Back in May, we reported that a fire had destroyed Park Slope’s Pizza Plus. Well, I guess they had good insurance, cause they’re back open, and the new space looks great.

More importantly, they know how to make a damn proper vegan pizza pie. I went there with a few Post Punk Kitcheners, and we all agreed that they take Follow Your Heart mozzarella to exactly the right melting point.

Note that this is a totally legit old fashioned New York crusty, cheesey, pizza–not nouveau (like at Slice, Pie, or Two Boots) or health-food (like Viva or Benny’s) or the upscale naturally cheeseless kind (like you’ll find at Una Pizza Napoletana or Franny’s). Not to mention the hundreds of pizzerias who will make you a perfectly decent veggie pie, hold-the-cheese.

I think the only other contender for “real” vegan pizza is Vinnie’s in Williamsburg. Pizza Plus is nicer looking, but Vinnie’s has the advantage of offering single slices and rolls. Either way, I love Brooklyn!

Update, September 20, 2007: Uh, you might want to call ahead and confirm they have the vegan cheese in stock before you go. Seems to be an issue sometimes.

Update, October 11, 2007: They now have vegan sausage and will soon have vegan pepperoni. And they say they have a more reliable supplier for the cheese now.

5 Comments

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   Comment by

   al oof

   on September 17, 2007 at 7:28 pm #

   this is great news! i love pizza plus because it’s a sit down restaurant. good times!

   though, vinnie’s also has fake meat. pizza plus might but not last time i was there.

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   Comment by

   IsaChandra

   on September 17, 2007 at 7:46 pm #

   Can you mention me in every post? Lately it’s just been, like, every 5 posts. At least give me every other post. Thanks!

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   Comment by

   Laura Leslie

   on September 17, 2007 at 8:04 pm #

   I’m convinced. If I can go to Boston for TJ Scallywaggles, I can go to Brooklyn for this. Who wants to go with me?

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   Comment by

   ariela

   on September 18, 2007 at 1:06 pm #

   mmm scallywaggles was SO good. ill go with you laura!! i wasnt too happy with vinnies pizza, so im definitely up for trying pizza plus out. i need good vegan pizza in nyc dammit!

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   Comment by

   mmelnick

   on September 28, 2007 at 11:57 am #

   The pizza ruled. Crunchy crust, tasty sauce and the “cheese” although slightly thin, was really good. The serving of the pie on the tall silver serving platter was also a nice touch. I’d go there again.
   Oh yeah, can’t forget about the coloring books and crayons lol