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Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches [Edit]
Neighborhood: Cobble HillBergen St (F, G)
Mon-Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Good god in heaven, this is some kinda pizza!
The sauce is fantastic- and the lasagna pizza is literally one of the best things I've ever eaten- and a total deal for $18! The ricotta and mozzarella cheeses were clearly very fresh and the crust is crispy and delicious, and doesn't take up too much space on the pie.
Lunch specials here are awesome, too- $5 for two (large!) regular slices and a soda. The delivery took a while, but this place is definitely a go-to in the 'hood.
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I think there is better pizza to be had in Brooklyn and Manhattan - pizza with crispier and chewier crusts and fresher mozarella. However, Layla Jones didn't have a long wait and had a very tempting meatball pizza staring at me from their display window. It hit the spot but for 16 bucks a pie,
On the plus (or minus) side, venturing into Cobble Hill makes me want to have a baby and buy a Maclaren stroller.
This was not one of those "artisan" pizzas everyone has been raving about. It will probably not make too many "best of" lists. But my friend and I got a regular pie and ate the whole thing because it was so delicious. Killer cheese and sauce, with just enough crust. The outdoor backyard area is so cute, I'd definitely come sit out there again.
This crust pizza with good sauce and cheese that tastes like cheese and not plastic. I like it. I have to try the meatball dishes and let you guys know. Good Lunch special for 8.50. Comes with a good crispy green salad and a drink. I like it.
It is worse than your average street corner pizza slice, but will cost you the same or more. Sorry won't be back.
I can see women appreciating the red lipstick accents, the standard clean food, the familiarity of it all in a Felicity sort of way. The square pies aren't heavy at all and theres not much grease on there. And while I am sure the regular clientèle are familiar with blotting, I would be surprised to see anyone soaking up the grease with their napkins before eating.
I can see men appreciating the way it makes their woman feel.
I do feel kind of bad giving it 3 stars - the ladies in there are so nice! But comparing it with other of my 4 star pizza joints, it just wouldn't be right to put in the same ballpark. To me, the tightness of it all makes it feel manufactured. It doesn't seem to me to be homemade ingredients, possibly because of the uniformity of it all. The toppings are all precisely diced, taking away each one's individuality. I appreciate a topping's desire to say "Look at me!" I say let it live!
I wouldn't hesitate to come back at all. I pretty much know what I am getting here, and it's fine by me. The staff seems to love what they are making, and that is the most important thing. For times when I don't feel the need to have a meals that makes you pause to think what's good about life, Layla Jones will do.
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Not very good pizza. The crust was soggy, the sauce was too sweet, and the toppings were soggy too. Would have been fine if it was cheaper.
Great little lunch spot. Service was spot-on - quick and friendly. I can't rate their pizza, but the pasta and press sandwiches are delish. Aside from the food itself and the friendly service, I must admit the price is another big plus! Layla Jones makes really good food accessible to us struggling students on a tight budget! What's more is the place just felt really comfortable - small and cozy and they didn't rush anyone through their meal.
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I LOVED this little place in Brooklyn. After dining out all weekend long in Manhattan, I was more impressed by Layla Jones than any other restaurant (some even 5 times expensive). AND, they got my order wrong!
I ordered a Meatball Press for lunch. It comes with a salad. A HUGE portion of food for only $8! AWESOME. I got the Mozzarella and Tomato press, to which they quickly brought a meatball and sauce to my table and profusely apologized. No big deal. The meatball and sauce were awesome. Adorable patio for outside dining.
I highly recommend this place for lunch on a Sunday. Not too crowded. The owner is there, on site, making sure his customers are happy. He's a nice guy who knows good food.
The first time I ordered Layla Jones, I had the plain jane combo... which was very "plain" to say the least.
The second time, the delivery guy had brought the pizza all broken and mangled up, it was still pretty good, but we called none the less and they gave us a free order the next day (they were very nice and attentive about it).
On the third day, we got the Prosciutto Pizza (w/ roasted peppers and mozzarella)... and OMG! This is one of my favorite pizzas!! They're so good!! It's the best pizza delivery place by far in my neighborhood. You have to try it, if not for anything else but the prosciutto pizza. Yum!
(TIP: Add just a little olive oil on top).
Yummy pressed sandwiches on homemade bread and really tasty slices that are cheap and ready fast. They also deliver slices (albeit with an $8 minimum) so that's pretty awesome. The prosciutto pressed sandwich is amazing, as is the margherita pizza.
Not sure why they have such a low rating, since Layla Jones is a neighborhood staple for lots and lots of people. This is good food at slightly inflated but still very fair prices. Great for kids, too.
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I really like the square slices here. Not too greasy, with yummy toppings. I also like the lunch special here...options for pressed sandwIches, pasta, salads, with a side salad and a soda for 8.50.
The staff here is really pleasant and friendly, which gets a place major points in my book.
I have ordered delivery from here several times. I always get these personal sized grilled pizzas. So far I have had: sausage, ricotta, peppers; grilled veg. w/ goat cheese; and finally the mushrooms and spinach.
The Sausage pizza did not travel well at all. The peppers made the whole crust super soggy. I put the pizza back in the oven at 250 for awhile tho, and it helped to crisp it back up (not totally). Some slices were totally soaked thru and others were fine. I really liked the idea of this pizza, so the next time, I asked for it without the peppers. I loooooveed it ! I loved the creaminess of the ricotta, saltiness of the sausage, and sweetness of the caramelized onions. I could eat this everyday. My only complaint was that without the peppers it felt slightly (sliiiiightly) dry. I tried to order this again, but was told that they cooked the onions, peppers, and sausage all together and could not eliminate the peppers. ::sigh:: That is the end of that pizza for me.
The next one i tried was the mushroom/spinach . It was good, not great. felt dry. plus the crust (on all) are a little cardboardy.. I needed something to really make this pop for me.
If you like goat cheese, you'll like the grilled vegetable pizza. They put squash, egpplant, mushrooms, and other veggies. Yumm...feels healthy with all those veggies. My only complaint would be the goat cheese distribution varies, so sometimes it feels like more is needed.
I doubt this needs to be said, but the pizza is light years ahead of the regular chain joints that somehow on. I still like My Little for the Supreme Pie. but for something different and a more gourmet type feel I'd go here. (yet to try Franny's). Update: The regular plain pizza is totally boring and mediocre.
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This teeters for us between 2 and 3 stars. The presses make for a lovely lunch and are reasonably priced with salad and drink. But the pizza misses the mark: perfect cheese, great pepperoni, but dry (no sauce), dreadful crust, and a few suspect toppings better nixed (pickled sweet onion). I think we only bother because Sam's, just down the block, doesn't deliver. Because he doesn't have to, as this lesson tells me.
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How do you distinguish your self in a neighborhood that's teeming with pizza parlors? The grilled pizza at Layla Jones is a welcome and refreshing addition to the options available in Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. The toppings were fresh -- especially all of the meat toppings. If you're looking for something casual, hearty, and home-style -- add Layla Jones to your short list of eateries in the area.
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Very tasty square shaped pizza!!! If you're are 'crust' fan...you've very much enjoy their buttery, light, and crispy dough. And if you're a tomato fan..the sauce is fantastic! I'll have to branch out on the menu next time. Cozy place with friendly staff!
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I wouldn't go to Layla Jones for the pizza (My Little Pizzeria up Court St. has them beat there), but oddly enough they have some delicious pressed sandwiches, pasta dishes, and salads. Anything with their meatballs is a good choice, and the sausage and peppers as well. Veggie options with goat cheese or fresh mozzarella work too.
It's interesting what happens when people review pizza places in this town.
I was just checking out the reviews of Pinos in Park Slope, and was pretty surprised to see how well received this fairly pedestrian pizza is. Don't get me wrong, I like Pinos, but this is not a review of Pinos.
One afternoon, as I was returning from a client visit to my design studio, I found myself standing in front of this recently renovated space, figuring it was simply another pizza place in a borough overrun with okay pizza.
I saw the selection, and was a bit more impressed; it seemed instead (especially the name) that maybe I was in a Two Boots knockoff. I think Two Boots pizza is better than average, but I'm not always in the mood for that hard crust.
Okay, the point is...the crust at Layla Jones is fantastic. Really great. Pizza is a form of bread, and the experience of the crust is, i think, critical to the enjoyment of the slice.
These guys get that, and I think it's really great.
Next time I go, I will probably opt for coming at dinner, having a more leasurely meal at one of the nice tables they've got set up...
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I LOVE their pizza. It isn't the typical NY pizza but the square shape, the sauce, and the doughiness of the crust make it PERFECT! The spaghetti and meatballs are delicious as well. I've never actually ate there, only delivery but it's always prompt and hot.
Some of the best rated Brooklyn pizza places are right in the area but most nights ill stick with Layla's. This is good pizza! Something about it brings me back to my childhood. The sauce is a treat with its touch of saltiness, not too chunky, not too smooth consistency and it is not sweet which I find to be a problem with some pizza places. The pizza is cut into squares and is on a thinner curst which is nice and makes for easy eating. Slices are not too heavy but after a couple you are comfortable and grease here is minimal. I usually grab a slice on my way home from work. Favorites include caramelized onions, chicken breast and plum tomatoes or the simple, fresh mozz topped off with some fresh basil and delicious sauce. Perfect ratios of ingredients! If there are a few slices of cheese left and they are pulling out a new pie when you walk in they'll give you a slice from the fresh pie. A pie fresh from their ovens here boarders on perfect. The atmosphere is unpretentious and cute. It's a small place and its red color scheme makes it warm and cozy. The staff here is some of the nicest you will find.
Other noteworthy dishes include:
-Any of the grilled pizzas. (These are awesome and could easily be a meal themselves.)
-Rigatoni with sweet sausage, onions peppers basil.
Cheap, quick and tasty-always a dependable meal here for me. The chopped salad is a fave, and you can't beat a place that hires such a pleasant staff. Not sure if they are still BYOB but if so, this is an amazing cheap date in summertime- they have a cozy little back garden that's lovely to sit in to linger over their pressed sandwiches & slices. I also love their pasta- great portions for two to share along with a salad. And they have a lunch deal-think it's $8?- that gets you a main meal, a side salad and a soda- ask about it. I give them extra love for being neighborhood residents who started a business to keep the area local-centric and family-friendly. For those of us with friends that have little ones, this is a great place to meet up without staff attitude- kids are encouraged!
I swear they used the parmesan from the green can. Undercooked and bland. Woeful.
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I've been skeptical of this place for no good reason. Ok, I was skeptical cause it's a pizza/everything fast food italian kinda joint named Layla Jones. And it's on the corner of my street so I've had plenty of opportunity to try it. Well, I got my chance last week and was actually kind of BLOWN AWAY. I was rushing to meet friends from out-of-town at a bar and then going to see the excellent Neurosis and Mastodon show in Ft Greene. I needed something fast, and hopefully delicious, cause the G Train let's you out below Moe's. I quickly ordered two pepperoni slices and started walking to Smith street when I realized how awesome this crust was. Not only was it light (and filling) it had this slight buttery taste that was so tasty with the pepperoni. I immediately felt ashamed I hadn't even bothered to try this place. I'm currently giving it 4 stars because I haven't eaten anything else but it's edging past that. definitely check it. It looks like they do mostly Sicilian but not the high doughy kind. Almost like Frankie's 457 but with some more density. Check it!
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really great, cheap, fast pizza. the staff are all cool. the pressed meatball sandwich is also a winner.
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