Domino’s is a universally popular pizza chain, with multiple successful different types of pizza on offer.
Two of these are the Brooklyn Style pizza and the Hand Tossed pizza. While both are delicious, these two pizzas are considerably different all the way from the preparation process and texture to the toppings.
If you were wondering exactly what sets these types of Domino’s pizza apart, you’ve come to the right place!
By the end of this article, you’ll understand the key differences between the Brooklyn Style and Hand Tossed pizzas, such as:
- Texture
- Preparation
- Best occasions to serve
- Which is the healthier pizza.
I have a feeling you’ll also have a better idea of what you’ll be having for dinner. Let’s get into it!
Brooklyn Style Pizza Domino’s vs. Hand Tossed: The Key Differences
In this section, we’ll discuss all of the differences between Domino’s Brooklyn-style and hand-tossed pizzas.
We’ll touch on everything from the preparation process and texture to health benefits and the perfect occasion to serve each!
Let’s begin with a handy table so that you can see all of the differences clearly:
| Brooklyn Style Pizza | Hand Tossed Pizza | |
| Preparation Process | Hand-stretched for thin, crisp base, cut into 6 wide slices | Made with more dough for thicker, chewy texture |
| Texture | Crispy, refined crust with a soft center | Thicker and chewier, with extra cheese for gooeyness |
| Right Occasion | Quick snacks, dates, game nights | Cozy movie nights, outdoor gatherings, hangover cures |
| Health Benefits | Relatively healthier, less dough and cheese | Not particularly healthy, higher calorie content |
| Calories (Large Pizza) | Approx. 720 calories for the whole pizza | Approx. 1,440 calories for the whole pizza |
1. The Preparation Process
Domino’s Brooklyn-style pizza is hand-stretched to achieve a thinner, crispier pizza base. The crust is purposefully made thinner, emulating the classic pizzas heralding from New York.
Domino’s Brooklyn-inspired option is also only cut into six slices as opposed to eight, meaning the slices are wider and able to be folded.
Domino’s Hand-Tossed pizza, while prepared using the same dough as the Brooklyn-style pizza, is made using a larger amount – giving it a thicker, chewier feel.
2. The Texture
Texture is a key difference to consider when deciding between these two types of pizza.
On one hand, Domino’s Brooklyn Style Pizza offers a crispy, refined texture in the crust with a light, soft feel in the center.
On the contrary, Domino’s hand-tossed pizza is thicker and chewier from the get-go; the classic Domino’s experience.
The extra cheese on the Hand Tossed pizza compared to their Brooklyn Style option also adds to the chewy, gooey consistency that has made this pizza an international knockout.
The less cheesy, more sauce-based Brooklyn-style pizza offers those inclined to a different texture palate a seriously good alternative option! New York is famous for their pizza for a reason.
3. The Taste
This is entirely subjective! Nobody will be able to make this decision for you – you’re going to have to try them both out for yourself.
With food as universal and accessible as pizza, there are always going to be hundreds of different takes on the dish.
Not hailing from New York personally, their style of pizza doesn’t evoke the same sense of nostalgia in me that I’m sure it evokes for the locals.
Instead, the hand-tossed style pizza appeals to my needs much more due to the fact that it practically got me through my college years!
However, as a non-New York native, you may be completely and utterly convinced by Domino’s Brooklyn-style pizza; you’ll never know until you try it out for yourself.
4. The Right Pizza for the Right Occasion
As far as I’m concerned, an occasion isn’t an occasion until there’s pizza involved. With this being said, allow me to brainstorm a couple of different settings in which I would choose to enjoy either pizza:
Brooklyn Style pizza:
- As a 1-2 slice snack while you’re out and about. The wider slices make for a more satisfying experience, plus the roll-ability factor adds a lovely little bit of extra fun
- A date: nothing screams sophistication to your potential suitor like a thin, New York-inspired work of edible art!
- At the big game (although the type of sport doesn’t matter in my humble opinion).
Hand Tossed pizza:
- A rainy night spent inside watching your favorite movies with friends
- A sunny day in the garden with a couple of beers and buddies
- A Sunday afternoon spent dealing with Saturday night’s consequences (It’s a proven hangover cure – but don’t quote me on that!).
5. The Health Benefits
While you probably shouldn’t be relying on pizza as the cornerstone of a balanced diet, there is a clear-cut answer when comparing Domino’s Brooklyn Style and Hand-Tossed pizzas: Chowing down on a slice of Brooklyn Style pizza is healthier for you!
This is largely due to using less dough for the base of the pizza, which cuts down on a lot of the sodium, gluten, and starch you would usually be inhaling with a regular pizza.
As an added healthy (ish) bonus, the Brooklyn Style pizza makes use of less cheese, which scores you a lesser intake of fat, carbs, and cholesterol.
Just to emphasize my point here: neither pizza is particularly healthy, but sometimes a big greasy ‘za is exactly what you’re craving!
In that case, Domino’s Brooklyn Style will be your best bet as a health-conscious pizza lover.
Specific Nutritional Information
Alright, time to crunch some numbers.
In a large Brooklyn-style pizza, you can expect to find around 120 calories per slice (keep in mind this type of pizza only has 6 slices). That equals roughly 720 calories in a Domino’s Brooklyn-style pizza.
In the same size Hand-tossed pizza, each slice contains approximately 180 calories per slice, with 8 slices in a pizza. This equates to around 1,440 calories in a Domino’s Hand Tossed pizza.
Quite a big difference, right?
This difference in calories means that only after eating two large Domino’s Brooklyn-style pizzas will you hit the same caloric intake as eating one Domino’s Hand-Tossed pizza.
While that may not be the best idea (although who am I to tell you not to eat two pizzas in one sitting), it does offer a bit of context when comparing the two types of pizza in terms of health benefits!
How Do These Pizzas Differ From Domino’s Thin Crust Pizza?
Domino’s Brooklyn Style pizza has the most similar base qualities compared to their signature thin crust range. Where the Brooklyn Style is thin and crispy on the outside, the Hand Tossed pizza is considerably thicker and chewier.
However, where the Thin Crust is crispy throughout, the Brooklyn-style pizza boasts a soft and supple midsection – offering its key point of difference to Domino’s other thin crust option.
All three pizzas offer slightly different textures and flavor profiles, so you should probably get one of each and eat them all tonight! Alternatively, space this out over a week for a much lower risk of health-related complications.
So, Which Pizza Comes Out On Top?
As has become a common theme in this article: this is entirely up to you.
You are the only person who can crown the victor of this hot contest. It has been a discussion that has split opinions, and put deep rifts between friendships and families for years – but upon reading to the end of this article, you should be well-prepared to position yourself on either side of Domino’s Brooklyn-Style/Hand-Tossed spectrum.
I must remain faithful to my traditions and announce my loyalty to the hand-tossed pizza, but I definitely won’t hold it against you if you choose to align yourself with the thinner crusted Brooklyn-style pizza currently taking the world by storm!
FAQs
1. Do These Pizzas Come in Small, Medium, and Large Sizes?
Both the Domino’s Brooklyn Style and Hand Tossed pizzas come in Medium and Large sizes. Extra large options may also be available – check in with your local Domino’s.
2. What’s the Difference in Packaging between Domino’s Brooklyn Style and Hand Tossed?
There is no difference in packaging; the only difference will depend on the size of the pizza you order.
3. Is There a Difference Between Hand Tossed and Hand Pan Domino’s Pizza?
Domino’s Hand Pan pizza has a thicker crust due to the pizza dough being hand-pressed into the pan. This makes for a doughy pizza with a chewy crust.
Domino’s hand-tossed pizza has a thinner crust due to being hand-tossed before going into the oven. This type of pizza is cooked on a thinner aluminum pan for a crispy texture.
Tim is a self proclaimed social eater – so it’s not surprise that he’s obsessed making pizzas with his kids, friends, his kids friends, close family, extended family, people with the same last name but aren’t actually family, neighbors, random people in the neighborhood, and complete strangers!
There’s nothing quite like helping other people embrace their creative side as they make their own pizza masterpieces!
