In Hoboken NJ near where I live, there are a number of pizzerias known for the gargantuan sizes of their slices. They're so big that if you held them up in a stiff breeze, you could float over the Hudson river into New York. There's also nothing better after you've been out all night with friends.
While I've never wanted to make pizzas that large, I have always wanted to try making full-size New York-style pies. Last year, Ooni introduced the Koda Max 2, which let you make pizzas up to 24 inches in size. This year, Gozney is responding with its own super-size pizza oven, the Dome Gen 2 and Dome Gen 2 XL, the latter of which will let you bake pies up to 18 inches in diameter.
But size isn't everything. Here's everything that's coming in Gozney's new flagship pizza oven, and how it compares with the best pizza ovens.
Gozney Dome Gen 2: Price and availability
You're going to have to bake a lot of pizzas to recoup the cost of these ovens.
The Dome (Gen 2), which can make pizzas up to 16 inches, will cost $2,299.99, while the Dome XL, which can make 18-inch pizzas, will cost $2,799. That's double the price of the Koda Max 2.
Both Gozney ovens will be available in either bone white or off-black, and will go on sale on October 15 at Gozney.com and select retailers, including Crate & Barrel and The Home Depot.
Gozney Dome Gen 2: Design
Regardless of which oven you choose, you're going to need help setting it up. The smaller Dome 2 weighs 136.7 pounds, while the Dome XL comes in at 161 pounds.
Both models resemble the original Dome, though they have a much taller smoke stack coming out the top. At the bottom of each is a large display for the internal temperature, as well as a dial to control the flow of gas.
The Gen 2 Domes also use the same type of lateral burner that the company introduced with the Gozney Arc and Tread, which it says delivers more consistent heat, and opens up more room in the oven itself.
According to Gozney, the Dome (Gen 2) has 40% more cooking space than the original Dome, and can fit two 10” pizzas or one 16” pizza. The Dome XL (Gen 2) can fit three 10” pizzas, two 12” pizzas, or one 18” pizza.
If you want to cook more than just pizza, the ovens also come with dual meat probes, so you can ensure your steaks are done to a perfect medium rare.
Gozney Dome Gen 2: Accessories
Similar to Ooni's Karu line, the Gozney Domes are multi-fuel ovens, meaning you can heat them using either wood, gas, or charcoal, though you'll need to purchase the Wood Fire Control Kit ($199, sold separately) if you want to go old-school. This add-on has a built-in fan and dial, so you can adjust the airflow going to the wood to better control the temperature.
Gozney also offers a truckload of accessories for the Dome ovens, including a twin-walled door ($99) if you're slow-roasting meat and want to trap in the heat; a Neapolitan Arch ($59), which it says will help improve leoparding on the crust; a stand ($499) if you don't have a sturdy-enough table, and a cover (starting at $79) to protect it against the elements.
Gozney Dome Gen 2: Outlook
Gozney's pizza ovens have always been pricier than other models we've tested, but they're also designed to be statement pieces as much as cooking appliances. The Dome Gen 2 and Dome Gen 2 XL are no exceptions, but if you're serious about making pizzas as well as other meals in your backyard — and want something that'll really stand out — then they could be worth the investment.
Of course, we'll have to test out the Gozney first to see how well it performs, but if it's anything like the other models we've tested, we're in for a treat.
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