Very good Za! Just a little longer wait than I cared for but that's me being picky. Wings were solid for app but the pizza which I had supreme was truly that. Crust was fantastic read more

This Pappos has been consistently good every time we have been there. Great service , and fantastic food. I highly recommend the Sicilian, thin crust pizza and the eggplant appetizer. read more

After seeing so many Pappo's commercials on TV while noticing their meteoric expansion across MO & elsewhere, I thought we should finally try it for ourselves. Parking is a breeze with the abundance of space in the large strip mall setting. Pappo's has a pleasant atmosphere with a beer & wine bar, a large seating area & glassed preparation area so you can see your pie created. We noticed a lot of seating with some 10+ parties seated comfortably at some extended tables. Surprisingly, many of these tables were inhabited by large groups of Seniors. We took a cozy booth near the pizza-tossing area, watching them toss dough high through the glass. My granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed this - it was entertaining. The menu was both extensive & attractive enough that my wife & I ordered a glass of wine in order to relax & peruse our alternatives. We'd set on one style, then change our minds again & again. Our waiter was awesomely friendly & patient as we struggled to make up our minds. We skipped the very attractive appetizers in order to focus on the pie. Our strategy focused on individual, 8" pies and finally decided on three: The 5 Cheese for my granddaughter; while the wife & I ordered, then split, the White Pizza & a Margherita Pizza - one with hand-tossed & the other thin crust. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that these were fantastic pies! We were really shocked, not anticipating this kind of high quality for a restaurant chain. What an exceptional experience that we never expected! I don't know how anyone could not find the menu appealing, even Vegans, with so many varied offerings, I can't impress on you enough how a "quick pizza" turned into a special dinner for us all. I hope you'll try it. read more

I eat at Pappo's fairly often. The service is generally prompt and friendly. I like their pizza very well. The only topping I have not liked was the eggplant. They have a large assortment of toppings, so you can get almost anything you might want. The specialty pizzas are tasty combinations. I like the thin crust which is always crispy. The lunch special consists of a small salad and a small pizza, a calzone, or a sandwich. There are several different salads to choose from. There is seating inside or outside. They have a full bar with several brands of beer. read more

On Sunday Nov 13 around 7:15 pm we stood at the door waiting to be seated as the sign directed. At least 6 different workers looked at us and kept going. No one said a word. In the meantime at least 4 other people waited behind us. I would understand if they were short staffed but all the staff there just looked at us. After waiting with no acknowledgement that someone would eventually seat us, we decided to leave. This is the second time this has happened at this location. Downtown store is wonderful. read more

Great local spot and service was very nice. The breadsticks are light and sooooo good. Margherita pizza was yummy! read more

PaPPo's Pizzeria South - a pizza on a plate - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Poppo's is our go to pizza place for the grand kids they can make their pizza how they like it without breaking the bank and we love their pizza when we don't have the grandkids with us just a great place to eat just don't be in a hurry, takes time to make good pizza. read more

Pizza and service was good! Pizza was a little doughy but had good flavor. We ordered cookies as well but were a little disappointed as they came out well done. Decent pizza place in town if you are wanting to sit down! read more

PaPPo's Pizzeria South - Kitchen sink - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Awesome pizzeria/pub. Crust exactly as I like it, thin and crunchy, wonderful distribution of sauce and toppings. Our server was kind, courteous, and very helpful. Loved the toasted Raviolis, and the marinara was perfect. Nice atmosphere and staff, highly recommended! read more

We enjoyed this place. Pizza was very good and side salad was even better. Cook made it fresh for us ! Tons of craft beers and multiple TVs to watch games. We ordered a large , thin crust and it didn't make it home. Too good to not eat there. Server was nice but looked tired. Needs some help running plates. I'll go back. $2 buds on cardinal game night. Cool. read more

PaPPo's Pizzeria South - Nice area. Tvs. Craft beer. - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I've reviewed Pappo's before, and while I don't find it necessary to change the number of stars, I do think it's prudent for me to give some constructive criticism based on what is sitting before me at this very moment. Key positives: fresh ingredients, the right amount of menu variety, and friendly staff. What's really keeping them from reaching their full potential is *drumroll* CONSISTENCY, or- more importantly- lack thereof. The first time I ate at Pappo's, I was not impressed. The calzone was clunky, under seasoned, more bread than anything. I gave them another shot because I love calzones and had no idea where else in town to get one. I was very pleasantly surprised to see a marked improvement- the calzone had been brushed with oil and seasoned on the outside and the dough wasn't taking over the ingredients as much. A big step up- it didn't pack as much flavor as I hoped and was still a bit thick and bready, but obviously they were trying and getting better. So 3rd time around, my previous review, when I sat at the bar and was blown away by how beautifully made the calzone was- it looked like a professional put it together; I was so excited to eat it! Still looking for a bit more flavor, but as far as I was concerned, this was my go to place for calzones. Really if they'd rethink their marinara- it hits you right away with a decent sweetness, not over the top, but finishes with a bland metallic taste, not that robust tomato-y goodness you want, more like a depressing tinned tomato that's been dressed up but isn't capable of carrying the seasoning it's been given. It is a SHAME for the chef to work hard making good food only to dump tinned tomato all over it and bring the entire creation DOWN. This place should have a marinara to be proud of, one they could sell by the bottle or make a signature Bloody Mary with for the bar. Back to consistency- the fourth time I ordered, excellent calzone and subpar eggplant- really depressing because in my opinion, the eggplant is the queen of the "vegetables" and should never be mistreated. Personal preference: peel the eggplant. The skin is bitter and tough- cooking doesn't change that. By the time the skin is edible, the fruit is mush. But some people don't mind eggplant skin so, barring that- the eggplant was very bland, such a shame, and more importantly to my wallet, overpriced. $8.75 for five eggplant medallions might fly if it was incredible eggplant, but even then I see this as a $4.99 app, and while I think the prices are fair for the majority of the menu, half the appetizers are just too expensive. I don't know if they're priced like that to make up for the happy hour discount, but it's just too high on half of them for what you're getting. Concerning what inspired this second review, the eggplant I had today and the calzone still sitting in front of me. The crumb on the eggplant was very dark, not burnt, but as if the oil it was cooked in had not been changed. Maybe it was a busy day for eggplant, but it doesn't matter how busy you are; crowded over-used oil does not make food taste pleasant, and good food is worth waiting for. It was also- again- under seasoned. I am 100% on board with Italian herbs and spices and if they want to use dried herbs from a shaker over fresh, fine- but if you're going to do that, please don't forget to season the egg bath or the breadcrumbs with the basics. Salt, pepper, even crushed red pepper (looking at you, marinara,) or Parmesan, because oregano is nice but it can only do so much. The calzone- pale, soggy, depressing. It needed about 4 more minutes in the oven and again the metallic marinara bringing down the whole dish. It was so soggy, I couldn't even pick it up; I needed a fork for the middle. If some of the ingredients need to sweat or be strained before being tossed in, doing that would help the sogginess, but you can't pull something out of the oven before it's ready and expect it to be good. Point is- I've never been able to duplicate my experience at Pappo's. The calzone went from the size of my thigh to the size of my forearm (which I like,) food has gone from overdone to perfect to undercooked- people go back to a place because they enjoyed themselves and want that good experience again. It's hard to do that when you don't know what you're going to get from one visit to the next. Overall, I think my experiments at Pappo's have reached their end unless I hear about some positive change, which honestly I hope for, else I would've been witty as usual instead of long-winded. read more

PaPPo's Pizzeria South - Spinach, salami, mushroom calzone with pesto- super gorgeous; I'm definitely eating with my eyes first - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Great pizza carry out or dine in. We always hit this pizza place up when in town. The staff was friendly and pizza was great.

Both my husband and I enjoyed the pizza and beer selection. It was clean inside and the service was great. The best part was the brown butter chocolate chip cookies. So glad we brought some home! read more

Very good pizza and salad. Get the house salad, as it's huge with lots of cheese too! But the last time the pizza was soggy and they were busy. So didn't want to wait for another pizza. It was good, but had to eat with a fork. As You couldn't pick it up by the slice. There really good about fixing any problems, if your willing to wait? Again for your food, and it can be awhile if there busy. Been several times and this is the first time of any problems. Just think that were busy a rushed the cooking time on this one. read more

Perfect size personal size pizza. Great selection of beers on tap. Awesome service with both our server and bartender. 2 thumbs up!!

PaPPo's may have the greatest pizza I don't know. We stopped in today to try something different. We ordered a calzone and a little Italy cold cut sandwich. The calzone was mediocre at best and my sandwich was horrible. All bread, hardly no meat the menu specified with creamy Italian dressing which was none existent. Not worth the $12.49 for it or the total $32 tab it was with drinks. read more

usually ok pizza today the dough was old or made without yeast was uncooked in middle pizza hit the trash can.

We've ordered delivery twice and their pizza does not disappoint! The crust is delicious and toppings are super fresh and flavorful. It's definitely our new favorite spot in Springfield. Try the Margherita, it's perfect! read more

Very good Italian sausage pizza. Staff were polite enough but I waited for someone to pick up my online order. They let me know it was ready at 11:17 and I was there at 11:30. There wasn't a designated spot for bringing out to the car.We'll order again though. read more

I waited for the pizza only to find it was cold Pappos Southand the thin crust limp. Not going there again.

It took an hour and 20 minutes to get our food. Server was great. Chat with manager fell on deaf ears. Incredibly frustrating experience.

I ordered delivery. I started with a Cesar salad. The dressing made it worth it. If it wasn't for the dressing, I would say to just buy a some at the grocery store. Way too many croutons for my preference. I had the toasted ravioli which were great. I also had a calzone with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and green peppers. It was wonderful. I ordered an extra marinara, but it wasn't needed. The sides of sauce they give you is completely adequate, not the tiny cups I was expecting. While this was my first time ordering from here, it won't be my last! read more

I am writing this unfortunate review not due to the food, but the service. When I paid for my food for carry out, the guy who was helping me was going to get a tip because I know it's been tough on servers recently. Except when he handed me my change, he didn't give me my complete change. He put down the plastic tray with my bills but switched the coins to his other hand and quickly walked away pocketing my money. I know it's a small amount but theft is theft. I would avoid this location based on this principle. read more

Ordered online on NYE. Order pickup at 7:17. I arrived at 7:20 and at 7:40 was told my order was being placed in the oven and would be 20 minutes. 43 minutes after my order pickup time. This defeats the purpose of ordering ahead. I was told due to a large party the kitchen was behind. There is staff standing around everywhere and 60 percent of the seats in this business are empty. I will not order from this establishment again. read more

PaPPo's Pizzeria South - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Needs more sauce! Ordered two Pizza's both needed more sauce. The flavor was good, we thought it would have been great. It was just too dry pizza for the price. read more

We tried the bread sticks, the white Pizza and the Kitchen sink. They were all very good. The hand tossed crust was excellent. The service was great- our waitress was helpful and attentive. We'll definitely try it again. read more

The food was pretty good, but was also bland. The service was really good and I enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. We had a toddler and they bring out pizza dough for the kids to play with which is the best part because it keeps them occupied if they decide not to eat and while they are waiting for the food. There is a bit of a wait for the food because it is fresh. It is worth it to wait. The only negatives I have are that the food is under seasoned and the kids menu does not have chicken fingers as our toddler only eats those. read more

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Last night I ordered on their website for delivery. There was a statement essentially saying to avoid ordering during peak hours or it may affect delivery times. There was an option for pickup or delivery. I chose delivery. Filled out my order after adding my address and submitted and paid. The confirmation said my order would be ready in about 15-30 mins and had instructions for pickup even tho I chose delivery. I called to confirm it was for delivery and was immediately put on hold for about 5 minutes. They take me off hold and ask for my name to find my order and immediately say they don't see my order for delivery and they only do delivery through Doordash. If that is the case, then please do not put misinformation on the website making it appear that there are employees who are separate from doordash that would deliver. None of that was made clear. She asked if I wanted to cancel my order, I said no. Went to go pick it up and got there 15 minutes after it was done and the food was lukewarm because I was not informed ahead of time I would have to drive to pick it up, instead of it being delivered. The food itself is a different style of pizza that I like. Wasn't that fresh and didn't have a lot of flavor. They've lost my business, that's for sure. read more

Seriously good food and great service! We had the prosciutto on thin crust. The thin pizza crust has good flavor and great crunch. The toppings were good quality and plentiful. We each had a "small" salad but they were honestly big salads. My spinach salad was a bit over dressed (but hubby does t think a salad can be done overdressed). Server was attentive and friendly. Hostess even asked if we minded the door being propped open for fresh air. Very impressed with entire experience!!! read more

Decided on pizza later on a Saturday evening while attending family weekend at MSU. Headed for Pie Five when we saw a Pappo's and decided it was a chance to try a local place rather than a chain. What a great decision. We ordered a couple of the thin crust pies (cheese and Sicilian). Thin crusts held up well and still had a firm crisp cracker snap! The cheese is good but the Sicilian was great. Plenty of ingredients and cheese. Patrons can see into the kitchen. On our next visit we will be back to try more of the menu. The sandwiches and salads looked fantastic coming out of the kitchen. Service was friendly and efficient! This place was much busier than the Pie Five and with good reason! read more

Best place for pizza and salads. Large enough to have a meeting , reunion, and family gathering. Kaitlyn is the bomb! He staff is great too. I eat there once a week....No Lie! read more

Excellent service, very busy and have a full staff on. Edges of tables are sticky, but other tables were the same way. Plenty of Tvs. Food was fantastic. I had the individual hand-tossed pepperoni pizza, and John had the meatball marinara. Hot, ample quantity and delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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We ordered dinner last night through door dash. We ordered the meatball marinara pasta and received the meatball sub instead. Unhappy hubby for sure! The breadsticks were hard and crunchy, almost burned. Inedible. My Alfredo pasta did not have contain any spinach as described, and there was very little sauce. It was bland and tasteless. The DoorDash driver also made several pitstops, or so it seemed, but that isn't the restaurant's fault. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was just really bad. I would have given one star, but I know restaurants are struggling with Covid so I added an extra. read more

Slow service, wasn't told about any lunch specials. Pizza was wrong when it came out, someone else's. After asking about lunch specials and getting a side salad, it wasn't corrected on the bill. Overall, wasn't the best service, but they were nice and prompt when asked for something. Maybe would be back, but isn't high on the list anymore. read more

Decent. The calzone was good. The pizza is good too. They do have a tendency to overcook and burn the crust. Good customer service. I do think their food was higher quality and tasted better when they were smaller and just starting out with the downtown location. The bathroom was a mess and needed some attention. I would say overall it is closer to 3.5 stars. read more

We were looking for a different kind of place to eat and this is where we landed. Service was excellent. Cheesy bread and pizza were delicious. Neat to have "play dough" for the kids. Would definitely come back for some of their other pizza varieties. read more

I love both locations! The food, drinks and service is always great! The kitchen sink is my favorite pizza but any/all are delicious and their eggplant parmesan is also very tasty! I love their salads...large portions, fresh ingredients and yummy! read more

Pappo's staff was exceptionally accommodating to our family. My wife and I had originally planned to throw our son's first birthday in the park, and due to inclement weather had to change plans last minute. I called Friday afternoon to schedule a 20 person party for Sunday. Not only did it not cost anything to book the tables, but they had the entire area set up ready to go when we arrived. It was a phenomenal experience, the staff was courteous and kind, and the food was impeccable as usual. Thank you Pappo's!!!! read more

Although we are a huge fan of the PaPPo's in Osage Beach we love the food in general and don't ever pass up an opportunity to eat at any of the branches. The PaPPo's at this location is almost like a warehouse feel...huge ceilings, spacious with plenty of seating room & space. You can choose to sit in the bar area which isn't just at the bar but actually has booths & tables. The fun part of this location is being able to see your food being cooked. They have huge glass windows that look into the kitchen show casing the cooks. They also bring out fresh dough for your kiddos to play with while they wait for their food! read more

This is all-around your average pizza shop. Fun atmosphere and the service was good. The food is where they lost me. I would recommend NOT getting the breadsticks. Pretty bland and not worth it. The pizza was not bad, but not something to call home about. It may be one step about Digorno. If you're looking to hangout in a fun place and eat some pizza, then PaPPo's is for you! I wouldn't come here if you're looking for a culinary delight. read more