Brooklyn Square

Reviews

• RA

  Robert Arnett

  Apr 1, 2026
  4.0
  In accordance with Jack Brooks and performed by Dean Martin, we see: "When the moon hits your eye like a big 🍕 🍕 🍕 🍕🍕 pizza pie, that's amore". 1953.
• KL

  KJ Luo

  Mar 28, 2026
  3.0
  Dough was ok but too much cheese, too much sugar in the sauce, too little topping.
• CW

  Caty Wagner

  Mar 27, 2026
  4.0
  Good value- you get a lot of pizza for the price. It’s bread-ier than my liking but that fills you up
• BB

  Brian

  Mar 9, 2026
  1.0
  Got the square grandma pepperoni: When we picked it up it was hot and we took it home. The pizza visually was a light white/off yellow. The sauce sort of just splotched in the middle, which I think is the style this place is going for, but again, visually unappealing. The pepperoni are 2, maybe 3 times too thick, and they taste as if they came from a Lunchables . The dough of the pizza is thick and almost flavorless. Unfortunately the only flavor that comes through is sugar. I get no salt, no acid, just sugar and bland dough. The edges have a little crunch from the parmagana, which when removed from the crust an eaten by itself was enjoyable. Im sad to say I wouldn't have eaten this pizza if it cost half the price. It really just felt like a square version of frozen pizza.
• MT

  Mr. T-Bone

  Feb 24, 2026
  1.0
  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.