Incredible food! Ambiance could use a tune up but if you're in the area looking for an amazing sandwich, in and out in less than 20 minutes, this is the place for you. They seem to sell a lot of pizza as well but I've always been blown away by their "grinders" which are really just speciality sandwiches. It appears to once have been a Wendy's but Mata's has called this place home for years. A local gem in a city less traveled due to Oxford consistently building more chain restaurants. Highly recommended! read more

Stopped by for a salad but forgot to ask them to hold the cheese. They prep their salads beforehand so, there's that. The salad looked good but the romaine lettuce wasn't crisp or green. There were a bunch of white hard pieces of lettuce which means it was the stalk part and not the leafy parts. Not enough onions either. I hate half only cause I knew I had to study and didnt want to be interrupted from my stomach pangs later. Probably wouldnt return. Their pizza and sub menu looked good so perhaps thats a little better. read more

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Food is always great! I highly recommend the meat lovers pizza and a salad! A good combination.

I've been to Chicago multiple times and I will always tell everyone I know. MATAS has the best pizza hands down! I don't know anyone that can compete with the flavor of their pizza... if you do know let me know asap lol. read more

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We loved our pizza and the Greek salad! The cheese over the toppings was perfect and the crust was so nice and crispy- perfect flavors. Fantastic service from the team there as well! Thank you! We will be back read more

Food was delicious! And the team was super nice. Make sure to check out their desserts too! read more

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Wow! Fabulous pizza and Greek salad. I can't eat raw onions, tomatoes, green pepper, or cucumbers. The server made me a special salad without them and in my Extra Special pizza they diced the veggies really small so they cooked through. And the taste - chef's kiss - wonderful pizza and the salad dressing is so good. Definitely coming back often. read more

Their pizza is AMAZING! Not heavy on tomato sauce and the dough is the perfect level of soft with a little bit of crunch in the crust. The toppings were evenly placed across the pizza too. They were nice even while being busy. It was loud in there but as the restaurant emptied out it did get noticeably quieter so maybe it was because of a couple big parties in there. This was better than any chain pizza joint any day! read more

Always great pizza. My favorite. We like half pepperoni and half mushroom and sausage.

This family owned restaurant has been a staple in our hometown for decades. I took my fiancé here after betting him that the pizza & Greek salad would be better than anything he's eaten from his hometown in New York. Of course I won! Service is always amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant is casual with a great amount of seating. Every time I visit, I'm for sure going to eat at Mata's at least twice no matter how long I stay. read more

Food was really good and fresh but the attention span of hetting orders out to people eating inside the said establishment was poor, it was loud and they acted like they couldnt hear you if you tried capturing someone's attention. I don't recommend this establishment, and this was my first experience going. I am a harsh critic and I don't care about what others think of what i say. read more

very good food and i highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves greek pizza i mean their pizza hits the spot and i'm gonna continue to order from them every single time read more

This restaurant is a staple in the community with locals. I remember coming here on dates when I was young. Now I'm looking forward to picking up pizza for my grandchildren. I've tried pizza at different places, high-end to dive bars and none of them beat Mata's. read more

My all-time favorite pizza ever! Mata's is an Anniston staple. After decades in town, they're still consistently busy and a local favorite. As a kid, I didn't appreciate the greatness that is Mata's, but adult me knows the deal lol. While I've ordered other items such as the BLT and cheese bread, my go-to is the large Extra Special Pizza. The Extra Special comes with just about everything on it - black olives, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and hamburger, covered in white cheddar cheese. Absolutely delicious! Like I mentioned, Mata's is almost ALWAYS busy, so definitely call your order in well in advance because it may take a couple tries to get through. They recently reopened after closing due to COVID; however, they're only doing takeout via their drive through. Because they were closed for a few months, locals are trying to make up for lost time, so calls and the drive through are backed up. But it's sooo worth it! read more

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Tried to order a pizza at 8:35pm and they denied the order because they close at 9pm. Terrible business practice...will take my business elsewhere! read more

Best pizza in Calhoun County hands down! Honestly, this is the best pizza I've ever had from anywhere! 10/10

Mata's is a staple in my foodie quest for best pizza to eat when in Alabama. They never disappoint. I have been coming to this place every since they opened and every time I return home from New York I make sure Mata's is one of the mandatory stops on my list of places to eat. Okay read more

Mata's is a must-try for anyone looking for great pizza. I love the all the meats pizza, and the Greek salad is so good. If you have been considering trying Mata's pizza, do yourself a favor and go ahead, place your order by calling them, wait 30 mins then go indulge on the best Anniston has to offer. read more

I just moved to the area and was looking for a Mediterranean resturant. The only place in the area that seemed close to it was Mata's Greek Pizza and Grinders. I ordered the spinach pizza with breakfast bacon. It was delicious. Lots of spinach, bacon, cheese sauce and baked in this wonderful crust like I have never had before. The small pizza was too large for me to eat. The salad was great and their house dressing was different in a good way. Service was great. At the window I added to my order and the server was very plesanr about it. I will definitely go back again. read more

Listen to me, Mata's. I know what you're doing. I see it. I see inside your kitchen, in places you think the customers would never look. I peer into your darkest, deepest secrets, and I leave without a word. You are none the wiser. You think you can hide this secret from the public forever, don't you? It's just like Gods to overestimate themselves, isn't it? Your cheese is greasy. read more

Solid pizza. Amazing cheese and sauce. Crust not exactly how we like ours, but still good. It's a little thicker than a normal pizza crust, but not quite as thick as a pan pizza style. Quick, friendly, and they allowed me to just walk over from the hotel next-door to pick up. read more

This place is an Anniston institution! I think the Mata's Favorite Pizza is unique and outstanding -- I always order it when in town (maybe twice!). No one makes a pizza like this. Right now, the dining room is closed because of a lack of staffing, but the guy at the drive-through window who also takes your order could not be better. Professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind. He ought to own the place (maybe he does; I don't know). I do wish that the Greek salads were a bit better -- they used to have more ingredients. But all in all, this place is a MUST anytime I'm in town. read more

I had a pizza from here recently. It was way better than when I first wrote this review, especially the cheese? Maybe they upgraded their ingredients. I'll try again and do another update. read more

Absolutely Great Pizza !! Richard, (owner is super nice). Love the Greek Salads!! Thumbs up for sure

I was very excited to finally have a decent gyro. I mean, this is a Greek establishment after all, right? Surely what could go wrong? I was never this disappointed about a food until now! The piece of gyro that came was very tiny! One little bitty gyro! I can't remember how much I paid, but from the way it was, I wouldn't have paid $1! Never coming back! Sorry, just being honest! read more

I do not have sufficient words to describe my utter disappointment in the meal I had here tonight. I ordered a small pizza and a gyro sandwich. My intention was to eat the gyro, a slice or two of pizza, and have the rest of the pizza late night or for breakfast in the morning. What they served me and tried to pass off as a gyro was three slices of uniformly-sized tasteless brown protein. Of the dozens of gyros I've had in my life, maybe only Arby's 2002 gyro (their regular roast beef with a mystery "gyro sauce" added) tasted worse. I should have guessed this would be a bad experience when I read their normal way to prepare the sandwich was with "crisp LETTUCE, onions and tomatoes, served with a Greek yogurt cucumber sauce". You add lettuce, leave off cucumber, and don't even bother to call the sauce the correct name (tzaziki)? Also: no gyro spit where you can see them slice the meat...plenty of clues available, just missed them. I asked them to hold the lettuce and tomato...please see picture to see how it was "presented"...my two companions (also well-seasoned travelers) and I had a good laugh and how ridiculous it looked....and that was it's most redeeming quality! I took a couple of bites and quickly set it aside. If you buy this sandwich and like it, please don't ever buy one somewhere else, because you won't like what a real one tastes like. The pizza almost redeemed the meal, but 1) the deficit was too great, and 2) it was nothing special. I do not understand why people rave about the pizza. It was "fine" nothing more. Nothing about it was bad...it was just no better than what I could have made at home with a Chef Boyardee box. For the record, I ordered the "Extra Special Pizza". The other two in my party ordered the "Steak" and the "vegetarian". Neither of them were wowed either. But it wasn't nasty, and none of us left hungry. This will give you a clue about the kind of place it is: no Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes on the tables or available at the counter....I guess Greek Pizzas get offended at that? The web site claims this is a family-owned business...and kudos to them for having successfully keeping this business going since 1980, and being able to send kids through college that way. Im sorry I won't be able to spend any more of my per diem with you nor recommend you to anyone else. read more

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OMG, what can I say? I DREAM about their pizza all the way in Colorado. One of the first things I do when I visit family in AL IS GET A MATA'S PIZZA and greek salad. BEST, BEST, BEST!! yummmmm read more

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Been going here for over 30 years. Best pizza in Alabama. I knew the original family and happy to see it has continued to be a family business. read more

Too bad Mata's pizza is out of business. Restaurants in the Anniston area are open for business despite the pandemic, and are still around. Mata's used to get a whole lot of business from me over the years prior to the outbreak of COV-19. Too bad they went out of business. Update: As of 06/20/20, Mata's pizza is back open for business! However, my one star rating still stands! Despite Mata's re-opening, I've tried calling them numerous times today, and they absolutely won't pick up the phone to take my order. I even drove to the restaurant and found at least 40 or more cars lined up in the drive thru. I could tell there were a lot of angry people because I'm sure knowbody took their to-go orders, having instead to go through the drive-thru just to place an order. Very poor management from Mata's to re-open and not take over the phone orders! Mata's you suck! read more

Awesome food! Everything I've had has been excellent! They have always been on schedule when I've come to pick up my food too. Love this place! read more

The best pizza in the Oxford/Anniston area. The pizza has a slightly thicker crust, but adds a crisp bottom so it's the best of both worlds. They pile the cheese and ingredients on every time so there is no concern with quality. It may take them a bit long to make but it's definitely worth the wait! read more

It's promising! Great pizza and salads. I have visited numerous times and my opinion about the place hasn't changed a smattering. The service was a top incision and the pizza was to succumb for. read more

if I could give negative 10 on this reviiew I would! Found part of a roach (I think) in my pizza after I got it home. Disgusting place.

Best pizza to me I've eaten!! Been eating here for years I drive over an hour to see Rick and his staff for Greek style pizza covered in alpine white cheese! Grinders, salads, baklava's and beer. So easy to love this place. I always order large 3 way hamburger, sausage, Canadian bacon and extra cheese so I have left overs large is huge!! Will be back soon read more

Best pizza place I've ever eaten at within 250 miles of here.They have been a staple in the community ever since I can remember and I've lived here my entire 40 yrs. read more

Great pizza!!! Good sandwiches too! I've eaten at Mata's many times (over 30 years) and have never been disappointed.... not even once. I've eaten pizza all over the US and it rates with the best I've had anywhere. Greek style pizza with a semi-thick crust , generous toppings and lots of cheese. read more

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This pizza was amazing!! The inside of the restaurant was closed so having to wait in a long line was frustrating but the pizza ended up making up for it. SO good! No wonder the line was long :) read more

Tried the Special Steak Grinder (take out only). The meat was so chewy we could not eat it. Since it was takeout and we were on the road we could not take it back or trade for something else. Very disappointing as it sounded really good and we had higher expectations based on rating. read more

Food: Mata's is THE best pizza I've ever had in my life! Hands down! The cheese is really rich and oh so delicious! I love that the toppings are under the cheese, so the pizza packs in all of the flavor! The crust is always perfect. The grinders are also really popular. I've honestly never had a thing I didn't like, at Mata's. Price: Pricey, but you get what you pay for. It's good! Atmosphere: Your typical laid back pizza joint. They've been in the current building for a while... since I was a child (probably before my time). I know they've purchased a second building like right down the street that will be Mata's II. Overall: If you're ever in the Anniston Oxford area, stopping at Mata's is a MUST! It's a treat for me when I visit my family in the area. read more

If you like scrumptious pizza, you will love Matta's pizza. The deep dish pizza is fresh and crusty, loaded with hot, gooey mozzarella. One piece looks like it will satisfy you, but the flavor is so delightfully fresh that you have to have another! After an afternoon of hiking the Camp Creek Trail in Cheaha National Park, you will love the free refills on your drinks! I would absolutely recommend you get off the highway at Aniston to have this heavenly dining experience! read more

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