Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    John's Pizza Cafe

    3.7 (131 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order John's Pizza Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    John's Pizza Cafe Photos

    JOHN'S PIZZA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - John's Pizza Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    This pic sums up the whole experience
    J.R C.

    Updated review; Unfortunately my past experiences were just that. In the past. I Ordered a pan pizza and cheesy bread sticks. Sounded like a nice lazy Saturday summer lunch!! But Upon opening the box of bread sticks they were dark brown and as hard as a rock. Clearly they had cooked before and reheated in the oven. They weren't even edible. The taste was as if the oven hadn't been properly cleaned in a very long time. When opening the pizza the toppings were a mess and the crust was barley even cooked. A mess of water was underneath the pizza! I could only have one piece due to it tasting like a dirty oven and they amount of greasy water. The mushrooms tasted like they came from a can and the sausage was hard on the top. Not sure how this pizza went so wrong.... I love pizza and can usually handle a little grease but this was crazy. I won't be ordering here again. Which is a bummer since it's a local restaurant and close to my house. Seriously.... What a dang bummer!!! I hate leaving negative reviews. But this was just the worst pizza I have had in a long time.

    Sausage, Mushroom, and Broccoli Calzone.
    Rachel J.

    What can I say, John's Pizza Cafe is by far one of the best in the Twin Cities, possibly even anywhere. Their selection of toppings alone is amazing, I mean, you can get just about anything you could want, and it's always delicious, fresh, and cooked to perfection. The portions are exceptionally generous! I have actually never dined in at the new location (across the intersection from the old location), despite ordering for delivery or pick-up for many, many years. The staff has always been friendly, charming, and never expressed impatience as I dallied over what ingredients I wanted in any of my orders. Their pizzas are really amazing, but I am seriously in love with their Stromboli and my fiance is a big fan of the Calzone. This last weekend for a Birthday we ordered and it was fantastic, they're consistently wonderful.

    Papas verde.
    Kang L.

    My go to pizza/burger joint with my kids. Their pizzas are always good and cheesy, usually quick service and polite staff. My favorite burger here is the Tennessee BBQ burger. It's big and can get sloppy so I normally cut it in half. Most of the time, I end up eating only half or a bit more since we usually order other food such as their applewood bacon mac and cheese which is super cheesy and creamy. My kids loved their french fries served with ranch.

    Bacon Bleu Burger and tots

    See all

    Photo of Phil R.
    9
    272
    870

    14 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy S.
    0
    79
    24

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Best pizza ever! Add fresh garlic! Super fast delivery!! It is exactly the mood booster we need after a hard week!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Really good pizza, everything was hot and fresh. Great customer service and I approve the ranch sauce as well

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Delicious pizza, staff is helpful and friendly and it is clean! Found it on Yelp and not disappointed.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    The pizza was terribly greasy. The first time I wasn't able to eat a pizza. The cheese bread was fine

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jua Y.
    42
    9
    3

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim Y.
    17
    5
    0

    7 years ago

    Best pizza in St. Paul. Creative menu with considerable attention to quality. Will definitely be back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steve S.
    72
    47
    16

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nate D.
    9
    65
    13

    12 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - John's Pizza Cafe

    You might also consider

    Mandalay Kitchen

    Mandalay Kitchen

    4.4(58 reviews)
    1.1 miMidway

    We went there before they closed down for renovation…read more Stuffed tofu is definitely my favorite item out of everything on their menu. It was crisp and vegetables inside felt fresh. The sauce that came with it is also a perfect pairing to the dish. The 4 pieces really fill you up so definitely good for its price. Portions are definitely good at this restaurant and you can easily find street parking in the neighborhood behind. Mohinga was okay. It was behind the first two times I came here. The fish cake in Mohinga was tasty as well as the fried peas. The boat noodle has very rich flavor. Broth was good and they gave generous amount of bean sprouts. La Phat Ye was good. They normally don't offer iced but we asked them to change. Overall, it's a great restaurant with decent prices and we hope that we can get back into business ASAP.

    I feel blessed to say that one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in the United States is…read moreliterally right here in the Twin Cities, because the food here is heavenly to the point of me consistently returning despite living far from the establishment. In terms of food, there is a mixture of Burmese, Thai, and Karen dishes, and each one that my friends and I have ordered has been a hit. The tea leaf salad has amazing texture because of peanuts and fried garlic, which provide crunchiness, and has amazing flavor because of lemon juice, fish sauce, and tomatoes. The noodle salad has a light taste without adding the given lime piece, and then the rich nutty taste gets evoked and elevated upon adding lime juice. The zaap crispy has very well-seasoned fried chicken pieces, and medium spice level gives it a good amount of flavor. The shan khao soi is so creamy and tasty that even tasting the curry broth itself is a sensational experience, and the chicken leg included literally has "fall off the bone" meat. The boat noodle has a mixture of sweetness and savor, while the sweet flavor does not overpower anything at all. Finally, the mohinga clearly has fish cake flavor and texture fully infused, making it authentically delicious. We also ordered the knyaw iced salad, which was a mixture of ice along with crackers and other types of sweet ingredients. I thought it was very similar to a type of Vietnamese dessert called chè ba màu (three color pudding), and fully enjoyed it. The establishment only had one dessert, and I thought that was sufficient. While the street contains many excellent restaurants, I personally believe that this establishment stands out in terms of taste. I must also mention that since my friends and I arrived when barely anyone else was there each time we had gone there, we never experienced any service delays that some have mentioned in their reviews. I probably will give this place a 5 rating anyway even if I experience slowness, although I hope I don't.

    Photos
    Mandalay Kitchen
    Mandalay Kitchen
    Mandalay Kitchen

    See all

    Nelson Cheese & Deli - Veggie on wild rice bread. Chipzzz.

    Nelson Cheese & Deli

    4.5(211 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $

    Been stopping by Nelson's for years! Need the perfect lunch...look no further!…read more Street parking available nearby! This is a no frills, but well-oiled machine of a deli! The line is usually out the door during the lunch rush, but don't worry...they'll get you through quick! Well-staffed with people that are excited to see you and excited to make you something delightful! Sandwiches (warm or cold) and salads are the name of the game! Choose your line, order it up as is or custom, and grab your soda/chips to make it a meal and you are set! On my latest visit, I had the Old Fashioned, which was perfect! Made a few swaps including a french roll, no tomatoes, add pickles! Perfect lunch size, great value, and quality ingredients! There's a reason people will wait in line for this spot! I can't recommend it enough!

    Favorite lunch spot in the metro! Nelson's serves sandwiches (hot and cold), salads, pasta salads…read moreand even specialty hot dogs! Their sandwiches are fresh and delicious! Huge portions too! The lunch combo is my go to. They have limited hours and usually a line at peak lunch hour but it goes super quick. The staff is always friendly and they have never messed up an order of mine! The store itself has a small parking lot but there is no seating available inside. They are located just a block or two away from Como park which has picnic tables available to have a nice lunch outside!

    Photos
    Nelson Cheese & Deli - Sandwich menu

    Sandwich menu

    Nelson Cheese & Deli - Walk-in special 2, with meatball sandwich and potato salad side

    Walk-in special 2, with meatball sandwich and potato salad side

    Nelson Cheese & Deli - Inside sandwich counter

    See all

    Inside sandwich counter

    yum! Kitchen and Bakery - Try our reuben sandwich served with house made chips at yum! St. Paul.

    yum! Kitchen and Bakery

    4.1(119 reviews)
    2.6 miMerriam Park
    $$

    I've been to the Yum in SLP numerous times, but never this location - I'm so glad I finally made it…read morein! PARKING There's free street parking nearby, but they also have their own parking lot - which is a huge help in this area! SEATING This space is massive - you'll almost certainly find a table here! That's a huge relief for me and a reason I'll come back. MENU You can find a ton of stuff here, from pastry case and baked goods, sweet treats, cafe drinks, and even full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New update: they now have a menu that notes gluten free options!! This is huge - and was a reason I didn't go to Yum as much in the past. I'm so thankful for this! Counter service was friendly and helpful, and they have staff bring out your items to your table. I got a matcha and a dessert item that was GF, and both were delish. The music was a bit loud on my visit, but I put headphones on and enjoyed a seat by the window.

    Hmmm so this place is interesting. Kind of a tasting experience, small portions but many options…read moreand a bit pricey. The service is okay, nothing exceptional though. The ambiance is lively but also a spot to enjoy and maybe lock in. My group of 3 was sat at this circular table, it didn't really accommodate space and our food, but luckily I was the only one with food. The coffee kind of sucks, lots of milk and not warm enough. It tastes like it should cost what it did, and my parents were upset with it. They didn't finish theirs and they're the kind of people to order multiple, so that speaks for itself. The food was okay but I don't quite understand the vibe of this place yet. It's a mix of a bakery but with food, so I can't tell if I should come hungry or plan on grabbing a bite.

    Photos
    yum! Kitchen and Bakery - Beer and prosecco on tap at yum! St. Paul

    Beer and prosecco on tap at yum! St. Paul

    yum! Kitchen and Bakery - Fish & chips served daily between 11 AM and 8 PM at yum! St. Paul.

    Fish & chips served daily between 11 AM and 8 PM at yum! St. Paul.

    yum! Kitchen and Bakery - Yum! St. Paul, located on the corner of Snelling and Selby Avenue

    See all

    Yum! St. Paul, located on the corner of Snelling and Selby Avenue

    Green + The Grain

    Green + The Grain

    5.0(4 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown St. Paul

    If you're looking for a salad for lunch, this is the place. Located in the skyway, it's a very open…read moreand clean space. They have standard salads you can choose from or a build your own. I did the build my own for the first time but might go with the standard options next time as I think you get more for the price. It's also confusing what topping options they have since nothing is labeled so it's hard to decide and make quick decisions, especially when you see a line of people behind you. The salad tasted fresh and high quality. You choose your salad toppings, they mix for you and then you checkout. I came on a Tues at 11:30 and there wasn't a line initially but by the time I left there was one forming. They are pricey, but what salad place isn't. My salad was $14 without tax since I added avocado for an additional $1.5.

    Ordered for delivery. I've been told this location is in the St Paul Skway, pretty clean and mainly…read moreopened for Lunch. Built My Own Bowl and Customer Service did a great job on presentation. Fresh ingredients, great flavor, and enough dressing (other places this has been an issue) to mix well. They offer catering for wraps, bowls, fresh fruit, drinks, etc and a pretty good variety for even the pickiest eater. Follow me for more reviews and message me what I try next. If you found this Helpful, please click that button. Thanks!

    Photos
    Green + The Grain - Inside area

    Inside area

    Green + The Grain - Build Your Own

    Build Your Own

    Green + The Grain - Cowboy wrap

    See all

    Cowboy wrap

    Iron Ranger - Iron Range Nachos

    Iron Ranger

    4.2(175 reviews)
    2.3 miSummit Hill
    $$

    This place is so cute. We walked in at 11:08 and they don't open until 11:30 and they very…read moregraciously sent us and served as immediately. At 11:30 we were just finishing up our meal. I had the fish and chips it was amazing. Super crispy fish very meaty and not separated from the batter. French fries are frozen fries the kind I really like. My husband had the shrimp tacos I stole the shrimp as I don't like all the rest of the stuff on there it was amazing. He really liked his tacos. My friend had the porketta Cubano and she went for the spicy giardinero she said her nose was running but it was totally worth it. The sandwich was very good. She had fries also. Highly recommend this place It is a little pricey. But good ingredients are expensive

    On an unseasonably warm day in October, we decided to hunt down a patio to soak up whatever was…read moreleft of the residual summer sun. This place looked like a solid spot for some classic bar food and it did not disappoint! Upon walking in you're greeted with a small but charming pub, but as you continue to walk, the back opens up to a large parking lot patio with full sun! We ordered an old fashioned and a beer to cheers a new job offer I had received, then Fish & Chips, and the Porketta Cubano Sandwich. The meals were hearty and cooked well, very large portions, and hit the spot. I love the addition of giardiniera to add pops acid to break up an otherwise meaty & cheesy sandwich. We street parked behind the building in a residential area and walked to the restaurant. If you're looking for a great patio, standard, yet slightly elevated bar fare, and good vibes, this is a great spot! Note: the patio had lots of bees.

    Photos
    Iron Ranger
    Iron Ranger - Porketta sandwich and fries - best sandwich ever.

    Porketta sandwich and fries - best sandwich ever.

    Iron Ranger - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    The French Hen Café - Blueberry pancake. Must order!!!

    The French Hen Café

    4.1(430 reviews)
    1.6 miCathedral Hill
    $$

    Amazing service, fabulous food and great space. Brunch to celebrate my mom's 82nd and wanted to…read morefind a new place we've not gone. Totally worth giving this wonderful restaurant a try. Street parking was easy, greeted as soon as we got there and it kept going uphill till the end. Servers make you feel so welcome and the food, oh, the delicious food! We split two meals (sweet and savory). Omelette was so flavorful, super good caramelized onions! PANcake was warm, decadent and comforting. We will be back!

    If I lived in the neighborhood and could walk here, I'd rate it higher. The vibe reminds me of a…read more70s hippy cafe that I initially thought cute. That said, I found the tables claustrophobically close and the accoustics extremely loud. Most tables were for 2, but we were seated next to a 3 top that felt uncomfortably close. That 3rd person at the table next to me, who had extremely long hair, swished her hair *over* my plate of food more than once. At that point, I asked for a box to take my food to go just to escape the rude patrons sitting next to me. While I found the food well prepared and tasty, given the street parking only, menu prices, loud accoustics, and dense seating, I would probably opt to go elsewhere. There are other breakfast restaurants I prefer. It pains me to say this, because breakfast is my favorite meal to eat, and I'm always seeking someplace new to try. What did I get to eat: a tasty omelet with greens, gruyere cheese, and bacon served with hashbrowns and toast. The omelet and hashbrowns were both 5/5. The toast was borderline burned to my taste.

    Photos
    The French Hen Café
    The French Hen Café - Beautiful fresh flowers at each table

    Beautiful fresh flowers at each table

    The French Hen Café - Omelette special with a side of fruit

    See all

    Omelette special with a side of fruit

    John's Pizza Cafe - pizza - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...