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    Pizza Payaa - Bloomington

    4.6 (87 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pete G.

    OK, now who is going to sit down and go, "Gee, what if I sliced potatoes and put them on a pizza"? Apparently, the geniuses at Pizza Payaa. Their latest special, the Loaded Potato Payaa, is brilliant. Of course, the incredible Detroit-style pizza with that crunchy cheesy edge, three cheeses, garlic, thinly sliced delicious Yukon gold potatoes, topped with grana Padano cheese, finished with chives, sour cream, and loads of bacon. Ridiculous.

    From my third of four visits: beloved by all!
    Elissa T.

    Pizza Payaa is fantastic--I've tried it four times with four different groups of people, and it never fails to please everyone! They use top-of-the-line ingredients that most other pizza joints in Bloomington-Normal don't, and the pizzas are well-made. From the classic flavors to their inventive specials, everything has been delicious! You have to try this place.

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    Jennifer T.

    Listen, I'm originally from Chicago and this pizza blows away any pizza place from there. Lou Malnati's? Better. Pequod's? Better. Giordano's? Better. Gino's East? Better. I literally stake my Chicago claim on it. Try this pizza now! Especially the collabs. I haven't had one bad pie yet!

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    Adam P.

    This place is amazing, so glad my wife suggested it!!! We ended up getting The Honey Badger and the Fun Guy!!!

    Molly T.

    Amazing local small business! Their pizza is so good and so fresh. I was lucky enough to win their free pizza giveaway with pop up chicken for the BBBB pizza and it was one of the best specialty pizzas i have ever had. It even reheated well the next day. I also loved their brussel sprouts with hot honey, so good!!

    Ready for my pizza!
    Sandra S.

    Excellent pizza every time. Best specialty pizza ever (and I travel fairly often to 'foodie' cities). Voted Best Pizza in BloNo. Have always done take out - located in a VR/video poker place. Best to order ahead and plan ahead. May be an hour or more for pick up. At first glance, it appears pricey. But, thicker, absolutely amazing crust heavy on the toppings. Well worth the price and the wait.

    Honey Badger, Cheese, and Cheese Burrata Be Kidding Me.
    Matthew W.

    So worth it. The crust is just amazing and the toppings are top notch. Highly recommended! Easy to order, walk in sit down at a numbered table and order through QR code website. Can also order at the counter. Located in VR gaming complex. Very exciting place to hang out watch kids play.

    What's left over from our two pizzas.
    Christy G.

    This pizza ROCKS! And no pizza is complete for me anymore without Mike's Hot Honey. Online ordering so easy too! Nice change from the regular routine.

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    4 years ago

    As a girl who grew up in Detroit...Pizza Payaa is a taste of home, and a comfort food!

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    Adam E.

    This is awesome to hear! Thanks for the great review, Corrie!

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    4 years ago

    Pizza Payaa offers a really, really good pizza when you want a break from the traditional.

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    Adam E.

    Thank you for the 5-star review, Susan!

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