Is Sally's Apizza BETTER Than FRANK PEPE's? Who Wins The ICONIC New Haven Pizza Rivalry?

[@chefahi1299]

That’s so cool, that dude gave you a slice…often times the “hospitality” part of the industry is not just kitchen to guest, it’s guest to guest. Food is love.

[@uaeats]

They were such nice and friendly people! Really made my day especially after a long drive!

[@rogerrosen2323]

before your day we liked the orange drink in a machine w hot dogs cold

[@cantrait7311]

@@uaeatshave you been to Italy to try the pizza? If and when you do Roma and Napoli are kings

[@chrisyasus8912]

That couple is a team of WINNERS. Kept the flow going 💪

[@uaeats]

They were awesome!

[@merittmcinnis8990]

It’s soda budddy. it’s all bad for you don’t overthink it.

[@danielschear556]

So bad that I've drunk soda everyday for my 76 years and I'm still going strong! So F.U. and your leftist Democrat "Green New" lecture budddy!🖕👺

[@shawneyatrics]

God bless the generous patrons who offered their cold tomato slices because if it weren’t for them and you had the classic tomato no cheese only slices, you would have liked it less and ended up liking Frank’s more where Sally’s would be second best.

[@robbiedaniels2164]

The large pie there is always so much better than the small

[@alisachamoy225]

That was super nice of those customers to randomly give you a slice (and offer more) and even though it was the waitress who made an honest mistake (happens to everyone), also really genuinely nice of her/the restaurant to give you a free pie. You always seem super friendly and positive energy attracts positive energy :)

[@RSW552]

That was awesome to see. I might be overreacting, but that renewed my optimism for the future of this country. 😊😅

[@agreener]

Only UA can drag out drinking a glass of soda for 5 minutes

[@rogerrosen2323]

have they seen your cahannel they have no idea who the hell you are they shd charge half price for review which gets them business

[@peterzinya1]

His pizza had to be cold after talking about if for ten mins.

[@edreid7872]

The guy that overhead your review.. My first thought was he’d better give him a slice..😂.. So glad I was right..

[@uaeats]

Nice guy!

[@r1299]

Sally's is where Frank Sinatra had his driver come up from New York and get pizzas and bring them back for Frank.

[@jeffhatmaker817]

Thanks for the video. Glad to see you exceeded 71K subscribers. You gained 4+K subs pretty quickly. Also glad to see you using two hands to eat. It was a bit awkward watching you try to one-hand some of your food.

[@uaeats]

Yes the channel has come a long way!

[@velocity6]

White birch is the soda flavor to get. If you know you know.

[@danielschear556]

I prefer Thora Birch.

[@velocity6]

Ha ha ​@@danielschear556

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

UA rarely knows

[@ElishaChauhan11220]

Kenan and Kel was the show and Kel was the character who loved orange soda. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson ended up getting their own show after their All That and Good Burger success.

[@stevencoardvenice]

have no idea why I like UA but I like him. I like when he makes crazy faces enjoying his steakhouses. Like when golden steeer asked him if he was ok. Or like when he got plaza hotel room service

[@Skellist]

Would love to hear your opinion on "The Little Rendezvous" in Meriden CT, supposedly the best in all of CT but a little out there (20 minute drive from New Haven)!

[@TheRonZombie]

As a lifelong New Haven Pizza Snob. Little Rendezvous is trash!

[@antidote7]

I tried it, it's good, but to me there is an issue with the crust.

[@jonasaras]

Sally’s bakes are wildly inconsistent. When I went there we had the same three pizzas that you did. The bakes ranged from a bit underdone to well past burned (solid black undercarriage). The plain pie had the perfect bake and was among the best I’ve had anywhere. All that to say that I understand why someone could be delighted or really pissed.

[@elroyvanderley6460]

Hi UA, on what day did you visit? The line is so short. Going to visit in January!

[@uaeats]

A Tuesday at 2:30pm

[@elroyvanderley6460]

@@uaeats Thank you! A great and really helpful review!

[@MartinRubenstein]

Tomato pie should be eaten at room temperature . When youre back in the Philly area, check out Corropolese in the Norristown area.

[@ramoncarter3121]

yup it is not made to be eaten hot out the oven

[@iraschwartz4837]

First off it's Ah-Beeetz. 2nd Sal was part of the family at Pepe's.

[@Schola718]

Isn't that what he's saying lol?

[@JiminyKriketz]

Dumbass way to say pizza

[@frankgrimes465]

who cares how you say it, its a made up nonsense word for people from a certain region to slap their own selves on the ass and think theyre cool.

[@evanward4303]

Ova here

[@kidsafe]

@@Schola718he’s saying uh-beets instead of ah-beeetz.

[@keppela1]

I grew up in NYC and kick myself now for never traveling up to New Haven to try the pizza. You just never heard anything about it back then. Now I live in CA and am seriously thinking about making a trip out to NH just to do the pizza tour. Great vid! Any plans to review Modern?

[@ed1pk]

I’ve been to all three. No need to fly back. I prefer Sally, Modern, and then Franks in that order. But my wife love’s Franks tomato pie the best. If you’ve had great NYC pizza, it’s just as good but different. Like a cross between Neapolitan style and NYC style. In NYC my favorite is Amore’s in college point which is similar to Sally’s. Also Lucali’s in Brooklyn is excellent. Have yet to try John’s of Bleecker. 🍕

[@keppela1]

@@ed1pk Well, I'm a foodie so I kind of feel like I'm missing out. Plus I was in NYC in the 70s and 80s, before places like Lucali's were even there. I was just a kid then and doubt my family ever took us to any of the "great" places like Di Fara or John's of Bleecker. So I feel like I need to experience all this awesome pizza as an adult.

[@ed1pk]

@@keppela1 haha. I feel ya. Never heard of New Haven pizza also until recently. Made a trip of it a few months ago for the same reason after growing up on NYC pizza since the 80’s. Portnoy is generally accurate with his ratings, so look for a pizza place in Cali that does New Haven style that he’s reviewed. Anything in the 8’s will be close enough. Also tried Di Fara’s for the first time recently, but after the owners death. Very good pizza, but not something I would go out of my way for. Can’t say what it was like before. But glad I got to try it. 👍

[@keppela1]

@@ed1pk Oh I've completely given up on CA. Pizza's unspeakably bad here. I think the highest rank Dave ever gave to a CA joint is 8.2 and that wasn't NH style. I don't know that anyone's doing that here. Just out of curiosity, have you done the Chicago deep dish circuit? I know people love to hate on deep dish, but the pies I see coming out of places like Lou Malnati's look pretty awesome to me.

[@ed1pk]

@@keppela1 look up Portnoys review of Ozzie’s in Glendale CA. I’m sure it will be close enough. Also you can always cook one yourself. Lots of good videos out there on making every style of pizza. As for Chicago, never had it but I’m open minded. I love a good Sicilian slice, so the thickness maybe similar I imagine. Also had some great Detroit style pizza in Austin Texas of all places. Seemed to be authentic as the owners were from Detroit. Either way it was delicious.

[@loosapalooza398]

Those prices are absolutely outrageous

[@tony-ce7qp]

no pie is worth that there over charging people not right and i grew up there!

[@SHO1989]

I agree, I prefer Sally's over Pepes. Too nad you are allergic to clams. Tollis Pizza in East Haven has a fantastic white clam pizza and their crust is very similar to Sally's. And being on New Havens perimeter, they are a lot less expensive.

[@giovannygianni4804]

Try krispy pizza Brooklyn NY

[@SHO1989]

@@giovannygianni4804 Do they deliver to mid shoreline Connecticut?

[@giovannygianni4804]

@@SHO1989 idk . .. I meant to send this to AU my fault homie

[@BlackJesus8463]

Without mozz its just breadsticks.

[@phill3583]

My emotions were on a roller coaster during this video. I was so disappointed when you didn't order a cheese and tomato pie, then so happy when they gave you one by mistake. I've been going to all of those locations for decades. They're all extremely good but...my wife and I both prefer Sally's for the reasons you've mentioned.

[@uaeats]

Yes I'm glad for that error as the cheese and tomato pie was outstanding!

[@lasouthbay8800]

I lived in New Haven for 15 years. Pepe’s and Sallys were great but Modern was the go to for me. And most of my friends swore by modern pizza as well. It was to me the legit local spot for amazing pies

[@KevinMiddleton]

Modern is the winner for me too. Still have to try Bar.

[@pureforce469]

They are all great but if I had to rate them, Pepe's, sally's, Modern, Zupps

[@samuraidoggy]

Why the fuck you call pizzas pies? Theyre fucking pizzas, apple pie is a pie, pizza is not you retards.

[@Marc-li1cy]

Seemed kind of ungrateful for the other patron assist. The dude offers a free slice of pizza, youtube dude goes onto complain how cold the free slice from another diner is.

[@Bert_Wayfarer]

I asked my server about the potato and rosmary pie on a whim i got it as a to go pie. Holy moly that rosemary (if you like it) with the potato is just soo rediculously great. Like I would drive up to new haven just for it again.

[@tahusker]

Was in Rome, Italy on vacation a few weeks ago. Had a couple slices of potato pizza from a small place near the hotel when I was there. Delicious. Had never seen or tasted that before.

[@john-r1i8k]

You have got to try Johnny's Pizza on Lincoln Ave in Mt. Vernon, NY' super thin and one of the best pies anyware-it's been around forever and always packed

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec!

[@garyny4073]

John - I live in westchester 30 mins north of murder vernon , I have heard of Johnny's. Is it actually worth me trying it ? Cause people also say sals in mamoroneck is great and I hate it 😮😅😊😊

[@Ch33no]

Do you drive a beamer? I was driving through the mid west a month ago and a bmw passed with plates that said "Im UA".

[@RFSpartan]

A bang my wife? 😂

[@helent7609]

I have not tried either Pepe or Sally’s but the Sally’s cheese slice looks pretty good! One of my favorite places to get a personal pie is Sotto la Luna in Queens! They make their pies in a very classic Italian way and I’m curious if you’d like it too!

[@egger7576]

You should also try Zuppardi's in West Haven. Amazing clam pie, but if you can't have it, then get the sausage and onions.

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec!

[@jemsmay2167]

Second that. The home made sausage at Zupps is awesome. Sally’s still the best tho, followed very closely by Modern, the Pepe’s then Bar. Oh, and Foxon is pronounced like a single syllable: “Foxun” (and the birch beer is the classic with apizza).

[@rmarkley79]

I'd have to get pepperoni, that crust looks amazing. One day I'll make it to New Haven. Thanks UA!

[@stevenjohnson249]

You hit the nail on the head, Foxon Park orange soda is made w/ pure cane sugar not high fructose corn syrup.

[@keppela1]

Yeah, cause sucrose is so much better for you than fructose, lol.

[@stevenjohnson249]

@@keppela1 It wasn't a statement about what's better for your body, but about taste. There's a taste difference between corn syrup and cane sugar. Soda in general, is not good for your body.

[@keppela1]

@@stevenjohnson249 Oh, gotcha, my bad.

[@cyliemyrus]

Philly has some tomato pies too, how are they?

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Kinda like the ones in Trenton. 🍕

[@harrisfreedman5785]

I believe the classic tomato pie is supposed to be served room temp. and not heated.

[@samuraidoggy]

Sounds fucking disgusting. I wouldnt eat that shit.

[@gborch]

The big four Zuppardis and modern and Pepes and Sallys those are the big four if you haven’t tried Zuppardis Apizza you’re missing out. It’s in West Haven not on the tourist area a small pie or a medium pie run about 20 bucks 😊The sausage pie is unbelievable. Make sure you get a sausage pie. Don’t add too many toppings regular cheese pie with sausage you can sit down and eat too.

[@joshnelson4704]

Never thought I would crave a potato pie but this video has done it. Great review as always.

[@nidhishrivastava30]

We love your videos. Since you are in CT, do try the pizzas at Colony Grill. That’s all they serve, and are so good! :) Colony Grill is in Milford, Fairfield, and Stanford I think.

[@BrysonDeAwesome]

Stamford is the original spot for Colony back to New Haven, also try: Modern Bar

[@MrBattlestar10]

Next do Zuppardi's Apizza and you’ve unlocked the New Haven pizza achievement!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec! Now I have another excuse to make the trip!

[@Sacto1654]

Many say the best "a-piz" is at Zuppardi's.

[@jonsher7682]

Thanks for wearing the tribute tee-shirt to Mamaroneck's Walter's Hot Dogs! Potatoes are a common topping in Italy; my Italian mother, who lived her first 24 years in a small Italian town makes it often and taught me son to do so too -- he's a hit with his friends. The simple flavors of the potatoes allows you to better appreciate the taste of a properly made dough. It's also typically Italian -- simple, with a single herb (rosemary) so that the quality of the potatoes stand out. A better potato produces a richer taste and even slice is moist inside and crisp outside. Also pairs well with homemade Italian sausage crumbled on the potatoes.

[@sundaybest27]

I was just there two weeks ago! It was just before we all saw the Northern Lights! I know what you mean by the aroma wafting outside. This review makes me wanna go back.... kind of. I commend your audacity to fight that crazy traffic along 95! 🤭😊

[@HeatherLewis213]

Hah the CT locals are so friendly and generous. They saw UA doing his review and they didn't want their city to be misrepresented. Nice guy. Also the waitress was nice to correct the mistake and give you the tomato pizza to go. In NYC they would've probably just said, you ate it, you bought it. 😂

[@barberjeff67]

I'm planning to get down there next summer to try New Haven pizza, I'm hungry now!😊

[@uaeats]

It's a great pizza town!

[@barberjeff67]

@@uaeats ever since I saw a documentary on New Haven pizza on a KZbin channel called Tonic, I've been wanting to get down there. If you haven't seen it, it's a fun watch.

[@bud2762]

If you're driving look forward to parking hell, I live in CT.

[@zonacrs]

UA, try San Pellegrino fruit sodas. They are made with real fruit juice and a lot less sugar. Trust me on this. Great cocktail mixers as well.

[@tonymartin8738]

Both great. But I'll give the edge to Pepe's because they have a better clam.

[@TimerMnK]

UA with another great in depth review! Keep up the content absolutely love it!

[@uaeats]

Thank you! I do my best to explain my thought process every vid. Like not just say "it's good" but try to explain or show why it's good

[@stevencoardvenice]

I have no idea why I like UA but I like him. I like when he makes crazy faces enjoying his steakhouses

[@mikemartin5340]

“I might have to quit while we’re ahead” Brother, I promise you, we were never ahead 😂

[@kenmarks4808]

Hi UA, I hope this day finds you well. I am contacting you because we share a love for pizza. Last year I was in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Before my trip I was referred by Google the best pizza in Milwaukee, Zaffiro's Pizza.They serve tavern style pizza made in 70 year old ovens. It is phenomenal pizza. This place is so old school and most of the people working there have been there forever possibly the best pizza I’ve ever had and definitely the most charm I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant. I live in San Diego California and have to travel to Beverly Hills to get a good New York slice at Mulberry Street pizza. It is very well known and I always see celebrities there. I think Zaffrio’s is possibly even better. Hopefully you can find your way over to Milwaukee for amazing pizza experience. I really enjoy your videos you connect with your audience very well. Thanks, Ken

[@lawrencestafford3943]

Cheese slice is the true slice to rate. But great to see good people still being generous and helping your reviews out.

[@smokedsalmon9991]

There's a place in New Hyde Park (pretty much Queens at that point) in Long Island called Eddie's, apparently Eddie Fanelli the owner trademark the bar pie... it's worth a try but I argue the chicken is so much better than the pizza. It's a very hole in the wall, if you ever plan come to Long Island, I think you may find some gems!

[@zvbx]

I hear and have read that New Haven/Hartford and surrounding areas have the best pizza in the United States, is that true?

[@markblain8438]

The point that your missing is that there is an Italian license to call the pizza Neapolitan a crust a baby can eat like heather

[@MS-mi4mv]

Best reviewer on YT. Thanks!

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@antidote7]

If you go back, try the fresh tomato pie, utterly amazing flavor. Sally's gets my vote.

[@cocomarsh1]

the cheese pie is the one to get!!! one bite

[@jammygitt]

Nothing better than the best fresh pizza BUT taking home and heating in a pan the next day always feels like Christmas,

[@ziggyziggy5489]

When I make tomato sauce and taste it as I’m cooking to see if it’s the way I want it when I finish cooking and I let it get down to room temperature sitting on the stove when I take a spoonful it has a much more pleasant taste taste seasonings the tomatoes stand out more as it’s cooler and I think that’s what he experienced eating the room temperature slice

[@carbonusa]

Hi , Try Roseland pizza in Derby CT , it’s close to New Haven and it’s comparable to Pepe I Sally , old fashioned pizza .

[@DrewciferNY007]

All the pizzas looked really good! Id definitely say sallys definitely took the cup as far as look! Also that waiter need to get her notes together lmao no person has ever called a cheese pie , "cheese with tomato sauce" must have been her first day or something. Also just came to say tomato pie is so much better room temp due to the sugar in the sauce standing out much more prevalently

[@adrianantico3750]

Like most things food, a particular food can only be so good. While it may be one of the best pizzas of your life, it won't be life changing by any means. I experienced this with my only 3-star Michelin restaurant that I went to: it was the best meal of my life and it was underwhelming. Diminishing returns is a real thing.

[@stevencoardvenice]

Depends on the context and your mental state and so many factors

[@stever1791]

The best Pizza at this years Dave Portnoy's Festival was DeLorenzo's ( Trenton and Robbinsville NJ and Yardley, Pa. It was The Best Pie this year

[@RFSpartan]

Who gives a fuck about that nobody

[@sundaybest27]

Yes, Ed from Good Burger liked his orange soda. 👍

[@dukke888]

Potato and rosemary pizza is one of my faves.

[@derekf7772]

Need to do one more trip to Newtown, CT for Carminiccio’s in Newtown. After pizza stop by Ferris Acres Creamery in town for some of the best ice cream made from cows on the property. Carminuccio’s was voted one of America’s top 10 best pizza by Roadfood.

[@HenryOManly]

Before I watch this I'm gonna say I've tried all the main one's and a couple not so known ones and Sally's is my favorite.

[@Dethmobile]

The family took a road trip to New Haven to hit the big three. We got there early… I was first in line at Pepe’s and the wifey and kids at Sally’s. We grabbed modern for dinner. Sally’s>modern>pepes Imo.

[@joantolo2974]

Could you The Victory Pig pizza house in New Jersey before it closes in 11 days?

[@TOOL-22]

What did Portnoy score both places?😂 I'll have to go watch those vids about these two after this.

[@stephenmaher1029]

I would like to have one loaded with those toppings I saw on the menu

[@davidkay4174]

I live in conn. my entire life , 10 miles north on i-91 exit 14 there is Carinies Pizza , the bet pizza i ever had , it has a unique taste , mostly because of thye tomatos , i always get asausage pizza when im around there it is a thin crust

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Maybe Driscoll just like their pizza and gave them a signed jereey? Maybe he's from the New Haven area?

[@uaeats]

Ah I just looked into it. It looks like Driscoll is from Connecticut

[@413TomaccoRoad]

liked their * jersey*

[@mattthornton8474]

As I often have stated, smoked meats and charred pizzas are carcinogenic, but that won't stop me from eating them, just maybe less so now that I've hit 60 years old.

[@NFTUOrthodoxApologetics]

AS SOON as you said you wondered if you'd like it more hot I KNEW that you'd like the cold better

[@muffinman4353]

Pepe's is THE original.... Second to none, don't you forget it!

[@allgems]

I like Pepe's too, but if I lived in New Haven County I'd be going to a bunch of places. So many good ones to choose from.

[@KevinMiddleton]

Sally's made our pie wrong as well. They ended up making us a new one after they caught it, but we had to wait another 40 minutes. (We did get the mistake pie for free though)

[@richardvaiciulis]

It's pronounced fox un, not fox on. Trust me I have lived in New Haven for 60 years.

[@dondechello]

We pronounce it fox-in but it is the best soda!

[@serialclone]

Chicago tavern style (they just call it thin crust here) can vary in terms of the crust. Sometimes it's paper thin like a cracker and sometimes the dough can be quite thick. It just depends on the place. One thing they all have in common, and this is just my perspective as a guy who grew up in NYC and now lives in Chicago, is they put A LOT of cheese on their pizzas here. Sometimes it can be too much, which is unpleasant for me because I spend the whole time just chewing cheese. But overall, Chicago pizza is very good. Even the deep dish is good, but Chicagoans don't like to claim deep dish as being theirs. I never understood that. Also the standard topping is ground sausage. I hardly see anyone eating regular pies unless they're vegetarians.

[@andrewwebber5355]

My brain cant figure out why hes not using the a in pizza Maybe ive been messing it up but is Apizza prounounced pizz this whole time? I live in ct and im honestly not sure... Pepes wins if its not a super busy night

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

They Both Rock!

[@crushthequarter6863]

I have run across many things that are tastier, when warm or barely warm compared to being hot.

[@uaeats]

Yeah the temperature of food is part of it. If it's too hot it can hide some of the flavor

[@surfboard396]

Darn UA. Just got home . Will watch now . Enjoy your weekend pal. 👋🏽

[@uaeats]

Hope you like the vid! Enjoy your weekend too!

[@corradodeluca1320]

They also have clam pizza. I wonder how good (or not) it is.

[@CountDankula0]

They all look amazing

[@TheAdventurer1]

Someof us dont like crispy crust.

[@uaeats]

To each their own!

[@Nick-gk6hj]

If you liked that cold tomato pie, go to Roma Sausage and Deli in Utica, NY.

[@Christiancagefan]

I really want you to try lucalis.

[@nourdinh.1450]

its like Pizza Bread with Tomato Sauce in Germany or Italy they have Pizza Bread with Tomato Sauce Garlic and Oregano 😉😉all the Time with Salad or Pasta or Beef

[@matt-vi2du]

I don't know. I feel like to give a fair comparison review you should be getting the same pizza with pepperoni. The crisp on the potato is definitely going to have more crisp than one with tomato sauce.

[@DanielByrnes-t6v]

The pizza in Plymouth Mass looks superior and tastes great

[@mickeylegalhawk6510]

Pepe’s has a better atmosphere and better pizza. Modern has great pizza and shorter lines with excellent service

[@TheRonZombie]

Sallys will always be my #1. But Fuoco in Cheshire CT is my #1 1/2. Blows everything else in New Haven away

[@sloppyjoe4017]

You hit the pizza jackpot with a free pizza AND a free slice from your neighbor!

[@pockit5107]

That tomato and cheese pie looked phenomenal. Legitimately some of the best looking pizza I've ever seen.

[@jeffmazzetta1382]

Love cold apizza . Foxon park white birch is my favorite

[@jamitwitu]

That red color is beautiful

[@TheMr02drop]

Seems Sally's is the most expensive of the 3 big names.

[@mikegross5350]

I prefer pepes. A smokier crust. Ive had sallys and modern as well and thought they were a step down compared to the amazing pepes smokey crust.

[@genshibakudan]

Zuppardi’s in West Haven is also one of the best. Just make sure to check they are not on vacationbefore making a trip there like I did last Sunday lol.

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec!

[@ChaChiVooDoo]

I used to live on Warren St 100' away from Sally's and I hate to burst your bubble but they're not San Marzanos. Last I knew they were using 7/11 tomatoes from Stanislaus which are from California. And BETTER in my opinion than imported

[@mattsean6164]

Foxon Park Root Beer is the best!! You have to try again must’ve been a random bad bottle