La Flor Pizza

"If you live in Crown Heights, La Flor should be your go-to slice shop. Each plain slice has a hefty coating of red sauce and golden globs of mozzarella, like a cheese-and-tomato-based map of the world. The decor is all red-and-white too, and it feels like an old-school slice shop with new-school sensibilities: the Spicy Hawaiian, for example, is scattered with high-quality capicola and paper-thin slices of jalapeño. There’s attention to detail here—the mozzarella is deliberately sliced, not shredded, and if you order a lemonade, they’ll add mint and a squeeze of lime, just because. They have limited seating, so if the weather’s nice, pick up a spicy pepperoni pie with expertly singed ’roni cups, and head to nearby Prospect Park for a picnic. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte Food Rundown photo credit: Kate Previte Plain Because the mozzarella at La Flor is sliced, not grated, this is definitely a sauce-forward slice. Thankfully, that sauce is salty-sweet, and turns dark red and caramelized in the hot oven. Slices start at $3.50, and pies begin at $25. photo credit: Kate Previte Spicy Pepperoni with Ranch This is the best pizza slice within at least a mile radius. The bright, herby ranch swirled on top balances out the greasy pepperoni and the spicy jalapeños expertly. If you see someone wandering the neighborhood with a slice-sized box from La Flor, this is what's inside. White Pizza White slices can lean heavy—weighed down by globs of ricotta—which makes this one a bit of a revelation. The entire pie has a paper-thin layer of ricotta, then mozzarella, and then a drizzle of honey. Not hot honey. Just honey. It’s the perfect palate cleanser in between a slice of spicy pepperoni and another of Spicy Hawaiian. Spicy Hawaiian The couple behind La Flor must really like jalapeños, because this spicy slice has them scattered all over the top, too. (Plus pineapple, and some very fancy ham.) We prefer the spicy pepperoni, but why limit yourself to just one?" - Willa Moore

"La Flor arrived in Crown Heights just in time for pizza-and-wine-in-the-park season. The tiny red-and-white shop is a short walk from the Grand Army entrance to Prospect Park, and their slices are paper-thin, yet highly durable; in other words, perfect for inhaling while sprawled on the grass, watching an 8:30pm sunset. Pies start at $25, so pick up a few—try the pepperoni with expertly singed ’roni cups, or the Spicy Hawaiian—and have yourself a picnic. The nearest wine store is just one block away." - will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim

"Crown Heights has a new slice shop from a former Upside Pizza chef. La Flor takes some freedom with their toppings—their spicy Hawaiian has fancy capicola and jalapeño in addition to pineapple. It’s really close to Prospect Park, and could be ripe for your next picnic. We Checked out La Flor, and added it to the Brooklyn Hit List" - will hartman

"La Flor, a new slice shop opened by an alum of Roberta’s and Upside, offers slices with tomato sauce, bruschetta, and more. The highlight is a large slice topped with pepperoni, jalapeño, and house-made ranch for $5. The area was in need of a great slice shop." - Eater Staff

"La Flor is a new pizzeria at the border of Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, opened by Giancarlo Villa, who previously worked at Roberta’s and Upside Pizza. The menu includes plain slices, pepperoni, jalapeño, ranch, bruschetta, and stromboli." - Emma Orlow