Is there a happy hour at Di Fara Pizza?
Di Fara is the Midwood pizza shrine that Domenico ‘Dom’ DeMarco opened on Avenue J in 1965 and ran by hand for decades until his death in 2022. His family keeps the original counter going, and it remains one of the most argued-over pizzas in New York. This is a tiny, roughly fifteen-seat shop, not a sit-down restaurant.
The pies are built with imported 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella, finished with basil snipped over the top by scissors — Dom’s signature flourish. Expect a line, sometimes a long one, and hours that can shift without warning. Recent reviews run the gamut, but the legend is intact.
What to Expect
Di Fara does not have a happy hour. It’s a cash-friendly counter pizzeria with no bar — the drinks menu is limited to soda and San Pellegrino — so there are no discounted hours or drink specials. The value is simply the pizza itself, sold by the slice or the pie.
The Room
A cramped, no-frills corner pizzeria with about fifteen seats and a perpetual line snaking toward the counter. Service can pause mid-day for prep, and hours are famously changeable, so it’s worth calling ahead.
Who Di Fara Pizza Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Pizza pilgrimage | One of the most celebrated pies in New York City. |
| Solo slice | Grab a legendary plain slice at the counter. |
| Old-school Brooklyn | A 1965 Midwood institution that still runs on family. |
| Foodie day trip | Worth the ride out to Avenue J for the full experience. |
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Di Fara Pizza FAQ
Does Di Fara Pizza have a happy hour?
No. It’s a counter-service pizzeria with no bar — only soda and San Pellegrino — so there are no drink specials.
Is the original Di Fara on Avenue J still open?
Yes. The original flagship at 1424 Avenue J in Midwood, Brooklyn is open and family-run. (A separate South Street Seaport spinoff has closed — the flagship is a different location.)
What is Di Fara known for?
Dom DeMarco’s hand-made pies with imported ingredients and fresh basil snipped over the top — long considered among the best pizza in NYC — plus notoriously long waits.
How do I get to Di Fara?
It’s at 1424 Avenue J in Midwood, Brooklyn, right by the Avenue J station on the Q line.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Di Fara Pizza before visiting for a specific deal.