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Key Pizza

Key Pizza is the kind of local spot people tell friends about when they want great food fast—especially late at night. Tucked inside a gas station at 1145-53 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13210, this takeout counter surprises first-timers with bold flavors, generous portions, and speedy service. Visitors come for New York–style pies, crispy wings, and comfort staples made to order. It isn’t a white-tablecloth experience—there’s minimal seating and it’s built for grab-and-go—but that’s part of its charm: quick, affordable, and satisfying. Regulars highlight reliable late-night hours (often until 5:00 a.m., per customer reports), friendly drivers, and slices that hold up even on delivery runs. If someone needs a clutch bite after a shift, study session, game night, or road trip, Key Pizza delivers—literally and figuratively. The location is easy to access with on-site parking, and orders are turned around quickly, even when the rush hits. For anyone comparing “pizza near me,” “late-night delivery,” or “wings in Syracuse,” this spot consistently hits the mark on taste, value, and convenience.

Services

  • Takeout counter with on-site parking for fast pickup
  • Delivery available; customers especially praise late-night deliveries
  • Phone ordering recommended after peak late hours for accuracy (per customer feedback)
  • Large-format items for sharing (party-size pies, oversized calzones)
  • Made-to-order fries and sides; food prepared fresh rather than pre-held
  • Quick ticket times and friendly, solution-oriented staff

Menu
Pizza: Classic NY-style pies with a choice of thickness (customers note a nice variety). Favorites include a standout Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza topped with cool lettuce and fresh-chopped tomatoes for crunch and balance. Expect satisfying cheese pull, a flavorful sauce, and portions that fill the box.

Wings: Crowd-pleasing wings with a strong following for the Honey BBQ sauce—sweet, smoky, and “gas,” as one fan put it. Sauce coverage is generous, and the skin stays crisp.

Calzones: The Large Calzone draws attention for its scale—basically a folded large pizza—baked golden, crisp at the edges, and loaded with fillings.

Local Favorite – Chicken Riggies: A Central New York staple executed with heat and personality; customers have praised the spicy kick and the unexpected twist of jalapeños. Comforting, saucy, and perfect on chilly nights.

Fries & Sides: Fries arrive hot and crisp, with that made-to-order snap. Ideal alongside wings or as a quick snack.

Fried Fish Plate: An occasional special. Some diners find it salty—pizza, wings, and riggies remain the top plays here.

Pros

  • Late-night lifesaver with hours that go deep into the night (often till 5:00 a.m. per guests)
  • Big portions and strong value for money
  • Signature items (Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, Honey BBQ wings, Chicken Riggies) with loyal followings
  • Speedy turnaround and dependable delivery drivers
  • Easy pickup on Erie Blvd E with convenient parking
  • Honest “hole-in-the-wall” vibe that focuses on flavor over frills

Reviews

  1. “Came through at 4 a.m. and it absolutely hit the spot. Honey BBQ wings were legit, fries were crispy, and the pizza disappeared fast. Five stars for saving the night.”
  2. “Didn’t expect much from a gas-station kitchen, but the quality surprised me. Pizza variety is solid, and the wings are the kind you keep thinking about the next day.”
  3. “Tried the Chicken Riggies at an office event and had to figure out where they came from. Spicy, creamy, and the jalapeños are a great twist. Now I’m planning to work through more of the menu.”
  4. “The Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza sounded unusual with lettuce and fresh tomatoes, but it makes sense—cool crunch on top of savory chicken and bacon. Flavor balance is on point.”
  5. “Huge calzone—basically a folded large pizza. Baked crisp, easy to share, and ready fast. Delivery is reliable; drivers are polite and on time.”

Key Pizza is built for real life: late hours, fast service, and big, satisfying flavors. If a diner wants a polished dining room, this isn’t it. If they want delicious pizza, craveable wings, and CNY comfort dishes that come through when it matters—especially late—Key Pizza is a smart, dependable choice on Erie Blvd E.