Papa John's Pizza

Stopping for the night in the Virginia on our way south, this was really the only option that delivered. We were too tired to go out and we didnt want to leave the puppy in the hotel alone.... so pizza to the rescue. Or so we thought....

Took 3 tries to get someone to answer the phone.
When we tried to order drinks they were out of water and most types of soda.... only had one option for beverages. really? Who runs out of beverages?

When the pizza arrived (late) the very nice elderly gentleman that delivered it took it out of the bag vertically (was having trouble getting it out and kept shaking and pulling at it so all the toppings fell off and smooshed against the side of the box).

That didnt matter because the pizza was practically raw when it arrived. Super undercooked.  I am not sure what is in those "spice packets" they deliver with the pizza but a main ingredient was MSG so we skipped them.

All in all I have to say this was my absolute worst pizza experience and in speaking to the locals at the hotel where we stayed - this is their normal. Wish we had asked for a recommendation BEFORE we ordered.   Surprising given this is such a large chain in the USA.

Lesson learned - ALWAYS ask the local hotel staff before ordering in from a local establishment.  We will never be ordering from Papa Johns again.