Brickside Pizza

Brickside Pizza is a compact, wood-fired spot in Ivoryton known for thin, chewy crusts with a pleasant char.

Reviewers highlight a solid sauce-to-cheese ratio, fresh mozzarella, and reliably flavorful toppings that hold up under the oven’s heat.

The service is friendly and personal — several reviews mention warm staff interactions — and the vibe skews casual and family-friendly with outdoor seating and a neighborhood feel valued by locals.

Reviews emphasize consistent bakes and a welcoming, nostalgic room.

Value is solid for shareable pies and grinders.

The menu leans on New Haven–inspired thin-crust pies cooked in a single brick wood-fired oven, with crowd-pleasers named in reviews including Margherita, buffalo chicken, chicken bacon ranch, meatball gouda, and prosciutto with arugula.

Reviewers repeatedly note a crust that is both crisp and chewy, well-balanced sauce, fresh mozzarella, and cupped pepperoni.

Other frequently praised items include stuffed breads and calzones with housemade marinara, a mashed potato pie, white clam and shrimp scampi pizzas, plus a broccoli pesto and cauliflower crust option noted for gluten-free diners.

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Brickside Pizza has become a shoreline favorite in Ivoryton by sticking to a simple, focused promise: great pies from a single brick wood-fired oven.

Reviews across hundreds of visits praise a thin, slightly charred crust that combines chew and crisp, plus toppings that are fresh and thoughtfully balanced.

One takeout reviewer celebrated the stuffed bread as “outstanding, a beautiful flaky crust with loads of flavor and house made marinara,” underscoring the attention to sauces and fillings (Bruce Provencher).



Patrons often compare Brickside to New Haven standards, noting authentic char and texture: “A more authentic New Haven/CT style pizza you will not find,” wrote Lucas Veitel.

Regulars point to a steady lineup of favorites — Margherita, buffalo chicken, chicken bacon ranch, and prosciutto with arugula — alongside more unusual pies like mashed potato and shrimp scampi.

Service is described as personable and quick, with staff who make the experience feel local and welcoming.



Whether diners pick up a takeout pie to eat on the town or sit at the outdoor tables, the consensus is consistent: well-made dough, honest toppings, and a friendly crew make Brickside a reliable stop for anyone chasing a wood-fired slice on the shoreline.

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