Sunnyside Sliced

Hankering for a slice? Well, there’s a new pizza joint coming to town that’s slinging homely and hearty pies made to grab and go on your merry way. 

Melbourne’s cult-fave spot Sunnyside Sliced is officially arriving in Brisbane, taking over a prime location in Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza. Renowned for their signature (and foldable) 18-inch rounds and crispy Sicilian-inspired pan pizza, Sunnyside Sliced is less about white table cloths and more about the flavours you want to enjoy the second you get your hands on. “Sunnyside Sliced blends the nostalgia of the classic 90s Melbourne suburban pizza store with the iconic slice shop culture of NYC, while still paying homage to the traditional values of pizza,” said owner Ali Cengiz. 

The classic pepperoni is destined to be a crowd favourite (“Ask for the corner piece of the pan if you’re a fan of crust,” said Cengiz. “You can dunk it in our house made ranch.”), but it’s Sunnyside’s vodka slice that’s caught our eye—decked out in rich house-made vodka sauce, topped with a considered blend of five cheeses, and finished with a drizzle of dill and pickle sauce. Their white truffle is also a winner, featuring a mix of roasted and market fresh mushroom with caramelised onion and a selection of cheeses from both Italy and Gippsland. 

“[Pizza’s] gotta taste homey and be easy to get your hands on, serving different needs at different times,” said Cengiz. “Sometimes it’s primary convenience, other times it’s pure craving.” 

Sunnyside Sliced will also soon be releasing a line of subs and hoagies, baked in-house and packed with the likes of fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glazing. As for the fitout, the team have taken a creative approach to the tight space—allowing for a temperature-controlled Dough Lab to ensure consistency while factoring in Brisbane’s warmer climate compared to Melbourne. From the custom douglas fir joinery to the custom menu board design, the pizza shop will be a very welcome addition to Gasworks’ buzzing atmosphere.

Sunnyside Sliced is set to open in October.