My wife grew up out here and always remembers how good the chicken and spuds were. I have had a few trips here and this is the first one of this year and it was worth it . They are friendly and fast with the food. The chicken and spuds are absolutely the best. I give them a huge thumbs up. If your passing through and want some real fried chicken and hot spuds stop at ponderosa pizza. Oh there pizza is really good too you get your money's worth here . Check them out . read more

Ponderosa Pizza Parlor - Chicken and spuds. It's only a four piece lol.mmmmmmmm - Pizza Near Me - La Pine, Oregon

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The pizza is absolutely amazing! The service is GREAT. Very nice and hard working employees. The restaurant is always clean. Their bathrooms are the cleanest I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your love for Pizza and serving the community. We come all the way from Terrebonne to eat here. read more

On a trip through La Pine, I hours were listed as open until 8:00 PM. We rolled by at 7:40 and the light were off with employees inside. No pizza and beer for the three of us. Might as well change your hours to 7:09? Nice work! read more

I love Ponderosa Pizza so much. While the food is pretty good, the main reason anyone goes here is the employees, or more specifically the pierced fella with the cool hat. I think his name was Shiloh? The others were cool too I guess... I highly recommend anyone to go to this establishment. Get the Spicy Luau! It's amazing! read more

I don't care what anyone says. other reviews seem to expect big city pizza. The is small town pizza. And it may be nostalgia. But I look forward to this pizza. Is it artesian? No, But it's good. I haven't had this is 5 years. I had it tonight and it was just as I expected. I came down to our family cabin and mobbed just to make it on time. Great service. Locals are nice. And it's just a good ol pizza place that hasn't changed changed much in 30 years. It has old school pizza. Cracker thin. The best type of pizza. read more

Pizza has gone downhill on taste and service is not good anymore, tables are dirty. Waited 50 mins for one pizza. Tried to get money back and told them to keep the pizza but they said nothing is wrong with the pizza so they won't refund any money. Go to blondies in Sunriver! read more

This pizza taste like CARDBOARD it was a$$ am not comeing here AGAIN. The box was almost burned to a crisp

Edit to add to my last post... it's been a week tomorrow since we ate here and I'm still waiting for the explosions to quit. Graphic I know but I'm amazed. Seriously you guys need to step up your game and have the health dept come test your facility. read more

One of our favorite pizza places in Central Oregon and the broasted chicken is also awesome ! Worth the occasional drive from Bend. Just wish they had a better selection of craft beers, specifically some Porters or Stouts. read more

This has been a family favorite for many years. Pizza is pretty good for what it is - many come here for the chicken and mojo's, an Oregon specialty. Both are cooked in a broaster and are pretty tasty. Place gets loud, especially during Oregon Ducks football. Service is fairly basic and seemed OK in recent trips. read more

Absolute dog crap. Please just sell the building to someone with some passion for pizza. Everything is crap... dough, sauce, cheese, my child wouldn't even eat it... Highly don't recommend at all ! $20 for a pie... WTF.. lol... retire please.. read more

Passing through La Pine. Pizza was hard as a rock. The crust was burned. We ordered the small pizza, pepperoni and pineapple. The staff was cordial. We never return food, we just learn not to return. read more

We had read a review stating that the fried chicken was good. So, we ordered the eight-piece with spuds. Got home, and found only seven pieces of chicken. The chicken was all way overcooked, (left it in the fryer way too long, in old oil). Wings, breasts dry, withered, and stringy. And the smallest thigh pieces (2" across) that I have ever seen, all terribly over-cooked, and having a burnt taste. The spuds, which are dumped over the chicken in a bag to assure that the chicken batter was nice and soggy when we got home, were nothing special (sliced potatoes with cayenne and flour, and deep fried). $24 for for a seven piece chicken order that was fit for throwing away. What a rip-off! The girl at the counter was pleasant, but getting home with a bum meal was unacceptable. Not recommended. read more

CANNED MUSHROOMS???!!! Are you serious? Can't even afford fresh ingredients? I bet the pizza would be exponentially better with fresh. 3 stars due to great price. read more

From the friendly and efficient guy who took my order over the phone, to the gentleman who checked us out, the service was top notch. The other thing that compelled me to write this review was the pizza! Oh my gosh! So delicious and hot! The chicken club was amazing !!!! Thank you! read more

Ponderosa Pizza Parlor - Chicken Club Pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Pine, Oregon

Great little place. We had been hesitant to try just because it seemed they were never busy. Not the case. The first time we tried, they were buried under to go orders. That did not prevent them from giving us top notch service but good food in a timely manner. Even with their multiple pizza orders they were making to go. One was an order of 15 pizzas for a company lunch. Their lunch specials are great too and a good price. read more

Good fast service. Friendly staff. Family & kid friendly too! Cozy feels especially when fireplace is on. Great pizza & chicken but the ranch dips are what we stock up on! read more

We phoned in our order and it was ready within 20 minutes. It was hot and ready upon our arrival. The all meat pizza was delicious! Would definitely order from here again. read more

We try to get here every year when we fish at the lake. Just to support and give back to the local businesses. I don't think they need our help because this place is clearly super popular! And there are so many reasons why..... From the cute decor, to friendly service with a smile no matter how busy they are. The food is always hot, and its so delicious. The pizza crust is crispy, delicious and really makes me wish they were closer to home! During the pandemic they had to get rid of the salad bar and a few tables, but trust me. Whether you're ordering to eat there, or taking it back to your camp ... this local pizza joint is really worth your business. read more

It's been a few months, I just logged on to yelp and it suggested a review here. I will preface by saying we went to or ordered ponderosa to go about once a week, maybe 3 times a month for almost 3 years. Now, we will never go back. I am not an anti masker but I don't like them either. I just assume go by the rules of the establishment because it is their establishment and it is my choice to spend my money there. We ordered our pizza, and waited. When you sit down, you can take your mask off, which my kids and I did. Our name was called for our pizza, and I stood up to get it. In doing so, I had neglected to put my mask on. I took the 4 steps to the counter to get our pizza and the worker quickly turned and (I don't remember exactly what he said) refused to give me the pizza until I put my mask on - literally like a child. In hindsight, I wish badly that I had just asked for our $$ back, but instead I put my mask on and asked for it to go. Truthfully, and unbiased, I can say that the pizza just isn't that great. My kids see it as a treat to get pizza, and there just aren't that many options here in La Pine, so go we. But, as La pine grows so does their food options and places like this won't survive unless they start showing some respect to those who frequent them. We absolutely do not recommend and we will never go back. read more

This review is for the team working on friday night, the 8th of october 2021. We showed up 15 minutes before closing. There was 3 or 4 people that I saw working. They were super busy, but the hustle was on!! Smiles on their faces, everyone working like their life depended on it, a symphony of controlled chaos. This team was pumping out pies and serving guests like a well oiled machine. They were making pies 30 minutes after closing with out any lack of enthusiasm. I have been in the restaurant business for 20 years and I want to let these people know they are appreciated, they are wanted, and they deserve gratitude, for digging in and killing it!! I only caught the young man helping us at the counters name, CRUZ, You rocked! But it was obviously a team effort. I sincerely hope the owners of this establishment know what an amazing team they have. My hat is off to you guys!! Signed a 20 year industry veteran, Chef. read more

I love this place! You can't go wrong with the pizza OR the chicken & spuds! Favorite pizza is the BBQ cheeseburger one. And don't forget the ranch...it is to die for! It may be a bit extra, but worth it. read more

Pizza isn't too bad. Love that they offer a Mexican pizza. It's pricey for small town lower income area, we really have to be in the mood to splurge if we go here. Chicken and spuds are good must have add on to the pizza with the jalapeño ranch. read more

For a couple of out- of -towners, we were pleasantly surprised. Just getting a nail removed from our tire. We stopped in to have a beer and a very small pizza ( just had breakfast) . To kill some time . And was pleasantly surprised by the establishment. They make their oun dough and was very good . Next time in town, we know where to get a good pizza . read more

We were hoping to eat inside since the county has opened up but they are still take out only . We decided to order a pizza to go Anyway. We were disaapointed with the pizza and the service. I don't expect people to go out of there way and be super nice but both ladies working acted like we were an inconvenience to them for coming in. The pizza crust is terrible, way too much sauce and it just didn't taste right. My guess is they don't get much business. little Caesar's is better and that would of cost be $6 not $29 i would not recommend. read more

Very relaxing and sometimes entertaining.. chicken and spuds are the Bomb! Closed on Monday read more

My husband always raves about this place particularly their jojos. So while we were visiting family friends in Redmond, we decided to make the drive to Ponderosa. I let my husband do the ordering while my daughter played in their little arcade area. He got us a large pizza, a mountain of jojos and fried chicken, two sides of jojos, and my salad bar. I would not recommend this much food for four people and a kid. The salad bar was small but had good choices. You have to go to the counter to get an actual chilled salad plate because the ones at the salad bar are actual side plates for pizza and apps. The ranch was AMAZING!! Our whole order took about 30 min while three other parties had their food come out. I guess they wanted all our food to come out at the same time because other parties got the jojos and fried chicken. Our pizza was burnt on the crust and they offered to remake it but we didn't want to wait another 30 min. The jojos were good but a little too salty. The ranch helped calm the salt down a lot. The pizza was ok, nothing special. I really liked the friend chicken as it was moist yet crunchy on the outside. Overall it could have been better since it wasn't full or busy and it was 2 pm. But my husband loves this place and will continue to get their jojos. On the upside, all the leftover jojos tasted amazing that night reheated.. read more

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Skip it. I had fried chicken and spuds. Both had a slightly burnt taste. Maybe the oil was old? Terrible ambience. Staff seemed apathetic, not rude, just didn't seem to care. Stained carpet. Didn't try the pizza but what I saw didn't look great read more

Terrible service! Twice I've ordered pizza and both times they couldn't get it right. Half pepperoni and half Canadian bacon is fairly straightforward and easy. This establishment can not get two orders in a row correct. The managers are young and argumentative without an ability to listen, they just react and argue. The pizza is not worth it for continued mistakes. Bringing a pizza from Bend is the best route and will be correct without attitude. read more

Great service with kind and engaged staff who make up for the overpriced lukewarm pizza and skimpy overpriced salad bar. flavor for the pizza was nice enough if you can get over the pale uncrispy crust that was premade but said to be fresh that day. They provide great ranch dressing for the slightly over aged lettuce and barely basic toppings. I think it would be great as a take and rebake pizza however, I'd suggest skipping the salad bar all together and just get some of that tasty ranch to take home!!! I'll take my mostly uneaten pie home and toast it up to enjoy it! I'd come back again to order take out. read more

Got a to go order of chicken and spuds and brought it home to a small family gathering. Everyone enjoyed the food all compliments positive.

Their taco pizza is one of my favorites! The chicken and spuds are great too and a good deal. They normally have a special and family deal posted: read more

Every time I've came here something has changed! Pizza gets worse servers don't know how to ask there cooks how much time on a order... and get short with you for asking if your foods ready... place went down hill today guess ain't the same! By far! read more

As i was orderin the young staff was takin about rats in the buildin!!! Salad bar was closed down 1/2 hour before closing!

Since it's close to our home we gave it a try. First time it was not good. Service was okay not great but okay. We gave it a second try becase it received okay reviews and everyone has a bad day. Pizza is terible you can get a better frozen pizza. I only gave it a 2 because it's edible if you don't have an oven to cook a frozen pizza. read more

Will sell you food, take your money exchange payment BUT THEN insist that you wear a mask before they will give you your food. Either wear the stupid damn thing or don't . Pizza here sucks too. Greasy sloppy mess. read more

Love their taco pizza and always friendly staff! I great place for a gathering of large groups.

The only reason they get 1 star is because pizza was done in a timely matter! Do your self a favor... Go to rays and get your self a frozen pizza! This is the WORST pizza we have ever had! I didn't think you could screw up Pizza but they manage. Pretty sure they borrowed a tire from LesSchwab, bleached it, shredded it and called it cheese. The box it came in probably tasted better than that pizza. The ranch was foamy and rancid. All seriousness, don't waste your money. read more

Terrible!! If there were zero stars I would have chosen it. Ordered the vegetarian with chicken...my wife loves veggies. ALL Frozen or canned veggies except the onions. For $35 this pizza IS such a disgrace!! read more

This has always been my favorite place to eat when passing through since I was a child. Today ruined that for me. Not only were the employees beyond rude about the mask rule, which I was wearing along with everyone else in the restaraunt, it took over 45 minutes to receive our meal. Finally after 45 minutes, and watching three other guests that ordered AFTER us receive their food, we received half of our order and was told the rest would be out in another ten minutes. After the ten minutes, we asked about the rest of our food and it still wasn't ready. We more than understand the struggles with all of the COVID restrictions, but the service tonight was down right awful. A life long, 42 year old, customer has been lost tonight. read more