New York cult favourite Prince St. Pizza is heading north again. The pizzeria famous for its thick Sicilian squares crowned with crispy, cupped pepperoni has confirmed a second Toronto location at 2472 Yonge St, in the heart of Yonge and Eglinton, with doors set to open in Spring 2027. The announcement came through official trade press on October 20 and 21, 2026, and it marks another homecoming moment for the brand: CEO Lawrence Longo is a Toronto native.
What makes it special
Prince St. Pizza is not a typical slice shop. The brand built its reputation on one thing done exceptionally well: the Sicilian square. Each slice starts with a thick, focaccia-like base that stays airy inside and crisp underneath, layered with cheese, a bright tomato sauce on top, and the signature pepperoni that curls into little cups as it crisps in the oven. Those pepperoni cups, which hold tiny pools of rendered fat and spice, are the detail fans photograph, line up for, and argue about online.
The original SoHo shop in New York draws constant crowds, and the brand has grown carefully rather than quickly, which makes each new opening feel like an event. For Toronto, the story has an extra layer. Lawrence Longo, the company CEO, grew up in Toronto, so planting a second flag in the city reads less like expansion and more like a homecoming. The first Toronto location proved the appetite is here. This second one answers the obvious follow-up question: where next.
The chosen address adds its own intrigue. The space at 2472 Yonge St previously housed Centro and later Cibo Wine Bar, two names that long defined upscale dining at Yonge and Eglinton. A cult New York pizzeria moving into a room with that pedigree says a lot about where the neighbourhood is heading: still polished, but increasingly driven by destination food rather than white tablecloths.
What to expect
Expect the core Prince St. playbook. The menu will centre on the signature Sicilian squares, with the pepperoni-topped square as the undisputed headliner, alongside a tight rotation of other square varieties and classic round pies. Service is counter-style and fast-paced: order at the counter, grab your slice, find a spot. It is built for lunch rushes, late nights, and the kind of casual dinner where nobody wants to wait for a table.
The room itself will likely follow the brand’s familiar look: dark, unfussy, a little bit rock and roll, with the pizza as the main decoration. Given the Yonge and Eglinton address, expect a space that can handle serious volume on weekend evenings, when the intersection fills with shoppers, moviegoers, and residents looking for dinner. An exact opening date has not been announced, so the timeline to watch is Spring 2027. If the brand follows its usual pattern, expect a soft opening with limited hours before the full launch.
Practical details
The new shop will sit at 2472 Yonge St, right at Yonge and Eglinton, one of the busiest intersections in midtown Toronto. The area is served directly by the Eglinton subway station on Line 1, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT continues to reshape how people move through the neighbourhood. Street parking exists on the side streets, but transit is the sane choice, especially on weekends.
No opening date beyond Spring 2027 has been confirmed, and no menu prices for the Toronto location have been published. The announcement was carried by RestaurantNews, RHF News, and blogTO on October 20 and 21, 2026. For the most current opening timeline, follow the brand’s official channels as Spring 2027 approaches.
Who it is for
This one is for the pizza obsessives who plan trips around slices, the midtown crowd that wants a genuinely great quick dinner without heading downtown, and anyone who stood in line at the first Toronto location and wondered when the brand would come closer to them. It is also for the curious: even if you have never had a proper Sicilian square, the pepperoni cup slice is the kind of first bite that converts people. If you live or work anywhere near Yonge and Eglinton, Spring 2027 cannot come fast enough.
Do I need a reservation at Prince St. Pizza Yonge and Eglinton?
No. Prince St. Pizza is a casual counter-service pizzeria, and reservations are not part of the concept. Just walk in, order at the counter, and find a spot.
How much does it cost?
Prices for the new Yonge and Eglinton location have not been announced yet. Confirm on the official site or social channels as the Spring 2027 opening approaches.
Where is it located?
The second Toronto location will be at 2472 Yonge St, at Yonge and Eglinton, in the former Centro and Cibo Wine Bar space.
What should I order at Prince St. Pizza?
The signature Sicilian square topped with crispy cupped pepperoni. It is the slice the brand is famous for, and the reason for the lines.
