First I want to say I am NOT reviewing the food. Which I obviously love and will explain my frustration with Papas. You should know they DO NOT deliver to ANY apt complexes. You think they would tell you this when placing your order right? Considering we were told it is the policy Id think the person taking the order would know of it!! But no they don't. They wait until 25 mins later after your food is done to call back and tell you this. Then ask if we can come pick it up!!!! For a pizza place that is surrounded by complexes I find this ridiculous! If not getting paid on delivery is the issue then make it a requirement to pay over the phone upon ordering!!
Papas Pizzas motto should be  Delivery Only if you Live in a House!!!
Thank you Rosatis for being fair and delicious!!!
We were in the area and were looking for a pizza place. Â I read the reviews before walking into this place. A lot of four and five stars, a packed parking lot were all good signs. Â We ordered pizza, some salads, and an appetizer. Â It was a good meal and we would definitely return, but I thought the food was OK.
We had some issues with the service however. Â We seemed to wait an extraordinary amount of time for food and for drink refreshes. Â I got the feeling that the waitress forgot about us. It appeared that most of her tables were in the front of the restaurant, and we were the only one in the back. Â In fact, when I was waiting to get my bill and finally made it to the table, she apologized that I was her only table in the back and she forgot about me. Â
Despite the service issues and given the other high reviews, Â I would try again if we were to return to the area.
I've been going to Papa's Pizza Place since 1981, and things have remained the same since my first visit as a kid. Â If you want to eat excellent pizza in a pleasently preserved darkly lit time capsule, then head to the Woodridge location before someone makes a bad decision to update the decor. Â Trust me, there are few places like this in existence.
Papa's is my favorite pizza, hands down. Â Their pizza has the perfect mix of cheese and sauce, and the crust is somewhat cripsy with the right amount of chew to it. Â Service is always consistent, and my mother continues to recognize a member of the wait staff that has been there for 30+ years. Â She also states that the salad is excellent and has remained the same, and her all-time favorite. Â I'm not a salad eater whatsoever, but can concur that the one my mother orders always have a perfectly cut hard boiled egg on top.
I have tried many other things on the menu over the years and have been very satisfied (appetizers, burgers & chicken sandwiches), although their pizza is what keeps bringing me back. Â Recently, I tried the double decker pizza, which was a great variation. Â It's like taking two thin crust pizzas and putting one on top of the other.
So back to the things that make Papa's Pizza Place stand out and worth your visit alone (think of this as a little list of easter eggs or hidden mickeys - to those of you who know what that means)
- Consistent food and service, and great pizza (this is important to me, as many establishments seem to change preparation and ingredients from time to time).
- The 100 or so large white globe lights that are in diagonal patterns along the ceiling (late 70's, early 80's decor).
- The green triangular patterned carpet and tables with the graph paper type squares (again - late 70's, early 80's decor).
- The beaded curtain at the back of the restaurant, in front of the emergency exit.
- The numerous city of Woodrige decals on the front door. Â It's like buying a classic car with all the old city stickers.
- The trangular patterend glass booth dividers used throughout the restuarant (And again, late 70's early 80's decor).
- The lighted numbers toward the ceiling (in the center of the restaurant) AND the occasional doorbell that goes off to notify servers when orders are ready.
- The row of metal peacocks along the wall, the replica vintage rifles, and the old-time historic pictures of popular cities on the wall. Â Still not sure what is in common there, but I like it becuase that strangeness remains the same.
- The thin gold trim found all over the place that only existed a few decades ago
- And finally, the tallboy urinal in the men's room. 'nuff said..
I have to preface this by saying I'm not usually a fan of thin crust. Whenever possible, I go with deep dish, especially since I moved to Chicagoland five years ago and first experienced how the heavy yet heavenly version is locally. However, Papa's Pizza Place definitely scores points with their pies.
Hubby and I ordered delivery for dinner, selecting the family size Papa's Special of cheese, sausage, green pepper, onion and mushroom. I also always prefer a salad with my pies, so I also chose the classic Antipasto with two dressings, creamy Italian and creamy garlic, on the side (for the sake of variety). We were starving so thankfully the delivery arrived much quicker than the estimated time.
Pizza crust was crisp and tomato sauce tasted legit with a hint of sweet and tangy. Veggies were julienned, which I prefer over chunks just so they are more evenly distributed. It was filling, yet not so carby due to the thin crust, so I didn't feel too guilty.
Antipasto had a ton of veggies mixed through the iceberg including green peppers, white onion, tomato, olives, cucumber and mushroom, along with the mozz and boiled egg, but there was not enough meat for me - just a few pepperoni slices. Both dressings were flavorful, but I preferred the creamy Italian over the garlic because the garlic one was ultra thick making it difficult to pour and had a bit of an off-putting color.
In the end, I'd like to try dining in the location some time to compare the delivery experience. And I know this is the place we'll call for pizza during parties and gatherings.
My family has been coming here since before I was born. Â I remember being a little kid hoping "Mary" was our waitress because she knew how much I loved the mints up front, and she'd bring me a cup full of them. Â I am now almost 30 and PaPas is where we go every time my family of 8 is together. The staff has changed quite a bit over the years, but the recipe has stayed the same. Â When I was a kid, it was mostly older folks running the place. Â I remember running through the bead curtain in the back where the pay-phone is (used to be?). Â One thing that I can say consistently of PaPa's is that their recipe has not ever deviated from what I know and love. Â The batter for the fried mushrooms is unique, and I hold it as a comparison to everywhere else I go. The Family-size PaPa special (1/2 no onions or green peppers) has remained that taste of home every time I visit. Â This is the only thin-crust pizza that I consistently go back to. Â This is the place I will bring my New York boyfriend to shut him up about how great "New York Pizza" is. Â It may be wrong of me to say this, but I don't want PaPa's to ever change. Â Can't wait for the next holiday when I can go home and have me some PaPa's!
You guys should ship pizza to Maryland! Â I'd buy!
Okay, so I have never dined in, only eaten carry out. Â But, it's still the same food.
I am not a fan of thin crust pizza, however, this place has been here for 35 years, they must be doing something right. Â Your options are dine in, carry-out, or delivery.
In addition to pizza, they offer sandwiches, appetizers, soups, salads, chicken, fish, pasta and dessert. Â They are open for lunch and dinner.
It's close, convenient, and quite palatable.
just went here again.  i can never get enough of this pizza. between these two locations and there other restaurant called Philly's i really have a hard time finding better thin crust pizza well worth  the price.  the traditional sausage peperoni and cheese is the way to go.  if you go here you Will go again i assure you of that
Review Source:This place is old-school, hardcore super-thin cracker crust pizza. Â It may not be for everyone, especially deep-dish and stuffed lovers, but if this is what you want it doesn't get much better than this.
I've been ordering Papa's regularly since the late 1970s when they first opened and NO ONE in all those years who has eaten this pizza with me has not liked it. Â In fact, of all the food in the town of Woodridge that I've shared with friends and guests Papa's Pizza has probably received the most compliments.
You know something is good when friends who live far away are coming in for a visit and specifically ask, "Hey, can we get that pizza again that we had last time? Â What was that place called?" Â Ahem....that was Papa's Pizza Place! They may have forgotten the name, but they certainly did not forget the taste.
And you know that a place has to have good food to have prospered for almost 40 years in an ancient stripmall next to the seediest apartments in town without updating their dining room one iota. Â Most of the place is still the same late-1970s chocolate brown color scheme. Â It's not dirty or anything, it's just old and a bit unsightly nowadays. Â They really should remodel the place and update it, it's overdue. Â But I don't care because I don't go there to be awed by a spectacular dining room anyway. Â I just want tasty, reliable pizza.
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I don't know if Papa's is the best thin crust pizza around, but I can't think of any that I'd like more if I have a choice - and that includes all the well-known places in the area like Lou Malnati's, Connies, Giordanos, Papa Passeros, Home Run Inn, Nancy's, Vito & Nick's, etc. Â It's always got plenty of cheese, good amount of fresh toppings (no canned stuff here), and the crust is cracker-crispy. Â Great tasting sauce, too. Â Plus, because it's so thin it gets baked faster than at other pizza places and usually only takes 15-20 minutes.
From the looks of this place it seems like its your average run of the mill pizza joint. Â This place could definitely use a face lift. Â With that being said the pizza is very good. Â First time I ordered I got a cheese and sausage pizza and onion rings. Â The rings were nice and crunchy. Â The second time I ordered I got a cheese sausage, green pepper and onion pizza. Â Definitely the best combo at this place. Â Absolutely delicious. Â With the pizza market being over saturated as it is papas is definitely above average. Â Not my favorite but definitely top 5.
Review Source:Growing up in Morton Grove my favorite pizza was from the long gone Esposito's on Waukegan ave. they had the best thin crust ever and the taste has been embedded in my memory for decades.
Papa's Pizza is exactly like Espostio's , with a super thin and crispy crust, the taste instantly jogged my memory and Instantly yelled out , this is just like Esposito's pizza ! Of course nobody else could care less but  they loved the pizza regardless.
Being new to the area I'm glad I found this place first try and didn't have to suffer through mediocrity until I found them, Hopefully I will have the same luck with Chinese food. .
We got the mini tacos and breaded cauliflower. They would good not great. Just average run of the mill appetizer. The pizza that's a different story. Sausage mushroom garlic is our go to pizza and this one was amazing. Toppings across the pizza and in every bite. The sauce had great flavor and the crust was tasty too. Pizza is def a 5, appetizers brought down just a smudge. Server was nice and attentive on a slow Sunday night.
Review Source:This place has been here for as long as i can remember and i have never had a bad time or food from here great pizza great service if you like thin crust this is the place to go cracker thin and amazing they don't  have many options on crust but there double crust pizza is also very tastey
Review Source:Nice local pizza place with a large menu and fast service. I stopped in and ordered a Beef n' Cheese with a side of fries to go. It was very tasty! The beef had good flavor and they piled on the cheese and baked it to perfection. The only thing that kept me from giving it a perfect score was the sandwich was a little dry, next time I'll ask them to dip it for me. Next time you want a Italian Beef and don't want to go to the usual places, give Papa's a try.
Review Source:I ordered a pizza from there on yesterday. It was the worse pizza I have had in awhile. First, it was cold in some places on the pizza. Second, it didn't taste right at all. I didn't enjoy it. I ate half of it thinking it would get better. It didn't. I threw away the other half of it :-( What a waste.
Review Source:I have grown up on this pizza, making participating in the local school's  fund raiser night out there a no brainer .
The regular thin crust pizza was crisp and thin like a pizza on a cracker making the flavor of the sauce, cheese, sausage, and mushroom stand out not having to fight the dough taste.
*caution- because the crust is so thin you can eat a lot more pizza than normal.
The double-decker is even more good flavor. Most expect a thick crust pizza when they hear double-decker. Here they stuff more toppings between two thin crust. This is a reason to eat with enough people to justify ordering both types of pizza and enjoy a little of each.
Our group enjoyed the meal and the great attentive service.
On the negative side, the dinning room is outdated (okay with me) and the strip mall they are located in is creepy.
Yelp warned me to expect the unexpected. Armed with the forewarned mindset, this is exactly what I expected. Thanks, Yelp.
I guess if Papa's served horrible pizza, one could say the exterior of this restaurant wasn't surprising. Backhanded compliment, Papa. Give your face a sprucing! You deserve it.
I like that Papa's Pizza isn't gloaty in its design, but it has the potential to be one of the best thin crust pizza in its neighborhood. I ate here two separate times with two separate Q family members. A combined three Q's thoughts after din-din, "Oh God. I have to stop." You know that feeling you have after eating something so good you forgot to stop and allow your brain some time to realize that you're full? Throwing up was out of the question as this pizza was to good to part with. The sauce was a wee sweet, which I love. The crust is thin and crunchy, and the cheese is perfectly browned. Definitely worth returning to and I will  make a conscious effort to continue eating and ignore my bloated gut.
Get a thin crust. Get the Mama's Special. Be happy. Â BBQ sauce, cheese, sausage, bacon, and onion all just go together so well, on that crispy thin crust. Â Good stuff indeed.
The prices are reasonable and there are plenty of other menu items to choose from. Â That Double-Decker pizza does sound interesting...
Since moving to Woodridge, it had taken me a little time to find a neighborhood pizza place that I liked the best. Finally, I have decided that Papa's Pizza is the spot! Whenever I want a last minute pizza, Papa's is where I turn to.
I prefer their thin crust with sausage. My boyfriend adds pepperoni on his side and that tastes good too. Sometimes, we order the double decker pizza. This is a great alternative to the typical thin crust. It takes a bit longer to cook. But, it is a special treat. The double decker is basically a thicker baked crust.
Their appetizers are not anything to write home about though. Papa's has your run of the mill appetizers such as mozzarella sticks, french fries, garlic bread, cheese garlic bread, etc. I think the only thing that prevents me from going to Papa's all of the time over say, Home Run Inn, would be their lack of creativeness on their appetizers.
The atmosphere is a bit dated and strange at Papa's. It's pretty dark inside and the decor is very 70's/early 80's. However, the service is very great. The waitresses are all very attentive and very sweet.
I have always meant to try their chicken because it looks really good. But, every time I go there I feel the need to have the pizza!
I would definitely recommend Papa's if you are from the area and are looking for your local favorite pizza spot.
Papa's Pizza is a familiar place for me. While it has been a while, I ate here alot when I was younger. After seeing some coupons in local mailers (you know the ones), I took my coupon and ordered a pizza. Strangely, it really hasn't changed my over the years (inside or in carry out). Neither has the food. My friends have continued eating here over the years and for good reason. They ate everything from pizza to chicken, beefs and burgers. I remember the made a very solid chicken, and made a hidden gem of a beef & cheese (if I remember correctly, the load the beef & cheese, then melt the cheese under a warmer- again, going off memory). With my friends still eating here and having some good meals, I thought now is the time to make a visit. Papa's Pizza, like Doggie Diner, is what one could call a "Woodridge Institution" by many since they've been around so long.
Many pizza places from my youth have gone down hill or out of business. Upon further review, this place is not one of them. Again, I prefer deep dish/pan pizza but won't back away from eating a piece of thin crust. I'll say this. Their thin crust is solid- soft but not too crispy. I normally order sausage & mushroom on a pizza. Today, I did the Papa's Special (sausage, mushroom, onions, green peppers) & it was just as I remembered. It had PLENTY of toppings and a nice balance of cheese and sauce. Great flavor but not overpowering. Pizza will take about 20 minutes and are pretty busy on weekends nights (after 6PM). I know this based on the parking I see there during those times. They have a sister location in Bolingbrook (ironically, right next to my barber). It's worth a try, especially if you're in the area.
Papa's Pizza is THE BEST! Â I've been going here since I can remember (at least since I was 8) and was always a fan of their pizza and chicken. Â As an adult I got my husband hooked and we visited almost every Friday night getting our pizza and cheese nuggets...then...we moved out of state.
Oh how we miss the Papa's Pizza. Â We've lived in two different states since IL and NOTHING compares to Papa's thin crust pizza. Â I might just say it's perfection. Â We visit the area about twice a year and ALWAYS make sure to stop at Papa's for a fun night out.
After a long day of checking out houses with both sets of pfigs, the wife and I decided it would only be appropriate to bring them out to a local dinner! Â Thus we pop onto mobile Yelp thanks to the Iphone, and we find ourselves being welcomed into Papa's Pizza Place!
It's definitely a family atmosphere, and fairly quiet when we first arrive around 5ish on a weekend. Â By the time we leave around 6:45ish, the place is pretty much packed with what I can only guess are locals who know their stuff.
Here's the skinny: Â Thin crust pizza: Â Excellent thin crust pizza and easily ranks in my top 10 thin crust pizza places of my life. Â Very enjoyable, fresh ingredients (no ridiculous canned mushrooms here) and likely a reason that we'll be back once we're living in Woodridge area permenantly.
Here's the not so skinny: Â Double decker: Â Interesting concept that actually works fairly well! Â Essentially, a double crust that's a thicker version of their thin crust... It's pretty enjoyable, but ultimately their thin crust still wins the show. Â Worth trying if you've never had it to make up your own mind about their creation.
Verdict: Â Excellent pizza place for locals or if you in the area. Â Stop in, get a thin crust if you like that crispy thin crust style, and enjoy!
It's too bad there's not a rating less than one star. Â How is this place still operating? Â When it comes to Chicago and its pizza market, there is little room for error. Â Now, I would never take a small chain like this and compare it to the success of, say, Lou Malnati's, but this place is simply terrible!
1) They will not deliver to our complex
2) The dining room is tiny and ancient - it looks like it was ripped out of my grandmother's old trailer home.
3) The food is disgusting. Â No flavor whatsoever in their pizza, which was literally just dripping with grease (and it was just a cheese pizza; no meat!).
4) The wait staff was not very attentive.
5) The wait time was ridiculous. Â Seems that they favor the kitchen to their delivery customers (the ones they choose to deliver to...)
I made the mistake of trying this place twice, and never again. Â There are so many other better options out there. Â
Why anyone eats here and likes it I'll never understand. Â Do the people who swear by this place receive special treatment from the management? Â Do they serve them the good pizzas, and serve the ones that fell on the floor to the rest? Â Have the people who rank this place 5 stars ever had anyone else's pizza? Â Do they know what they're missing?
Oh, and how about those prices? Â Where do they get off charging so much for...well, anything? Â I suppose they would need to make up for the lack of customers.
My expectations were a little high walking in this place. Â While already a fan of Dan's pizza & familiar with the infamous double decker style pizza, I was curious to try this place out. Â Wasn't crazy about the place located in the seedy section 8 part of town, which I had no idea Woodridge had. Â After seeing the big menu on the wall & it's carryout version on the table, I couldn't help but think that maybe this place & Dan's were somewhat related since their menu formats were similar.
I ordered a 14'' 1 topping double decker ($21), which took 20 minutes. (the same as Dan's) Â The only difference I saw was that the prices here seemed to be a few dollars more. Â After my first taste, I felt somewhat underwhelmed. Â I was expecting it to taste pretty similar to the other place. Â Visually, it looked the same but, taste wise, it just didn't make it for me. Â The pie just didn't have a good amount of flavor. Â I'm not bashing this place, especially since I got great service but, I was expecting a lot more since the food was kinda expensive.
This is one of the best (if not THE best) pizzas in the Western suburbs. In my four-year search for a pizza place that could live up to my South-Side Chicago upbringing expectations, I had mistaken this one (ironically, the closest one to house) for a Papa John's and kept avoiding it. It wasn't until I tried Dan's Pizza on Maple in Downers Grove that I thought my quest had ended. But a little further than I'd like to drive usually, on my second visit there I asked if they delivered to Woodridge. When they asked "what part? and I said "83rd & Janes," they suggested I just go to "Papa's Pizza Place" right there instead (same family, same recipe).
The best thing about Papa's is consistency. Every pizza I've had there (as well as every one I had at Dan's) has been perfect. Whether ordering only one or two toppings or ordering it "loaded" (my favorite is sausage, peperoni, tomatoes, garlic, and black olives), personal care is always taken to assure perfection! I never have to worry any more that the pizza won't come out right or change the way I order it "extra-thin, not-burnt") depending on the toppings (they know how to do their job).
Also enjoy their fried chicken, antipasto salad, and garlic bread. Heard their chili (new menu item) is pretty good too, but I'm yet to give it a try.
When I was a kid, I use to live across the street from this place. Â So we would eat this pizza all the time. Â Recently I had this pizza after being away for 20 years. Â Man, this pizza is GREAT. Â The place was packed when I went to pick up the pizza. Â With good reason. Â Crust is crispy, sauce is not to sweet, and the toppings are really fresh. Â A good sausage is suppose to be on the sweet side. Â These guys have great sausage! Â If you want authetic, home made pizza. Â Come over this way, and if your out of the way, make an effort to get over here. Â It's well worth it.
Review Source:Okay, the pizza here tastes far better than the location would present itself to.
My Dad introduced to this place and I reluctantly fell in love... it's not a very young, hip place but damn is it good! I've gotten takeout from here on many occasions and had truly blissful experiences eating it. I'm a huge thin crust fan and they know how to do it the right way.
The interior is really hard to describe but it's not what you'd expect. Inside is very clean and I've never seen it busy... in fact I've never been here when we weren't the only table... but then again, I've only come during the week. The deco is kind of 24 hour cozy diner-esque but for some reason, I really like it. It's very warm and inviting, unlike the exterior.
I defo recommend the thin crust here along with any of the appetizers really. It's quality food at a reasonable price.
Old fashioned thin crust pizza from Papa's is in a leaque of their own. Homemade pizza sauce receipes with fresh ingredients is what keeps me coming back for more. My personal favorite is the "Mama's Special" made with BBQ sauce (instead of red sauce), Onions, Bacon (they make their own), and Sausage.
Powered by a friendly staff that will welcome you as family is why they have been in business since the 70's. Papa's also makes their own Italian Beef and sweet peppers, then coated with melted mozzarella cheese hits the spot every time. I am going to stop writing because I am getting hungry again :)
I have never had better thin crust pizza than Papa's. Â The crust is thin and crisp (not overly yeasty) and the tomato sauce perfectly seasoned. Â Â Even their salads and fried mozz cheese sticks are great. Â The wood-paneled dining room has a dark, intimate cozy atmosphere, very warm and inviting. Â I wish this place were in the city, because it's so hard for me to get to woodridge. Â But whenever I am in the western burbs, I always try to get a pizza here.
Review Source:I grew up nearby this place and have lived on this stuff ever since. Even though I now live in the tri-city area, I still make the 35 minute drive as often as I can.
If you go here, you NEED to get the double-decker pizza. Thin crust, two layers of goodness. Hand-rolled, chewy and crispy at the same time dough - curled up at the edges....
I've probably had 500 pizzas from here in my lifetime and don't think I've yet tried the regular thin or pan. The double-decker is simply that great. Nothing like it. Zesty, distinct sauce that your palette remembers long after eating it. Ample, fresh toppings. Incredible stuff.
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