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    Bala's Pizza

    4.7 (199 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Desserts, Salad
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    A slice that can fold easily
    Caroline D.

    The girl at the counter was pleasant. What's nice they have a soda dispenser vs bottles and cans. The ficus is pizza, simple menu and prices are affordable . You can buy by the slice. Tasty and the crust is thin and can fold line NY pizza should fold .

    Calzones, after we cut them in half.
    Lori B.

    Driving from Tampa on a rainy Friday afternoon in late June to cat-sit for the weekend, we were starving when we arrived at our son's townhouse and hubs was craving a calzone. After I fed the cat, we dove into Yelp to find nearby take-out options. The reviews for Bala's swayed us so we headed there, although I did wait in the car with Gilligan (our pup). Hubs' craving resulted in him ordering two separate calzones. They were HUGE! And once I realized Bala's sells pizza by the slice, I told him to also get a slice of their cheese pizza for us to sample. OH MY GOODNESS. That was a glorious slice of 'za. It was so amazing that we returned the following evening for a whole pie. And I was delighted to find that pizza exactly as delicious again. Our son told us later that Bala's is their regular go-to for pizza. Great minds think alike! Service was friendly and certainly efficient for Friday & Saturday nights. While our calzones were fantastic, I'm going back for the pizza.

    Meatball parmigiana pizza.
    Kate C.

    Bala's has changed my mind on pizza in Jax. I know - it's cliche to say the pizza here just isn't the same as NYC. A common complaint. However, Bala's comes pretty dang close! I ordered the meatball parmigiana pizza online and it said about 30 mins to be ready. I was there in 25 and they were ready for me! The pizza smelled delicious all the way home and it was still piping hot when I got it home and on my plate. First of all - the crust. Probably the closest you'll find to NY style crust here in Jax as far as I've tasted. The sauce - perfection. It tasted fresh and perfectly flavored. The meatballs - I'd like to know where they get them. I would buy just the meatballs alone to put in some sauce or just eat as an appetizer (or realistically a whole meal). The ricotta cheese was also fresh tasting and delish. The restaurant itself is in a cute little shopping center by my house. It is small with just a couple tables - typical pizza joint kind of place. The people are fantastic. Super nice. Might grab a couple slices and eat in for lunch in the near future. Definitely looking forward to trying their other pies - and interested in the Triple Threat. Seems like that would be a good party pizza.

    Great pizza

    Awesome pizza. Great service. Also has slices to be heated up as well. We will be back

    Triple Threat
    Candice W.

    What a great find!! I didn't even know this place was here and now I am Hooked!! Warm and courteous staff. Lots to choose from on the menu. Ice cold AC. We got an antipasto salad and the triple threat. Both were delicious and perfect!!

    Parma Rosa
    Caitlyn C.

    Another 5 star day. As always. Got another Parma Rosa per daughter's request and we ate it at a nearby park. Absolutely delicious! These newer pics about about a hr old so the pizza does have more flop- however no flop when you get it fresh!

    Greek Salad
    Kristine S.

    Bala's Pizza is the real deal! On our hunt for the best NY style pizza in Jax - Bala's shows up big. We called in our order for a large Bronx Bomber and a side Greek salad. After a short trek back from St. John's, we got to enjoy our delicious dinner. The Greek salad was a perfect appetizer. They loaded this salad with feta crumbles, Kalamata olives and pepperoncini - all so yummy. The Bronx Bomber was phenomenal! I loved the combination of pepperoni cups and the rosa pink sauce. The pesto was my absolute favorite! So many flavors that worked so perfectly together. It would be hard not to get this exact pizza next time. Bala's has the best NY style pizza I've had in the Jacksonville area. If you are thinking about giving them a try, do it now and you won't regret it!

    Kelly T.

    I am always looking for a good pizza place when I move to a new area. This place is on race track road near the new Winn Dixie shopping center. It is in a different strip shopping center on the opposite side of the road. The restaurant is predominantly a take out pizza shop, but they do have 3 tables for in person dining. The takeout business is very busy, but I was the only one eating there during the hour I was there. Service is friendly and relatively quick. The menu is extensive for a pizza place. They have 28 gourmet pies ranging in price from 23 to 26 dollars. You can also create your own pie. They also sell chicken wings, meatballs, garlic knots, salads, subs, calzones and dessert. I opted for the NYC Deluxe. It had pepperoni, sausage, beef, green peppers, mushrooms, and onion. The slices are very big. It was a good pizza.

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    Favorite pizza place in St. John's. Finally real NY style pizza in NE Florida. This place is the best!

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    A decent pizza option in the area. It always seems busy when we pickup. Grandma's pizza is obviously a favorite of many.

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    The pizza was delicious and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend the tiramisu! We will definitely be ordering again.

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    Do you serve wine or beer?

    No, not at the moment.

    Do you guys have delivery via UberEats, GrubHub or Door Dash?

    At the moment we are working on it. However, we are doing takeout if you’d like to call ahead at 904-217-7829 and come pick it up.

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