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Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Brewery
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
328 E 14th St(between 2nd Ave & 1st Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: East Village
(212) 228-2004
- Nearest Transit:
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1 Av (L)
3 Av (L)
14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 4 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 5:30 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1571 reviews for Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Brewery
Review Highlights
"I have yet to try the Crab slice, which looks amazing."
(in 100 reviews)
"I had the Sicilian and it was incredible."
(in 290 reviews)
"Love, loved the spinach and artichoke pizza."
(in 520 reviews)
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1570 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer S.
Brooklyn, NY
2/9/2012
I apologize to anyone who may have seen me scarfing down my giant slice of Spinach Artichoke pizza while standing in the middle of the aisle on the F train.
Drunktastically good.
I came here on a Saturday night. I have passed by many times but there has always been a line that discouraged me from trying them out. For some odd reason, there was no line so we decided to take up the universe on this good luck. By the time we had ordered, the line was out the door and around the corner again.
Mind you, I always think everything is SO DELICIOUS when I am buzzed but I think this really is in real life, too. -
Review from Nina L.
2/5/2012
What's there to say that hasn't been said?
It was a cold and rainy day, and I need a pick-me-up. Decided to take the 20 minute walk down the Artichokes for the perfect lunch, one margarita slice and one artichoke. Determined to eat my pizza in the perfect atmosphere, I promised myself to wait until I could eat at my desk, just as I get off the elevator someone knocks me, the box slips and the two slices lay flat on the floor top side down.
Top 50 most unforgettable shitty moments of my life. -
Review from Austin K.
Jersey City, NJ
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Have you every been sitting in a resturant and looked at your spinach and artichoke dip and wished. "God I wish they would put this on a fresh pizza crust." No? Nobody? Just me? Well then I must be living right because upon discovery of this place two years ago I though I died and went to see the Almighty. This place is awsome! The name sake dish in this place is amazing. Great thick crust and the slice is huge. Not only is the artichoke pizza great all of their pizza's are great.
Now the line can get long and you will have to wait but let me tell you it's worth it. So freaking good. And they have beer! Can it get any better? Oh wait it does. Not only do they have an East Side location they have a new one on the West Side too! Whoo hoo! So get your diet breaking but over to Artichoke. You won't regret it. -
Review from Michael C.
Redondo Beach, CA
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Their signature artichoke pizza is definitely not my style. Its too thick, too bready, and while the sauce is pretty good (think spinach artichoke dip, melted cheese, and garlic), I couldn't think that something was missing. I would steer clear of this one and stick to their classic margherita, which was much better than their signature slice. In fact it was damn good!
Listed in: Best of NYC
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Review from Richard D.
New York, NY
2/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Everything's better with butter.
Like eating creamy chowder on a pizza. It's neat watching them make the pizzas here because they put huge 1+ inch cubes of cheese on the crust. Definitely not that easy to be that cheesy.
A pizza tour of NYC would not be complete without trying one of these unique artichoke slices. -
Review from Hetty W.
1/30/2012
Think warm, cheesy artichoke dip fresh from the oven. Then slather it all over a deliciously thick but still crunchy-on-bottom pizza crust. Add an ice cold beer, and you have THE perfect combination that is their signature artichoke pizza. It's a small and crowded space--a testament to their constant stream of customers all day long--but who needs chairs or anything else, really, when you're eating their pizza? By far my favorite pizza in the area!
Their margherita pizza is also delicious--same consistently good crust topped with just the right amount of cheese with fresh basil on top! yummAYY.
Open late nights, which is perfect for late night adventures! Stop by Vanessa's Dumplings one block away to finish the night! -
Review from Isha B.
Brooklyn, NY
Has its days.
Have only tried the margarita and crab pizza (not a fan of artichoke), one day it was good went back two days later not so great. Beer on the other had :D now I understand why I see a bunch of drunkies around here :) 32oz for 7.50$! STELLA! yes please. -
Review from Wendy G.
1/29/2012
Spinach and artichoke pizza - SO GOOD! I mean, it's like you eat KFC fried chicken, or Mc Donald's Angus burger for the first time in your life. They are just so devilishly awesome!
What makes this place more fun is, you grab a GIGANTIC slice and eat outside the shop while standing, hanging out with friends. Quite an experience reminding me of getting late-night bite at the food truck during good old freshman year days. -
Review from Trang B.
1/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
At midnight, this place is bustling with business.
Coming from California, any New York pizza is great pizza... However, reading Artichoke's reviews, I expected to be wow-ed, but instead received a luke warm slice of margherita. I know, I know, what was I thinking? Going to Artichoke's and not even ordering the namesake.
The service was eh--guys at the counter weren't the nicest. They kind of just took your money and shoved a slice into your awaiting arms.
Next time, if there is one, I suspect a just need to be a tad bit drunker to fully appreciate Artichoke's. 'Til then, East Village. -
Review from Chris S.
Manhattan, NY
1/14/2012
You can't compare Artichoke Pizza to Lombardi's or John's, or even 2 Bros Pizza. Artichoke Pizza is in a category of its own. That category is Legendary Drunk Pizza. It's falls under one of those nights when you are on a mission to find the best gnarliest, yet delicious pizza in town. You wait in an absurdly long line to grab a massive pizza with ridiculous ingredients on it.
The Artichoke Pizza here rides the thin line of being qualified as something else besides pizza. It's literally artichoke dip mixed with melted cubes of cheese on top of a thick Focaccia bread. When these ingredients are eaten individually, they don't add up but when placed together to make one massive slice of "pizza", it's an instantly brilliant masterpiece of grub food. My friend put it best when he said "you wouldn't put this type of bread on any other type of pizza, except Artichoke Pizza".
The Crab Pizza has the same concept. Crab dip with blotches of cheese on top of bread. It's thinner bread which compliments the crab dip much better than what a Foccacia bread would do. The only thing I didn't like about this slice were the mini slices of onion. I could of done without the onion but nonetheless, this pizza ranks up there.
I have yet to be drunk when I come here but when I'm in the neighborhood after a crazy night, you know where I'll wanna be at 2 am.Listed in: The 5 Star Experience
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Review from Jason C.
Manhattan, NY
1/27/2012
Had a quick lunch here today with coworkers. We ordered the artichoke pizza and a wedge of the margharita. I must say, the artichoke was pretty flavorful. I went in expecting it to be overly creamy and heavy but I do feel it had a great balance in flavor. My coworker though, wished that the crust was a bit crispier.
One tip: do not eat the margharita pizza after eating the artichoke. The two are incomparable. -
Review from Joey S.
1/19/2012
Awesome pizza, just a few words of warning/ advice:
1) I think the crab pizza is better than the artichoke pizza
2) For those you who have not yet had Artichoke it kind of tastes like they literally just slapped artichoke dip/ soup on a slice of pizza (not that it's a bad thing)
3) If you are drunk try to give the pizza a bit to cool, or you will not notice it scalding the roof of your mouth as you inhale the pizza
4) Pee before you leave the bar so you don't have to do the pee pee dance while waiting in line for the pizza -
Review from Nicole V.
1/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Whilst out being responsible one night, my friend stops us all in the middle of the street. "Wait," he says "I know where we are. We're close to some Artichoke pizza place. We need to find it". Then we looked up and it was right there. So in he went to get a slice of the namesake to split between us all. From this moment forward we can call that moment "fate".
Holy bejesus. It was insanely delicious. Our crust was perfect and the spinach artichoke topping was all of my favorite adjectives (hot, creamy, tasty, flavorful, etc)
But we all only got two bites out of this huge slice before he decided he didn't actually want to share. We did the only logical thing- we went back after our fourth bar. That was when we discovered the trick to enjoying your artichoke pizza to the max: ask them to cut your slice in half. Suddenly you have an easy to manage pile of goodness. Extreme satisfaction was all around.
The next night was pizza, wine, and movies. So we decided third time was a charm and ordered Artichoke. No regrets. The two of us trekked down there for a slice of margherita and a slice of artichoke (both cut in half to split). Guess what - this pizza is insanely delicious even before five bars. I still do prefer the artichoke but the margherita could hold four stars on it's own.
I could (and would) not eat a whole piece of the insanelydeliciouscreamyheavenly artichoke pizza by myself. The shear size of the slices are a force to be reckoned with and the topping is heavy.
But half a slice will be the star of some serious future dreams of mine. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... -
Review from Euna K.
Mountain View, CA
1/9/2012
if you love spinach & artichoke dip like I do, this place is a must-try! Especially after a drink or two.. or eight. Their signature artichoke pizza is a huge slice of creamy deliciousness. I can never finish it on my own because it's pretty rich and heavy.
I actually prefer the sicilian slice they have, because the sauce is really savory (filled with basil and cheesy goodness) and the crust is super crispy. However, for the price ($4 I think?), the small size of the sicilian slice isn't exactly a bargain. The artichoke slice is a much better deal, but the sicilian is definitely worth tasting. -
Review from Jennifer C.
Newark, CA
OoOOohh the ARTICHOKE pizza is a must try! But, I must warn you, it's VERY RICH!
One of the things I absolutely love about New York is that it is literally the city that never sleeps. Forget Vegas, New York is where it's at when it comes to noctural wonders. It was 2:30 am and we were wandering around East Village and saw the long line of people outside of Artichoke's.
Originally, I wanted the margherita pizza (silly me, I actually wanted to be healthier), but dude, the margherita pizza here absolutely does not compare to the artichoke variety. YOU MUST TRY THE ARTICHOKE PIZZA! It's HUGE.... so even if you can't finish it, do share it with friends. It literally tastes like soup! Kinda like chowder soup meets pizza. Yes it's very soggy, but damn delicious.
It's about $5 a slice.
Warning: Be prepared to get a little close to the people in line as you enter the store coz it gets crowded! -
Review from Kit G.
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Heaven on a slice. Perhaps the best pizza I have ever had. The line tends to be long, but it is worth it. Be prepared to pay cash - they don't accept cards. I always order the Artichoke slice, but I have also tried the Margarita which is also delicious.
The Artichoke pizza is just loaded with big chunks of artichoke, and the most creamy combination of cheeses. The slices are pricy - but they are huge. One slice is about the size of a plate, and is enough for dinner.
Last time I was in New York I bought 2 slices, all at would fit into a small pizza box, and I brought it home to Chicago. Fortunately pizza can be a carry on! -
Review from Ciara G.
If you are not drunk and it is not the wee hours of 1am to 4am the signature Spinach and Artichoke pie is a bit too much.
Decadent and rich was how I started my eating day off. The slice is huge. The flavor is rich and heavy. It seriously is spinach and artichoke dip on top of a slice of pizza then topped with a mound of melted cheese. It was good, but the flavor was mute and I wanted some acidity to cut the richness. If traditional red sauce was under all the rich creamy, cheesy goodness this would have been a near perfect slice of pie.
Speaking of perfection, Que their basic Margarita Pizza. Simple strong classic flavors on a great crust. This was my favorite from here and the star in my eyes. Great red sauce, fresh cheese and the basil was intoxicating.
Service was meh and the joint is tiny with noting but a narrow ledge or beverage refrigerator to set your pie on. I guess you walk and eat or stand on the sidewalk on this coast.
Crust was phenomenal. Must be that east coast water.
HOLLA at Ron N. bc I bookmarked this joint after your review.Listed in: When the moon hits your eye…, I heart NY
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Review from Mensa M.
Manhattan, NY
Updated - 1/8/2012
Suggested Artichoke's margarita pie for delivery at work...
Not nearly as good as I remember....
The less 'refined' palattes amongst me raved however.Listed in: You LOVE, I HATE, SCs places, PIZZZZZAAAAAA!!!
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Review from Catherine B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2012
Delicious pizza, the best I've had in New York. However, don't come here if you are watching your figure. Or at least don't come here often.
I just wish this place was a little bigger so there would be room to eat. You have to stand against the wall or stand outside and eat your slice. -
Review from Jihye K.
Bronx, NY
1/30/2012
not quite sure what else to write except so freakin good.
esp when fresh out of the oven. first timers should all try the spinach and artichoke pizza, which is basically eating awesome cheesy, creamy awesomeness on crisp/crunchy yet still relatively thick crust (i'm not the biggest fan of super thin crispy pizza crusts).
actually -- don't get it if you're lactose intolerant unless you've got lactaid. bc yes, that's how much cream and awesomeness there is on that one slice.
the slices are also huge, but i guess they're also 4.50. sharing with friends is the way to go if you're not a huge eater...
margherita slice = uhh fresh basil on the same crisp yet substantial crust, with plentiful tomato sauce? = awesome. why bother saying much more?
(if you're not a fan of lighter flavored things...obviously don't get it...the most flavorful is their traditional spinach and artichoke pizza).
as for service -- it's a walk in, walk out place...and they're churning these out...and as long as i get my pizza, i wouldn't expect to be so particular about it.
they also serve pretty cheap beer, so if you're a pizza/beer type of person, this is the place for you. or if you want cheap awesome pizza post-drinking / partying, this is an amazing pit-stop, right up there with chicken and rice on 53rd and 6th ave =D
and to top it off, i woke up the next morning, and thought about this pizza. that's testimonial enough, right? -
Review from Sasha H.
New York, NY
1/29/2012
Some of the best pizza I've had in NYC in recent memory. Saw huge lines when we were waiting at Curly's next door, and the pizza looked so good I had to come back the next day! Smart decision. Had a square margarita slice, and it was amazing. Lots of fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil, great crunch and bite to the crust, but not too thin. Just upset I couldn't fit another slice in my bellay! Already scheduling a time to come back to try the spinach artichoke slice.
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Review from Alicia L.
Manhattan, NY
1/26/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I love me my hole in the wall spots in the city and artichoke pizza is definitely the definition of top notch hole in the wall glory! I've only had the artichoke slice here but it's enough for me to know that I'm definitely going back again. This place even packs a punch with the little minibar where you can get beer with your late night slice of goodness. Look for Matthew who works here! Good vibes good pizza and good people!
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Review from Veronica R.
Manhattan, NY
2/1/2012
This is my all time favorite pizza in NYC, and trust me, I know about pizza...I know you might not believe me because I'm 98 lbs but because of Artichoke Pizza I live at the gym ha! I used to live a block from here, and I made it my duty to take all my out of town visitors to this place, especially after hours, when we were coming back from the bar and this place is open super late! Don't mind the line, when you are in good company and I always offer my friends who try it for the first time, if they don't like it, I'll pay them double for their pizza, and till this day haven't found someone who doesn't like it. My favorite is the Margarita, but I'll have the artichoke from time to time, even though I barely like veggies, that is how good this place is!
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Review from Amanda D.
Brooklyn, NY
1/15/2012
All five of these stars are dedicated to the crab pizza.
So. Good. -
Review from Hayley S.
Manhattan, NY
1/31/2012 1 photo
Best pizza I've ever had in the city. I have yet to see someone consume more than one artichoke slice in one sitting.. it is heavy stuff my friend. The artichoke is my favorite, it's HEAVENLY. Their crab is really really great as well. It's open late, which is perfect.. but if you're planning on grabbing a slice on the weekend be prepared to wait in a LONG line. They deliver but it takes around an hour.. and I live only a couple blocks away. I always forgive them for the wait though once I get one whiff of the pie. It is definitely worth it and the pizza is always piping hot. Basically if you haven't eaten here, you are missing out!!
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Review from Gretchen P.
Houston, TX
12/20/2011
Perhaps if I hadn't read any reviews about this place or if I was uber-drunk or 19 years old or delirious with hunger, I'd round up from a 2.75 to a 4 star. Really, it just didn't live up to the hype.
The artichoke pizza really did taste like a bowl of artichoke dip mixed into pizza. What the other reviews don't say is that the dip wasn't that good to begin with. The crab pizza tasted like an old piece of cajun pizza. A bit dry and pretty common if you live along the Gulf Coast. If not, slightly interesting...and a bit dry from being overcooked.
Halfway through eating half a piece on the outside lean-to table; trying to watch out for rats, people, and wind gusts; and mopping up my face with a few napkins (the artichoke pizza is a tad messy), I gave up. I wasn't worth the effort.Listed in: Caught Between the Moon and…
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Review from Bree F.
Boston, MA
2/7/2012
Amazing Artichoke Pizza!!!!!! wish there was a place inside to sit but just by tasting their pizza it will make you overlook them having no seating. i recommend this to everyone. this is a must have every time I go to NY
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Review from Linh N.
The namesake artichoke pizza is good, perhaps even very good, but it's not "the best". It's basically a white pizza with whole artichoke chunks strewn throughout, along with spinach, garlic, bechamel, and mozzarella. You can order a huge slice (easily 2 pizzas in 1) for $4. The crab pizza is also noteworthy. This thin crust pizza is very thin, crispy, chewy, and foldable, if only the huge artichokes and globs of molten sliding cheese didn't prevent that endeavor. Once you've consumed half the slice, you may be able to maneuver into a more manageable fold up for more polite eating appearances. There's Stella Artois on tap to wash it down.
Claustrophobic people, beware. Expect to be squashed as you queue up to order in this tiny East Village restaurant front--just send in one of your friends, don't all come in at once--for what?! With that in mind, the staff here are very nice and patient. Do not expect sit down dining, unless you don't mind sharing a small wooden bench outside with strangers who are waiting on their orders, possibly next to an overflowing garbage can. You can also politely elbow your way in for standing space against the chain link fence, next to a parking lot, with ambient street lamp lighting.
If you're inebriated and it's the wee hours of the 'morn, this place is easily 5-stars.Listed in: East Side, West Side
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Review from Kian A.
Los Angeles, CA
1/5/2012
The best drunk food you can get. I miss you in LA, where my best choice for something within walking distance to sober me up at 2am is a salmonella-wrapped-bacon-wrapped hot dog.
Not for the dietary-challenged; the Spinach-Artichoke slice has more fatty calories in it than Rosie O'Donnell's fupa. -
Review from Sara C.
New York, NY
1/11/2012
Heard so much about this place I had to give it a try, especially since I was spending the evening with my foodie friend who had never had it either.
We ended up indulging in both the artichoke and margherita slices, and while the artichoke was new and a bit surprising, it was ultimately too rich. However, if I was terribly inebriated? I'd probably be in love.
But the margherita? Holy crapballs that is the shiznit. My two companions wholeheartedly agreed.
The place is tiny and the line was long, but I can't pretend that living in one of the most populous cities in America is going to afford me many "we were the only ones there, and the place was the size of the batcave!" moments. -
Review from Maggie L.
Pflugerville, TX
thin crust heaven (crab slice) and thick crust paradise (spinach & artichoke slice). We went on new year's day at 12:30pm and we definitely beat the crowd. The crab slice was fresh out of the oven and loaded with crab meat. Spinach and Artichoke was made of some type of cheese from the heavens (gooey with the right amount of saltiness.)
Each slice could probably feed a family of 3 and I was that family today. -
Review from christine k.
Henderson, NV
1/29/2012
Best creamy pizza ever. It was 2am and freezing outside (I'm from CA) but it defintely hits the spot. Large chunks of artichoke hearts, ginormous slice bigger than my head, and steaming hot! It was heaven.
I give this place 4 stars though because its so crazy crowded even at 2am. The service was... Well, order, pay, get your food, and get outa there. Maybe that's normal?
Definitely try their crab pizza! I tried my friend's piece and it was crabtastic! They were really generous with the crab too!
I miss this place. I wish they had one in California. -
Review from Tina S.
FOREST HILLS, NY
1/18/2012
Delicious pizza.
Expensive
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Review from Alyssa M.
12/23/2011
Yup! Artichoke is that deal.
Walked 15mins to get here on a freezing cold night and it was totally worth it.
That ooey gooey cheesy artichokey goodness is simply heaven. Also love the crab pizza.
The line (and the people in line) can get a little crazy, but that just adds to the appeal.
I always make it a point to stop here after a late night when I'm in the area, basically a sin not to. -
Review from Michael D.
Boston, MA
12/18/2011 1 photo
SUCH GOOD PIZZA. CREAMY, TASTY, and CARBALICIOUS!
I wish I lived in new york JUST FOR THIS. (oh, and shake shack and chicken and rice). Got the classic artichoke pizza (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and i INSTANTLY knew why Jenny S. raved about it so much. Not much more I can say that hasn't been said before.. It's bomb for a real meal, a snack, or drunk munchies. AND there's something about making the pizza with HUGE CUBES OF CHEESE rather than shredded dinky strings that kinda turns me on.
Long story short, come here and try the artichoke pizza. I shall be returning for their crab pizza sometime soon.. -
Review from Ethan P.
Rutherford, NJ
1/26/2012
One of my favorite pizza spots in NYC! I will drive into the city from NJ just to have an Artichoke pesto slice!
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Review from Anna C.
12/12/2011
Love their namesake slice, which is essentially just artichoke dip and cheese on top of foccacia bread. You really can't go wrong with fat, cheese, and carbs.
I did have a bad soggy slice here once (it was actually my first slice, but I decided to give them another chance and have been a fan since).
No seating though, and the long line has deterred me a few times. I'm not much of a "foodie" type who would be willing to wait on line lines for food, nor do I enjoy eating on the street so I prefer their restaurant location on the West side. -
Review from Mia H.
Manhattan, NY
1/25/2012
Even though most seem to reaaaally like the artichoke pizza, I didn't think it was THAT good. I mean, it was ok, but nothing in comparison to the Sicilian!! Due to it being baked twice, it has the most amazing, crunchy, flavorful crust! And the savory tomato sauce with the gooey cheese melted on top of it... oh my. Awesome. I wanna go right now and get another slice...
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Review from Joy L.
Manhattan, NY
1/4/2012
Yes the best pizza ever! I love the Artichoke slice. Food Emporium sells this pizza frozen but it is still not as thick or good as fresh made.
This location also has nice people working in the front. -
Review from Brent C.
12/16/2011
I wasn't expecting too much because I heard most people came here after a drunken night. I wanted to get the crab slice and the artichoke slice but they ran out of both so I just ended up getting the margherita slice. Luckily, someone we befriended in line felt bad for me and gave me one of his slices from his pie. He told me that I HAD to try it.
Just WOW. I had tried a pizza place in Brooklyn called Roberta's and their 16 dollar pizza didn't even compare to this 5 dollar artichoke pizza. I'm not even the biggest artichoke fan but this blew me away from the first bite. It was just surprisingly creamy and tasty. I hope my drunkenness didn't make me think it was better than it was but I just loved it. Makes me want to find a place like this in LA.
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