Beloved Mike’s Pizza reopens in Flatbush one year after forced closure
The closure drew an emotional response from longtime customers who called it a staple of the community.
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A beloved neighborhood pizzeria in Flatbush has reopened, more than a year after it was forced to close its doors.
Mike’s Pizza, which operated for 23 years on Bedford Avenue, shut down in January 2025 after its landlord sold the property.
The closure drew an emotional response from longtime customers who called it a staple of the community.
Last week, the business reopened at 5 Martense St., just off Flatbush Avenue, about four blocks from its original location.
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Owner Mike said he initially did not plan to reopen after losing the Bedford Avenue storefront. But he said the outpouring of support from customers changed his mind.
“I love the people,” he said. “They respect me a lot and I want to try to pay back for everybody.”
Customers were thrilled by the news of their return.
“It's so amazing to see them back here, back in Flatbush,” longtime customer Denis Thomas said. "Mike is still amazing, pizza is amazing, I’m very excited.”
The shop’s reopening comes at a time when many longstanding businesses are being pushed out of the neighborhood.
“Being in this neighborhood is the right thing to do,” said business partner Manny, who teamed up with Mike to relaunch the restaurant.
