Chrissy’s Pizza

"The first thing to know about Chrissy’s is no: you can’t order by the slice. That might normally preclude a pizzeria from being on a slice shop list. But Chrissy’s Pizza is as close to the perfect New York slice, referencing the old-school Long Island spots founder Chris Hansell grew up with. It was first a pop-up before opening as a pies-only takeout on Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint. Note: there are no seats, but bring them to nearby McGolrick or McCarren Park." - Emma Orlow, Eater Staff

"After several months of joining the late-night menu at Superiority Burger, Chris Hansell finally has his own headquarters. Unsurprisingly, the fanfare has followed. If you’re prepared to wait a bit, Chrissy’s Pizza — which got its start a few years back selling on Instagram out of an apartment — is the standard bearer for a great New York-style pizza. But note: there are no slices, only pies." - Emma Orlow

"Look, we know that New York is full of great pizza that you don't need to wait on line for. We all have our go-to spots for a quick, delicious slice. The guy behind Chrissy's in Greenpoint knows that too, and some of his favorites include places like Amore, and Louie & Ernie’s. (And we love those spots too.) Chrissy's, which began life as a pandemic pop-up in a Bushwick apartment and then had a brief stint in Manhattan, is not a quick slice shop. They only do pies, and their current iteration—an all-yellow storefront in Greenpoint—often has a line. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte If you hate lines more than you love pizza, we may have already lost you. But if you’re willing to kill some time chatting crust preferences with fellow pizza-lovers on a stretch of Nassau Ave., you’ll be rewarded with a thin pie, generously loaded with a sweet, acidic sauce, a dimpled layer of mozzarella, and a crust so light and shattering that we’d happily eat the leftovers off a crust-hater’s plate. This isn’t just great pizza, it’s superlative, and you shouldn't be surprised if the crowd out front applauds when your name is called to grab your pie. There's nowhere to sit in the retro-looking spot with a tiny TV screening Thief, but you can stand at the counter in front and go to town. Or take advantage of the sidewalk, the Citibike station, and the hood of your car if you have one. You’re currently limited to a pie per order, so swap slices with a (former) stranger to try them all. Food Rundown photo credit: Kate Previte Plain For a crash course in Chrissy's, start here. The plain pies are shamelessly saucy, but the crust is crisp enough to handle it. They’re finished with olive oil and a whole lot of grated parm, and you should eat your first slice as soon they call your name. photo credit: Kate Previte Pepperoni With all due respect to the plain, when we close our eyes at night and dream of Chrissy’s Pizza, this is what comes to mind. The pepperoni cups are thick and crisp, and each of them is filled with a little pool of beautiful neon orange oil. photo credit: Kate Previte Special The special pie changes—often week to week, sometimes day to day—but we can confidently say that whatever it is you should order it. We've had one with tangy banana peppers and hot soppressata, and another with thin slivers of fresh jalapeño and lots of garlic. Both could win awards. photo credit: Kate Previte Red (Vegan) If you come here with enough people to comfortably order four pizzas, get one of each. The vegan will surprise you—it's got a thick layer of red sauce, big swirls of olive oil, and lots of fresh oregano. No, the vegan pie shouldn't be your first priority (unless you are a vegan)—but it should be your fourth." - Willa Moore

"New Yorkers are game to stand in line for new stuff, with Eater coming across a huge line at the second location of West Village ice cream shop Salt and Straw, along with unicorn Greenpoint pizzeria Chrissy’s." - Melissa McCart

"Greenpoint: Chrissy’s Pizza, once one of New York’s most elusive pies, formerly in residence during late nights at Superiority Burger, has finally opened a storefront of its own. Note: whole pies only." - Emma Orlow