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Pizza Papalis

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553 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226-2932
Detroit, MI 48226

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(313) 961-8020
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When I first went to Pizza Papalis, I looked at the menu and thought people had to be crazy to spend $15 on a small pizza. I actually left and refused to support a place that wou...

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Altough the food was good. Not all orders were completed. The waiter completely ommitted one of the four orders in our party of four. The order did not come all at the same tim...

Mighty good considering not in Chicago 9/7/2004

Boyfriend and I ate along Greek Town and this was 1 spot we both agreed we had to try. We're from Chicago, so we know Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizzas. The atmosphere was live & kickin'. It is kid-friendly, and consists of two floors. Alot of people and buzzin', but the tables weren't overcrowded next to each other like other places. The wait is a reasonable 35-45 min. for deep dish. Now the pizza looks great and tastes great. Sauce is good and very cheesy. But I found the crust a little too dry and thick for my taste. more
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The BEST PIZZA 6/24/2004

Growing up in Detroit, I knew Pizza Papalis was the best pizza. It wasn't until I moved to Dallas, TX that I realized I was right all along. Nothing compares to Pizza Papalis! Now, I have my Mom bring me a pizza when she comes to visit from Detroit, and it's the first place I visit when I go to Detroit to visit. To try their pizza is to LOVE it!!! I miss it so much!! Pros: Great Food, Great Location more
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As good as it gets! 6/3/2004

As far as deep dish. chicago-style pizza's go this is hands-down the best I have ever had. I compare every other pizza to Pizza Papalis. Go there and enjoy. Pros: Great Pizza, Greek town atmosphere Cons: , Long cooking time more
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Buddy's is still better. 1/30/2004

There's a Buddy's and a Pizza Papalis within about a block of each other in Dearborn so I decided I'd try out the Pizza Papalis. Now I wish I would have gone to Buddy's. Never have I not finished my half of the pizza for any reason except that I was too full. It was good, but simply not good enough. Pros: Good service, Nice atmosphere more
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The Absolute Best 12/11/2003

Great atmosphere, good service, and the best pizza in a 100 mile radius. If you get it to-go, make sure you use metallic silverware. The pizza is so thick, that plastic stuff might not hold up. Park at Greektown Casinos and walk up. Maybe you'll win some cash on the way to the get some good eats. more
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overrated 10/19/2003

I need to preface this review by mentioning that I'm not the number one proponent of chicago-style, deep-dish pizza, I'm a thin crust man. Even given this, I find Pizzapapalis overrated. The crust is so thick that its often undercooked and doughy. The sauce is glopped on liberally to the point of being sickening but I think thats more a standard hazard with this kind of pizza. I will say that the toppings used are very fresh. All in all, I've had deep dish in Chicago and while its not my favorite I feel that this is not even the best representative of it. I've never understood the hype this place gets Pros: Fresh toppings Cons: Dough undercooked, Oversauced more
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Better than Chicago 8/8/2003

I have been in Europe studying for the past five months, and this is one of the things I missed about our great country! I'm quite the pizza fan, and this is by far the best I have found. Pros: clean, exceptional value, friendly staff more
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Pizza Papalis is the place to go!! 7/24/2003

I'm originally from the Detroit area and whenever I come home, I make it a NECESSITY to visit Pizza Papalis...the food is great and I like the atmosphere. The only thing that would be a little frustating is the wait...but once you sit down and get your pizza, the wait was well worth it. 2 thumbs up! Pros: food, atmosphere, location Cons: wait time, parking more
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seafood deep dish... 3/7/2003

...this is one of the best pizzas I have had evah! As with all of PP's pizza, its rich, cheesey, the sauce is wonderfully favored, and you actually have large chunks of seafood (as opposed to tiny shrimp-like processed thingies...) Its a stample in the greektown area and if you are in their delivery zone, their pizzas (and other items on the menu) are great for parties... kelly P Pros: inexpensive, good atmosphere, taste Cons: parking more
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Best in Detroit 3/6/2003

If you want stuffed pizza, then this is the only choice outside of Chicago. You'll wait to sit and it takes a good 45 mins to get your pie but it is worth the wait. more
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Detroits Best 2/10/2003

This is the best pizza place in the Detroit. And it is located in the Greektown area. more
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fantabulous 1/9/2003

I love pizza Papalis. There pizza is thick and cheesy. There VIP is to die for. One or two pieces and you are stuffed. Best in Town. more
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Greektown 1/6/2003

Great food...But the service is lousy and very crowded...blah blah more
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Whats all the fuss? 1/3/2003

When I first moved to metro Detroit 3 years ago, all I heard about was Pizza Papalis, and how great their ""pies"" were. I have now made 4 and final visit there (I am not sure why I even went 4 times other than to just keep giving them a chance). Their pizzas aren't worth the long waits, and incredibly HIGH prices! This is one ""hotspot"" that is completely overrated! Cons: High Price, Kids Menu EXPENSIVE, Overrated more
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ick 1/1/2003

The pizza was cold. We waited like minutes as I watched my waitress laugh with her co-workers. Nasty cold pizza and no tip. I will never return to PP again. more
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Lackadaisical Service 12/24/2002

Altough the food was good. Not all orders were completed. The waiter completely ommitted one of the four orders in our party of four. The order did not come all at the same time. The waiter was somewhat snappy when we confronted him with the problem. Pros: good pizza, happening location, near casino Cons: poor service, street food beggers, near casino more
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delivery only 12/19/2002

Never been to the restaurant, but have had it delivered a dozen times. Always a great pie - especially the seafood. Customers always love it. Figure two slices max per adult male. Not really your traditional pizza though. Pros: unique, huge Cons: expensive more
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Too Rich 11/28/2002

This pizza is very rich and heavy. I personally prefer a more traditional style pizza. more
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OK, but not #1 11/27/2002

Still a good deep dish pie. However, the best pizzaria must also have thin crust that lives up to the original pizza pie. The Pap just doesn't get it, top 5, but not numero uno. more
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Not Great 11/27/2002

I eat Pizza Papalis pizza at least once a month, but only because its the only pizza place around my office that serves individual size pizza. Therefore, I only eat it because of the convienence and certainly not due to its taste. Which is average, at best. Pros: quick, close by, right size Cons: taste, price, taste more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Elbow-to-elbow pizza fans crowd the place waiting for their pies. Expect a 35- to 40-minute wait while a deep-dish bakes. If time is of the essence ask for a flat pizza. Crusts...

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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 11am - 1am
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown
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