Behind every great slice of jet's pizza is a story of passion, craft, and community. Discover who we are and why New York keeps coming back.
Jet's pizza was born in the heart of New York City in 1995 — a bold vision to bring Detroit-style deep-dish pizza to the streets of Manhattan with jets pizza passion built into every crust.
Founded by Chef James "Jet" Ellison, our story began in a small kitchen on 2nd Avenue with nothing more than a brick oven, hand-sourced ingredients, and an unwavering belief that great pizza changes lives. Word spread quickly. By our second year, lines stretched around the block every Friday night.
Today, Jet's pizza remains family-owned and fiercely independent — still using the same original dough recipe, still sourcing from local New York farms, and still welcoming every guest like they're coming home for dinner.
Everything we do at Jet's pizza is guided by a clear mission and values that have never changed since 1995.
To craft extraordinary pizza experiences that bring people together — using honest ingredients, relentless craft, and genuine New York hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.
We never compromise on ingredients. Every pizza starts with fresh, locally-sourced produce delivered daily from trusted New York farms.
Passion is our secret ingredient. Our team brings genuine care and pride to every order, whether it's a single slice or a catered event.
We are part of this neighborhood. We source locally, hire locally, and give back to the New York community that made Jet's pizza what it is.
From dough to delivery, quality is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in every kitchen and every interaction.
From a single kitchen on 2nd Avenue to New York's most beloved jets pizza destination — here's how we got here.
Chef James "Jet" Ellison opens Jet's pizza on 2nd Avenue, New York. A single brick oven, 12 seats, and the most ambitious dough recipe the city had ever tasted.
Just four years in, Jet's pizza earns its first major accolade — named Best New Pizza in New York by New York Magazine. The phone lines never stopped ringing.
We expand our kitchen, double our team, and launch our first catering service for New York's top corporate events and private celebrations.
Jet's pizza goes digital — launching online ordering and local delivery across Manhattan. Fresh jet's pizza arrives at your door, piping hot, within 45 minutes.
We partner with 6 local New York farms, switch to fully compostable packaging, and introduce our sustainable sourcing charter — because great pizza should be good for the planet too.
Celebrating three decades of Jet's pizza excellence. Same family, same recipe, same love — now serving over 500,000 pizzas and still growing. New York, thank you.
Great pizza starts with great people. Our talented team brings decades of culinary expertise, genuine hospitality, and pure New York spirit to everything we do.
The visionary behind Jet's pizza. With 35 years at the oven and a Culinary Institute of America degree, Chef Jet still personally crafts our signature recipes daily.
Maria joined Jet's pizza in 2001 and perfected our deep-dish crust to an art form. Her fermentation process is a closely guarded secret that gives every bite its signature chew.
Daniel ensures that every Jet's pizza order — from a single slice to a catering event — arrives flawlessly. His logistics background keeps New York on schedule and satisfied.
Priya leads our relationships with local New York farms and suppliers, ensuring every ingredient meets Jet's pizza's strict freshness and sustainability standards before it reaches your plate.
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