No fooling around, this place is good. Doesn't look like much when you drive by, but don't let that fool you. Their pizza is great. We ordered the sausage combo and it was delicious. Crust was thin and perfectly cooked, edges were thick and doughy. Mozzarella cheese was generous and sausage was really, really good. There were other toppings, but frankly, I can't remember what they were. I was mesmerized with the crust and cheese. Pizza sauce was thin, the way I like it. Our waitress, Sam, was great. Very attentive and always giving us updates as to when the pizza would come out. Now, pay attention... the place is very busy. We waited 40 minutes for our pizza on a Friday night so be patient. Parking is at a premium. Suggest you park across the street at the vacant gas station. Highly recommend without any reservations. Go early and enjoy the action. PS - Decor ... very cool pictures and posters all over the place. Mostly of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. Walls were covered with classics. read more

Breadsticks were a combo of raw dough and stale bread hidden underneath the cheese, pizza was like cardboard and my salad was full of pink lettuce. Must've been a bad day for Pizza by the Pound. Usually so good but I wish I'd gone to Little Caesars instead. Yikes! read more

Pizza by the Pound - Dinner Salad - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Food was delicious and very well priced. Ambiance was very welcoming and the locals all knew each other and welcomed strangers in with no issues. Service was prompt. read more

Great service. Great atmosphere and always great food! I recommend the all meats pizza and the sampler appetizer!

Ordered the rib-eye sandwich cooked to medium to-go. Steak was raw and the fat was unrendered as pictured on top of the steak. The flavor was good, but the food was actually inedible. read more

Pizza by the Pound - Ribeye sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Use to love the place but last 2 times was not pleasant a year apart figured I would give them a second chance. First time wasn't that bad just got smaller portions and wasn't quite as good no big deal. This time place looked dirty no soap in bathroom and a roach ran across the table while we was waiting on food. Killed roach with paper towel and gave to waitress was very apologetic still paid full price for food that we was worried how sanitary it was. Anyways was a bad experience for us will not ever go again unfortunately use to be such a nice place. read more

Amazing pizza! Probably the best I've ever had. The service was excellent as well! Just a weekend visit but will definitely be back.

Got a spaghetti dinner to go a few weeks ago. It was really good! Only thing that was a little off, was I asked for a little extra sauce and got pizza sauce on the side. Likely my fault for not being specific and asking for spaghetti sauce ;). Fast service, great garlic bread and salad was big! Will go again and be more specific if I ask for extra something. Recommend!!! read more

You know this place is on point when I'm yelling from the mountains, "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!' Anytime I'm cross the Midwest from FL to IL or ID to SC, I find myself spending at least one night in Paducah. Way back when, my mom (God rest her soul) fell in love with Paducah and the epic quilting scene it provides. I also spend a week at Boy Scout camp in Paducah, so I have my own history as well. For the longest time, Starnes BBQ was my go-to, but this vacation is pizza-focused. Enter Pizza by the Pound! First off, they don't deliver. If you find the menu online, it says nothing about delivery. We called to make sure and they confirmed, no delivery. Not a big deal but wanted to share the confirmation. We placed our order for take out and began the 40-minute wait. The location was interesting as it almost felt like a house converted in a neighborhood into a restaurant. We passed all the house and found it! Walking inside, the place was confusing yet enticing. It had a bar/diner feel to it. If I lived here, I'd be a townie here. It almost had a "Cheers" vibe. Our pizza was ready, and we left post haste. We ordered a medium deep-dish Canadian bacon and pineapple, a small thin crust, and friend mac-and-cheese bites: The thin crust was just ok. Wouldn't order it again. Plenty of cheese and sauce. Limp-willy crust. Had to try it but it's a pass. Fried mac-and-cheese bites were great! Not a mac-and-cheese fan but these were good. They came with what felt like homemade ranch which was super tangy. The ranch was almost too tangy, but I found it balanced the bites and deep-dish crust very well. The deep-dish. OH, THE DEEP-DISH! The back of the crust came with honey which was totally odd for us and we weren't a fan. However, the pizza itself tasted amazing, had an epic amount of cheese, and the sauce was just savory enough. We were starving so I took a pic of what was left after I was compelled to write this review. I recommend this place to anyone who is in doubt. Next time I pass through Paducah, Pizza by the Pound is on my "must visit" list! read more

Pizza by the Pound - Get in my belly! Canadian bacon and pineapple medium deep-dish. We had it for breakfast the next morning too! - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Definitely would not recommend. We arrived at 715, it didn't seem like it was too busy. We got seated at a dirty table. The waitress brought menus, took our drink orders and remembered to clean the table when she brought our drinks. We ordered an appetizer, but it was delivered to a table that arrived 30 minutes after us so they remade it and didn't charge us. That was nice. But when our food finally arrived (one pizza and a patty melt with fries) a little over an hour after we got there--they had put onions on our kid's patty melt. That was the only special request we had. I took it back and she apologized, remade it and didn't charge us. It took 45 minutes to make a plain patty melt. So we ended up asking for it to go. It seemed like the kitchen staff was doing more hanging out, walking around than cooking. While kudos to our waitress for trying to make things right, Our kid didn't get to eat until after 930. read more

I have traveled all over the country and I love a good pizza but not even in New York or Chicago have I ever found a braided crust, hand made 8 pound house specialty pizza like I get at Pizza By The Pound, Paducah. Hands down the best pizza I have ever eaten. Come to western Kentucky and give them a try!! read more

Pizza by the Pound - 8 pounds of yummy!!! - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Service was really fast and friendly. The pizza was delicious with the honey. We have been here several times and came to Paducah just for the pizza today. read more

Pizza by the Pound - Specialty pizza - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Wow! What a great place. This is by far the top 3 pizza places I have ever been to. They have the cheers feel With the 50's nostalgic decor. The pizza was pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, and onion. You can taste the fresh bell pepper and onion. They were crisp and not cooked to mush. The sauce was flavorful and zesty. The crust is by far the star of the deep dish. They have honey on the table to add to the crust that is fluffy and buttery. It is a perfect combo of savory and sweet. Must go here if you are in need of a pizza fix. The service is top notch. read more

Pizza by the Pound - This place is sweet - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Love! Cool hangout in Paducah! Pizza was awesome!! Served with honey to dip your deliciously crispy and chewy crust into...drool! Service was nice too. read more

After a 14 hour drive on way to Atlanta stoped in Paducah. Read a great hole in the pizza place. Was very tasty would stop again in my next drive south l. Recommend to my fellow pie chasers from Minneapolis read more

We were in Paducah looking at the town as a potential place to live and went in to order takeout for dinner (could not eat in since we had a dog with us). I ordered the catfish and was told that was no longer on the menu. The waitress gave me a menu with the catfish not on the menu. I saw the catfish on their website - if you are going to change the menu it is a good practice to update the website. Once I looked over the menu it took about 10 minutes to get someone to take the order. I ordered a patty melt that was nothing special. I would try them again for pizza but would hope for better service. read more

Very good pizza, leftovers were great. Pizza takes a while to make but worth it. I recommend trying this restaurant

Don't let the exterior appearance sway your decision to stop in and enjoy the food. The house specialty pizza is the absolute best! The servers are excellent and knowledgeable about their products. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely make the drive back! read more

Pizza by the Pound - House specialty 5 pound pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Every town has a locally owned dive joint that you just have to recommend to people. And since Yelp is for folks looking for a recommendation, I am here to do that with Pizza By The Pound. I've eaten pizza all over the world, and PBTP is honestly not like any pizza I've ever had. It doesn't have a style. It just is what it is. And what it is, is delicious. I prefer the thin crust, but what they are known for is the thick which is not deep dish, but more like a homemade Papa John's. Great big breadstick style crust. And they recommend you put honey on it. Again, not my thing, but it's unique and great. Definitely give them a try. read more

Ate here about 4pm on a Tuesday with coworkers. We had pizza, mushrooms, wraps, and wings. The server was super friendly and polite. The food was prepared and came out quickly, hot and fresh. The price was very reasonable in the day and age of inflation. I will go Back if I am ever back in Paducah, KY. read more

I was in town for a large swim meet and needed to find a place to order pizzas in for our team. After searching for a great local spot, this place seemed like the ticket. We placed an order for 11 pizzas. They had them hot and ready at the specified time. Super easy to work with. And the pizza!! Hands down some of the best pizza we've had. Amazing crust (definitely try the honey!) and great toppings. Super delish sauce and the price was reasonable too. Don't miss out on this outstanding local spot. read more

What a great find! Small place with fun, quirky decor. The pizza was excellent, service was cheerful and prompt. It is definitely on our list of 'go-to' joints in Paducah. Oh, and try the honey on the crust - game changer. read more

Our first time in & the server Samantha was so welcoming. We ordered two traditional crust pizzas. Definitely knife & fork, but the standout was the crust. It's perfect. They have honey for enjoying any leftover crust. Beers on tap. This is not fancy at all. It's basically a bar that has great pizza. It's what I want in a neighborhood pizza place. read more

Pizza by the Pound - The traditional supreme "house special" - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Ordered the 8 pound, 8 slice, specialty pizza for takeout and you definitely get the value with toppings, dough, and cheese. Pizza was pipping hot from the order pickup back to the hotel. Great locally owned pizza place! Suggestion: Have some honey for dipping or drizzling the crust in and it's like eating dessert after each slice is finished. Leftovers for days! read more

Excellent service, delicious pizza. Very friendly atmosphere. Nice neighborhood place to eat delicious Italian dishes including spaghetti & pizza. The restaurant is very clean. The tabletops are wiped as needed. It is a clean place to eat wonderful food! read more

We drive through Kentucky at least once, if not twice a year on my road trip home for the holidays. Normally we just eat at Rafferty's across from the hotel but I wanted something different and this place looked like it. The place is amazing, I just wasn't that impressed by the pizza. The sauce was too sweet for me, I prefer a tangy sauce, and the pizza dough was just bread to me, and not that exciting. I didn't try the wings, so I can't comment there as I didn't want to order a pizza and wings as the pizzas are pretty huge.. The decor is funny as its either Elvis or Marilyn Monroe. So the service & speed was excellent, I just wasn't a fan of their style of pizza. lots of people like it, so I'm sure it's great just not my type. read more

Really good pizza in the Paducah area! We were visiting from out of town. It was quick and easy to order. Pizza was ready on time and parking was easy. This pizza is pretty substantial if you order the deep dish! We all really enjoyed it. The honey crust and honey dip was really good. I have never thought about dipping in honey but man it hit the spot! I would visit again if I was in Paducah. read more

At first glance this place looks just like a hole in the wall, but what we got was a really good experience. The pizza was delicious and the fried mushrooms were quite a sight to behold (but not cooked all the way through). The atmosphere was lively and full of locals who frequent the place quite a bit. Our waitress was friendly and quick but was much more interested in talking with the staff and locals. read more

Food was amazing and service so was quick. I have tried something different each time I have been there and haven't been disappointed.

We live in Paducah and some of our friends have recommended Pizza By The Pound. Why?? We couldn't figure it out. It took a bit for us to be seated, but it's a small place and it was Friday night so that was expected. When they asked what we wanted to drink, my wife asked if they had any IPA beers. Our waitress seemed as if she had never heard of an IPA and reiterated that they have domestic beers like Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. It took almost an hour after we ordered to get two small pizzas and a calzone, and the calzone had the wrong toppings inside. The waitress asked if she could make it right, but I just decided to share my wife's pizza. The toppings were pretty sparse and the crust had vurtually no flavor. The atmosphere of the restaurant could definitely be appealing to certain people, but don't come here if you want flavourful pizza and more than a handful of beer options. We eat at Mellow Mushroom fairly often and wanted to try a local pizza place, but unfortunately we'll be staying away from Pizza By The Pound. read more

The wings. Yesssssssss. I loved almost everything about my visit to Pizza by the Pound. We started with a few cocktails at the bar and enjoyed the company of the bartender. It definitely feels like a local watering hole and we kept wishing we had a pizza bar like this back home. The pizza was great and is served with honey for the crust. It's like getting a bonus dessert. Go for it! My only complaint is the breadsticks could use a little more razzle dazzle. Cheese sauce? Garlic butter? Overall we were super happy to be at PBTP. read more

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This little hole in wall spot is a gem! The food is amazing & the waitresses are great! They have the best wings.. they don't even need sauce! The hand toss is my favorite. The cheese strings all over.. perfect!! read more

Pizza by the Pound - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Wow oh wow. What a man sized pizza! Super cheesy and very tangy sauce. Already made plans to eat here for dinner. Very good food. read more

Pizza by the Pound - Deep dish pizza minus a few slices. YUM - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Great little neighbourhood bar. Nice people, quaint, eclectic decor of mostly Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. I'm going to try and be as nice as possible for two reasons. 1. The people really were nice and seemed like they genuinely cared about my experience for my first time visit. 2. I like little neighbourhood spots like this. Makes me feel at home and welcomed. My wife and I came here off of previous recommends from other "local" yelpers. At first glance I'm happy and excited. I've seen pictures and been told what to expect. The mozzarella breadsticks presentation wise look wonderful, exactly what I was expecting. However in my past experience as a cook and server myself. I would've never served them. Look: they looked exactly how they are pictured. Wonderful cheesy bread that makes your mouth water, until I turned them over. Burnt to a black charred mess. Again I would've never served them. Feel: dense heavy, not at all light and fluffy like I was expecting. Hard, stiff and what you would expect from old burnt bread. Taste: don't waste your time. I was genuinely excited to taste these but they're tough, like day old bread. It really reminded me of sbarro how they make the pizza ahead of time and then reheat it really quick in the oven. Did I already say don't waste your time? Even drunk I would've known this was an utter failure. The cook should be ashamed plain and simple. The waitress redeemed them by obviously taking them off the bill. I didn't ask her too, as I never ask anyone too do anything so obvious. I ordered blue moon on tap and it was room temperature. Not cold and in the smallest mug I think they could find. Enough of that lets get on to the good stuff. The pizza! We weren't starving so we thought it better to order a medium, since we're staying in a hotel nearby. No room for leftovers. The presentation was wonderful, great smell. The pizza looks good. It actually does taste good. "Good" not great, not fabulous. Nothing I would travel here just for this pizza. I would however recommend this to anyone who likes drinking alcohol and smoking a lot or a little weed and has the munchies. If I'm drunk I could see this being the perfect spot to get pizza. It's better then all the chain places we're all used to. All in all I don't recommend going out of your way to eat here. I do however emphasize to the local drunk or stoner you'll be fine. Come on in they'll welcome you with open arms and serve you some local drunk munchies. If you're just looking for something different or somewhere to eat Paducah has a lot more restaurants in the area you can go try. Well I feel bad but I don't. I want to like this place I do. I like the people but that just isn't enough when you're a restaurant. Happy New Year's everyone be safe. read more

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HUGE disappointment! we ordered the loaded fries - couldn't have been a half of a small potato and barely any toppings!! breaded mushrooms were great. large and tasty! the pizzas - toppings so minimal, you have to scrape around the bits of cheese to find anything that might be on there! what there was , was tasty but FAR from any pound or worth the money they charged!! we traveled 1 1/2 hours to eat there and will never do that again!! we could've bought a frozen pizza from the store and gotten more to eat! read more

This is another of Paducah's secret local places! It doesn't look fancy on the outside but don't let that fool you. As I was sitting there the other day thinking about how to describe this restaurant I noticed the clientele. Sitting at the bar having lunch was a man that worked at the electric company right next to him was one of Paducah prominent doctors. It goes to show you this is a place for everyone. It's tucked away in a little neighborhood area so use you GPS to find it. The food is great and there is a variety of items. There is also liquor sold here. I love the pizza "IN" a Portabella mushroom. My friend Sandra ordered a hamburger and it looked great!! We even ordered a sandwich made into a calzone. This restaurant is the best at accommodating your needs! There is an outdoor seating and is dog friendly! The staff is awesome. This is one of my lunch buddies regular locations to eat at and it has never disappointed. read more

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The best flavored pizzas in town!!! Get as much or as little as you want on your pizza. I love their crust and the fact that they serve honey to dip it in. Also try their homemade breadsticks. They are covered in melted cheese and they give you dipping sauce for them. Always delicious!!! read more

Doesn't look like much it's actually a little dirty looking but you can't go wrong with the food! I have ate here many times over the years! You won't be disappointed. The honey on the crust is amazing! read more

We found ourselves in Paducah for the night while traveling. My daughter started reading reviews of local near by places. Pizza By The Pound stood out as a well reviewed local favorite. Based on the reviews we made our way to P.B.T.P. When we first pulled in I will admit I was immediately hesitant, but you hate to judge a book by its cover, so we made our way inside. I wish I could say things got better once we got inside. Wow, could this place ever benefit from a make over. At this point I felt committed to giving it it's day in court. Many of the online reviews had mentioned terrible service but good food. So we settled in for an expected long wait. Turns out the service was top notch. Everything came out fast and our server couldn't have been more attentive. Now, I'm done b*tching and moaning. I don't care what the place looks like. I would eat this pizza if it were served in a back alley on top of a trash can. This is without a doubt the best pizza I have ever had. The deep dish crust is surprisingly thin under the toppings and huge, delicious, and honey butter brushed around the back edge. Do not let the shabby exterior or dated decor scare you away from this experience. The appetizer platter was also good, but honestly, save room for more pizza. The lighting was rough, I don't feel that the photos do the pizza justice but I will put them up anyway. read more

Pizza by the Pound - So goooooooood!! - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I get it, I totally get it- this is good pizza. Did I mention that this is good pizza? I need you to understand that you have to have it at least once in your life. I called in our order for take out on 12/5/16- see my picture for the proof. Their traditional crust is good esp. dunked in honey! Is your mind blown b/c mine was- I had never thought to dunk or drizzle honey on my pizza crust but this has forever changed my life. They give plenty of toppings which I love AND they offer anchovies (if those salty little swimmers suit your fancy). My husband said it's definitely a dive bar which both of us like esp. if the food is legit. Sadly, we will not be having Pizza by the Pound again as we are in the process of moving and just stopped here in Paducah for a brief stay. I held a moment of silence for the fact that I won't have this delicious pizza again. Do yourself a favor and check this place out if you have a craving for a pizza with lots of fresh toppings and a tasty crust. Don't be a fool- dip, dunk, drizzle, or slather your crust in the honey- you're welcome! read more

Pizza by the Pound - Medium, traditional crust, 1/2 house special & 1/2 veggie w/ a side of honey and anchovies- delightfully tasty! - Pizza Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky