New York Pizza Department, better known as NYPD Pizza has been “protecting” and “serving” pizza to ten valley wide locations. The NY-style pizza place was awarded for the third time the “Best Pizza Slice” by Phoenix New Times. The first restaurant was opened fifteen years ago and the business has grown since.

The decor, styled to match a New York mood, features black and white pictures lining the walls. The mood is set with a light jazz tune that links the customer to the culture.

Garlic knots are served as an appetizer; with a hard buttery shell and a soft and gooey middle, the knots are crowd pleasers. Another popular dish is the Soho Pizza Salad, which is a cheesy pizza crust topped with greens and bruschetta, almonds and feta cheese. The salad is then tossed with a savory mix of ranch and house dressings.

Two of the most popular orders are Fran’s Favorite and the Wall Street. Fran’s Favorite is topped with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. When the pie is delivered, the toppings are evenly distributed for full effect on the taste buds. The Wall Street is delivered with a topping of pepperoni, sausage, and bacon, giving the customer a rich taste of meat. Mushrooms are added to the top for a flavor that is straight out of New York.

If you are not in the mood to order a pizza pie, the heroes and calzones come in as a close second. The Italian Beef Hero is filled with a dripping cheese, tender meat, and topped with sautéed onions.

Overall, the NYPD Pizza experience is an affordable experience for the whole family. Delivering homemade pizza, NYPD is the place to visit when craving a taste of NY.