I had never heard of NYC Pizza Café and can’t recall any of my friends every talking about it. Located in one of the many strip malls on Mills Civic, I didn’t know what to expect. A strip mall doesn’t seem very New Yorky, but I didn’t want to judge the book by its cover. Our last few dining experiences with pizza did not go so well so I was ready for a change of pace.
NYC Pizza Café is a small, modern restaurant. A few booths and pub tables fill the floor with an additional 10 seats at the bar. I’d guess 50 diners could comfortably fit there at the same time. The menu is plastered on the wall for easy reading – although choosing just one item is anything but easy. You order at the counter and take a seat. You can continue your conversation or get lost in the game on one of the two big screens. Our pizza was out in a quick 10-15 minutes.
The pizza was delicious. We ordered a large supreme pizza, which came with eight over-sized slices – perfect for folding in half. The crust was super thin and wonderfully crunchy. The cheese had just enough grease for flavor but not enough to see my own reflection. The toppings were large chunks of sausage, mushroom, green peppers and bacon. Mmmm… bacon.
The menu also includes sandwiches, salads, pastas, desserts and even gluten free pizzas. They have great lunch specials, which if I worked on that side of town, I’d try to cash in on. If the sandwiches are just as tasty as the pizzas, I’d say the café’s tagline is right on: “Great pizza, great sandwiches and good times.”