KJ&#x27;s Pizzeria

Amazing pizza, great atmosphere, best pizza in the Midwest, loved it and they're open till midnightread more

The Margarita and K-7 Kombo pizzas were great. The kid's personal pizzas were a good value…read more Actually, the food in general had reasonable pricing. Service was nearly immediate when we walked in and our drinks were filled as quickly. So the restaurant nails food and service, but the first thing I noticed, however, is the atmosphere. My daughter said it reminded her of Wall-E's home. Some will love this eclectic ambiance some may hate it. The real issue is the broken down nature of so many items (Bathroom fixtures, games, and alcohol cooler). It gave me pause. Glad I stayed. On closer look this place is great for families with kids. Many tables have TV's, which work out well while you wait for the pizza's to cook. So I will give this place four stars but only because of the state of the environment. I recommend you try this place and hope management can improve first impressions so they don't lose customers before they discover the great flavor.

The model train that runs through the dining room and the game room.

Margharita

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Pizza Hut

2.7(19 reviews)

1.2 mi

This Place is great! I never outpizza the hut! the slogan is true in commercials! i like it better…read morethan Gambino's Pizza in Eudora!

Great food and fast service! super impressed with how clean the store was and the whole staff was…read morevery kind and acco

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Apogee

4.5(74 reviews)

11.1 mi

Apogee was a great find. There is a lot of room inside and it's super clean. The service was great…read moreand I got my order in fast. I got my coffee to go, and it was sooooo good. I think it was the best coffee I've found in the area. My latte was smooth and full of flavor. I'm excited to get back and try another!!! Great service, great coffee!

Best cold brew I've had in quite some time…read more The barista was cheerful and knowledgeable... I was grateful for the recommendation, because this drink was seriously good! Apogee shares a building with ROKC rock climbing so it's a bit off the beaten path of a typical coffee shop vibe, but with cold brew this good I doubt you'll care.

Nothing like setting up a board game while enjoying a nice afternoon beer

Our popular cookie skillet is back!

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When the light hits just right

MOD Pizza

4.5(138 reviews)

11.9 mi

Came in after seeing all the rave reviews! Didn't know anything about this place going in. Was…read moreshocked to see how many customizable options for pizzas there were and how well priced the food was! There are endless amounts of possibilities for your customizable pizzas that you could create. I went in for lunch and saw many people having a great time. You build your pizza similar to a sandwich shop where you tell them all you want on it ranging from crust, sauce, cheese, etc. Pizza comes out very quick and I was shocked with how great it was!

MOD Pizza does reset your MOOD!! Hands down, the best pizza…read morein town! From now on, this is the only place I'll go for pizza. (MOD - made on demand). As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the amazing smell of fresh baking. The place was very clean, and the staff was friendly. It wasn't too crowded on a Saturday night, but that might be because I went in late. I noticed a lot of people picking up to-go orders. I built my own 11 inch pizza and loaded it with over 20 toppings - different sauces, meats, veggies, seasonings, and cheeses all on a Mod Pizza base. The crust is somewhere between thin and regular (but still on the thinner side) and super flavorful. Even with so many toppings, the pizza tasted fantastic, way better than any other pizza place in the city.And the best part? It only cost around $11 (before tax)! What more could I ask for? I also tried a salad, which was good, but the pizza was the real star. I 100% recommend this place! You won't be disappointed. Get creative with your toppings and enjoy your perfect pizza!

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Gambino's Pizza

3.5(22 reviews)

7.4 mi

Amazing food and salad bar! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! The lobby is always clean.read more

Typical Gambino's. Have eaten here multiple times. Every time is good! Had a large Mobster to go…read morelast weekend and it was amazing as usual. Lunch Buffett is always good. One suggestion would be to put out more specialty pizzas on the buffet like they do at the Gambino's in Gardner. Good food regardless!

Mobster large pizza.

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Sarpino's Pizzeria

4.4(20 reviews)

9.0 mi

Sarpinos is the perfect pizza spot to go to for late night pizza. They are open until 2am and you…read morecan either pick it up or choose delivery. They have customizable pizzas or you can choose one of their speciality pizzas. They also offer subs, pastas, calzones, and wings. You can't go wrong with choosing sarpinos as your late night pizza option and their pizza is very delicious.

We are a frequent here. Seriously about every two weeks. This is a family favorite, and being here…read morein Olathe, with its proximity, it is our go to. Next time I'll add the photos. I always get the bar bq personal pizza and get my kiddos a large cheese. Their online ordering is clutch.

Mozzarella Sticks

Tiramisu

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Greek Salad

Old Shawnee Pizza-Lenexa

3.6(199 reviews)

8.6 mi

What a Wonderful Place!! The staff was incredible, especially the bartender. She took such…read moreexcellent care of our party of two tables. Pizza was delicious!!! The raspberry donut topped cheesecake was incredible!! So Happy we discovered Old Shawnee Pizza!!!

Visited on a Saturday - the pizza was again. excellent - made well, generous toppings and clearly…read moremade with fresh ingredients. There were quite a few people there so it was busy enough but not crowded. The music was a bit loud for an afternoon, but not bad. So there was no real reason we should have sat there for 10 minutes waiting for a waitress. So service list s half-star today. We will definitely return as we love the pizza & always willing to overlook a bust wait staff, within reason.

Lots of bourbon

Cannoli (1)

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CRAB RANGOON DIP

Casey's

3.1(7 reviews)

1.3 mi

We stopped at this Casey's on a recent trip and it was great! Super clean, nice restrooms, and…read moredecent snacks. This is one of their newer locations and it honestly lives up to the hype built around them. Definitely on the same par as QT, which is a big win if you're on the road.

FOUND A FINGER NAIL CLIPPING IN MY PIZZA From a few bites…read moreeating De Soto Casey's pizza only to notice what looked like a finger nail clipping; my perception was right because IT WAS. Knowing this information I know DAMN WELL THE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE GLOVES WHILE TOUCHING THE FOOD THEY SERVE YOU. They must be hiring children to cook their pizza with finger nails clippings all over A PIZZA THATS A NO

FINGER NAIL CLIPPING ON PIZZA

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Minsky's Pizza

3.6(116 reviews)

9.6 mi

Best pizza and service! Recommend the original crust and their house salad. Fast serviceread more

Great pizza, great ambiance, and great service. Brittain was an awesome waiter! Very attentive!read more

I don't think they sweep much.

Vegetarian Detroit- so good but next time will ask them to go easy on the arugula

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New Detroit pizza (gluten free) looks like a hot mess but it was delicious.

Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise

5.0(16 reviews)

10.2 mi

A must go place!! The most kind owners with some very good wines turned into one of our favorites…read moreplaces!! I highly recommend to any wine lovers!

Must go here!!! Such a gem. The Irvine family is so lovely and they love to share their wine…read moreknowledge. The whole business is a labor of love, and so much fun! This is the perfect day trip.

I love businesses that have cats- this winery has two- Lucy and Popcorn

Wine

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Lars E.

8 years ago

For a long time, life simply cruised by in DeSoto Kansas- almost literally the only reason to stop on the downtown drag was to go to the public library or post office. KJ's is in a small town with few restaurants. With KJ's on the main drag, there is now reason to stop, relax, and eat the best pizza in KC. The crust is made to a delicate level of crunchiness and sponginess. Unexpected flavors pop in each each bite. Each pizza made is an with an artful combination of flavors. The outside seating offers a new way to see the town and enjoy an evening. I am gong back! read more

Alanna W.

5 years ago

This pizza is absolutely PHENOMENAL. I can easily say it is the best I've ever had. The crust is the perfect thickness, crispness and somehow also manages to be airy. The toppings and cheese were so fresh and it was all cooked to perfection. To put the cherry on top, the staff was so welcoming and friendly and the service was exceptional. 12/10 recommend! read more

Jesse A.

7 years ago

Extremely happy I was able to stumble across this pizzeria. Right from the start I was greeted by a young-man who made every effort he could to make me, and my better-half, enjoy our experience. I will definitely be going out of my way to get another "The Farmer" pizza! Thanks for the awesome service and the amazing pizza. read more

Mindy M.

5 years ago

Excellent pizza! Very friendly staff! Love their homemade dough that's aged, which makes it very unique. They remodeled the old Outpost Building in downtown Desoto and it has a special charm about it. They have a very unique selection of pizzas, fbut my favorite will always be the Lite-n-up. read more

Samantha G.

5 years ago

Best hometown pizza ever! Rod, the owner, is always kind and happy to see his customers returning! For fast, delicious and reasonably priced fresh ingredient pizzas, KJ's Pizzeria is our go to. read more

Connor B.

8 years ago

The pizza is delicious. There are tons of pizza restraunts out there nowadays, and i've got to say that the pizza sold here is fresh, made from scratch, and incredible. Highly reccomended read more

John E.

8 years ago

A short drive for some of the best pizza. I will return every time I'm in KC. Fresh ingredients assembled and cooked to perfection!!!! Get out of the busy city for a great meal! read more

Maria W.

8 years ago

Best pizza of all time. Crust incredible- ingredients fresh and full of flavor. Owner came out to make sure we enjoyed our experience. Great service!!! Must go back! read more

Will M.

8 years ago

This place is fantastic! No more Pizza Hut! The pizza is as close to homemade in the metro area. Friendly staff and super service.

John G.

8 years ago

Great place! Clean, friendly & the food is great. Fresh ingredients, lots of cheese. You won't be sorry. I'll be back.

Mark H.

7 years ago

Great pizza friendly staff loved the farmers pizza but hey how can you not like a Iowa pizza maker GO HAWKEYES !

Patsy A.

134

7 years ago

KJ's ingredients are fresh and locally sourced when possible. Love the hometown feel and love the food.

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