Nick's Pizza Altamonte Springs

Pizza was worse than most fast chain food places. Dough was very soft and doughy, cheese had zero flavor and was rubbery with no pull, toppings were scarce despite paying full menu price. Wings were just ok, the blue cheese was a watery flavorless mess. WAY overpriced for what you get, hard to do much worse than this! Surprised at the reviews here, something is fishy…

The pizza was fast and NY style, just like I was craving. They had Jamacian beef patties and garlic knots that looked good. I’m trying those next.

The sauce is absolutely amazing! I couldn't stop eating the garlic knots with the marinara—it's the best I've ever had! The pizza is phenomenal as well!

Ultimately, it comes down to personal interpretation of what New York-style pizza should be. For me, it’s all about the crust having a distinct flavor and being thin toward the center. A good New York pizza must also have plenty of cheese and high-quality pepperoni. The sauce is what really sets it apart from other pizzas; it should have a certain sweetness without overpowering garlic flavor. If I wanted a garlic sauce, I would have ordered one. I’m not particularly fond of garlic, even though I know it has some health benefits; I just don’t think it belongs on a New York-style pizza. Unfortunately, the sauce they used was too garlicky for my taste. I genuinely wanted to give them a five-star review because the service was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and I appreciate supporting independent owners. The pizza itself wasn’t bad, but it was too far removed from what I believe New York-style should be. Clearly, many people love it; the pizzeria has received plenty of five-star ratings, and I respect those who enjoy their garlic-filled sauce. However, it just isn’t for me. Did I perhaps receive a different type of sauce by mistake? Are there options, such as Grandma's slices, that might have a different sauce? This would be the only reason I’d consider trying this pizzeria again. If the owner could clarify this for me, I’d appreciate it. While I commend his efforts, if this is the only sauce available, I’ll have to pass on a return visit.

Tonight, I finally had the chance to try their pizza after almost three years of living in this area. I can confidently say it’s the best pizza I’ve had since moving here over 35 years ago. The young man at the counter was very polite and greeted me with a smile, and everyone inside seemed to be in good spirits. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! Five stars just doesn’t do it justice!