East Brunswick’s Original Thin Crust Pizza Co. Shuts Down Permanently

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Original Thin Crush Pizza Company, which opened in East Brunswick a year ago, has shut down permanently.

In a message to customers on Facebook, proprietor Matt Verney said he decided to shut down the business for “personal reasons.”

“Thank you for your years of support. After consulting with family, they made me realize that I have checked out mentally and I would hurt the business more by continuing on than making the tough decision to lock the doors for good,” Verney said on Facebook.

“I wish everyone the best and hope I created long-lasting memories for you over the past 6 years.”

The pizzeria has been in business for the past six years, starting first in South Brunswick. They were known for serving a bar pie-style pizza, which developed a cult following after originally being served at Pete’s Bar in East Brunswick from the early ‘70s to the late ‘80s.

The recipe was passed down to Verney, hence the name, Original Thin Crust Pizza Company.

Verney first opened the pizzeria in South Brunswick in 2017, and then moved to Jamesburg a year later. From there, he moved to East Brunswick.

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