The service and food here are phenomenal. It's very cute inside after the remodel and it has a welcoming energy. I love going to Pink Cricket! read more

First ever visit and sadly our last. I hate to leave a bad review but this was one of the worst meals ever. Decor was tired and very dated. It was also super noisy and the dining room was less than half occupied. We started out with cheese curds which were overcooked and average at best on top of taking 40 minutes for them to be served. I had spaghetti with meatballs and a salad. Meatballs were hard, dry and very little flavor. Pasta sauce almost pasty in texture and was sweet in flavor with some spicy heat which was not very good. Salad was just chopped lettuce with two slivers of tomato and way too much cheese. My wife had a ribeye and fries. Fries were okay at best and the steak which was to be cooked medium well was over-done so it was try and tough. Both our meals came with garlic toast which was so undercooked it was soggy. Our main courses took almost an hour to be served. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience here. I ordered a pizza and ended up waiting way too long -- well past the time I was told it would be ready. No one gave me an update or apologized for the delay, and by the time I finally got my food, it wasn't even that hot. I understand things can get busy, but good service means keeping customers informed and making sure the food comes out fresh. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. read more

First time here, I had heard many good things, so we decided to try it out. We arrived shortly after 5, it seat yourself so we chose a booth. It's looks rather vintage inside, very much a local bar feel. We browsed the menu in addition to the specials, and decided. I had a beer which was served in a frosted mug, talk about nostalgia. Pretzel bites were good and hot when they arrived. It was served with a cheese dip. The wings were very large, crisp and had plenty of sauce. We tried the bbq and the mild both were good. I personally didn't like the bbq as it was a vinegar base. Lastly I had the "famous" pizza. I kept it simple, pep and cheese. It was a very thin crisp crust. Had a good crunch to it. Lots of cheese and plenty of pepperoni. The sauce had a bit of a sweet taste to it, very good, glad we decided to try this place! read more

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If you want fresh hot made to your order then this is the place along with on tap beer. Pizza and Beer what could go better together! And you don't have to clean up the kitchen. The service is friendly too. The ambiance is like a 1950's classic pizza place. Take a chance and you will love it. read more

Met some friends here for lunch. Food was only so so, I have a lasagna, wingsthe wings appear to be triple fried, like beef jerky wings. Five dollar pitcher of beer is a good deal. Probably won't be back. read more

Extremely disappointed in tonight's experience. My husband and I have been residents of Lancaster for 30 + years. My husband is a Jet Pilot, eating out in many restaurants! This has always been one of our favorite pizza restaurants! So dissapointed in tonight's experience! We ordered the Thurs. night special, 1 large topping pizza, 6 wings! A pitcher of beer. Our pizza was severed burnt and the wings were also overcooked! Our wait was over 20 minutes to get our drinks, then an additional 30-40minutes before getting our food! The food was absolutely not eatable! Hopefully some changes can be made! read more

Tony and I have passed this small family style diner several times and remarked about their Cool name...Pink Cricket So, today we had some spare time for lunch and opted to check them out. Called number to make sure opened, that they have done in service and availability. She told me to wear mask and come on in Once inside it was sort of dark and gloomy. Old dark paneling and well sort of a dive bar feel. Booths and tables spotted around, long bar with mirror and several locals already perched on stools. We were greeted immediately and told to sit anywhere, so we choose a booth closest to the door. She told us the special and took our drink order. Coke for me and Pabst for Tony. She showed me the tiny restroom also. Tiny but very clean The place needs more light!!! The whole joint needs revamped! We ordered medium pizza with Pepperoni,onions and mushrooms and deep fried mushrooms. Pie was thin crust and cut into squares. Very good at first but as the pie got colder, Not so much. I would go back again but only if I couldn't find somewhere new to try first!! Hope you like it!!! read more

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Just not worth writing home about. Met friends who had already ordered the chicken wings. Our server delivered breaded, fried, and sauce-soaked wings to the table with no plates or silverware (or handy-wipes). Got the plates myself. Walked to the bar to ask for silverware. The wings were cooked well. The sauce was standard buffalo sauce. I ordered the barbecued chicken pizza and added onion (because the server didn't "think" there were onions on the pizza) and banana peppers. Red onion is usually standard and was missed. The soggy white onion in the pizza was no treat. Also, the pizza was delivered, as ordered, but with canned mushrooms added. I've NEVER had canned mushrooms (or fresh mushrooms) ever on a barbecued chicken pizza, anywhere. Our server said "that's the way it comes". The barbecue sauce was barely noticeable or taste-able. I did like the thin crust and "the cook" on the pizza. Nice crisp edges. NOTE TO OWNER: Put descriptions of what's on your specialty pizzas ON THE MENU. And, bring plates/silverware to the table immediately AFTER ordering appetizers. That way it isn't forgotten. Sloppy, sauced wings deserve a wipe or two delivered with the wings, also. My friends split a hoagie, salads, and a basket of fries. Condiments were't offered. There were none on the table. So, I found the ketchup and malted vinegar my friends wanted for the fries. Though they seemed like real fresh cut fries, had potential, and looked good upon arrival, they were undercooked in the middle and limp. My friends split the hoagie and enjoyed it. The side salads were sparse, uneventful, and iceberg lettuce only. The beer was cold. The mugs were frosted. Prices were good for the beer, but a bit high for the quality of the food. Reasonable overall. The server seemed stressed, though they weren't full. read more

Delicious as always! Best pizza in town. Fast friendly efficient service. Been coming here for 45 years. Always consistently delicious!

Christy you are pleasantly professional and appreciated the wonderful service Saturday. Speedy to go order as I left after devouring the pizza That Diet Coke got me the energy for the fair at its final hours. Football will be good to watch here read more

Food was good and staff very friendly. Nice atmosphere on the patio. Line that the patio is pet friendly.

The pizza here is one for the locals. It's a thin crust and I prefer it with only one or two toppings. However I am quite the fan of the chicken wings at this establishment. I believe they are quite possibly the best chicken wings in the city of Lancaster. They make the sauce in house and the hot sauce is delightful. It is not extremely hot but definitely robust with flavor. The servers are always friendly and you can get yourself a frosty beer mug for your preferred draft. read more

Definitely the best pizza in Lancaster. Great service nice place I will be back for more soon

I know this restaurant is a Lancaster national treasure, but the pizza crust is so thin it's not crispy and, therefore, should be eaten in. If carried out, by the time we arrive home, it's really terrible. It's a bit light on sauce. If you like crispy pepperoni, don't count on it on this pizza. Likewise, for what you get, it's a pricey pizza. I wouldn't recommend it on any level, but I love older Mom and Pop restaurants and try to give them a break in case they're unaware of their help and the quality of their food being potentially compromised as a result. We've tried the pizza about three times and are willing to give it another try. Small businesses are important to our community. read more

Pest pizza in the area!!! Reasonably priced and my only recommendation would be to upgrade the interior, otherwise the place is perfect!!

After being a customer for 20 years (going with my family as a kid) I am unsure if we will be customers anymore. the quality of the food has drastically deteriorated. our last visit consisted of a Luke warm pizza with absolutely no crust on it. This visit tonight, we were given an orange pizza....a literal layer of grease just floating and dripping on top. the pizza was soggy and the amount of napkins that were needed to get just half the grease off was ridiculous. the wing sauce has changed as well and without notice. The signature red bbq wing sauce is no longer, now they have a cheap Kroger brand tasting bbq sauce. This was such a sad experience and I hope that I am wrong in saying, I don't see this place staying open much longer with quality like this. read more

Completely mediocre food. We had chicken wings, fried chicken, and a cheeseburger. The server tried her hardest but service was extremely slow. We ate on the patio and the music made it hard to converse. (60's and 70's rock). read more

Ate a flavorless pizza. I was actually excited because people I talk to have raved about PC. Not ever going back. Treated like we were not wanted in their store. Not at all friendly. One in my party asked if she could get a 2liter. The waitress came back and said no that was carry out only. My friend said OK and the waitress went on to defend the position because "she asked the owner" i asked why so nasty??? I dont get it. Ok honestly I did not have a mask out when I walked in however my party was 6 feet from the door. Sorry, I just forgot. if they were across the room farther away I would have stepped out and put a mask on. When I finally sat down the other customers I was visiting with all said they had been rude to them since they sat down. SAD apparently they don't want newcommers. read more

Good food, good prices, great service. I love supporting family owned businesses. The upgrades to outdoor space has been a great idea.

Amazing food,and they have one of the best Pizza in Lancaster... Thanks for your dedication,and hard work you put into it... I will be stopping in your establishment soon for a few drinks,and a pizza... Happy Labor Day... Sincerely Cindy read more

I love Mom and Pop restaurants and this one is one of the tops. The pizza is amazing. Touch of sweet with a touch of heat. The thin crust is crispy all the way through and the staff is great. My new fave dive. read more

The pizza is incredible! Thin crust, loaded with lots of fresh toppings .But the best part of this restaurant is the old school feel. It's been a staple in Lancaster since 1938. We loved the ambience and the great service. We can't wait to go back! read more

Been coming here since it was our high school hang out. The pizza tastes exactly the same (almost thirty years later)! Best beer prices around, so get a pitcher and a pizza, put some Journey in the jukebox and let the time warp take you back. Cricket - don't change a thing! read more

Pink Cricket Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

The Pink Cricket delivered yet again. Wonderful food, super great service, great prices. One of the best pizza places we go to. Long live the Cricket!!!!!! read more

Best pizza in Central Ohio. Try to stump Paul Jr with baseball trivia. Great servers make you feel like family. Very COVID awareness. Always doing donations fir collection of foods for non profits. read more

Wow, why did I wait over 11 years living in Lancaster without coming here?! Visited on a Wednesday at dinner and plenty of tables were open. We sat down and were promptly greeted by our waitress. She was friendly and attentive by keeping our drinks filled. The pizza was thin crust and delicious! We ordered wings since they were part of the nightly special and were pleasantly surprised how delicious they are. The wings are the exact size as the wings from Roosters, so if you're ever in the mood for Roosters wings in Lancaster, but can't get in their much too small location, I wouldn't hesitate to utilize the Pink Cricket to satisfy your wing fix. If it's cold outside, dress warm because the dining room is a little drafty. Luckily we all had sweatshirts on this visit. read more

I can't believe what just happened! I have been helping a friend who's husband died last week and she wanted Spaghetti for dinner so we called in an order for both of us. The service was really dismissive and my friend was having a rough time. As we left the building her bad with the dinner broke she went back in and asked for them to re-bag it and then they were out and out rude and told her if she came back they would call the police . Excuse me her husband just died! Yes she is going to be a little up and down and sure a little flighty. But we are not drunk, nor have we even had a single drink. We over paid $11.00 dollars for a so so spaghetti dinner put I such a cheep bag you won't make it to the car! If a business is built on it's people this place is crap like it's help! read more

This place used to have the best pizza in the world. I haven't been here in a long time, but hopefully it's still amazing. The bar atmosphere is chill and the food is great! But the pizza, wow! read more

Having tried multiple pizza spots in Lancaster, this is my favorite. The pizza sauce has a sweet taste to it and the thin crust is cooked consistently and not burned but just right. It comes out piping hot and ready to eat! Service can be slower when busy and a little drafty inside when it's cold but it's all worth it for the pizza that gets placed on the table after the wait. read more

Pink Cricket Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

The Pink Cricket is MORE than a GREAT place to unwind after a long day or long week! In addition to great happy hour deals, the Pink Cricket has GREAT food and the BEST service I have experienced in Lancaster! I'm ashamed that it took me over 30 years of my life to visit this restaurant! Don't make the same mistake I did! Don't miss out! read more

We found this little Pub by accident . It was very good pizza and they were very accommodating with my rare food allergy. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive even after she was moved to the patio. A place we will return too when we are visiting the area. Excellent food and service. read more

Our 1st visit. Giving 3 stars for just being Okay. Nothing really stood out for us. Friday night and all the tables were filled. Seems like a cool place to grow up on. We'll be back sometime and hope to bump it to 4 stars. read more

If are looking a hole in the wall, dive bar feel with fantastic pizza look no further than the Pink Cricket. They run great specials Monday thru Saturday and it's usually a large pizza with some kind of side like large basket of fries or chicken wings. Parking is either out front or along the side of the building. When you walk in you can seat yourself either at the bar or a table/booth. Service is friendly and good, they are not the fastest in the world but they get your orders right and I will sacrifice speed for a friendly, kind server any day. Now, the food...they are known for their thin, crispy pizza with plenty of sweet pizza sauce and cheese blend. The pizza really is quite special, there is really nothing like it in the area and it's a great change up from all the main stream, cookie cutter pizza joints. We usually get the special for the night which is the large pizza and app. The mozzarella sticks are good along with the cheese bits. But we love their basket of fries (fair fries) and the chicken wings are very good, I would recommend to order them dry with sauce on the side. The food and beer is super cheap and they are consistent; I can't tell you a time when something didn't taste right or different. If you are new to the area or just in town and need that night of pizza and beer get over to the Pink Cricket. read more

We heard they have the best pizza in Lancaster, so we had to try it out. We were there on a Friday night and every table was occupied. Our waitress was a little slow and she was not very knowledgeable of the beers they have on the menu. We ordered the Friday special, which is a one topping pizza and fries. The hand cut fries were very hot and delicious. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and it was delivered to us piping hot. The sauce has a sweet taste to it and the crust was thin and crispy. It ranks up there as one of our favorites and we will definitely be back. I would like to see them get more than 2 draft beers (Bud Light and Yuengling). read more

I live in Oakland California but I am from Lancaster. I just ordered a pizza for my little sister to bring in her carry on luggage to me in Oakland. Need I explain anymore for the 5 star review. Paul Jr. is a hell of conversationalist at the bar. He has a killer jukebox and great prices on drinks. Paul won't change a thing in there and really never should unless he wants to get rid of Iceberg lettuce salads. read more

Good solid mom & pop place for a quick bite. I got the corned beef sandwich with a blue moon and it was good. Our group ordered a pizza and the piece I had also good. My wife seemed to enjoy the burger. Will probably try the Reuben next. read more

Every time I have come here it has been packed! I consider it a hole in the wall that not many people have heard of unless you're from around the area. The pizza and service is awesome!!! Love coming here if just wanting good food and in a rush. read more

Friendly service. Pizza good is you like thin crust. Try try fried bologna with Coke slaw. It was great! Hand cut fries are some of the best around. read more

Don't go to the Pink Cricket for the ambiance. Don't go to the Pink Cricket for gourmet food. Do go to the Pink Cricket for a food product that you can't get anywhere else. The Pink Cricket pizza is like no other- in a good way! Perfect pepperonis on top of yummy, greasy cheese, over sweet, thick sauce with a foundation of barely there crust. Go to the Pink Cricket for friendly service. Pink Cricket has been around for as long as I can remember, and then some. Here's to hoping that the Pink Cricket will always be around to make my cardiologist nervous! read more