Food was good, but disappointed that it's no longer a full running restaurant. Sad that no one wants to work anymore.

Unique variety of speciality pizzas. Friendly staff. Locally owned and operated which is just something I love to support. Very very busy at dinner time though which might be annoying to some people. read more

Haven't been in 10 years and I was NOT disappointed!! We ordered 2 pizzas, and some pasta and we were all very happy with our meals!! Also our server, Shelley aka Kelcie, was amazing! She was super fun and joined right in with our table's fun. Can't wait to go back! read more

We ate at the one in Orono. We get it. This place has deep roots in this community. That being said here we go. Their red wine is a rose. Think Gallo. I ordered the Calzone. This is not a Calzone. It is a pizza folded over. There was no ricotta! The ingredients were fresh. The sauce was good but not great. Velvet had the vegie pizza. The dough is rolled out on a tortilla machine so not hand tossed. The oven is a conveyor belt type like Pizza Hut. Disappointed read more

Pat's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Orono, Maine

Great pizza and very friendly staff...would highly recommend. Added bonus they have GF options.

I'm sorry to be a jerk on this one. I come from the pizza belt. We've heard over and over this is the best pizza, OMG its so good!, etc etc. It's just ... not. It's thin and the cheese is sparse. The sauce is missing like...salt? I think salt was the thing we noted. I get that it's a thing here, and if you're a hungry college kid, it's probably great, but if you're a pizza connoisseur, this is probably not a stop you need to make. read more

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Whether you're visiting Orono for the first time or the last time, you have to try Pat's Pizza at least once! Pat's is a New England institution, and the Orono location on Mill St. is its original. Pat's Pizza boasts a secret ingredient and ~80 years of traditional pizza-making into a family business. Try a slice of "Big Pat's" for a burger-like taste, or the Margherita pizza just to say you tasted an icon in itself! The quality of the pizza, however, rivals other local pizza joints. The shop prefers not to let their dough rise, resulting in a thin, crunchy pizza crust, but I'm a thick crust kinda gal myself. Pat's isn't the cleanest establishment, but the staff works hard to make an fun, family-friendly experience for the customer. Old fashioned everything - from the turnstile jukebox catalogues in the booths to the bottled grape soda - Pat's is a relic worth seeing for yourself. read more

We came here on a family trip because my husband ate here growing up. The pizza is not fancy or gourmet, but solidly good. The breadsticks were also good and I'm usually not that into breadsticks. This place has been open for a very long time and and seems like a local institution. read more

I'd heard about Pats Pizza and was super excited to try it. Yuck! Not a fan. The restaurant is smelly and feels dirty and greasy.Everything about the pizza was terrible! The sauce had no flavor, the crust was tasteless too and the cheese was nondescript. They do not have a clue how to make Italian food. Don't believe this place would survive outside of Maine. Skip it!! read more

My husband is originally from Maine, we met in California and still live there. I have only been out to Maine to visit family a few times but my husband always has Pat's pizza at the top of his to-do list. I love the pizza crust, thin and crispy. The toppings are fresh but I'm my opinion the sauce is what makes Pat's pizza sooo good! The establishment was busy on our last visit but it didn't comprise service. Our server was friendly and quick. Pizza was on our table way sooner than expected. Looking forward to our next visit already. Also I want to add that we met Pat jr. He had an apron on and was hard at work but took the time to say hello! Very impressed! read more

Orono Pats pizza is the BEST pizza around! Famous for its taco pizza it's a must try!!

Best pizza in the state! But SADLY they have hired some of the rudest unprofessional staff u have ever seen. Thier newest cash out person rudely throws money into peoples hands and should be fired immediately. 30 year customer the original pat would be rolling in his grave if he saw the people you have been hiring. Shame on you. read more

I grew up in the Bangor area but have lived it big cosmopolitan cities most of my life. It's fair to say I'm a foodie. Pats-- the Orono Pats --makes the best pizza I've ever eaten. The crust is thin, its cooked until the bottom is perfectly crispy, the sauce is tasty and the toppings are high quality. If you have been to one of the many other locations but not the original Pat's in Orono, you should withhold judgement until you eat at the original Pat's in Orono. I personally find that the other Pats locations fall short due to soggier crust bottoms, because, I think, their ovens are different. I'm not certain but I suspect the other locations can't achieve the bottom crispness without scorching the top. Another tip: I find that the smaller 9" size at Pat's tends to get a more ideal "bottom crisp" than the 14" size. There is nothing like a 9" orono Pat's pizza. It's the only must-have food for me when I return home to Maine, other than a lobster roll. read more

We arrived to eat in during the evening rush and chose a table directly across the work station where the pizzas are assembled. With a line of people backed up to the door for take out and not an empty table in the place there was a 45 minute wait to receive our order, so we happily passed the time watching the crew work together and are more appreciative of the hard work that goes in to every pizza and meal that is served at Pat's Pizza. A man taking telephone orders Two men making the dough and placing the dough in well-seasoned pizza pans One person ladling that delicious sauce on the pizza dough One person adding cheese One person adding toppings and placing in the oven One person removing the piping hot pizzas from the oven, placing them on plates or in boxes before slicing them The person running the cash register And the owner of Pat's Pizza working in the line as well. The waitresses are friendly and among the best I've come across. We tend to get take-out, but my husband and I were both happy to have eaten in the restaurant tonight. Pat's Pizza in Orono (the original) has been around for longer than I can recall, and their food has never disappointed. read more

Exceptionally friendly and helpful service today! We called ahead for a large group and we had a table ready when we arrived. Food for 13 came out quickly and hit the spot after an hour of jumping at the Orono trampoline park. read more

Pat's pizza, mushroom and cheese is tasty the crust has a nice crunch . Sauce is light but tasty a great place for a simple weeknight slice. read more

Had a small hot sausage and cheese with a Pat's Root Beer. Really hit the spot. It was my first time there and everyone was so friendly in typical Mainer style. Check it out for sure if you're in Orono. read more

Pat's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Orono, Maine

Passing through on business and found this place nearby. Great personal size calzone for a hungry person. Easy and quick pickup. I chose one meat on a two meat oder and got double- perfect. Thanks for dinner. read more

For a Mainer, reviewing Pat's Pizza is like auditing your mother. There's no way you're going to be objective. Fact is, I grew up on this stuff, and my memories of hanging out here with my friends before hockey games or when extended family came to town are irreplaceable. The sights and sounds and smells (and tastes) of Pat's are part of my DNA, and no doubt clog the cockles of my heart to this day. ...but about those smells. I can see why outtah statahs have such a hard time with this place: if it feels like you're eating in a diner that hasn't been cleaned in 50 years, it's because you're eating in a diner that hasn't been cleaned in 50 years (or, perhaps, in the basement of a diner that hasn't been cleaned in 50 years). This is charming to the locals of course, and perhaps there's some social commentary about the community's resistance to change embedded in that stubborn frozen-in-time decor. Fortunately, the prices are also out of date, and you can get a great meal here on the cheap. And the pizza is truly unique and delicious--theories abound, but I think it has something to do with the crust. I hate to add to the all too common 'if you're not from here you just don't understand' ideology, but admittedly a lot of this place's charm has to do with its place in the local community. But if you're in Orono, you really do have to try it. And when you're there, be friendly, laid back, and sincere, and you'll fit right in.* * Offer does not apply to Yankees fans. read more

Pizza has got to be one of the most subjective food items in the world. Thin crust, thick crust, deep dish, exotic toppings, plain toppings. I know people who absolutely hate pizza that I really like. And probably vice-versa. But Pat's has booze, table service, and is a way more pleasant place to eat than most of the zillion identical pizza and sub joiints all over New England. I thought the pizza was quite acceptable too, but as I said above, take it with a grain of salt. read more

Amazing pizza that has a special taste and deep meaning. I've been eating this pizza since I was a wee little one and can't get enough of it. I always manage to stop by when I'm up home in the Orono area. This pizza place single-handedly carried me through college. The pizza from Pat's punctuated the rocking nights spent on campus and carried me through the rough college mornings. The college-town favorite reminds us that even at room temperature a day later, this pizza means business and it is damn good. read more

BEST PIZZA and BEST Hangout spot in the WORLD! Without Pat's I wouldn't have been born. My parents met there and I grew up on the pizza. Living away from Maine I crave it and always make sure it's the 1st place I go when I'm home on visits. Thanks Pat's! read more

Get: Pepperoni & Jalapeno 10" Pizza Pat's Root Beer Wet Naps I was convinced my opinion of Pat's was tilted with nostolgic pining. My father lived in Orono whereas I was born and have lived almost exclusively in Washington state. Periodic trips back east were never complete without a stop at Pat's in Orono. Like an internal alarm clock, there comes a time each year where I find my mind drifting toward that memory of mouth-watering pizza sealed between two brown paper plates, parchment paper, and a few metal staples (get off my case, we got take out). And finally this last summer, I was able to field the opinion of someone not entirely assimilated by the Borg that is Pat's and it's fleet of nostalgia. My wife got the full treatment. We even ate in. At a wooden booth complete with all of the neglect and petrified memories that one counts on whence eating in at Pat's of Orono. And, by God - she loved it. Even she was surprised. I had followed through on a promise! It was delicious and evoked cravings unlike she'd ever experienced. Further, she was not spurred by the crumbling decor - she found it endearing and evocative of reverence - AS IT SHOULD. A trip to Orono . . . strike that . . . a trip to MAINE is not complete without a pizza from Pat's of Orono. Appreciate it for what it is - a postage stamp of a time lapsed . . . coupled with some darn good pizza. Positives: It heals all that is bad in the world Negatives: How dare you speak ill of this national treasure?! read more

This is a Maine classic and the Orono location is as good as it gets. Pats Pizza is an awesome thin crust pizza served in a classic college dive location. The service is friendly, fast and efficient. Do not visit UMO without making a trip to Pat's! read more

You're ordering a pepperoni pizza (dine in ONLY) and a can of Moxie. Nothing else. Enjoy what this storied landmark establishment has to offer. You're welcome. read more

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Love this place , it must stop for anyone who enjoys great pizza pie. The establishment has been around since my mom was a little girl. I was introduced to PATS by my Aunt and Uncle and now take my kids there when ever where in town. Love there meat lovers Pizza , and my kids say there cheese pizza is the cheesiest and great tasting . Always take one for the road . The main room looks like you stepped back time right . Traditional diner bar stools and booths. Yup ready for road trip just for some PATs pizza read more

I love the pizza at this place! It is worth the 45 minute drive to have a Combo special and pitcher of beer

Very poor service. I don't remember the last time I had such a terrible "waitress." She was far more interested in being behind the bar with the bartender. That bartender must be the funniest man this side of the Mississippi. She cackled so loud and obnoxiously that dining customers frequently stopped to look at her. It was over 30 minutes from the time she brought our drinks to the time she took our food order. She wasn't busy. She was behind the bar talking and cackling. She only came over because we were staring at her. She walked up and said, "You look hungry." I wanted to say, "Maybe that is why we are in a restaurant." But I didn't. She never checked on tables for refills or satisfaction. At one point, a customer from another table stood up and walked toward the bar waving at the "waitress." The bartender actually waved back. They waved back and forth a couple times before the bartender realized the customer wanted the "waitress." The customer wanted refills on their drinks. If you go downstairs and see a young black haired waitress, just leave. It will be a long time before I go back. Hopefully, by then, she has realized she isn't good at customer service and left. read more

Our favorite pizza! We get it often. Each person in my family has their fav topping combination and one small pizza per person is perfect!

Driving through the area hungry for some pizza and Pat's didn't disappoint. Very generous with toppings and quite reasonable with prices.

Love this place! Their pizza is awesome and the quality and quantity versus the price is perfect.

I love going to Pat's I've gone to Windham Ellsworth but Orono is my favorite and Hampden my favorite pizza is kielbasa pineapple and that's the only place you get it or they're taco friend of mine's nephew try kielbasa off my pizza and now I liked it it's not a pretty places relaxing atmosphere is the best place read more

The best pizza I've had in all of New England is at the Pats in Orono. Unfortunately the best pizza I've had is in New York City. But this pizza is great. I don't know why but I prefer the smalls over the larges. The breadsticks are also tremendous. Whenever I go, I have to get a breadstick with my pizza. My one complaint however is that the only place Pats delivers is to campus. I once lived in a place less than a mile from Pats and called to ask for delivery and was rejected. It was very disappointing. Especially since I was intoxicated or else I would have gone. But overall the place is great. And the downstairs is a great place to catch a game. read more

I often would go to the Pats in Windham Maine while I was there for work. I really enjoyed it. I was happy to see there was another one in Orno close to where I am currently staying for work. I ordered a salad with buffalo chicken tenders on it which I really loved at their other location. The salad today came with disgusting frozen cubed grilled chicken. Which I didn't see until I got home. For a $10 salad it is very disappointing. Also the calzone size for the price is a huge letdown. Upon picking up my order the staff was very rude and told me that they didn't have my order only to end up finding it. I regret ordering from this place. For the "original" location I am very disappointed. Do not recommend. read more

Ate a cheeseburger and a veggieburger and french fries last week in Pat's Pizza after going to a local bar and it was really tasty. Waiter was very helpful and welcoming even though it was almost time to close the restaurant. One of the best spots in Orono for sure. read more

Such a great spot to meet for good food. In my opinion Orono has all the atmosphere. Nothing fancy but out dated decor which make it a top spot. Never feel rushed to get in and out like other chain restaurants. Beer is cold and pizza is excellent. read more

Old school place, reminding me of a place we used to go up to where I grew up. Pizza looked better than it tasted, but the pizza did taste good, just looked like it would be a 5 star pie. Was good enough to eat leftovers for breakfast, so I'd go back. Was there on a Monday night and it seemed pretty busy, so if you can pull in a crowd on a Monday you're doing this right. read more

I ordered takeout during an overnight trip to UMaine for work. The food was clutch after a long drive! - I got a cheese pizza, tossed salad and hand-tossed fries - but nothing to write home about. read more

I've been eating pizza for 40 years now, around the country and internationally, and the original Pat's is by far the best! Super thin crust that's a little crispy on the edges. My regular: jalapeno pineapple and onion. Zesty olives are amazing too. They also have local beers and sodas and gluten free crusts if you need it. read more

As I am now Gluten Free, I am making this review on memory. I loved Pats pizza. It was the place in town that was always there for you when you were in need. I reminisce about going early in the morning and getting, I forget, but maybe $0.25 cups of coffee?!! And getting to hear all the old timers gathered and talking. We had many intimate meals in Pats, many shared foods between friends and lovers and coworkers. You can feel in the walls how many people over the years intertwined a few meals there with their construction of self. Thank you Pats pizza, carry on! read more