Papa’s

Pizza had good quality cheese and sausage on it, but not my favorite stylr of pizza. Crust was bready, similar to Brunos.
Caesar salad was really nicely executed but pretty expensive for portion.
Side salad was huge and very fresh.
Crabcake burger was really well done. with lots of real creab and was not deep fried, but flat grilled and crispy/​salty.
Atmosphere was nice, and the service was very good.
Drinks served were excellent. There was a bloody mary ordered at our table and it looked fantastic.
Overall a good value… food quality was pretty high. Will definitely return.

One of the few chances I’ve gotten to eat in Culver, but I’d say it’s pretty good for a lazy weekend with a view over the lake. Their pizza was super yummy, and large went a long way. Had enough left overs to go for 2 days!
I also got the crab cake special, which was large as well. The remoulade was so good, we threw some of that on the buffalo pizza! We left with full and happy tummies.
It’s a pretty nice establishment with friendly and accommodating staff, but prepared, it’s a little pricey.

The only positive thing about my most recent experience here was the service, the wait staff is constantly moving and doing. They are cheerful dedicated and knowledgeable. Now on to the reason for two stars, the food. Their lackluster miniscule portions are the cause of my disappointment. I ordered the crab cake, it was reasonably sized but not for the price. It was overly seasoned with black pepper and seemingly nothing else, their remoulade was more akin to miracle whip or thousand island dressing than the savoury slightly spicy sauce it should have been. My boyfriend had their «home made» lasagna, I believe that would be true if by home made you meant manufactured in a food processing plant and flash frozen to seal in the factory «freshness». The portion was tiny, which they tried to conceal with a false bottomed plate smothered in sloppy marinara. The garlic bread was a stale crust they attempted to resurrect by drenching it in butter and vigorously microwaving I’m sure. Yet again the only redeeming value of this place was the service, our server graciously accepted our criticism of the food (which was much less harsh and wordy than presented here) and removed the nearly untouched lasagna from our bill. The experience still hit my wallet for over $ 30 for two side salads, one drink, and a crab cake.

Nice service cute décor good beer selection. Very expensive for average food. Dry pizza, dry risotto (a special), both lacking flavor. Should have gone to Corndance.

We ate there twice while daughter was at the academy and we really disliked the food and the service. The food was very greasy, one pizza had a pool of grease in the middle. Pasta dishes were tasteless and oily.
Daughter did order pizza delivery from there frequently and liked it but, for dine in, blah.

I’ll make this short.
I love Papa’s.
The pizza, for the area, is some of the absolute best. The beer selection is perfect for beer snobs with MANY rare beers on the list (they’ve been known to carry Zombie Dust). The calzones are where it’s at for your money. Completely customizable, and so big you can eat half there and have the rest for breakfast. Their marinara is some of the best and I savor every bite.
Set on beautiful Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, eating at Papa’s in a treat no matter the season.

For pizza, in the middle of nowhere Indiana, this is top notch. I have been going to Papa’s since i went to school there, and every time i visit. Great pizza, and a bar to handle sour large group of friends.
Cheers,
D

I’ve gone back and forth between 3 and 4 stars for Papa’s. I live in Chicago so have had some really good pizza, with that said I give their pizza ³⁄₅ stars. Within our group, the BBQ chicken pizza and sausage/​pepperoni pizzas were big hits. I give Papa’s ⁴⁄₅ for service and ambience. They quickly sat my rowdy party of 12. Food came out fast and water was always full. It is always a plus when the waitress is very willing to work with splitting of checks, as I know this is a pain. I was also impressed with their extensive beer list, although I did not order anything. Prices were a bit steep outside of the pizza realm. I enjoyed the many album covers on the wall and the entire set up was great for families and groups, with the bar sectioned off. Great place for brews and za!

Great pizza for the area. I have had some of Chicago’s best Pizza so I’m a bit spoiled. Papa’s is some of the best your going to get in this area without a long drive. They were able to seat our large party of 16 which was a plus. Service was prompt and they were able to handle multiple checks at the same table. When back in Culver we will be back to this establishment.

I have eaten pizza all over the world, including in Italy, and nothing comes close to Papa’s. I’m convinced it’s the best on the planet. My only complaint is the high price. But the value matches the pricing, so that makes this pizza a special treat every time.

Good pizza but as others mentioned it is VERY overpriced. Dined there one afternoon with family. They brought the pizza incorrectly three times before getting it right. Would have thought they might have taken something off the price of the pizza for us waiting over an hour, nope… full price. I think they feel like they are the only game in town.

Papas is great food, but again — very expensive. Pizza is delicious but even a small one will run you about $ 15. If you opt to get it delivered, which they will do, it is an additional $ 3 or so, even if you are right down the street! and you have to tip the driver additionally so that small pizza will run you over $ 20! Also Papas is only open after 4 pm, so don’t plan on going there for lunch or you will be sorely surprised when you arrive!

5 Subway Subs have NOTHING on 5 dollar calzones at Papa’s. I don’t know anyone in Culver that hasn’t eaten at Papa’s and it’s delicious. I also don’t know anyone who has gotten anything but the pizza or calzone so I would stick with that and enjoy.

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Culver. I’ve been going to Papa’s for the last 8 years. As a summer camper at the Academies we always had it delivered, and as a counselor we frequented it often as it was so close to campus.
You HAVE to try the chicken alfredo pizza. I’ve never actually had anything but pizza, but it’s fabulous. Sometimes I crave it out of nowhere.

Amazing pizza — go for the «Papa’s Special» or «Vegi» anytime. Ask to sit in the bar to avoid the family scene. A Culver tradition.