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New York, New York: Cathedral of Pizza

John's Pizzeria occupies the former Gospel Tabernacle Church, and has retained much of its 19th century architecture.

John's Pizzeria

Address:
260 W. 44th St., New York, NY
Directions:
John's Pizzeria. In the Times Square district, on W. 44th St. between 7th and 8th Aves.
Hours:
Daily 11:30-11:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
212-391-7560
Admission:
Free to look.
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Cathedral of Pizza.

Cathedral of Pizza

Went to see the stained glass, happy we were there for pizza. Very good! My hot tip is to avoid Saturday night. The line started outside to get a number to go inside and wait for your number to be called. We still waited for lunch on Sunday, but not that long!

[JaybeeYell, 12/25/2023]

Stained glass.

Cathedral of Pizza

Ask to be seated in the main section to view stained glass.

[Lisa Cyrus, 06/12/2016]
Largest U.S. Pizzeria in an Old Church

In the middle of Times Square you would not expect to walk in and see that the dining room you eat in used to be a church. Looking up in the main room you will see the beautiful stained glass ceiling. This was the home of the Gospel Tabernacle Church

[George Geary, 10/10/2015]

John's Pizzeria is known locally as "The Cathedral of Pizza." It has retained the 19th century church's original architecture, including its stained-glass dome ceiling.


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