News Summary
Celebrated New York pizzeria, Prince St. Pizza, opens its first Arizona location in Tempe. The grand opening on August 28, 2025, will feature live music and exclusive merchandise. Known for its signature square slices, including the ‘SoHo Square,’ the pizzeria offers a diverse menu that includes Neapolitan pizzas and delicious desserts. This marks the brand’s 15th outlet across the U.S. and aims to introduce New York-style pizza to local residents and students.
Arizona
Prince St. Pizza, a renowned pizzeria based in New York City, has opened its first location in Tempe, Arizona. The new establishment is situated on Mill Avenue, conveniently located near Arizona State University. The grand opening event is scheduled for August 28, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, during which guests can enjoy live music and sample the restaurant’s distinctive pizza offerings.
At the grand opening, attendees will have the opportunity to explore special Tempe-themed merchandise available for purchase alongside their pizza. The pizzeria is widely recognized for its signature square-shaped slices, particularly the “SoHo Square/Spicy Spring.” This popular option features a mozzarella base topped with spicy pepperoni cups and drizzled with a special diavolo sauce.
In addition to the signature slices, the menu highlights a range of other popular pizzas, including The Original Prince (a classic cheese pizza), The Naughty Pie (which boasts spicy vodka sauce, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and a drizzle of Zab’s Hot Honey), as well as the Spicy Vodka, Prince Perfection, Spicy Vodka Square, Green Machine, and Oakey Smokey. Each Sicilian pizza is crafted to a generous size of 12 inches by 17 inches and is divided into eight slices, offering ample portions for customers.
The Tempe location continues the brand’s tradition, offering both Sicilian-style square slices and Neapolitan-style pizzas, as well as personal-sized creations known as Pizzettas. For dessert lovers, the menu includes options such as Italian rainbow cake and the classic New York cheesecake. Additionally, Prince St. Pizza sells its popular sauces—spicy marinara, spicy vodka, and house marinara—in 24-ounce jars for customers to take home.
Established in 2012 in New York City, Prince St. Pizza draws on family recipes to create its celebrated menu. The opening of the Tempe location marks the brand’s 15th outlet across the United States, expanding its presence alongside other locations in New York, Florida, California, and even a site in Canada. Notably, the pizzeria employs a meticulous process to filter its water to closely match the tap water from New York City, a practice designed to deliver the most authentic taste possible.
The new pizzeria has taken over the site formerly occupied by a Jimmy John’s, transforming the space into a vibrant destination for food enthusiasts. With live music and special merchandise available during the grand opening, the establishment aims to create a lively atmosphere that embodies both the New York and Arizona cultures.
As the anticipation builds for the August opening, Prince St. Pizza is set to introduce Tempe residents and students to the iconic flavors of New York-style pizza. The event promises to be an exciting celebration of food and community, kicking off a new chapter in Arizona’s culinary scene.
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