Joe's Pizza
Pizza restaurant · 216 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 3,492 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 64 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 29%
All reviews shown by Google
936 examined reviews
64 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,492 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this popular spot serves classic, thin-crust New York style pizza with a crispy texture and flavorful sauce. The establishment is typically busy and operates with quick service, making it a convenient stop for a late-night bite.
+ Repeated strengths
Crispy Crust
Reviewers frequently praise the thin, crispy crust on the pizza slices.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-06-28
Insanely good. Crispy, cheesy and pack with flavor.
5★ · 2023-07-31
Fantastic pizza!! The crust & level of crunch is perfect.
Fast Service
Reviewers highlight that service is quick and efficient even when lines are long.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-07-09
Pizza was good. Didn't have to wait more than a couple of minutes even though it was busy
5★ · 2023-10-02
Best NYC slice! If you live in Williamsburg or are visiting, highly recommend grabbing yourself some Joe's! The staff is friendly, the speed of service is FAST, and the quality is consistently delicious. Eat it fresh and while the slices ar...
1★ · 2025-11-06
$8 for 2 slices is INSANE for basic tasting pizza. Came for the nostalgia definitely never coming back tho😭😭
Late-Night Availability
Reviewers appreciate that the restaurant stays open late, making it a popular destination after a night out.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-06-26
Really good pizza yo get very late at night after bar hopping. Staff is super friendly and they have variety of pizza options
5★ · 2026-07-04
Classic late night pizza spot — life saver
− Repeated complaints
Crowded and Cramped
Reviewers note that the shop is very small, crowded, and lacks adequate seating.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-07-22
First time! Googled best pizza around me and Joes came up! I’ve passed it several times this month as I am new to the area. There are several around here and you never really know until you try. NY is flagged for the best pizza but so is CT...
5★ · 2023-09-07
Best slice I had in New York ! Tried three spots, and this one was definatly the tastier ! The tomato sauce is really good ! You can't really seat over there tho, and since its popular the service is kinda rushed but would recommend !
4★ · 2026-05-18
Pizza delicious. The only downside is the wait time, and there is always a line out the door.
Burnt or Overcooked Slices
Several reviewers complain that portions of their pizza were burnt or overcooked.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2026-02-07
the service is quick but the pizza is always burned i thought it was because they had to warm it up so I ordered a pie and the pizza was totally burned no one wanted to eat it so had to throw it out what a waste of money and appetite
Rude Staff
Some reviewers report negative interactions with rude or aggressive staff members.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2023-08-21
Pizza is valid but the cashier stay mad aggressive for no reason bruh chill out 😂😂
2★ · 2025-06-14
Not sure what happened but the sauce was sweeter than Papa John’s. Ordered a margarita slice, ended up with some tomato dessert thing.
Good for
- Quick grab-and-go slices
- Late-night food runs
- Traditional New York style pizza lovers
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet sit-down dining experience
- You are sensitive to crowds or tight spaces
- You expect custom toppings or a wide variety of non-pizza options
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jun ’23 | 13 | 1 |
| Jul ’23 | 32 | 7 |
| Aug ’23 | 38 | 2 |
| Sep ’23 | 43 | 9 |
| Oct ’23 | 29 | 2 |
| Nov ’23 | 23 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 46 | 4 |
| Jan ’24 | 30 | 3 |
| Feb ’24 | 22 | 2 |
| Mar ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 33 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 32 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 27 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Aug ’24 | 23 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 29 | 1 |
| Nov ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 21 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 19 | 2 |
| Feb ’25 | 14 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 21 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 20 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 27 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 24 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 39 | 3 |
| Aug ’25 | 32 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 28 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 36 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 22 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 14 | 1 |
| Feb ’26 | 20 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 22 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 18 | 3 |
| May ’26 | 31 | 3 |
| Jun ’26 | 29 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 20 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 6 five-star reviews on 2023-07-10 vs avg 0.8/day; 7 five-star reviews on 2023-09-04 vs avg 1.3/day weight 1
- low activity account 50 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 64 flagged reviews.
Fatih Yöndem
428 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-11-22
After having a drink at the bar in the evening, you come and get a slice of pizza, drizzle it with oregano and parmesan cheese, and enjoy it.
Dmitry Andreev
30 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
Jeff Anders
5 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
Phenom Hendrix
33 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
The best always a great slice
claudia colla
7 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
Legendary for Pizza in NY
Becky Pang
29 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
So yummy, we got the 1/2 topping with cheese and pepperoni, ordered through uber eat, unfortunately missed our order but he was able to make it in 7 min. We went back for a 2nd time the same weekend..
KC C
170 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-07-10
Everyone likes their pizza a certain way and Joe’s is just perfect for me. Thin crust, but sturdy. Not too light on the cheese, but not too much. Toppings were just perfect and not overloaded. I only had the opportunity to try one pizza place on our trip, but I have to say I made the perfect cho...
Sean Hardiman
66 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-09-04
Gonzalo Gimenez
35 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-09-04
Best slice
Daniela Cappelli
174 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-09-04
For an American pizza, it's not bad at all. And the place is fantastic, New York in its purest form.
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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