Lions & Tigers & Squares Detroit Pizza is a counter-service pizza shop at 268 West 23rd Street in Chelsea that bakes Detroit-style square pies. The name nods to Detroit’s Lions and Tigers, and people come for a style that is still uncommon in Manhattan: thick, airy pan pizza with crisp, cheese-crusted edges.
Detroit-style pizza is baked in rectangular steel pans. Cheese is spread to the very edges, where it caramelizes against the metal into a dark, crunchy border, and sauce is often ladled on top after baking. Orders arrive as squares, so a group can mix several pies without committing to whole pizzas. The toppings are familiar, with pepperoni, plain cheese and classic vegetables leading the menu. The setup is simple: order at the counter, then grab a seat or take your food to go. Tripadvisor reviewers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 43 reviews ([Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d14124878-Reviews-Lions_Tigers_Squares_Detroit_Pizza-New_York_City_New_York.html)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The shop is busiest at weekday lunch and in the early evening. Arrive mid-afternoon if you want a seat, and confirm current hours before you go. Thick pans take longer to bake than thin slices, so ordering ahead helps if you are short on time. The 23rd Street subway stations on the C/E (Eighth Avenue) and 1 (Seventh Avenue) lines are a short walk away. The Hotel Chelsea is a block east, and the High Line is a few avenues west if you want an after-lunch stroll.
