Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opens New Shrewsbury Location

Brooklyn Square Pizza expands with fifth storefront in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Brooklyn Square Pizza, a well-known New Jersey pizzeria, has officially opened a new shop in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. The new location on Broad Street joins four other existing Brooklyn Square Pizza restaurants across Monmouth and Ocean Counties, with a sixth storefront expected to open soon in Marlboro.

Why it matters

The opening of a new Brooklyn Square Pizza location in Shrewsbury reflects the continued growth and popularity of the Jersey Shore-based pizza chain. As an independent, family-owned business, the expansion of Brooklyn Square Pizza demonstrates the resilience of local restaurants and their ability to thrive in a competitive market.

The details

The new Shrewsbury shop is located at 1026 Broad Street, in the space previously occupied by Federico's. Brooklyn Square Pizza is known for its upside-down pizza and wide range of menu items including calzones, paninis, wraps, salads, and more. Owner Pietro 'Peter' Grippo has operated Brooklyn Square Pizza locations since 2001, driven by a passion for the same Italian cuisine his mother would prepare. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Grippo made a commitment to fight and never give up, which has become a core part of the business's ethos.

  • Brooklyn Square Pizza opened its newest location in Shrewsbury in early February 2026.
  • The company currently operates four other locations across Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
  • A sixth Brooklyn Square Pizza storefront is expected to open in Marlboro in a building currently under construction.

The players

Brooklyn Square Pizza

A New Jersey-based pizzeria chain with a focus on upside-down pizza and traditional Italian cuisine.

Pietro 'Peter' Grippo

The owner of Brooklyn Square Pizza, who has operated the business since 2001 and is driven by a passion for the same Italian food his mother would prepare.

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What they’re saying

“Built on a foundation of family and passion for food, Brooklyn Square Pizza operates on that same conviction to remember the important things in life.”

— Pietro 'Peter' Grippo, Owner, Brooklyn Square Pizza (Brooklyn Square Pizza website)

What’s next

A sixth Brooklyn Square Pizza location is expected to open in Marlboro, New Jersey in a building currently under construction.

The takeaway

The expansion of the family-owned Brooklyn Square Pizza chain into Shrewsbury demonstrates the continued demand for high-quality, locally-sourced Italian cuisine on the Jersey Shore. As an independent business focused on community values and traditional recipes, Brooklyn Square Pizza's growth is a testament to the resilience of small businesses in the face of industry challenges.