The Italian sub is the best around. Their pizza never disappoints with the family. Call ahead and the wait is never too long.

This is our go to place and it is always very quick and delicious!!! The staff is always very friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

First time I've had Pizza Chef , have drive by it for years, my Son has eaten there before , he brought me a hot Italian sub , Holy Cow , delicious! read more

I ordered well done this is barely cooked do better not counting didn't even get sauce with my bread I will not be back read more

Pizza Chef - Pizza Near Me - Florence, Alabama

The best pizza in town and their hot Italian sub is amazing. The hot ham and cheese is delicious. Can't go wrong on their menu!!!!!!

A coworker ordered from there and I decided to give it a try. I got a small cheese pizza and it was wonderful. It was still hot from the oven, even after the (albeit short) ride. Crust was nice and crispy on the bottom, yet still perfectly chewy. They're generous with the cheese and I got a beautiful cheese pull from every slice. This was a perfect hot, fresh, cheesy pizza experience and I will definitely be returning soon! read more

Awesome Italian sub. Every time my wife and I get the same thing because it's so good. The place is busy with call in orders so call in to not be waiting. It doesn't have but one table so plan to carry out. read more

Always a great experience and done exactly how I order it!!! The guys are friendly and thorough!

Three words: hot Italian sub. That's all you need to know, even though their pizza is pretty good as well. In 25+ years I've never had a bad experience here. Even though I no longer live in Florence, Pizza Chef is a must-do whenever I'm in town. read more

I coworker of mine raved about Pizza Chef and we've talked for several months about ordering it. Finally, we had the chance...he calls, well they only deliver to Florence addresses. WTC, we're less than 5 miles away. Oh well, with our hearts set on it he decides to just go pick it up. His number one recommendation is the Hot Italian Sub so we get one of those to split and a Ciao Bella pizza. The Ciao Bella comes with tomatoes and a blend of herbs, mozzarella, and your choice of tomato based sauce or the olive oil based Italian dressing. We got the tomato based sauce. The tomatoes were fresh and perfectly sweet. The cheese wasn't super melty and the sauce not overwhelmingly present in the overall flavor profile but all in all it was a good pizza. Good pizza, but the Hot Italian sandwich wins hands down. Let's start with the delicious bread. It's somewhere between focaccia and a pillowy pizza crust. It holds up well to the sandwich components and isn't overshadowed by the other ingredients. The ham, pepperoni, salami-all good. Hot peppers-nice touch. But the real star of this sandwich in my opinion is the Italian dressing. They've got to be making this liquid gold in house because I've tasted no Italian dressing like it. It was a little tangy and full of herbs. The oil base of the dressing seeped into the bread creating a total Italian experience. MMmm mm mm. The reason it's on my Top 100 Dishes to Try list: Hot Italian Sub The BEST Italian style sub I've ever had. read more

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Great alternative to the same ole same ole pizza places and this place is locally owned and operated and doing it right day in and day out ! One of our favorites for pizza night & they offer a nice variety of sandwiches as well . Give em a try and you won't be disappointed. They offer some items you won't find elsewhere like the via- Bianca pizza and VERY affordable prices compared to chains. read more

While this place may look unsuspecting from the outside, the food they produce is truly magical. I was drawn in by the low prices my freshman year of college and was amazed at how good the pizza was when I tried it. The crust is perfectly crisp and you never feel shorted on toppings. If you have a chance I highly recommend trying it out. read more

Pizza Chef makes the best pizzas and sandwiches in the Shoals. I've eaten pizza all over the country and even make my own. This place is a textbook, family-owned, solid, small town pizza shop with nothing going on other than great pizza. There's no atmosphere to speak of with just 2 tables and a Pepsi clock, the staff keep to themselves and work hard, and it's in a strip mall. It's all about the pizza. No frills, no complaints. I love it and have ordered here a hundred times. They simply have a great handle on solid, flavorful dough, fresh toppings, and quality cheese and sauce. read more

I've overlooked This place more than a dozen times, but when I started hearing good things about it and decided that I need to go check it out. The pizza is good, but that's not the star here. The real star here is the hot Italian sandwich, oh my God it's probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! For the price it's unbelievably good and very cheap and filling! Do yourself a favor and go support a local business during this hard time and get one of those sandwiches you won't regret it! read more

Delicious and affordable! This is an overlooked and underrated little pizza shop hidden in a shopping center behind Jack's. I recommend the hot Italian sub! read more

I've been a patron of this place for years and have never been disappointed with what I've got. Best subs in town. Great food always. Fantastic and friendly staff. A+ read more

the food at pizza chef is great however the service is not so good i tried to call and place an order on saturday sept . 2nd after 11 am cdt and no one ansered the phone? can someone tell me why no one ansered the phone and when is the best time to call. i have my food delivered to me because i am in a nursing home. thanks don markovitz@dmarkovitz61@aol.com read more

My favorite is the, hot Italian sub. The antipasti salad is great too! Oh the pizza, fantastic!

Best subs in the Shoals. Pizza Chef is one of those cheap looking places in a rundown, sketchy strip mall that has been an eyesore for so long that people have become numb to its existence. But don't let this outer blemish impede you from stopping by. That would be most unwise. I am listening to the LOTR soundtrack as I write this, so I am feeling sentimental and a bit coaxing to get you to come here in an epic way. This review is solely based on the subs. I have had no experience with their pizza, though there is a rad motorbike, like something from Jurassic Park II - complete with a delivery crate mounted on the back like a dinosaur cage, parked outside. If I was ordering pizza I would definitely want that thing roaring up into my front yard with a pipping hot pizza. Back to the subs. I usually get their Italian subs, which is loaded with garden things and meats and oil and stuff. -salami, pepperoni, and ham -onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pesto, and olive oil The bread has the taste and texture of homemade rising bread. Very, very good. I have never seen this in a sub bun before. I'm not so certain they make the bread, I'm dubious, but nonetheless it is great bread. And poor bread can ruin a subs chances of repeat consumption. I will no doubt be repeating consumption of this sub. A small (6 in) is $4.50. I'm not sure of the large's price (though it's the one I get), but I would buy it 10 times out of 10 over a Quizno's or Subway boring sub. Check this place out. They need the business (there's never anyone there). And they deserve the business for being awesome. read more

The best hot Italian sub anywhere. We drove 150 miles just to eat lunch here. And will do it again. read more

Pizza Chef - The best hot Italian sub anywhere. - Pizza Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I have only had the Hot Italian sub but that's because it's sooooo good I don't ever stray!

One of the best places for lunch in town! I get the ham and cheese sub or pizza every time I visit.

I order the Hot Italian Sub every time! I always ask them to cook the onions since I'm not a fan of raw onions on a sandwich. There aren't many places that can make this style of sub well, but Pizza Chef NAILS it every time I order from them. read more

Not always fast and not always friendly, but always delicious! Plenty of menu items to choose from on a lunch break. Pizza, salads, and subs. I recommend calling ahead. My favorite is the roast beef sub just the way it comes with chips and a grapico read more

Love this place. The hot Italian and the turkey subs are my favorites! We order for work quite a bit.

The food here is fantastic. I ordered a couple of items to eat, and save some for later. The Ole Mexicana pizza is delicious. The flavors of the ingredients blend very well together. The Hot Italian Sub is the best sub I've ever had. The bread is made fresh in the restaurant every day. The Italian dressing is homemade, also, and you know it as soon as you take the first bite. Don't pass this place by. It's a hidden gem. read more

Pizza Chef - Ole Mexicana Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Subs are always awesome! Hot Italian, turkey, and pizza subs are always my favorites. If you call ahead, they always have it done pretty quickly. Every time I'm back in the area I have to stop here. read more

We order here on occasion at work for lunch. We always have several orders, and they are always correct. Not to mention the food is delicious. I'm never disappointed. Absolutely love it!! read more

I loved their Pizza bought 3-5 a week but will not deliver to non of their faith. I gave huge tips and thought we were friends with but would not drive 2 m miles to bring food. Offering a 20$ tip 2 miles. But saw them to just as far for their church people. Great pizza they broke my Pizza spirit. The kids are cool there Dad holds them back IMO. Its been months since I have had it, I filled the tip jar because half would not. SAD how being a good person you get screwed by a lazy ONE person,we had laughs talked fun but wow one sided people read more

Being only a couple blocks away I asked for a pizza to be dlivered and they said no.

Great, great, great!!! Best hot Italian sub ever! Toasted fantastic bread and wonderful ingredients with lovely dressing! The other reviews of this sandwich are right on. Pizzas are great..they make them so you can bake at home as well. Generous portions of veggies, meats on both pizzas and salads. Neat people who stay very busy at lunch time. Don't know why someone said no delivery but with minimum order they have always delivered. Great place! read more

The best pizza and subs in town. Hands down. Hand tossed pizzas (white & sauced) and they make the bread for the subs as well.

These guys serve up the best toasted subs in town. The pizza sub, hot Italian sub, turkey sub, all of which are excellent sandwiches at really great prices. I eat here as often as I can even though it's not very conveniently located to where I live and work. My coworkers love it as well and the salads and pizzas are good, too. Have eaten here for years and will continue to do so. read more

Hot Italian Sub. Hands down, the best. sandwich. ever! I've been ordering these for 15 years and they are always consistent in flavor. Tasteful. Delicious. So Good! And yes, you do need to call ahead; they are always busy. read more

The best toasted sub in the state. A large is generally 6.29 or so. Definitely worth the money. I recommend the Hot Italian or Turkey Sub, my 2 favorites. read more

Love this place. Great food for a great price. The Italian subs are awesome, and the salads are fantastic! There is only a booth or two, this is mostly a take out place. Pizza is okay, but the real stars are the salads and subs! read more