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Joe's Pizza, Hillsborough, NJ

Date: 08/04/2016
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
Pizza Ordered: Large Plain Pie
Website: www.joesfamilypizzeria.com

Joe's Pizza in Hillsborough, NJ has existed as long as I remember. As a child, our family ordered from this pizzeria quite regularly and I have come to enjoy their pizza wholeheartedly. The pizzeria is in a shopping mall area on the side of Route 206, which runs straight through Hillsborough. It's on the side of town closer to Montgomery and very close to the Hillsborough Diner. The establishment seems small from the outside, but does have ample seating for larger crowds and parties. The interior of the restaurant gives off a local Italian restuarant vibe and there is a large shelf full of authentic Italian products near the counter. There are several options for slices, pies, and calzones on the counter to choose from. The last time I was in, they even had one of the TVs playing the news in Italian with English subtitles.

The pizza has a thin crust that is on the crispy side. One of the key features that distinguishes Joe's from other pizza in Hillsborough is the heavy use of oregano spices on top of the cheese. The spices are melded with the cheese in a way that they don't fall off when you lift up the slice. The presence of the oregano makes the slice more flavorful and spicy. The cheese tastes fresh and the sauce is delicious and goes right up until the very edge of the crust. Since Joe's is so close to the Sourland Mountain Preserve, I recommend doing a hike and then driving to Joe's for an after-hike slice of awesome Jersey pizza.


Update: I have since returned to Joe's with my girlfriend to try a few of their specialty slices. The chicken bacon ranch was delicious and featured a great ratio of ranch dressing to cheese to topping. The crispy base and crust really added to the whole experience.

My girlfriend let me tried a bite of her pasta slice which also was quality. The pasta tasted great and the slice was loaded with cheese. I loved it.



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