Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop

Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop brings a New York-style pizza format to South 13th Street in Philadelphia. The menu covers both round pies and square slices, with options for a quick individual serving or a whole pie shared at the table. The setting is casual and built around pizza rather than formal dining.

Classic combinations center on cheese, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, garlic, Romano-style cheese, pepperoni and Italian sausage. The shop also offers sweet and spicy flavor profiles, including pizzas finished with hot honey. Square Sicilian-style pies add a thicker, structured option alongside the thinner round style. Slices and pies are available for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Plant-based diners have several choices, including vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni, vegan sausage and vegetable-focused square pizza. The vegan selection includes both round and square formats, making it possible to choose between a traditional slice-shop shape and a thicker Sicilian-style base. Gluten-free pizza is not offered.

The interior has more than a counter-service pizza setup. A pool table gives the room a recreational element, while a curated selection of vinyl records from the 1970s and 1980s is available for purchase at the register. A full bar adds drinks to the pizza-focused menu, giving the shop a fit for casual meals, late-night food and informal meetups.

Dessert stays in the slice-shop tradition, with spumoni and lemon ice providing simple cold finishes. The combination of familiar pizza styles, vegan alternatives, bar service, music-related retail and a pool table suits diners looking for an easygoing place to eat rather than a formal restaurant experience. South 13th Street provides the setting for a flexible stop that works for a single slice, a shared pie or food ordered to take away.