Lucky Charlie
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About
Lucky Charlie is a new coal-fired pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York, built around a restored pizza oven from 1890. The oven was discovered in a long-abandoned building by landlord Charlie, who revived it for the restaurant. Though only open for a few months, Lucky Charlie pays homage to classic coal-fired pizza traditions and quickly earned a devoted local following.
The Visit
Lucky Charlie delivers a standout coal-fired pizza experience in Brooklyn, impressing with both its historic oven and welcoming, neighborhood vibe. The reviewer found the pizza here exceptional—so much so that it rivals, and perhaps surpasses, New York icons like John's of Bleecker Street and even the legendary New Haven spots. The staff’s pride and hospitality, including impromptu tours of the oven, add to the sense of community and warmth.
What They Ate
Quotes
"Guys, I thought this place was fantastic."
"I thought that coal-fired oven place in New York, you know, without going all the way to New Haven, I thought that the best I could do was go to New York and go to Johns of Bleecker Street, but I thought this place was better."
"The vibe of that place was also great, like, you know, it was a very welcoming atmosphere."
"This sauce, too, the San Morzano tomato, so sweet, you know, so, like, sweet in, like, a fresh tomato way. None of that canned bitterness, so good stuff here."
"Oh, that is why you want to eat at a coal-fired oven place, for these, you know, these charred edges, which infuse that, like, coal flavor. Mmm. Oh, that's incredible."
Our Reflection
The reviewer's excitement is palpable, painting Lucky Charlie as more than just a new pizzeria—it’s a revival of coal-fired tradition in Brooklyn. The pride of the staff, the historic oven, and the immediate sense of community all contribute to a memorable experience. The comparison to legendary spots in New Haven and New York City underscores the quality of the pizza, while the welcoming atmosphere and spontaneous oven tours make it feel like a neighborhood institution in the making. This is a place where history, hospitality, and flavor converge.
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