Original Cheese

Why people love it

A Castro cheese slice praised for its sauce and cheese. Many find it small and pricey for the money, and some slices come out cold, underbaked or salty.

What people mention most

• real ny style24
• good sauce17
• quality cheese10
• thin crust10
• crispy crust8
• big slice7
• good cheese ratio6
• chewy crust5

Criticism

• overpriced7
• small slice5
• doughy3
• soggy2
• bland2

On the menu

The original plain cheese pie at a Castro Street slice shop, sold from 12 to 18 inches. Price is the 12-inch from the shop's own menu; its cheese slice price is not published.