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Papa Johns Pizza

3.6 (158 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Sauce shortage? I mean seriously......have some pride in your work man.
Garret E.

Really? Are you serious? Have some pride in your work. I know this is papa John's and quality shouldn't be expected but I wouldn't let wings leave the store looking like this. The cost of everything is going up and if you are passing this burden on to the consumer then get your quality in check. Looks like the sauce was literally an afterthought so they opened it up real quick and squeezed a few ketchup packets. Also, cheddar stuffed crust wasn't stuffed with cheddar, Why advertise if you're not going to do it eh?

Philly cheesesteak with fake garlic dip.
Victor G.

Papa John's Pizza draw my attention to a new item. was able to find a parking space in this busy center. eats: papadia (7.99) philly cheesesteak -some sandwich type eats using pizza dough with different filliings -edges slightly burnt, pizza crust tasted ok, -meats gristly, not much, filled with green peppers, onions, little cheese. -had chili at side, eats had too much sodium -garlic sauce has no garlic taste, contains only 2% garlic. wouldn't repeat for this item. not worthy....

Apparently this is a cheesesteak pizza?? Where's the steak? Oh you mean that tiny piece in the corner??
Gareth P.

Let me start with the positive; the pizza was fresh and tasted pretty good. The base is fluffy and the cheese melted nicely. Unfortunately that is where it ends. I ordered the $40 NY style cheesesteak pizza + olives, what I got was a Cheese pizza with the slightest hint of meat (on some slices, not all) and no olives at all. The worst part is there was "some" meat, but it was soo miserly it was as if the restaurant wanted to stiff me.... "MORE? YOU WANT MORE?" "Please sir, I am starving!"... There is really nothing worse than a miserly restaurant, when I order a meat and cheese pizza for $40 I would really appreciate some meat on there. Missing the additional olives was the icing on an already sour cake. Not the best experience by any means, I doubt I will order from here again I don't like misers.

Patrick S.

I ordered two pizzas ($80 with delivery) the pizza's arrived tossed and folded in the box with the cheese stuck to the top of the box and folded in half. I called about a refund. The manager told me to text a picture of the pizza to a cell phone number which I did and he said I would receive a refund in a few days. then hung up on me. I never got a refund and tried calling customer service 3 times. I finally called the store back and got the same guy on the phone. He said he would have to pass my number along to upper management then hung up on me before I even got a chance to give him my number. Just a heads up, if they mess up your order you're stuck with it.

Heart Pizza $15.99 during February
Christine P.

I'm not a hipster, not a foodie, I'm a tired mom with a life threatening peanut allergy! Definitely 5 stars for my demographic, here's why: #1 and most importantly, my kids will actually eat it #2 tired from long day? They will be here in 20min #3 fun shapes are a plus for my 4yr old. Hearts for V-day; pumpkin shaped for October #4 they're consistent- my kids will always eat it #5 I was tricked into thinking that I should be able to balance kids, career, and sanity. Pizza is always the right answer to a mentally and physically draining day. Kids man, they're always hungry! #6 don't judge- I once said, "my kids will only eat healthy, organic, home cooked". HA! 4 years, crying kids who refuse to eat anything I dare spend significant time cooking, no sleep, I've lowered my standards. In conclusion, pizza it is!

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The Pizza is great and the service is great every time! The owner is really nice. Great price as well!

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The best Philly steak pizza I had ever and Papa John's is my favorite pizza restaurant

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panCoast pizza - Inside

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I had always heard about Pizza My Heart, namely their original Capitola restaurant, because I have…read morealways seen people rocking their t-shirts! Thankfully, when a location opened in Walnut Creek, I was able to try it finally. I was honored to be a guest at Pizza My Heart's Yelp Elite Party a while ago and try lots of their delicious slices! I have been back several times since. Most recently, my family was still hungry after we met up with friends at the new Bare Bottle nearby. Their kitchen was wildly backed up, and they weren't taking any more food orders. We left hungry, and Pizza My Heart was on the way to our car, so we knew exactly where to go! Pizza My Heart sells pizzas by the slice, which comes in really handy, especially when the family wants different toppings! It was already late, and we only needed a slice each, so Pizza My Heart was perfect. It was a nice surprise to see the bright yellow surfboard we signed hung up in the restaurant. My son came with me into the restaurant to order, and he was excited to spot his name that I signed on the board! After spotting the surfboard, I was warmly greeted by Marcos and was delighted because I remembered him from the Yelp Elite Party! He was so fun and helpful at the Yelp Elite Event (we even gave him a big cheer and round of applause at the YEE because he was that good!), and I was also treated to his excellent customer service again! He told me about what slices they had with a big smile and friendly demeanor. He was quick to take our order and get us our slices boxed up. Slices here are a tad on the pricier side, but I don't think you'll feel that way when you see them chock full of toppings! They offer a slice for everyone, from vegan slices to dairy-free (which I needed to order when my nursing baby had a milk protein allergy) to a hearty slice for meat lovers, which is packed with all types of meat. I've tried a variety of slices and I've never been disappointed. I love their slices that feature ricotta cheese! Yum! Thanks Pizza My Heart! We'll be back!

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4.1(283 reviews)
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Montesacro Walnut Creek - Great selection of well made cocktails

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3.8(1.7k reviews)
0.4 mi
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I ordered Tomatina from Door Dash because my daughter really wanted the Caprese Piadine. I haven't…read morehad a good experience with most of the pastas due to the amount of oil. However, I was always able to eat the.Baked penne Bolognese. When the order arrived the Piadine itself was crisp instead of the usual way it is made. So when she tried to eat it, the chicken and contents came out and it cracked and fell onto her plate. I could not eat much of the Bolognese. It's no longer made like it was before and there was so much oil and very little sauce. Some of the meat was black on one side and I don't know why that would be. at first. I thought it was black olives so I took a bite and it wasn't an olive. I will not be going to Tomatina again. I also ordered the apple crisp which I make myself at home in the fall. The topping was not crisp and tasted a lot like nutmeg but I couldn't taste cinnamon. It was like eating moist oats with some seasoning. I don't know if it contained the brown sugar, but it didn't seem like it did nor did I taste butter. The apples were OK but a bit overcooked. I think Tomatina could do a lot better with a change in the menu and better quality food, with less oil.

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Tomatina - View into the restaurant from the entrance

View into the restaurant from the entrance

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