Everything was fantastic. The food, service, and everything was fantastic. PaPa's is a fantastic restaurant!!! The atmosphere, the food and the service is superior!!! read more

Got an order of Cavatelli to go! It was very good and order size was large and more then I could eat! Salad had lots of greens and olives All was great and they were quick to get the meal out! Wii be back! read more

First time I'd been there. My server was very attentive and friendly. I started with onion rings. They were good, but it may have been about time to change the grease. Not bad enough to make them inedible. The pizza on the other hand was fantastic. Got the thin crust Italian sausage and it was perfect in every way. read more

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. read more

Papa's Pizzeria - Love that even the small pizza lets you do half and half! - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

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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 read more

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Great menu! Had a thin pepperoni with grazianos sausage which was the highlight. Crust was kinda chewy. Breadsticks were good. Loved the sauce for dipping. It had a little spice but delicious! Meatsa salad was a delicious healthy treat that my wife thoroughly enjoyed. I'd choose the pan next time. Thin was a disappointment. read more

This pizza haunts me! Perfect crust, fresh ingredients, zesty sauce and heaps of cheese. I have lived near dsm my entire life and hate that it took me so long to try this out. This is my new favorite pizza restaurant read more

Just moved to Polk city and thought we would try local food offerings. We tried Papa's pizzeria and we really like the pizza. And pan pizza that can be reheated two days after purchase and still hold up it's flavor and crispiness after air frying is our real test of great pizza. Papa's is on our great list now. Thank you Papa's pizza. You have our support. read more

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! read more

Papa's Pizzeria - BBQ Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

Good little place for yummy food. Great location and parking. Handicap accessible. Service is very good. read more

Food and service is good at Papa's Pizza, but the prices have gone up way too far for me over the years. Today is probably the last time I eat there for that reason. Too many places with good pizza and wings to drop that kind of dough! read more

We get takeout from Papa's once a month. It's hard to say "no" to the best pizza ever. The homemade marinara is amazing, but my favorite pizza is the BBQ Chicken Pizza on thin crust. Plus, you've got to get the bread sticks...SO GOOD! read more

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. read more

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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.

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

My dad and i decided on trying out this place while at fenders, so we walked over to the place and ordered the chicken ranch pizza. The staff was kind and patient with us and understanding when we had to come back to get a paper plate and some napkins. May have to try the other italian options besides the pizza there. read more

Papa's Pizzeria - Spacious for a pizzeria. - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

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

Ordered a pizza to go this weekend. Sausage and a veggie. Barely any sausage on it. One slice had zero another had two pieces (small). A few were better but still not more than one or two dollars worth of meat. Might as well been a cheese pizza. For over $24 dollars I expect more than sauce and cheese. read more

Great pizza, great service and excellent location on the town square Good outside options as well read more

WOW most un-professional manager I have ever had an experience with. Let me start I was not happy with the speed of service , after 45 minutes of waiting for a pizza, I walked to the counter and asked nicely but firmly if our pizza was coming soon. I did statethat I was not willing to much longer, and if need be I could just settle up for our drinks. Instead of being met with kindness, understanding and empathy, I was met with rudeness. Very shortly after (about 5 minutes) our pizza arrived at our table. rather than being apologetic and trying to make things right with us, all I heard was excuses and how busty they were having a 2k hour.. she then left our table. Lucky for us an old friend walked in the door, glad to see them we made small talk, and I said to them if they were going to order pizza, they needed to be prepared to wait an hour... The ease dropping manager heard this and immediately came to my table and told me I couldnt talk to her customers that way.. and after her badgering me for a few minutes I asked her to leave my table as she was not being very professional... Instead of walking away she told me I must leave the restaurant ... SO I granted her wishes and did so.. Just saying If I owned this resturaunt, I fire her! Daughter -in- law or not! read more

I'm not a fan. Just my opinion/taste. Nothing special, made by high school kids. Only one style of pizza and I prefer tjin crust. I hear the sandwiches are good, but haven't tried them yet. But for the money Casey's is just as good and costs less. I hear in March Casey's will have thin crust too read more

If you haven't tried Papa's Pizzeria, you are missing out on one of my favorite pizzas in the area. We frequent Papa's for carry out. While I have had the thin-crust pizza, my hands-down favorite is the thick-crust. It is hot and chewy like a good thick-crust should be, but also has a very crispy, crunchy crust that some thick-crusts don't have. There are many good choices among the Specialty Pizzas but my favorites are the Hawaiian, Meatball (w/local Graziano Italian sausage ), Chicken Alfrado, and Chicken Fajita (caution, a bit spices, but excellent). Many, many good choices. read more

We enjoyed the fried pickles, a chicken ranch pizza, and an olive pie. Pizza crust was delicious, toppings were in good supply and were well distributed. Closed dining room made us feel safe for pick up, although employees were not wearing masks. Prices are average (no great deal, but good food and a fair price.) read more

The food is good and all but one thing I didn't get my soda and also my son went here and also don't like it but also it's a good place to eat so I give I a10/5 read more

Nice atmosphere, love the booth seating. There are also larger tables. They have "party packs" too which is nice! We had the taco wraps- not super impressed with them. They were cold and pretty bland as we're the fries and onion rings. Next time we come we will definitely try their pizza! read more

Papa's Pizzeria - Craft beer on tap! - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

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We were staying at Prairie Flower Campground and wanted to grab some take out for a date night in. We got mac and cheese and onion rings and it was SO yummy! The side salad and garlic toast weren't anything to write home about. Dessert would have been icing on the cake of they had it. read more

Like the pizza Shirts are great want a few Great brewery next door so make a day of it . read more

We got a couple pizzas and appetizer. I got the pan crust on a pepperoni pizza. I would describe it basically very similar to Pizza Hut crust. Also got a taco pizza which I heard was pretty good. Overall very bland and high priced. Honestly may as well go to Pizza Hut for half the cost. read more

I'm worried about giving this place a 5 star rating only because I don't wanted people to know how amazing it is and make the place more crowded. Cold local beers on tap. Kind service. A playground across the street for kids to play while your pizza is made. And fine, crunchy thick crust delicious pizza. We leave so happy every time. read more

Drove past this place while we were on an adventure and returned an hour later to sample their pizza. It was clearly made with fresh ingredients. The sauce was amazing and flavorful! Perfect amount of cheese and baked to perfection! Highly recommend an outing to Papa's Pizzeria! read more

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

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

Make sure you order the deep dish The crust is light and airy with the perfect outer crispy ness read more

That sandwich is black. In a carry out box so found it when I got home. Sadness. Been anticipating eating here but that was not a good start. read more

Papa's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

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

My family always wants to come here whenever they are in town visiting. My dad and my husband absolutely love the super papa with pan crust, and my stepmom and I split a veggie pizza. Great ratio of ingredients, not too greasy, and the pan still always has a nice crispness to their crust. read more

Stopped in for dinner while camped nearby. I ordered the primo pan crust small pizza and husband ordered the baked spaghetti. We both had dinner salads which were crisp and freshly prepared. My pizza was excellent. The crust was melt in your mouth. Husband reported the sauce for his spaghetti was a little bland but I noticed he cleaned his plate. The waitress was very nice and helpful. A four star experience. read more

Papa's Pizzeria - Baked spaghetti with meatballs. - Pizza Near Me - Polk City, Iowa

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If you haven't found this little gem yet and you call yourself a fan of pizza, then you've neglected yourself for years! I've had pizza all over the world, and for me and my money it doesn't get any better than the "Crazy Ivan" at Papa's Pizzeria in Polk City. I literally could eat myself into a food coma every time I'm there. You've gotta check it out! Great job Papa! read more

This place was really good! We biked here from Big Creek/ Salorville trail. The place is kind of a dive and when we went something must've burnt because the whole place smelled. It's an open layout- seems like it would be more of a delivery place with some added tables. But luckily the pizza was really good! We got the normal crust which is crunchy and almost like a Chicago pizza. The staff was friendly. I would definitely go again and bring my family. read more

Not bad! They have beer which is great. BBQ pizza needed more sauce. I can't recommend the thin crust, as it was rather flavorless. Chicken strips were delicious. The staff is very nice and helpful. Nice location by the square so, can eat outside there if the weather's nice. read more