First time here for karaoke only. Seems like a very popular hangout place as it was quite busy and lively when we got there. There is a DJ booth and a sort of stage area with screens showing the lyrics. You put your name and song choice on paper slips and hand them to the DJ. The screens show the next 3 songs coming up. Also there's a white board where the DJ puts the next 15-20 names on the list so you know when you're going to sing. Our group got to sing about a half hour in which wasn't bad at all. The sound system is loud enough to be heard over the noise and sounds of the place itself so that is good. There is a pool table area in the back as well. Overall was a fun time singing here! read more

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True Score: 3.5 Stars Wanted to like this place more, but very skewed to locals. Definitely a dive that serves decent food. A good amount of people drinking and it is loud. Weirdly though the clientele wasn't very friendly. We like to hit joints like this, unassuming, not updated, boozing establishments but I will say this one wasn't my favorite. It's not bad, wouldn't make it a point to travel over an hour to make it back. If we passed through the area on another adventure, maybe. You decide. Thanks read more

Franco's Pizzeria and Pub - Pizza Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I requested cheese and pepper packets for the pizza I didn't get. I requested jalapeños for my salad and didn't get them. The pizza was cold and the salad came very packed in too small.a bowl to be able to season it. read more

We've been ordering pizza here the past couple months and had good experiences. Pizza is good and is made quickly. We ordered a pizza tonight and less than 20 seconds after hanging up, realized we forgot to add one of our desired toppings, so I called back to add it. When I asked if we could add it, the person on the phone said "yuuup," so I went to say thank you and goodbye, but the phone was being clicked before I could even do so, and whoever was hanging it up let out a not-so-discreet, yet lovely, "f*** you" for me before the line disconnected. I confronted the cashier about it when I picked up the pizza, who indicated he is the owner and they "would never say that to a customer." But they did. And I will not return for that reason. read more

Franco's is the absolute best ever. The bartenders dim and Theresa and Erin are so nice and welcoming and this bar and pizzaria is genuine the greatest in the area. I love coming here on weekends or weekdays with my friends cuz we can play pool or darts or just hangout with as great welcoming crowd. Thank you to dim and the rest of the Franco's teammmm!!!!!! read more

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My child goes to college in the area and we come to Franco's for pizza whenever we're in town to visit (from California). We've tried all of the pizza places in Waltham and Franco's is by far the best. The pizza is consistently really good, the vibe of the place is friendly and laid back, and they take it seriously. I've never had a pizza that isn't top notch here. I personally like the Hawaiian pizza and Franco's Hawaiian is as good as any I've had anywhere in the country. As an example of them taking things seriously, we were there a few weeks ago, ordered a couple of pizzas, and apparently one of them had been stretched a tiny bit too much in one area. The manager (owner?) came out that said they messed it up and would be "making things right" by cutting the price in half for that one. When it came out, the hole was so small that I wouldn't have noticed (like the size of a dime), and when I went to pay, I argued that it didn't merit the discount (I want them to stay in business!). The response was that they felt bad and were going to charge me less whether I liked it or not -- I love this place, they are pretty funny! Anyway, great pizza, mellow atmosphere, nice people, what's not to like? read more

This place is always filled with great people and they serve a delicious slice of Tomato and Cheese Pizza! You can also showcase your talent on stage with Karaoke if you're feeling up to it! read more

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Food was nothing to rave about. Small beer selection, locale needs some renovation, very outdated

We came across Franco's Pizzeria while we were in Waltham MA this week. My wife and I stopped in for supper and we were very glad that we did. This place is nothing fancy--a neighborhood dive pizza joint. We are so happy that we found it. We shared a large pie--1/2 sausage and 1/2 meatball. The pizza crust is thin and crispy with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. The toppings were perfect--the best meatball topping that I have had in the past 50 years! The cost for the pie, a beer and a generous pour of wine was $35--reasonable for such a good meal. The guys working the counter were very nice and friendly. We had a great conversation with Jerry, discussing the good and bad of CT pizza. To us, this was the perfect place with exceptional pizza. I only wish that we lived 100 miles closer. We will definitely be back when we are in the Waltham area again. Thanks for a delicious pizza experience! read more

Best pizza around hit and crispy crust, quality toppings, great jukebox and two pool tables. I live right down the street and recommend Franco's to whoever will listen read more

I heard of this place from Brandeis university polls where a lot of people nominated it as the best pizza in Waltham. They were right. It is a classic pizza joint with a wonderful bar and various fun nights organized by the pizzeria itself. We have had vegetarian pizza, pepperoni, buffalo chicken pizza, garlic bread, cheese bread, and everything is just dang delicious. It really is the best Pizzeria in Waltham. read more

Very surprised by this place and bummed we'd never heard of it! Got 5 pizzas and a salad delivered yesterday and they were delicious!!! Can't wait for everything to get back to normal so we can check out the pub, but for now the takeout is excellent! Updated 7/17/20: I just wanted to reiterate how much I love this place. We've expanded from pizza to subs and salads. 5/5 read more

Chicken caesar wrap was on point and how imagined it would be. Friendly staff and it was ready for pickup when it was supposed to be

Just ordered a small anchovy pizza extra sauce well done been ordering this for a while now. Got it home. Drenched with oil saturated with the oil, fish oil somebody wants to be a wise guy and John boy on the pizza fine with me I can go cross the street to shoppers for pizza. Thanks again keep up the wise work you're doing. read more

Franco's Pizzeria and Pub - a half eaten pizza - Pizza Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I'm from New Haven so I went into this not really expecting it to be incredible. It was decent and nothing to write home about. The pizza was a little cold when I got home so I had to warm it up. I will say the crust is really good and soft. Probably will never go back. read more

Wow. I am not from the area, I was visiting my daughter in the hospital, so I just picked a random place to get takeout. I picked the right one! First of all, very friendly people, and they know what they're doing! I got a chicken Caesar wrap, sweet potato fries, and a buffalo chicken wing plate. Every thing we ordered was exceptional. Best sweet potato fries I've ever had! My wrap was perfection, perfect amount of everything! And my daughter also loved the buffalo chicken wings. I wish I lived closer but next time I'm in the area I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Great pizza! Good ingredients on the pizza, hot fresh, crunchy crust. The cheese is the perfect amount of gooey ooey. Good prices. Quick street parking to pick up your order and outside seating is available. Will definitely order here again. Looks like many locals come here and love it for the pizza and drinks. read more

Franco's Pizzeria and Pub - Chicken bacon ranch pizza - Pizza Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Staying at a hotel in Waltham, we picked up a pizza from Franco's. Definitely New York style. Delicious!! Awesome tomato sauce - not sweet. Great thin crust. I'll get another tomorrow. read more

HOW TO GET FRANCO'S PIZZA DELIVERED Waltham is a pizza wasteland. Particularly when you are looking for a good delivered pizza. Forget good, I'd settle for edible (I'm looking at you Steve's). One of the few pizzas I've enjoyed is from Franco's, a popular dive bar/pub that unfortunately doesn't deliver pizza. However, you CAN order it through DoorDash.com for delivery (none of the other delivery services carry them to my knowledge), which is what I did. You can also order it for pickup through Franco's website. The pizzas are classic NY style. I ordered a large Hawaiian and a large Chicken/Bacon/Ranch (see photos). These were decent pies, with moderately chewy, medium crispy crust. Toppings were tasty and in appropriate quantity. Enjoyable in a "it's pizza, stop talking and eat it!" sort of way, but nothing special either. $17.50 and $14, respectively. However, when you add in a delivery fee, a DoorDash fee and 15% tip, my bill came to $51.95. At that price, I wouldn't recommend Franco's for delivery. But if you want to pick it up or dine in, all-in-all its not a bad pizza (which makes it the second best delivery pizza in Waltham lol). [For your future reference, the only actually excellent delivery pizza in Waltham is from Prospect Cafe & Pizzeria.] read more

Franco's Pizzeria and Pub - CHICKEN, BACON, RANCH ($17.50 for large) - Pizza Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Amazing pizza. I ordered the regular and the chicken bacon ranch and it was so delicious! Thank you so much for making this!

Dear black people, Go ahead and find somewhere else to go love . To tea no shade, this wasn't it, not a black person in sight. It was packed and had karaoke ‍. Smelled a lil musty with a hint of piss. Iv experienced worst. P.S. POC read more

Go here on a Friday night if you're looking to get WEIRD! Franco's pro tips: - Don't play the locals in pool, you'll lose all of your money. - Don't order ANYTHING on draft. They keep the fridge stocked with bottles for a reason. - If you want to sing karaoke on a Friday, you'll have to camp out at noon to get a spot - Drinks are cheap. You WILL get drunk and order a few late-night slices of pizza. Accept it. - Do yourself a favor and don't be there when they turn the lights on and close down. read more

Almost threw up eating this crappy pizza and horrible wings ... SHOULDVE just ate dinner at 7-11 ... No sauce on the pizza and the wings were frozen and fried ... Horrible -5 read more

Great local dive bar when you are looking for something low-key and not too expensive. Do not expect to get dressed up here, its VERY casual. You will find people of all ages -usually all very drunk but in goodwill. If you do end up planning to stop by, I would recommend any day from thurs-sat. Prices are the number one reason you really can't go wrong with this place. The cocktails, beers and pitchers are so cheap. May I also add that they make the drinks SO strong... they have a mystery shot for 3$ Not only will you not be spending a lot of money here, but chances are you'll probably end up leaving a little more than just buzzed, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Food is great, especially the pizza, which would be my recommendation. They have great deals for combinations of large pizzas with pitchers and wings. The bartenders are some of the most laid back, chill and friendly people you will come across...it makes the atmosphere even better. You will also be able to sing karaoke, play pool or just sit down and eat while watching sports on one of the several tvs they have displayed. read more

I just moved to Waltham and I've found my go-to pizza place. The pizza is thin crust and super flavorful. The perfect pizza. I've only gotten takeout but I'd love to check out the karaoke and bar scene soon, too. Looks like a fun place. read more

3 dolla rolln rocks and a slice in the afternoon..with a dim chill bar lovely bartender read more

Franco's Pizzeria and Pub - Pizza Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

fantastic pizza! perfect crust! light, crispy, and chewy all at the same time! Will be back soon!

Great pizza place!!!!! We've gotten take-out from here multiple times during the pandemic and it was amazing!!!! I would for sure recommend going here! read more

Franco's is a dive with surprisingly good food. In fact, the food is better than you think. Their pizza is really tasty, and it's usually what I get. It's that greasy kind of New York slice, and the dough is terrific. They also have some really good sandwiches too. While I haven't delved into some of the other options like the daily specials or larger entrées, I think their food is what really keeps them going. The beer selection is uninspired in that townie bar sort of way, giving you just enough variety for drinks after work with friends, or karaoke night. This is an unpretentious bar, and it's all the better for it. Franco's never tries to be anything that it isn't, even after they revamped their appearance outside--they have embraced being that summertime biker bar. It ain't fancy, but it's just right. read more

Great local spot to hit good priced beers and good food. Pool tables in the back of the bar and keno for whoever wants it

This is purely a review of Franco's the BAR, as I've already reviewed the restaurant and didn't include anything about the bar. Franco's is one of the greatest places to go if you're looking for a dive bar in the Greater Boston area. Beer selection is average, six beers on tap and several in bottles, mixed drinks aren't overpriced and are well-made (sadly becoming more and more of a rarity in some parts nowadays) and the staff is incredibly friendly. The atmosphere is great, if you like that sort of a thing (I think it's hilarious) or if you're a stuck-up prick, it's entirely frightening. Depends on who you are. They have everything from darts to karaoke (which has a very good selection of songs and typically gets sung by old trash-y people or young trash-ed people -- amazing) and free pool. Several televisions for watching sports, and a good jukebox. The food is amazing and some of the best bar food you can find (I just love their pizza, and I'll always be biased because of that fact) - the only problem is after a few drinks you find yourself ordering more and more and before you know it you've spent half your paycheck on their delicious food. I just wish they had nachos. They have something called 'mystery shots' which are always a bit different and delicious and worth a try for $3. Sometimes they'll be nice and provide a few on the house. Bartenders are friendly as heck and provide some of the best service on Moody St (I can't think of anywhere which provides better service when it's busy, though I know Bison County is also pretty good on service but are never busy). So: Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 (or 0/5 depending who you are) Drinks: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Venue: 4.5/5 read more

I've never been to the bar area, so this is strictly on the food/takeout. Oh the things you can eat when you are pregnant, and aren't worried about getting fat!!! I used to come here all the time when I worked down the street. I always went in for the special of the day. And you are never disappointed. The specials are cheap, and large portions. Definitely enough food when you are eating for two.. hehe. They are delicious. They can get very, very busy. But no worries they will be right with you. Depending on how busy they are depends on the level of service you get (reason for only 4 stars). But don't let that deter you from coming here. All the food has that home-made taste. The grandmother makes all the sauce from scratch. Yummy!!! read more

I'm not gonna lie... Franco's does have some really good, real Italian pizza. I had a real hankering for Franco's pizza on Friday and I just needed to fulfill it. And I remember why I love their pizza. It's fresh because it's made for you right on the spot. I had ordered a small Buffalo Chicken pizza - with tax it cost me $8.40 and lasted me 2.5 meals. Sooooo worth it! The texture is just right, the crust is the right thickness, not too greasy, and oh so delicious! Aside from the pizza area, Franco's also has a bar and pool area. I wonder if Domenic still works here, he made some mean martinis. Oh yes, I remember getting carried out from here one time, long, long ago. I had sworn never again am I doing martinis and tequila in the same night ever again. But that didn't stop me from drinking ever again! There were other good nights here, including karaoke and pool. It's not exactly your upscale kinda place, but if you're looking for something to do at a dive bar and wanna hang with the townies, by all means, make this a pit stop while you're doing the Moody Mile. TIP: Credit/Debit is only accepted with a $10 minimum, otherwise cash only. But they do have an ATM right next to the arcade game if you need it. So why the 3 stars, you're probably asking? Well... it has to do with some of the attitudes of the employees. I loved Domenic as my bartender when I used to occasionally go in there for some after-work drinks and a round of pool. But since then, I came in here more recently and the guy who served me seemed very inadequate, and kinda pissed at me for not knowing that they only serve the slices in cheese and pepperoni only. Forgive me for not knowing, since I don't eat pizza very often in the state of Massachusetts. The funny thing was that I saw a Yelp plaque hanging up to the left of the counter. Little did he know, I would be Yelping about him. read more

Let's get weird. I'll be damned if this odd establishment doesn't have the best pizza in Waltham. I've tried Angelo's, Pini's, Charcoal Guido's, among others, and Franco's is definitely the best by far. That is, if you like thin crust, kinda greasy, straightforward pizza - and let's just be honest, YOU DO. But yes, it gets kinda weird in here. All the employees are really nice so it's more the atmosphere and clientele. I always just scurry off with my pizza box and take it to go. If you gotta eat in, I'd recommend sitting on the bar side. Espesh if there's karaoke to witness. Also, better to call in your order by phone than order online. read more

Awesome pizza and even better service! Thank you so much Jerry for my pizza. It was delicious, and I'm definitely making this my new pizza spot. read more

Ah, Moody Street... where else can you find a finer collection of culinary delights from around the globe? And where do you go if you grew up one street over and want to avoid all the gentrification? Get yourself into Franco's. This place is townie to the bone. Although they make great claims to their pizza, I'm still giving it an 'eh'... bland tomato sauce and cheese on a sad crust do not a good pizza make. Even if they gave me three shakers of powdery garnishes with my slice. Maybe I should try a full pie sometime, but the slice did not recommend another. Why the thumbs up, then? Check the bar prices. The in-house microbrew (although they would never call it that, since microbrew is a yuppie thing and this is just a more affordable way to get beer) is named after some kind of hammer as I vaguely recall, and massively affordable at $3 or so a pint (I never got an accurate count since I've never had just one, and when I get the bill all I can remember it that it was cheap). They also have a sign behind the bar that says 'Mystery Shot- $3'. This is just awesome... big ups, Franco. Also, on a side note, there's a laundromat three doors up the street. There's nothing quite like getting sloppy while your clothes get clean! I have seen signs for karaoke, but I'm worried what might happen if I mix drunken karaoke with townie. Perhaps one of these days I'll make that leap and find out. read more

You know, in spite of the drunk, shouting townies, ridiculously long waits at the bar, hilariously terrible karaoke, and bus-bathroom smell, I kind of like this place. Or maybe it's BECAUSE of all these things. I dunno. This place is basically a Waltham townie dive bar. However, if you go there with low expectations, you can get a lot of amusement for your dollar. I've had some of the most bizarrely entertaining conversations ever with the regulars here, and the people-watching is superb (the fashions and hairstyles of the '80s are alive and well inside Franco's --and I don't mean in that ironic hipster way, either). I've spent some memorably weird evenings here, and often had a surprisingly good time. If nothing else, I'd recommend Franco's as an empirical experience. read more

This hole in the wall bar / food place has unbelievable pizza. They serve subs and dinners as well, and so far i can't complain about anything they have. I had their steak tips w/ onion rings and they were very very tasty. Dom and Sylvania are the nicest bartenders around. They are always on their feet. Drink prices are super reasonable and strong. Crowd is a little sketchy at times, but when i am there to eat i don't care who is there. The place is filled with friendly people, the usual regulars and on weekends they sometimes have a band that are usually entertaining. I recommend this place for the food and drink. Its a nice place to go and just relax! read more

I'm giving 3 stars but I really wanted to give 2. Ordered on their website because if you call they tell you to do that vs taking the order directly. It's said 1 hour 15 minutes for delivery (less than 1/2 a mile away) The image for the meatball sub has cheese, the options once you order only provides to click for extra cheese so it's reasonable that it comes with cheese. However my daughters did not. She also complained that the meatballs had small unidentifiable things inside them with a chewy consistency and she didn't want to finish it. Both the subs we ordered were soggy- the kind of soggy that comes from sitting in foil for over an hour before delivery. the steak and cheese had decent flavor but didn't have the items I requested on it. They weren't hot upon arrival either. The chicken finger similarly were not hot and were soggy. The pizza was good. Not hot but good. It's the sole reason for the stars. If you're going to try it I suggest going in. Don't take out you would be disappointed. read more

When I was attending Lasell College this was generally our watering hole of choice. The bartenders here work harder than any others I have ever seen, and they make great drinks. Swell prices on drinks for the moody street area too. The service is excellent, always greeted with a smile. The pizza here is what puts Franco's over the top for a five star rating. Some of the best New York style pizza I have ever had, and that is a BOLD statement from someone who loves pizza. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the greater Boston area read more