I traveled from St. Augustine, Florida, and had to make a stop in Baltimore to get the BEST pizza in the area before heading to the hotel. read more

Pizza John's - Pepperoni pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

This pizza came highly touted as the best in Baltimore and even best in Maryland. The service is great and the ambiance is that of an old school Johnny rockets turned pizza place. However the pizza has wayyyyyyy too much cheese. The sauce is decent and so is the dough. Too much cheese 10000%. I might give them another try and do light cheese. All in all I prefer the Marcos down the street vs this pizza read more

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Yummy pizza and cheese steak. I liked the crinkle fries as well. The pizza kinda fell part a little but, I wish it was a little bit crisper but the pepperonis were yummy and I was told imported from Greece? read more

This place has shown up on my FYP for National Pizza Day as the best so I had to stop over and give it a try. For Valentine's Day it was packed with people as expected but thank God for carry out. The online ordering process was super easy through toast however, they had a couple options for crusts that I've never seen before. As a result I went with the middle option. Got home and warmed it up, I'm about 30min away so it was cold. It was just ok! Ambiance- Carry out Parking- Plenty of free parking on the lot. read more

I've been eyeing this location for a while and finally stopped in. I purchased a few items by ordering online to pick up: 3 slices of pizza, fries, and 2 crab cake sandwiches. All the food was delicious. Best quick lunch option. This is definitely a place to bring our parents, who prefer the simpler the simpler things. Inside is cafeteria style, which I think I like. Think high school meets a McDonald's or Burger King, but with Italian dishes. Ample seating and the staff at the counter were very kind. There weren't a lot of people in at the time of my visit but it appeared that they took great pride in keeping the seating areas spotless. read more

Pizza John's is definitely one of my favorite local pizza joints... and this visit did not disappoint. On a Friday night, this place was bustling, as expected. Self-serve kiosks are utilized for placing orders. I ordered ahead on the Toast app and my order was ready by the estimated pickup time. Crew members were moving nonstop to get orders out. My pizza was delivered piping hot with a crispy crust and fresh toppings. Absolutely no complaints. The restaurant is clean and well organized. Lots of free parking is available. Definitely swing by Pizza John's if you're ever in the neighborhood! read more

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First time at a Pizza John's. I heard it was amazing pizza so I had to try it. Right away when you enter the establishment it was crazy busy. You order at one of the cashiers whether dining in or taking out. We ordered the works pizza size small which is good size 12" and an order of breaded mushrooms. The setup of the place is a well oiled pizza making machine. It may seem like madness but they get out the food in record time. The pizza looked good and the ingredients are fresh and very flavorful. My only complaint is with the crust. It had no flavor and it tasted like a cracker. It was too hard for my liking. They may have different crusts I'll have to look into that the next time I go. Now, the breaded mushrooms were phenomenal. Get a side of ranch and you'll be in heaven. read more

I've wanted to try this place for years, but I'm never in this area. Today I just happened to be about 5 minutes away so I had to try it. Everybody told me you have to start with the cheese pizza on your first visit so that's what I ordered. I placed my order through Toast and soon as I walked to the counter my order was already boxed and waiting for me. Soon as I took my first bite, I understood the hype. The flavor is on another level. I'll definitely go back! read more

Pizza John's - Tomato Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

I enjoyed the size of the restaurant and the machine that they have established in pumping out food. However, the pizza was not that good. It tasted almost like it was a frozen pizza. It wasn't the worst pizza I had but it was sure not the best. Maybe it's not my style of pizza. read more

Pizza John's - Pinot Grigio - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

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Stopped by and picked up some meatballs for dinner. I am still eating keto so I'm always looking for something that I can eat that is keto. I take my own keto bread and it's awesome to eat their meatballs with the keto bread. Win win. The parking lot is handicapped accessible as is the restaurant. They are usually pretty busy especially on weekends. The restrooms are clean and have a handicap stall The service is very quick. You can order ahead of time for take out or eat in. I recommend them for parties or if you love Italian food try this place-you won't regret it. read more

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We've been living here since 2016.Pizza John's has the best pizza and food ever. We went for lunch the other day. Ms. Shirley is amazing. She is too adorable. The service she gives was amazing. Best place to sit in and eat ambiance is amazing. read more

Pizza John's - Extra Large pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

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Amazing pizza always busy but worth the wait killer chicken wings and atmosphere and good place to catch Ravens games....

I just left pizza John's and I waited a half hour for a slice of pizza and fries.... the fries was cold and the pizza wasn't hot..... then they act like they didn't care that I was waiting.... just nasty..... read more

Best pizza in town. A local legend. Although you order at the counter and get your own order, The ladies that help out at the tables are accommodating and pleasant. Open seating in a pleasant environment. It's no wonder this place is always busy. read more

Pizza John's is amazing and hands down they have the best pizza in the world. I'm never disappointed with their food or service. The place is always spotless and you can tell they treat their employees well, everyone is so nice. I am no longer local, and have to drive almost 2 hours but it's totally worth it. Also, I love I can have their pizza and pasta sauce shipped to my home when I can't make the trip. read more

Pizza John's is an institution and has become a go-to for generations with good reason. Reliably good, cheesy pizza with an affordable price point and a casual and clean ambiance means families and groups can arrive hungry and leave happy. I love that you order and pay at the counter, find a booth and then await your order to be called. Nice and easy. I've only had the pizza here but the wings look very tasty too, they also offer sandwiches and pasta dishes. read more

Pizza John's - Pepperoni Pie - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

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Dining in or Carry Out you can't be disappointed with Pizza John's. Amazing how they have grown inside and out. Ample space for dining in and ample space for parking. The Pizza is Neapolitan style and recently reviewed by Dave Portnoy which you can find on YouTube. What it lacks in carriage it more than makes up in taste. The pepperoni and also the meat sauce pizzas are my two favorites. They are both my favorites with a pizza with plentiful meats and the pepperoni pizza has the thinest most crispy pepperoni ever. An extensive menu with delicious subs with many that I have tried such as... pizza subs, meatball subs, cold cut, Italian subs toasted, the cheesteak subs are ohhh so delicious. Don't forget to order a fresh made milkshake also a specialty too.. Always good service and take a peak at the kitchen at work easily visible when waiting for food and they work like a fine machine. Dining room has grown over the years but weekends are crowded which is a great indicator of how good they are. read more

We went on a Friday night & the parking lot was almost full. But no worries the line to order for in-house eating was short. Ordered a chef's salad, meat lovers pizza & 2 beers. Beers & salad were given to us almost immediately after we order. We found a table & started our salad while waiting for the pizza. After about 10 minutes pizza was ready & it was huge! I should've ordered the smaller size since this was our first experience here at Pizza John's. Well the salad was so -so, typical of a lot of restaurants that don't toss their salads & it's hard to toss at the table with plastic-ware. I was excited to try the pizza but by my tastes it was a let down. It really didn't have any flavor except the green bell peppers & I should've asked for no bell peppers. And sadly not enough cheese. Service was good & friendly. Good place for families, as there are many large tables. read more

This is our first visit, and there were plenty of parking spaces available. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we liked the spacious, bright, and clean interior. After finding our seats, we went to the counter to place our order. I don't like overly sour flavors, and the pizza here has plenty of cheese and is delightfully sweet. The pizza sauce isn't too sour, but you can still taste the freshness of the tomatoes. The kids were also very satisfied. My partner ordered the Chicken Parmesan, which was generous in portion size and tasted very authentic. He really enjoyed it. We were too full to order dessert, but we loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. We plan to visit again for dessert next time. read more

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The ravioli was Awesome very tasty and the menu advertised for bread with garlic and cheese and I got cold bread and cold slices of butter pices but I will come back again but order something else read more

Service always Great, Food always excellent Great venue for Birthday Party's Great Parking read more

One of the local pizza spots that we wish we could visit more often! This place gets super busy so plan to wait a little bit for your food. If you're new, the "line" can seem a bit overwhelming, just feel free to ask if people are waiting to order or for their food. People tend to crowd the area and makes it a bit confusing. They have both indoor and outdoor seating but depending on the time of day, you may be left without a table or having to wait around for one to open up. Don't be shy, grab it when you can and ask one of the staff working in the area to clean it off for you. If you have leftovers, you can grab your own boxes and plates over by the trash can area. If you don't know just ask and sometimes one of the friendly staff members may even just bring one for you! This time we went, we got the sausage pizza and DID NOT disappoint!! We also got the cheesesteak and the meat tasted so much more drier than ever before, so it was not as enjoyable. Also, if you order anything with mushroom, make sure to specify FRESH. Otherwise, they use canned mushrooms *YUCK imo* Price wise, it's reasonable with something things seeming to be higher but the portions more than make up for it! read more

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Stopped in yesterday and that pizza is the same as it was in the 70's. Cheese steak is the best especially if it's dripping. Man, it's not good for you but eats really well! read more

IYKYK This place is amazing. If you're reading this because you've never tried it, you need to stop in for a pizza. I would recommend you have your first experience here in the restaurant, as there really isn't anything else like it in the area. Get either cheese or pepperoni... If you really want to try other toppings, get a second pizza. Your first experience should be with a traditional cheese or pepperoni slice. The fried mushrooms are also amazing. Once you've tried the sit down restaurant, you can graduate to take out. If you live close enough and will eat the pizza right when you get home, then simply order what you want and enjoy an amazing pizza at home. If you want to buy ahead of time, they have parbaked cheese and pepperoni pizzas that you can refrigerate for up to five days or put in the freezer to keep for longer. The heat up really well in the oven, but it's not Exactly the same as getting a pizza cooked in the commercial grade ovens of the restaurant. read more

Old school place, good food, very clean, excellent staff service. Highly recommend. Visited multiple times, consistent good service and food. Have tried pizza, and Italian subs, very good. read more

Forget the fior di latte and arugula and fig toppings, this is excellent straight ahead thin crust pizza. Except for maybe the cheese being a tad oily, it's textbook perfect in my book. As you may have guessed, this place isn't fancy and it's not in a fancy neighborhood. I've only been in the more self-serve part, and what you do is you order at the counter--which can be a tad overwhelming--take a seat and wait for your number to be called. It's run efficiently, and the there's everything you need to make the pizza yours at the table: pepper flakes, oregano, parm, and garlic salt. Happily, they serve pizza by the slice--not the easiest thing to find--and of course different sizes of pies. And, this place feels a bit like a throwback to the days of the "pizza parlor," where you sit comfortably in a booth with a pitcher or soda or beer. I'm not sure you can do better than this for non-gourmet pizza in the Baltimore area. read more

Pizza John's - Straight ahead thin crust cheese slice. - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

The greatest pizza of all time. I will wait for someone to prove me wrong. Unfortunately also the most expensive pizza but always worth it. There has to be 20 people working at all times. Everyone looks like little pizza doctors and nurses in their outfits it's very cool. Never dined in the actual restaurant, always get take out. Wish they delivered!! read more

Pizza John's - Cheese pizza with sausage and bacon - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

First time trying Pizza John's since moving to Baltimore and I gotta say the restaurant is like no other pizza spot I've been too. Great ambience and the service to go with it. The pie lived up to its hype! read more

Pizza John's - Half Pepperoni and Sausage / Half Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

My favorite pizza is the pepperoni pizza, but I can't say I have had a bad pizza there yet. The food is consistently good, and I would suggest that you also try the subs. (Love the cold cut) The ladies at the counter are nice and the men making the pizza are always working hard to get the food out to you in a timely manner. Also the Pizza Johns is always clean and they are always cleaning the tables. read more

Took my grandson here for the first time. He loved it and said Pop Pop this is the only place we can get pizza from now on. The pizza was delicious and the Buffalo wings were some of the best I have had in 20 some years! The buffalo was sauce was old school and perfect! read more

Interesting take on the old school neighborhood pizza joint. We went in for lunch based on a Roadside America recommendation regarding the character statue out front. LOTS of parking in a private lot. The restaurant was quite busy, but seemed to be running efficiently. Pizza and drinks were ordered at the counter, and the staff at the counter were very friendly and helpful (I was a bit lost with the experience, and needed some assistance). The pizza came out in a reasonable amount of time, and was delicious. Very good for this type of pie. The staff around the restaurant was helpful as well. The decor is renovated old school pizza joint, a few steps up from what I expected. I'll definitely be back when I'm on that side of town! read more

Pizza is excellent. Had the meat sauce , pepperoni, and plain cheese, all excellent. When I left I noticed an ice cream bar area . Next time I'm going to try a milkshake. They have staff to totally wipe down tables and booths in between customers ( very clean) . They brought up boxes for leftovers without even asking. read more

We have been coming for generations . From when our children were in St. Clements pre-K touring with their class, the spotless kitchen to now catching up on a Friday night with our teenagers . Year after year visit after visit, Pizza John's sets the the bar higher than any other local restaurant. The food is always consistent. Perfectly prepared freshest ingredients. The staff is always happy, friendly, well trained, qualified and sooo clean. The whole establishment is always spotless no matter what day of the week you go. Pizza places come and go, but I pray Pizza Johns never leaves ! FYI- we always get our Pizza LWD (little well done) read more

The cauliflower pizza was so so good! I have a gluten allergy and it didn't affect me. I got pepperoni and onion, the pepperoni is the small ones that curl into a cup which are my favorite. read more

Pizza John's - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

Not very close to us but definitely worth the trip. We stopped by for pick up pizzas on a Friday night. Ordering by phone was simple and quick. We ordered a couple of pizzas. 2 Pepp/ Sausage pizzas-one with onions. Good balance of crust, cheese with generous toppings. Some of the Pepperoni looked to be spicy cup and that along with their sausage were enjoyed. Extensive menu with subs, pasta & wings. They also have bake-at-home pizza available onsite as well at some of the local grocery stores. They will also ship nationwide. A solid local favorite that's been around since the mid 60s. I need to get back and try the rest of the menu! read more

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Ordered 2 items, a fish sub with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a chef salad. They did not put tomatoes on the sub and we received a garden salad, after verifying that we ordered a chef salad with the staff. Service has gone downhill read more

TLDR: A pizza institution for Baltimore natives. Dine in for the retro pizza parlor experience. Come for the infamous pepperoni cups pizza, bored out on heel meatball subs and overloaded cheesesteaks. Vibe: 5/5. Pizza Johns has been a staple in the pizza scene since the 60s. Over the years they have expanded their storefront from a small takeout shack, all the way to the giant multi room indoor dining and takeout behemoth that stands on Back River Neck road today. This place gets busy, but fortunately they have fine tuned their facilities over the years to successfully accommodate the demand. When you pull up to the building, you are greeted by the classic American Italian restaurant decor, complete with the huge Pizza John statue standing front and center at the driveway entrance. Parking at Pizza Johns is great, as they have numerous parking spots running the length of both sides of the restaurant as well as additional parking in the rear. There are several entrances to the restaurant, but once inside it is very easy to navigate to the ordering counter. Regardless if you are dining in or out, you must order at the counter and pickup your order at the right side of the registers. Again, Pizza Johns has evolved to their local demand, so it's not uncommon to see 4-5 registers ready to take orders to keep the line rolling. If dining in, you will see that the inside is broken up into several dining rooms, most of which are booth seating. These retro red vinyl red booths are oversized and can easily fit 4-6 hungry guests. In the farthest adjacent dining room, there are several 4 tops that can be pushed together for larger groups upon request. Seating is first come first serve, so it's wise to divide and conquer by having one person wait in line to order and another to be scouting out an open table. Service: 5/5. The staff at Pizza Johns have always been extremely friendly, helpful and professional during my several visits. When placing both phone and in person orders, the counter workers are always clear and concise, ensuring our order is correct. When dining in, the dining room attendants do a great job at keeping tables bused and check up on us periodically. This is above and beyond considering they are not true waiters that are being tipped. Food: 5/5. Growing up in the area, I have dined at Pizza Johns on dozens of occasions over the years. From pizza in highschool to gnocchi in my 30s, I never had an item that wasn't delicious. However, there are a few items I find myself ordering time and time again due to their tasty excellence. The first item, which has also gained a cult following is the Pizza Johns pepperoni pizza. The pizza has a slightly spicy tomato sauce that plays nicely with the generous amounts of cheese. The signature Pizza Johns crust has a braided rope-like pattern that has the right amount of crunch. All of these components make for a superlative pie, however the Pizza John pepperoni's take it to the next level. They use tiny, thin cut ronis that crisp up in the oven to form delectable little grease cups that crunch upon chewing. Truly a topping that elevates the pizza to the next level. Moving away from pizza, Pizza Johns is also known for their best in class subs. Starting with in house fresh baked rolls, all subs are overstuffed and constructed with care so each bite is perfect. Of the entire sub menu, the standouts happen to be the cheesesteaks and the meatball sub. The cheesesteaks use fresh shaved ribeye and are served overflowing with tender, paper thin meat. For the meatball sub, they use only the heels of their sub rolls and bore out the centers in order to insert the meatballs, cheese and sauce directly in the center. This unique approach creates a pocket full of amazing marinara and homemade meatball flavor in every bite. You truly can't go wrong with either of these and I highly recommend trying both if possible! read more

Pizza John's - Cheesesteak - Pizza Near Me - Essex, Maryland

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Pizza is excellent & cheesy. The chicken parm sub was huge! About as big as a forearm! They have Pepsi products there. The restaurant setup is order at the counter then pick a seat. They'll call your number & you go up to get it. Big restaurant with lots of seating. They have attendants that will clear your table as you finish eating. Nice place for a quick or long lunch. read more

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First time here. Came on a Friday night and the place was JAMMED. The ordering process is to walk up and place the order yourself. I'd recommend calling ahead as they get crazy busy. The prices are high for pizza. My supreme (medium) was over 20$ and the large was over 30$. I thought the pizza was tasty but overpriced. I still prefer Matthews in the city. But good to check out! read more

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Pizza John's is definitely a vibe as far as nostalgic pizzeria feels go. The pizzas are clearly made with fresh ingredients, even made in-house I believe. The other food options that we have tried are really good! We've enjoyed their salads and fries, their spaghetti is even pretty good, which we are finding to be rarer than you'd think. All that being said, the pizza is kind of heavy and sometimes greasy, so it doesn't fit our pizza preferences, but we definitely like it plenty enough to go back over and over for the ambiance, the great service and pretty good pizza with reliable other entrees. read more