Oddly enough the pizza isn't the best thing on the menu... the mozzarella sticks are the best you'll have, the buffalo chicken salad is exceptional (and the blue cheese dressing is superb), grinders are good. If you're only getting pizza here you are missing out because there's a lot of excellent food choices here. read more

A traditional pizza joint heavy on the toppings - not exactly gourmet but you do feel that you got your moneys worth. Generally, we use different pizza places, but have been going there on and off for 35 or 40 years so it's hard to get away from saying it as an OK place read more

Frozen pizza dough that tasted like cardboard when cooked. I ordered a small cheese pizza: the cheese & sauce were passable. As it got cold, it became even less palatable. I won't be going back here. I think it's a pretty pedestrian food. read more

$13.95 for a chicken parm grinder with no chicken and for that matter no sauce or cheese either. Very disappointed. Won't be back. Too bad because they seem like nice folks. read more

Yummy ! We ordered a large cheese pizza with feta , bacon , and onions , and a size of fries with two root beers . It was about $30 The pizza was delicious, the sauce was so flavorful and the crust was perfect. Next time I will ask for it to be well done only because of the onions. It was our first time ordering from this location and we will be ordering frequently now lol , definitely our favorite pizza place In the area. read more

Pizza Pub Essex - a pizza in a box - Pizza Near Me - Centerbrook, Connecticut

Found my to go box in my food, styrofoam all over the chicken tenders. I go back to tell them.... The "boss" says to me this happens all the time..... I tell him i work in a restaurant... he then says oh well you guys must not use styrofoam. (ps we do... and that doesn't happen, never mind trying to use that as an excuse like wha-) Then tells me in the middle of their dinner shift they are changing out fryer oil and will be nearly 30 minutes to get it remade. (p p s fryer oil should not need to be changed out like that unless you leave it and dont change it every shift which is disgusting) I have worked in a restaurant for years. You don't miss a giant hole and crumpled styrofoam everywhere when putting together an order. Especially when you have barely three orders. Place was dead. Also as someone works in a restaurant i do not complain, never left a review in my life. Definitely wont be giving them business ever again. read more

Very cute little diner on the road. The eggplant Parmesan was super heavy. Portions are huge for the price. The service is warm.

Great food, great prices. Tend to do pickup rather than eat in but cute area to eat in as well. Hidden gem!

Sad, soggy, overcooked eggplant on top of way over cooked ziti. No bueno. Stick with the pizza.

Moving into a new town there are several things you wish for and I would have to say a "Go To Pizza" restaurant is near the top of the list. Enter Pizza Pub RIGHT DOWN THE STREET. In a time where hoity toity places trying to impersonate real pizza restaurants are running rampant charging people hundreds of dollars for thin dough, arugula and a splash of sauce, the Pizza Pub is a 7-days a week open until 10p oasis. Pizza Pub is not only a classic Greek Pizza restaurant with a menu to please everyone, but they are also SUPERHEROES. Moving here had no kitchen - Pizza Pub to the rescue; trades people doing work at the house - Pizza Pub to the rescue; surprised by 6 hungry teenagers - Pizza Pub to the rescue; 10 more people show up unexpectedly - Pizza Pub to the rescue; every placed closed at 9p - Pizza Pub to the rescue. Look - Pizza Pub's cheese pizza is hands down one of the best I have ever had period. Funny when I hear the occasional "Greek Pizza is good but greasy" here is a reminder: first, at the fancy pizza places when a pizza droops with, well "grease," it's called oil, olive oil, heart healthy oil - but at a real pizza place the same oil is called grease. Second IF it bothers you, blot with a paper napkin. Here is what I know every time I get a Pizza Pub small cheese pizza - it is served hot. Cheese is perfectly melted with that slight browning on top. Pull a piece out and YES you can pick the whole piece up, no droop. A perfect crunch from first bite to last. When I want a little something extra well, I add bacon and jalapeno peppers to my cheese pizza. And the ultimate test of great pizza - one no one likes to talk about - when you wake up in the morning and you head to the fridge for leftover pizza - I'm addicted to my morning slice of Pizza Pub pie! Big menu so you will just have to try what you want - here is what I or others have had and all has been good: Pizza, BLT Club, chicken and cheese quesadilla, French fries, Grinders - tuna, American mix, chicken parm, ham, Genoa, Italian Combo and steak & cheese. Wings are solid, salads are substantial especially with grilled chicken, melts are a trip, and calzones are cheesy goodness. Here is at least one hopeful result of this review: those of you who enjoy paying $35 for a "pizza" go ahead, take your friends out, pay the triple figure bill then when no one is looking order Pizza Pub's $8.50 cheese pizza and remember what pizza really is. read more

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Pretty terrible pizza and grinders, but the rest of the menu is decent. Prices are insane, especially for the area. The guys behind the counter are always nice, but I regret dining in, the place is filthy and never even close to full. Somehow still one of the better lunch places in Essex, if you're here for an event or train ride go to old saybrook for lunch. read more

I've only had the pleasure of getting taco pizza there and it's the best around . Some day we will dine in and try it . Always fresh ingredients and good service ! read more

I ordered a cheese pizza. The crust was cooked perfectly but the cheese was beyond burnt. It was the worst pizza I've had in the area.

The Pasta dinners here are unreal!!! I couldn't believe the size and the weight of my sausage/meatball penne dish! I picked it up and immediately had to put it down it was THAT heavy. Was pleasantly surprised to see how much meat was included especially since other places in the area are charging $1 per tiny frozen meatball. This meal was EXTREMELY well priced especially for the copious amount of food they gave you! The Caesar side salad and garlic bread were an awesome treat too! My dad got a double cheeseburger sandwich and raved about it. Pizza Pub is my #1 for Italian takeout right now, everything on their menu has impressed! read more

Been here a couple times for subs. Last time will be my last. We ordered 5 subs to go. Got home and was looking forward to my chicken cutlet sub, guess 3 of us had to split their last one. I know the place isn't fancy but for real, they could and should have told us they were out instead of selling me the worst grinder ever. Literally had 3 strips of "chicken" that was almost purely breeding and it was obviously reheated several times before I got it. Don't expect this place to remain open if this is what they are selling. Pictures available on request! read more

Pizza Pub Essex - The "chicken cutlet grinder". Hope you like bread and tomato because there sure wasn't a lot of chicken... - Pizza Near Me - Centerbrook, Connecticut

Worst customer service in CT. I got an Italian sub. On the phone the guy asked if I wanted veggies on it... I said yes all veggies except tomatoes. Upon pick up the sub cost almost double what it was advertised. They charged me 75 cents per veggie past lettuce and tomato. I was confused and pointed to the menu showing the guy at the counter there are no prices for veggies on subs.. he replied..." well it's common sense more veggies is more money..." if that's the case post the damn price of the veggies bone head! I gave him an ear full and left. Complete scum bag. Me and my family haven't been back since. read more

Food is always delicious whether we dine in or take out. Pizza is delicious, great size subs, quesadillas are big and nicely executed. They do a great job! read more

My first grinder in a few decades, but I'll be back for more. Some chopped pepperonicini on the Italian would have taken it to 5 stars. read more

Pizza Pub Essex - Italian Grinder - Pizza Near Me - Centerbrook, Connecticut

Dynamite calzones! Rich, flavorful sauce and attentive service. Open until 10 pm! I highly recommend!! Yummo!!! read more

Pizza Pub Essex - Calzone & rich sauce - Pizza Near Me - Centerbrook, Connecticut

Soggy Grinder. I had a simple request: I called ahead to order a grinder, I was catching a flight home to Florida. I explained to the gentleman over the phone that I would bring my own ziplock bags and that I wanted to keep the lettuce, tomato & olive oil separate in the ziplock bags so that 4 hours later, when I arrived in Florida, that the grinder would not be soggy. He told me to just come and explain when I got there since it would only take a few minutes to prepare. Hmmm. Ok. I arrive with my own ziplock bags, as to make the simple request easy on us all. Both guys told me, it will be fine, they put the olive oil in a separate container but assured me the lettuce and tomato would NOT make the grinder soggy. I explained that I have been doing this for years. (We don't have grinders in Florida and I was bringing this back to my sister.) Again, they insisted it would be fine. Sure enough, my sister received a very soggy grinder. I mean, geez, guys!! Is it too much to just oblige the customer who makes a simple request and even brings their own bags to make sure? It's a simple customer service skill that other Grinder shops have graciously done for me in the 20 years I have been doing this! And, they used their own supplies to ensure that the product was still in good shape when I arrived. I felt totally disregarded and the 2 'gentlemen' made it clear that they could care less. Food is here is mediocre at best. read more

Thought we would try another Pizza Place. Ordered then went to pick up since Centerbrook Pizza was closed. Yet again, failure. Not going again. Pizza sauce was disgusting. Guess next time we have to get a Pizza, we will have to go to Old Saybrook. Nothing great in Deep River that's for sure, or this place. Terrible. I also waiting to pick up and pay and he took someone else first that had just walked in the door. Thanks! read more

Best pizza in the area, the grinders are top notice but its Greek Salad is the real home run.

A small chicken cutlet has 4 little tiny pieces of chicken on it and toasted isn't burnt. Seriously not worth your money. Pizza had no flavor either. Definitely will not waste my time , money or tastebuds on the worthless place again. Way better options around. Not even worth a star read more

Excellent Pizza and Grinders.I haven't tried anything else.The prices are cheaper than the other Pizza place and town and food is better.I don't know if it's the Owner making the Pizza or not,but that man needs a lot of help in Customer service!!!!He always seems miserable and is not a people person.He brings are dark cloud over the restaurant. read more

If you're looking to have a fantastic grinder or wrap, this is the place to go! A hidden gem and their prices are reasonable too!

The name "Pizza Pub" is very misleading. They make pizzas and you can buy beer out of a cooler. Thus the name. As for the pizza? Greasy, rubbery crust, and low end ingredients. I would take frozen pizza over this pizza 9 times out of 9. As for the pub? You can buy beer from a cooler. Maybe they have pitchers of beer, but I'm not sure. The place needs such detailing inside, we never eat there. It's not a pub. Head down to Main St in Essex if you are looking for a pub. The owners seem nice, but with 3 other pizza joints within a few mile radius, I think any "out of towners" would be better off exploring different options. Sorry for the poor review Pizza Pub. read more

Really gross place, we went to the steam train sunset cruise on 07/15 and wanted to get a quick bite. SO SORRY we stopped. Rude, rude, rude girl at the Counter- WOW Food was ok, but the service was the worst. read more

Don't let the outside fool you! Major remodeling of dining area with booths and plenty of seating for larger parties. Great spot for kids after a train ride! Menu has expanded quite a bit and the prices are reasonable. Of note, there is no table service so you will need to order at the counter but they will deliver to your table. Worth a stop if you haven't been here in awhile. Easy off ramp access from route 9. read more

Don't be fooled! Pizza Pub looks like a regular pizza dive from the outside...than you are seated in a nice area and are presented with a full menu of food choices! It has a full selection and worth the extra amount to add to your meal! The pizza was really good too! I wouldn't rank their pizza as the best I've ever had...but sure hit the spot after a long day on the road! read more

Really good pizza with an excellent crust. Reasonably priced. Nice little restaurant with beer and wine menu. Counter service. Kid friendly. Would definitely come back or do take out. read more

Terrible food, one link of sausage on a loaf of bland bread for $12.00 because I added peppers and onions?! Nice people but steep prices and bad food. Much better options abound in tri-town. read more

The Pizza Pub has been a local favorite for over thirty years, and they never disappoint. You have never eaten a better steak and cheese grinder in your LIFE. Order it with extra cheese, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and black olives. You'll thank me, I promise! They've also got some delicious pizza - but have some paper towels at the ready because it's well-known to be extra greasy (and that's a good thing!). "Great for take out only"? I'm amazed that no-one has mentioned the decor at Pizza Pub. Sure, it's a small place and most people get their food to go, but it's actually a very unique place inside: The small dining area (only two tables) leads through a brick archway to the main dining area, where beefy wooden picnic tables sit atop a floor completely covered in rocks. Yes, the floor is made of rocks! I've personally never seen it done this way anywhere else, but it is very cool and adds a lot to the atmosphere. The walls are painted with outdoor scenes and there are several tall houseplants against the wall, all of which, put together, give a sort of out-of-doors feeling. I worked there for about a month, many years ago - when it came time to clean up at night, we'd just get a big garden hose and spray the whole room down - it's just wood, rocks, and plants, after all! Above you hangs a model train whose tracks extend across the entire perimeter of the room (an homage to the Essex Steam Train, a world-famous locomotive that crosses Main St. just down the road), and there's a classic 50's jukebox in the corner. Or maybe it's an 80's jukebox. Either way, it's got a lot of great tunes in it. They stock a nice assortment of drinks, including Jones brand sodas, and of course they have the normal, everyday fare. All in all, it's a great place and you can't go wrong with anything you order. It's going to be delicious! And if you choose to eat in, you can't go wrong checking out the very unique and cool dining room. It's never packed and you'll probably have the whole place to yourself, since 99% of people get it to go. Check it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

A great place to sit down, relax and decompress! Very good pizza and excellent grinders make this place a "go to place" when the time is that you just don't want to cook at home. Plus, Jack, (one of the owners) was extremely helpful to me when I absent-mindedly left my cell phone on my vehicle and drove off and he spent over an hour tracking my phone down after closing and it was raining in the dark and we located it on Route 9 in Old Saybrook using his phone so you talk about a business owner going the extra mile (literally and figuratively) to help a customer! read more

İv been a costomer for a long time now. They always have great food and even better service. Couple of years ago i found out that they changed ownership and i got nervious to be honest. İ went and tried one night and i saw that they had a new menu with much more to offer. İ tried their new pizza called the Mediterranean pizza and it was the best pizza ive had in essex/centerbrook. İ would reccomend trying their new menu and just have a beer while you wait for your food. The new owners are great people to talk to i didnt even miss the old owners at all. Recommended to everyone. read more

The guys working are always super nice and the pizza is most definitely the best pizza around. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else! They also have AMAZING club sandwiches. Would really suggest anything on the menu. read more

Pizza pub!! This is where my mom would take us as very little girls when we were on the road and needed some pizza without having to go all the way to Pizza Works. It did the trick for saucy/cheesy/greasy/affordable party-style sheet pizzas. I remember the interior to be like an old ticket station, all brick and spartan... very clean... dim lighting... oh maybe that's just my memory going fuzzy... I haven't been in here in at least 15 years. Glad to see they are still running!! read more

This place is amazing!! Me and my friends were in town and we got a couple of tips from the dunkin next door that this place was "okay" but when we had a large buffalo chicken pizza I ended up eating 4 slices! This is my goto place for anything from now on and they are open till 10 which is great for a pickup only place. read more

Stumbled upon this gem last night. Wow!! What a fabulous find. Pizza was amazing - seriously amazing! And staff was super friendly. Highly recommended!! read more

Was a long time loyal customer and the food was great and reliable. Now under new management and things have gone down hill. Unfortunately won't be going back after my rock hard grinder roll I received tonight. read more

This is the best pizza anywhere. For three years when I lived in the area, I went here everyday for lunch. Now that I live in California, I still make it a point to go back here everytime I'm in Connecticut. read more