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From Google Maps reviews.
Frico on 2nd says it’s a Detroit-style slice shop. But it’s more like Ferrari set up shop on 8 Mile. This is not your Upper East Side bodega slice. Hell, I’m not even sure it’s pizza. It’s more like what you’d ask for as a final piece of pie if you were heading to the chair on death row. I chose the Playful Pig: apple chutney, crispy pancetta, walnuts, burrata, lemon, honey. 🍯 Yeah, honey. Don’t eat this one near bears. Thick. Crispy-edged. Loaded. And the walnuts are a perfect touch. It
Best Detroit I've had in NYC. Perfect crust, not too doughy. Special slices heaped with fresh ingredients. Worth going out of your way for. Buy an extra slice for later. Lets keep this place open.
I’ve walked by this place so many times and never went in. Today I was nearby, just wanted one slice, so I finally tried it — and I’m so glad I did. The owner was incredibly friendly and proud of his craft. He showed me how he treats the dough — three full days of work, not your quick mix-and-bake. You can taste the effort in every bite. The sauce, the texture, everything was just right. Yeah, the slice is a little small and the price a bit high, but it was totally worth it. One slice was enou
From the Jan 23, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.