Named one of the best burgers in NYC by Gothamist and The Infatuation. Two thick patties of Braveheart grass-fed Black Angus beef stacked with spicy Cleveland Kitchen Kimchi, crispy daeji bacon, and melted white American cheese. Bound together with Emmy's signature sauce. The combination of heat from kimchi, richness from the beef, and smokiness from bacon creates complexity.
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This burger is a draw—it's creative but balanced. The kimchi keeps the richness in check.
The foundational Detroit-style pizza. Quality mozzarella on fluffy dough, topped with Ezzo pepperoni (which cups when exposed to heat, creating crispy edges and pools of rendered fat). The frico crust is charred and provides a crispy contrast to the airy center. This showcases the Detroit-style preparation better than toppings-heavy versions.
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Order this first to understand the Detroit-style format—the crust is lighter and airier than Sicilian.
Emmy Squared's signature Detroit-style square pizza with fluffy focaccia-like dough and crispy caramelized cheese 'frico' crust. Topped with quality mozzarella, Ezzo cupping pepperoni (the pepperoni cups during baking), bright pickled jalapeños, and a final drizzle of honey. The contrast of sweet, spicy, salty, and rich makes this their most balanced pizza.
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This is the perfect introduction to Emmy Squared's style—honey and jalapeños balance the richness.
The namesake pizza: a white Detroit square with no sauce, focusing on dairy richness instead. Fluffy ricotta spreads across the base, sharp pecorino adds tang, creamy Havarti provides melt, and cilantro-mint ranch drizzle adds herbaceous brightness. The frico crust provides contrast to the creamy toppings. Reviewers praise this for its balance.
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Don't skip the Emmy—the cilantro-mint ranch is the secret ingredient that makes this sing.
Classic Italian combination reimagined as a Detroit square. The house-made vodka sauce—tangy and creamy—coats the bottom. Mozzarella provides richness, sharp pecorino adds bite, and the frico crust gives textural contrast. The sauce's brightness cuts through the cheese richness.
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If you like creamy sauces, this is more interesting than standard marinara.
Created by Emily and Matt Hyland as a follow-up to Emily, Emmy Squared introduced Detroit-style pizza to New York in 2016. The hybrid style—square format with crispy bottom, fluffy dough, and charred cheese 'frico' crust—marks a departure from the heavy Sicilian pizza common in the city. The East Village location operates daily. The Le Big Matt burger is recognized as one of NYC's best.
Weekday lunch (Thu–Fri from 11am) is less crowded than evenings. Great time to try multiple slices.
Share a pizza and get the Le Big Matt burger—both are worth trying, and portions are generous.
The East Village location has counter seating and a small dining area. Good for casual walks-ins or groups.
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