Harrison Pizza
You walk through a couple of squeaky screen doors into white tile floors. The guy behind the counter will ask “hey howya doin” as if he’s known you for years and is glad to see you once again . I order my slice and grab a corner table near a window. A great spot to watch all the hustle and bustle of the town while you eat in the calm of the store.

Cheese (5/5)  sweet and savory. has those perfect tinges of brown.
Sauce (1/5)  one dimensional more to just make the slice a bit wet.
Under Crust (3/5) thin, very crispy, and supports the whole slice. good for those veteran NYers using only one hand
Crust (3/5) again thin and ultra crunchy but does have a surprisingly chewy center
Price (1/5) $2.75 anything this close to 3 bucks for one slice is pushing it. but that cheese though….

Pizza2000
You heave open a couple of big doors and are greeted with white tiles once again, with dark wood tables and a large granite counter. The place is buzzing with families and patrons. Despite the rush I get my slice immediately after a polite hello. I quick grab any table and settle in to enjoy the organized chaos.

Cheese (2/5) simple clean mozz flavor. lightly sweet, not too savory
Sauce (5/5) light yet full-bodied flavor, notes of basil, fresh tomatoes.
Under Crust (2/5) soft, flexible. two hands recommended.
Crust (3/5) doughy, chewy with crispy corners, and still has the hand-tossed flour on it.
Price (2/5) $2.40 still nothing to smile about, but by default better on the wallet.

The Verdict
Anyone who lives in Harrison knows good Italian food as if their grandmother was Italian…. wait they all are! Lots of debate always circles in Harrison and while there are a few other pizzerias, the heavy hitters in Harrison are Harrison Pizza and Pizza2000. You grow up loyal to one or the other. With any story though there is your side, my side, and then there is what actually happened.
And what happened here is Pizza2000 (14/25), beat Harrison Pizza (13/25), by a single point! I do have to admit these are both great slices but for different reasons and which can only add to the controversy. So tell me your personal preference, or should I have gone somewhere else entirely?