Upside Pizza, Greenpoint
17 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/astoria24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Upside recommendations span its New York locations, including Greenpoint. Fans name specific slices they enjoy, including tomato Sicilian, spicy vodka and square pepperoni, across the broader pool. Critics find the pizza bland or merely ordinary, and some question the value. Greenpoint is explicitly recommended, but experiences and dish mentions at other outlets are not treated as guarantees about this location.
Address
Upside Pizza, 640 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
At a glance
- 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.
- Caveatu/LearningML89 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024value
Dislikes the pizza and finds it poor value.
- Recommendsu/shitstormer21 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Says Upside has no-cheese slices to go.
- Mixedu/brlikethecar in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Tried it once and felt very underwhelmed, though open to giving it another chance.
- Recommendsu/bigfathooker69 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Lists it among Midtown pizza options.
- Recommendsu/RedHawk02 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Names it as one of their favorites near Times Square.
- Mixedu/slowcanteloupe in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says it is better than average standard NY pizza but mid tier at best.
- Recommendsu/pumper911 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Praises the sourdough crust as delicious.
- Caveatu/PlasticPresentation1 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Found it middling when tried and was puzzled by its high reputation across many locations.
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- Caveatu/m1kasa4ckerman in r/astoria · Oct 2024taste
Questions its inclusion, saying half the slice is crust and the flavor is bland.
- Recommendsu/princ3digital in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Recommends the tomato Sicilian slice.
- Recommendsu/Salty_Simmer_Sauce in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Last few plain pies from the Spring Street location have been excellent.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate-Tie-6524 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Calls the upside down pizza solid with more uptown locations.
- Recommendsu/abelincolnNY in r/AskNYC · Dec 2024taste
Rates Upside A+ and recommends sausage with broccoli rabe.
- Recommendsu/goldenapple212 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Names Upside in Greenpoint among pizza places mentioned.
- Recommendsu/nyckidd in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Enjoys it and notes it sometimes goes unmentioned.
- Recommendsu/Gonzja in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025value
Suggests Upside nearby is a better choice than Prince St Pizza.
- Recommendsu/Tasty-Biscotti-4606 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Names Upside as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Left_Dependent3391 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Says the spicy vodka slice is very good.
- Recommendsu/DashEaves in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Praises the sausage and vinegar peppers and the outstanding rabe/sausage slice
- Caveatu/FrankiePoops in r/astoria · Oct 2024price
Finds the pizza overpriced.
- Recommendsu/festeziooo in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Calls the Upside square pepperoni incredible and their default.
- Recommendsu/Gypsy-J23 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Agrees with Upside and names the white wine mushroom as favorite.
- Caveatu/closedmouthsdonteat in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026taste
Says it tasted really strange and they couldn't finish a slice.
- Recommendsu/ExtraOsita in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Calls it a current favorite slice spot.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.