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    Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta

    3.9 (162 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    This was a very good thin crust pizza that worked well for 2 people and was cut in a way I've not really seen before
    Robert G.

    Twin Cities grub - west side of the river - 1 of 2 Here's one where I did not put any effort into selecting where to eat in Minneapolis-St. Paul. My friend, a local, asked me, 'Have you ever heard of Jakeeno's?' Not being from the area, I don't know why I'd know anything about it. It was supposed to be fairly good and I was on board with going here to eat lunch. Upon walking in, there was a board indicating a lunch special. It was a large pizza with one topping. We were able to have that divided as far as the topping went after the server sought permission. It then became a very palatable lunch special. On one part of the pizza, there were pepperoni. On the other part of the pizza, there were mushrooms. If I had to pick between the two, it would be mushrooms. Thus, that was my part. Two soft drinks were also ordered with the pizza. Jakeeno's pizza was excellent and I'm critical when it comes to pizza and pasta. I didn't realize there was such a thing as Chicago thin crust. Not only that, I've never seen a pizza cut up into small squares where I was raised. I was slam dunking (not really) one small square after the other down the hatch. I did get to sample a small square of the pepperoni pizza and it was fine, but my mushroom topped squares really struck a chord with me. The service was also very good, with the woman helping us wanting to see to it, and know, that we liked the food. We did. The prices here are fair and, with lunch specials and happy hours, it makes things doable. The place looks like a popular older eatery with a bar. Jakeeno's has reportedly been here a very long time. With the letters "j" and "k" not being part of the traditional basic 21-character Italian alphabet, with exceptions like more recently imported words such as "weekend" and "relax," I tried to figure out what this name could be. It could have been that it was someone named Gioachino, which would be Joachim in English and Joaquin in Spanish. I could be wrong. Jakeeno is thus easier for Americans (who often shortchange the Italian language). This neighborhood is sort of funky and a place named Matt's, which is the famed dive in South Minneapolis where the "Juicy Lucy" was born, was pointed out to me as we drove toward the St. Paul side of the river.

    Déjà J.

    This was my second visit to Jakeeno's in 1 week. Went to a YEE earlier in the week and decided to take my mom since she had good things to say about them and says she hasn't been here since my sister and I were younger [kids]. First thing, they have a smaller lot which I'm super grateful for. Easy parking. There's a lot of street parking as well. We decided to sit in the bar area and the waitress working greeted us and told us she was new. They have daily HH specials so we ordered wings, buy 6 get 6 free. We ordered 12 spicy garlic and 12 house dry rub with a side of hot sauce. There was mix up and they made 6 dry rub and 6 hot wings which was fine. We also ordered: * a large house salad (added onions for .50) *small cheese pizza w/ jalapenos & banana peppers *small margherita pizza *lasagna (w/ upgrade- garlic bread) *lavender lemon drop mocktail *strawberry melon thc canned drink Food was good! We asked for the wings to be fried hard & they were crispy, loved that. The spicy garlic was my favorite of the 3. Pizza was good! The salad was missing the onions which we were still charged for. The croutons on the salad were really good. Loved the music playing & generally chill atmosphere. Will have to come back to checkout some of the other daily specials & events going on. Congrats again on 50 years!

    Hot Spicy Honey Pizza being featured until March 6th.
    Hoa N.

    Loved Jakeeno's and I was actually craving for their Reuben pizza and then I got an email from them saying that their featured pizza hot spicy honey is going away on March 6th and so I had come try it so my husband and I made a late lunch date. It was unexpectedly good and very tasty. Would highly recommend it before it's gone. Since we came doing HH, we decided to also order spaghetti and chicken wings to share. Service was prompt and it was less busy in the dining room compare to the bright area of the bar with lots of windows and the sun shining through. Would highly recommend this place.

    Obviously burnt, whether I had to pay for another one or receive another one, it was obvious I would not be afforded the opportunity to.

    I've been getting pizza from Jakeeno's for nearly 30 years and have always had positive experiences, which is why this situation was so disappointing. I ordered a pizza for pickup and didn't eat it until a couple of hours later. When I went back for another slice, I realized the bottom and parts of the top were burned. I called the restaurant to ask what could be done. The first employee told me to bring in my receipt and then abruptly hung up. I called back and spoke with another employee who said that since I was working, I could bring the pizza and receipt back the next day. I taped the box shut and left a note for my roommate explaining the situation. Unfortunately, not realizing what it was for, additional slices were eaten later that evening. When I returned the next day, the restaurant was open for business but I was stopped at the door and told they were having a private party. After explaining the situation and asking about reordering the pizza, I spoke with the owner/manager, who appeared visibly annoyed and said, "We have a private party now, so I'll refund you later," followed by, "You can't expect to return a pizza half eaten." The tone was rude and accusatory, as though I were trying to take advantage of the situation. I understand restaurant policies and wasn't demanding a refund. What I did expect was basic courtesy, especially as a long-time customer. The contrast between the warm, respectful treatment shown to guests attending the private party and the dismissive way I was spoken to was striking. The manager loudly proclaimed that I would be refunded. While I strongly disagree with how I was treated, I actually agree that a refund is not necessary--please keep it. The issue wasn't the pizza; it was the assumption and the lack of professionalism. After decades of loyalty, this experience was extremely disappointing, and I won't be returning. It is specifically noteworthy to experience that only certain LIVES matter!

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    Wesley W.

    Nice mpls hometown pizza parlor and bar. Ordered wings and pizza. Wings were fairly good, I preferred the spicy garlic wings compared to the hot and dry rubs. I ordered the Margherita pizza and it tasted home made and decently flavorful for a local pizza shop. Friendly staff and waitress. If you're looking for a local pizza spot, it's a good place to check out.

    Stacie R.

    Jakeeno's is truly a hidden gem. This neighborhood pizza spot has great tasting pizza that Ive had for years. The service is fine and the owners are often helping out. It's also cozy. We often order a pepperoni and sausage pizza and it's one of the best pizzas out there. Order the antipasta salad, you won't regret it.

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    Donna L.

    This is probably the closest to Chicago thin crust Pizza. I ordered the Chicago special and it was good. The only thing is that I ordered through Door Dash and by the time the pizza arrived it was soggy. I would try this again at the restaurant.

    Danny A.

    Talk about a true neighborhood gem. We stumbled across this super cute, cozy Pizza and Pasta spot in South Minneapolis. This sister run spot has been around for 49 years! Always family owned and operated. It was a Monday evening and they run an all you can eat spaghetti deal for $10. Yeah. $10!!! What a steal. On top of that pints are $4 on Mondays. This spaghetti was phenomenal. I was truly blown away by the perfect cook on the noodles and the delicious, meaty red sauce. It brought all the feels and childhood memories from eating spaghetti growing up. Except my mom's was never this good (don't tell her). Service was also awesome. Our server was fast and friendly and the owner even came over to say hello and ask if everything was good. I am super excited to come back for pizza. I was drooling at every pie I saw coming from the kitchen. You have to check this place out! IG: danny_runsforbeer

    Garlic Provolone Cheese Toast
    David M.

    Picked up some garlic bread to pair with our pizza for dinner. It was okay, but not I'd get again. It reminded me of the frozen Texas toast you can find at a grocery store. I would be willing to try this location again for dinner as a few other things on their menu peaked my interest.

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    Thanks Danny, see you again soon!!

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    11 months ago

    Cute little corner restaurant! They have a great happy hour menu. Pizza is great. Has a good parking lot as well

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    Thanks for all the stars Crystal!!

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    Our favorite pizza place! Pasta is also the best. I love the meatballs! Other fun favorite is pizza of the week!

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    called and put a order in they told me 20 minutes been waiting for 45 minutes still haven't got my food

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    So sorry about that…we will do better!

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    I really enjoy Jakeenos. Food is always good. Service is pretty good and prices are a real bargsain

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    Thanks for all the stars David, hope to see you soon!!

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    After having eaten a here a few more times I'm adjusting my rating. The pizzas are still the…read morestandouts here in terms of value and quality. The service was, as always, impeccable. The inside of the restaurant feels open and you have full view of the kitchen which I always appreciate. But just about everything other than the pizzas that I've had just feel very overpriced for what you get. On my last visit I tried the tenderloin yakitori, which ended up being rather disappointing - no more than a couple bites of a single piece of beef that was rather underwhelming in both flavor and texture for $12. There was no char, which defeats the entire point of Yakitori and really does not bring out the flavor of the meat. I also ordered the pasta dish off the seasonal menu, and it was underseasoned. The appetizers are good and several have a unique fusion, but these are small plates which feel like you're getting half as much as you might expect for the cost. I'll go back but at this point only for the pizzas.

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