James’cafe

This is the best and most unique pie anywhere. It has been here a loooong time and hopefully will remain. And the prices are ridiculously low. Go here every chance I get.

Certainly unique. Polite staff, felt very out of place though as for some reason other patrons kept staring in my direction. (I was wearing a t-​shirt, jeans and boots, nothing out of the ordinary). Had only a pizza and beer, so I can’t speak for anything else. This was dough, sauce and cheese, but not traditional pizza by any stretch of the imagination. The sauce was bland, the crust was unique, slightly doughy, almost under-​cooked in some areas and slightly crispy in others, not sure how they accomplished this, but it made for a unique pie, which I can appreciate. Here comes the kicker, they put American cheese, yes, White American cheese on it. It was slightly burnt in some areas which again made for an interesting and not unpleasant textural difference from slice to slice, but it came out piping hot (normally a good thing) but molten American cheese is no joke. Be wary if you’re not a common diner here as you will get burned, Once it cooled, it became cold and oddly congealed very quickly. The two slices at the optimal temperate for consumption were a unique departure from pizza normality, but the first and latter slices simply weren’t enjoyable. Not bad, but I’m not sure I would return.

The best pizza in the coal region! I stop here every time I’m home. Hot cheese and pepperoni… You will not be disappointed!

I’ve been eating James’ pizza since I was a child visiting my grandparents in Shamokin. I’m now a 40-​year-​old man living in a NYC suburb and I wish there was a way to get this shipped out our way so I could enjoy it on a more regular basis. Although, my waist-​line thanks me ;) It’s really terrific, and very unique. People can keep their arguments over Brooklyn pie, Chicago deep-​dish — whatevs. For me (and those already in the know) the magic slice lives in a quiet, historic former coal-​mining mecca and is worthy of the pilgrimage to taste something so darn good. I just took a yearly jaunt to Knoebel’s — and my mother «gifted» her kids with some take-​home James’ pizza for our coolers. Coolest mom ever. Eating it now, smiling ear-​to-​ear, and wanted to spread the love.

Always come back here when I come home. Excellent Pizza! Great prices and friendly people. Never had a bad time here.

Best Pizza on the planet. I’ve been around the world but I always come back to this place for great tasting and very original pizza. Try the hot cheese and steak if you really want to spoil yourself. The wings are also great with some BlueCheese and celery. Love it.

I grew up on this pizza and still love it just as much as I did (maybe more) as when I was younger. Its a hidden gem in a coal dusty town. Not to mention coal region prices!

Best pizza in town… a definite must try!