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Alphonso's The Original

4.0 (176 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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ALPHONSO'S THE ORIGINAL ATMOSPHERE

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Janos J.

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! I just had a mozzarella stick at Alphonso's and I'm convinced it was forged in the heavens by a team of Italian grandmas and culinary angels. This wasn't just a mozzarella stick--it was a mozzarella sword... no.. a lightening rod... I had to fight the urge to Excalibur that bad boy out of the marinara sauce. I'm telling you, this thing was so massive I made eye contact with it before taking the first bite. It stared into my soul and whispered, "You're not ready." Spoiler: I wasn't. Now let's talk about the customer service--are these people employees or long-lost cousins I didn't know I had? They're so nice, I half expected them to offer me the deed to their house. It's like stepping into a warm, cheesy hug. Every interaction feels like you're the guest of honor at an 80s-themed family reunion. Speaking of the 80s--OH. MY. NOSTALGIA. This place is a time-traveling slice of rad. Neon signs? Check. Retro vibes? Double check. I kept waiting for someone to hand me a Walkman and offer to trade Pokémon cards. I'm not exaggerating when I say Alphonso's is more than just a pizza joint--it's a spiritual experience. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, leave questioning every other restaurant you've ever been to. 10/10 would mozzarella-stick my life away again, or should I say lightening rod my life away? Haha... [Review 728] - 1st Review for 2025!

Lindsey R.

so good every time. get the lighting rod mozz stick - it's a must. they also have their own cracker crust! extra sauce and ranch too. such a good pizza spot!!

Lightning Mozzarella Sticks
Tammy Tara H.

The smell of delicious overcomes you when you walk in! Very casual place but only does pickup or delivery. We did pick up and ordered a build your own pizza and the lightning sticks. The order was placed online and was ready about 40 minutes later. We were instantly welcomed when we walked in. I love the 80s nostalgia of the place to give you something look and talk about as you wait. Stop in- a sight and smell sure to please.

The lightning rod cheese stick was great and the dipping sauce was phenomenal.
Anthony O.

We walked in was greeted by a great staff. Walking into this place is very cool everything is from the 80s. They even have a Nintendo you can play. We got the lightning rod cheese stick and a garlic bread. Both were amazing.. the dipping sauce was amazing. I live in Chicago and would definitely drive back here just for these. Next time I need to try a pizza.

Lightning Rod
Liane D.

Very easy to order online. There is a tracker to let you know the progress of your order. Very easy and convenient. The shop smells of baking pizza.. Yum. The shop is full of nostalgia from the 70's, 80's. Lots to entertain the mind while you're wait for your pie or the Famous Mozzarella Lightning Rods. A Lightning Rod is a huge, well seasoned, breaded mozzarella log. It can feed 3-4 people as appetizer w marinara sauce. Pizza has a thin crisp crust which is my preference. I was greeted and welcomed in immediately by a friendly dude that was about to drop my lightning rod into the fryer. Everything was hot and fresh when I got home. Delicious. They have family specials also.

Sausage pizza with their delicious cracker crust in a pizza box
Liv L.

While Alphonso's is probably best known for their lightning rods they also make one AMAZING pizza. The crust was perfectly crispy with a perfect ratio of sauce to toppings. Our order was ready quickly and the staff were super friendly. The location is also super convenient with a little parking lot to stop in to quick pick up your order. 10/10 would visit again.

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Nicole N.

After seeing a TikTok months ago, I knew on a recent road trip that I had to hunt down the famous Lightening Rod!! This is a carry out or delivery joint only. There are no places to sit and there's around 4 parking spaces. I would highly suggest ordering ahead and picking it up. The decor is all 80's themed and was super fun!! There was a woman who took our order who was not overly friendly and just pointed to the paper menu. For me, this is where this place lost a star... The Lightening Rod was absolutely everything I wanted! It does have a thicker crust but you get ranch and pizza sauce to dip in! That was super tasty!! We did a pepperoni pizza with their signature crust. I liked it! It also had a nice leopard crust! The pepperoni was a bit thick for me and I didn't really like the flavor. The cheese however, made for an EPIC cheese pull!! This place is cheese crazy and I am here for it!!! This is definitely worth a stop for the Lightening Rod!!!

Mozzarella Sticks
Michelle C.

I love mozzarella sticks so of course we had to stop on our way to our final destination. They are huge! The photo does not do them justice! The woman who placed my order over the phone and when we arrive was amazing! She was so sweet and accommodating! I asked for plates for our kids and she gave us pizza trays and asked if we wanted juice boxes for our littles! They go above and beyond for their customers and that's commendable! People who truly appreciate their customers. Two thumbs up all around!

Hami, 12"
Katrina T.

Atmosphere is super cool-- 80's theme! So many things from then that I hadn't seen or thought about for years! Parking is challenging to say the least. There are 4 spots on the side of the building which are super tight... This is NOT a sit down restaurant, carry out only, but there are 80's music videos playing while you wait! They didn't call our name when our order was ready so our son in law who ordered right before us got his a good 15 minutes before my husband finally asked about ours; that sucked. Now for the food.... YUM! The mozzarella stick "appetizer" should be eaten by at least three people if you also want to have pizza! The marinara sauce was interestingly sweet. The Hami pizza was SO good. Lots of cheese and plenty of toppings. Was worth the drive from Green Bay, just next time we'll know to find a place to eat it rather than the McDonald's parking lot

I tried the World's Largest #Mozzarella Sticks, made right in West Allis, Wisconsin. Alphonso's The Original in West Allis, Wisconsin. From
Frank P.

Taking on the World's Biggest Cheese Stick: My Epic Taste Test | I discovered the world's most delicious cheese stick, and you won't believe the incredible taste until you try it yourself! I tried the World's Largest #Mozzarella Sticks, made right in West Allis, Wisconsin. Alphonso's The Original in West Allis, Wisconsin. From its mouth-watering aroma to its decadent and savory taste, the #world's largest #cheese stick is a feast for the senses that is not to be missed. So if you're looking for a fun and unique way to indulge in your love of cheese, be sure to check out this culinary wonder and experience the delicious taste of the world's largest #mozzarella cheese stick. I heard these things were big, but getting my hands on one made a true believer out of me, Big doesn't Taking on the World's Biggest Cheese Stick: My Epic Taste Test | I discovered the world's most delicious cheese stick, and you won't believe the incredible taste until you try it yourself! Get ready for the ultimate taste test challenge as we take on the World's Biggest Cheese Stick! Join us as we sample this epic snack to see if it lives up to its title. Watch till the end to find out if this giant cheese stick is worth the hype. Who will come out on top in this cheesy showdown? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more epic food challenges. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! Address: alphonsostheoriginal.com Alphonso's The Original 9130 W Greenfield Ave West Allis, WI 53214 414 755-0341

Garlic bread & Medium Family Pizza Special

Who's making this garlic bread so perfect? I have never had garlic bread or heck bread in general so fluffy & flaky! 10/10 will be going back!

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My son really liked the cheese pizza. My order was ready for pick up when I arrived and service was friendly.

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