We were in Effingham and saw they have a Pizza Man. I hadn't had Pizza Man in a long time. It was just like I remember. Very tasty. And very reasonably priced. We got two large pizzas, 12 wings, and garlic bread for $50. Not bad. The pizza hit the spot. read more

While passing through Effingham, Illinois, I had the pleasure of dining at a local favorite--Pizza Man--and I'm glad I did. This cozy, unpretentious spot delivers exactly what you hope for in a small-town Italian-American restaurant: hearty portions, comforting flavors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the meatballs, and they did not disappoint--tender, well-seasoned, and served in a rich marinara sauce that tasted homemade. My dinner companion went with the cheese ravioli, which came piping hot and generously smothered in sauce. Both dishes were satisfying and full of flavor. One of the highlights of the meal was the salad bar-- while a small salad bar, it was fresh, well-stocked, and a perfect way to start the meal. The bread sticks were another pleasant surprise: warm, soft, and just the right touch of comfort on the side. Whether you're a local or just passing through Effingham, Pizza Man is a great stop for a relaxed, hearty meal that leaves you full and content. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Great place for lunch! Got the lunch special. Personal 8" pizza, salad bar and drink for $12! Great deal. Salad bar, while small, had a lot on it and the lettuce was cut small for easy eating. The pizza was fantastic and hit the sport. Great experience! read more

The Pizza Man - Lunch Special. - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Pizza has a good taste to it. Thin crust but not New York style pizza.. Has more of a "cracker-like" crust. But still, has a good taste to it read more

The Pizza Man - I asked for a "pie cut", otherwise they cut it into squares which is a Midwest thing. - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Too much goodness! We couldn't finish our pizza. Wings were good also, delivered to hotel hot and fresh. read more

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Great local pizza favorite! For the travelers the pizza is just like Monicals and actually better! They have a salad bar as well! Excellent pizza!!! read more

Felt like frozen pizza... sauce was pretty good, cheese was alright. But the crust and bottom of the pie just felt like I pulled it out of my freezer read more

Stopped for a night during our travels in Effingham. Looked at Yelp and the reviews for The Pizza Man were encouraging. Called and asked if they would deliver a pizza to our local hotel. Less than 30 minutes later a delicious, hot pizza was in the lobby for us. It truly was a very good pizza, thin crust with great toppings. read more

The $8 lunch special was small and the crust was tough and chewy. Pretty disappointing compared to the quality offered there in the past. read more

The Pizza Man - The $8 lunch special wasn't much bigger than a dollar bill. Pretty chewy and disappointing. - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

I love this place and have many good memories here. Love the French salad dressing and pizza.

I tried the deluxe pizza. I thought it was really good. The ingredients tasted fresh and really hit the spot after a long day of work in the area. read more

Love the lunch special and salad bar, we've noticed they are a little skimpy on the toppings for carry out and delivery pizzas, as compared to dining in-- some of our friends have experienced this, too read more

Stopped in here for some grub after a few hours perusing the lake, step dad says it's been there since he was young and it's always good pizza. WELL, I have to disagree at least on some level it really needed to be cooked a bit longer. Mom and step dad both said it wasn't as good as it has been in visits past and he said definitely not the same, he noted that at some point the oven used to cook the pizzas changed to the travel through kind and I feel that the conveyor belt needed to be slowed down a bit. The small diced green peppers were pretty much raw as were the mushrooms. Salad bar was consistently being freshened up so that is'a good thing not lots to choose from but your normal small salad bar. read more

The Pizza Man - Deluxe minus a piece! - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Stale crusts, nothing to write home about. Their personal pan pizzas are a good single- serving. The salad bar is a perk!

Best pizza and the best deal in town. I live in Miami and go there every time I'm in town to visit family. read more

The Pizza Man - a sign for a restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Pizza Man is another one of those great values I love to find. They have a lunch special that includes a personal-sized pie (8"), a salad and a soda for $6.25 tax included. First they have a great crust that is really thin and crispy. Their sausage and Italian green peppers are the best toppings for the pizza, in my opinion. Secondly, this place is always crazy packed for lunch. The line is easily out the door and down the sidewalk. They get you through quickly and somehow know where you sit and bring your pizza very quickly. It's always been a mystery to me how they keep track of who ordered what. The service is quick and the value is great, but the quality isn't anything to write home about. Now, it's good, but it's just not "Oh man, this is so delicious" good. The sauce isn't anything great. It's not anything I believe they hand make every day, but pretty tasty for out of the can sort of stuff. Also, the sodas are served in styrofoam cups and the salads in the same old "wooden" bowls they have had for 20 years. Finally, the ambiance isn't anything new. Same old tables and booths that have been there for at least 20 years also. One good thing, in my opinion, is the fact that there isn't a t.v. in the place. Do we really need televisions everywhere we go? I don't think so. If you want something that is quick, tasty and a great value stop in a try the place. You won't be disappointed, but you probably won't be thrilled. read more

Best Pizza in Effingham with the best service.

The pizza was hard as a rock no taste ordered mild wings and got bbq never again will I order from here.

Our good friends bought us dinner from The Pizza Man tonight. They chose to carry out and bring it to our campsite at Camp Lakewood. The pizza was reminiscent of Chicago thin crust. The crust is markedly thin but definitely not like a dry cracker. Thin crust might not be for everyone but you cannot deny that this pizza approach allows for the toppings to get dangerously and deliciously close to the edge. We had the large (16 inch) pepperoni and sausage and a second large cheese pizza. Cheese pizza is cheese pizza-hard to screw up. This was good. Same goes for the pepperoni. The genius of this pizza lies with its sausage. This sausage looked like it was made from scratch and tasted that way as well. Excellent. We also had the garlic cheese bread. One order is a bit on the small side with one order feeding 2-3 adults. I'm going to try to describe this but it will not do it justice. Imagine the best made garlic bread with butter that generously melts into the nooks and crannies of the bread with precisely right amount of garlic. Now, picture that with a generous helping of mozzarella followed by a sprinkle of parsley. The bread wasn't chewy, thick bread. It was relatively thin, which makes it a respectable vehicle for butter, garlic and cheese. I am only moderately ashamed to say I argued with and conned a precious five year old child for the last piece. Ok...I'm not ashamed at all. It was totally worth it. Besides, the five year old didn't cry...much. This was absolutely a high quality carry out pizza. With this in your town, it's hard to understand why you'd ever go someplace else. read more

Best thin crust Pizza in town. It is a local favorite. Salad bar is always fresh. Lunch special runs all day long.

My family would eat here every week but today we hadn't received our delivery over an hour after it'd been placed. We called and they said 5 minutes. Well 15 minutes later still nothing so we called again and spoke with a manager who was EXTREMELY rude. We told him how long we'd been waiting and he basically called us liars. Cancelled the order and will not be returning. Very upset with these employees. read more

Best thin crust pizza in a 75 mile radius. Grew up with this little place. The building is a small, yet classic pizza parlor. There is something special about their little salad bar. The restaurant is very simple and effective. Because of this, I will seriously put this pizza up there with any other famous places, as far as thin crust goes. Can't beat the "all day lunch special"! read more

Stopped by here for dinner after a few hours on the lake with Family. The pizza flavor was okay but it needed to be put thru there pizza oven one more time. The salad bar wasn't bad. read more

Growing up in Effingham, this was the best! Whenever I want pizza this is what I think of. I'm craving it so... I'm driving 4.5 hours to have my favorite pizza ever, that's how much I love Pizza Man. Can't find anything like it around me. Road trip!!! Delicious thin crust pizza with a special flavor I crave! read more

Great pizza. Great people. Had a pizza delivered to my house tonight. Per usual it was delicious. But I accidentally locked myself out of my house. The guy who delivered it to me was nice enough to allow me to use his phone to call for help. We actually were able to find a window that was unlocked so he helped me get it open and I was able to get back inside my house. I'm very thankful for that. I just wish I would have gotten his name! He deserves a raise! read more

No service, styrofoam cups and package marinaria for dipping. Floors need a serious cleaning. Pizza was 2 out of 5 stars.

I work in STL and was im here for the day...prompt service and great food is all that comes out of this place. next time im here, i will be back. read more

Exceptional Pizza. A must try if you are traveling and stay in Effingham IL.

We love the the Italian pizza. It's loaded with toppings! Also delivery is always fast and friendly!

Very thin crust, which I don't mind. All the ingredients were finely diced and the crust tasted like a piece of cardboard. If you are from New York or Chicago or anywhere that good pizza is served, just skip pizza when you're in this town. I hate to say it, but Domino's or a tombstone pizza from Walmart would've been a better choice read more

checking into our hotel, we asked about best pizza in town that delivers and were given Pizza Man name & number. a short while later we were enjoying the best pizza we've had in a long time. read more

My wife & I ordered from Pizza Man while staying overnight at one of the hotels in Effingham. They delivered right to our door and were prompt (about 3-4 minutes to spare from their estimated delivery time). We were told it was a thin crust pizza and it was; not that cracker type crust at the chains, but a good thin crust. We just ordered a couple of veggie toppings and it was quite good. A couple of side salads hit the spot, although they were routine. I'd recommend this place for anyone stopping over in Effingham going to and fro across the country. read more

been eating here since i was a child (30+ years). along with neimerg's and homewood grill, pizza man is a MUST stop, every time we're in effingham. one of the best value restaurants i can think of. thin crust pizza is excellent and the salad bar is small but packed with good fresh stuff. I LOVE PIZZ MAN (and, now, so do my kids)!!! read more

I absolutely love this place. It is definately my favorite among all other places I have ever tried. Every time I go to visit my dad and sis in Effingham, I make it over to this place at least twice. read more

This is my first visit to this establishment and I was meeting somebody here for lunch. Upon arriving, it was a little intimidating. People were sitting and you can see in the kitchen. I wasn't sure to sit down and wait for a server, or order at the counter. I wasn't properly greeted like you would see from a mom/pop restaurant. I figured out to order at the counter and then sit down. The lady who took my order was very short, not very friendly(no smile or small talk), and left a lot to be desired as far as customer service is concerned! After waiting for approximately 15 minutes, the pizza came out! It was hot and fresh as expected! Very nicely diced toppings and a crisp crust made for a delicious pizza! Some work on customer service and it would get 5 stars as a hidden gem! I will give it another try! read more

Best pizza in town! Been coming here for as long as I can remember, and the pizza never changes. The lunch special is a great deal. The salad bar is just a topper to the great pizza. Staff is always very friendly and never rude. Great prices, great food. Definitely a place to check out! read more