Artichoke Basille’s Pizza: The East Village Slice That Started It All
Artichoke Basille’s doesn’t run a happy hour — it’s a late-night slice shop — but the East Village flagship is the original, home of one of the city’s most famous slices, open daily until 5am.
Founded in 2008 by Staten Island cousins Francis Garcia and Sal Basille (named for Sal’s mother), it reshaped the NYC slice scene. The honest read: it’s a no-frills counter with limited seating, and the reason to go is the signature slice, ideally late.
What to Expect
No happy hour. The signature is the Artichoke slice — a thick, doughy square heaped with a creamy artichoke-spinach-and-cream-sauce topping, mozzarella and pecorino. The crab and margherita slices have their fans too. The original was a tiny takeout window on E 14th; it moved to this larger home a few doors west in 2017. Open to 5am.
The Room
A no-frills counter-service shop with limited seating on E 14th, a block from the 1st Ave L. The brand has grown to a dozen-plus outposts (Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Times Square) plus a cookbook and Goldbelly shipping, but this is the flagship. Crowd: late-night and after-bar.
Who Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| The Artichoke slice | The famous thick, creamy signature. |
| Late-night pizza | Open to 5am every night. |
| Quick cheap bite | Grab a slice and go. |
| After-bar food | An East Village institution for it. |
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Artichoke Basille’s Pizza FAQ
Does Artichoke Basille’s have a happy hour?
No — it’s a counter-service pizzeria; come for the slice.
What is the Artichoke slice?
A thick, doughy slice heaped with creamy artichoke-spinach-and-cream sauce, mozzarella and pecorino.
Where is the original?
321 E 14th St in the East Village, a block from the 1st Ave L.
Is it open late?
Yes — daily until 5am.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza before visiting for a specific deal.