01In brief
Big Apple Pizza is a pizza chain with several eateries in Jerusalem and some outside the city, serving pizza intended to reflect a classic New York style. It is especially prominent among English-speaking residents and visitors to Jerusalem; a Jerusalem Post roundup called it "downright iconic" among English speakers and said it is often frequented by Anglos.
02Overview
Big Apple Pizza operates several eateries in Jerusalem and some outside the city. Its pizza is presented as classic New York-style.[1] The chain is especially prominent in Jerusalem's English-speaking community; The Jerusalem Post called it "downright iconic" among English speakers and said it is often frequented by Anglos of varied backgrounds.[1]
A Mako reader comment posted on April 19, 2017, called Big Apple Pizza "number 1 in the country" and dismissed competing options.[2] This was an individual opinion, not an official or independently verified ranking.
Sources
- 1The Jerusalem Post, What's the best pizza in Jerusalem? Tasting a slice of the holy city, accessed on October 1, 2026.
- 2Mako, Reactions to Pizza Hut vs. Domino's - Who won the knockout?, accessed on October 1, 2026.
IsraelPedia Question & Answers
What is Big Apple Pizza?
Big Apple Pizza is a pizza chain with several eateries in Jerusalem and some outside the city, serving pizza intended to reflect a classic New York style. It is especially prominent among English-speaking residents and visitors to Jerusalem, and has been called "downright iconic" among English speakers by The Jerusalem Post, which noted it is often frequented by Anglos.