Sargent Pepperoni's is lowkey the best-kept secret in town--total hidden gem vibes! Their pizza is straight-up chef's kiss: crispy, loaded with drippy cheese, and seriously snackable. The sauce? Iconic. The staff? Super chill and always vibing. If you're looking for a spot that's on point and gives you those cozy feels, you gotta check this place out. Sargent Pepperoni's is giving major pizza goals--no doubt about it. 10/10 would recommend for your next snack sesh! read more

This pizza place is the best! Wonderful crispy yet pillowy crust and superb service. Thank you!

Always excellent food, always excellent service with Shaya. Ownership needs to invest in some upgrades; the booths are cracked and worn out and overall it needs a good scrubbing. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - The only thing better than Sergeants Pepperonis Popeye pizza is the excellent service given by Shaya! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Unfortunately, there's not really much good to say about our trip to Sgt. Pepperonis. We were lured into this establishment by a Local Flavor coupon, so at least we were able to save some money on our visit. Walking in, it's really not that much to write about... it's obvious that decor isn't a concern for them. I will say, however, our hopes were pretty high because it does smell very good upon entry. Unfortunately, that was the best part of our visit. The restaurant is woefully understaffed. There was exactly one server for the whole place of maybe 15 tables. She was friendly enough, to her credit, but the lack of staff made the visit unenjoyable, because whatever we wanted to have corrected with our food we didn't want to mention because she was so over-worked. We ordered a 16" pizza and I had a half order (only 5 pieces) of wings. They do offer beer selections, but I passed this time in favor of some water and tea. The pizza took FOREVER... going on 45 minutes (at one point, my wife suggested ordering from the asian place a couple doors down to get an appetizer or something). My back was to the kitchen, but I could only assume that they worked pizzas in serial, meaning they made them basically one at a time. There was a LOT of carryout traffic which added to the dining room wait. They did not seem to prioritize people actually waiting at their tables for food. Once the food came out, I immediately noticed that our request (no olives) was missed by the kitchen. Not a fan of having to pick toppings off a pizza. The pizza tasted only OK. Somewhere between frozen pizza and pizza hut. The crust was very bland to me and was only saved by the leftover ranch from my wing order. As for the wings... oh my... definitely avoid. I do not like baked wings, they are generally mushy and dry. This was the case with these wings, they were mushy and dry. The sauce I requested was a mix of the hot and the bbq (there was only 5 or so choices to begin with). They were average size, but to my surprise, when I bit into one of the smaller looking ones, it wasn't a wing at all, but a chicken neck (maybe part of the backbone)! So basically I only got 4 wings at $2 each... tasting not even close to what they were charging ($2 wings should be huge and crispy). The food was definitely NOT worth the wait. No one at our table, including our 17 yo son who usually eats anything were impressed with our visit. With all the pizza choices in Bearden Hill and especially in the Knoxville area, there are much better places to get much better pizza and wings than here. This one is a one-and-done for us, and I can't recommend you bother with it either. read more

Great pizza! The best we've had in Knoxville. We had the Popeye pizza substituting the tomatoes with green olives. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - Pizza (half eaten) - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Sarge's offers premium pizza, by the slice, or by the pie. I am not sure where to rank their food, among so many, great pizzerias, in Knoxville. It's a crowded, very competitive market and you have to have a great product to remain in this market. So, Sarge's doesn't have some sort of super unique, bespoke crust. It's neither thin nor thick. It's not chewy, not very stretchy, and is too thick to fold, unless you want a mouth stuffed absolutely full of pizza. The cheese is good and they put a good amount of it on, as standard, but it doesn't really standout. The toppings are priced, as premium, but don't necessarily taste premium. So, Sergeant Pepperoni's service average pizza, on average crust, with average toppings, for a relatively premium price. How do they stay in this competitive market? I have non idea, especially, since there's a much better pizzeria, literally across the street from them, that serves premium pizza, on premium crust, with premium toppings, at the same prices. My guess is that Sarge's does fine, since they are within sight of a large enclave of Knoxville's wealthiest residents, who are by definition, unaffected by price elasticity. read more

Amazing little hole in the wall! We stopped here on a whim and so glad we did! I got an Ally pizza (pepperoni, pepperocini, tomato, and cheese), and my husband customize his own. Service was great and the food was amazing! They have a nice selection of beers as well. We will be coming back! read more

Sergeant pepperonis - ALLY PIE - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I have Celiacs disease and MUST have a gluten free crust. For seven years, Sergeant Pepperonis was my only go to pizzeria, but last Saturday, they dropped the ball big time. It was a carry out order. All of a sudden, SP's gluten free crust looked different, the shape of a boot print, considerably smaller that the ususal 10" pie I was accustomed to, and $4.00 more expensive. But I trusted them. BIG MISTAKE! Boy, am I sick!!! My gut is so damaged, it will be weeks before I am well again. Only Celiac patients such as myself will understand the pain and discomfort I am experiencing. Sergeant Pepperonis lost a long time patron permanently. NEVER again! Please, if you are like me, or have children that must eat gluten free, don't patronize Sergeant Pepperonis. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! read more

I come here fairly often with some of my work colleagues and have not had a disappointing time yet! The staff here are always great and ready to suggest ideas as well. They do have a GF crust and that is just awesome. Inside is clean! Parking lot has a lot of other businesses there but spots are always opening up. 5/5 - Get here sometime! Faves: - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pop-eye Pizza - Salty Supreme - The Veggie - Ally Pizza read more

Sergeant pepperonis - The veggie (8') - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Tried Sergeant Pepperoni's on a weeknight that was so busy we couldn't force ourselves to cook, and the fair prices are the best thing about this place. We ordered the 14-inch deluxe, a 10-inch topless (cheese), and cheesy focaccia, and nothing wowed. The deluxe veggie toppings were fresh, but the crust was a tad limp, although the cheese pizza was better in that respect. Overall, the flavors were underwhelming. If you're a Plain Jane type when it comes to pizza, you can get a good deal here, but if you expect more out of pizza, I would steer you elsewhere. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - Slices from 14-inch Deluxe and 10-inch Topless - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We made a return visit after a mediocre to-go experience the first time and I'm glad we gave it another try. The pizza and cheesy focaccia bread were much better dine-in. The service was very friendly as well. The crust is a bit crispier than what we are used to but it was very good. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - 10" pep pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

It was okay. Nice people but not worth the quality to go out of the way. Even the chain pizza rated better.

Saturday, April 20@5:30 ish. Let me begin by saying that we frequently eat here and love the food. This review is not about the food. It is about the lack of customer care from the staff. My friend and I were the first booth customers. We ordered and were chatting when a couple in their 30s with 2 of the most uncontrolled brats strolled in and sat at a table 1 empty booth behind us. From the moment they entered, the kids were screaming, yelling, running around while playing with their toys. The "father" brought them over to the booth directly behind me which had a shared back. He let the kids jump up and down yelling at the top of their longs knocking me from behind. The waitress brought our pizza and asked if we needed anything. I said yes, ask them to move. She said "do you need anything besides that?". I said no. The kids were still yelling and running around- we could not have a conversation. The "father " was standing not more than 3' from me watching them jump on the seat which pushed me in my seat. During this whole exhibition, the parents nor the staff sought to correct the situation. Several times I turned to look at the father, I even said please stop. He just looked at me stupidly like I was asking for the moon. I will not be back since the management doesn't seem to be interested in customer service. We were paying customers and had every right to enjoy a peaceful meal and conversation. read more

Great pizza spot! The best day to go is on Tuesday because they have half price 14' pizza if you dine in. Such a deal! The pizza is not only reasonably priced, but it's delicious and they have great toppings. This place is always consistent and you are guaranteed to have great pizza every time. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - 14' half Hawaiian and half Mediterranean. Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great service Buffalo Chicken ! Very nice restaurant! Worth the wait! Very sociable I would recommend the place to anybody!

This was a total disappointment. The moment I opened the box and saw the pizza I knew it wasn't going to be good. Looks aren't deceiving after all. I was starving and still didn't find it good. Vegetable pizza - you would assume the cheese is the most expensive part of a pie and I still think it is. So if I'm paying the same price but without cheese, you would assume they wouldn't be so cheap on the toppings right? Well think again because they are. (Look at picture uploaded) if they want permanent customers and more, they should reconsider their approach to cheese-less pies. Maybe I'm the only vegan around here? Who eats bread with tomato sauce and vegetables they say. Well, I speak for the lactose intolerant people too. It's not just the "annoying" vegan heads with their restrictions! As you can tell, the pizza was terrible. There wasn't much toppings and the crust sucked. I ended up baking it with truffle oil and minced garlic. Garlic sticks without Parmesan served with marinara sauce - these tiny branches that barely had a garlic taste was they worst part about this meal. If the pie is bad, it's usually saved by the garlic bread but not in this case. I enjoyed the marinara sauce that accompanied this order and it sort of saved it. The sticks tasted freshly made but it was lacking in flavor. Overall, this was not the bang for my buck. read more

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Very good pizza. I went with a friend and both of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. You really can't go wrong here.

Fabulous atmosphere and awesome pizza! Don't know how I've missed this place over the years but will definitely be back!

Went in at lunch time (12:30) and there was 1 person eating there. I had ordered online though so was just picking up. The guy was very nice which is why I gave it 2 stars. The pizza and bread sticks were not good. Meats tasted old and the pizza was pretty bland. Same for the cheesy foccaccia sticks, dry and bland. May have been a bad day so I will give them another shot since they were nice. Hopefully the food is better next time. read more

This pizza is definitely in my top 3 favorite pizza spots here in Knoxville! I don't eat pizza a lot, but when I have a taste for it this is my go-to spot. The ingredients are fresh, the crust has a nice crunch to it, and the pizza is cooked to profession! read more

Sergeant pepperonis - The Pop-Eye Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Picked up a pizza one night, it was pretty good pizza. Downside is they don't have banana peppers, those w pepperoni is but they had pepperocinis as replacement. Overall pretty solid read more

Worst pizza ever. Greasy and no taste? Tasted like old products. Normally a good pizza.

Service was great. Inside was clean appearing. Pizza was not as good as the reviews say, but everyone has their own preferences.

Went here at random, was craving pizza and wanted to try a new place. The pizza was DELICIOUS I think what I got was called the Alley or something I don't remember but it was so goooood!! Will def be going back. read more

The best Pizza and Calzone in all of Knoxville. As a former New Yorker and lifelong world traveler, I can say I know Pizza. Sergeant's crust is light, nice big bubbles, great taste, not too salty. This crust makes excellent pizza and calzone. The mozzarella is divine and the sauce is rich yet not acid. Sergeant's delivery service is second to none. They are prompt, courteous and the food is delivered hot. You can't ask for more. read more

Sergeant Pepperoni's Pizzeria is located on Kingston Pike in the Bearden Shopping Center and is part of the same strip mall as Long's Drugstore. Sergeant Pepperoni's opened in 2011, by three friends from Michigan, and has been proudly serving fresh ingredients prepared daily. I stopped by SP's on a Tuesday night and sat at the bar. I split one of their delicious pies with a friend. I ordered the Mediterranean (Spinach, marinated black olives, garlic, onions, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese) and was delighted by the wonderful mixture of toppings and mouth watering crust. The house marinated black olives had a great tart taste and the garlic had a strong aromatic finish. The spinach was wilted with spots of charing to enhance its earthy tones. The sauce was unique and the crust had a buttery golden brown crunch. SP has a decent beer selection, offering both domestics and craft beers on tap. The service was quick and delightful. The kitchen was visible from the bar and the employees worked happily while crafting the delicious pizzas. The interior was clean with very little noise. The bathroom was clean but very dimly lit. I had been to SP's before and got carryout. Again, I order one of their signature pizza's, the Meaty. I was just as good as the one I eat on my recent visit. I recommend SP's and I plan to revisit the pizzeria soon. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This pizza was quite good. Imagine a Pizza Hut pan pizza with half the thickness, and somewhat thin but not necessarily crispy in the middle. That's the crust. Now imagine fresh toppings and sauce that doesn't overpower those toppings or the crust. That's a Sergeant Pepperoni's pizza! I had a personal pizza (8") with pepperoni and sausage. The pepperoni was about what you expect from pepperoni - not spicy, just meaty. The sausage was spiced enough to be flavorful, but not to the point of adding any heat. Bottom line...I'm a pizza lover who has other great options that are more convenient to where I live, but I'll be back! read more

Sergeant pepperonis - Sausage and pepperoni personal pizza - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Sergeant pepperonis is a must try. Local food, not franchise. The start of any great pizza is the crust. Of all the local pizza places I have tried this is the best crust of any of them. The restaurant is a bit out of the way, but I would come back. read more

Really great pizza! Got the Ally pizza and it was super delicious. Really liked how the toppings were cooked and charred to perfection. Tasty sauce and good cheese. Decent beer selection. read more

Sergeant pepperonis - Ally special! - Pizza Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Excellent pizza, great selection of toppings, fast and friendly delivery, I highly recommend. I've never eaten in the store, so don't know what the dining room experience is like, but they are great for takeout read more

We ordered Sergeant Pepperonis for a birthday party for the first time. The pizza was delicious! The gluten-free pizza was also my daughter's favorite in town! Everyone was raving and asking what kind of pizza it was, and it was the hit of the party! The staff and owners were all amazing and very customer focused! Each person we interacted with went above and beyond! Best pizza and Knoxville! read more

As El Pres would say... "All Right Frankie, Pizza Review Time. Located in the Kingston Pike Shopping Center. Sergeant Pepperoni's. One Bite...Everybody Knows the Rules!" Tonight was pizza night and The Wife and I decided it was time for something new. We've saved a collection of pizza joints just browsing through Yelp and out of those, Sergeant Pepperoni's had the pie that caught our eye. We ordered a Deluxe and because they are The "Sergeant" of Pepperoni, a Pepperoni pizza. It's in the name, it must be their best topping right? Both pizzas looked amazing. We couldn't wait to get these home to see if they tasted as good as they looked. They were terrible backseat drivers. Talking to our tastebuds by way of our noses all the way home. That is where high hope turned into an ok pizza. Yelp say's 3 stars means A-Ok and I think that is what we have here. Both My Wife and I talked about what we liked but also what could've been done to be a better pie. If improvements are being discussed then the 4/5 star review cannot be given. Is it the sauce? Not enough? It seems to have good flavor so, not sure. Is it the crust? Too thick? Seems to taste good. Hmmm? Does it need more toppings? Lacking a bit for a "Deluxe." More Cheese? Maybe. Pepperoni is good, turned out to be their best topping after all. We really couldn't put a finger on it. It is for all these reasons/questions that 3 stars is the rating for this review. Wouldn't travel to get another but wouldn't pass it up if we were in the neighborhood. The employees that I dealt with were very friendly, the place was clean, and although business was slow the atmosphere was nice. I think dining in house, drinking some cold beer, and watching a game might improve the experience. Nothing blew us away but nothing turned us off either. I would say try it for yourself. Maybe you'll have another of the many 5 star experiences seen on Yelp. read more

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Really good pizza!! I love how hot the food comes out. The pickup times are really great too!

Excellent food. Our crew ordered a variety of pies and sammies and were delighted at what was served. Pizza is easy. Great pizza requires skill and finesse and Sgt Pepperoni delivered on all fronts. read more

Very solid choice for a take out pizza. We love their Popeye -- the garlic is just so delicious. Their Mediterranean salad is good too. Reasonably priced too. A large Popeye and a salad is enough for two meals for two people, IMO. One of our go-to takeout spots. read more

Typical cheap pizza. Nothing gourmet, special, or home made about this. Better than Dominos....

Great pizza, picked up and it was ready on time, they added in the cheese and peppers in little containers (better than the packets some places use). Was thanked for my order and look forward to coming back when we can dine in. read more

Went in today with my wife and 2 sons. The food was good but we had a miserable waitress. She was rude to me when I asked her if our appetizer would be out before to pizza, I told her thank you when she brought the appetizer out and she did not reply, I asked for a box to take what was leftover of our pizza and she brought me a small styrofoam box so I had to ask for a 2nd box, I asked her for a drink refill before I left and she filled it up halfway. The worst part was shortly after we left my son realized he left his prescription sunglasses on the table. When we went back and asked her about them, she told him that any customer belongings left behind were thrown away. She then preceded to show him the trash can and he had to dig them out. Absolutely the worst customer service I've ever experienced. We will never consider this restaurant again. read more

Pizza was delicious and our server was quite a character. We got a buffalo chicken pizza (idk why I've been on such a buffalo kick) cheesy bread and a big Caesar salad to start. They did have a pizza special I think it was two large 3 toppings for $25 or something similar. We will be back! read more

This restaurant doesn't look like much at first glance - just a small strip mall spot painted in red and green, but once you taste the food, it will become your favorite spot in town. The pizza is delicious, the perfectly cooked crust topped with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend the artichoke dip appetizer - the dip is yummy and the cheese toast points are divine. The real standout is the sandwiches. They bake their own bread and make wonderful sandwiches that are a real steal at their $6 price point. read more