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Papa Joe's Pizza

4.5 (636 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago
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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Maria M.

Today is the perfect day for PIZZA!! I went to my favorite place where they have the best pizza! Family own the owner is always there running a great business. Nightlife on the weekends- cold beer, karaoke, pizza and friends!

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Marcos N.

Great food, great customer service. The restaurant was super clean. We had a 1/2 cheese and pepperoni and it was delicious

Very flat and tiny pizza slice

We normally will go to Papa Joes just to get a decent pizza and then to our surprise we got far from it this past weekend. It was cold, rainy, and the kid is having a sleepover so we ordered a pizza. The pizza was horrible. I felt like it was closer to cafeteria or airport pizza than what we normally get at Papa Joes. The pizza seemed like the dough was rolled out and then froze. We ordered BBQ chicken pizza with jalapeños. It was miss missing the jalapeños, barely anything sauce or cheese and just no flavor. As you can see it was as flat as a board and didn't even bend when holding it straight. The kids pepperoni didn't look much better We also ordered garlic bread. Didn't get pictures. It was a strange flat loaf of bread with some garlic dust sprinkled on top. It had no flavor. Just tasted like you were eating regular bread with a slight weird garlic powder. I'm sorry but this is the last time we order from here. This definitely was $40 wasted.

papa joes is the best!!! We have been coming to papa joes for over 6 years. Eli is always so accommodating and kind to us no matter how busy he or the business is. The food is absolutely amazing. We always order the flying saucer for parties and it's always ready on time and made to perfection. We went in tonight for a party and the vibes were awesome, staff was attentive and very friendly when asked for refills, ranch, and extra utensils and plates. All in all you should 100% visit papa joes!!! Will not disappoint

Thin Crust. Pineapples. Olive. Mushrooms. Yummy.
Ink D.

Pizza is delicious. Spaghetti is good. I think the only thing I don't like here is the cheese bread. It's on pizza crust, not actual bread. Not my thing. They have a big room for parties. They do karaoke sometimes. Everyone is always super nice and accommodating. They're usually quick and I've never had anything wrong with my order.

Whole sausage and pepperoni. Half jalapeno, half olive.
Laura L.

Delicious food. Great service. Fun atmosphere! We were first timers and will definitely return again :)

Lily O.

Excellent service. They're always so nice and accommodating. Pizza is great we had a bday celebration there and it was great!!!

The Sandwich here is Delicious
Veronica C.

Great Food & Hospitality We enjoy the karaoke and Had a fun time at Papa Joe's Pizza

Cheesy jalapeno popper

Wow... EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious, great service, good quality ingredients, pretty sure everything was hade made too. This is our second time here and I don't have a single negative thing to say. The staff is always smiling and friendly and the owner is so very nice. Such a fun place to take the kids to play arcade games and have some good family friendly fun too. The pizza was great, salad was so crisp and fresh, jalapeno poppers spicy and cheesy goodness and killer crispy potato wedges

Small pizza with Bacon,Pineapple & Onion

The Pizza is amazing and everything is very reasonably priced. My dad used to go here all the time before he passed a few years ago and Eli, the owner remembered him and his order! Such a nice little family owned place to go sit down and eat dinner at!!

Papa Joe and Halo's

Papa Joe's is AMAZING! Honestly he is the best. They are so kind everytime we have had a team event at this establishment. The service is phenomenal and the pizza is everyone's absolute favorite. Wings are killer and sandwiches are to die for! We can't get enough of this place! My Kid said "Papa Joe is the best! Everyone should come here!!" Thank you Papa Joe for making the best memories for our kids!

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This is such a fun and family place to enjoy real hand made pizza and other Italian style dishes. Two big thumbs up! Stang Ray, Riverside

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Literally the best pizza in town! So delicious every time! Service is always great! We are super lucky to have them.

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Delivery quick. Pizza good. Not the best but good. I guess I wish it was crispier for thin crust.

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