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    Pizza Chief

    4.0 (193 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Their house ranch is soo yummy!
    Vanessa M.

    This is hands-down my favorite pizza in town! The food is always delicious and consistently fresh, always comes out fast. The service is always friendly and efficient. Not only do they make amazing pizzas but try their cookies as well. On game day the energy here is unbeatable. They play all the NFL games, which makes it a fun place to hang out. Throw in several amazing local beers on tap and you have the perfect spot for both Family nights and game day get togethers. It's my go to every single time! Bonus there's even a mini arcade to keep the kiddos happy!

    Medium 1/2 cheese, 1/2 Sausage, Pepperoni, Bell Pepper, Onion & Mushroom on thin crust...perfect!
    Misty Jo A.

    When you walk up to this place it "seems" like a hole in the wall kind of place....but when you walk in it's a different story...plenty of seating and it's homey atmosphere. And they're old-school in the that you order you pizza and they write it down on the old triplicate forms...IFYKYK...it was great...our little server was wonderful...(sadly I failed to get her name for a shout out)..she knew her stuff and was personable...and she knew how to count change which is a dying art!! Now to the pizza!!! We ordered a medium thin crust and the crust was perfect...not crunchy like a cracker but that perfect crisp...loved it!! The cheese was a quality cheese because we let it cool too long on the way back to our hotel but the cheese didn't get hard or salty, it still tasted awesome... There was lots of sauce and it was the perfect blend of spices and sweet that we love... We also ordered half with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms and they did not scrimp on those... I'd say all in all in-spite of it being cold ( our fault not theirs) this was one of the better pizzas we've had in a while...definitely recommend giving them a try and when we come through again we'll be ordering from them and hopefully that time not letting it get cold...

    Pastrami sub

    Pastrami sub was amazing! great service as well. everyone who works there is super nice and friendly. will be back!

    Bbq chicken
    Jennifer M.

    This is such a nostalgic and delicious place. I've been coming here since I was a kid or ordering delivery and it's always so good. It's more affordable than some others. They let me order the personal size of the bbq chicken pizza! It's so good!!!! The turkey sandwich was great. The salad bar has SO many options and I. Need to remember this salad bar bc there aren't many left like this one. The place is clean and the staff are friendly and I'm so happy it hasn't changed.

    Sorry looking pastrami sandwich.

    This is an update to a review I made earlier in the year. I was very complimentary of the pastrami sandwich as being the best or one of the best I've ever had! Unfortunately, I've been in twice since that visit and both times the pastrami sandwich was a 3 out of 10. Looking like store-bought pastrami that they ran through the microwave. Very disappointing and a MASSIVE drop-off from the spring. I'm sure this place has a lot of great items but the pastrami sandwich is absolutely not one! See attached photo - this is what it's looked like the last two times. I will definitely be back to Pizza Chief because it's local and we love that, but either fix this sandwich or just remove it from the menu because this ain't it! Giving 4-stars and not less because I don't want to hurt their rating, but I do want ownership/management to see the feedback on this item.

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    Alethea E.

    Pizza Chief isn't just about the food--though their delectable pizzas and scrumptious sandwiches would be reason enough to keep coming back. What truly sets this place apart is the incredible sense of community they've cultivated. The crew here operates like a family, and that warmth extends beyond the kitchen. They host fantastic events like Back to School supply drives for local non-profits and comedy shows to uplift local comics. Even though I don't live in the same county, I'm more than willing to make the trek here multiple times a month. Pizza Chief isn't just a pizza shop; it's a place where community and great food come together in the best possible way.

    The unveiling of fresh, hot pizza ready to be devoured by a hungry stomach.
    Jonuh 4.

    Was looking at different food places around me since I'm housesitting/dogsitting in the area and this one caught my attention because it wasn't very far away from where I am. Looked on the menu online and prices are fair and pizzas looked great but then I see something everyone wants to see... the specials! Every day of the week is a specific special such as today's Monday special which is a large one topping pizza for $15 and something change. Couldn't resist that offer so I placed the order and the person on the other end of the line was very accommodating and helpful despite my hearing problem I have and was able to place an order ready for pickup within 15 minutes. It filled my car up with that enticing aroma of freshly made pizza that I couldn't wait to get back asap to eat! They're worth it and very delicious! Dough is good, plenty of cheesy goodness to satisfy but also not over done with the cheese. Nice savory Pepperoni with little crispy rims and not to mention a good crust as well to round it all out. Definitely coming back here again since it was only 5 minutes away for pickup and the monday deal is not to be missed if you're in the mood for pizza like I was! Thanks again to everyone there who helped me out to get this delicious pie! You guys are awesome! Keep on keeping on!!

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    Excellent pizza! Good spaghetti. Good lasagna. Friendly. Decent prices. What else can you ask for?

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    Pizza is honestly bad I've had better frozen pizza sorry my opinion. Cool atmosphere and workers are friendly but pizza is bad

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    Really good pizza and hoops price. I loved the crust! Service friendly! Good drink selection!

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    Super friendly workers . Decent pizza. Pretty laid back vibe. Not off the chrts but solid choice

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    Thank you so much for the review! Hope to see you in again!

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    Never had reason to complain. Great place for team parties , quiet lunch , watch a game or two. And friendly employees. Thank you!

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    Bad service and food was cold the cheese was not even melted on the pizza. Taste like a digiorno.

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    Everything is worth the visit. We have tried the rest. When we found Pizza Chief, Kimball location we stopped trying new.

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