Ordered Baked Mostacioli with a side Greek for pick up. The mostacioli was delicious. Healthy portion with a sweet marinara sauce and melted cheese...alot of cheese! The small Greek salad was a great accompaniment with plenty of feta and a tasty Greek dressing. I would have love kalamata olives instead of black,but a great salad. I kinda regret not eating in after walking in and seeing what a cute restaurant this place is. Like something from an Americana movie. I will go back!! read more

Overall, great food and good service. The mild Wings were surprisingly good. Big food portions. read more

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Here's a great place that we frequent often... Definitely a family fave and A TOP CHOICE by wifey. In fact, we pretty much have a steady-state order. For some reason, we get menus and even look at them, and then we order the exact same thing every time. BUT!!! I will say this: tonight there was a wait! So we sat at the bar waiting for a table, and got a glass of wine!!! THAT'S DIFFERENT for us! Our order: Wifey - Stuffed shells, garden salad, hot honey pizza Me - Meatball/spaghetti, anti-pasta salad, hot honey pizza (This was actually a new main dish for Honey. He decided he wanted a tried and true Italian standby. So I guess we didn't get the exact same thing! ) Just FYI, we take the pizza home after grabbing a slice as an appetizer! And, per usual, everything was just SO tasty. They have never failed us. Anyway, always just great food, nice people, and a great time! They can get busy, especially during key times! But we all know what that means! What are you waiting for! Go eat at Joes! A short review, but, just an update on a place that is always five-stars. read more

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$30-50 I ordered online through door dash, Joe's special pizza, this was the greatest pizza I've had hands down. I have eat pizza all across this country, this has the best crust, toppings and seasonings. I will return for the pie. As for the bread sticks..... They were absolutely plain, no butter, seasoning what do ever, it's my opinion they are no different than the plain bread sticks you buy at the store, yuk !! Never again will I buy them again. read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Joe's special pizza - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Pizza was fabulous! Service was fantastic. Only thing that would have made it perfect, if they had Coke instead of Pepsi.

Decent pizza, nothing stands out. Service was good. Busy on most nights. Great menu, only tried the pizza. Worth a stop. read more

Love this pizza- it's our family favorite!!!! I grew up eating this pizza, This is a second generation of a family from Italy!!!

Awesome pizza if you like sweet sauce. Lasagna is my favorite. A must try. And they have an awesome bar if you're not into the sit down area and just want to be left alone like me. read more

good pizza, good simple dinner salad... But... Why would you put a basket of obviously mostly broken/crushed individual serving crackers down on the table with the salad? Very weird service choice. ‍ read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

We had a small party of six people, so we were able to sit around the corner in a back dining room. They don't take reservations unless it's over a party of six. Service was fast and friendly. Joe's Pizza and pasta have many restaurants across Illinois. Food is always great. Their sauce on their pizza is a sweeter sauce. definitely recommend this restaurant.!! read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Inside back room - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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On our way to Indiana, my boyfriend insisted we stop here because he had been three years prior and said their lasagna was the best. We both ordered it and he was right!! The portion was pretty huge and came with garlic bread/sticks and a side salad. And the price?! You can't beat it. Also, shoutout to our server, Stacy at the bar!! She was so friendly and provided the best service. Makes me wish this place was closer to home! read more

Noticed that several people mentioned the pizza sauce, being a bit too sweet. I'd agree with that. A little too much for me as well. Otherwise, not bad. Order was correct and delivered relatively quickly. read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Italian sausage/Beef - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

We were traveling and spent the night in Effingham, IL. The nice young lady at the front desk recommended Joe's as a local favorite. Well, there is a reason for that! The pizza was great! We will definitely order again the next time we're in an area where they have a location!! read more

Best tasting pizza around. Every time I'm in Effingham I stop for some Joe's pizza. Big fan of the Sicilian.

They up charge you for everything at this place. We all had pasta dishes and it came with a salad. The waitress asked if we wanted cheese and croutons. Never said anything about an additional charge. Cheese was a dollar and croutons were 50 cents! Yikes! Mom couldn't decide if she wanted red sauce or Alfredo sauce. The waitress said they could do half and half. She didn't tell us that was an extra buck too. The red sauce was the sweetest sauce I have ever had. I like a red sauce to be a little sweet to take away the acid from the tomatoes, but this was overpowering sweetness. The parents liked it, but I thought it was too much. read more

Pizza was "stale". Looked crispy but was chewy. Too much cheese. It solidified and it was like I was eating a puck of cheese. The sauce was too sweet. Mediocre pizza read more

In general, the food is quite acceptable and the service is correct but not excellent. I used to order food from this business to deliver to my home until I got a meal that was not cold but cooked in 50%. En general la comida es bastante aceptable y el servicio el correcto pero no excelente. Solía pedir comida de este negocio para entregar en mi hogar hasta que me llegó una comida que no estaba fría pero si cocinada en un 50%. read more

Tried their "Chicago deep dish" and an Italian beef, to go. The food was ready and waiting, still nice and warm. The indoor space looks clean and comfortable. The pizza looks great...flavour, not so much. Others note how sweet the sauce is. I think the secret ingredient is ketchup. We couldn't even finish half due the cloying sweetness. The Italian beef was decent, but VERY heavy on the salt. It came with fries, which tasted like grocery store style fries that you heat up in the oven, All in all, well, say it ain't so, Joe's...but it was. read more

Primavera was excellent. Wine was great. Atmosphere and service were on point. Been here twice. I'll be back.

Amazing food! Great atmosphere, sweet service!! Highly recommend baked meatballs! Pinot noir was right on point!! Take the 5 minutes off the 70 exit- it is worth it!! My husband said the pizza was 10/10, only issue - Pepsi products! Lol read more

I've always loved Joe's. I have since my son was a baby and I still do. I will always come back!

We were in town for the Corvettefest and were in the downtown area on Friday night. Compliments to the staff that were hustling to serve all the clients that were in the restaurant after the Corvette Fun Run. Food was delivered faster than we thought it would be due to the volume of customers. read more

The pizza was alright but we were unaware that it was thin crust. I was told it was thick but it was definitely paper thin. We would have ordered more if we realized it was so thin. The flavor was ok, nothing that we would go back to. read more

If you were not a connoisseur of pizza like I am, then you will probably find this for out of five stars. The crust was well cooked about a quarter inch thick, they have thin crust and deep dish crust but I chose the crust that I feel best supports the toppings. One thing about this pizza, you can eat it for two days after and it doesn't go bad. read more

I found this place via Yelp so thanks fellow Yelpers ! Upon walking in you'll notices the place is clean, plenty of seating options with ample room between seats so you don't feel jammed during the busy times. When you first walk in you'll see the first dining area and if you walk towards the back, you'll see a doorway on the left, which leads to a mini-bar, and then turning to the left reveals another spacious seating area. All the wait staff I encountered were very nice, helpful and tentative. If waitstaff notice your drink is empty they fill it up for you, regardless if they are you server or not... I always liked this practice. The menu has a few appetizers, a nice selection of salads, and of course a good array of pizza options. As I was not overly hungry and a bit rushed for time, I kept it real simple and ordered a small pizza, regular crust (the options being thin, regular or deep dish) with sausage, pepperoni and jalapeños. Although while waiting for my pizza I saw several different salads come out and regretted not ordering one! I didn't have to wait too long for my pizza to come out and it presented well. Cooked just right, the curst had a nice golden color, the cheese was just settling down and peaking through the cheese here and there I could see the sausage, pepperoni and jalapeños. In my first bite, I was pleased with the crust. It was not brittle or too chewy and the sauce blended in nicely. The sausage and pepperoni were cut just right and the jalapeños gave a nice kick. Very pleased indeed ! I'll certainly be coming back here again and glad it's close to work as this could end up being a regular place for me. I'll provide further update as I try items from the appetizer menu and a few of the salads. read more

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Travelers beware! If you want nasty, cold, soggy pizza delivered an hour later than promised ( we waited, starving nearly two hours) here's your place. The crust was kind of good but the rest of the pizza was disgusting. On the positive side, they can put lettuce in a box for a salad. Overall, save your money and just get Dominos. read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Nasty 'Chicago Style' pizza - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Service was delightful. Ordered a thin crust pizza and a stuffed pizza. Both came out cooked perfectly. Crusts were delicious and the toppings were fresh. Nicely seasoned sausage and they sauced them well. Good amount cheese too! Our group really enjoyed sharing a meal together inside since the "Rona" had everything shut down. I'd definitely recommend their pizzas! read more

Best pizza in town. Their sauce is a bit sweeter than others, which will drive some people away but attracts us. Great salad, pizza, and pastas. Even allow you to buy a pizza to bake at home. read more

Awesome and fabulous pizza, service and atmosphere at a great price!!! Joe's special was great along with meat lovers. read more

Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Yep I never ever thought I would or could say this, but hands down the best pizza ever for this 60+ age person and I am picky! Ingredients were high quality and the ratio of cheese to crust to sauce perfection! Staff were over the top with friendly and prompt service. Okay ambiance could be a little better but since everything else was so great I didn't care. Clean and comfortable was enough for me. Thanks Joe! read more

Locals love their food, but I don't enjoy it. The pizza sauce just doesn't appeal to me or my kids

Passing through and wanted Italian. Yelp led us to Joes and we were very happy to share the meat tortellini, which was delicious. Give Joe a try. read more

Great little pizza joint in downtown Effingham. Recommended by a server at another restaurant in town for pasta! Very classic menu with lots of options. Sauce is definitely on the sweeter side. We had lots of different meals (meatball sub-recommended, pizzas, salads, breadsticks, etc) and no complaints! read more

I had a mushroom and green pepper thin crust pizza and it was delicious. It was delivered fresh and hot. I e heard this is the place to get pizza in Effingham and I agree. read more

Passing through town on a soccer trip. We are here right now, and it's going really well so far. Ice water with lemon was perfect. Morgan is our server, she is attentive and really efficient and friendly. Dinner salads were cold and crunchy. All 3 teenage boys got shrimp Alfredo and there was a LOT of shrimp in it!! My friend got vegetable lasagne, it was excellent. I got a half meatball sub which was delicious and enough for one middle aged woman. Loved the Sicilian sauce. The location in the downtown Effingham area is cute and has a friendly feel. The bathrooms are clean and the boys want me to mention there's a plant in the men's bathroom. read more

Absolutely phenomenal food. We were in the area for the state track meet and all three of us loved our meal! Very clean place and friendly staff! Would high recommend! read more

I've been here at least half a dozen times now, and I've always been pleased - both with the food quality and the value. If you love a sweet but meaty red sauce on your pasta, you will love this place. Everything else is good, too, but the marinara is some of the best I've had anywhere. My grandma and I nearly always come to Joe's when we find ourselves in Effingham. We love that you can get a good meal (with sufficient but not overwhelming portions) for well under $10. read more

The kids love to eat at Joe's and you can't beat the all you can eat pasta special on Thursday--$16 for a family of 4. The sauce is a little sweet for my taste, but my husband thinks it's just fine. I also find the pasta to be overcooked---don't really like mushy noodles. However, the pizza always hits the spot and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. So, we keep comin' back. I give the place 3.75 stars. I'm not a hater, but I can't quite say that I'm a fan, either. Go here for basic chow at a reasonable price. read more

Great menu options. Reasonable prices. Fast delivery. Hot wings were amazing!! Chicago style pizza was yummy. Sweet sauce, lots of cheese.

Was passing through Effingham. Stayed the night at a hotel that advertised Joe's. So I ordered some for my dad and I. He had the small Hawaiian and a salad. I had a small pepperoni. And we spilt some wings. Overall the pizza was okay. His said his Hawaiian was pretty much tasteless. But his salad was good. My pepperoni tasted more like a freezer pizza. But the wings were what made this a 3 star instead of a 2 star review. I love supporting local pizza places. And when my other option is Papa Johns? I would still pick joes. But get the wings! read more