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    Big Al'S Pizza

    3.5 (165 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    BIG AL'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Consuelo R.

    Amazing subs! Great service! This is a classic pizza spot in Manistee! You really can't leave Manistee without trying this place! They have a huge team prepping food, taking orders and serving. The restaurant is always super warm inside so be warned! But there is lots of seating booth style, table style and a couple of picnic tables outside. They also have a bench for you outside if your waiting for an order. Parking is snug but not difficult as it's onsite. They are very busy, always! They always have great specials that vary on the day - you can find them up on the whiteboard before you order. This is a an order and pay first place, then you sit! They call out your name and bring you your order. You can purchase fountain drinks or bottled drinks! The subs are packed full of toppings and are delicious! Breadsticks are pretty big too! We always get the cheese sauce! Our favorite things are the Chicago style pizzas, Stromboli (an absolute must), and the subs. Although the pizza is great we feel it's way to greasy for us and can't really eat more than a bite or two of it. Overall this is a great local spot, with a ton of great food options that is always busy! You can really tell they support their community and patrons too by allowing them to advertise their business upon entering! My kids also love playing the arcade games and toy prize machines. Prices are reasonable and similar to other pizza places.

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    Lakisha M.

    This place is a nice local dive. The service was quick, the staff was professional, and the prices were fair. We dined in, but I have to admit that the location could use a bit of cleaning. The restaurant was petty busy as we arrived at lunchtime, but they were moving at a quick pace. I ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, and it was delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and my pizza was made to order. The portion sizes are quite large, so bring your appetite. I would return to this location for a quick lunch. Everyone else in my crew had the Stromboli, and that seems to be their signature dish, and everyone seemed to be very satisfied with their order. The previous pictures from other reviews are representative of the Stromboli. I had a pizza and it was very good.

    Joe F.

    Going to see if my boss will let me work remote so I can move up here and eat Big Al's everyday. Have been here for a week and have had: 2 steak subs (both fantastic - get the horseradish sauce), cheesy breadsticks, pizza, and the Giant Stromboli. The bread for the grinders and Stromboli is basically their pizza dough, which is great. And the staff was super friendly.

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    Katy C.

    Big Al's Pizza was recommended to me and my friends as the place that locals crave, so we stopped in on a rainy evening while camping at Orchard Beach State Park for some dinner. Luckily we were able to dine in because it was either that or eating in the car, safe from the rain! My friend told us to get the stromboli so of course we ordered that with some sauce on the side. We also ended up getting cheese bread and a huge pizza with sausage, bacon, and green peppers. Surprise surprise, it was a ton of food. The stromboli was definitely a 10/10 winner, with nicely toasted crust and packed with fillings. The sauce wasn't too sweet and was great for dipping. The cheese bread was covered in a thick layer of melted cheese - so delicious! If you don't like cheese, definitely don't even think about these. Finally, the pizza was good, but man the bottom crust was super soggy. The toppings were ample and deliciously fresh, but maybe a little over topped for the poor thin crust. It just couldn't stand up to the mountain of toppings. We had to eat the pizza with a plastic knife and fork. We would definitely go back to Big Al's for another stromboli! Maybe fewer toppings on the pizza next time.

    Ella W.

    While it was very American style pizza it wasn't greasy, the service was fast and it wasn't terribly dirty. The environment would be as expected

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    Julie T.

    Stopped here as I was passing through, glad I took the time to go around the detour signs. This place is hopping with business, the Pistel was hot and fresh with great ingredients. Pleasant staff and clean restaurant if you need to dine in. Great flavor and the best thin crust I have had in a long while.

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    Ordered a pepperoni pizza with onions and mushrooms. It was okay, nothing special. Canned mushrooms were a surprise.

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    Wonderful staff and incredible food! One our favorite places when coming from Dallas to visit family!!

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    The food was amazing and the service was fast and tasted really good.the people where also really kind

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    Best subs around! Highly recommend Al's special & Super Sub. Fast, courteous service. No matter how busy they are always smiling!!

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    Their pizza was absolutely delicious ! Prices were on point! Everyone here was super nice too!

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    Big Al'S Pizza - pizza - Updated August 2026

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