizzas. We decided on the sausage, pineapple, and onion pizza and honey barbeque wings. Within 20 minutes, our food was brought out. The pizza was fantastic, however the wings.... the wings were a different story. They were dry and tasteless, with not enough sauce. Deemed a waste of money, the wings were left on the table as we left. Overall, service was good, pizza was good, but wings won't be tried again.
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Address :2743 S Market St,Ste 101
Gilbert, AZ, 85295
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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T W.
For Dad's day they offered a free meal. So we went for dinner! I just reviewed them three months ago, and nothing has changed. The pizza is good. I ordered chicken parmesan, and it was reasonably good too. I tried a slice of leftover pizza later on, and it was good. I still like Grimaldi's better, but it was very good. Their pizza is definitely the star. Their other entrees are fine, but pizza is what they do best. And you can't beat "free". It's cool that NYPD does stuff like this on Father's Day, and Veteran's Day, etc.
(4)Suzanne P.
Just so-so for me. Came here with a Groupon. Garlic knots weren't great. Sort of doughy. And not enough dipping sauce to go around. An assortment would have been nice. Wings were ordinary. Our food took forever, which was strange, because my daughter and I split a salad and my other child got Mac and cheese. We waited soooo long. Our poor server didn't even know what was going on. The Antipasto salad was okay. There were only like 6 pieces of salami. I had to salt it which is out of the ordinary for me. It was swimming in olive oil and balsamic. The bottom was like soup. Get the dressing on the side! Overall a so-so experience. Next time I'll try a pizza. I do have to use my other groupon.
(3)Mike L.
Went here last day of school, for lunch, and was busy of course. Our waiter Arthur, was real nice and was sorry about the wait, but it was busy, and really not a bad wait at all,no problem. We had a large "Big Kahuna" for three people. I had two slices and the two teens, had three each and we were all stuffed. This is a great "Not to thin" thin pizza. LOVE the crust. This is a simple, casual place, just nice to relax and enjoy your pizza. Arthur made sure our drinks were always full, he was really moving, good man. Another great Pizza here is the Gluten free. Comes in one size, like most pizza joints, but it is really good, really, I wouldn't lie. So I have to give this NYPD a big WOO HOO!!!
(4)Lindsay H.
Just got back from here. Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sunday and there is currently a great groupon deal. Had to pay for kids meal because it can't be combined with the groupon. Still a great deal. Get on it! The pizza is awesome in person. Carry out won't do it justice unless you live super close. Fresh cheese, tasty sauce and crust. The meatballs are great on pizza, as is spinach. Pineapple is just okay. No fresh pineapple like they use at Nello's, just canned tidbits. The winner is truly the crust. It tastes so unique and they use imported water from NY in the dough! The large salad would be great for 2-4 people to share and more cost effective than individual side salads. The garlic knots are where it's at! Nom nom. Throw some Alfredo on those and you will be in carb heaven. Service is great and the atmosphere casual. Drink service and ordering was fast tonight but we had to wait quite a while for our garlic knot app(30 min). Please note that children's menu "pizza bites" are really a big 'ol slice of pizza that they cut into a few strips. Overall, our favorite pizza place in East Mesa/Gilbert. Very close to San Tan Village.
(4)Marcia F.
I love their Chelsea Salad, and their spaghetti is awesome.
(5)Todd W.
Camelback IPA on tap, try it if you like IPA. Greek salad is so so. The ingredients needed to be chopped up and tossed. Lettuce is usually not an ingredient of a true Greek salad. Pizza looks great. Pizza is "Frans Favorite". We added crumbled sausage and forgot to ask for extra crispy. Darn. Pizza is very flavorful . Good and quick service. Thank you NYPD PIZZA.
(3)Ashley M.
In addition to great food, NYPD has customer service down. I absolutely love their food, and despite inconsistent service I return because I'm a NY Native and It hits close to home. After my recent negative experience and review the owner or manager reached out to me and offered to send me a dining certificate. $50 dollars for me and my husband to return. I went back and had awesome service and food. They even reached out and asked if I had returned and if everything was good.
(5)Jeffrey L.
So it's been a couple of months since I've been there. I get the wings except this time. Wings are priced as "market price." So charge whatever they want? I like to know how much things cost on the menu. Ok Lobster is one thing...but chicken wings? It was kind of a turn off. Pizza was good though.
(2)Michelle P.
Crispy chicken spinach salad and garlic cheese knots = YUM! We've had the same waiter (Ryan) the last 2 times we've been here and he is super nice. :)
(5)Pete J.
Never had a bad pizza here. Service has always been good. Have not tried any of the pasta dishes here. Can't pass on the pizza.
(5)Dee S.
We both thought the margherita pizza was tasteless and terrible. A 14 inch pizza cost $17 which I don't mind paying if the pizza is exceptional. There was ablsolutely nothing to it. I don't get the ratings here. What's wrong with you people? Don't you have tongues? LOL We tossed it in the trash when we got it home. I was really looking f/w to this pizza. What a disappointment. I miss you Camelback CPK and Desert Ridge CPK!
(1)Lenin A.
I wanted to let everyone know that this NYPD is a wonderful place to go eat at everyone is friendly and happy to be working there. Alyssa took every good care of me she was wonderful keep on doing what you do Alyssa you will be going places in life by helping others! Thank you to you all!!!
(5)Elizabeth B.
Best pizza I ever had!!! Better than pizza I had in NY!!! Prices were good and service was excellent!! Can't wait to visit again soon!
(5)Natalie C.
I came here for the first time with my niece, as a little lunch date... I have to say the food was amazing! I used to go to Olive Garden for my chicken Parmesan craving, I can definitely say I will now be coming here. The food was so much tastier and the portions are really big! My niece had a slice of pizza which was very similar to New York pizza, thin and crispy! We then had dessert, the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and that was amazing as well. I would recommend NYPD
(4)J S.
Again, super impressed. Wish i would have got a photo of my pizza and hubbys GIGANTIC calzone. Seriously, you can't really understand the size of this thing. Went on kids night, not terribly busy, I like that the kids can exchange another slice of pizza instead of having dessert. Our server wasn't the best- maybe a little too much socializing at the server station... but the food was delicious, hot, fresh and plenty of it. On kids night and we had a m'za pizza blanca, a large pepperoni calzone and 2 giant slices for EACH kid and the bill was $18.03!!!! Hands down my favorite new york style pizza place in AZ.
(5)Christine L.
If you come here, you MUST ORDER garlic knots. Those things are amazingly delicious. We went for lunch and it was super fast, had a group of 4 and everything went smoothly. Our server was super nice and efficient. We ordered the ham/pineapple and it was delicious. I wish there were more of this place around Arizona. We were in and out in half an hour. This place is awesome.
(4)Kaycie S.
This pizza place is one of my favorite places to go to, especially with a group. The price is very reasonable and the employees are always super friendly. the only complaint is that sometimes it takes a bit too long for the food to come out and ironically, the slower the restaurant, the longer it takes for the food to be served. I suppose that makes sense as they don't have everything prepped, but even so, sometimes it feels a bit too long. The pizza is very good and they have some decent lunch specials. they also have a nice 8inch pizza that is about $6. My whole family really enjoys the garlic knots from the appetizer menu and they run about $5. My kids are older now, but one thing that I really loved when they were younger was the kids menu slice of pizza comes out already cut into little bite size squares. This comes in pretty handy with little ones! All in all, a great place with good food for a good price.
(4)Jesse W.
Being from the East coast, I am quite familiar with New York style pizza. I haven't found any comparable to the quality of pizza I am used to in the valley yet and I was told to try here. I was not impressed and it was very expensive for what it was. I'll keep searching.
(2)John P.
We took our four grandkids, ages two to eight, for dinner last night. Not only was the food terrific as usual, our server, Lindsay was absolutely fabulous. She was very patient with all the kids and listened when they asked her a question or wanted to order for themselves. She was very attentive and made our time with the grandkids even more enjoyable. NYPD Pizza at San Tan Village is one of our favorite places. Now when we go, we'll ask for Lindsay!
(5)Kenzie T.
I tried the Pizza Blanca with Roma tomatoes and it was, literally, the best pizza I've ever tasted! The garlic knots are also very tasty. I was impressed with the management when our pizza was delayed for over an hour. The manager came out and said our whole meal was paid for. This is the type of service I would expect, but do not receive from many restaurants. Kids eat free on Wednesdays, which I know is a big plus. My overall experience was great, despite the sometimes inconsistent waiters/waitresses.
(5)Anthony G.
Really, 4 stars? Hmmmm. Me and my wife came in for lunch at 1pm. We were seated and finally got service after 30 min of us drinking our beer. Food finally came after over an hour and this is supposed to be Food In A New York Minute? Stay away from this place if your looking for a quick lunch. Scratching my head? So I emailed the manager back yesterday after his quick response and still have not heard back.
(2)Matthew G.
So, this review is more based off of the service, not the food. We walked in on a Saturday night after a full day of moving, ready to eat some pizza. It was busy, but not packed. I told the young lady how many and she said 25-30 mins. I then rudely blurted out, "that's dumb". It was the exhaustion, my apologize. However, it seemed to catch her off guard, and it worked. The 30 mins quickly turned into 5. There were empty tables for pete sake! Once seated we were greeted by a friendly waiter. He was very nice, but I think he came by maybe 2 times after taking our order. They brought out pizza with no plates. I had to ask 3 different servers for things. The manager finally came by to clear off our table and offer us our check. So, food was good. Service sucked.
(2)Tonya B.
Our first time here. We tried the Caprese and Blanca pizzas, Spinch dip and had cheesecake and cookie and cream for dessert. Everything was fresh, hot and flavorful. Our server, Ryan, was awesome. It was reasonably priced and everyone was friendly. Recommend highly. We'll go back.
(4)Dan R.
I love the food here!!! The garlic cheese knots are amazing I get them every time I go. The Brooklyn pizza is awesome I always order enough to have some leftovers. My girlfriend loves the pasta and the salad pizza also. Great service each time I go, I just wish I was inside their delivery area.
(5)Abigail P.
My husband and I swung by tonight for a fast dinner. I'd been hearing great things about it for so long and was very interested in checking it out, being new to Arizona and all. Pros: Creative, relaxed, and festive atmosphere. Fun music, nothing overwhelming. Just how I like my restaurants. Not too busy around dinner. Our service was EXCEPTIONAL. Lindsay was charming, patient, and informative. Multiple servers stopped by our table to check on us. When my husband expressed his disappointment, our server gave us a free dessert for zappolis--MMMMMMM! Cons: Garlic Knots weren't garlicky or cheesy or buttery or salty or anything. Perhaps they were knotty? Barbecue chicken pizza was ok--super hot in some places and lukewarm in others, with fresh shredded cilantro and bland chicken pieces. The sicilian pizza crust is flavorful, but tough. Summary: We'd like to give it another shot. Perhaps we just need to get another type of pizza. The others looked deeelicious, and I'm sure we'll be back.
(3)Ryan D.
GARLIC KNOTS. You must order them. Usually has a 15-30 minute wait on Fri/Sat night. We usually try to go for lunch, less crowded, same great pizza still offered. There are a few tv's in the bar that will have on a game, don't count on seeing the tv's from all seats in the dining area however. There's a patio but we rarely see people sitting there, maybe its just too hot. They do deliver, but then you miss out on the fun atmosphere and neat NYC inspired decor.
(4)Courtney P.
We love NYPD the pizza is awesome! Although we were very disappointed with our waitress this evening. She was slow on filling drinks, asking if we needed anything, when I would ask for things it seemed as if she was annoyed.. Our pasta took 40 min to come out! When I mentioned it taking to long she replied with "well he gave you some extra pasta so yeah.." Umm I didn't ask for extra I was just curious why it took so long!! After dropping off our bill she took 20 min to come pick it up! It was SLOW we were her only table. The worst part was we could see her standing in the back talking.. I had to ask other servers who were cleaning to get her for us..smh
(2)Darla D.
The service was good, the waitress was friendly n didn't over bother us but the food was ABC 123 it was plain as can be to me sadly...... So I'll try again cus my partner claims it's native New Yorker...... Even though I would beg to differ
(3)Nicole D.
I have been to this nypd a number of times and have always had the best service and the best food one can expect. I own a restaurant in downtown Phoenix and I am from New York and let me tell you this place lives up to my expectations of how food and service should be. My waitress is usually the wonderful ms Jackee Webb, but I must say that everybody in there is very polite, helpful and knowledgeable. I am a little specific with my order I like a little extra of this... a little more of that and they always get my order 100% correct every time (even though I know as a restaurant owner, I'm probably a little bit annoying) they always take the best care of me and my guests. Thank you guys for doing the great job you do and making me feel like I'm at home every time!!
(5)Irene T.
I've been eating as one or another branch of NYPD since we moved to the Valley 13 years ago. Funny thing, there's an NYPD Pizza on Long Island where I ate whenever I was in the neighborhood, before I moved here. I hoped that these two were related. I still don't know if they are, but they're both great. Tonight, 7/10/14, we went with a Groupon to NYPD for dinner. Our server was Lourdes. She greeted us with a big smile and asked us if we knew what we wanted to drink. Our beers were there in a New York minute. I had the Strawberry Fields Salad, besides strawberries it had apples, almonds and blue cheese in a light vinaigrette over mixed greens. It was delicious. I didn't leave a leaf or crumb of blue cheese. We can never decide on pizza together so we always get a large and go 1/2 & 1/2. My half had the Bianco with Spinach, hubby's had meatballs & olives. I think he adds olives so I won't sneak in and eat his share after we're home. We had 3 slices out of the pie and hubby was trying to cut another slice for me, when the pizza pan tipped over and went SPLAT on the floor. A lovely young woman, who I think was the manager, was there in seconds picking up the mess. She offered a new pizza in 8 minutes. No problem. About 10 minutes later a new pie showed up and I had my second slice. We finished eating, paid and left. Not only was the food good, but the service was outstanding. Offering us a new pizza was very kind and we appreciate it. Your food and service has won our loyalty. Thank you all at NYPD very much.
(5)David D.
NYPD has my favorite pizza out there. It is a little pricey but so is most other places. It is totally worth it. Always make sure you get garlic knots. They are cheap and filling. They come with marinara to dip in that is sweet and tastes amazing. The calzones here are very big and tasty as well. I highly recommend their food. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have good dessert choices as well. The restaurant is clean.
(5)Neka N.
I've only visited this location once. The food is okay but it doesn't put me in a New York State of mind. It's tough to find a good pizza establishment. My only complaint was that we were not properly greeted when we walked in. The bartender only said 'hi' and walked off. There was another employee who was apparently on her break. She just looked at us. So we walked out. The employee that was sitting down, got up and walked outside to stop us from leaving. We decided to stay and eat on the patio. We were not impressed at all with the service. The food was okay. It was definitely better than other pizza chains such as Pizza Hut and Papa Johns.
(3)Dana B.
NYPD responded to my less than positive review on yelp promptly. I thought that it was cool and showed that they really care about their customers. As requested in their response, I emailed them my contact info so they could find out more about my experience. Never heard back from them. I guess it's just a gimmick to make people reading yelp think they care. Instead of impressing me, that gimmick has dropped my review to a 1 star. You've officially lost our business. Grimaldi's it shall be. After the last post I received a call from their office. She was genuine, pleasant and thanked me for the review. They took the time to shop the restaurant after my review. They learned that some items were being prepared improperly and that my order was placed incorrectly. They're sending us gift certificates to try them again. Because she seemed sincere, we will try them again.
(2)Lorraine C.
I want to love this place. The food is good but service is extremely slow. Painfully slow, most especially given their high prices. Granted, I've never eaten in the restaurant, as we always do delivery but I'm sorry, two hours for delivery is crazy. Either don't offer delivery or stick to your time comittments. I can understand the occasional delay but this place is consistently behind. Will be passing this place up in the future.
(2)Mike V.
Hands down the best pizza! Great place to just hang with friends and have great pizza and beer.
(4)Bob M.
You get overly pricey New York prices and slow New York service. Want affordable yummy food? Fageetaboutbit.
(1)Cory V.
This place is so good and a relief from your average dominos or Pizza Hut!! Great service and friendly staff. Thanks for the yummy pizza!!!!
(5)Alan H.
This is a tough one anti pasta salad was fair at best! Calzone is Hugh but was cold in center after 30 min wait. Service was not there; waiter walked by us so many times that I lost count and I still needed a refill. It wasn't him that got the refills for us. Not bad food not the best, it's the service that really hurts here!! Maybe some one would want to work a split shift. Just not a good experience. I love to tip good service this was zero service and only will return if someone just has to visit! I've been here probably five times and service has always been a notable issue! Waiter paid a ton of attention to a couple sitting at the bar! Probably not their desired outcome for our visit but it is that. I did speak with a manager and addressed my observations and concerns! Good luck give it a shot!!
(1)Kenna W.
So first the lady on the phone read my order back completely wrong. I corrected her twice and when I arrived in 30 min to pick them up I had to wait another 10. The order was still in correct and nothing was offered in return. I love NYPD but not this one and I advise to go to another location.
(1)Miriam H.
My family's fave restaurant to sit down and eat in! The food is great, we ask for extra thin extra cheese pepperoni pizza and its cooked to perfection every time! Cheesy garlic knots are a must try and the servers are always friendly and knowledgeable with what's on the menu! Restaurant is clean and has a cool NY feel to it even here in the desert. My daughters love the pizza bites and they get a dessert with it as well! All smiles from my family at this spot! Parking ia good, when they get busy you might have to wait a while but trust me it's worth it! :0)
(5)April S.
Hands down the best pizza in the valley. I'm from jersey so I'm real picky...no I'm a snob when it comes to pizza. I love this pizza and if you have tried their zepollis yet...order them with all 3 dipping sauces!
(5)Jessica P.
We've visited several NYPD locations over the years and it is one of our favorite pizza spots! I would typically rate NYPD 4 stars for the solid food and service. We recently moved out the San Tan area in Gilbert and so this location is new to us. The dining room is a bit small and doesn't feel quite as cozy as some of the other locations do - it is basically just a box-like retail space, hence the slightly lower rating. That said, the food is very yummy! We almost always order the Cheesy Garlic Knots to start which are a nice way to tide over your appetite while you wait for the pizza. I'm usually surprised that they only give you one container of the marinara sauce with a 12 count of cheese knots, and also the sauce seems to be watered down. The server will generally give you an ETA on the pizza when you place your order and it is not generally shorter than about 20 minutes, so it is nice to have something to munch in the meantime. We've also ordered their buffalo wings several times which are delicious as well. The pizzas are NY style (obviously) with a delicious crust, flavorful sauce and great toppings. They also have a variety of pastas available for those who don't want pizza - my grandmother loves the spaghetti and meatballs and I've had friends order the lasagna and chicken parmesan, all to good reviews. DESSERT: We've had the limoncello cake, zeppolis, and cannolis, all of which are yummy. However, I tend to avoid the zeppolis most times because by the time dessert rolls around, we'll have had pizza dough as an appetizer (Garlic Knots), entrée (pizza) and dessert! Service is generally nice and friendly, it can get a bit less attentive when they're busy. They do get VERY busy, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. We've ordered carryout a few times from them and while they normally give a good estimate on the timeframe, the last time we were quoted 20-25 minutes. My husband arrived at the end of that timeframe and had to wait another 30 minutes for his pizza, which verged on ridiculous. However, this doesn't seem to be the norm so I don't hold it against them :)
(3)Lindsay O.
We ordered pizza and appetizers tonight for delivery, not only was it WAY overpriced, we waited over an hour and fifteen minutes and it was COLD! Not sure why it took so long to make basic items but we will not be ordering again!
(1)Brian B.
Place just isn't on top of it as it was in the early days. Just ordered for delivery and they claimed 45 minutes and it was an hour and 15. I live about 3.0 miles from the store. Dude didn't say anything about it being late. They forgot my blue cheese for my wings and the pizza has very little sauce and is undercooked. Again, this place used to be can't miss, but the last couple of years has just lost their mojo. For $20+ for a pie it's time to go to Grimaldis for better quality and consistency.
(3)Faith A.
I moved to the Phoenix area a month ago. Tonight was the second night I ordered pizza and appetizers for delivery. The first night it took an hour and fifteen minutes to receive my order. The food was good and everyone has a bad night every once in a while. Tonight it took an hour and forty minutes to get my order. AND EVERYTHING WAS COLD! My pizza looked terrible too, like it was tossed around. Time to try some place else.
(1)Lacey H.
This place is way too expensive for pizza.
(2)Dennis B.
NYPD ... Best Pizza? Hmmm, not so much. Being an actual NATIVE New Yorker, growing up in the city and on the island, I do know NY style pizza, both good and bad. Unfortunately, NYPD really isn't it, and it isn't even up to snuff with the BAD kind. I have heard sooo much about NYPD over the past few years. I had REALLY been looking forward to having the opportunity to stop by. I finally did, today (8/31, around 1:30 pm). Had the Wedding Soup and a slice of cheese pizza with crumbled sausage. Firstly, while the Italian Wedding Soup was tasty, it really wasn't what I've always had back in NYC. Also, it comes sized as a BOWL, yet it seemed like there was less in the "bowl" than you get from other restaurants in a "Cup" size. The soup was in a bowl-shaped object (almost a plate rather than a bowl), filled to about 6" across and less than 1" deep. It took me about 1 minute to finish. It also came with "Garlic Knots". I've noticed praise for them here on Yelp. Again, they were pretty good as far as taste, but they weren't true Back-East garlic knots. They were more like dinner rolls with garlic flavoring spread on the outside. The slice of pizza ... now this is where I was really disappointed. NY-style pizza is very thin crust, with an an almost round "bump" at the outside. It's always very crispy, light, airy ... usually has bubbles formed in it due to being spread that thin. The pizza I had was underdone, not hot and VERY BREADY. It was almost like eating a big piece of white bread with Motts Tomato sauce spread on top. The sausage was okay tasting but again was barely luke-warm and was concentrated in a strip down the middle of the fairly small slice. Back in NY a slice of that size would be a buck at a knock-off, wannabe shop, not something that would come out of a self-respecting pizzaria. Ray or Geno or Mamma Gina would be turning over in their graves if they knew this was being served as a NY pizza. All in all, I was very disappointed, and completely underwhelmed. I will make sure that anyone I speak with knows just how uninspired NYPD is. Sorry, guys, but I'm ashamed, being a New Yorker, that you are defaming the name.
(2)Rhonda C.
My family and I have been dining here since it opened, and eat there weekly. Love their pizza's, the sauce is great. Try the Sicilian pizza with salami and onion, mushroom or black olives - fantastic! Their dessert Zeppolis are wonderful, I favor the caramel sauce while the rest of my family prefers the raspberry. Antipasto salad is great but sometimes needs extra dressing which the server is more than happy to get for you. The managers and staff are very friendly and attentive, always willing to get you whatever you need. On the weekends if you arrive after 5:30 you're in for a wait. The parking lot is usually packed so park across the lot by Jo-Ann's instead of playing musical cars.
(5)Dawn I.
We go to Nypd for a quick and tasty slice about 3 Sunday's a month. We sit in the bar area so we can take advantage of the great service provided by Allison. She is professional, attentive and knows how to provide a level of service seldom seen at a local pizza joint.
(5)Ashley M.
Ordered a calzone which was really good. Takes about 20-30 min even if you're the only one there because that is baking time so don't be in a hurry. Kind of expensive for pizza but, whatever, it's something different than the usual. Servers are nice.
(4)Joey I.
So please bare with me as I write this review. I literally just signed up so I can talk about this place, as well as others. Like Matthew G's review, this too is based off of the service. So it's a Sunday night, and a friend of mine was feeling like Italian so we decided to try this place out. We walked in and there were quite a few people, it wasn't too overly crowded. There was no hostess so the waitress told us that she would get to us asap. Well, she forgot about us and another waiter sat a group of 3 before us. So that waiter sat us right away. Now all I ordered was a pepsi and my friend ordered a house salad with spaghetti with meatballs. The place did get busy, but again, not too extreme. After about 40 minutes of waiting, we decided to leave. I'm sure the food is outstanding, but then again, we never got it. So we decided to get up and leave and head down to Venezias, which is on Cooper and Ray. We ordered the exact same thing, and her salad came out in 5 minutes, and dinner out in 10 minutes still piping hot. As far as the service goes, I don't recommend going, but I would definitely love to try the food, IF I wanted to wait for almost an hour. Better off going to Venezias.
(2)Jessica K.
My friend LOVES this place, but I really don't get what makes it so special... cheesy garlic knots weren't good, pizza was over priced and the service was so so. I won't go again.
(1)Trevor C.
Tonight was our first trip to NYPD Pizza and it was very enjoyable. My wife and I ordered a 14" pepperoni and artichoke heart pizza with hand tossed crust. We also went with cheesy garlic knots as an appetizer. The garlic knots were were a doughy texture with good flavor, served with marinara dipping sauce, and my wife absolutely loved them. The pizza had that New York floppy crust that you need to fold over to eat. The sauce was mildly seasoned with a strong tomato flavor, and the amount of cheese was generous, no need to pay for extra unless you're just cheese crazy. It looked and tasted very fresh, not at all greasy. The employees were very friendly, helpful, and quick. Despite the restaurant being almost full, we were in and out in just over 30 minutes. Our bill with 2 sodas and tax was $27, very reasonable for the amount of food we had. We enjoyed the food and laid back atmosphere and will be back again soon.
(4)Toryanni E.
I've loved NYPD for years. The ranch there is my #1 favorite ranch and I'm not one of those people that eats ranch on everything. I'm partial to the calzones because I love ricotta cheese. I really love that they now have the smaller portioned ones, which are still large but not nearly as mammoth as the regular sized ones. The garlic knots are phenomonal, I recommend you try them if it's your first time. I like the pizza as well. I find the pizza to be better the second day when you re-heat it in the oven but I like a crispier crust, so that's probably why. I also think it's cool that they serve Phoenix Brewery beer, it's cool to see businesses support each other.
(4)Lilli F.
My family and I were deciding what to eat for dinner the other night and as usual, we were taking way too long to decide. Everyone was asking each other what sounded good and yet...no one really agreed with each other. When it was my turn to add my "two cents" I decided that a bowl of spaghetti and hot wing sounded better than anything! After a pause...the fam said, "Ok, but where could they have both?" Then they started spouting out, "How about Buca?" "BJ's?" "Native New Yorker?" "Buffalo Wild Wings?" Albeit all sounded yummy, but there was just something off. So I started looking here on Yelp for "spaghetti" or "wings" and one of the first things that popped up was this place - NYPD Pizza. I opened up the menu and browsed through the posted pictures and I was sold! So we all got into the car and took off. Now mind you...it took all of us over an hour to finally decide where to eat! With 6 strong-opinionated people in the family, it can get overwhelming! Anyway...YUM! Food was so good and totally satisfying! We ordered the 12pc "Upstate" wings and the fried zucchini for apps. Wings are awesome with just the right amount of acid and hotness (and also not too hot for the youngins), but next time I want to try the "Hell's Kitchen" wings! The zucchini was alright - typical wedges to dip in ranch, not memorable. Entrees were pretty well proportioned, even the kids' meals of spaghetti and meatballs were huge! I also ordered the spag/balls and it was yummy, but could not even finish it, so I boxed the rest for home to eat the next day. Hubs ordered a small "Brooklyn" pizza (Pepperoni, sausage and fresh basil) Sicilian-style...I had a bite and I'm ordering that one next time. What a great pie! My eldest, ordered the Chicken Parmigiana...that was a boat! He had 2 breaded chicken breasts (or one really big one!) that was served with spaghetti and covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella. I wish I took a picture of that, the thing could've fed him and my 9 and 11 yr old! He too boxed that one up for a yummy leftover lunch the next day. Did I mention the garlic knots? Well I will now! They are buttery and garlicky with a little crisp edge all around. I'm glad I had 1/2 of one because I wouldn't have been able to eat my entrée! They serve 3 with the spaghetti and 3 with the chicken parm. Next time for sure, we'll go at lunch time to check out the really good deals they have and we'll try the calzones (they say it takes about 20 minutes to make), the "SoHo" salad (salad on top of pizza crust) and the Turkey Focaccia Sandwich. We're definitely going back for some more good eats! Service was great when we went and definitely family friendly. I dug the vibe! Thanks NYPD!
(4)Tisha O.
We have been here twice now and had great service and food each time! Also LOVING the Veganizza! So wonderful to have a restaurant nearby that caters to my dietary "differences"
(5)Joe D.
Picked up a couple of pizzas, Greek salad, and a piece of chocolate cake. The salad and cake were very good. One pizza had sausage, olives, mushrooms, and basil. They charged two bucks for fresh basil and what a joke. They didn't put fresh basil on it but instead sprinkled dry basil from a spice jar. Very little of it too boot. Seriously, go to Trader Joe's and see what fresh basil looks like. Hardly any mushrooms. Sausage was good. Mainly, the crust is super soggy. The other pizza was Joey's Favorite and it also was super soggy. The website said something about ordering pizza extra crispy. Will do that next time but they need to just bake it a little more so it's minimally soggy. My opinion. Won't rush back but will give it another chance.
(3)Scott P.
My family has always liked NYPD Pizza and this location in Gilbert near the San Tan mall is a good spot. The restaurant itself gets VERY busy on the weekends so we tend to call our order in an pick it up instead of waiting in line for a table, but during the week it's easy enough to get a seat quickly. The service in the restaurant when we do dine in has always been fine, never over the top amazing, but good enough. It's exactly what I would expect from this type of restaurant. We usually start by ordering the cheesy garlic knots (whether we're dining in or picking up) because they are amazing. My 18 month old son also loves them (he loves anything that is made of bread) and it's a nice way to keep him occupied while we wait for our pizza to come out. Pizzas generally take 15 to 20 minutes to come out which is what I would expect and they always taste good. I really like the sliced sausage they have available instead of the crumbled sausage. Sliced sausage is flat and more similar in size to pepperoni... only, a little bit longer and not quite as round. My wife's grand mother always orders the spaghetti and meatballs which she loves and ends up taking the left overs home for lunch the next day. Overall, NYPD Pizza is a nice place to go if you're looking for a family friendly atmosphere with a very understandable and approachable menu.
(4)Tiffany T.
Lara runs an amazing store! Have been eating here since it opened years ago and it keeps getting better... Lori was super helpful... even at 10:16 at night, they are awesome!
(5)Adrienne W.
When I can't make my own, I order in from them. We are used to good pizza. We moved here from NYC, and have lived in Chicago and New Haven CT. The pizza here is as good as you'd get in any of those places, and the sides (like wings and salad) have been good every time we've ordered. I haven't eaten in the restaurant yet, but I have picked up the pies on my way home, and the place seems nice enough. We've tried a few other places here in the valley, and were disappointed in some way by each of them. If you want a good pie, you can't go wrong here.
(5)Lisa B.
Garlic knots... Need I say more?! Not only are their pizza and salads amazing but they have the best garlic knots I've ever had! Even if you just go in there for dessert, it doesn't get much better than the Zeppolis! The prices are great - and you can get a single slice of pizza or a whole pizza, this place is 10 times better than Domino's, Pizza Hut or any other delivery pizza place! Get the garlic knots, i'm not sure if I forgot to mention it, but they're amazing!
(5)Mike R.
We've been here many times before and the food is always excellent. However, tonight the service was very slow. It took an hour for the food to come out, with no word from the waiter until about 5 minutes before the pizza came out. We did get seated right away, but after us, there was no hostess and there was a backup of people waiting to be seated. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. Assuming they were short staffed. Overall, food was awesome--the service not so much.
(3)D. A.
Good pizza. Been here a couple times when it was quiet, service was great. Had a few pies delivered too. Not out of this world good, but consistently good pizza.
(4)Orca E.
Omg we go here 2x /week. Love it. So delicious!! Our favorites: Garlic knots Pizza (duh!) Calzones Spinach artichoke dip Greek salad Zeppolis Not only is the food great, but we love the people who work there they're so kind and sweet. If you have kids, they do a kids night Sun and Wed, it's pretty crowded we have found on those nights so we try to go other days. Great place to watch sports games too they have a little bar which is fun to hang out in. They have delivery too.
(5)Kyle H.
Come here for the pizza... or the cheesy garlic knots... hmmm... In all honesty... come for the cheesy garlic knots!!! I've never been disappointed and neither has any of my guests. But really, the pizza is good too! I just happen to be so sidetracked by the cheesy garlic knots half the time that I have no room for the pizza! :(
(4)GAIL W.
went there for lunch and had great service and good chelsea salad and so so minestrone soup. garlic knots baked to perfection with tons of flavor and a nice crisp on the bottom. so, i bragged it up to my family and took eight of us there for dinner on friday night! mistake number 1 ! 15 minutes for drink order, ordered the same thing i had for lunch the day before and while the salad was good the soup was warm and garlic bread was a dough ball with no garlic slurry or crisp bottom. complained to manager and she was full of excuses of the oven not being reliable! slice of pizza was doughy! antipasto salad had no toppings on it! really? 11 people supposedly working with 8 customers and could never get their attention! what an embarrassment! new york would evict this pretender! someone call the real nypd and arrest them!
(1)Nicole H.
No margaritas. Just beer and wine :-/ what's a girl to do. Indulge in some dessert maybe :)
(3)Lori Anne B.
Ordered pizza for the first time here for delivery. Got a Margherita. It was ok. A little too much crust with not a lot of flavor. When delivered it was not hot so must have been sitting for awhile....
(2)Greasy H.
Delicious pizza! We have been here countless times and have never been let down.
(5)Sam W.
I love pizza and this is one of the best pizza joints in AZ. The sauce is amazing. I've never had a bad pizza there. The garlic knots are cheap and are a great appetizer.
(5)Penny R.
Best pizza on the planet! By far !!! So amazing and delicious. Cannot get enough. Wait staff iffy, sometimes good... Sometimes not so much. Update~ This particular place has now gone out of business. So sad. Not sure since the food was so amaze, but maybe the waitstaff did them in.
(4)C J.
Our last visit was four months ago and food was superb. We recently went again on a Thursday night and our food was pretty bland. Seems like the food has changed. The table next to us complained about their pasta. We probably wont be back. Service was friendly but that doesn't mean I'll go back just to get cheerful refills of my iced tea.
(2)Mary L.
Now this is a cool joint! Subway tiles, NY signs, plaid table covers,and swingin old music! The food is delicious! From the salads to the thin slice pizza it does not dissapoint! The staff was young but super attentive. We wish we had a place like this in California.
(5)Jake R.
If you are looking from some really good pizza, NYPD is by far the best!! I am never disappointed with their pizza. They Deliver, so give them a shot the next time you are in the mood for some pizza.
(5)Marina R.
I used to love this place. About a year ago I ordered delivery and they lost our order it took over two hours. We hadn't been back until today. I just didn't want Rosati's again we get it almost every Friday. Just burned out. So I thought small pizzas and the beef salad. I go online and they don't have the beef salad anymore! So sad. The menu has changed a lot. So I ordered a 14 inch cheese/pepperoni for the boys and Da Works 14 inch. They said it would take 1 hr 15 minutes to deliver or 40 to pick up. I said deliver it's a wash with the drive. They made it in 1 hour 30 minutes much better than last time. But the pizza just wasn't good. The crust wasn't crisp like it used to be and the toppings were bare. Maybe one thin piece of sausage on each slice. Crust was flavorless. The price was way cheaper than Rosati's about $34 for the two pies but you get what you pay for.
(3)Taralyn R.
This was my first time here and I enjoyed the pizza and appetizers. The Caprese Bruchetta was very good, and my friend got a Calzone that was the size of a football. The waiter was new but extremely friendly as were all of the wait staff that were around that we talked to since the place was not very busy. This is good man food.
(3)Marcus W.
Best chain pizza in the 85295/85297 zip code. New York style thin crust pizza, perfectly blended cheeses, awesome toppings. And they now deliver. It's a little on the pricey side (expect to pay upwards of $25 for a large specialty pizza) but it's worth every nickel. I recommend the Brooklyn Family (pepperoni, sausage, fresh basil) with garlic knots and their upstate wings. Add in some ice cold beer and you've got yourself a real meal. Delivery time is typically 45-60 minutes on a weekday and longer on the weekends (especially when a big game is on). The restaurant is rather small, seating maybe 50-60 people. They do have a bar with several beers on tap. Expect longer wait times during the weekends. Service is decent, but not great. The couple times my wife and I went the orders were mixed up but the manager helped a little by giving us some free food (this should happen any time there are issues with an order IMHO). Overall highly recommended. Treat yourself to NYPD pizza, you won't regret it. UPDATED March 2012: The Gilbert location (San Tan) has really taken a few steps backward for this pizza chain. The delivery is pretty much guaranteed to arrive COLD, and the product itself seems to have declined overall. Unfortunately, I wonder if NYPD grew too fast for its own good? Overall I'm changing the score from 5 to 3 stars- as the pizza is just OK now when compared to alternative options. Last time the wife and I sat down inside the service was horrid- taking nearly 20 minutes to get the beers we ordered after getting our table. Even the pizza was served luke warm at the restaurant, which is amazing since it's a 20 second walk from the oven to table. Oh well, it was good while it lasted I suppose.
(3)Brock E.
Great pizza! I normally travel all the way out to Coolidge for authentic New York style pizza. NYPD will not replace it, but it certainly will be a regular stop for me.
(4)Kyle H.
I love this place. I have been to 5 or 6 all across the valley and have never been disappointed. Some of the best New York style pizza in town. Lunches are very reasonable. Can get pizza by the slice or order a whole pizza also. Also some good salads... I like the Greek with balsamic vinegar.. Lunch prices are great. Pizza and Salad for $6.00 plus cost of a drink. Better than any fast food. Can take out or eat in... Want a dessert, try the cooking and ice cream options. If you have room after your pizza. Would make this my regular pizza place if I had one closer to house.. Need a lunch place. Want a slice and drink.. Give it a try. Don't think they will disappointed.
(4)Matt S.
Some of the better pizza I've had. Top 5 for sure. It's a little slow but good priced and worth. They have some amazing garlic bread ball things you can get before the mean (or anytime I guess) and one time they hooked us up with some free dessert because the food took so long to come out. So here is the just of it - they had some service issues, but the food and how they tried to take care of us made up for it! Will (and have gone back) to this place again!
(5)Trent S.
My daughters love the Mac n cheese here plus it's free kids meals on Wednesdays!
(5)Holly S.
I really like the pizza here plus they have a great menu full of salads, calzones and other goodies. I have never been disappointed in anything I have ordered. One time they didn't have something I wanted on the menu so at the end of our meal they surprised my family with a free dessert which was amazingly good.
(4)Dani C.
Have to say for pizza, this was the best I've had other than actually being in NYC. Went last week for dinner. The restaurant is small, so it always seems to be packed and at least a 10 minute wait. We even got there later, like 7pm. Would have checked in through Yelp but there is no wifi. Service was a little slow, but it's a busy place. Worth the wait though, pizza was excellent. Best mozzarella I've ever had on pizza.
(5)Fred C.
This place is great!....One of the best Calzones I ever ate.....and I grew up in the Philadelphia area that has some of the best Italian food! I always get take out, and the staff are very helpful and pleasant!
(4)Jennifer W.
Went in for dinner and it was delish and service was great. Beers were cold too! Ordered honey BBQ and medium wings for an app. Wings are very meaty, flavorful and taste fresh. Dinner was a 14" pepperoni and sausage pizza. Cooked perfect and hot out of the oven. Our server was Tammy and she was great. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Jake D.
Great food worth the wait. The menu even tells you what items will take longer so no surprises. It just gives you more time to eat some cheesy garlic knots. Yummy.
(4)Julie M.
The meat lovers pizza is a solid choice; fairly topped and not too greasy. But what I LOVE at this place are the Hell's Kitchen Buffalo Wings. These things are NO JOKE and you need to be able to handle some serious heat if you're going to try these things. These are burn-your-lips-off deliciousness! I subconsciously breathed through my mouth in an attempt to cool it down and my dragon fire breath burned my husband's eyes. Try them... if you can handle it!
(4)Mike P.
As a NY transplant, I always hunt for authentic NY-style pizza. NYPD has recreated it well, with a good crust and sauce. It still won't compare to anything in NYC, but I dropped from 4 to 3 stars because they are overpriced in my opinion. I can go to Venezia's in the same neighborhood for $5 less per pie, and it's just as good.
(3)Tony G.
One of the first places I have eaten since moving to AZ, pretty good. We had a large gathering of family, and the place was fairly busy at first, but they worked with us to get everyone seated, make sure they had drink orders, then time for everyone to make up their mind. For what I could tell, everyone enjoyed their food, especially the cheesy garlic knots...tasty... We had Da Works pizza, it was good, not the best pizza I have had, but certainly far from the worst. Really, the only thing was it was a little light on amount of toppings, and wasnt hot, only warm, but with that many people, I cant really complain.
(4)D G.
Pizza & Hot Wings are EXCELLENT! Great service & friendly staff. Started going to this location because the one on Warner Ave & Gilbert Rd. went to hell on the food & service....worth driving the extra mile : )
(5)Chris W.
I've been here several times. Service has always been great. At my most recent visit, they were busy, but we were served in a very timely manner. The pizza was great!! Really, it was like a masterpiece! They were generous with the toppings (not too much, not too little) & they were spread out evenly so you enjoy every bite of every slice of your pizza. It was delicious!!! Again, service was great, the wait time was not excessive. This will definitely be a pizza place I will go to regularly!
(5)catlin j.
Great pizza and wings nice inside and clean
(4)Kaliegh S.
My family and I went in to NYPD on a Thursday afternoon. Not many people occupied the tables, so were were seated quickly. The hostess was gracious as she handed us our menus. We hadn't been sitting long when our waitress came to order drinks. She was courteous and patient as we asked her opinion on different pizzas. We decided on the sausage, pineapple, and onion pizza and honey barbeque wings. Within 20 minutes, our food was brought out. The pizza was fantastic, however the wings.... the wings were a different story. They were dry and tasteless, with not enough sauce. Deemed a waste of money, the wings were left on the table as we left. Overall, service was good, pizza was good, but wings won't be tried again.
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