Papajoe&#x27;s Pizza

Good food, good service, comfy seating, spacious parking (although I hear this varies vastly…read moredepending on time of arrival - we were there close to opening on a Sunday morning) Server(s) were cool. Very friendly, offered good suggestions and had a general good vibe about them. I am so bad at getting their names. I only remember Joseph and he was cool but our table was handed over to another waitress shortly after arrival and I don't remember her name but she was great. I'm super indecisive, especially with massive menus - Cheesecake Factory is a nightmare - but The Pan had a great variety so it made the choice a bit difficult. I saw they had a cuban sandwich and I froth at the mouth for these but I was convinced to try the loaded hashbrowns. We actually got into a little conversation about the miscommunication between restaurants and customers sometimes because everyone's definition of hashbrown is different. Are they the McDonalds oval shaped golden discs or the shredded and pancake-style flat things? OR are they those weird onion and pepper potatoes that some people call hashbrowns even though they are home fries BUT they're not even fried, they're sauteed so clearly having an identity crisis but anyway... The Pan's loaded hashbrowns are.... the shredded kind! :D Wow, if someone actually broke through my review and read my potato rant... I'm buying you breakfast here... Limit $20 :) Anyway... couldn't help but order my plate with a guava pancake as I've never heard of that before and tried stepping a little out of my comfort zone and trying something a bit different. Was very yummy, although I have my eye on the banana pancakes for next time. Glaze was a little runnier than expected, although I did take a minute to dive into the pancake as I was preoccupied by the hashbrowns - delicious by the way. Hashbrowns came loaded with: cheese, green onion, chopped pieces of bacon (thick kind, not bacon bits!) and diced sausage (turkey sausage is an option, so I'll def opt for that next time). Dish was nicely seasoned, no overpowering spices or unnecessary aiolis - wait, actually it did come with a chili aioli but it was more like a spicy mayo and it was not spicy, so it's a good dish for anyone to enjoy. Only thing was it arrived a bit cold; cheese wasn't thoroughly melted but the flavors compensated for that easily so it wasn't really a bother at all. Dish also lacked grease and for it being absolutely covered in cheese, bacon, and sausage, I was happier than heck that there were no grease pools. Service was good, although they lagged a bit with refills - they get insanely busy though so I get it. Again, they compensated with good vibes, suggestions, overall interactions so I wouldn't worry about a lack of attention here. I would probably not advise against ordering the guava pancake; however, it wasn't anything incredibly special so I'd opt for a different flavor if going the pancake route. I'll be back soon - need to try out that Cuban sandwich and get the name of our waitress! Thanks for having us, was a lovely experience.

The Pan is truly a family favorite place to eat. The service, cleanliness and atmosphere is…read moreexcellent. The staff is super friendly and very welcoming. As busy as it may seem there's very little wait time. The portions are great. The food is flavorful .

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Chilaquiles

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Big Al's Pizzeria

4.5(2k reviews)

7.3 mi

Used to think this spot was pretty pricey but still very good. After seeing the price and quality…read moreof other specialty pizza spots, it put into perspective how much better the food is here, especially with how fresh everything is. Great crust and sauce for pizza with the Lebanese chicken still being my fav with spicy Hawaiian a close 2nd. Do love the red dragon wings too. Workers are always nice too w/ quick service

I took my family to your Maywood location yesterday. In the past, we've visited with a larger…read moregroup, and the food was always fresh -- we never had any bad experiences. However, yesterday we ordered two pizzas -- a Meat Lover (XL) and a Chicken (Large) -- and honestly, the Meat Lover was extremely salty, missing a topping, and the ingredients did not taste fresh. The crust was also burnt. The Chicken pizza had the same issues: it wasn't fresh, and the crust was burnt as well. We may have been the last customers of the night, but we still expected fresh, properly prepared pizza.

Noice

Big Al's pizza

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Separate room woth tables

AWSOM

3.0(1.3k reviews)

0.7 mi

Celebrated my surprise birthday here with over 20+ ppl…read moreServer: Chuy was so kind, accommodating, friendly & had the food displayed for the party so easily. The owners allowed the accommodation of such a large party on the private section of the restaurant. This allowed space for just my family / friends to decorate, enjoy music, the great food and the evening was wonderful! I'm so appreciative for Awsom to have allowed / welcome such a fun night with a large party. Thank you to everyone who served that night, who helped accommodate and helped with the clean up / set up. So thankful for the space & great vibes

Hey everyone. I found a place that charges $2 a wing for the world's smallest chicken wing. I'm not…read moreeven sure it's from a chicken, they seem to have the amount of meat you'd find from maybe a sparrow or hummingbird. I honestly can't believe how fast this place fell from an amazing chicken wing to whatever the heck they serve now. But yea they were awful, small, dry and flavorless. The pizza tasted that of 6th grade cafeteria vibes. It was overcooked, dough tasted old and it was just such a waste of $24 for a 1 topping pizza. Honestly I used to love this place for some good wings and pizza. Now I wouldn't serve this food to inmates.

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Downey Pizza Company

3.6(1.3k reviews)

4.6 mi

I've been coming to this location for over 10 years. The parking can be a little limited but this…read moreplace is worth it! The staff is always friendly, the food is always good and beer is cold. This location has plenty of seating the pastrami pizza, wings and caesar salad are always my go to items! It's a pretty chill location regardless if seated at the bar or main dinning area.

Pizza was great if only they knew how to pour a glass of beer…read more Pizza was great if only they knew how to pour a glass of beer

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Potato Wedges

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Baby Bros Pizza & Wings

3.7(1k reviews)

5.0 mi

I am shocked by this rating but I will note I am judging food only, we have only done delivery and…read moreare new to Downey and it is a top fav. Can't judge location or ambience so food only! Let me elaborate...My husband and I disagree on pizza. There is the classic pepperoni is all I need ( my side) and the crazy throw some fruit on regular pizza kind of people (my husband). This place allows us to avoid an argument and having to buy 2 pizzas, a true win! All via the uber app and not having to call or pick up in person which is hard to find! Add a delicious homemade crust and a pretty amazing ranch (no bottle stuff), it is a go to for us!

Placed my order online and went to pick up ahead of time. After giving the time expected for pick I…read morego to the counter. And surprise they did not even have my order in their system. I had to place it there on the spot and wait another 30 minutes. Beware don't assume your order is in even though you got confirmation until you confirm with someone. Horrible experience.

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Cafe Corleone

4.4(745 reviews)

1.2 mi

I've gone here several times by now, and it's always a 10 out of 10 experience. Absolutely amazing…read morefood and incredibly welcoming! It's become one of my favorite local spots and I highly recommend!

Went here today for the first time. Service was a 10 out of 10 excellent, everyone was so kind. We…read moreordered the Fiorentina Pizza, lasagna, and tiramisu for dessert. I like how they have crushed red pepper and Parmesan at the table already. The pizza was good, it has two types of mozzarella on it so it was fairly cheesy which I liked. Not the thin Italian pizza that I expected but maybe this is a different type of Italian pizza. The lasagna which is their number one was fabulous. The sauce is a little more creamy than I expected which was a nice touch. And the tiramisu was really good. The ladyfingers were soaked and it had plenty of cream, just how I like it! Would definitely recommend and go back :)

Beef Lasagna. Amazing! The best in the west.

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The pizza was awesome

Ricci's Italian Restaurant

4.2(788 reviews)

1.0 mi

Best food in bellflower .. best Italian place in the city of bellflower.. 5 of 5 .... Can't go…read morewrong ..

First time here and EVERYTHING was amazing!! .Pizza…read more.Spaghetti & meatballs .Calzone .calamari .Garlic bread . Lemonade. .. best part is that the grandkids luv'd it. Bonus!!!

Outdoor patio

Coconut ice cream

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Dodger game is on. That's a plus!

Te Amo Pizza

4.5(618 reviews)

6.8 mi

Wheelchair accessible

Kid friendly

New favorite pizza spot! I should have explored their unique flavors, but decided to start with a…read moreclassic pepperoni pizza. The heart shaped pizzas are so cute! I absolutely loved the pizza, it had perfectly crunchy crust and melt in your mouth cheese. The Alfredo pasta with chicken was fantastic as well. It was deliciously creamy and everything was delightful. The staff and service were quick and I'll definitely be back to try the rest of their menu.

A viral spot known for their heart shaped pizzas Te Amo pizza is a wonderful cute order for a stay…read moreat home date night. We ordered the heart shaped pizza, a side of fettuccine pasta, and cinnamon rolls. Even with what some may consider a gimmicky shape, the heart pizza tasted great and the extra fettuccine was able to be mopped up with the wonderful garlic bread they provided with it. The cinnamon rolls provided I wonderful treat after the meal, and a great sweet breakfast because I had so many left over!!! It's a perfect place for a night when I want to stay home and order in!!

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Pizza

Al Pastor Heart Pizza

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Alfredo

Brooklynz Pizza

4.2(609 reviews)

3.6 mi

^^^^ 4 carrots out of 5…read more This place's pizza, really does. remind me of pizza that I had in New York and New Jersey. The man behind the counter was there by himself. He was kind enough. The food came out rather quickly. The prices are OK. The place is a bit rundown though. One doesn't stay for the ambience. One gets his pizza and leaves.

I tried this restaurant once many years ago but couldn't remember why I never came back. Today, we…read morewere craving pizza by the slice, and our usual spot was closed, so I decided to give them another try. We ordered four slices of pizza. Each slice is $3.75, or you can get two slices for $7.50 plus tax, so there's really no discount. I paid cash and noticed I was charged $7.99 for two slices instead of the advertised $7.50. I pointed it out to the man who took my order, but he insisted I wasn't overcharged. I even showed him the menu and the payment screen, where you could clearly see the discrepancy (see photos), but he was dismissive and said the register never makes mistakes. I had a long day at work and wasn't about to argue over less than a dollar. Still, it's the principle. Charging customers more than the posted price and refusing to acknowledge it is not okay. It made my experience very disappointing. As for the food, we ordered two pepperoni slices, one pepperoni and mushroom, and one ham and pineapple. The toppings were good, but this is definitely not New York-style pizza. The crust was overcooked and so dry that it was close to tasting like cardboard. I wouldn't recommend this place. If you do decide to eat here, pay close attention to the price you're charged and ask for a receipt.

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18" The Triboro Pie (mushroom, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato)--always solid!

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Thunderbolt Pizza

4.3(789 reviews)

4.4 mi

amazing pizza, appetizers and sandwiches! You gotta try the garlic knots once in your lifetime! My…read moredad is from New Jersey and is very picky about his pizza. When we first tried Thunderbolt a couple years ago we couldn't stop coming back. The servers are always so sweet and Jay the owner knows quality ingredients!

Thunderbolt Pizza was the place to go. I needed to find a place near me so I went to thunderbolt…read morepizza for a quick bite. Now this is my go to pizza place. If your in Long beach go to THunderbolt pizza.

TVs inside right by pizza oven. So awesome

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Tee T.

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9 years ago

I gave this place five stars because it was good as hell this pizza is so damn bomb. Best pizza place around this area . It's nice and clean inside I will be back again trust me !!! read more

Lorena L.

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9 years ago

very very good pizza I will be back for sure! doesn't look to clean from the outside but is very clean from the inside and good customer service. read more

Mariza P.

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3 years ago

Pizza was great! Delicious dough and fresh ingredients. Price is right! Definitely going back.

Corrinn D.

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11 years ago

I love their food, the guy was super nice... Love this place and I will definitely go back...

Victor C.

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5 years ago

Great service clean and upbeat atmosphere .The food was wow!very delicious!

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