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photo credit: Kate Previte
Norm’s Pizza
A slice shop is more than the sum of its parts. There’s the quality of the pizza itself, of course, but the best slice shops don’t always have the capital-B Best pizza. You should be able to pop into your local pizza spot and grab a slice anytime, without having to put too much thought or effort into it.
The pizza shouldn’t make you think too hard. It should be substantial, and two slices shouldn’t cost you more than 10 bucks. A slice shop should be the kind of place that you want to come back to, not necessarily because it blows your mind, but because it’s comforting, convenient, and tastes good. That’s exactly what you get at Norm’s, a slice shop in Park Slope with a stylishly retro feel.
If the pizza here tastes familiar to New Yorkers who once lived on dollar slices, that’s because this is another upgraded iteration of the ubiquitous 2 Bros chain. Like Upside, their higher-end venture near Penn Station, Norm’s does classic grab-and-go slices with high-quality ingredients and a bit of a twist. The chewy crust has the kind of layered flavor you only get from using sourdough. The white slice has more going on than just a bunch of cheese. Once you try the vodka slice, you’ll want to ask if you can buy a pint of the sauce and put it on everything.
One thing we’ve noticed about the pizza at Norm’s is that it doesn’t travel particularly well, so your best bet is to eat it at the shop. This is actually a good thing, because Norm’s is first date-level cute. The interior looks like a vaporwave Pizza Hut, the kind of spot where the study beats girl would hang out after school. It feels fresh and familiar all at once, just like the pizza.
Food Rundown
Plain Slice
Vodka Slice
Pepperoni Slice
White Slice
Garlic Knots
Sicilian Slice