Love the chicken at Pizza Ranch along with the Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and as usual tasted wonderful. Cherry Dessert Pizza was on point too. I went around 2pm & was concerned there would be limited (or old) choices.....not the case. Everything was very fresh. Chicken & Wild Rice soup was ok - tasted a bit chalky. Diet Mountain Dew dispensed tasted like just seltzer. FYI - I loved the robotic "helper" where you can place your used dishes. No waiting on someone to clear for you. I will definitely return! read more

Pizza Ranch - Robotic Helper for used dishes. - Pizza Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Pizza is on the Domino's quality level, but an upside to the buffet is you can make a custom request and they happily made a ham and sauerkraut. I took three slices...unfortunately when I went back for more others had feasted on it and it was gone. Chicken was moist and delicious. I was disappointed the wedges weren't out; instead seasoned waffle fries were present. I've never thought these hold up well on a steam table. Most of the staff was very friendly, a special s/o to the older gentleman who would drop off the custom pizza orders. He was exceptionally polite. The opposite was the individual helping to clear tables. I thanked him twice, but he ignored me...yet had a smirk on his face that he couldn't seem to wipe off (see photo). I also overheard a female employee say he refused to get out of her way. Lousy employee, probably bound for a promotion. read more

Pizza Ranch - Rude bus person. - Pizza Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

The 3'5 girl sweeping the entryway tonight had a NASTY attitude when asking what time is you closed. Never coming back.

Excellent buffet! Love the thick chili! Love the pickled herring on the salad bar! Love the fried chicken! This location is always clean. Today staff could could have been a little more personable, maybe check on customers' satisfaction once in a while. But always an excellent experience! read more

Clean, they have a robot cleaner which is cool, the food is what you expect, can't go wrong with the dessert pizza, ice cream, and a place for arcades!! read more

These guys are pretty great. We came into town late and we were starving and there's no way we were going out to find something to eat with three dogs. We called them from our hotel half an hour before they closed and they weren't sure about delivering to our hotel but they did and the pizza was amazing and we were very thankful! We got deep dish with sausage and a regular pepperoni. We thought their sauce was excellent and their crust tasted homemade. We would definitely order again if we were ever back in Iowa! read more

I love the food and the service, I do wish there was something they could do about children being allowed to run wild and play with buffet food. read more

Pizza Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Took six kids there for the buffet and the arcade. One needed a dairy-free pizza which they quickly and accurately served. The buffet was so good, and of course, the kids loved the arcade! read more

Im very disappointed this is my first time that i had bad experience here, the cashier was rude and racist with me and my family. He told us to leave because they were closing in an hour, i really liked this place but i won't be coming back. read more

Ordered lunch from there today to be delivered. Have always delivered to Saylor Twp since they opened. Today they decided they would deliver to Saylor Twp but wouldn't take a check from Saylor Twp because they only take local checks? The address on the check was the address they were delivering too. I am less then 2 miles from their business, they will deliver but they won't take my check because it isn't local? This was the manager I spoke too. They just lost my business. Food sucked anyway. Only ordered from them because they delivered. Then they also lie. The response I received on there Facebook page when I left this exact review!! read more

Pizza Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Average pizza, great chicken, buffet. It's been a little while since I was here last, but it was good when we had a birthday party here for a child. They had a back room for us and I think three other groups. It wasn't too noisy in there. There are games for the kids at this location. Fairly clean. Workers are busy cleaning up the spills caused by messy patrons. Family friendly. Good staff. Lot parking. Prices are typical PizzaRanch. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved. The chicken is VERY good. read more

Chicken Ranch. I don't care what anyone tells you, do not eat the Mac and cheese and, surely, do not get it as a pizza topping. It's just liquid cheese and noodles. The chicken and mashed potatoes are great. All and all, this seems like a Golden Corral with mediocre pizzas and an arcade. It is a fun time though and great for kids. read more

For the price Monday thru Thursday it can't be beat especially for seniors. The Altoona Ranch has one BIG problem. Their gravy is ALWAYS way to thin like water! Everything else is great. read more

I made a promise to myself to not eat at places that cannot clean up their eating area. Last Sunday we went in and paid. Before we were seated I went to the rest room. I had seen many tables that had dirty dishes and half eaten food. I came back out of the restroom and could see more seating with dirty tables. Went to the front and told my wife that we were not eating here. I immediately asked for a return of funds back to my card and the corporate phone number. I was promptly told "we are not a corporate restaurant "I then asked the cashier "Who is your manager" she quickly responded"I'm the manager" Went down the road to HuHot and walked in, there was one dirty table and it was being cleaned as we walked in. I think I'll stick to places where I feel the customer is valued. read more

Altoona location is finally either out of business or no longer delivers to our area, but the Ankeny location sure does! (Way to make those dolla's holla!) That's fine by me! Ordering our dinner was flawless, it was a $9 delivery charge, but we're kind of far away and if I don't have to deal with the inept Altoona staff, owner or manager, I'm GOLDEN. We ordered a large skillet crust pepperoni, perfectly sauced, cooked up puffy crusty crust. Yummy. Fried chicken, always the finest fried chicken in the area. I mean anywhere. I LOVE their chicken more than my kids. Ranch stix, nice and cheeses, crispy crust, perfect for dipping into Ranch! Potato wedges, yep.....sour cream those bad boys! Delivery driver was super friendly! Even delivered about 10 minutes before I expected. Listen up competitor's THIS IS HOW TO MAKE CUSTOMER's HAPPY! Great food, great service! Thank you Ankeny Pizza Ranch for giving me back my complete love and devotion to your food and staff! Kudos!!! read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! Only ate a couple of breadsticks, 2 slices of pepperoni pizza and took one bite of the buffalo chicken pizza and thought it tasted weird... WOKE UP AT 3 am to violently puking all day puked over 15 times!! WILL NEVER BE BACK! read more

$3.49 for a single serving of potatoes and gravy. I spent quite a bit there and really didn't feel I got my money's worth. The chicken was just okay. I guess I will stick with KFC.. read more

Best Chicken EVER. Any one star reviews are fake. Great staff. Christian business. My guess that is why someone gave it one stars. Christians are being attacked world wide, including here in America. I eat here about 3 times a month. If I could make chicken like they do... I'd open my own place. Try the Thin Crust Chicken bacon ranch pizza. The peach dessert pizza Too! yum read more

Kids eat free on Tuesdays - hard to beat a Buffett deal like that. Hey keep the pizza coming out frequently. Fried chicken that is very tasty. And gotta love their dessert pizza - with soft serve ice cream available. Tremendous value, family friendly. read more

Ok this location has one of the friendliest staff that takes to go orders and delivers pizzas I have not ever visited the restaurant, only done delivery, but I have had positive experiences every time. They take time to ensure your order is correct and I have never had to wait longer than an hour for food even on Halloween when everywhere else was crazy busy. The pizza is good for a chain restaurant and the cactus bread is delicious! Pizza Ranch is my go to when I need dinner quick or just have a craving for pizza. read more

I eat lunch here once a month or so. I love love the fried chicken. You can also do a personal request for buffalo wings. The buffet is decently loaded. I would recommend this place at least for lunch. read more

I have eaten at multiple Pizza Ranches in the area and I would say this may be one of the better ones. It was not too busy when I went to this location so there was a lot of pizza to choice from without any running out. They did a good job keeping their pizza stocked with different variety. Food quality shouldn't even be discussed, their chicken is moist and pizzas flavorful, end of story. I have always enjoyed Pizza Ranch more than CiCis, and although Pizza Ranch is more expensive, it is worth the extra cost. read more

When pizza is in the name you expect good pizza. However in reality you are unlikely to leave the temple of pizza with much of anything to say about it. In one word the pizza is unremarkable. It's edible, it's ok. I can't put my finger on if it's just lame sauce and cheap toppings or what. But it does not compare well with pretty much anyone else who makes pizza as a core offering. The chicken on the other hand is fantastic. Unless you pull an old dried up one out of the bucket instead of the fresh ones. It's a roll of the dice and a gamble you have to accept. On our trip here yesterday the pizza buffet selection was probably the worst I've ever seen. There was no cheese pizza that my daughter asked for. Neither was there any standard pepperoni or sausage that I could pull toppings off for her. They did not have any of these standard pizzas for our entire stay. Instead they had a bunch of empty spaces where pizzas were missing and what was present was a variety of different olive and pineapple pizzas. There were at least four pizzas sitting there that had olives on them. For a place really geared toward kids and families it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Someone was obviously not properly managing the pizza buffet. After paying full admission for 4 I feel let down by the cost to value ratio of our trip. We paid full price but received a less than expected experience. read more

Poor, can't keep up with food, messy place. We live in Ankeny, in the future we'll go to the Altoona, restaurant. Much better place.

Walked in on a busy Sunday, very quick and pleasant experience through the line, food always hot and delicious. Offered to make any pizza I wanted and give a table tent to find me. Food - pizza line was fresh and full, constantly changing offerings. Salad bar - cold and always topped off. Quality was awesome. Chicken line - first time and only disappointment was the BBQ chicken. It was hard and seemed to be yesterday's offering. However, on repeat run to the line, it was changed out and food was fresh. Dessert line - always a favorite with the family. Multiples of cactus bread and fruit topped pizza was offered. Store was very clean and staff was quick to clean when my family went as a group to reload the plates. Not sure if that was a bad thing or not....states for the staff is eager to make the place look nice. Will return most absolutely!! read more

Recommended! Go when Micah is working. He gives the best service. Fried chicken and chicken with basil thin crust pizza were excellent! The dessert pizza topped off with ice cream was a great finish. The total package! read more

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Ok, so Pizza Ranch is a chain restaurant with an all you can eat buffet. The price is right. Tables of families abound. Noise level can sometimes be elevated during peak hours. The pizza is ok, and you can request pizzas to be made fresh that are not on the buffet at no extra charge. The fried chicken is very good, definitely the star over the pizza. My personal favorite is the salad bar, which is quite nice. Currently the salad bar is featuring fresh seasonal fruit and fresh Iowa sweet corn as an awesome addition. There is also a dessert bar which includes dessert pizza's and some very creamy soft serve ice cream. read more

Horrible service, Pizza did not taste that well. They don't tell you where to seat, you have to find it yourself and it's imposible. There's barely any tables and if they are, they are not cleaned. It's messy. Would not recommend eating here and will not come back. read more

Am I thinking of the same Pizza Ranch on Oralabor Road? We went there and it was disgusting. The carpeted floor looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in days. Whole pieces of pizza on the floor. The table was all greasy. Pieces of food on the bench seat of the booth. The pizza selection was subpar at best. I would say it is a marginal step up from frozen Totino's Pizza. Greasy pizza with tough crust. Poor quality cheese. The "buffet" was overpriced as there wasn't enough enticing food for me to get a fill. The parking lot had food strung out all over the place. I am not exaggerating either. My son noticed it first. Although all the "buffet" feeders may like this place, I will never go back to Pizza Ranch! read more

Went here on Tuesday night, which was kids night. The place was very busy but service was still very good. We had our daughter with us and she really enjoyed the food, as did we. Good pizza and even better chicken! Recommend for those that have a big appetite! read more

Best food ever!!! From the made to order pizza to the fried chicken and fresh salad on the buffet everything is phenomenal! Oh and I can't forget the soft serve ice cream. ... The most amazing I've had! I can't tell you how fantastic the food is you will have to try it yourself! You won't be disappointed!! All the way from Missouri, hands down the best food around! :) read more

Pizza is good but the fried chicken is even better. Service was very nice. Everything was very clean. Arrived at 11 for lunch during break. Loved the strange gravy pizza with gravy eggs and Canadian bacon. Fairly decent selection and if you didn't see what you wanted they offered to make it for you!! Overall great first impression! read more

Pretty goodPizza Ranch experience. Not my favorite pizza brand but they had lots of options and you can't beat it for the price. The chicken is real good too. Clean and well staffed. Try the desert pizza and great ice cream. read more

Food was great, service was amazing, and the price was fair. And on top of that, they gave me a military discount, which is harder and harder to find. All in all, above average experience! read more

Friendly wait and cook staff, always a fan of the food!

I am gluten-intolerant and therefore cannot have anything with wheat in it (Celiac disease). Pizza Ranch has a complete GF menu available, and they make everything separately, including having a separate stack of pans they use. My wife is not Celiac, and she loved everything that I couldn't eat. Their chicken is apparently amazing, so is their regular pizza, and their soft serve ice cream is as good as DQ's. I can also vouch for the beef vegetable soup and the chili, as well as the salad bar. The staff was very, very friendly and knowledgeable. All in all, this is one of the best sit down experiences I've ever had in a pizza parlour. read more

It is a nice place to eat for a all you can eat. They have a big selection of pizza and lots of different things like waffle fries. They have ice cream and desert pies. They also have games. I like this place and I recommend . read more

Only experienced EXCELLENT service and incredible food. Especially love their chicken and delivery drivers. Friendly staff from top to bottom. A+! read more

Ordered a 10 piece chicken pack. My daughter (19) went in to pick it up. As she waited she heard the man in the back say "Oh sh*t! I dropped one. Oh well who counts their chicken anyway." We arrived home to only 9 pieces of chicken. I called the store and asked for a manager. I relayed my daughters experience and told him that indeed we only have 9 pieces but paid for 10. The manager informed me that it was him who said what my daughter heard but that he didn't drop it on the floor, he just dropped it back into the dryer. I asked why he only have us 9 pieces and he told me that none of it was true and that my 19 year old daughter was making the whole thing up. I filed a complaint against the manager with the company and they mailed me a discount on the purchase of a large pizza! Definitely will NEVER patronize another Pizza Ranch! read more

Kids love this place. Staff always willing to make whatever pizza that you crave. Buffet clean. Game room in the back in a separate room for kids. Oh. And ice cream machine. Don't forget the cactus bread. Yum.. Enjoy..... read more