Latest visit: Jun 2024 (Briargate)
First visit: Sep 2018 (Briargate)
Founded: 2007
Other locations: 8th Street; Templeton Gap
Much later than usual for my first visit back to Joey's for the year. For this perfect Sunday at lunch, I stopped by and grabbed their 2 slices and 2 garlic knots with a drink special. The slices I chose were the Porky (or maybe it was Piggy like below) and Cheese (Regular...). All very good though I could have used more sauce this time. The garlic knots were a first for me. Very messy - and tasty. Here they offer their red as a dipping sauce. Excellent and makes you wonder why they are shy about using more. Joey's is as reliable as they come, and remains in the RJG Rotation. I'm sure I'll be back before the year is over. I don't even bother with Anthony's anymore.
---2/18/23 update
Back again for our annual review. No downturn on quality here. Had their special which on this Friday meant Italian sausage and pepperoni. Really like the thin long slices of sausage. Once again, Joey's comes through with the right amount of sauce and cheese. Crust is perfectly crispy and chewy at the same time. Best NY slice in the Springs? I'm leaning that way. I'm a little higher on Joey's than Slice 420. We'll probably try Anthony's again since it's managed to stay open, but so far their Springs location has been lackluster. Anyway - be sure to drop by a Joey's sometime. They have 3 locations in the city, earning it the local chain tag.
---5/7/22 update
On this visit I went with two slices: The Piggy (filled with meats) and a Cheese slice. Plus a drink. All excellent just as described below. Joey's is definitely separating itself from Anthony's. Since my last visit, Joey's has spiffed up the place. They reduced the size of the room, and added more mood lighting, and a bar stool area for a quick lunch/dinner - and a bottled beer I suppose. Well worth a stop.
---original 3/7/21 review
Sometimes we just want a "slice". A good old fashioned sloppy slice of New York style pizza. Once the rage of quick service restaurant industry, New York styled pizza has fallen out of favor for more trendy artisan pizzas, of which we enjoy as well. But where to go if in the mood for NY? Joey's has been our go-to spot for just that. It's a spacious place, and once you walk in, turn to the left and order. 2 slices and a fountain drink special is perfect. They'll bring it to your table when ready. On this visit, I ordered one cheese ("regular" in the New York vernacular) and one pepperoni. Protein ingredients aren't the focus really, it's all about the sauce and the crust. Especially the former, something that's lost on many a place such as this. But Joey's does it right, with just the right amount of sweetness. And also just the right amount of sauce, as too many places skimp here and leave it too dry. The crust is pliable, perfect for folding down the middle, with a bit of crisp and chew. And the cheese is appropriately gooey. Orange grease rolling down your arm is a bonus.
Joey's hits the spot every time.
9/14/18; 5/10/20; 3/7/21 (new entry); 5/7/22; 2/18/23; 6/2/04
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