Jennifer was our waitress and she was top-notch. Our drinks were served immediately and our order was taken promptly. The restaurant was not very crowded for a Friday night due to the upcoming snow predictions for the weekend. The restaurant was conducive to conversation and not crazy loud with music. My salad was fresh and tasty. I loved the slivered almonds, cranberries, and butter lettuce. The lettuce is an upgrade compared to many other salads in Columbus. The house dressing had a slight vinegar taste but it was good. The Hawaiian pizza left a bit to be desired. It was most flavorful in the middle of the pizza. The outer pieces didn't have any cinnamon or ham on them. I have had better Hawaiian pizza at other restaurants. We will definitely come back because there are many sandwiches and dinner plates that sound good on the menu. read more

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I ordered a Hawaiian pizza which was very tasty! Crust was thin and crispy with lots of cheese and condiments! Our server was polite and efficient. The atmosphere is nice with beautiful wooden floors and lots of TV's. I'm looking forward to returning back soon! read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Hawaiian pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We grabbed takeout on a Wednesday around 12:30 PM: a large pizza with 3 toppings and a salad came to $36.95 before tip. The pizza was good, and the sugar crusts are still the standout detail -- they add just enough sweetness to the bite without feeling gimmicky. That said, outside of the crusts, nothing about the pizza really justifies the price. It leans more classic and nostalgic than exciting or crave-worthy. There's history here (Plank's Café & Pizzeria has been around since 1939!), and I get the charm, but for a quick takeout order, the value just wasn't there for me. read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Visited Pre-Portnoy (so you know this review is pure and untouched by pizza internet fame). Context: Family, friends, and the Texas-OSU game at noon. I decided to start my day at 8:30 AM... at the bar. Because nothing says "responsible football prep" like pizza and beer for breakfast. I skipped the eggs and went straight for a Sausage, Onion, and Cheese Pizza -- a proper base layer for the debauchery ahead. The crust is sweet, which I enjoy, but apparently that's controversial. Judging by the arguments I saw online, this crust has started more debates than some politicians. Service? Top-notch. The bartenders kept things moving like pros. Atmosphere? Wall-to-wall OSU energy. Exactly what you want on game day. And here's the kicker: Plank's might actually be my lucky charm. The last time I pulled this stunt was in 2017 before OSU beat Penn State. Fast forward to now -- same routine, and OSU beats Texas. Coincidence? I think not. It's not me... it's Plank's. read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Service was ok. The place was not busy at the time we went. The chicken wings were good. The pizza was odd. The dough is super sweet. I didn't expect it to be so sweet. It was like having pizza toppings on a cookie crust. The prices are high and the pizza was definitely not worth it. Will not be returning. read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Cheese pizza... added parm & hot pepper flakes to try to make it less sweet. It didn't help. - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you're looking for old school, this is it. The menu is expansive and blast from the past. You'll find standard sandwiches and homemade soups in addition to pizzas and fried foods. Think things your mom might've made for you anywhere between 1950 and 1980. Their crust is a sweet crust and it's thin cut Columbus style. Yes it does darken around the edges because of the sugar content. It's pretty tasty if you're in the mood for it. read more

I've rediscovered Planks after about a 10 year hiatus as a friend moved back to town and it's her favorite pizza. Time stands still in Planks--it's the same good ole OSU bar that it was a decade ago! The clientele is older as is the staff. It's very charming and the service can be spotty depending on how busy it is and what night of the week you go on but the food is worth it. They have a lot of blackboard daily specials as well as a soup of the day offering. The pizza is thin crust and party cut Columbus-style. It's a good experience and there's a huge lot so there's always plenty of parking. Definitely give it a try! read more

Staff is always friendly and service is usually quick. Lots of seating options available - lots of columbus/ohio decorations for a local feel. Foods good, cant go wrong with pizza and salad read more

I'm originally from Central Ohio and was back visiting for a class reunion. The night before I was flying back to Florida, one of my friends suggested we grab dinner. There is a big private parking lot, so we didn't have to drive around looking for parking. She said Planks had the best pizza. Of course whenever anyone tells me a place has "the best," I am skeptical. Well, Planks DOES have the best pizza ! We got a large pepperoni. The thin crust was wonderful and slightly sweet thanks to the corn meal. The sauce was also slightly sweet with no acidity. Service was attentive without being pesty. My ice tea was refilled as soon as the glass reached half full. We sat in a booth and were able to watch USA basketball in the Olympics on one of the many flat screens. It was not crowded and was not loud. I will definitely be returning here when I am back in Central Ohio. read more

The pizza is amazing! The service was good and the ambiance was inviting. The pizza has a sweeter tang to the crust and I thought it was amazing! I will definitely be returning. read more

Football with the Swiss. Amazing place and amazing service. Really like coming here and so do the Swiss food is great as well.

This place apparently is a German Village tradition since 1939. Sometimes traditions might need a little updating, no? Setting - I've always wondered about this place when I drive by -- no windows on the outside so you have no idea what to expect until you actually enter the place. Once inside it's a relatively expansive space that gives out an old-time Columbus tavern vibe at its best. I do love the historic decor and memorabilia. I liked the music selection too...they play some great music from the 60s-80s. Planks has an extensive bar area with a reasonable (and not pricey) selection of beer on tap or in cans -- although this is not a brewpub (nor does it want to be). We were seated at a back table where it was more quiet - much appreciated. Service was good...our server was an old-timer from GV who introduced himself as "Dr Phil"... such a nice gentleman -- he was kind, warm, outgoing and attentive. But unfortunately all these positives do not extend to the food we experienced. If you do decide to grab a beer or drink here then by all means go for it and enjoy...BUT if you feel like you want something to eat as well, then I would suggest you stick with the pizza. The pizza itself is unusual -- with their (in)famous sugar-added crust that tasted a little odd and was overcooked to a too-hard (not crisp) consistency. Some on Yelp say it's the sugar that causes the hard consistency issues. I don't know. I got the All the Way pizza which included pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onion, green peppers & banana peppers, most of which (x the pepperoni) seemed to have been processed into very small pieces and maybe sort of sprayed on (another reviewer suggests it might be a frozen mix...who knows.) In any event, after getting through several bites I began to adjust to the flavor and texture and ended up eating about 80% of it. Passable, but in all honesty I'm not likely to be back for another. My better half ordered fried mushrooms as an app, along with chicken fried steak with two sides (he chose green beans and mashed potatoes). I had a feeling it would not end well. He was super hungry so made an attempt to eat but he thought all of it was pretty hideous and made no bones about it. Everything seemed out of the freezer and over-fried (mushrooms), over-cooked (chicken fried steak), over-boiled (green beans) and god knows what else (the mashed potatoes had a reddish tinge color, not sure why.) Well...it's a rather large menu so maybe there are other items that come out better. In fact, I may venture back on my own (my partner refuses) because I'm wondering if Plank's breakfast (which seems to have some rave reviews on Yelp) might be a better experience, accompanied by a cold Yuengling on draft of course! read more

July 18 2024 Worst pizza experience, food experience in years. Went in starving left ordering elsewhere. Ordered Appetizers sweet potato fries soggy limp cold gooey dipping brown sugar cinnamon butter (sauce in description) however it was rubbery due to being cold, Garlic cheese bread barely cooked NO Garlic at all! and the sauce with for dipping taste like water! Said ow well hopefully pizza will be good NO NO NO I am a pizza connoisseur; this was not pizza I literally could not chew it was so rubbery, full of sugar, the crust was as if you baked then allowed to sit out for several days then put toppings and rebaked. This is nothing like when I was young Sorry planks i will never be back. read more

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Ok these guys have the sweetest crust for a pizza! They put sugar in their pizza which sets them apart and makes them unique. I didn't think I would like it so much, but it's not that bad!! There are two locations; this one on Parsons and the other on S. high St. I've only ever been to the one on S High St. we dined in and had a great time. The service and food were good. The interior is what you'd expect for a pizza place but it's in German Village so it has more of a neighborhood vibe to it. Haven't been inside to the one on parsons. But my fiancé went in last night to get a to-go order and by the sounds of it, it didn't sound like a great experience. He waited more than 30min for his pizza because the bartender gave his pizza to someone else. The three servers working there, he said, were annoyed at the bartender for his lack of attention. When I first moved in down here in GV I was told to only go to the planks on High St. I see why now. We don't go often enough nor do we get pizza often, but I will say this the pizza is good! read more

I know this is Yelp but it's a nope for me at planks I paid 20 bucks for a small all the way pizza well I guess they was almost out of veggie because ain't to many on my pizza paid for extra banana peppers well y'all can count the pieces and to top it off it's was sweet who the heck uses sugar in the dough noooooooo noooooo noooo I wanted to send tor back but I was hungry oh catch the burnt up thin crust how do you burn a thin crust The pep pizza was to sweet for my husband he didn't finish it read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - All The Way - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Two subs, ,french-fries 2 orders, 4 beers 3;30pm $63.45 WOW setting at the bar. It was all great but ......

I enjoy going to Planks on Parsons, very welcoming,great food,everyone works together.Today osu/michigan game was full it was so much fun!! Family owned throughout the years John runs this place and enjoys talking with people. Menu is awesome variety for everyone.​ read more

I'm not sure how I've never been to Planks, but I had not. I stopped in with a friend after another event in the area. On a Thursday night ~8 PM, it was pretty quiet and we got a seat at the bar. The bartender took our orders, handed us a menu, and asked if we wanted anything particular on the TV. Since it was a quiet evening, the bar staff were moving around and restocking their area and chatting with us and it was super laid back. I tried one of the small pizzas and it was pretty darn good. Plenty of cheese and veggies, cut Columbus style, and actually enough sauce (I love extra sauce on pizza). The sauce is on the sweet side. I haven't had a sweeter pizza sauce in a while, so loaded it up with crushed red peppers and gobbled it down. The only slightly odd bit is that I did not see an itemized receipt. My total seemed a bit high for the pizza and one drink, but it was good and I'll swing through again if I'm in the area. Cool fact - they deliver anywhere within 270, with a sliding delivery fee (between like $3 and $7 location dependent) and the delivery fee goes to the drivers! read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Small pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fun place to have a party. Bring your friends and have a blast. Prices are nice. Food is good. Great atmosphere. You'll have fun.

My friend used to live nearby and had told me that she loves their pizza. I was hanging at Two Dollar Radio so I thought why not stop by for a personal-sized pizza. I called in the order for a small pepperoni and they told me it would be 15 minutes. They have a parking lot at the back so I sat in my car a bit and waited. After the 15 minutes were up, I walked in and the hostess told me to go to the bar and let them know I was there for a carry out order. When I got to my car, I had to check out the goods. Thin crust and cupped pepperoni. Oh I was excited to get home and try it!! As other reviews say, the crust is unique. It's got a sweetness that is absolute perfection. And there's a good layer of cheese! Sometimes thin crust isn't generous with cheese. I ate about half of the pizza and was pretty full. Not bad for around $13 ish. It seems like an underrated pizza place. They could use more attention. Their pizza is amazing!! Can't wait to return and try something else off the menu. read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Small pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We ordered a large "all the way" pizza, wings, and a Italian sub. The pizza was a middle of the road pie, sweet sauce and crust that was nice for a change and a combination of toppings. The toppings were of low quality and you could taste it. Some tasted as if they were frozen diced peppers and onions thawed and slapped on the pizza into the oven, pepperoni are few and far between, you won't be impressed by planks pizza but you won't be entirely disappointed either. The sub, the sub had a nice sesame bread but the top bun was soggy and the lettuce was wilted badly and barely enough. It had pizza sauce on it which I wasn't expecting and overall is a hard pass for me. The wings The wings were just store bought frozen wing dings heated up. If you like a processed commercial breaded wing packed with enough sodium to kill a horse and don't mind paying 12 bucks for seven Walmart freezer section wings then by all means go ahead read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Wing dings - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

While I typically enjoy the food (more like the pizza) at Plank's, I was not too keen on the food that I ordered for lunch earlier this week. I ordered the tossed salad with ranch and the jalapeño bread filled pretzel. Sadly, I did not like either. I also did not like that my salad (my entree) came out before everyone else's meals and that my pretzel (the appetizer) came out when everyone else's entrees came out. I did not enjoy the salad as I did not like the ranch dressing. I'm going to assume that the ranch is homemade (which I appreciate), but it had a strange flavor. The jalapeño bread filled pretzel was hot and fresh; however, the cream cheese filling was very minimal and I did not think that the honey mustard dipping sauce paired well with the filling. I think that the pretzel would pair better with some type of cheese sauce (maybe beer cheese?). Aside from the food, the servers are great! I also enjoy the sports memorabilia that fills the walls and tables. I get a diner feel inside with all of the white lights and music that is played throughout the restaurant. (I LOVE diners)! When it's nice out, I enjoy sitting out on the patio and having some drinks with friends. I definitely recommend checking out Plank's for an enjoyable time and some great pizza! read more

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I believe it's been 40 years since I've been at Planks, since moving to Pa. What a refreshing feeling to see it's still a great gathering place. Order two pizzas and still as great as I remember. read more

I love their pizza! Any chance I can get a pepperoni pizza from there, I'm quick to order.

My boss ordered pizza for lunch today for the entire team! I was very excited to be trying a local pizza place rather than Donato's (which I am not a fan of). We had 3 pizza's delivered to us. There were no problems in delivery. I only had the cheese/veggie pizza. I preferred the veggie pizza over the cheese because the toppings really balanced some of the sweetness of the crust/sauce. I don't know why people say it is overly sweet because it is not -- I don't recommend for those who prefer some spices on their pizza instead. A personal con was the way their slice it but I will definitely be ordering from here again!! read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Large cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The woman ALLIE who supposedly said she was thrown out of the restaurant by Mary Plank was way off base. I was sitting next to the table. The woman said she was a conissour of restaurants. She complained about the cost of a great appetizer plate. Mary listened and then offered to make substitutes. The woman canceled her order of two cheese pizzas but was told to at least pay for her two pops. The woman was very obnoxious and said she was leaving. She was not thrown out. She was looking for a deal and a way to get free food. SAD. Allie had some serious manners. read more

Sweetest toughest crust is not what you want one to say about your pizza. Cbus really has to up their game, so over crap or mediocre pizza in this town. read more

Planks on Parsons looks so warm and inviting on the inside. So clean from floors to bar area. Great lighting and service. The juke box plays continually and is Fun all around Just a few minor differences, No Popcorn anymore. Peanuts In the shell are provided but I miss the popcorn. Thanks COVID. They sell a lot of Pizza. Toppings are good, hot and cheesey but I avoid the sweet crust. I had a Brat, Sauerkraut and German Potato Salad. I will sticks Schmidt's for that from now on. read more

Pretty disappointed in this place. The food is decent. It's not going to WOW you. Waitress was nice. I didn't like how they nickel and dime you. The waitress failed to tell us that every can of soda that we got was extra. That honestly bothered me. It's just shady. 99.9% of every restaurant in the country will give you free refills. But in the event that they don't, they usually have the common courtesy to tell you that every can they are bringing g is 3 dollars. I had 2, my friend had 3. We came here for lunch while we were at work. 15 dollars in soda for two people. Like, do you guys really need to be that shady? Are you hurting for money that bad? Would doubling your profit on soda not be enough to where you need to mark that up 500%? Also, I don't expect a discount, and don't even accept it. As a first responder, half the businesses (never planks) we go to TRY to pay for our food, which we don't let them, but it's a nice gesture. But to be shady to us is pretty disappointing. Probably the last time I eat here. read more

This Columbus institution has been around since 1939. Now there's a definite older vibe here that goes from the décor to the clientele to the servers that wait on them. They tend to cater to an older Gen X / Baby Boomer crowd. I'm not throwing shade here, it's just my observation. When people in Columbus think about Planks, they usually think pizza. You're either going to love it or hate it, there's no in-between. The problem I have with their pizza is that their pizza crust has a sickening sweetness to it that just does not go with the savory flavors of the pie. Don't get me wrong, pizza is my pig out food but here I ate about 6 squares and called it a day. So why a decent rating? Other than that, their menu has a number of stick to your ribs comfort food dinners that are really pretty decent. Their sandwiches are as good as anyone else's in town and that salad selection is pretty impressive for a bar / pizzeria. The only knock on their menu is that their prices tend to be a little expensive for what you get. One can Pepsi? $2.50. Ouch. I'd truthfully rate them at 3.5 stars. read more

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My husband and I went to Planks for the first time yesterday. What a wonderful experience! We loved the atmosphere. The woman that took our order was so fun to talk to. The bartender was very friendly and fun. The food was out of this world. I had the special, homemade lasagna. Delicious! We live about an hour away but, we enjoyed it so much, we plan to make the trip back soon. read more

This is the crack of pizzas. Man, it's so good. A buddy from out of town told me about their pizza. I've been in and around Columbus for years and had never tried it until a few years ago. Anytime I'm in Columbus, I will make sure to visit Planks. read more

Customer beware! My father had his credit card info stolen by an employee here. We made a phone order for pick up and the employee took the credit card info over the phone. This was the only time that my father used that credit card on the trip (they live out of state), and in the past month. A few days later there were fraudulent charges in the Columbus, OH area in that card. We waited a while before positing this review to give ownership and management time to respond, because we would hate to tarnish the reputation of a business based on the behavior of one employee. Phone calls and emails were sent to the business owner/management, but he never got a response. The food was decent though. read more

Decided to stop in for some pizza. Hadn't been in years. Planks is older business, building has been there since 1939. Our waitress was Katelynn, she was the very best. Super bubly personality. We ordered the pretzel bites with cheese dip. They were super hot and tasty. We also had a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza. The crust has a sweetness to it. Pepperoni was nice and spicy. Plenty of cheese and mushrooms. Great experience and won't wait so long to come back next time. Bonus they have free fresh popcorn. read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - Pepperoni and mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

While enjoying local brews at Parsons North Brewing Co., which does not serve food but encourages patrons to order from local eateries, my wife and I decided to order a delivery from Plank's and were both very pleased. We ordered the All the Way, which is pictured. The thin crust almost had a sweet flavor that worked well with the Italian cured meats. An excellent five star thin crust pizza! read more

Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - All The Way! - Pizza Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stick to the pizza. Salad is a waste of money no cheese. No cheese ina. Pizza shop. And just disappointing.

We finally returned to Plank's and we were not disappointed. Our waitress Shirley was as sweet as sugar and very helpful. I got their turkey club on wheat, but they accidentally put it on rye, which I don't care for. I'm not holding that against them since Shirley noticed and asked me if I wanted her to fix it and I said no. I was already vested in that sandwich by that time so just wanted to finish it. My hubby got two coney hot dogs and he wasn't much of a talker for the 30 seconds it took him to inhale them. The only thing about these guys, and we had already been warned about it previously, is they don't do refills on their sodas. It seems a little odd but since I just had water it didn't even matter. Overall, I really enjoyed our time here and we'll come back soon. read more

I watch for the homemade chicken and noodles! The open faced roast beef and gravy is also a big favorite! Lots of tasty desserts. German chocolate cake. The subs are perfection ! read more

I LOVE this planks! The inside is huge and the servers are all so nice. Their pizza is also delicious. I like the sweet crust and the thinness of the pizza. I will continue to come back read more

Absolutely, loved the pizza! I like grease cup pepperoni's! Our service was great and fast. She was on top of it, never had to look for her. The atmosphere is perfect to watch the games. read more

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