It's not surprising that the big pizza fad of the early twentieth century influenced the type of pie made in the pizzerias of Bloomfield. New York is only around twenty miles from Bloomfield, as the crow flies, and news travels fast even if it is being sent by pony express. But while Bloomfield is known for New York-style pizza, there are a few folks out their baking pies who like to buck the trend, so you will come across the odd Sicilian-style and Detroit-style too. New York-style pizza was, and still is, all the rage in America. The popular pie made its first appearance in the first decades of the twentieth century and quickly became a staple food item. Whether that's because of its extra-large size, because the base is thinner, or because it has a texture very similar to a sloppy joe which was another big food hit during the same era, no one will ever know.

Best delivery pizza in Bloomfield, New Jersey

Pepperoni and bacon aren't the only thing you can put on a pizza. Sometimes it's good and even healthier to go without meat for a while. If you're doing a meat-free spell or are vegetarian, you may well be interested to know where you can get the best delivery pizza in Bloomfield that has no meat on it. It's no big secret really. All you have to do is give Pizzanada a call. They'll deliver you a great vegan pizza that's been thoughtfully put together and is so good you'll even forget it hasn't got any meat on it. The premises Pizzanada occupies are located on Montgomery Street and have been finished in a no-frills contemporary style that has clean black and white lines. There's nothing monochrome about Pizzanada's pizzas though as they're a delight of colorful ingredients that combine with the basic ingredients of dough, tomato, and cheese to create a marvelous pie.

Best takeout pizza in Bloomfield, New Jersey

When you've got a hungry family to feed or are having friends round for a social evening of drinks and a pie, you want to be able to pick up a pizza that's going to feed them all easily. To get the best pizza for the job, and incidentally, the best take-out pizza in Bloomfield, you need to go to The Blue Steel Pizza Company to get one. The Blue Steel Pizza Company is a pub-style restaurant and pizzeria on Glenwood Avenue which is making waves on Bloomfield's culinary scene. Walk through the door and you'll be in a classy joint full of dark polished wood furniture and subdued lighting. Their pizzas are classy too. Blue Steel bake Detroit-style pies which are big rectangular bakes with a thick base topped with some very interesting combinations. Get your take-out pizza from here and you won't be hearing any complaints from your family or friends when you feed it to them.

Best Pizza near Bloomfield, New Jersey

Paterson

You don't need to drive any further than ten miles to escape Bloomfield and find yourself in some stunningly scenic countryside. All you have to do is take the Garden State Parkway to Paterson. If you stop off in Paterson itself you can visit the Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park to discover more about the history of the city and to see the waterfall. To get some real away–from–it–all outdoor time, though, head for the High Mountain Park Preserve where you can hike through the Watchung Mountains from where, if it's a clear day, you can see as far as New York. You won't get hungry hiking if you pick up a pizza from Marcello's on 22nd Avenue to take with you.

New Brunswick

If you enjoy visiting museums then New Brunswick is a city you shouldn't miss visiting. It's around a thirty-minute drive south from Bloomfield and you'll get great views of Raritan Bay on the way. Get creeped out by the in-house mummy at the Rutgers Geology Museum, browse the paintings in the Zimmerli Art Museum, explore the Museum at Buccleuch Mansion, or delve into local history at the Cornelius Low House. They're all interesting places to visit and when you've seen enough, stop off at Filippos Famous Pizza on George Street and muse over what you've learned while eating a pie.

Sloatsburg

Half an hour's drive north of Bloomfield is a sleepyish hamlet called Sloatsburg. There's nothing much to mention about this place in New York state other than it is in New York state and not New Jersey. The one good thing about Sloatsburg is that it's bordered by the Dater Mountain Nature Park, the Ringwood State Park, and the Harriman State Park. All three are stupendous places to enjoy outdoor recreational time in a natural environment. When you've done all the backcountry trekking you wanted don't skip dropping by the Pizza Pit on Orange Turnpike for a pie.