Grabbed a pizza and a garlic bread here before a Loons game. Had wanted to try this place for quite a while and finally had the minute to do it. Didn't realize that there was no dine in option so was a little disappointed a out that. No problem though, it just became dashboard pizza! The pizza was really good. Just got a straight pepperoni and there was SO MUCH cheese!! Got a garlic bread too which had just the right amount of garlic butter on it. Service was prompt but not a lot of personality to go with it.. she took our order at the register but she was super flat. What used to be the dining room was actually pretty disappointing. Its become some sort of weird storage area which is such a shame. You can tell this place really used to be the place to go for a slice. In all, we'll definitely go back for the pizza, but definitely sad it isnt what it once was. read more

Checker Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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I Love this local pizzeria. Great pizza and service. Highly recommend this place. The crust is tasty and the Crown Royale is always our favorite pizza to order. Is it the best pizza in the Twin Cities? No, but it is a local pizza place with pizza that is way better than any Dominoes pizza. read more

It was overwhelmingly unimpressive. The inside needs to be gutted and reinvented, the pizza quality needs to be better, or the prices much lower. read more

I bought a couple of pizzas for my staff as a reward. Holy Mackerel! The pizza was perfect. The crust perfect thickness, sauce was amazing, which we all know the sauce makes the pizza. The amount of cheese was stupendously plentiful. Great staff, very helpful! read more

Some friends turned me on to this place and have ordered a few times in the past couple of weeks. Online ordering a plus Quick and prompt delivery Good pizza and they have an extra large size that works great for bigger groups. Ordered the pepperoni and sausage which was really good. Also ordered one of the best warm subs I have ever had. Creamy sauce with green olives on the all meat. Very tasty. Messy, but worth it. Ordered some donuts which I was thinking were mini and they were far from mini. Good size donuts, but need to be eaten right away when they are nice and warm or they get hard and chewy. Still tasty though. This place is a gem. read more

Hey, this place has terrific pizza at a reasonable price and the folks that run it are nice and accommodating. Great for pick up or delivery. not so much for dining in. read more

Local hmong owned pizza shop. Friendly and good pizza. Love supporting local businesses.

This was absolutely the worst pizza I've ever had. Carbone's, Papa Johns, Papa Murphy's, or even a frozen pizza would have been better. Don't waste your money at Checker Board Pizza. Snelling Ave N Saint Paul location. read more

So so so good. In my top 3 pizza places in the Twin Cities easily. The turnaround time is almost always faster than what they say it will be too! read more

Checker Board Pizza - Pepperoni & Green Pepper Pizza - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Pizza was cold, late and the cheese hardened over from being cold I ordered 10 pizzas you would think they could do better read more

I usually don't write reviews. But I ordered from this place and was impressed! Delivery came quick and I ordered wings, pizza and cheese bread and it was all fresh. I can tell this food is handmade with love. Better than any dominos. I will be ordering again! read more

Checker Board Pizza - Sausage and pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Our go to Neapolitan pepperoni pizza, perfect cheesyness and the crust is good to! Usually 25-30 mins when you phone order.

Such a hidden gem! We crave this pizza weekly and I have to eat at least two pieces on the car ride home. The crust, the sauce, the fast service, it's all good. read more

Ordered 2x Large and 1x XL. Pizza sauce is good and cheese. The Large are more like XL and XL is like a table. Worth every penny. Support this local mom and pop shop. read more

Best Cheesy Pizza In the Twin Cities! Fancy pizza is good and all but this place takes the cake for best "normal" pizza (this is a compliment). The cheese on the pizza is just so good! I love this place so much! read more

Tough crust, bland sauce. Much better years prior to pandemic. Delivered hot, but product was disappointing.

very good pizza n other cuisine at reasonable prices. will take cash n deliver. courteous staff. read more

Perfect late night greasy pizza and a great price. We ordered right after moving into the neighborhood and it was EXACTLY what we needed. The pizza was great and we ordered a side of cheese bread- also delicious. The delivery time estimate when we called in was a couple of hours, but the pick up time was only 20 minutes- so if you want to order for delivery plan accordingly! It's not anything gourmet, but it's exactly what you would expect from the menu and the price point. We'll definitely be ordering again! read more

Really good kids loved it Checkerboard PizzaClassic Pizza Fast and friendly Nice place read more

It's just so damn goooood! The sauce is spot on, cheese is slightly salty and the pepperoni is woven in between layers of cheese not just laying on top. The hot subs and garlic cheese bread are bomb too! Don't be turned away by the decor in or out! read more

Checker Board Pizza - Small Pep, perfect hand tossed crust! - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

My neighborhood Checker Board Pizza rocks! I've maybe had one or two disappointing situations with them, but that's with every relationship right? I love the variety of the menu, and everything is moderately priced. I realized that when you dine in, there are bonuses. For example, when you order a sub to dine in, it comes with chips. When you order it to go, it doesn't. My go-to's are the Turkey Sub, mozzarella sticks, meatball sub, lasagna, and garlic bread. I love that you have the option to spice up your sandwich with so many freebies. Quick. Convenient. Easy. Menu accessible online. read more

Great pizza and friendly service. Reasonably priced. About 15 mins from MSP airport. Highly recommend.

I called in a pizza order for pick up and had been told "it's the best pizza". The ladies working were SO nice, and worked fast and efficiently. I love the untouched decor, total flashback to the 80's and I hope it never changes. The pizza was really good, the cheese was chewy which is a really good sign of quality cheese and the pizza was loaded with my toppings of choice. I ordered a large and it was only like $16 with 2 toppings so that in and of itself is a great deal. The pizza was SO GOOD the next day but I adore cold pizza. I would %100 come back if in the area. read more

We have been trying to support local businesses during this time of COVID-19. I am so glad we ordered pizza from Checker Board. It was ready when promised and was perfectly packaged. We ordered a "King Me" pizza and a plain cheese pizza. Both were excellent. Crust was crisp, not too doughy and the sauce... Oh the sauce.... That is my litmus test for pizza. It tasted fresh, sweet without tasting sugary, seasoned without overpowering, and just the right ratio. My husband also loved the buffalo sauce wings. Bottom line: a fantastic local pizza parlor that focuses on what we all love: good homemade pizza and great prices. Bonus?? The homemade donuts are delicious- a must when you order. read more

This hole in the wall is incredible. If it was a car it would be considered a sleeper because while it looks pretty ordinary the pizza is superb. Quick and friendly service at a great price. Bread sticks are deliciously soaked in butter and the homemade donuts are hot and tast read more

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The xl pizza literally feeds 8 people for just over $23. The staff are very friendly and stayed open for us even though we walked in minutes to closing. The portion size for the price point really can't be beat. And ingredients are fresh and plentiful. read more

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Pretty darn good classic New York style pizza. They aren't the best in the twin cities but they are in the top 10 percent of pizza joints.

Our favorite neighborhood pizza spot! So delicious, flavorful and cheesy but not so much that you feel like you ate a cow afterwards. Quick and easy to order and pick up during COVID! read more

Holy goodness!! There's nothing better than a pizza layered with the perfection of love, lust, and lots of cheese. Treat yourself to Checker Board Pizza, she good!!! read more

Checker Board Pizza - Crust is PERFECTION. Toppings fresh!! This fukka has green olives too...pleased! - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

I wondered across this place from Yelp and decided to give it a try. I was looking for a small business and this location seemed to fit what I was seeking. I got carry out. The staff seemed busy but got me everything I ordered fast. In regards to the meal, the sub I ordered look massive but I was disappointed in the pizza quality for the large price. read more

Checker Board Pizza - a hand holding a sandwich - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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Best pizza spot in the twin cities !!!! We've been coming here since the 90s friendly people with great customer service skills clean establishment fast delivery GREAT FOOD & PRICES !!!!! read more

As good as neighborhood pizza joints get. Their breadsticks are always crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside - coated in an addicting parmesan & garlic butter sauce. The crust trends on the thinner side, and the sauce has good flavor to it. Plenty of cheese, all the grease you'd expect, and the italian sausage is the best in the Cities. I'm a proud regular. They tend to only have one delivery car, so it can take 60-90 minutes after ordering if it's a weekend night. If you're willing pickup in-store, it's rarely more than 20 minutes. read more

Called to order a pizza because a co-worker was had one delivered and it looked good when i called i was told they done delivery here even tho our co-worker had one delivered an hour earlier read more

Ordered the lasagna and pizza. The lasagna customer left wishing for pizza, not because the lasagna was bad, but because the pizza was so good! Friendly service too. read more

We ordered the pizza and small order of mozzarella sticks. The pizza was delicious! Very cheesy with a nice soft, chewy crust. For the price, can't be beat! Wasn't that impressed with the cheese sticks though. They were undercooked and tasted old. Gladly, the pizza made up for it! read more

Good, consistent pizza at acceptable prices. And since most [real] pizza places close at 9 or 10PM around here, Checker Board Pizza gets nearly all of my business. Don't ever change! read more

Pizza, subs, wings, pasta, and donuts--what's not to love? Small family-run pizza joint. The cheese is hot and gooey on the pizzas, eat it as soon as you can--nevermind the burnt tongue. I stopped going to subway for a few years after I had the subs here--just delicious. And now they have donuts...I don't care if I make a white cocaine mess on my shirt. Service is laid-back (a good thing imo) and they get you what you need plus extra (plates, utensils, etc). Occasionally you get the oddball panhandler wandering in because of the location but just shoot them with your laser eyes. read more

Checker Board Pizza - Gooey delight - Pizza Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

The food here is delicious, I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. I also met my husband Samuel Keke here.

We aren't hurting for pizza in the Midway (Luce, Eden, chains) but my go-to is Checkerboard. Cheap, simple Midwest (Minnesotan?) pizza cut into squares. It's style is like Red's Savoy's stunt double, plus they deliver until midnight. Nice sauce, good crust, and they really load the pepperoni and sausage on em. No frills, cheap and fast - made cheaper when you mention the online coupon from their website. read more

What's cheap, greasy, and available late at night? No, it isn't a 2 dollar hooker, it's Checkerboard pizza in Midway and it's freaking delicious. For a little over 10 dollars, you can get a giant pizza that is hot, fresh, and has the perfect amount of cheese and sauce with super tasty crust. It isn't the fancy pizza over at Pizza Luce and probably you wont be bringing this pizza home to mom, but when you're hungry and it's 10 pm and you've pretty much given up on your Weight Watchers diet (you'll start it up again tomorrow) this is the perfect pizza. I can never really understand the delivery drivers. They surely aren't the tattooed, pierced alternative kids delivering over at Pizza Luce, but they've got your hot pizza in their hands and you've got the cash in yours, so you'll make it work. One word of advice: do not try the donuts. Stick to the pizza. Don't do what I did and think, hmm, donuts? Why not? Because it's pretty much what you'd except from a pizza place making donuts, it isn't a good idea. read more