This was the best pizza restaurant I've ever went to! The staff was super friendly, and believe me, i've seen other pizza places near Calgary and they couldn't compare to how good Big John's is. I can tell you that their donair is most likely the best in Calgary. The pizzas are well-priced and are amazing. You go here once, you will keep coming back. An absolute hidden gem that will forever be my go-to for pizzas and donairs. read more

it was absolutely amazing, the pizza was so good and the quality with the size was outstanding compared to other pizza shops in Calgary. Honestly, ive tried some really good restaurants around Calgary and beyond but this never fails to impress me. every. single. time. haven't tried the donairs yet but will definitely do next time I come here. Love this place! read more

Worst pizza and even worst donair place is very dirty they are unhigine oil and dirt everywhere unprofessional staff not recommended waste of money read more

Don't get me wrong, the donairs are VERY good. But the attitude of the owner is very adversarial and the only redeeming thing about their pizzas is the fact that they're cheap and the cheese is really good. So imagine my surprise when I ordered a no-sauce pizza last night and got.... a no-sauce NO-CHEESE pizza. Like c'mon.... use your head? I tried to eat it, I really did, but after a while I had to throw it away. It was horrible. Hell, the box it came in would have been tastier. There's no way to contact this place online: all you can do is phone in, and if you do, if you are complaining in any way at all, you WILL get yelled at. I've eaten here about a dozen times, but no more. read more

Big John's Pizza & Donairs - The pizza they sent me when they forgot to include the frickin' cheese - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Below average pizza at a cheap price. Nooooooo. That's what they strive (ha!!) for. Pizza was subpar, flavourless cheese and sauce, pepperoni was tolerable. No real effort at all. And an outrageous price too. Inside there could have been rats running around and I wouldn't notice as it was dirty and rundown in the extreme. read more

Alright, I would be giving these guys a 5 stars for their donair (always order with sweet sauce) as I haven't found a place in Calgary that sells better donairs than John's. But alas, they also sell pizzas... Their pizzas are meh - nothing special and sometimes quite hard/dry. Their bread sticks are good, but their donair is definitely their highlight. As for the store, it needs a good scrubbing and overhaul. They use a car mat for their door mat and they have empty toy vending machines that are definitely a waste of space. They only have 2 chairs and a table(not that I would ever want to eat in ever). And their chalk board menu needs to be redone. Like I said, definitely recommend their donairs, but don't expect the store(can't call it a restaurant as it doesn't look like one) to look amazing or clean. And I would probably not buy any of their pizzas that have been standing under the warmer as they are definitely dry and hard. If you want to try out their pizzas, maybe order it fresh to pick up or deliver. read more

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New ownership. Smaller, thinner slice. More expensive. Pizza Slice they gave me was so dried out I took a few bites and dumped it. Guy was friendly enough. And they reno'd so it looks better. But overall, I came here for the good slice at a great price. Not the ambiance or to make a friend. Not likely to return read more

I tried the donair a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious! I hardly came up for air. Tonight I ordered pizza and garlic fingers and they were both pretty delightful to. They are a little cheap with the cheese... which is my only complaint. But the food is so reasonably priced that next time I'll just order extra cheese. The delivery was prompt and the man delivering my food was very friendly. I will definitely order from here again! read more

This place makes the worst pizza. Crust is tasteless and limp, toppings have no flavor. I'm so disappointed because all of the other good reviews. Big let down. Waste of money for sure. If I could give them zero Stars I would. read more

this might be the worst pizza I've ever had. tasted like a frozen pizza, maybe worse. the dough was hard to swallow. Don't ever eat here.

Good value- lots of toppings and it's a substantial pie. Very friendly service. The thing is, it's severely underbaked. Crust has no character; it's flaccid with zero chew or crispiness. Toppings are ample but, again, the pizza is underbaked so there is no browning of the cheese and the whole affair comes out a bit soft and wet. It doesn't keep well; when you take your slices out of the fridge the too-soft crust has sort of gone to a sort of pudding with the undercooked, wet toppings and I hope this can all be rectified because it was all a bit disappointing and could have been very good. read more

As a Maritimer I would say not bad. Probably better at 2:30 am with a jug of spiced rum in you, but unfortunately I was sober and it was diner take away. Donair sauce is legit. Donair wrapping was a bit thick, pizza was shades of the pizza shack if you are missing that cardboard while in cowtown. read more

Was craving donair pizza and this came up in the Yelp search, and I'm so glad I gave them a shot! They were super friendly on the phone and helped me with my order. My sister and I were starving and were gonna order 2 jumbos, but he laughed and said that was way too much food for us and recommended the donair pizza and maybe a garlic fingers. Delivery in 45 minutes he said and to my area it would $4 charge. No problem! He gave us our total and arrived in 40. Dropped off a magnet and was very happy and cheerful. The pizza was hot with a thick crust. The donair sauce was thin and watery, loosing a star, Hard to get it to stick when dipping. The toppings were generous. My sister and I horfed down a huge slice each before we took a breath. It was so good and filling. I would order again. Loved the thick crust read more

Big John's Pizza & Donairs - Medium Garlic fingers with donair sauce - Pizza Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I'm sorry to say that I was quite disappointed in Big John's Pizza and Donair. I've read a few great reviews about their pizza - which I haven't tried - but their donair was a let down. While searching for a donair spot downtown one afternoon, I used a combination of Urbanspoon and Yelp to find Big John's, which had a 90% rating on Urbanspoon. I ordered the regular beef donair with no tomato and what I got was a pile of meat with garlic dressing and onions. I'll admit that for under $7, this thing was packed with beef, but that was all it had going for it. It didn't stand out against other donairs, and some donair staples - and favorites - like pickled turnip weren't available. From now on, I think I'll go to Babylon Qithara in Eau Claire when I'm craving donair. read more

My favourite donair place in the city! This is kind of embarrassing to admit, but i probably order from here once a week. Something about these donairs is just so comforting. They're like the greek kind of donair with fluffy bread, garlic sauce and the best meat ever. I usually order the super which is two small donairs put together. Ill eat half when i first get it and the other half cold the next morning. And its still just as yum yum the next day, if you're into cold food and stuff. Which i am because I'm lazy. But anyhoo, I've never actually ordered anything else from here so i cant speak to the other food. But obsessed is an understatement for my relationship with big johns and his donairs. read more

We had the Navi on to find a Dairy Queen downtown to grab a birthday cake. We ended up in a strip plaza and walked by this pizza place hole-in-the-wall and of course, seeing slices in the window, I had to walk in and check it out. I am still on the hunt for a "more than" decent piece of Calgary pizza. I found it tonight, ladies and gentlemen! I did not pay much attention to much else other than the slices looking at me from the glass case. No idea if the place was clean or not or if there was any seating. This was between me and the large, single piece of veggie looking at me in the eyeballs. LOL. The service actually was amazing as well. I am positive it was the owner over the counter boasting about his business and pointing out that he was voted Best Pizza and Donair in Calgary on his little sales flyer sheet. We got 2 large slices of za and a can of pop for a little over $9. Not bad at all. It traveled well and it well worth the buy. YUMMY! The cheese was the GOOD kind of mozza, firm and reheated nicely. Also, the crust was fresh - crispy yet pillowey where it needed to be and we just loved it. We got the veggie and the pep. Anxious to go back and try the Hawaiian - there just was not any available tonight. Great find, by accident no less. 4 stars. read more

Worst pizza I'm so disappointed all dough barely any toppings .if u want pizza I don't suggest first time last time I order

Not a bad place to go. Convenient location not very accommodating to different request though. I asked how big a certain size donair was and they didn't want to tell me. read more

**Donair review only**. Had the Donair and it was mostly exactly what I was hoping for. The meat was great, other than you can't see it on the spit and that makes me a little suspicious, and it took quite a long time to get it on a walk in. Almost 15 minutes which doesn't make to much sense. Carve that stuff off the spit and roll that stuff up...but the meat was great, the pita was very good and the sauces were PERFECT, (sweet and garlic). There were a few diced tomatoes in there and it would have been even better if there was some lettuce and onion and more tomato, but that's fine. Yes I did ask for tomato, lettuce and onion but he obviously didn't hear me or care, or for all I know they don't even offer those toppings. All in all, if you want a classic Halifax Donair for the sweet sauce, garlic sauce and meat, this place is dirty, (not literally), it's nasty, (not literally)...and it's perfect for your Donair craving. Go get one. read more

Like others have said, its rough-looking. Didn't try the pizza but I do enjoy a good donair. Cannot complain about the size! The large beef, definitely lives up to the large aspect. Waaaay too much sauce though and they make it in the back so you'd have to know the second time coming, what to ask for. My East Coaster tag-a-long said it was the most "Halifax style Donair" he's had since moving to Cowtown 3 years ago, Kinda wish I could vote 3.5 Stars. It's better than 3 but definitely not a 4. read more

Rarely write good reviews but... I have tried Pizza all over the world, and have to say Big Johns is stunning! the best pizza in canada i've ever had. I personally look for the perfect dough / crust fluffy, soft, and chewy... I order here roughly two to three times a month and LOVE IT!! also what made me write the review is the wings, they were perfectly cooked and extremely flavorful this guy knows what he is doing.. 5 stars, amazing taste and quality EVERY TIME! If you haven't yet tried this location, please do it'll blow your mind if you are a pizza lover. Review by Adam H. 3505. read more

Just like most people the bread sticks are really good. But how I differ is the pizza was garbage. Cheap unappealing crust with a store bought lack of flavour. The toppings were okay at best. Good delivery time though. Just weak all around if I'm being honest. Not worth the money. Not even close. read more

I've lived in Calgary for 12 years now. I haven't came across any place that had garlic fingers close to ones back home (Newfoundland). UNTIL NOW! OMG FINALLY! Never ordering from anywhere else from now on. Great food and friendly service/delivery. read more

This is my favorite donair in Calgary. The naan bread and meat are fresh and delicious. I usually get them to add their unique pepperoni to my donair. Either the sweet or garlic sauce are very good. So the price is reasonable and the quality is comparable to the best on the east coast. The owners are very nice people and always aim to please. Just tonight I had delivered 2 regular donairs with veg, pepperoni and sweet sauce. I had planned to save one for tomorrow but the first was so good it tasted like a second. read more

I won't lie; the outside of the store makes the place look kinda sketchy. But man, I'm glad I stepped inside and tried it out! The donair is amazing here! It's a lot (and I do mean A LOT) of meat and really satisfying. The pizza here is great too, especially the (duh) donair pizza. Getting it by the slice can be hit and miss, however. Still, this place is awesome!! read more

Calgary, this is real pizza. Big John's looks terrible from the outside and the inside is no better, but the pizza here is delicious. I bought a slice one night hoping that my instincts were correct (that the dirtiest looking place would actually have really great pizza). I was right. Lots of cheese and delicious pepperoni make this one of the best spots in town to get good pizza. I mean this. That Wicked Wedge is terrible crap and most chains in this province produce equally disgusting pies. We ought to have some sort of pizza-showdown here, where the best slice is determined by a panel of judges who understand what makes pizza good in the first place. Naturally, these people will have been to places where pizza is cooked and made properly and have come back to spread the word. I don't think I can put this any more clearly: there is bad, bad, horrible, disgusting slices of baked dough floating around Calgary and bragged about by people who don't know the goddamn difference between pizza and spaghetti. If anyone from here were to try a piece of Big John's, I think it might be an awakening of sorts for them. Now, don't get me wrong, Big John's is NOT the BEST pizza in the world or even the country. But it is good pizza for it's time and place. Try it. read more

The best pizza I've had in Calgary! I got it for delivery on a busy Saturday night and it arrived in 30 minutes. Great pizza, service and prices! read more

Best donair ive found in calgary so far, really good spice and awesome size! The sauces mix perfectly, try the garlic with sweet sauce!!

Not much to look at and honestly if I had seen it before I tried the food I never would have eaten here. But they make the BEST donairs in ALL Calgary, the pita is consistently hot and fluffy, fresh yummy meat and veggies covered in a tasty tzatziki sauce. The garlic fingers are also a great finger/snack food, that are amazing for a hangover!! The quality is clearly in the food and not superficial concerns, which usually make the best comfort foods :). The delivery staff are very polite, friendly and accommodating. Not a fan of the pizza but I'm new to calgary so maybe I'm just not used to the western style of pizza. But if you are they make frozen pizzas to take home for a future date!! Such an awesome idea!! The old adage is true here, do not judge a book by its cover :) read more

The garlic fingers are amazing. The pizza is a waste of money. It's beyond greasy and the crust looks and tastes like it came from a frozen box in a grocery store. Much better options in the area. read more

I am a huge fan of their $5 (+GST) lunch special: 1/4 of a large pizza and a can of soda pop (Coke and Pepsi products). My favourite is the pepperoni and mushroom pizza: which I eat far too much of. They don't skimp on the mushrooms. The location is old and it is, to be quite frank, a bit of a dive. There is one table with a couple of chairs. This isn't really the type of place where you eat in. But, I've never had issues with cleanliness or food handling practices, and I think their lunch special is way to good a deal to pass up. read more

Ordered a meat lovers from there for an extra large Hawaiian is 18 bucks me and my ex used to buy that all the time went there to pick it up the meat lovers ended up being like 27 bucks because they charge per topping extra instead of like most places The pizza itself for price so I said screw it bought it for $27 then when we took it home to eat it it tasted like shit was crust was Doey in the pizza itself just in general tasted like crap definitely never going back again also their foreigners Chinese don't even speak good English had to repeat myself like 20 times on the phone read more

on slices - she says its fresh. looked like it was days old. was hard as cardboard and stale pizza. at least put it in the fridge if you are going to rip.people off like this. was going to order pizza but if this is their slices snd how they treat food their ither products are garbage as well. will not be back to try anything. threw the slices in the garbage read more

May not look the best from the outside or the inside for that matter, but this place has the best donairs I have ever eaten! Great price and two size options to choose from. Always spend the extra few dollars and go for the super donair - two smalls overlapping to make the super! read more

I have never been so satisfied in my life. I havent eaten all day and was in the downtown area. Saw Big John's, looks a bit sketchy from the outside but it was a great decision to go inside. Once you take a bite of their pizza or donair, you will be sure to come back anytime you feel any hunger. Great prices, good quantity. read more