Pop’s Pizza of East Village
223 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, United States · United States
★ 5.0 on Google · 1,256 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
SuspiciousCompleted Aug 23, 2026 · 230 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
700 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 5.0★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.9★
- Flagged
- 33%
- Coverage
- 56%
All reviews shown by Google
470 examined reviews
230 of 700
700 of 1,256 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 23, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Pop's Pizza in the East Village serves exceptional, classic New York-style slices featuring a crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and well-balanced sauce. The establishment is frequently praised for its welcoming, friendly staff and clean atmosphere, making it a popular neighborhood spot.
+ Repeated strengths
Crust and Pizza Quality
Reviewers report that the pizza features a thin, crispy, and chewy crust with delicious, high-quality toppings and fresh ingredients.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-11-12
Classic NYC slice shop with a friendly, no-frills atmosphere. The pizza was super fresh, with that perfect thin crust and just the right amount of cheese and sauce. You can really taste the quality. Great spot to grab a quick bite in the Ea...
5★ · 2025-12-07
I don’t know how this place doesn’t have a line around the block. The tomato sauce tastes so fresh and flavorsome, the cheese delicious. I tried the burrata slice and it was so light and cool on top on top of gorgeous crispy dough with hot...
5★ · 2026-03-29
Amazing slices here, crispy and chewy classic new style ny pizza with all the standard hot honey burrata goodness. Their dough and crust is incredible and the sauce is one of the best. They manage to stand out amongst all the great slices i...
Customer Service and Vibe
Reviewers report that the staff and owners are extremely welcoming, friendly, and provide top-tier hospitality.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-11-11
Fantastic pie, best of the East Village (and I live here, & know them all!). Very, very clean, great hospitality. Staff is taking great care & great to talk too as well. A+.
5★ · 2025-11-22
Best pizza in EV! Owner Sal is awesome and staff!
Specialty Slices
Reviewers frequently highlight specialty slices like the picante pepperoni with hot honey and the burrata slice as standout favorites.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-11-23
The pepperoni slice with the cheese and honey was delicious
− Repeated complaints
Pricing and Value
A few reviewers report feeling overcharged or that individual slice and soda prices are too high.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-12-21
It's a nice slice, but I was ripped off and got charged $24 for 3 slices. 2 mushroom and 1 pepperoni shouldn't cost $8 each. If you're cool paying top dollar it's great, otherwise save your money and go to one of the dozens of other option...
1★ · 2026-07-29
At $4 a slice $2.75 for a can of soda go somewhere else, the pizza had any sauce or flavor this place sucks
Order Inaccuracies and Delivery Issues
Some reviewers report receiving incorrect slices or experiencing long waits and delivery fulfillment issues.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2026-04-25
My pizza seemed old and they gave me the wrong slice, which I didn’t realize until I got home.
1★ · 2026-07-30
Whatever you do, don’t order through their `preferred delivery’ service Sauce. After an hour wait I received notification that my order had been delivered but it hadn’t. Had a back and forth with customer service who sent me a picture of my...
Limited Seating and Texture Consistency
Reviewers note that the shop has minimal seating and that some slices can occasionally lean toward being floppy or overly reheated.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-11-29
Floppy square. Ok slice. No clue what all these 5 star reviews are smoking.
4★ · 2026-01-06
Great service and the place was maintained very clean. Ordered the mushroom and burrata slices. Tasted very good but the mushroom slice was very floppy, as if it was a reheated in a microwave.
Good for
- Classic NYC-style pizza and specialty slice combinations
- Late-night food runs
- Friendly, welcoming customer service
Avoid if
- You need spacious dine-in seating
- You are looking for budget-priced slices
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Nov ’25 | 58 | 16 |
| Dec ’25 | 86 | 29 |
| Jan ’26 | 64 | 25 |
| Feb ’26 | 73 | 31 |
| Mar ’26 | 86 | 32 |
| Apr ’26 | 89 | 30 |
| May ’26 | 80 | 19 |
| Jun ’26 | 52 | 17 |
| Jul ’26 | 63 | 20 |
| Aug ’26 | 49 | 11 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 15 five-star reviews on 2026-02-01 vs avg 2.0/day weight 1
- low activity account 219 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 230 flagged reviews.
Bobby LoBue
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Chris 06
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Pizza is unbelievably good.
Hailey Steinberg
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Leo W
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Love this place!
Matthew Chang
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Owner is amazing and pizza is some real quality
Somya Gupta
41 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-04-27
One of the best slices in the city. An underrated spot and I'd like to keep it that way.
Cole Sauder
5 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-01
JoonShik Kim
3 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-01
best pizza ever
Isaac Heid
activity unknown
★★★★★
2026-02-01
Ian
3 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-01
damn good za damn good service damn good people
Report generated Aug 23, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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