Lucky Charlie's, Bushwick
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lucky Charlie's is a Bushwick pizzeria praised for its coal-fired pies, with one diner calling the char and tangy sauce top-tier and another saying the pizza is outstanding. One diner singles out the Classic Pie, and another recommends the red pie with anchovies. Views are not unanimous: one diner found the pizza soggy, another called it inconsistent, and one liked the pizza but objected to pricey pies and per-topping charges.
Address
Lucky Charlie, 254 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Classic Pie, Red pie with anchovies
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Doodahman740 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026ambience
Says it's awesome with a great vibe and has seen it suggested several times.
- Recommendsu/nreyes24 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Praises the char and tangy sauce, calling it a top-tier pizza.
- Recommendsu/DiverGuy in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Agrees it's great, praising the Classic Pie and caesar salad.
- Recommendsu/PuzzleheadedSky6877 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says it's the best bet for coal oven pizza and closer than Connecticut.
- Mixedu/banallthemusic in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026price
Likes the pizza but dislikes high prices and topping charges.
- Caveatu/mbnyc1118 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026consistency
Calls it really inconsistent.
- Recommendsu/cupojoeque in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says the pizza is outstanding and better than what they had in New Haven, with good food and drinks too.
- Mixedu/HumSupLo69 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Wanted to like it but found the pizza soggy, though they did like the coal firing.
Show all 18 cited comments
- Recommendsu/SteveFrench12 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Recommends the red pie with anchovies, calling it incredible.
- Recommendsu/theyolocoolcow in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Calls it one of their favorites though Lucali was better.
- Recommendsu/Ironsnax in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests going there instead of a New Haven trip.
- Recommendsu/jaykaner411 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Was blown away, praises simple menu, pizza, salad and drinks.
- Recommendsu/toadfreakk in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Seconds the recommendation of Lucky Charlie's.
- Recommendsu/Dprovitera in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests checking out Lucky Charlie's.
- Recommendsu/sean008 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Offers it as an alternative recommendation.
- Recommendsu/flexytev in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Calls it the closest to New Haven pizza.
- Recommendsu/TitusA in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026ambience
Loves the place but notes it's already overrun.
- Recommendsu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Says it definitely belongs in the top ten.
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