generous owners, huge slices, amazing garlic knots. also the lemonade is pretty damn good. only ocmplaint is that sometimes run out of slices of cheese read more

Best authentic Italian knots I've had ever. I been through 14 states and have ate Italian restaurants and pizzerias and have to say amazing. The homemade bread And fresh ingredients Mike uses are out of this town. When I say the Strombolis we are were like getting on a plane and flying to Italy to eat. Now we can without the jet lag. Must have if your around. The staff was amazing. So polite. Mike shows real respect and passion about his customers and food. read more

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I was looking for a calm local place for lunch, and this was exactly that. The staff are so welcoming that I felt like I was eating in my own home. Perfect for a lunch that doesn't break the bank. Pizza slices are really big. read more

Hands down the absolute worst lasagna I have had in my 60 years of life disgusting. You get a pie tin full of Greece a couple rollover noodles that are supposed to be with ricotta meat Etc basically just full of cheese cheese on everything cheese below cheese cheese where you're supposed to have filling and everything else read more

Great service, great pizza, not immaculate but a great joint to go to when your in the area.

I always go this pizza spot when I happen to be in this shopping area, which is not very often. Ambience might not be great for casual date meals but the pizza quality is 1 of the best in Chapel Hill. Not bad for the price. The ingredients are good and you can taste the tomato sauce and cheese's freshness. read more

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Amazing. Got the buffalo chicken pizza, monster slices, great under carriage. Staff was super friendly and inviting! I'd give this a higher review if I could. Best pizza I've had in NC! read more

Was pretty unimpressed. My boyfriend and I live in the area and decided to stop in at the end of the day for some last-minute dinner. Honestly this was a mistake and I felt so guilty that my boyfriend had paid for such expensive, awful, slices of pizza. I'm not sure if it was because it was the end of the day, or if these were sitting for such a long time but it was definitely not fresh and personally I hate floppy pizza. I got the meat lovers one and didn't get even 4 bites in before I decided to just make the garlic knots my main meal. The garlic knots were decent but pretty tough, again I'm not sure if they were just sitting for a while or what. I really wouldn't recommend it unless you go earlier in the day for fresh stuff. (I'm also not from New York or Italian so maybe it's just the style of pizza. I don't know) read more

There are a good number of Pizza places here in Chapel Hill and my family and I have had them all in the 30 years we've been here. There are some pretty good ones but my family and I agree that Pop's is consistently the best. If you like garlic knots, these are absolutely the best in town. read more

best garlic knots i've ever had. the dough was great for the pizza although i would've liked it to be a little crisper (we came close to closing time so i don't know if that's why). i also wish they put a little more cheese on the pizza. but over all great and cheap!!! read more

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Don't know why people give this place lower than 4 Stars. I went here with a coworker and can I just say the amount of pizza you get for one slice is fantastic. It's good pizza for the price and the experience is always great read more

I have refrained from writing reviews during Covid due to the fact many restaurants are struggling with staffing issues.....However Imagine it's a Thursday and you have spent your morning in Chapel Hill dodging Toyota Prius and Subaru Outback's all doing 10-15 mph under the limit with their blinkers stuck in the on positions. I Still have no idea how almost all of North Carolina's worst drivers have been drawn to Chapel Hill like moths to a flame, but I digress. It is a bit after noon and you are headed to the food desert that is Hillsborough , with little time you decide to grab a few slices and keep moving. You stop in to Pop's Pizzeria and order a few slices and a drink, once warmed up and served you bite into the pizza and realize the error you have made. I made this mistake and hope that this review may save at least one person from this error. In fact if you told me that they were getting the old cardboard liquor boxes from the ABC store next door and at night cutting them into circles to use as crust, I would call you a liar because that would taste better. If you tried to convince me they had a time machine and went back in time and went to middle schools and stole the rectangle pizza that was served with corn and then served it I would have to call you a liar again, First because there is no such thing as a time machine and second that pizza tasted better. So Lunch ladies everywhere raise up your spatulas and rejoice your pizza is not the worst ever. That Honor is safe with Pop's Pizzeria. read more

I met a group there last month for a librarian discussion, and it was a good setting for a casual group dinner. I had the veggie ranch wrap, and I would definitely get it again. I'm looking forward to trying other things, too. read more

Wow! The food was so very good it was so good. It was so good that we ordered a pizza to go. It was as delicious at home as it was in the store. Don't let the building fool you - they know how to make a great pizza. Their dough is amazing!!! read more

super friendly pizzeria with good food and prices! The server brought me delicious garlic knots while I was waiting on my pizza order! They also have good pasta and subs. read more

We have tried several items from the menu, pizzas, strombolis, heroes, and everything was fantastic. Our go to place when craving some pizza. The place is welcoming, feels like a regular old pizza joint, the service is great. Everyone was super kind. It's so fun watching them toss the pizza dough. A great place to order from instead of usual places like dominoes and papa Johns. And the cupcake place inside is a must try. Delicious cupcakes from a young aspiring baker. I would recommend this to others to try. Can't go wrong with a fresh pizza. read more

WOW! Awesome pizza! Tastes like in back in NY! Got a large pepperoni and i will be eating this WHOLE THING myself! I dont care how miserable i will feel after... yes, its that good! I got halfway thru before thought to take a pic. The toppings slid around a little because of my driving... thats not on them. read more

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I never thought that I would be writing a review such as this one. Certainly had the situation been handled appropriately I wouldn't be here. We have been dining at Pop's as a family for years and have always enjoyed ourselves. Tim and I would escape from work during lunch so we could get a lunch special. Always great times, so this is made tonight even worse. The 3 of us arrived to an nearly empty restaurant. I was the first to order asking for a "beef gyro sandwich with fries and a drink." hubby went next asking for "the same", Chloe was last, asking for literally "the same" except she wanted her tziki sauce on the side. We made ourselves comfortable at a nearby table and waited for our dinner. Sadly, what arrived was NOT what we ordered. The most i can figure is we recieved veggie and cheese heroes. Which is pretty far off from what we ordered. Tim spoke with the gentleman that took our order, he came to the table saying that is what we ordered". He again said that we "ordered the veggies". I explained to him that under no circumstances is that what we ordered, we ordered the gyro sandwiches, fries and drinks. Again, he stated that we ordered the veggies then turned and walked away. No effort whatsoever to remedy the situation, no apologies, not even a gee I must have misunderstood you. No customer service skills whatsoever, absolutely disgusting to treat a paying customer this way. While disappointed Tim ate his, but Chloe and I left hungry. So we leave our hard earned money there but we still have empty stomachs. We came back to Hillsborough and sought out our gyros from a local place. read more

If you're looking for world renown pizza, this isn't the place for you, but if you're looking for good pizza with world renown customer service, give Pop's a try. This was the first pizza joint I went to when I came to Chapel Hill and Dale and Mikey made me feel so welcome and honestly became my first friends. I'm a regular now, and they call me by name when I walk through the door. They even notice when I haven't been there in a while. Get the two slices with a drink special! read more

This place can be a hit or a miss. Sometimes I go in there and the staff is supper friendly and then sometimes they act like they don't want to have to deal with me. The food is good and if you're just grabbing a slice it can be a quick bite. 3 stars because of the ups and downs of customer service. read more

Our favorite local pizza! Fresh salads are delicious. Don't pass up the garlic knots. I ordered through YELP and was told by the business to never do that. They lose 30% and the $10 tip I gave the restaurant doesn't go to the business. read more

I frequent Pop's every so often, and if you want a good slice you can definitely find it here. The owner is super nice and personable, always polite and greets everyone who comes through the door. I'm from Jersey, and this is one of the only places I've found that resembles pizza from there. read more

Delicious! Had the all white with ricotta -- very best in the triangle. Highly recommend.

We love Pops! Just moved to the area and already found our pizza place. We tried the lasagna pizza, ravioli, garlic knots, and cheese bread and it was all amazing. The owner is insanely nice as well. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Pretty good pizza but slightly on the pricey side. I got the lunch special that was 2 slices and a drink for roughly $8.50 The bottom of the pizza was nice and crispy. The sauce and cheese weren't spectacular, but were decent nonetheless. Crust was also not too hard but not too soft. They had Cheerwine at the soda fountain! Bonus points for that. I might go again in the future. read more

Pop's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Unfortunately did not take any pictures of the food... we had a grilled chicken salad, a gyro platter and a few slices of their cheese, white, and vegetable pizza. Everything tasted great and was very reasonably priced. Highly recommended if you are in the UNC area. read more

Disgusting & rude. I called in an order for two pizzas. When I walked in, they were taking care of a customer. I noticed a burnt pepperoni pizza out next to the oven. I was hoping it wasn't mine because it was getting cold. An older man standing next to it started PICKING HIS NOSE. At that point I was grossed out but hopeful that my pizza was already boxed. Then that same man started picking pieces off of the pizza with his bugger picking fingers. At that point I was convinced that it was his pizza and not a customer's pizza. When it was my turn to get my pizza, I paid and they handed me a boxed cheese. Then they boxed the gross bugger picked pizza and tried to give it to me. I immediately said I did not want the pizza because the guy had picked his nose and then touched my pizza. That guy started to yell at me calling me crazy and liar. He made a scene saying that I was trying to rip them off. I left the disgusting pizza behind and just took the cheese pizza that was already boxed even though I paid for both. Just to prove a point. Now I feel stupid for not forcing a refund. I fell for the intimidation. read more

I am currently finishing up my second slice and felt the need to get on here before I forget so I can tell everyone what perfect 2 slices of NY style pizza I just had. As a Jersey native, who is also originally from Queens, NY, I tend to be very critical about pizza. I ordered the plain cheese and the lasagna pizza; both were very large floppy, delicious slices with the perfect amount of crispness in the crust. Please try this place. You will not be disappointed. Also, the staff was friendly and the service very quick. read more

Disclaimer: I'm a regular and I love it. First of all, the food. Honestly, the pizza isn't special but it's good. They always have a variety of slices available. I like the Roma spinach the best. The garlic knots are fantastic. What's best are the subs. Chicken and cheese or veggie and cheese (ask for spicy) are best. Now, for the service. It's a family place and they do their best, but they're not always the fastest. They can be gruff too. But if you're friendly and have some patience, they're the nicest guys in the world. They have tons of regulars and that's because they like getting to know their customers. Still, if they get hit hard by a rush and don't have enough slices made, you might find yourself waiting 15 minutes for your order. The people who don't like the service are the ones expecting to get in and out every time. But if you're willing to chat them up or call ahead, you'll fall in love too. read more

Was very disappointed to pull up to pick up my food and notice that the staff preparing my food were not wearing masks and neither were their customers waiting to pick up their food. At this point in the pandemic, I would hope that businesses are enforcing mask wearing. Very disappointing. You will not have my business. read more

The staff is always super friendly and accommodating. They definitely have the best pizza in the area made with fresh ingredients. Definitely recommend the garlic knots! read more

Plus 1 star because the people in there are always nice. Ive been in maybe five times and the first few times the meals were just ok. This last time I ordered a cheese pizza and it was the worst pizza Ive ever eaten. Everything about it was bad, the cheese, the sauce and the crust. I can't get over just how bad it was. Worse than those three dollar frozen pizzas from the grocery store. Save yourself and get your pizza from Magone up the road. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!!!! What a difference a year makes. I found a metal ring in my lasagna!!! I took it back and Mike(I think) was rude and basically blames it on me until I showed it to him. "Oh, that's from the end of the meat that I use". What!!! "Oh I guess I'll give you your money back". You think? I really should call the health department, I'm lucky I didn't break a tooth!!! How they received a 97.5 on their health check is beyond me. To bad, it WAS good. What a dump. Save your money (and potentially your health) and go to Carrboro pizza oven. read more

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First of all I paid $17 & change for 2 plain slices and an Italian hero. The hero had 2 slices of meat cheese and lettuce oh & oil & vinegar. So basically I had a piece of bread with oil and vinegar. Their slices of pizza aren't too bad but I just moved here from New York and they definitely are not New York pizza. I would hope their dinners are better than that but I'll never know because I'll never go back read more

The cuisine offered is incredible! I highly recommend any of the Italian entrees and their pizza is outstanding. If you have an opportunity to try the meatballs, you are in for a treat! The very best part of Pop's lies in the staff. Incredibly polite, very personable and accommodating. They remember me every time I walk in! read more

It's definitely worth it to try other things on the menu besides pizza. Best meatball I've had and some of the best wings around. They take their time prepping your food, but it's worth the wait. The staff is also very friendly! read more

Some of the best pizza I've had in Chapel Hill at very reasonable prices. Staff is very nice and pizza is made to order and always ready within 15 minutes. Need to try some other menu items but I'm a sucker for their pizza. Also, don't listen to Terry H., he clearly doesn't know what good pizza is and would be better served going to a chain read more

I've only had Mediterranean items from Pop's but each has been pretty good.... looking forward to trying some of the pizza and Italian dishes. read more

I gave this place 3 tries, and each time, they disappointed. Sauce was greasy and too thin. I was overcharged and they were rude. The food is so disgusting, the place is not clean, I don't see why anyone would eat here. They must have customers because they don't seem to care to improve in any way. Good luck if you eat at this place. read more

WARNING! DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE! GO TO MAGONE'S LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET! If you order takeout and you find they had made a mistake and call them to let them know, you will get an extremely argumentative guy, who takes great pleasure, to tell you are wrong and stupid. He does not allow you to speak nor wants to listen that you only wanted to tell them they had made a mistake. I asked for his name and if he was the manager. His replies by saying he was busy and hung up the phone. Two years ago, I gave this place a 5 star rating for their outstanding service from Mike who was then their manager. Mike understood what it meant to give customers great service. Unfortunately, Pops no longer provides nor cares about good customer service. They're nice when you are there. But all hell breaks out if you let them know or try to let them know that something is not right with your order. My wife and I are super host with AirBnB. We've will no longer send or recommend Pops Pizzeria to our many AirBnB guest. Instead, we'll recommend them to Magone's, where they have outstanding Italian food at reasonable prices and outstanding customer service. Also, they are located across the street from Pops in the Food Lion shopping center. You can search them on Yelp to compare Magone's to Pop's MAGONE'S WINS HANDS DOWN! read more