To be honest I've been stuck in mammoth for four days because my truck broke down. I'm staying right across the street at the motel 6. I was wrenching a bolt while laying on my back and the wrench slipped and smacked me in the face. I was having a full blown crash out. I stood up and saw John's pizza works across the street and I knew I needed a beer. I walked in and was greeted by Nyesia. Nyesia deserves a raise, a trophy, and probably her own holiday. The drinks were great, the service was even better, and somehow she managed to listen to me yap for an hour or two. Nice hire John read more

John's Pizza Works - A happy patron - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Came for food and drinks but stayed for Nyesia. Not sure who John is but he made a hell of a good decision hiring that lady. Food 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Nyesia 100/10 read more

Service was excellent but especially STEPHEN and NYESIA. They were extremely informative and thoughtful and luckily for me they happen to have the coldest modelo in the eastern sierra. 10/10 read more

Food was decent, service was some of the worst I may have ever seen. I politely asked 4 different employees over an hour and a half to switch 1 of their many tvs to the USC game, they all said they'd do it without any pushback... then it would never happen! Never seen this in my life in a pizza parlor, place wasn't too busy either. The coin machine didn't work for the games, our kids had to ask staff to help which took 10 minutes to get someone there. Half of the games were not operating. B for food, F for service! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing. Our order was almost 2 hours late from the time of order, and we were repeatedly told, "10 more minutes," then "5 more minutes," then "it's coming out now," only for nothing to happen. What made the experience worse was the lack of honesty and customer service. We were told the oven was broken, yet pizzas were continuously coming out for other customers. Later, we were told the order had already been printed, only to find out our pizza hadn't even been started nearly two hours after we placed the order. The gentleman who appeared to be in charge came out with a dismissive attitude and wasn't apologetic at all. Instead of acknowledging the delay or offering a sincere apology, he simply said, "It's not anyone's fault." Do you want a refund? A little honesty and common courtesy would have gone a long way. If there was a problem, just be upfront about it instead of giving repeated excuses and inaccurate wait times. Unfortunately, the poor communication and lack of accountability made this a very frustrating experience. I hope management takes customer service more seriously in the future. read more

Mozzarella sticks were freezer burned. They were disgusting. The atmosphere was nice, but damn the motz sticks were nasty. read more

John's Pizza Works - Mozzarella sticks - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Lady who took my order sounded about the most obnoxious person ever. Barely helpful, seems to hate her job like yo do some customer service don't answer the phone like it's a damn chore. These prices are wild too. I just picked up the food to order but as far as I can tell this place probably sucks if they're hiring this chick. read more

Our first impression was the friendly phone call we made to check if they had a patio and if they were pet-friendly--and guess what? They said, "Yes!" Whoop! When we walked in, we were quickly directed to the patio, just as we had requested. Our server, Ben, was so pleasant and had a great sense of humor. We started with some fried pickles , which were yum, and onions rings that were excellent, thin, fried, and crispy, of course! We had to try the garlic bread , which was tasty and toasty and a must-try appetizer. John Pizza was definitely a must, so we ordered a couple of pizzas to share. The crust was delicious and perfectly balanced with the toppings, and the cheese was just right, not too much. I highly suggest it as well. The ambiance was great, with a clean patio that had plenty of space. The music playlist was the perfect fit for the atmosphere. Thank you, Ben and Kai , for such a welcoming experience. See you soon. read more

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We were craving pizza and this was conveniently across the street from our hotel. We opted for the medium sized build your own pizza and it was perfect for 2 people. There's a small arcade corner and lots of tv's so perfect for families! read more

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Overpriced with multiple add on fees. If you use cash they round up and if you use card you have a surcharge fee. I paid $28.95 for a medium build your own pizza with pepperoni and pineapple. I'd compare the pizza to a frozen section pizza found at your local grocery store. I will be making my own pizza when I visit Mammoth. Besides the food, the restaraunt itself was extremely clean and organized and it's connected to a busy and lively saloon. The gentleman at the front register was very welcoming and informative which is why I'm giving 3 stars. I am a pizza snob so that's why I am grading harshly the pizza. The restaurant itself is nice. Not dog friendly but the saloon patio is :-) read more

Overview: Good pizza, opens late compared to most other places here in Mammoth (lots close around 9pm), close to the lodges and decent food for the price ---- Bbq Chicken Pizza Large 16" $36.95: - added pineapple for $3.75, total was $40.70 pre tax and tip - Chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, fresh cilantro and red onions - shredded chicken - we wanted more chicken - the addition of pineapple brought a great brightness to the pizza ---- Meat Lovers' Delight Large 16" $36.95 - Pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef - didn't have that much sausage on it - I liked the bbq chicken pizza better ---- Notes: - the tables were a bit sticky - the crust was a little dry - the pizza was good but not the best we've ever had - fairly crowded - food took around 15mins - solid choice for dinner - service was friendly when ordering in the front - ambiance was like sports bar meets pizza joint ---- Overall: Good pizza place if you're looking for a decent food choice after a day of hitting the slopes, they have beers on tap and ice cream too read more

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11/10 Crispy wings 10/10 Mammoth burger Cheese pull pizzas Tasty beer Overall a tasty dining experience. Only criticism I'd leave is the service late at night. Felt like the servers forgot that they were attending to us and left us waiting for 20min just for our drinks read more

John's Pizza Works - Medium Pizza pineapple with jalapeno - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

First and foremost I'd like to say THANK YOU to the kind person who left the review regarding my family's experience of being humiliated by our very very rude server who KICKED OUR FAMILY OUT AND TOLD US TO NEVER COME BACK on Saturday August 8, 2026. I was debating on leaving a review because i honestly didn't think anyone would believe me or even care, it seems like the servers and bar tenders are all a bunch of bullies that talk about their customers because of tipping. It's been a week and I'm still in shock of how we were treated. My parents, and siblings (5 of us total) stopped at John's Pizza as we always do on our last day in Mammoth. Once we were sat we waited 15 minutes for our server to take our drink order, when we told her we were ready to order food she told us we had to wait because she was under staffed, we understood and said ok, we just ordered waters and asked for straws because my little sister is special needs and needed it for her drink, after waiting another 15 minutes I went to the Bar and asked for some straws and he told me to wait for my server, after waiting another 10 minutes we just asked the bus boy to grab them for us. Once the server came to our table to take our order I told her that she had forgotten our straws and now she YELLS at us and tells us I TOLD YOU WE WERE UNDER STAFFED, 3 OF MY SERVERS DID NOT COME IN TODAY. We were surprised to get yelled at but continued to put in our order one medium pizza and a pasta dish. She never brought out food (another server did) she never brought the ranch we asked for (the bus boy did) it was a long night of being ignored and terrible service. When our server brought our tab we noticed what she said is a MANDATORY $12 tip, I asked the bus boy if I could speak with the manager and the same server came to our table and said she was the manager and the owner, when we told her that she KNOWS she did not deserve such a large tip, she yelled at us and said it was mandatory that she could show us on the menu where it states it's mandatory (I looked and you can look as well, a MANDATORY tip is for party's of 6 or more, there was only 5 of us.) She then said WHATEVER I WILL TAKE IT OFF! She went back to the register and yelled very loudly that we said she did not deserve a tip, but that's not true we just didn't want to give her a large tip, we were going to give it to the bus boy, but either way as you can see here on the Yelp page it says Tips are optional apparently that's a lie because the truth is if you do not leave a large enough tip you will get treated badly and embarrassed in front of all the other customers . She then returned with our change and yelled at us to NEVER COME BACK! Really? We told her how rude that was of her and she said WHATEVER GET OUT OF HERE! Under no circumstances are you supposed to treat your customers this way, Don't worry, we will NEVER return nor will the other 5 families that we usually travel with every year. John M. Please reevaluate and train your staff to treat customers better this was absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional. I can guarantee you this is an ongoing problem that will cause you to lose business . There are other family friendly pizza options in your area and we are definitely going to check them out from now on since we are no longer welcome at John's.. Any kind or favorable reviews are obviously from friends or employees. I'm not worried the truth always prevails and I'm sure this will not be the last bad service review your establishment receives. Especially when you have employees like our server who think they have the right to mistreat customers. Such a disgusting attitude from that young lady I hope she's proud of herself for causing my autistic sister to stem profusely because she saw her family getting yelled at! I've reached out to the restaurant to discuss this in private but have yet to get a response I hope my review does not fall on deaf ears. read more

John's Pizza Works - Hopefully the owner can help us with our receipt - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

We've been coming to John's for a long time. I remember sitting in here and watching Michael Vick get arrested on one of the TVs in here. John's has become a must every time we take a trip up to mammoth over the last 20+ years. It's nothing amazing but it is solid and consistent and something we look forward to every trip. We came up in June, July, August, & September and ate here or got takeout here all 4 times. Service is fine. Sometimes they've been short staffed which is understandable. Although we always sit outside, the inside of John's is very nice. Plenty of parking outside. Two things I don't love, the 5% packaging fee seems like a shake down, and my wife and I each had explosive diarrhea this last trip. We normally visit our last night before we leave, and that was a mistake this last visit. Driving home with mud butt was not the business. As always though, we will be back. read more

After a long day of driving, we were hungry. We came here for dinner. Was it because it was dinner time, because it was Sunday, or because there's many people vacationing? Idk. Whatever the case may be, it took ages for everything: for host to greet us, to seat us, to take our order and to get our food. My food came out first (the lasagna), but my husband's and son's 12" pizza took like an extra 10-15 min longer to arrive. I didn't want to eat until they had their food too. The food was mediocre. We were hungry, we ate it, but there was nothing exceptional about it. The inside was fine, your typical pizza pub. It was cramped. I wouldn't return, but to each their own. read more

John's Pizza Works - Lasagna and garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This pizza place is so good not sure how this doesn't have more positive reviews! I can't wait to come back with more people. We tried the supreme pizza and it came out pretty quickly. I liked absolutely everything about the pizza. Keep in mind that the smallest 9 pizza is not a great deal compared to the 12, but most pizza places get cheaper as you increase in size. We got the 18 and it is more than enough for three people. read more

John's Pizza Works - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Best food, service and vibe! Never go to mammoth without a stop at John's! Greta for adults and kids!

The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. We ordered through the counter service and self seating. Their pizza, shrimp pasta, chili, and kids pasta were great. They are pricey, though I suppose everything is in this town. Wr also ordered takeout another night and they were prompt and got the order faster than promised. read more

We are glad that we didn't take a recommendation from looking at the low scoring reviews. The food was awesome, along with the service. Amber was so friendly and accommodating. The pizza was delicious, as well as the drinks! Saloon atmosphere which was totally cool to see. Try it for yourselves, it's a great pizza and salad spot! read more

FYI: this place is a godsend for how late they serve food (kitchen close at 10pm) compared to other nearby gastropubs/bars. They don't just serve pizza, we actually got everything other than pizza on the menu LOL. Everything was in GENEROUS portions, but seriously were all great options! We loved the amber ale beer. read more

John's Pizza Works - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Our server was great! I didn't catch her name but all the staff was awesome as well. The pizza and wings were great. It's a sport bar so watching a game makes it a good choice. They also have pool! read more

This restaurant displays different prices online and then charges you more when you place an order over the phone. When we spoke with the manager, he blamed the third-party company where the prices were posted. To me, this raises concerns about potential weights and measures violations. I also ordered a large premium pizza with pepperoni on only half of it. The girl at the register charged me an additional $5 for the pepperoni. Shouldn't I pay less when requesting a topping on only half of the pizza, or at the very least, not be charged the full $5 for an additional topping? The total came to over $40 for a large pizza. There are clearly some questionable pricing practices here, and the restaurant really needs to review and clarify its pricing. Customers should be able to see consistent, transparent prices and know exactly what they will be charged before placing an order. read more

This place was super awesome! All the waiters were super fast and friendly. The food was fantastic and they have a nice bar with plenty of tv's to watch sports or whatever else you want to watch. They also have a pool table and some other games. This place is bussin would recommend! read more

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Great service as well as ambiance. The food is just as probably even more amazing. Would try back.

Megan is awesome. sat at the bar had great drinks and pizza! old fashion Megan's way!

Good god almightyyyyy! Jess gives the best service west of the mississippi and it's NO CONTEST. The food-phenomenal. The prices- unbelievable. But the damn SERVICE is why I'm gonna be returning. She put the game on for me and the boys. She changed the channel when it was over... I could go on and on. Thank you so much, John. Your pizza WORKS. and your employees WORK. John's Pizza works is the WORKS. I'll damn be back. read more

Super family friendly place. They have two areas, one that has full service and cocktails and the other without- where you can order and wait for your food sit where you like- which is great if you have kids! The pizza was super yummy, reminds me of pizza growing up. read more

John's Pizza Works - Cheese Only - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Arrived from out of town and although we arrived 45 mins before closing. Staff were quick and friendly. We just made sure we quickly ordered. We order two pizzas and wangs. Everything was delicious. read more

Went to John's today. My favorite spot in Mammoth for tasty food and drinks. Megan , the bartender had the best energy and kept everyone laughing at the bar. If you're looking for a spot with fun ambience John's is definitely the spot. read more

Very expensive...food was good..$50 for a large pizza..I could see maybe $30 to maybe $40 for a large but $50 is way to much

Was hoping for more based on the review but just very average pizza. Lots of energy inside and a bit too dark and dungy for me but hey you might like it. read more

Last few times this restaurant has not been as good as it was once. We come every summer and spend a week in mammoth and stop by this restaurant. Pizza is good. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Last few times service has been poor . read more

We have been here numerous times even eating here earlier this week. This place WAS a family favorite! Today's experience was something else and will cause us to never return! When we ordered were quoted 25 minute wait time. We sat and waited. It was busy so we didn't think anything of it as the 25 minute mark came and went and understood that they quoted us too short. Then at the 50 minute mark we when to inquire only to find out our order was never ticketed or called and placed directly in the hot case. No one at the counter knew this happened as they had to scramble to find our pizzas. Hector the Manager on Duty has no care or concern that we waited almost an hour while our order sat in the heat case. He did not apologize and said there was nothing he could do. Both cashiers just stood there stunned and continued to play on their phones the whole time we were sitting in the waiting area, the only ones in the waiting room. We also had to tell Hector that we had a salad that he had to find. Moral of the story - avoid this place if busy, they can't keep track of orders. I'll miss that Pesto Pizza! read more

Nyesia was the BEST server ive ever had. She was so attentive and kind. Can't wait to come back!

Service was fast and they're open late which was a plus. Very quaint old pizza joint vibes. Will say our small pizza felt a lot more like a personal clocking in at about the size of my hand. $17 (with tip) felt a bit criminal. It tasted good and came out hot and quick but would have rather got more at dominoes. read more

Stop by after an overnight backpacking trip. I will say their pizza is good, the beer was cold. The service was mediocre, staff were not friendly, seemed like if you were not local then you get a different type of customer service. The place has good seating outside and inside. One side of order and self service and the other side is table seating with a server. read more

John's Pizza Works - Pizza Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Not sure where John is, but this place is in desperate need of fresh food. Pizza and boneless wings clearly reheated from frozen, tastes like anything you could buy from the freezer aisle but for 5x the price. Could not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Pretty good pizza - quick with the pasta and salad so appreciate that. Asked for side of garlic bread ...never came. Waitress said they are busy...sure but 30 minutes for two slices of bread? And then trying to sneak in the surcharge fee...total garbage move. That alone will make me never come back. read more

Wow, you talk about service ?! John's Pizza Works has amazing service!! Kai and Whitney rock as servers! They're on it. We came in to have great pizza, cold beer and watch a hockey game. The vibe here is awesome.!! We definitely make this a stop on our fishing in the trip.. read more

I truly hope the real Owner and or Manager sees this review. I was appalled today after how I saw a supposed manager/owner treat a family (yes with their children present) I was in close proximity to this family and I overheard everything that happened from beginning to end. The young lady server (who later stated she was the manager/owner of the restaurant) was not attending to this family, I heard them ask for several items and I saw they waited long periods of time and ultimately didn't even receive what they had asked for, when they brought it to the young lady's attention she very loudly and rudely told them that they were under staffed that day. That is no excuse to treat your patrons with such disrespect. After all the disappointments the same server/owner/manager of the restaurant added what she said was a mandatory large tip for the family of 5, that's when I'm assuming the mom asked to speak with the manager and thats when the same young lady server/manger/owner showed up and yelled at them again. The woman stated she did not deserve such a large tip and the server/owner/manager went back towards the register and very loudly told everyone that the woman said she did not deserve a tip, that's not what she said she stated that the service was not worth such a large tip, she never said she was not going to leave one. The server/owner/manager comes back with change and she very Loudly and Rudely tells the family to NEVER COME BACK!. A real owner or manager should never ever treat a patron like this. I was so embarrassed for that family. I will never ever give a place that allows this kind of treatment my business. There were better more professional ways to handle this situation. It's not the families fault that they were under staffed. I highly suggest another family pizza place that knows how to treat a family especially in front of children. Shame on you server/owner/manager shame shame on you! read more