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Magic John’s Pizza

4.8 (1,866)$ · Budget-friendly

Magic John's Pizza stands out by offering two distinct American pizza styles side by side, letting diners compare New York's thin crust against Detroit's thick, crispy-edged square slices in one visit. Inventive toppings like the Okinawa Taco slice — white sauce, taco meat, mozzarella, ricotta — show a kitchen willing to experiment beyond the basics. A 4.8 rating across 1,866 reviews and budget-friendly pricing over a quick 30-minute visit make it an easy, low-stakes stop for pizza fans curious about American styles. It's well suited to a fast lunch or casual dinner rather than a sit-down meal.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Serves both New York-style thin crust and Detroit-style square pan pizza side by side for direct comparison.
  • 2The Okinawa Taco slice combines white sauce, taco meat, mozzarella, and ricotta as a signature unconventional topping.
  • 3Holds a 4.8 rating across nearly 1,900 reviews, unusually high for a casual pizza spot.

💡 Good to know

  • 1No reservation needed
  • 2try one slice each of NY and Detroit style to compare
  • 3the Okinawa Taco slice is worth trying if you want something different

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Oranienburger Str. 48, 10117 Berlin, Germany · MitteGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Heard great things about the NY and Detroit pizza.... had to give my own NY perspective. The winner is definitely the NY style although I would have liked it a but crisper it was delicious and reminded me of home. The Detroit style was good but not as tasty."

Michael Cappello