Small Pizza – Half Pepperoni / Half Sausage

Totonno’s is a very popular Coney Island divey pizza shack. Parlor is too fancy a word for this place. I think Pizza Shack fits the bill perfectly.

Since Totonno’s is always on most “Best Pizzas in NYC” lists, you definitely will encounter a line outside. On a Sunday afternoon, around 1:30 pm PET (Prime Eatin’ Time) our wait just to get inside the front door was about 30 minutes.

Was it worth it?

Yes, I would say it was. Would I consider it in my personal Top Five Pizza’s in NYC list? No. Maybe the Top Ten.

I mean, I don’t have any particular complaints. The crust was perfectly cooked, not too soggy, not too burnt, not too thick. I enjoyed the toppings (pepperoni over the sausage) and loved the plethora of sauce (lack of sauce is a big pet peeve of mine).

But the flavor of the crust seemed a big lacking. I can’t put my finger on it. And it was a little dry. As far as Brooklyn pizzas go, Di Fara and Roberto’s have a much more superior crust.

If you’re in the Coney Island hood, I would say this is definitely a must try pizza. I’m not sure I would make a special trip for it, however. Best to save it for a post beach day indulgence. Or if you’re just dying to get stuck for a few hours on the rickety, old Cyclone roller coaster.

1524 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
b/t 16th St & 15th St
Coney Island
(718) 372-8606

About a 30 minute wait.