The drinks and buffalo wings at James' were great! Such a cute little corner spot, nice moody lighting plus string lights on the ceiling, and affordable prices. The bartender was great, she was able to get our wing order in right before the kitchen was about to close - and I'm so glad I was able to try the wings! Crispy skin, tender meat, and delicious buffalo sauce that wasn't too spicy for a late night snack, but still had the perfect flavor. read more

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I had pizza here several years ago (dined in) and thought it was pretty good. I recently got a take out pie with sausage and mushrooms and was very disappointed. It was very bland and the only thing you could taste were the mushrooms. The dough tasted like it was from the previous day. However, I also got an order of buffalo wings and they were good. read more

Best pizza in my opinion... If you can get it. We waited over an hour last time, and walked out . They do a huge take out service which I guess is first priority. Very popular place but call your order in a couple of hours before you plan on eating there read more

Might be beneficial to get your order to go, but order early. This small place gets busy. Friendly atmosphere. We tried everything from the pizza, wings, old bay fries and the steak sandwich. All delish. read more

I love there pizza soooooo much, and if you parmesan cheese on your pizza this is the place to go. They have a bunch of different pizzas you can do sweet sauce or hot cheese. If you're ever in shamokin pa and want a pizza this is the place to go. The service is good and the workers are so nice. read more

1 hour and 45 minute wait for pizza that sticks to your teeth, no thanks. While sitting there we saw dozens of pizzas go out for delivery.

Everyone loves the hot cheese pizza, but it's really inconsistent. We've tried ordering extra cheese but it's the same amount as if we didn't pay extra. Still yummy, regardless. The wings are some of my favorite in the area, though. I always order well done and they're perfection. Also, if you're in a hurry, this is not the place for you. Food takes a while, so go before you're hungry, have a couple of beers with friends and enjoy time together. It's kind of a dive bar so don't expect anything fancy. Service is good (sit your empty on the edge of your table and another will magically appear). read more

Great Pizza, great beer, friendly atmosphere. Room was comfortable temperature. Nice customers there.

Great pizza. It's worth the wait . Close to home in Shamokin. Friendly staff, open for many years at this location.

When I arrived in town I was told that this was the best pizza in the coal region. The restaurant is tiny and not welcoming in any way, either from the outside or upon entering. As for the food, the wings are subpar, the pizza is worse. The wings seemed to be made in old oil and the pizza seems to be made with the cheapest of ingredients. As for the drinks I ordered a beer because the liquor bottles all had shot glasses covering the tops which makes me think they have fly problems. The pizza is basically public school lunch pizza read more

This pizza has been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember. It's unique and I've heard all sorts of opinions, but for us...it's a taste of home! It's consistent, it's delicious! read more

More than likely the worst pizza you can buy and Shamokin next to Domino's. I hope you plan on waiting over an hour plus for nothing but pure disappointment. read more

Do NOT eat at James Pizza! My pregnant sister and my girlfriend are both on their way to the Emergency Room due to food poisoning from this disgusting place. We placed a very large order there tonight. The wings were so old that they were green inside! The ranch dipping sauce was rancid. Our pizza was so overcooked it was inedible. read more

Best Pizza on the planet. I've been around the world but I always come back to this place for great tasting and very original pizza. Try the hot cheese and steak if you really want to spoil yourself. The wings are also great with some BlueCheese and celery. Love it. read more

I've been eating James' pizza since I was a child visiting my grandparents in Shamokin. I'm now a 40-year-old man living in a NYC suburb and I wish there was a way to get this shipped out our way so I could enjoy it on a more regular basis. Although, my waist-line thanks me ;) It's really terrific, and very unique. People can keep their arguments over Brooklyn pie, Chicago deep-dish - whatevs. For me (and those already in the know) the magic slice lives in a quiet, historic former coal-mining mecca and is worthy of the pilgrimage to taste something so darn good. I just took a yearly jaunt to Knoebel's - and my mother "gifted" her kids with some take-home James' pizza for our coolers. Coolest mom ever. Eating it now, smiling ear-to-ear, and wanted to spread the love. read more

This is the best and most unique pie anywhere. It has been here a loooong time and hopefully will remain. And the prices are ridiculously low. Go here every chance I get. read more

The best pizza in the coal region! I stop here every time I'm home. Hot cheese and pepperoni... You will not be disappointed!

That's good pie, been going there since I was a kid, 250 pounds later it's still good pie.

This town isn't known for much, but James' Pizza is worth the trip. The building is old-school and like a trip back in time. The sights, smells, and flavor of this pizza never get old. An American gem. read more

If you didn't grow up in Shamokin, James' (pronounced "Jameses") is an acquired taste. If you were raised on excellent NYC/New Haven apizz', this is hardly pizza. BUT, it is a unique foodstuff. The sauce is bland, the texture is doughy. Plus, they put American cheese (!) on it. NOW, order one with hot cheese and other toppings if you wish. You will be happy. Go sit at the bar. If you're not from Shamokin, people will stare at you. They don't mean harm. 95% of the people in the joint have been friends for decades. Have a "personal pitcher" of Yuengling (just order "Lager"). And be patient. And don't say a negative word about Penn State or Notre Dame. Regulars get preference. Even then, service moves like a glacier, especially on Fri-Sat. Since people here were raised on the stuff, they swear by it as pizza. I maintain it is only a distant relative to actual pizza, but it is an outstanding foodie experience. read more

I grew up on this pizza and still love it just as much as I did (maybe more) as when I was younger. Its a hidden gem in a coal dusty town. Not to mention coal region prices! read more

Love this pizza on of my favorites only problem is they sometimes get so bussy they dont ansewer their phones.They have amazing sauce ,i usually get just pepperoni but their hot cheese pizza is really good to and their pizza with everything is really really good.I do get really thirsty from all the salt but it is really really good better then ive had in New York City read more

Certainly unique. Polite staff, felt very out of place though as for some reason other patrons kept staring in my direction. ( I was wearing a t-shirt, jeans and boots, nothing out of the ordinary). Had only a pizza and beer, so I can't speak for anything else. This was dough, sauce and cheese, but not traditional pizza by any stretch of the imagination. The sauce was bland, the crust was unique, slightly doughy, almost under-cooked in some areas and slightly crispy in others, not sure how they accomplished this, but it made for a unique pie, which I can appreciate.Here comes the kicker, they put American cheese, yes, White American cheese on it. It was slightly burnt in some areas which again made for an interesting and not unpleasant textural difference from slice to slice, but it came out piping hot (normally a good thing) but molten American cheese is no joke. Be wary if you're not a common diner here as you will get burned,Once it cooled, it became cold and oddly congealed very quickly. The two slices at the optimal temperate for consumption were a unique departure from pizza normality, but the first and latter slices simply weren't enjoyable. Not bad, but I'm not sure I would return. read more