Patsy's Pizzeria

Opened in 1933 as one of New York's original coal-oven pizzerias, this East Harlem restaurant is considered the birthplace of the Patsy's Pizzeria name and a classic NYC pizza landmark.

2287 1st Ave, New York, NY 10035 (East Harlem)

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//The line

Patsy's Pizzeria in East Harlem has operated at 2287 1st Ave since 1933, making it one of New York's oldest coal-oven pizzerias and the original restaurant behind the Patsy's Pizzeria name used at several other NYC locations. Its long history and old-school coal oven make it a regular stop for pizza-history tourists as well as East Harlem locals.

Damnlines doesn't have a live camera or verified wait-time reports for this location yet, so we can't cite specific line lengths or hold times. The restaurant is listed on OpenTable, which suggests reservations are accepted alongside walk-ins — booking ahead, especially for weekend dinner, is a reasonable way to avoid any wait until we have real-time data here.

//When the line peaks

Weekend dinner hours (Fri-Sat, open until 10-11pm) are the likeliest peak for a decades-old destination pizzeria Reserving via OpenTable ahead of a Friday/Saturday dinner may reduce or avoid any walk-in wait Weekday lunch (11am start) is a reasonable off-peak window based on typical hours, though no specific wait data was found to confirm this

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//FAQ

How long is the wait at Patsy's Pizzeria in East Harlem?

It's one of NYC's oldest coal-oven pizzerias (open since 1933) and a steady draw for both East Harlem locals and pizza-history tourists; it's also listed on OpenTable, so booking ahead for weekend dinner can help you skip any wait at the door. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)

Does Patsy's Pizzeria take reservations?

Yes — the East Harlem location has an OpenTable listing, meaning reservations can be booked online in addition to walking in.

What are Patsy's Pizzeria's hours in East Harlem?

Reported hours are Monday-Wednesday and Saturday 11am-10pm, Thursday-Friday 11am-11pm, and Sunday noon-10pm. Hours can change, so confirm on Yelp or Patsy's own site before visiting.

What is Patsy's Pizzeria known for?

It's the original 1933 coal-oven pizzeria in East Harlem that the Patsy's Pizzeria name traces back to, and it's still known for its old-school coal oven and long neighborhood history.

Is the East Harlem Patsy's the same as other Patsy's Pizzeria locations in Manhattan?

Not exactly — there are several Patsy's Pizzeria locations around Manhattan (Yelp lists ones on 1st Ave near 60s, E 60th St, and 2nd Ave, among others). The East Harlem shop at 2287 1st Ave is the original 1933 restaurant; the others operate as separate locations under the same name.

Sources: Yelp — Patsy's Pizzeria (2287 1st Ave, East Harlem) · OpenTable — Patsy's Pizzeria Harlem · Tripadvisor — Patsy's Pizza, New York City - East Harlem

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