4.5* (half a star for the cheapness) . better (much much muchhh x100000 better) than pizza pizza . ive had my first ever slice(s) from papa ceo's yesterday . after studying for hours at the depressing gray concrete walled school library where EVERYONE look like they want to start crying, this was the best study break comfort food i could possibly get . these are HUMONGO pizza slices EVER . one slice is a quarter of the whole pizza . for $4 flat, i got TWO slices (the fancier slices), which means i got HALF of the pizza for $4 . do they usually give you 2 slices when you order one slice ? or did they just give me an extra slice ? :) i got mambo (i did, however, stand there for a while debating b/w robert deniro & mambo) & why havent i known that spinach is absolutely delicious on pizza ? why was yesterday my first time here, what took me so long even tho i pass by it pretty often ? if you want cheap, huge, delicious pizza, go to papa ceo's . im craving for it as i type . i havent tried cora the next door yet so i need to go there next, but for next next time, i cant wait to come back & try the robert deniro or al pacino . or rambo . i dunno . maybe i'll get all 3 . :)) read more

Loved this place! We had a craving for pizza after staying up all night to watch the Royal Wedding (Yelp is not a place for judgement!) and then sleeping all day. We were going to get Mamma's but every time we order from them, it arrives cold and needs to be heated up. This is probably something to do with how the deliveries are made (we always wait 1+ hour for our food, so we assume it spends at least a little time with the delivery guy while he makes other rounds), and we usually overlook it because the pizza tastes great after 10 minutes in the oven. Still, we wanted pizza *now* so we decided to try Papa Ceo's. Long story short, it was awesome. The kind of NYC grease but with a thin crunchy base and a puffy crust. My only problem was that they were a little skimpy on the sauce. I like my pizza saucy! Better than Pizza Pizza or Mamma's by a mile!! read more

They were fantastic. Very kind, prices are good and the food was super Satisfying. Got the walk in 3 topping plus pop and dip; came out to 14 and done in only a few minutes and was exactly what I was looking for. read more

Used to eat here alot during undergrad now it's only if I happen to be in the area...quality is still good as always. Do not even think of going to the god awful Pizza Pizza instead of here, Papa Ceo puts lotsa love in da pizza pie. read more

I feel like whichever pizza joint you go to first is the pizza joint you stick to. That's the case for me. I love papa ceos. The pizza is really cheap considering how large the slice is (bigger than your face, really), the pizzas named after italian actors, the fact that it is located between dance cave and where I used to live and was open until 3AM, the TV in the back showing really random movies...I could go on and on. read more

The girlfriend and I were looking for a late night slice one night, walking home along Spadina, and we happened across Papa Ceo's. Glad we did! Even at the late hour the ambiance was casual and friendly, and we had great fun chatting up the man behind the counter. The girlfriend is veggie, so she enjoyed the Tina Turner slice (!), and wouldn't have been more pleased if she was rolling on the river. I needed something more manly, so I ordered up a Terminator, and all I could say was "Hasta la pizza, baby!" The slices are big and bountiful, and only four bucks each! We will surely be back. read more

Gross pizza. There is never enough sauce!!! Both of my experiences and my boyfriend's first and only experience were almost completely devoid of sauce. As in, you can pull back the cheese and the bread underneath is white with small smears of red where the sauce was supposed to be. And yes, these are slices that should have had tomato sauce. I think people must like Papa Ceo's because there isn't a lot of good cheap fast food in the immediate area. But if you like juicy pizza, skip this place. read more

My fave place hands down, for high volume mid range pizza. Hours are amazing and closest thing to real woppy pizza you can get. The owner is the real deal Sicilian and the coolest cat to serve pizza. read more

I've heard very mixed reviews of this place, but then learned it was under new management, so decided to check it out. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The pizza was probably some of the best pizza i've had since New York City. Would definitely recommend. read more

Large slices. Great for dinner or late night snack. Friendly staff. Apple Pay available. Always give you your pizza nice and warm.

I love Papa Ceo's. When I lived in Mississauga, about 30 minutes west of T.O., I would drive into the city just to sink my teeth into a big-ass slice of fresh italian pizza. It was gourmet, long before gourmet "authentic" Italian pizza joints became trendy. It was a giant slice of heaven, whether it was 11 a.m. or 3 a.m. it didn't matter. I loved standing in the steaming little shop rowed by glass cases filled with steaming hot pizzas of every conceivable combination. Big ass pizzas, not your conservative 12-inch, like you get on menus these days, masquerading as large. Big-ass. And over two dozen choices. My favourite was Sophia Loren, a veggie masterpiece. I never really gave Cora's pizza next door any thought, until I learned of the friendly rivalry between the two places that often erupts late at night as drunk partiers line up for a slice. I once tried Cora's and it was excellent too, but pizza loyalty has a way of invading even your taste buds. read more

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such great pizza! i would definitely recommend to someone in the area. the slices are huge and the toppings are so fresh!

Go to Coras next door. This place always has all these flies crawling on the pizzas........it's seriously disgusting

Worst pizza place ever. The pizza slice is very hard to chew. I think they must put it for more than one day. It's cheap but tastes horrible. read more

This is by far the worst pizza i have ever ate. the pizza was completely flat and taste freezer burnt i suggest going to the other pizza store next store do not eat here 0 stars a complete waste of money. read more

Ordered this on ubereats. Not good at all. No tomato sauce on it at all. On top of that it had no flavour and they forgot a topping. Do not recommend, yuck. read more

I can't believe I went to U of T and have lived in the Annex for 11 years and never tried this place! I've been seriously missing out! Crispy, thin crust but not dry. Perfectly seasoned! Yummm!! I'm definitely a new addict! read more

Great, thin-crust gourmet pizza at an amazing price. The portions are HUGE. I grew up in the suburbs so the only pizza I ever had was from the frozen food aisle or Pizza Pizza. One slice at Papa Ceo's is easily 2.5 the size of one slice at Pizza Pizza! Plus, it is $3 for a slice of garlic or pepperoni; the fancier ones with more toppings are $4 or $5. I'd recommend the Tina Turner, Rambo for the meat lovers, or the Al Pacino. This place also used to have an awesome lunch deal - one slice pepperoni or garlic + a bottle of beer = $5..so awesome! Unfortunately they raised the price to $7. Still pretty awesome. They are also open till 5am on weekends - my go-to for drunk food, especially since it is on the way home! This late I'd recommend going for the simple slices because they're usually fresher. Going in when you're drunk is also hilarious as they always have strange Italian movies playing and Papa Ceo will start making jokes with you. read more

Really loved the slice I had here. I had the Canadian slice which was perfect! Very nice man behind the counter and seating was adequate if you were to bring friends! Cora's next door was good too but not seating friendly read more

Great pizza, great people. This is my go-to pizza place in Toronto, right across the street from U of T campus. The hours are great and I know I can always go in at 2:30am and have a great conversation with the owner. Not the best sit-down place, but definitely the best pizza you'll find near U of T. read more

I just really like the guys there. Sweethearts. Pizza is inventive, the Pavarottie is incredible!

OK, I lied! I said I wasn't going back and I should have listened to my past self. They have gone even further downhill since my last review...Why bother even going here when you can get a similar slice at Pizza Pizza? I used to love Papa Ceos because they sold what I thought was 'real' pizza, with many different toppings and huge slices. Now, it's just your usual pizza joint run by people who offer random Indian-food dishes at random times (buy a curry chicken on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. for only $xxx). I love Indian food, but I want pizza when I go to Papa Ceo's pizza! Is that a crazy thing to want?? The only reason this place still exists is because U of T students and employees are nearby. I sincerely doubt it would still be around without the students looking for food that's all about quantity and not quality. read more

I agree with the previous reviews - Papa Ceo used to be very good, but recently the quality of the pizza's has gone down significantly. The staff that are running things are very polite when you walk in, often calling me "sir". That being said, the pepperoni pizza is almost inedible. There is very little sauce on the dough, and the pizza just tastes strange. However, at $4 for a pizza and a pop, it's the best deal that you can get around the University. Won't be going back though because even though it's cheap, I always regret having this for lunch because it tastes strange. read more

Undercooked. terrible dough. basically no toppings. Wings are inedible. How is this place still in business...barf.

Amazing food and service. The slices served here do the best job in the city of recreating that delicious New York style experience. Highly recommend this joint to anyone looking to eat good and be satisfied. read more

Worse Pizza company, I ordered a small order of 19.00 and they cancelled because some driver issue, this isnt the first time. The customer service here is so bad and the food isnt even that good. Waste of time. read more

opens late, close to u of t, always hot pizza, generous amounts. mm-mmm

i use to live around there. imho, ceo edges out cora's. the margarita just tastes a bit more authentic to me.

Outstanding pizza and conveniently located. Great service and fast. They don't skimp on your order. Highly recommended!!!!

Not sure what some of the rest of you are talking about. This pizza is the best. No fancy shmancy decor or fancy shmancy prices, just honest to goodness great pizza. They have a solid variety of veg pizzas which is perfect for me. I swing by every chance I get for a slice. These are also real slices not the slivers some other places call a slice. Only thing that would make it better is if they served Guinness too. read more

I've never understood why Papa Ceo's usually plays second string to Cora's next door. For sure, Papa's has the better vegetarian selection, and even one cheeseless. Huge slices (about a quarter of a pizza) with legitimate toppings, although sometimes the crust on particularly old slices can be a mouthful. I even kind of like the atmosphere - friendly staff giving you free slices at 3:30 AM, faded photographs of drunk hungry people in Halloween costumes, usually a Rambo movie going on in the back, and all the slices are named after famous people. Inexplicably, Picasso is just Pavarotti with potatoes. read more

I'm a Cora's fan. Papa Ceo's is good but the crust is not as light and thin as Cora's, and it is a bit more doughy tasting. They have an amazing selection of pizza though, I love all the vegetarian options. So when I want selection, I come here. They would be my favorite, but the pizza's are not as fresh tasting to me. A great deal for the money since you get 2 giant slice for $4. read more

Its been a few years since I have been back to Papa Ceo's pizzeria and I had ordered a large pizza over the phone for pickup as they used to have a 9.99 pickup special at the store. They first of all failed to tell us that they had free delivery. They then provided us with specials that were not the one's that we had suggested. Showing up to the store to our surprise we found out there was a 9.99 pickup special and on top of that free delivery had we requested. We paid 17 dollars for a large two topping pizza that was beyond undercooked (we requested well done) and the cheese was barely melted. The pizza had barely any sauce and the dough tasted like it was defrosted from a stash of frozen crusts in the basement. It seemed as if the pizzeria was taken over by a bunch of idiots that don't know how to make pizza as they all seemed to be new faces. This place used to be a favourite of my lacrosse team after practice as it was just up the road, but wow, I didn't think it was even possible pizza could make someone that angry. You guys need to re-evaluate your model because that pizza is disrespectful beyond measure to papa Ceo. On top of that the slices in the window appeared old and had flies crawling all over them. Go to Cora's next door. read more

I didn't like the look, so old and not the cleanest set of tables and chairs. The service was quite great, friendly and nice. I must say the pizza sizes were great and the price was quite affordable. However, I had the pepperoni and to be honest not a fan of it. It smelled and tasted strangely. I won't be going there again. read more

Everyone who's gone to U of T has their preference between Papa Ceo and Cora's. I come down on the side of Papa Ceo. Tasty pizza (especially when you get it made fresh; this is what I recommend), they serve beer, and they're open until 4 in the morning - what's not to like? I have so many great memories of sitting in there with my "Rambo" slice, watching old movies on their ancient CRT. Not sure why anyone would go to Pizza Pizza when there are places like this around. read more

This will be first and last time I order from here. Asked for delivery at 2:15am last night. I was told the wait would be 45-60minutes (was already a long wait), I called at 3:30 (over an hour later) and they said the order would be there after another half hour wait. 4:00 came and I called multiple times so the shop was closed and I assumed I was not going I receive my order. At 4:45am (2.5hours later), the pizza guy finally decided to show up. I waited 2 and a half hours for a mediocre pizza. Would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. Bad pizza, and even worse service. read more

absolute garbage. 0 stars. flies crawling all over the slices. smells gross. pizza barely had any tomato sauce. pepperonis were like the ones from a lunchable. cheese is plastic crap. I'm royally PISSED off & papa ceo would be too!!!!!! gross! read more

frequented this place quite regularly throughout grad school (i lived right across the street at Graduate House for 2 years) ... i came to like this place better than Cora's, even if the pizzas might not be the freshest. they are nevertheless pretty tasty. i think the Terminator slice is definitely the best. the slices that are more meat-heavy, such as the Brando, are not as good imo. and, yes, the place could use a thorough cleaning. but it's a good bang for the buck. read more