Papa’s Pizza

I wanted to give these guys 5 stars, because I remember them from my childhood. I ordered a delivery, pizza and pop, and the delivery guy walked up with just the pizza. The total was $ 18 and the delivery guy took the $ 20 bill from my hand and just put it in his pocket. Not even offering me any change. I usually tip $ 5, so this was a bargain. He then asked me if I still wanted the pops. «I paid for ‘em didn’t I,» I responded. He came back with them when I was done with the pizza. The pizza was ok, nothin’ special, service sucked. I’d go somewhere else.

What can I say about Papa’s Pizza? Well, I know what I can’t say. I can’t say it’s great pizza. I can’t say it’s a good value for the money.
I have to agree with the other reviewer regarding the «Crisco issue.» Papa’s Pizza is, by far, the greasiest pizza I’ve ever had. And as a big old fat man who loves pizza (and anything greasy), even I was a bit disgusted by the amount of grease on this pie. There were literally pools of grease floating on top of the cheese.
Also, when I called, I told them I had just moved to the area and was looking for «my new pizza place.» Since an older man answered the phone, I suspected he was a manger or owner, but I really don’t know. But just by saying I was a first time customer, you’d think they’d take a little extra care making the pizza. When it arrived, it was overcooked. It hadn’t turned black, but what should have been golden brown cheese was a dark brownish-​red. Eating the pizza, it felt like you were biting through a piece of cellophane on top because the cheese was so overcooked and rubbery (in a bad way).
I’m really trying to think of a reason to give them two stars, but I can’t. It was just a terrible pizza all around.

Okay, I’m pretty much at the opposite end of the spectrum of Malana’s review. I think eating Papa’s pizza is like eating a pizza slathered in Crisco.
To this I say… just…NO.
The pizza is worth zero stars, but I have to throw this establishment a bone for both service and longevity. You’ll be hard-​pressed to find a nicer group of people. Service is always top notch. I think the pizza itself wouldn’t be so bad if there was a way to de-​grease it without using half a roll of paper towels. But they’ve definitely withstood the test of time, so apparently… I’m in the minority with my line of thinking, I guess…
If you need a greasy drunk fix, hit Blarney and get their cheese garlic crisp. Pass on Papa’s.

MMMmmm… There is nothing in the universe like a thin cheese Papa’s pizza or a stuffed crust cheese Papa’s pizza or…
Get it? I know that my list could go on and on and on, but no matter how old I get there are nights when I want nothing more than my Papa’s fix. Oak Forest has plenty of pizza establishments but Papa’s is just… So. Freaking. Good.
There number has been the same since 1985 I’m sure so give them a call 685-​PAPA and enjoy the yummy cheesy goodness when it arrives.