Brooklyn Square

Mr. T-Bone

Brooklyn Square — A Deep Disappointment Masquerading as New York Pizza Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Brooklyn Square markets itself with the confidence of a New York–style pizza institution, but my visit revealed a product and experience that fell dramatically short of that promise. Between the lackluster execution and a serious food safety issue, this was one of the most disappointing pizza outings I’ve had in recent memory. Ambiance – 2/5 The atmosphere was busy and energetic, which initially suggested popularity and strong demand. However, beyond the crowd, there was little about the space that evoked the charm or authenticity of a true New York pizzeria. It felt more commercial than crafted. Authenticity – 1/5 Let’s address the core claim: this is not New York–style pizza. The crust lacked the structural integrity and chew you’d expect from a proper slice. It didn’t fold correctly, didn’t carry that thin-yet-resilient texture, and lacked the subtle char and balance that define authentic NY pizza. It was just simply a very thin pizza. I’ve had more convincing renditions from major chains. The name sets expectations the kitchen simply does not meet. Flavor – 1/5 Even setting authenticity aside, the pizza itself was unremarkable. The sauce and cheese failed to create any memorable depth of flavor. But what truly ended the experience was biting into a large piece of plastic embedded in the pizza. I physically had to spit it out mid-chew. This is not just a minor flaw — it’s a serious quality control failure. Food safety is non-negotiable. Service – 2/5 The restaurant was busy, which may explain some operational strain, but that cannot excuse foreign objects in food. Regardless of rush volume, quality control should never slip to this degree. Cost – 2/5 Given the quality and the safety lapse, the price point feels unjustified. A high rating and branding can only carry a restaurant so far — execution must follow. Final Thoughts Brooklyn Square may have built a strong reputation, but based on this visit, it feels overrated and poorly managed. Authenticity was absent, quality was inconsistent, and food safety was compromised. I sincerely hope management takes this seriously — because no diner should have to worry about biting into plastic while eating a slice of pizza.

Palvire Bassi

One of the best pizza places I’ve had! The food tasted so good, I got the buffalo chicken pizza for my sister and Grandma for myself. I was across the street at color me mine when I saw this place after painting. The atmosphere is so nice and relaxing. Whoever chose the music has great taste! Glad I went in to check it out!

AC9

This places sells New York food in la. So let’s see if they’re pretty good eh or ew. I got their cheese ricotta balls, New York barbecue chicken slice, pepperoni honey dinero square, spicy pepperoni square, New York pastrami sando, black and white cookie, brownie, and New York crumb cake. The cheese balls had a crisp exterior with a savory cheesy interior and came with like a marinara cheese sauce. Pretty yummy. All the pizza slices were HUGE. Legit could cut them all in half. The New York barbecue chicken one had a thin chewy yet crisp crust with a decent amount of chicken and onions with lots of sweet tangy barbecue sauce drizzled on top. It also was a bit spicy from some jalapeños which I liked. The pepperoni honey dinero square had a fluffy bready crust with sweet dollops of ricotta and honey drizzle cut with some savory pepperoni cups. Could use a bit more pepperoni. The spicy pepperoni had a savory, tart, slightly spicy tomato sauce, with crispy cupped pepperoni. I think the dough was still raw tho-even after reheating. The pastrami sando was STACKED with tender, thin cut, savory pastrami perfectly balanced with the crunchy slaw, tangy cheese and thousand island. The bread was also nice and fluffy. All the desserts were pretty good too. The black and white cookie had a crisp sugary icing with fluffy vanillay cookie. The brownie was dense and fudgey and the crumb cake was generously loaded with cinnamon streusel. Wish I didn’t get that raw slice of pizza but otherwise this place is lowkey pretty good.

Katy Flores

This is now my second time eating here, and I enjoy every bite! I usually order out, but the ambience is chill with music 🎶 I recommend the garlic knots because why "not" 🤭🤭 They're delicious! So are the sandwiches; I've gotten the Reuben and the Cajun Bridge, and of the two the Cajun Bridge is a personal favorite 😋 I haven't tried the pizza, so that's next on the list for the future! Come in and eat, the food is fresh and yummy!

Alex Luddeni

This was honestly one of the grossest takeout experiences I've had. My wings and my calzone both had white hairs all over them. Finding one hair is bad enough, but there were multiple hairs in both items. I couldn't eat any of it and ended up throwing everything away. I definitely won't be ordering from here again. They really need to do a better job with cleanliness in the kitchen.