Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
Greenpoint, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Compared with fuller-service New York City peers, Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is the easier, more casual call for a low-pressure Brooklyn meal. Use it for quick slices, small-group meetups, or a relaxed date; choose a peer restaurant when the night needs reservations, table pacing, or a more polished occasion setting.
About Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is a casual New York City venue with daily hours. The schedule is 11:30 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday.
Use this as a practical planning reference rather than a full dining review. The basics are simple: the venue is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the latest nights are Friday and Saturday, when hours extend to 1 AM.
Use it for casual plans, not private-dining expectations
The dress code is casual, so it is best framed as a low-pressure choice rather than a formal-occasion plan. For private dining, table service, party size, seating, or reservation setup, check directly with the venue before planning around those details.
If the night calls for a more planned meal, compare your options with Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC) or Di An Di. If you are keeping the plan simple, Paulie Gee's Slice Shop remains a casual New York City option to schedule around its posted hours.
Timing matters more than planning far ahead
The key planning detail is the hours. Paulie Gee's Slice Shop opens at 11:30 AM daily. It closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
For readers building a fuller New York City plan, keep these basics in view and use broader guides for the rest of the night: Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide. Quick reference: casual dress, daily 11:30 AM opening, and later Friday-Saturday hours.
Planning details
- Location
- 110 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
- Website
- pauliegee.com
- Phone
- +19293376385
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop reads like a purposeful hybrid: it keeps the ingredient rigour and dough discipline of its wood-fired restaurant forebear while shedding the rituals of a sit-down pizzeria. The prose situates the shop within Brooklyn’s pizza conversation—part neighbourhood slice joint, part destination pizzeria—so the space feels direct and unpretentious. The counter-service setup and by-the-slice tempo foreground accessibility over ceremony, giving the place a casual, no-frills personality rooted in craft. It lands as a practical, ingredient-forward local stop rather than a formal dining encounter, a fitting expression of contemporary Brooklyn pizza culture.
Best For
This slice shop is best for quick, informal pizza runs and late-night cravings: the by-the-slice, counter-service format is designed for fast turnover and ease. It suits solo diners who want a proper, ingredient-driven slice without a long sit-down meal, and it works for small groups looking for an easy, low-commitment bite. Because the concept intentionally drops the reservation-and-ritual model of the original restaurant, it’s not positioned as a formal dinner destination; instead it’s ideal for casual neighbourhood stops, wallet-friendly outings and anyone chasing Brooklyn-style, wood-fired slices.
Ordering Tips
Expect counter service: order at the window or counter rather than a formal table experience, since the Slice Shop intentionally 'drops the sit-down formality.' Go for signature slices that translate the restaurant’s wood-fired sensibility to the by-the-slice format—examples include the Hellboy Square Slice, The Freddy Prince, the Vegan Hellboy Square and the Upside-Down Sicilian. If you want a full, reservation-driven dining ritual, note that the original Paulie Gee’s on Greenpoint Avenue operates as a separate, reservation-based wood-fired restaurant; the Slice Shop is optimized for speed, variety and casual sampling.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nostalgic 1970s pizza parlor with orange booths, black-and-white checkered floors, wood-paneled walls decorated with vintage Yankees yearbooks dating back to 1968.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Hellboy Square Slice
- The Freddy Prince
- Vegan Hellboy Square
- Upside-Down Sicilian
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 110 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC), French Bistro, French Bistro
- Gigi's, Notable alternative
- Di An Di, Vietnamese, Vietnamese
- Oxomoco, Mexican, $$$
- Taqueria Ramirez, Mexican, Mexican
Restaurant context
How it compares
Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC) is the better choice for a composed dinner with more occasion value, while Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is better when speed and flexibility matter. If the group wants a sit-down French bistro feel, cross-shop Fulgurances; if the plan is casual Brooklyn food before drinks, keep the slice shop on the list.
Di An Di and Oxomoco both make more sense for a planned dinner with stronger room energy and a clearer group-dining setup. Oxomoco sits at $$$, so it is the bigger spend; Di An Di is the stronger alternative when Vietnamese food and a fuller meal are the priority.
Taqueria Ramirez is the closest peer for a quick, casual decision, though the food lane is Mexican rather than slices. Gigi's is another New York City cross-shop when the reader wants a different neighborhood meal rather than a slice-shop stop.
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Compare Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulie Gee's Slice Shop | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC) | New York City | French Bistro | , | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #272024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #121 |
| Gigi’s | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Di An Di | New York City | Vietnamese | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3092024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4972023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Oxomoco | New York City | Mexican | $$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #258We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3062024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Taqueria Ramirez | New York City | Mexican | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #102025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #372024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #59Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Paulie Gee's Slice Shop accommodate groups?
For group plans, start with the basics: Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is in New York City and has a casual dress code. Check directly with the venue for party-size or seating needs.
Is Paulie Gee's Slice Shop good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key plan if casual dress and the posted hours fit your needs. For private dining, seating arrangements, or reservations, check directly with the venue before planning a special occasion around those services.
How far ahead should I book Paulie Gee's Slice Shop?
If you need a reservation, check directly with the venue. Plan around the hours: Friday and Saturday run until 1 AM, while the other days close at 10 PM.
What are alternatives to Paulie Gee's Slice Shop in New York City?
For other New York City dining options, consider Oxomoco, Di An Di, Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC), Taqueria Ramirez, or Gigi's, depending on the type of meal you want.
When is Paulie Gee's Slice Shop open?
Hours start at 11:30 AM every day. Closing is 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, so the better time depends on your schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Paulie Gee's Slice Shop?
Know the basics: Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the hours are 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday open until 1 AM.
