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Bradley AlveloOwner, Pizza Pod NYC
Bradley Alvelo in a Pizza Pod NYC shirt and apron, sliding a pie into the oven with a peel.

How it happened

  1. The start

    Twenty years cooking in other people's kitchens

  2. The setback

    Laid off in 2025, with a baby on the way

  3. The comeback

    So he turned his Smart Car into a pizzeria

Where year one got to

What other people said

  • Julia Dever

    The dough is insane, the ingredients are so fresh, this is the best pizza ever it’s crazy it is made from the back of a car! The cheese is FRESH and you can taste it. The dough is PERFECT. Every Saturday the pod is outside of dream talk, but I’d recommend checking instagram for location updates. I got the guava pepperoni, and my bf got the regular pepperoni. So so so good.
    Julia Dever’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026
  • Lauren S

    I found NYC’s smallest pizzeria… and it’s serving up some seriously delicious pizza! Pizza Pod is a fully functioning pizzeria built inside a Smart Car, making fresh, authentic New York-style pizza hot and ready in minutes. I tried the Burrata and the Mushroom & Truffle pizzas, and both were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crisp, the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and each pizza was surprisingly filling. What makes Pizza Pod even cooler is that they bring the entire pizzeria experience to you. They’re available for corporate events, weddings, rooftop parties, private celebrations, pop-ups, and more. They don’t just deliver pizza they bring the oven, the energy, and make every pizza fresh on-site. This is easily one of the most unique food concepts I’ve come across in NYC. If you get the chance to try it, definitely do!
    Lauren S’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
  • Denise Dlugozima

    Booked PizzaPodNYC for a corporate event for approx 75 people. Everyone loved the pizza, the service and the whole setup - highly recommend for a fun office event!
    Denise Dlugozima’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026
  • Prince Brefo

    amazing gave me the resturant atmosphere for a cheaper price new york really does have everything
    Prince Brefo’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
  • Felix Santana

    Great pizza ! Love the entire concept and this pizza isn't just any pizza; it's a unique nyc pizza. Must try if you haven't. Very delicious and super fresh!
    Felix Santana’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
  • Phyllis Goodridge

    Pizza pod was delicious! Was the only one in line around 5pm on a weekday. I got the guava pepperoni with a friend and we both thought it was amazing! Love supporting unique local businesses!
    Phyllis Goodridge’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
  • William Lannon

    Get the truffle mushroom pizza. You won’t regret it! Absolutely delicious
    William Lannon’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026
  • Joy Xu

    We are so lucky to live down the street. Hands down a delicious gourmet pizza! High integrity ingredients and a small business. Next to Dreamtalk where you can get a great drink. Amazing!
    Joy Xu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026
  • Masterskya Jiu Jitsu

    Pizza pod catered our 10 year anniversary and everyone was blown away. Amazing quality and Brad and the rest of the crew were extremely professional and helpful. Highly recommended
    Masterskya Jiu Jitsu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
  • Elisabetta

    I'm Italian, I live in Sardinia, and I just read an article about your layoffs and your resurgence. Congratulations. Your pizzas are beautiful. I recommend a new one. You can make it with sauce or a white base, meaning mozzarella but no sauce, then add zucchini and shrimp. It's exceptional. Good luck with everything 😁💪🏼
    Elisabetta’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026

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Bradley AlveloOwner, Pizza Pod NYC

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