Pizza is good. Has been around for a long time. Owner is nice. This is a hometown favorite! Ambiance is fair for pizzaria.

Long time customer. Disappointed with personal 10 inch pan pizza today. Paid $15 with 2 toppings. $3 for a can of soda. Dramatic price increase that caught me off guard. First time ever pizza was doughy. Service always excellent. Unfortunately, affordable prices no longer. read more

Always fast and friendly service! Food is always good and flavorful. We mostly order sandwiches. The cheesesteaks are excellent! The place is small, with a counter and one table to eat at. A family owned business that's been in business for a very long time. Definitely recommend them! read more

This nondescript corner pizzeria is better than it's closest competition (you know who you are). The pizza is crisp and chewy, the cheese in proper ratio and the sauce seems generic but is good enough. If you're nearby and hungry, there is worse options, two in particular blocks away on Lancaster Ave.... Drive around the block and hit up Sam's. read more

If you are in Downingtown and you need a good cheesesteak, Sam is your cheesesteak man and possibly a pizza with ham. This was a very good pizza shop cheesesteak. Everything could have been a little better. Everything could have been a little worse. I think there were some grandkids running around. Very good overall experience. read more

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I just opened a business around the corner from Sam's and had the pizza for the first time yesterday. It was amazing! I got a personal size plain cheese pizza and it was the perfect size for one person. The crust was just the right thickness and had just enough chewiness while still maintaining the right amount of crispiness. I even ate the outer crust which I don't always do. The sauce to cheese ratio was just the way I like it and it was made fresh while I waited. It didn't take more than 7-8 minutes but the wait was fine because I enjoyed taking to the very nice owner (Sam himself!) and some of the locals. This place is not fancy but it is super clean. (I noticed he got 100% on health dept reviews, too!) The counters are worn from many people over the years coming in to chat and grab a delicious bite to eat. To me, that indicates a loyal following. I can only imagine the great stories that have been told at that counter over the 40+ years he said he has been in business! I definitely recommend this "no frills" corner pizza joint and I plan to go often! Thanks, Sam! read more

By far the best pizza in the area. Only open until 8 so get in early. I ordered from here by accident and found a gem.

Great pizza, friendly owners! Stop in and get to this classic Downingtown joint. Sam is nice and makes top notch food. Be sure to grab a pizza or cheesesteak! read more

Sam's Pizza - Spinach & Ricotta Pizza - Italian Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

We've lived in Downingtown for 12 years and before that (with a 5 year stop in between in another state) in Thorndale for 10. Had driven by this place only on occasion but never thought to stop in. Then I saw the great reviews on Yelp, and we decided to try it. Outstanding chicken cheesesteak!! We will definitely be back to try other items. (We almost stopped tonight on our way home from a baseball game in Baltimore, but it was really too late for a meal (8:30pm).) read more

Pizza and cheesesteaks are great. Just tell them what you want. Sam and Lisa will make it. Been going there for years. Josh Maxwell recommendation. read more

Ordered 2 cheesesteaks today and they were wonderful! So delicious, perfect steak to cheese to bread ratio. Met the owners who've been there 45+ years, super nice! Small place, just a few tables but gave me the nostalgia of the sub/steak shops I've loved growing up. Pls support this locally owned business in Downingtown. read more

Great Old School place, classic cheesesteak and Italian hoagie, a vintage family spot surviving in a New Age world. read more

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I bought take out at Sam's last weekend and none of the three people working there were wearing masks. They also were making the pizza with their bare hands. They don't seem concerned with food safety or cleanliness. I've bought pizza from them dozens of times but never will again. read more

Do you know if the downingtown one is still owned by the Ricardo family ? Many years ago , when I was a little girl back in the 80's, my Dad always ordered at the one in west Chester and they had the best pizza around. My how times change . Several owners later , the west Chester one is AWFUL. So sad they didn't keep the original recipe , as I still dream about it --also you used to collect the box top coupons and redeem them every 10th pizza for a free one ! I've often wondered where the family went who owned this back in the 80's and 90's so I could find them and ask them for the recipe ! The cheese blend was out of this world and I'm salivating now . read more

We literally stumbled across this place recently while we were out walking and popped in to get a menu. The smell, when we opened the door, was AMAZING! So we thought we would give them a shot that evening and ordered a chicken cheesesteak pizza. The delivery guy was nice, courteous and very friendly as he and my husband chatted for a few before he took off. The pizza was piping hot and was absolutely delicious when we sank our teeth into it! Our first visit to this local family owned establishment and it will be our new go-to for pizza, hoagies and definetely the cheesesteaks! read more

Nothing redeemable. Chicken cheesesteak smelled like beef stew; they obviously don't clean the grill well. The fryer must be 75 degrees lower than it should be, because everything fried came out yellow and soggy. "Salads" are just hoagie stuff thrown in a takeout box. And they either don't believe COVID-19 exists or just don't care. It's rare I write reviews, but I should've just thrown that money in a blender. This place is just for the people who don't feel like walking any further to get food. read more

Sam cheese steaks, hoagies and salads are huge. Very good for the price. It's a small pizzeria with limited seating but good service. Family owned and they know their community. If you come through Downingtown try Sam's Cheese Steaks they are better than Sonny's, Gino's & Pat's that are over rated. They may be based in Philadelphia but the best are here at Sam's in Downingtown read more

Wife and I went there for the first time today. My Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Hoagie was EXCELLENT. Her Eggplant Parm sandwich was good. As the other reviewers have mentioned this place is definitely "old school" in its vibe - classic neighborhood pizzeria from the 70's/80's, and the gentleman proprietor was very friendly. I think definitely worth a look if you like a good sangwich in a retro setting. read more

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This place has been open for 43 years. So they must being doing something right. It looks like they have been open 43 years with not a single update. All that being said. All things considered they make a good cheesesteak and a decent pizza. The mayor of Downingtown says it's the best! So I'll take his word at it. read more

This is the best kept secret of Downingtown. Sam has the best cheesesteaks in the area, easily as good as Jim's Steak's without having to go into the city or even into Delaware County. It has the look, feel, and smell of a downtown sandwich shop. read more

Pizza was lacking flavor. Not sure the crust was even made today. The price of the pizza is not worth it. The cheesesteak however was good.

Love coming here for a Philly Cheesesteak when I come visit family. Great little place and friendly staff.

Cheese steaks are great but everything else sucks don't buy anything but a cheesesteak from this place!

Guys, they don't answer the phone. Idk how they run a business not using their phones yanno ‍

The best cheesesteak we have had in Pennsylvania...and we have tried about 10 places. Their pizza is also amazing and at the top of our list. The outside of the place may be a little rough, but the food is fabulous. Everything is made fresh at the restaurant. Dough is homemade, pizza sauce is homemade! It's ran by two brothers and has been in business for 41 years for a reason. read more

Good pizza and cheese steaks in the D-town area. Kind of hard to locate, it is on a back street, but a lot of guys at work recommended Sam's hands down when I moved to the area (work in Coatesville). If I'm grabbing pizza or a few sandwiches for a party, Sam's is typically the place I hit up unless someone has another request. Usually try to call ahead because the wait can be a bit as they get busy on weekends. read more

Excellent! Do not judge this book by its' cover. We could add our own toppings to our cheesesteak & chicken cheesesteak subs and Wow! The small size makes 2 meals & the loaded fries were wonderful. We don't live in the area but plan to seek this place out when we return. read more

Came here after a basketball game and ordered the cheesesteak, it was delicious one of if not the best cheesesteaks in Chester County Pizzias not bad either but their fries are a work in progress read more

The only thing we have had so far is their Pizza & it is Fantastic!! From all the great reviews I guess its time to try their cheesesteak, maybe lunch today! read more

By far the best cheese steaks in the area. I have been looking for a good place for a long time and these guys are great. Reasonable priced and very friendly. The bread is always fresh. Its the perfect proportion of meat, chesse and onions. Just melts in your mouth. The pizza is fantastic as well. Great flavor, not too doughy. Thinner crust with a little bit of crispness to it. Really, really recommend, read more

I've been a die-hard Sam's Pizza fan for over 18 years. This small family owned business beats the big business pizzas hands down.

Wish I had tried this place sooner... I have lived in the area for almost 15 years and never knew this place existed until today. As many have indicated it's a small place off the beaten path but one of the better spots in the area. Got a small pizza with half pepperoni / sausage and a small cheesesteak and they were both excellent. This is definitely my new goto spot for pizza and cheesesteaks. Well worth giving Sam's a try... read more

We were so lucky back in the day, to have had our local favorite pizza/cheesesteak/stromboli place (when in Downingtown in the 1990's). About 20 years ago, we had to move to California for work opportunities, but we have kept coming back each year to have our "Sam's Fix" . We dream of their cheesesteaks and excellent Philly food all year, and are so grateful to come back each summer. Tonight, we ordered 2 of their 20-inch cheesesteaks w/the works, and they were awesome (AHH). We are so envious of you that live closer, and don't have to travel so far for the true philly cheesesteak experience. Many thanks to our long-time friends at Sams; see you next summer!! read more

Nice place to add small town feel to community. Pizza is just like the way it taste in Italy. Not easy to find that here on the states. Pizza price is $15 delivered to door with tip. When we added a salad or cheese steak the price point seemed to jump up quiet a bit. But that doesn't stop us from ordering. Cheese steak is very Philly tasting, salad is average. Our family go to for delivery! read more

The best pizza stakes in the area. Their large 20" roll is really 20" long. Italian food cooked by real Italians. Will return.

Sams is by far the best cheesesteaks Around. I think it's the best in Pa. They have a fresh roll and great steak. Their old school Vulcan grill creates a flavor very hard to mimic. Sams has it all. Awesome pizza and Strombolis. Awesome hoagies. This hidden gem needs more love in downingtown. It's right across from the new Milito's restaurant. How convenient to have two awesome food places right by each other read more

Back when I worked literally across the parking lot, Sam's was my favorite place to grab lunch. Fast, easy and tasty, Now, it's still my favorite place for steak sandwiches. I rate theirs as the best steak sandwiches ever. Sam told me it's because the rill is well seasoned (over 30 years). I think it also has to do with how he mixes the cheese and meat on the grill. Whichever reason, I still find them the best I have ever had. Just be careful when you order the large...it is really really large! read more

Not the best pizza, but it is different and better than some places that people swear are the best. I was not disappointed. Sandwiches are fine. Definitely like stepping back in time as the last poster said. read more

Nothing is better than this place! I go there as much as I can. The food is excellent, the owner and the team that works there are so friendly. Every time we go in my mouth begins to water, always always first choice to get an amazing cheesesteak or anything else from the menu. The food is !!!!! read more

This review is based soley on their cheesesteaks and cheese fries as I have yet to try any other menu options. Foster Boys used to be my go to spot for local cheesesteaks, but once it closed I needed to find a new spot. I tried a few different shops in the area and wasn't too impressed until I stumbled across Sam's on yelp. No need to look any further! read more