I've been there with family a couple times because they're good about accommodating celiac disease. That's a big plus for us. In a college town, 3 blocks from campus, the prices were incredibly high. Take a look at the online menu to ensure you know what to expect. read more

Pizza Payaa makes a really delicious Detroit style pizza. Good ingredients and easy to order. Their location in Normal uptown is also very nice. read more

Their pizzas are awesome. Their gluten-free pizzas far exceed any other gluten-free pizzas that are locally available. The wait staff has always been wonderful. read more

Pizza Payaa - This shows how thick their gluten-free pizzas are. - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

terrific service. This was our first time and we got a great explanation of everything. The Pizza is unique and absolutely delicious, not to mention the unbelievable cocktails! read more

On our way through from Champaign. Awesome food if you're looking for a nice, high quality pizza place. Double fried chicken wings were delicious. And the burrata caprese salad was AMAZING! The balsamic dressing and garlic oil were supreme! And the garlic Parmesan sauce for our chicken wings was worth keeping (taking my left over home). Pizza Payaa! I'm coming back! So send me some love read more

Our first visit to Pizza Payaa was an excellent experience. We were seated upstairs where we had a great view of uptown Normal. We ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer and the Tammy Supreme without the pepperoni, both were delicious. We'll definitely be returning! read more

Pizza Payaa - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

The food was unique and tasty. Ordered online and everything was ready when I got there. Only thing I would say is remember the silverware next time read more

First, this place was a bit hard to find because it's in MassVR. If you want a beer you order it from MassVR counter. It's not difficult, just different. However, the pizza was great! The crust is thick but still crispy. I had Tuscan chicken and my husband had 3cheese. Neither of us finished and I'd say a couple could easily split a pizza. read more

Pizza Payaa - Tuscan chicken - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Aside from the incredible pizza and cocktails, I have to talk about these wings. Some of the best wings I've ever had. The perfect amount of meat and crisp without being too big. Phenomenal, 10/10 The Greek salad was also delicious. Pizza Payaa doesn't miss! read more

Pizza Payaa - Double Fried Chicken Wings and Greek Island Salad - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Best pizza I've ever had (The Honey Badger) Solid 12/10, maybe even 13. Will definitely return. read more

Kinda expensive for a college campus i feel but the food is good!! The waitress was very nice too.

Great pizza and location. Mike was fantastic. We have the Tammy, the Honey Badger, and white sausage garlic. read more

Service was great, spinach artichoke dip with the special large cubes of toasted soft bread was so delicious, and the veggie pizza and the pizza with meat were so much like a thick homemade pizza with fresh vegetable ingredients. read more

Tried Pizza Payaa on a whim this summer after getting off the train. I'm vegan and have tried some pretty good pizzas but this one is by far my favorite. I go there everytime I take the train and went out of my way (I live in Peoria) to get it for my birthday. I have yet to have a pizza/app/cocktail that is less than excellent and the service is peak everytime. While the pizzas are "personal" but they're super filling and reheat really well in the oven. My only complaint is the price. 2 pizzas after tip and tax is around $60 (gulp). But it's worth the splurge every now and then. read more

Oh my gosh, I wasn't too sure but so glad I tried them! I had the grilled cheese pizza and a bowl of their tomato soup. Absolutely loved the pizza because the crust was like nothing I'd had before. I wasn't crazy about the soup but IN ALL FAIRNESS I'm not a big tomato soup person. But it just sounded good with the pizza and it was the end of a 7 hour driving day. read more

Pizza Payaa - Grilled cheese pizza and their tomato soup - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

SO GOOD! Nothing bad to say. Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere. Come here for a date night or place to hang with friends. Can't go wrong with salad, pizza, and aperol spirtz read more

I am not a pizza lover. But I'm in love with Pizza Payaa. It's delicious every time, and I especially love the wings. What a wonderful local treasure. read more

Hands down the best pizza in Bloomington Normal. The crust is absolute perfection as it is crispy on the bottom and chewy in the center. Detroit style is a hard one to nail and they have definitely done it. Also, they have a pretty great selection of craft beer on tap that rotates periodically. read more

Very good pizza and drink options. Inside is classy casual and the alley patio is nice too. Especially in the evening - you're shielded from the sun. Servers are always really nice and friendly too. read more

First time here but have been to the Bloomington location before and was expecting greatness again and they did not disappoint. Our server Mike was very friendly and attentive. I was there with my daughter for a day daughter date night and we had the special grilled cheese pizza payaa. My daughter said it was her new favorite all time pizza. I also thought it was excellent. The venue itself is also very nice and clean. read more

Pizza Payaa - Grilled cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Earlier this month I was planning a work dinner with my team. Nervous that 19 people would be an issue, I emailed Pizza Payaa in advance to see if they could accommodate that large of a party. I worked with Josh to set up the reservation and order pizzas in advance. Which was so helpful. The dinner ended up being a huge success! We had more than enough room with the set up on the second floor with two large tables. Josh's suggestion for how many pizzas to order was incredibly exact, with only a small amount of left overs. The best part, the pizzas were delicious and the staff was amazing. Big props to the whole team at Pizza Payaa! I 100% recommend you go to Pizza Payaa. They have a great location in downtown Normal, which is right down the street from ISU, Marriott, and the Hyatt. I tried several different kinds of their pizzas and they were all great. read more

Pizza Payaa - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Highly recommend coming here. We had a delay with our Amtrak train and this was just down the block and wow it was amazing. Our server heather was awesome explained the menu and specials. We got the cheese bread, and the white garlic sausage pizza both were excellent filled us up and some of the best pizza I've had in awhile. Also got an espresso martini that was very good. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. read more

Pizza Payaa - Espresso Martini - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

We went to Pizza Payaa for the first time tonight and everything was delicious! The salad was so yummy, pizza was generous on the tasty toppings, crispy edges, excellent veggies, drinks were epic. Atmosphere was fun, clean, and inviting. Staff were friendly, quick, and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Had the tavern style tonight and it was phenomenal. Everything this place does is fantastic from the minute you walk in the door until you pay the check. Great atmosphere too. Thrilled to have this restaurant locally read more

Tonight we had the Rock collab. P Payaa works with other local restaurants to create a payaa. The Rock is one of our favorites and the "gyro" pizza is amazing! The crispy caramel edges of the pizza and the gyro toppings are a great fit. Kudos to Pizza Payaa for some amazing tastes! read more

Wow. The size and decor of this place was staggering. Patio, bar seating and a second floor, wow. The pizza was all delicious (I tried some of my tables' other types too). Pizza portions are large (one person will likely have leftovers) and so are the salads. A smaller pizza and side salad option would be very welcome, but what they are serving now is very effective and tasty! read more

If you are looking for central Illinoisan pizza with it's sweet sauce and cracker timhin crust, this ain't your place. But... The pizza they do serve is absolutely delicious! At this point of time (June 2025), I'd say pizza payaa is the best pizza place in uptown (formerly known as downtown) Normal. read more

Best pizza in town! The. Very. Best. The Fig and the Pig is an excellent combination, and fun to say too!

We get Pizza Payaa from their location in Bloomington. We attended the "soft opening" on 6/14 in Uptown Normal. I love their Honey Badger (my usual "go to"). We were greeted right when we walked in. Our server. Olivia, was attentive. However, there were no menus for what beers were on draft or cocktails (other then the specials we were told about). We could see the draft beer selection from upstairs looking at the bar. The pizza menu is pretty similar to what is at the other location. There are also appetizers, but we didn't order any. The food came out fast and it was nice to eat is fresh from the oven vs. eating it as carry out. With that said, the carry out location is more convenient for us and will be our choice. I did ask about the rewards program being able to be used and it is "in the works", which is kind of a disappointment that it wasn't ready to go for dine in. They did a great job on the refurb of the building. Be prepared to walk out of there spending $$ compared to other pizza places. Also, the tips on the checkout start @ 20% and go up (there is a custom tip option). I will say this - the pizza is some of the best in the Blono area and is a treat for our family due to the cost. It is nice to have more options in Uptown Normal and will be good for visiting parents of ISU/Wesleyan students. read more

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The Korean wings were definitely amazing and a must. The 3 cheese pizza and all meat pizza are really good. The service is friendly and the place is inviting. A little pricey. Definitely a place I would come back too. read more

The food is always unique and special and delicious. But the staff is also always friendly, informative and helpful. They make the experience so much better! read more

I coach a local junior high dance team, and we had our Christmas party at Pizza Payaa, Uptown Normal. FANTASTIC experience!!! service was top notch...very clean restaurant....beautifully decorated. Excellent pizza---we had a great time and will be back read more

Best vegan pizza in Bloomington-Normal. So good my son couldn't tell the difference. Service is great and staff is friendly

This place has the best gluten free crust i have ever had. The food is amazing, service is good too.

Went there last weekend, the pizza was absolutely delicious. Love the bread they use! Also the service was kind, courteous, and patient even with our two toddlers. Wish this place was around when I lived down there, would have been a regular stop! read more

I can't express how much I love this pizza joint! My daughter is an ISU Student and she graduated and we went there celebrate our server was top-notch! She made sure we had everything and she checked on us! I've eaten here many times before and this is the only place I like to eat wings at. The double fried method is the bomb! My daughter tried them yesterday and she said I can see why you keep wanting to come back here for the wings, the pizza is always spot on and super delicious. I had a "poppy drop" drink from the bar and it made me very festive it was very very good. I will continue to patronize this business. If you haven't tried their wings you must try them. It's nice to have a consistent establishment that does their food well. I wish them all the success! read more

Ordered online and pick up was super easy! Enjoyed the Honey Badger and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Both had delicious flavor! read more

Pizza Payaa - Honey Badger - Pizza Near Me - Normal, Illinois

This place is where it's at! Small town vibe and consistent with their pizza, which is always delicious. Friendly employees - great service! read more

The gluten-free thick crust pizza Is awesome! First I have found in 6 years!! So wonderful to have the choice of any pizza with this crust!

Can't say enough how impressed we were with this restaurant . Great ambiance but the pizza was amazing as well as the cocktails...we stopped in after taking the kids to the museum & we couldn't have picked a better place. Can't wait to go back! read more