Sullivan Street Bakery on 47th

[meagan]

I have never been there and am planning to go there this weekend. I understand they sell great pizza. My question is: can you sit down and eat there or is it strictly take-out? Do they sell anything other than breads/pizza such as salads and soups? Thank you!
Meagan

[a_and_w]

Have the pizzas changed at all since the split with the Sullivan Street location? I remember stopping by 47th street some time back and being told (much to my alarm) that "everything was under review" including the pizzas...

[mimolette]

no change. although the filone loaves are not as consistent as they used to be. I buy filone loaves in a store near where I live. I have noticed the crust often is not dark enough and when that happens the interior is more coarse and less moist/fluffy. You can tell easily by the size of the air bubbles inside. If you see a lot of uniformly small bubbles it is not done right. if you see bubbles of all sizes, especially some really huge ones, then the texture is almost always perfect.

[G3B]

If the weather is nice, there is a park across the street with benches. Last time I went I bought my pizza and ate it there and just watched all the kids play in the playground.

[funkymonkey]

that's exactly what i was going to suggest.

don't let the fact that it's not a cafe deter you; the pizza (especially that zucchini pizza) is delicious and it's definitely worth a visit. plus, you can get some great bread to take home. enjoy!

[jsmitty]

just buy a sesame loaf and eat that for lunch! it's my favorite bread in the city or at least on the short list..

[dixieday2]

No, it's strictly a bakery, not a cafe. Nothing but breads, a few sweets, and the pizzas. Be aware, though, that these are NOT American-style pizzas.
The "pizza" they make are very thin, rectangular flatbreads with various toppings--tomato sauce, shredded zucchini, thinly sliced potatoes, or chopped mushrooms, to name the ones I remember. No cheese involved. They are served at room temperature. And yes, they are oily, delicious heaven.

[nativeNYer]

been there several times. it is exactly as both dixieday2 and kanger described.
you gotta try the pizza, even the pizza bianca is great (plain dough with oil and rosemary).

[mimolette]

actually the zucchini one does have some cheese

[Kanger]

They have a little bit of counter space where you can sit, but there are only 4 or 5 seats. Not sure about the salads/soups, but in addition to pizza I remember having some tasty sandwiches and also an interesting take on apple pie.

I recommend the tomato slice; it's my favorite!