Princeton's Conte's Pizzeria Crowned as New Jersey's Best

Thin-crust pizza, perfect sauce and cheese, and an efficient ordering system make this Princeton spot a standout.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:15am

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After years of thinking he knew New Jersey's best pizza, radio host Kyle Clark was blown away by the thin-crust, perfectly balanced pizza at Conte's Pizzeria in Princeton. Clark praises Conte's sauce, cheese, and innovative ordering system that allows customers to place their order while waiting in line.

Why it matters

In a state known for its pizza, finding the true best can be a hotly debated topic. Conte's victory over other well-known pizza spots highlights how a commitment to quality ingredients and an efficient customer experience can make a pizzeria stand out in a crowded field.

The details

Conte's pizza features a super thin crust that Clark found himself easily able to devour an entire pie. The sauce is praised for its perfect sweetness, and the cheese stays in place when taking a bite. Conte's also has an innovative ordering system where customers can place their order while waiting in line, ensuring their food is ready quickly once they are seated.

  • Conte's Pizzeria has been a Princeton institution for years.
  • Clark visited Conte's and had his mind changed about the best pizza in New Jersey in February 2026.

The players

Conte's Pizzeria

A popular pizza restaurant located in Princeton, New Jersey that is known for its thin-crust, perfectly balanced pizza.

Kyle Clark

A radio host who previously thought he knew New Jersey's best pizza, until trying Conte's and declaring it the true champion.

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What they’re saying

“Their pizza is super thin, which I love. I ate a whole pie and legitimately could have eaten another one if I wanted to.”

— Kyle Clark, Radio Host

What’s next

Conte's Pizzeria continues to serve its acclaimed thin-crust pizza to loyal customers and newcomers alike at its Princeton location.

The takeaway

In a state with so many renowned pizza spots, Conte's Pizzeria in Princeton has risen to the top by perfecting the fundamentals - a thin, crispy crust, balanced sauce and cheese, and an efficient ordering system that gets customers their food quickly. This commitment to quality and customer experience makes Conte's the new champion of New Jersey pizza.