Philomena's, Sunnyside
18 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Philomena's in Sunnyside draws steady praise for its pizza, with people describing the crust as sourdough-leaning and more New York style than Neapolitan. One visitor highlights the white pie as really good, and another calls the square slice the best around with a standout crust. A couple of diners name it as a go-to or a hands-down recommendation in the neighborhood.
Address
Philomena's Pizza, 41-16 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- White pie, Square slice
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/LengthinessStrict615 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Lists Philomena as a favorite in the area.
- Recommendsu/laa-deedaa in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026
Recommends Philomena's in Sunnyside on Queens Blvd for the pizza tour.
- Recommendsu/ApatheticAbsurdist in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Makes amazing elevated New York style pizza.
- Recommendsu/No_Bother9713 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Points to Philomena's for a slice.
- Recommendsu/havermeyer525 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Can't believe it isn't more heralded; thinks about their pie constantly.
- Recommendsu/verndogz in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Suggests pairing Kora with a nearby slice of pizza at Philomena's.
- Recommendsu/Only_Bandicoot_3373 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Says Philomena's in Sunnyside makes sourdough pizza that leans more New York style than Neapolitan.
- Recommendsu/just_pretend in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Best square slice around with a crust to die for.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Used_Concert7413 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Has liked everything tried there.
- Recommendsu/AcrobaticCar4655 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Praises the crust's leoparding and smoky oven.
- Mixedu/Yabinghi in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Prefers the Sicilians; regular slices are sometimes a bit tough.
- Recommendsu/Cartadimusica in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Lists Philomena among good Queens pizza spots.
- Recommendsu/SOB200 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Regularly bought three tomato slices on the way home; really likes it.
- Recommendsu/Timey_Wimey in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Ranked second; the basil on top elevated it.
- Recommendsu/tardytartar in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Recommends Philomena's in Sunnyside without hesitation.
- Recommendsu/fernanditiko in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Names Philomena's as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Unusual-Olive-448 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Says Philomena's is very good and lives nearby.
- Recommendsu/Theairthatibreathe in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Visited the Queens location and found the white pie really good.
- Recommendsu/ciregno in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
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