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“Pizza Block” Opening on Long Island After Pesach

Riverdale Pizzeria Expands to Nassau County town

UPDATE: Delays by the county permitting will have the pizzeria open on May 5th.

Pizza Block, a kosher pizzeria staple in Riverdale, New York since 2014, is expanding to Long Island with a new location opening in West Hempstead. The grand opening is scheduled for April 30, 2025.

What’s a Kosher Pizzeria Without Sushi?

The new West Hempstead outpost of Pizza Block is designed to serve as a family-friendly fast-casual pizzeria offering kosher dairy cuisine. The menu will feature classic New York-style kosher pizza alongside a self-serve salad bar, pasta, fish, and a sushi counter. These offerings mirror the successful setup from their Riverdale location.

Weekly Pizza Deals and Delivery Options

Pizza Block will introduce a weekly discounted pizza day, offering full pies at a reduced price compared to regular menu rates. Delivery will be available via platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash. The restaurant will also provide kosher dairy catering services for events and bulk orders.

Strategic Location Across from the New HANC Campus

The restaurant’s location is strategically positioned across the street from the HANC (Hebrew Academy of Nassau County) campus opening this fall, serving Pre-K through 8th grade. This provides a convenient kosher lunch and dinner option for students, parents, and staff. Pizza Block joins Wing Wan as one of two kosher eateries immediately accessible to the HANC community across the street from the new

Restaurant Details

Pizza Block is located at 197 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY.

Kosher certified by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens (VHQ).

Opening date: April 30, 2025.

Hours of operation to be announced.

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