Easy to see why it's been a favorite spot for pizza and sandwiches for more than 50 years. Both are delicious

Love pizza johns. Their never gets old s d always so good. They been around forever for how great their pizza is.

Hometown favorite. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. Doesn't disappoint.

Taste like cardboard, but the service was excellent. Second best in town behind Casey's.

Great pizza!! The cheese bread was INSANELY delicious! Incredible value and quick, friendly service. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Updating my earlier review that I left about not liking the spices used. I only gave three stars previously but don't think that was fair since the service was great and I love locally owned business. I still probably won't be back because I didn't enjoy the food but don't want to hurt their overall review rating simply because of my personal tastes read more

Good pizza, good environment. I love that you can pay attention to who you're with. no noise TVs crowding out the conversation or distracting you from family time. I just wish they had more than just thin crust. read more

First time trying Pizza Johns. I really enjoyed the super thin crispy crust. The taste of the entire pie is good. You can tell they use good ingredients. Give it a try read more

If you don't like their pizza then go back to whatever sad and lonely planet you came from. Great pizza and good service. The only downfall is that Pizza John's doesn't cut any deals for large orders. I bought 10 for my group and it was $140!!! The next year I went to a place called PH and the same amount of pizza was $102. Of course I lost out on quality but my pocket book was in better shape. Great pizza and wonderful salads read more

Pizzas are overpriced and i feel they are using their reputation to soak the customers

Great place for some pizza! Sandwiches are also good. People are always friendly! I really like the thin crust supreme. The only thing that would make this place better is if they had Mountain Dew! read more

A Derby tradition! We love their pizza so much! Not sure what they sprinkle over the top but it is addictive. Try the Sarah's salad too! Delicious read more

Wow, this place has gone downhill!! I grew up in Derby in the 90's and this was my favorite pizza in town. Their pizza had a unique and delicious taste. And, their pizzas use to be rather filling with lots of toppings (fresh cheese) and decent-sized pizzas. I just had their pizza in 2019 after not having had it for about 10 years, and it was a disappointment. I ordered two large pizzas and cheese bread. The pizzas were smaller than before with little crust and scant toppings with no unique taste (bland). It was barely a step up from frozen pizza. The cheese bread tasted like cheese melted on flavorless French bread and it was a very small portion. I really want to support local businesses, but in this case it was a let down. If Pizza Johns could go back to the way it use to be, I would have given it 5 stars. read more

Best Pizza in Derby. A little old school on the decor, but the quality of the pizza makes up for it.

Went there tonight with some friends. I didn't know what to expect, I am picky when it comes to pizza. Have to say, it was very very good. Some of the best pizza I have had. Give them a try! read more

Best pizza in town and is locally own. I just wish they would deliver during the day. But you can always order on line and pick up.

The best pizza I've had in years. The cracker thin crust, the sauce, the cheese...ALL three major factors for me in judging pizza passed with flying colors. I live 35 minutes away and will return here frequently. Absolutely delicious. Also had the cheesy garlic bread and that was fantastic too! read more

Not only is the pizza delicious, I love the sandwiches. Worth a drive if you aren't from Derby. There is a reason they have been a town favorite for 50 years. read more

As much as I champion the new ways of thinking about food and cooking that have become popular within the past few years, there are still some foods that were perfected long ago. Pizza is one of these foods. I've been distracted for the past few years with New York style pizza, partially because it's a popular style for aspiring pizzerias, and because it's not easily performed well in the central United States. There is another style of pizza which holds a place in my heart - popularly called "St. Louis" style, though I think "Midwest" style is just as apt. It's the super thin cracker-style crust that you may or may not have seen before, oftentimes cut into rectangle-shaped pieces rather than slices. I'm not usually a fan of the slice design because you can't really get a clean hold on some of those inner rectangle slices, but the crust is super crispy and a worthwhile contender to the styles of the east coast. Not a lot of places serve it anymore, but the ones that do have typically been around for a while. Pizza John's is one of these places, "purveyors of round meals and flat snacks" since 1969 in Old Town Derby, and simply the best pizza I have had in years. I was hoping this place had a good pie, because the atmosphere is wonderful. This is one of those old wood-panel places my grandfather would have taken me to eat years ago, and it was packed to the brim during a Friday lunch, which I found interesting given that they don't serve by the slice - it's whole pizzas or nothing. This is truly a neighborhood staple. It was inspiring to see Pizza John himself still working behind the counter, commanding his small army, and obviously devoted to his life's work. I was pleading for the pizza to be good, because I couldn't possibly crap on forty years of the effort and dedication of the sweet old man. Any doubt to the quality of the pizza went out the window as soon as I got my first look at the pie (you can see it, too, in the pictures). The thin crust! It wasn't as thin as I've seen at other places, but there was still a crunch and flakiness to the crust that was good enough. More than that, the pizza actually had seasoning, with a dash of basil, looked like, and I guess lemon pepper seasoning? which provided a great taste, though - if I was to have any complaint - made the pizza borderline salty when combined with the pepperoni. Still, I was in love. The only truly bad part is that it's something like a thirty minute drive from where I live in Whichita, but I haven't yet found anything better in the city. read more

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Pizza John's is a Derby, KS institution. Simple as that. Thin, almost cracker crust. Good ingredients. Classic pizza and salads, with other items available when you aren't hungry for pizza. Is Pizza John's a trendy place? No, and I think that's a good thing. It delivers a quality product, day in and day out, and has done so for years. Also, be sure to head there for their lunch hours (Mon - Fri until 3:00). Pizza at the same high quality, but at a decently discounted price! read more

The supreme pie at this pizza joint is, well, supreme! The only thing that kind of weirds me out is that the mushrooms they use are canned, but, for some strange reason, this works for Pizza John's. Since the 1960s, Pizza John's has been serving the Derby community and it's quite the local hub. I was sad to see their sweet wood paneling go a couple years ago when they remodeled, but hey, I'm all for progress. read more

I hate Derby and its love of 20 mph speed limits. The only reason I'll drive through it is this restaurant. I love Pizza John's. I like the comfortable set up. The tables aren't shoved together, like so many other restaurants where your comfort comes 2nd to the number of people they can shove into the building at once. It has a nice friendly atmosphere, it's clean, cheap, and tasty. They have a small menu; pizza and subs. I haven't tried a sub yet, but they look great. I've had a couple different pizzas, all of them delicious, and this place is so much cheaper than Pizza Hut & Papa Johns and so much better tasting. Their cheese bread is just french bread toasted with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese. It's no frills, just tasty. read more

You don't stay in business for 50 years by not having good pizza! Very good pizza and very, very clean! If you are in Derby and craving pizza this is the place to meet the need ;) read more

None of the high school kids preparing the food were wearing masks, or even the owner. I ordered my pizza for carry out and was extremely uncomfortable about it, as well as the packed dining room. They are not following social distancing or basic covid-19 prevention measures. read more

I'm in Derby, KS for training this week and my training manager introduced me to Pizza John's today and It was amazing! I got a small Italian sausage pizza and a small side salad with ranch and it was the perfect lunch. The salad is a little plain..( mainly iceberg lettuce and the dressing) which was fine. The pizza was a thin crust, which was perfect for me. I'm normally picky when it comes to pizza crust, but I have no complaints! If you're in Derby and you're feeling pizza, I would definitely go here! read more

Just ordered number 3 and 18 and came hot and within 30 minutes . Very polite and meat was full not little. First time ordered. Recommend and good price. Dont like deliver charge but better then running to go get it. read more

Every time we come from California this is the first place we eat! Thin crispy crust pizza only...delicious! Staff is friendly. Good subs and salads. Love the Sara Salad! This pizza joint is my top favorite!!!! read more

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This is the best pizza place hands-down you won't get a better pizza if you haven't tried it you're missing out

Although only 4 at the time, I have been a customer since the doors were opened in 1969. Over the past year I have noticed a decline in quality and customer service. The most notable decline has been in excessive wait time. Tonite I ordered my usual and was told an hour for delivery. At 1:40 I called and was told it was on the way. At 2:00 I received an ice cold order made wrong. Another local landmark losing its way. Sad. Bye Bye. read more

Pizza John's is a staple in the Derby, KS community and they have a great product! There must be some sort of addictive substance in the seasoning the put on top of the pizza. I recommend asking for extra-you so t be disappointed. They seem to be a little more expensive than the chains, but you should definitely give them a try! read more

an iconic staple of derby. it truly is so so good and will always have a special place in my heart

Excellent food and service every sIngle time!! Pizza is our favorite and people come from miles around to enjoy it.. casual comfortable atmosphere. read more

This is the best pizza in my opinion, if you like thin crust that is! I have been going here since I was born and when we want pizza we drive to Derby to get it! Always hot and the flavor of the toppings and the spice is amazing! It is a must eat! read more

Meh, the pizza is alright. The crust is very bland, there's no flavor to it at all. The toppings were kind of burnt as well. It's a bummer you can't pre-order and delivery starts at 5. read more

Great pizza!!! Glad my niece and nephew introduced us to this pizza palace!!! Love the sauce and crust...sauce has a unique taste and crust is crispy...just amazing...We will be back soon!!!! A+++++++++ read more

Pizza John's is a bit of a gem hidden in Derby. This place has been around since 1969 and they make their own pizza dough fresh in house every morning as well as many other items such as their blue cheese, Italian dressing and more.. If you're feeling on the healthier side the Sara salad is a wonderful choice filled with all sorts of veggies and meat (I highly recommend you order this with a side of blue cheese and Italian dressing). The hoagies and spaghetti are great! The pizza has a wonderful unique flavoring that you'll never find anywhere else so don't miss out on this place! read more

I ordered a pizza and sandwich. Both were terrible. Way too expensive for the quality. You'd be better off getting a frozen tombstone pizza.

Best pizza I have ever had, they use this special seasoning on the pizza and it is the best thing ever. Watch out though, it's pretty easy to eat an entire pizza with the thin crust. read more

Best Pizza I've had so far. Love their thin crust. Ample toppings, great price, and friendly atmosphere make this local pizza joint tops on my list. read more

This place is the upper crust of pizza houses...thin crust and the lemon pepper seasoning is what makes Pizza Johns a classic. Salads are basic, but tasty, and the decor is distinctively Derby, as pretty much everyone who works there (besides the owners) are current Panthers (HS). They've been around a long time with no signs of slowing down. We're a twice-a-month regular. read more