Raceway Pizzeria & Hero’s
“Lou makes his pies with the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce and each slice has remarkable rigidity for something covered in heaps of toppings.”
“Update as of Sat. Dec. 8, 2012: I came in for my favorite here — a whole wheat slice.”
“Plus, this place has RC cola from the fountain!”
Raceway Pizzeria & Hero’s
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
3 reviews
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Raceway pizzeria/restaurant is a nice little mom and pop pizza joint and restaurant where you'll feel like a regular on your first visit. The owners are such genuinely nice people. It's always great to go to a local business and find the owners on site cooking and preparing the food.
They make a nice regular pizza. The pizza has a great crispy crust and nice flavor. The chicken Parm sandwich was good too. RC cola available at the fountain. I didn't know RC was still around….??
The Raceway is located across the highway from Yonkers Raceway/ Empire City Casino. A nice stop…., definitely much better than what you'll get at the Casino. Plus your supporting a nice, local business Owned by a nice family. Check out the owners YouTube videos by searching for Raceway pizzeria…….pretty interesting character.
All the wasted years not ever trying this place – but that's totally changing!
Let me just say that for those ignorant ones who claim that either all pizzerias are the same or that all pizza tastes the same are just wrong. Not all pizza or pizzerias are created equal and there IS a difference. To say there is not, well you're just completely wrong.
That being said, I finally decided to try this place after so many years (like 20+) of bypassing this location. I live in the immediate area and Yonkers Avenue itself has no shortage of pizzerias – some are decent enough, some are just poor. I've almost lost faith in finding a place that knows how to actually make at least a halfway decent pizza as it's becoming a lost art. There are some pizzerias that can make a good enough slice…….but then there's THIS place.
Immediately upon coming inside here, I was greeted by the owner (Lou), who was not only friendly as hell, but entertaining. Cosmetically inside, I felt like I was back in the better days of the 80's as this place has the look of a pizzeria out of that time and before that. I had scoped this place on Yelp (yes, I actually do use this site for more than just writing reviews – I actually read them) before coming here and based on all the positive reviews, I knew that they just had to be right,,,,,and this is before even ordering. I ordered a large pie and waited, anticipating whether this place could/would make a pizza that matched the excellent appearance and the friendly owner. Well they certainly did.
Just the smell from the box alone was a smell I have not whiffed since I was younger – the smell of an actual good pizza. Of course upon opening the box and taking the first bite, I felt transported to better days of when I was able to find good pizza. Honestly, one bite and the taste difference alone from this slice to most slices these days was telling. This pizza is GREAT. It's how pizza is SUPPOSED to be made. I didn't even finish the first slice before I knew that THIS place would be my new go to pizzeria from now on. I actually got mad at myself for not ever trying this place sooner……..like back in the 80's or 90's! I only had the pizza so far, but am anxious to try some of the other items on the menu.
And yes, to reiterate what I typed earlier – yes, there are good pizzas, there are decent pizzas, and there are bad pizzas. If you think otherwise, you either are utterly clueless or have no taste buds. Anyone who enjoys a good pizza, should surely come here and try it – you will not be disappointed. Most of the other reviewers of this place are absolutely correct.
This is what a pizzeria and pizza is supposed to be. Friendly, classic atmosphere, and just great pizza. I can't wait to go back. And I will. Just wish I came here a lot sooner.
Time stands still at Raceway pizzeria (and that's a good thing)! Everything from the food, to the music, to the decor is old school and authentic… just the way I like it at my pizzerias.
Lou, the owner, offers classic NY slices, calzones ("Get in the zone baby", Lou tells me), and hero's for a very fair price considering the quality. The pizza is some of the best I've had in years.
Lou makes his pies with the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce and each slice has remarkable rigidity for something covered in heaps of toppings. I held it up in front of me, and it didn't bend an inch. Amazing.
I officially love this place and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a great, affordable slice.