The 100 Pizza-Eaters Poll

Where’s the best slice in the city?

Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine

* “Angelo’s. I like my crust crispy.” “Joe and Pat’s on Staten Island. I’ve been going there since I was little.” “Papa John’s. It’s inexpensive!” “Liberty Pizza.” “Nick’s. The crust-cheese-sauce ratio is ideal.” “Two Boots.” “Little Caesars.” “Pizza Hut.” “Little Italy Pizza—43rd and Madison.” “Fornino in Brooklyn.” “Rosa’s.” “John’s in Astoria.”

What’s the weirdest topping you’ve ever tried?
Pineapple… … 24
Anchovies… … 7
Pineapple & ham… … 3
Seafood… … 3
Pasta… … 3
Chocolate… … 2
BBQ chicken… … 2
Chicken Alfredo… … 1
Egg… … 1
Ketchup… … 1
Donkey… … 1
Corn… … 1
Raisins & bananas… … 1
Lasagne… … 1
Salad… … 1
Sardines… … 1
Mac ’n’ cheese… … 1
Tuna… … 1
Curried chicken… … 1
Lo mein… … 1
Squid… … 1
Cajun crawfish… … 1
Snakes… … 1
Ravioli à la vodka… … 1
Capers… … 1
Chicken wings… … 1
Shrimp… … 1
Kangaroo… … “I was in Australia.” 1
Pastirma… … “It’s a type of beef strip.” 1

78% prefer thin crust over thick.
39% favor pepperoni over any other topping.
59% refuse to use knife and fork.

The most important part of a slice is …
Sauce… … 13
Cheese… … 17
Crust… … 22
All parts make the whole… … 48

How much are you willing to pay for a slice?

How often do you blot the grease?
Always … … … 36
Sometimes … …42
Never … … … . 22

Fold your slice?
Always … … … 40
Sometimes … … 41
Never … … … . .19

The 100 Pizza-Eaters Poll