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- Cost$6
- SubwayF to East Broadway, 3 min
- Address22 Orchard St, New York, NY
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Scarr’s has been milling flour on-site (an unusual practice) since opening in 2016. Offering traditional NYC slices (they’re huge, folding required) alongside Sicilian slices (focaccia-like crust), the handmade dough serves as the ideal canvas for high-quality toppings and velvety sauces.
In a city where good food sometimes comes at the expense of good service, Scarr’s stands a mile above the rest (the staff are consistently awesome). Also, the retro ’80s-inspired decor definitely evokes old school charm that’s hard to beat.
My go-to slice is a toss-up between the classic cheese ($4) and pepperoni grandma slice ($6), one of the most iconic NYC cheap eats. And before you protest the $6 slices at Scarr’s, know this. Scarr’s dishes out some of the best pizza in New York City, rivaling far more expensive joints.