The Original John's Pizzeria

We've eaten John's more than I'd like to admit and I don't understand what the fuss is about. The only reason I eat it is because my in-laws swear by it. They love it so we have it from time to time when we're there and they order it. I think it's one of those things that's just tradition in the area and maybe was great at one point but over time lost something along the way and people just keep eating there because they've been doing it for so long.

The pizza is super greasy. I can usually only tolerate one piece (and that's after I sop up the standing grease on top with a napkin). The sauce is ok. Not great, not terrible. The sausage is good if you like sausage I'm told, but I prefer veggies. The crust is what gets me. A traditional italian pizza crust should be crispy and stand straight out. Even if it's not 'traditional' crust it should at least hold the weight of the toppings. This crust is like nothing I've ever seen. Its soft and chewy and uncomfortably floppy. You can't even pull a piece out of the box without everything falling off of it and falling apart. You definitely can't hold a piece in your hand and eat it. It's definitely a fork and knife deal, which is ok if we're talking about stuffed pizza, but thin crust?  If I'd only had it once, I'd think it was a mistake and maybe they didn't cook it long enough but I've had it enough to know that's how they choose to serve it.

Honestly, the region has pretty decent pizza so this would be about the last place I'd choose, especially for the money. If I do end up having to eat their food I usually order a beef sandwich, which is ok, nothing special. Their fries are the really thick cut old style kind that never seem to be cooked long enough and always come mushy. The one time I did try to order something else I went online to check out what else was on their menu. I chose the cheese ravioli but I was told they don't have that. Maybe they need to update their menu. I ended up with the penne pasta with alfredo, and it was noodles with canned sauce. Meh. At least the noodles weren't overcooked, perfect al dente, but that's all it had going for it.  

If it's good pizza you want, keep looking!

Came here quite a few times for the pizza you have to have a stomach for a very greasy pizza then 1 time I got a pizza that 1 of the ingredients' tasted stale and have not been back since oh yes the prices are real steep as well.

Love John's pizza!!  You must order the sausage-it's crumbly and delicious and always everyone's favorite!  Sooo good, I always look forward to a visit to Munster that involves John's!