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    Papa's Pizzeria

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Love that even the small pizza lets you do half and half!
    Lindsay K.

    We ordered some dinner to-go from Papa's while visiting the brewery next door on a work trip. The interior was a large industrial type space that would be great for groups. Super convenient to just walk over and be able to bring food/pizza back to our beers as the brewery. Online ordering kept failing, so we called and placed separate orders and they were very accommodating. The pizza was good, and I loved that it wasn't caked in a solid layer of cheese like some places. It had a lovely ratio of everything. They do have non-pizza items on the menu as well. Their pizzas come in a bunch of sizes, which is so convenient. You can even get a mini pizza. Everybody wanted something different on their pizza, so they also have small pizzas or the option to do half and half. Much appreciated.

    Super Papa (thin)
    Todd B.

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* We stopped here with my parents and 2 of our sons as we enjoyed a previous visit and thought my parents would like the pizza (they did). The group also enjoyed the humorous / edgy decor and signage around the restaurant (pizza signage for the restrooms for example - see pictures). Since we were hungry when we arrived, we started with a couple of orders of Garlic Cheese Bread with marinara (see picture) and a beer. The cheese bread was good and just as we finished it up, the pizza arrived. We ordered a large Supper Pappa (thin - see picture) and a large Pepperoni (pan - see picture) and thought both of them were excellent. Lastly, I have a hard time leaving this place without having at least one of the Thelma's ice cream / cookie sandwiches from the cooler. Everyone was already very full, so I talked the kitchen into cutting it into quarters for us so that we could each have a bite for dessert. They have a great selection of flavors, so make sure you try one before you leave. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

    BBQ Pizza
    Taylor N.

    Stopped by for some pizza after a bike ride. Got the BBQ pizza. I found the crust to be unique and tasteful. A little thicker crust with a very crisp bottom - win for the texture! Good flavor for a pretty classic BBQ pizza. We were able to order and play at the cute park in town square and bring it outside to eat and enjoy a beautiful day. The staff accommodated our requests to change to go at the last minute. Good pizza, fun location!

    Maury R.

    After hearing very good reviews from locals in the area, my wife and I decided to take in lunch today at Papa's Pizzeria in Polk City. It was a great experience in a very clean nice little building. It's not much for atmosphere, but that doesn't matter all that much because when you walk in you get that great smell of a pizza kitchen and that sets the tone. For an appetizer we ordered the fried dill pickle spears, and they appeared to be fresh and battered in house. The pickles still had a nice crunch to them and great flavor with a nice Panko crust. We ordered a small Meatza pizza for lunch, and it was tremendous. Pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and bacon all together on a nice thin crust. The crust had great snap and chew to it. Their sauce is straightforward and delicious and certainly not over done. It was a very nice pizza. As a bonus, the place also has a couple domestics on draft and also a nice selection of handles of local Iowa craft beer on draft as well. All in all I will definitely recommend to others and plan to return myself.

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    Love this place. A bit pricy, but it is what it is. Service and waitstaff are hit and miss, but the food is always spot on.

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    Best pizza in Polk City. I also like the fact that the Polk City high school kids are working here.

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    Papa's has become our go to restaurant since moving into the area. Staff is friendly and their menu offers more than pizza.

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    6 years ago

    Great pizza! Love their wings!! The pasta is a delicious surprise. And the service is friendly. We'll definitely be back.

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    Ate here a few months ago. Service was great and the pizza was tasty. I'll stop by again.

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    This is our favorite pizza place. Delicious pizza! Service is fast and friendly, too!

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    Pepp's Pizzeria

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    We finally made it to Pepp's on Sunday so we could try this long awaited Pizza spot. (Kim is a…read morepizza nut and she has had her eye on this one!) Pepp's is located in a strip mall just off of interstate 80 and 86th on the northwest side of Des Moines in Urbandale. Surrounded by some other hotspots including Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt and Friedrichs Coffee so you really could make this an all day stop! (haha). The shop is small and only has seating for about 25 people (max) The open kitchen and walkup ordering works so you can see and hear everything going on. Decorations are eclectic and fun without being obnoxious. The place is clean and well lit. Menus are displayed in multiple locations and easy to read. Order Pizza by the slice or the whole thing along with sandwiches and extras. Grab a cup and a number, get your drink (no alcohol) and sit down. The lady at the counter was patient and kind while we deliberated our choices. Once we decided and ordered our Meatzilla Pizza ($21.50) we only waited about 10 minutes before it was delivered with a smile. First impressions - it is a well made pizza with ample toppings, the crust is thin, chewy and crispy and perfect! We really enjoyed the combination of canadian bacon, sausage and pepperoni with the little bits of ham. I had a little buyers remorse that we only ordered one pizza so I ordered a slice of the 'Pepp's Pie' to go. It was also delicious with the pepperoncini adding that nice tangy spice to the already tasty slice! While we were eating we witnessed one of the chefs come out and check with every table to make sure we were all happy - this was a very nice touch. In addition the manager came out at the request of our neighboring table to discuss catering options with them. Very good customer service all around! We are looking forward to coming back to try another option! Great Job Pepp!

    High points for Pepp's: Wood fired pizza with that characteristic crust, fresh toppings, creative…read morecombinations. Low points: The toppings on the pizzas with lots of bulk (large amount of toppings) were mostly in the middle of the pie...or had fallen in...but it made picking up the pieces quite messy as they'd fall off. Was also confused because they advertised an upside down pizza, but all of the pizzas we got were "normal" with the sauce on the bottom and the cheese on top and then the toppings on top of that. (Shrug) Our group tried a wide variety of pizzas, but the favorite was the white pizza with the hot honey on it. It really was tasty. Sometimes white pizzas don't have enough cheese or sauce on them and end up being kind of plain, but this one was tops!

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    Open kitchen, front counter, and high top.
    Open kitchen, front counter, and high top.
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    Uptown Food And Beverage

    4.1
    (72 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    Great service. Outstanding food. Large portions. Everyone enjoyed. Highly recommended.read more

    Since moving to the area mid-summer, we have learned that Uptown Ankeny is a fun spot, and now we…read morehave found a restaurant to pull us there even more often! Uptown Food and Beverage was a fabulous stop, combining a tremendously cozy setting (booths/tables), ease of parking, location, and remarkable historic photos lining their walls. This place works well. Luckily, we had a superb server for our maiden voyage, as Adriana rocked! She helped us with menu options and was both kind and knowledgeable. We shared a tasty Caesar salad, and I appreciated that they served the dressing on the side without requesting it. Their thinner-crust pizza is delicious! We selected two, ordering their Margherita (olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, sweet basil, and topped with aroma tomatoes) and their Spicy Italian 16" options. Wowowowowowowowow! Both pizzas were fabulous, maintaining their consistency, and simply delicious. Thanks to fellow Yelper Dan T for his Spicy Italian recommendation. Sure, we brought home a lot of pizza, but this weekend will be better because of it. I learned they have a good lunch buffet (11-130PM), and we arrived during their 5-7 PM weekday Happy Hour but did not explore it. I had heard about their onion rings and saw an order at a nearby table that had me yearning for them on our next visit.

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