Papa Christo’s
2 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Papa Christo’s Menu
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Diabetics at Papa Murphy
Most of the pizzas offered at Papa Murphy are relatively low in sugar but high in sodium. You must restrict yourself to one or maximum two slices of any pizza ordered at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic. You can pick salads which are low in sodium to keep your sugar levels in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for Diabetics:
Avoid desserts and salad dressings when you order salads at Papa Murphy. Always skip the Pizzas which are high in sodium content if you are diabetic. Almost all family and large size pizzas are high in sodium and hence should be avoided. Also, avoid stuffed pizzas at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Papa Murphy:
Chicken Bacon Artichoke - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Chicken Garlic - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein
Pepperoni - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 440mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Italian Salad
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein
Garden Salad
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 420mg sodium, 13g carbs, 6g sugar, 6g fiber, 10g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy
Most foods served at Papa Murphy are high in sodium content. However, there are certain Pizzas types and salads that you can try without spiking your blood pressure levels. Also, you must restrict your pizza intake to maximum 2 slices to keep the sodium consumption in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Blood Pressure:
Avoid all Regular Large Pizza Slices and Family Pizza Slices at Papa Murphy. While the sodium content in Regular Medium Pizza Slices is low, we recommend you skip them as well. Also, keep Stuffed Large Pizza Slices and Stuffed Family Pizza Slices at bay when ordering at Papa Murphy. Salads may sound healthy, but most salads offered at Papa Murphy are also high in sodium.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein
Herb Chicken Mediterranean - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Chicken Garlic - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Cream Cheese Frosting
Nutritional Facts: 370 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 13g), 310mg sodium, 35g carbs, 33g sugar, 0g fiber, 3g Protein
Healthy Tips for Dining at Papa Murphy
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High Cholesterol at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy takes care of people with different health preferences and offers multiple varieties of pizzas and salads to choose from. You can order thin crust family or large size pizza to keep the cholesterol levels down at Papa Murphy. Don't eat too many slices and restrict yourself from consuming more than 2 slices to balance your cholesterol levels.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Cholesterol:
Skip the pizzas on the menu under family or large pizza slices. Stuffed family size slices and stuffed large size slices are also high in cholesterol and must be avoided at Papa Murphy. In the Appetizers, make sure to avoid Thick 'n' Cheesy Homebaked Bread. You can enjoy all kinds of salads at Papa Murphy except Chicken Bacon Artichoke Salad for its high cholesterol content.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Italian Salad
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein
Cinnamon Wheel (2 slices of 16)
Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 410mg sodium, 42g carbs, 13g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
S'mores Dessert Pizza (2 slices of 16)
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 290mg sodium, 44g carbs, 18g sugar, 1g fiber, 5g Protein
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Q&A on Papa Murphy
Where's Papa Murphy's located?
Papa Murphy is based out of Vancouver, Washington, United States. Besides that, Papa Murphy can be found in 1300+ locations in the United States and Canada and over 1500 locations worldwide. You can use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy nearby.
How to cook Papa Murphy's Pizza?
Papa Murphy offers take and bake pizzas to its customers who wish to cook pizza at home. Once you take home your Papa Murphy pizza, you need to remove the plastic wrap and preheat oven to 425 degrees for original or thin crust pizza and to 375 degrees for a stuffed pizza or calzone. Simply follow Papa Murphy's instructions for a specific type to enjoy your home baked pizza.
Does Papa Murphy's take EBT?
Yes, Papa Murphy accepts EBT across all its outlets in the United States.
Does Papa Murphy's offer delivery?
Yes! Select locations do offer delivery. You can check with your delivery partner to see if they can deliver food from Papa Murphy nearby. You can always use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy outlet nearby to visit the outlet yourself and order your favorite pizza.
Is Papa Murphy's pizza gluten free?
Papa Murphy has joined hands with Udi's to offer gluten-free crusts for customers looking for gluten-free pizzas at Papa Murphy.
Is Papa Murphy's Pizza Vegan-friendly?
You can order vegan-friendly pizzas at Papa Murphy. Simply customize your order with the right crust, sauce, veggies, garlic, and spices and add your own plant-based meat and vegan cheese while you bake the pizza at home.
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About Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is one of the top pizza chains in the United States. Papa Murphy was formed after the merger of two popular local pizzerias namely Papa Aldo's and Murphy's respectively. The trend of "take and bake" pizzerias gained popularity in the United States during the early 90s. The growing popularity these two take and bake pizzerias located in Hillsboro, Oregon and Petaluma, California respectively gave the idea of a possible merger to Terry Collins.
In 1995, Terry Collins consolidated the merger and founded Papa Murphy and expanded the pizza chain across 1300 outlets in the United States and Canada. Customers can relish Papa Murphy pizzas by simply walking into the nearby Papa Murphy outlet or simply order online or call-in to pick up the order later. Some Papa Murphy outlets also feature a drive-thru window where you can pick up your call-in order. Today, Papa Murphy is owned by MTY Food Group. Papa Murphy is the 5th largest Pizza Chain in the United States.
Healthy Food Options at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is basically a take and bake pizza outlet where customers can order their favorite pizza and enjoy it at home. You can either bake your pizza or grill it as per the instructions mentioned on each pizza crust. Papa Murphy offers a wide range of pizza options such as gluten-free, vegan, veg or non-veg. You can easily choose the right pizza based on your health or food preferences and enjoy a classy pizza at home. Apart from Pizzas, you can also try the salads at Papa Murphy for your healthy cravings.
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Address :
2 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85004 - Phone (602) 261-7780
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Bob D.
Good soups. They have stuffed peppers on Thursdays. One of my favorite downtown lunches.
(4)Craig C.
Good and cheap lunch specials. Be warned, the pizza is giant puffy slices. I'm not a huge fan of this style of pizza, but it was decent, cheap and fast for lunch.
(3)Victor Z.
I love coming here for breakfast, it's conveniently located and Cipriano is always helpful. I usually get the PC eye opener and it's 2 eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee for only $3 you can't beat that! It's a great place to eat it take out and I've always been satisfied with the freshly make food and friendly customer service by owner. Get your own eye opener!
(4)Wanna K.
Great Lunch Special! 2 slices of pizza and a drink for $6 AMAZING Great flavor texture and temperature they have Italian food and sandwiches too. The service is always great I go once every week or so.
(5)J C.
I had the pizza special, which is 2 slices and a medium soda for 6 bucks. Overall, the pizza was pretty good. The crust is not your typical crust, it is thick and doughy. But if you like double dough or double crust, then you will like it. The ingredients were fresh and delicious.
(4)Bacon B.
When I worked at the Renaissance tower, I'd come here when I was too lazy to walk down the street for something better. Because, honestly, their pizza just isn't that great. Or good, really. But I've had the breakfast muffin twice and both times it was beyond awesome! Just the right amount of grease to let you know it's good. And super cheap!
(3)S C.
I have tried the pizza several times and find it rather bland. Recently I tried the breakfast sandwich to go, they put two huge eggs on it and a lot of bacon but the container was filled with grease and liquid which made a soggy inedible mess. The service is always friendly though so I keep giving it another try.
(2)Robert M.
We discovered the breakfast special during our morning stroll to our usual spot and decided to check it out. The special included 2 eggs, toast, country potatoes and a small coffee for $2.75. The breakfast was very home-style, reminded me of breakfast your mom would make while on a camping trip. We sat, caught up on the latest corporate buzz and watched a little Good Morning America on the flat screen television. Kelly Clarkson was about to perform her new smash single "Stronger". It's a nice catchy tune. I've never been a fan but this song makes me like her just a little more. Aside from the breakfast special, they serve additional items like egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, pizza, Philly cheese steak and other random food items.
(3)Chris D.
When I used to work in downtown Phoenix I'd come here for lunch if I hadn't brought mine. I'd always get the pasta special which comes with the pasta, soup, bread stick, and a drink. You can get a free refill. A few times I got a breakfast burrito there and they're made to order. They were decent. Its unfortunate that this is the only affordable place to eat anything in downtown Phoenix. Sometimes Sheriff Joe and his security team eat here if you'd like to catch a glimpse of him. On rare occasions the owners are rude. But that's rare so maybe they were having a bad day.
(4)Taylor C.
This is the best bang for your buck pizza in downtown Phoenix. $6 ($5.45 plus tax I think) gets you stuffed on homemade DECENT pizza and a soda...a great lunch on a budget. It's about 3 blocks from my office so I love to walk down here and grab a quick couple slices and soda. They usually have 5 or 6 different varieties out - a couple vegetarian options which I've never tried becuase let's be honest, why would I? My favorite is probably their pepperoni and jalapeno pizza. They do sell out of their pizza so you wanna get there during the rush if that's what you want...I got there at about 1:15 and they were sold out today - he said they sold out at 12:45...that's a little earlier than usual I think, but even if you get there late the pizza just isn't as fresh. I got a turkey/ham sandwich special today. $6.50 and it came with a soda and a cup of the homemade chicken and dumpling soup. Great flavor and SO filling! The sandwich was fantastic (even though absolutely not what I felt like eating) - it had some kind of oil or dressing on it that I couldn't put my finger on, but it was way better than the mustard/mayo I was expecting. I was shocked to see a review on here criticizing the owners...these are by the far the nicest and most polite family owned restaurant I've ever seen. My friend and I have a game where we like to see how many times they say "Thank you." Sometimes you might get thanked 10 times! They really do show that they appreciate your business and choosing their restaurant. As always, I'll be back!
(4)Julene S.
For $6 after tax I got a medium drink and 2 huge slices of fresh pizza and this has to be one of the best slices of cheese pizza I've ever eaten! You can taste the herbs, the crust is perfect and it's an AWESOME value!!! Will definitely be going back!
(5)Ava P.
I was sort of disappointed with Papa Christo's because the signs around downtown directing you to their place state they have Chicago- style pizza. There's nothing Chicago-y about it. And the sausage is awful...those little balls that taste exactly like the type of sausage you get on a frozen pizza from a grocery store...exactly. The plain cheese is much better. The cheese has a slight tartness to it that makes it pretty tasty, like a mild kasseri. But even though the puffy crust is beautiful to look at it doesn't have any taste, very bland. Papa Christo's serves Vienna Beef brand hotdogs so of course those are delicious. You can't go wrong with that brand. I got the lunch special which is $5.50 (with tax it comes to $6 even). You get two slices of pizza and a fountain drink. The two guys who work behind the counter are very friendly and helpful and keep everything running smoothly even when it's busy. And it does get busy. Every table inside the place was packed when I was there and even though there are tables outside, I got the last one. The outside tables aren't exclusively Papa Christo's though, they're part of Renaissance Square so people who work in the surrounding buildings relax there with their sack lunches. I'd say don't expect seating if you get there at lunchtime, especially 12 to 1. You can sit on the little two foot wall that surrounds the mini-park a few hundred yards away but it seems to attract characters. There were two homeless people really getting busy in there... it makes you think about the phrase "get a room", I guess they have nowhere else to go. Papa Christo's opens at 7am for breakfast but closes at 3 in the afternoon and are only open Monday through Friday.
(3)Amber A.
I have been back a couple of times and I find the food delicious and very affordable. I reccomend the spinach feta pizza. I also reccomend the ham sandwich. It was toasty and delicious. I am a fan!
(4)Jared F.
Okay this place is a solid joint for a quick downtown lunch that won't cost you much. The pizza looks wonderful from the windows... I suspect they get a lot of customers who are walking by with the beautiful looking pizza. Sadly I can say that while the pizza isn't horrible it's not as good as it looks. It's alright pizza... and sometimes you are alright with alright pizza. They had a lot of other menu choices so when I have a chance I'll check them out. They also have a pretty good deal for a downtown place 2 slices and drink for $6 even which if you know anything about downtown is hard to beat. The staff was friendly as well. So I'll be going back in the future.
(3)Art R.
Small little Mom and Pop restaurant, nothing fancy, pasta and salad was so so but the pizza was tasty. Friendly, fast service and good lunch specials.
(4)Dolores G.
Woking just a block away I try to vary my lunch options (when I forget or was too lazy to pack my lunch). I have been here twice and both times just got the lunch pizza special (2 slices and a soda for $6). The slices are large, the crust thick the sauce and toppings are (good) average. On both occasions I took a piece of pizza home for later. There are more options on the menu and offer more than one special for lunch usually. Even when super busy during the lunch hour I have found the service to be quick and friendly.
(3)Stephen F.
Just had some FANTASTIC pizza at Papa Christos. It's PACKED for lunch every day of the week. There's a reason why locals keep coming back. My wife and I had pepperoni and the vegie pizza with spinach, feta and mushrooms. Excellent! Very fresh ingredients. Hot out of the oven. Served fast. Met the owner (Horatio). He's very friendly. From Romania. Family owned.
(5)Dave B.
Pizza by-the-slice, and it sucks. The pizza crust is spongy and the rest of the pizza just lacks much flavor at all. They have a "two slices and soda" lunch special which, if I recall correctly, is under $6. If you just need to fill your gut with something ... why not? It's just rather depressing that there's really no good place to get a decent slice in downtown Phoenix.
(2)WeWho E.
Nice ma and pa pizza joint, great pizza special.
(4)Allen M.
Some of the best pizza in town. Fresh ingredients in both the pizza and the pasta. I've tried different menu items and you can't go wrong with anything you order. The place is very clean and nicely decorated. Fast service and friendly staff.
(5)Zira G.
This is a Downtown Phoenix lunch joint so the hours are very limited, basically it's only open for business people on their lunch hour. They are a super cute Italian mom & pop (real Italians from Italy) place. The menu is a veritable whats what of meat-lovers foods: pizzas, cheese steaks, Italian hot and cold sandwiches, etc. So I'm vegetarian and they were very nice about making me some pasta with marinara sauce. The sauce was yummy and flavorful with garlic and the perfect spices. In order to write this review I consulted my coworkers (who do eat meat) and they assured me that the pizza and other meat items are equally delicious.
(4)Aubrey A.
Great family business. I've been coming for lunch for a year now. They have fresh soups and specials that change daily...the variety and price keeps me coming back!
(5)Delia M.
Great place, great food, and a beautiful environment. Friendly family owned place, good prices, lots of great options. Could eat here every day of the week!
(5)Jethro S.
pizza is good and you can get 2 big slices with the lunch special, friendly, family owned restuarant
(3)Mike H.
First things first - the pizza LOOKS better than it tastes. As you're standing in line either waiting for your pick up or ordering on the spot...you're forced to look at that beautiful pizza. The cheese looks gooey, the toppings fresh, and the crust crusty. It looked so good to me that I ended up ordering a slice even though I had already called something else in. I got ham and pepperoni. It was honestly irresistible looking in its tray. But when I got it back to the office I was like, "Oh." I could see that it wasn't as thick as I first thought, and a bit more grease than expected too. The crust had the consistency that I like - crusty and, well...crusty. But its taste was less than stellar, just kinda bland and greasy. So now I know all that glitters isn't gold. Now on to what I actually ordered - the Italian beef. I never had one like this before - its more like a hoagie than the thing I'm used to getting everywhere else. The meat was thicker and chunkier (that's what she said), whole slices of green peppers, and really no juice. Don't get me wrong, though...it tasted great. Everything was fresh and the meat ended up being very tender and juicy. I even liked the bread it was on. But its not my beloved italian beef sandwich I'm used to. I went again the next day. This time I ordered the gyro, with the idea that if they get the gyro wrong I can take them off of my wall of menus. It was a traditional gyro with cucumber sauce, onions, tomato and a soft pita...but it was only ordinary. Again, it tasted fine and good, but it wasn't one of the best I've had. And like the day before, I got messed up while I was in line looking at the food trays. This time they had baked wing dings! 50 cent a wing was a bit expensive, but those little things were absolutely delicious! They were seasoned so well. And not greasy at all. So good! Two things about this place that will make me come back more than the food - the service and the prices. The lady that works the cashier has such a warm smile and manner, like an old Italian mama. And what I assume is the boss/owner was also very friendly and bubbly. The prices are some of the best in this downtown area that I've found so far. I mean, under $5 for an Italian beef or a gyro??? When I got the pizza slice and the IB, I only paid like $8.50 or so. ONE salad costs that much at some places. There is not a whole lotta room inside and seems to fill up quick, but there is seating outside too. So to sum it up, If you didn't bring a lunch to work and have about $5, you can go here and have a tasty lunch. A neat place.
(4)Lisa C.
Geoff B., I had a similar bad experience. I ordered a chicken sandwich at this restaurant without mayo -- after waiting quite a while (I was one of two people in line), I finally received my sandwich. I checked the sandwich outside, just to be sure it had no mayo...it did. I returned, told the man who took my order (perhaps the owner?) that the sandwich had mayo -- he grabbed it from my hands, and gave it to one of his workers, who then came back with it about two minutes later. I thanked him and left. I again checked the sandwich when I got outside, and saw that the bread had been replaced, but mayo was still all over the chicken. I returned to the restaurant and told the man that it still had mayo, the man yelled at me and slammed the sandwich on the counter, insisting the sandwich did not have mayo. I showed him that mayo was still all over the chicken and asked for my money back -- a nicer man from the back of the restaurant thankfully came out and apologized and returned my money. Perhaps it's time for the younger gentleman to take over management of this restaurant.
(1)Bob D.
Good soups. They have stuffed peppers on Thursdays. One of my favorite downtown lunches.
(4)Craig C.
Good and cheap lunch specials. Be warned, the pizza is giant puffy slices. I'm not a huge fan of this style of pizza, but it was decent, cheap and fast for lunch.
(3)Victor Z.
I love coming here for breakfast, it's conveniently located and Cipriano is always helpful. I usually get the PC eye opener and it's 2 eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee for only $3 you can't beat that! It's a great place to eat it take out and I've always been satisfied with the freshly make food and friendly customer service by owner. Get your own eye opener!
(4)Wanna K.
Great Lunch Special! 2 slices of pizza and a drink for $6 AMAZING Great flavor texture and temperature they have Italian food and sandwiches too. The service is always great I go once every week or so.
(5)J C.
I had the pizza special, which is 2 slices and a medium soda for 6 bucks. Overall, the pizza was pretty good. The crust is not your typical crust, it is thick and doughy. But if you like double dough or double crust, then you will like it. The ingredients were fresh and delicious.
(4)Bacon B.
When I worked at the Renaissance tower, I'd come here when I was too lazy to walk down the street for something better. Because, honestly, their pizza just isn't that great. Or good, really. But I've had the breakfast muffin twice and both times it was beyond awesome! Just the right amount of grease to let you know it's good. And super cheap!
(3)S C.
I have tried the pizza several times and find it rather bland. Recently I tried the breakfast sandwich to go, they put two huge eggs on it and a lot of bacon but the container was filled with grease and liquid which made a soggy inedible mess. The service is always friendly though so I keep giving it another try.
(2)Robert M.
We discovered the breakfast special during our morning stroll to our usual spot and decided to check it out. The special included 2 eggs, toast, country potatoes and a small coffee for $2.75. The breakfast was very home-style, reminded me of breakfast your mom would make while on a camping trip. We sat, caught up on the latest corporate buzz and watched a little Good Morning America on the flat screen television. Kelly Clarkson was about to perform her new smash single "Stronger". It's a nice catchy tune. I've never been a fan but this song makes me like her just a little more. Aside from the breakfast special, they serve additional items like egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, pizza, Philly cheese steak and other random food items.
(3)Chris D.
When I used to work in downtown Phoenix I'd come here for lunch if I hadn't brought mine. I'd always get the pasta special which comes with the pasta, soup, bread stick, and a drink. You can get a free refill. A few times I got a breakfast burrito there and they're made to order. They were decent. Its unfortunate that this is the only affordable place to eat anything in downtown Phoenix. Sometimes Sheriff Joe and his security team eat here if you'd like to catch a glimpse of him. On rare occasions the owners are rude. But that's rare so maybe they were having a bad day.
(4)Jared F.
Okay this place is a solid joint for a quick downtown lunch that won't cost you much. The pizza looks wonderful from the windows... I suspect they get a lot of customers who are walking by with the beautiful looking pizza. Sadly I can say that while the pizza isn't horrible it's not as good as it looks. It's alright pizza... and sometimes you are alright with alright pizza. They had a lot of other menu choices so when I have a chance I'll check them out. They also have a pretty good deal for a downtown place 2 slices and drink for $6 even which if you know anything about downtown is hard to beat. The staff was friendly as well. So I'll be going back in the future.
(3)Art R.
Small little Mom and Pop restaurant, nothing fancy, pasta and salad was so so but the pizza was tasty. Friendly, fast service and good lunch specials.
(4)Taylor C.
This is the best bang for your buck pizza in downtown Phoenix. $6 ($5.45 plus tax I think) gets you stuffed on homemade DECENT pizza and a soda...a great lunch on a budget. It's about 3 blocks from my office so I love to walk down here and grab a quick couple slices and soda. They usually have 5 or 6 different varieties out - a couple vegetarian options which I've never tried becuase let's be honest, why would I? My favorite is probably their pepperoni and jalapeno pizza. They do sell out of their pizza so you wanna get there during the rush if that's what you want...I got there at about 1:15 and they were sold out today - he said they sold out at 12:45...that's a little earlier than usual I think, but even if you get there late the pizza just isn't as fresh. I got a turkey/ham sandwich special today. $6.50 and it came with a soda and a cup of the homemade chicken and dumpling soup. Great flavor and SO filling! The sandwich was fantastic (even though absolutely not what I felt like eating) - it had some kind of oil or dressing on it that I couldn't put my finger on, but it was way better than the mustard/mayo I was expecting. I was shocked to see a review on here criticizing the owners...these are by the far the nicest and most polite family owned restaurant I've ever seen. My friend and I have a game where we like to see how many times they say "Thank you." Sometimes you might get thanked 10 times! They really do show that they appreciate your business and choosing their restaurant. As always, I'll be back!
(4)Ava P.
I was sort of disappointed with Papa Christo's because the signs around downtown directing you to their place state they have Chicago- style pizza. There's nothing Chicago-y about it. And the sausage is awful...those little balls that taste exactly like the type of sausage you get on a frozen pizza from a grocery store...exactly. The plain cheese is much better. The cheese has a slight tartness to it that makes it pretty tasty, like a mild kasseri. But even though the puffy crust is beautiful to look at it doesn't have any taste, very bland. Papa Christo's serves Vienna Beef brand hotdogs so of course those are delicious. You can't go wrong with that brand. I got the lunch special which is $5.50 (with tax it comes to $6 even). You get two slices of pizza and a fountain drink. The two guys who work behind the counter are very friendly and helpful and keep everything running smoothly even when it's busy. And it does get busy. Every table inside the place was packed when I was there and even though there are tables outside, I got the last one. The outside tables aren't exclusively Papa Christo's though, they're part of Renaissance Square so people who work in the surrounding buildings relax there with their sack lunches. I'd say don't expect seating if you get there at lunchtime, especially 12 to 1. You can sit on the little two foot wall that surrounds the mini-park a few hundred yards away but it seems to attract characters. There were two homeless people really getting busy in there... it makes you think about the phrase "get a room", I guess they have nowhere else to go. Papa Christo's opens at 7am for breakfast but closes at 3 in the afternoon and are only open Monday through Friday.
(3)Amber A.
I have been back a couple of times and I find the food delicious and very affordable. I reccomend the spinach feta pizza. I also reccomend the ham sandwich. It was toasty and delicious. I am a fan!
(4)Dolores G.
Woking just a block away I try to vary my lunch options (when I forget or was too lazy to pack my lunch). I have been here twice and both times just got the lunch pizza special (2 slices and a soda for $6). The slices are large, the crust thick the sauce and toppings are (good) average. On both occasions I took a piece of pizza home for later. There are more options on the menu and offer more than one special for lunch usually. Even when super busy during the lunch hour I have found the service to be quick and friendly.
(3)Julene S.
For $6 after tax I got a medium drink and 2 huge slices of fresh pizza and this has to be one of the best slices of cheese pizza I've ever eaten! You can taste the herbs, the crust is perfect and it's an AWESOME value!!! Will definitely be going back!
(5)Stephen F.
Just had some FANTASTIC pizza at Papa Christos. It's PACKED for lunch every day of the week. There's a reason why locals keep coming back. My wife and I had pepperoni and the vegie pizza with spinach, feta and mushrooms. Excellent! Very fresh ingredients. Hot out of the oven. Served fast. Met the owner (Horatio). He's very friendly. From Romania. Family owned.
(5)Dave B.
Pizza by-the-slice, and it sucks. The pizza crust is spongy and the rest of the pizza just lacks much flavor at all. They have a "two slices and soda" lunch special which, if I recall correctly, is under $6. If you just need to fill your gut with something ... why not? It's just rather depressing that there's really no good place to get a decent slice in downtown Phoenix.
(2)WeWho E.
Nice ma and pa pizza joint, great pizza special.
(4)Allen M.
Some of the best pizza in town. Fresh ingredients in both the pizza and the pasta. I've tried different menu items and you can't go wrong with anything you order. The place is very clean and nicely decorated. Fast service and friendly staff.
(5)Zira G.
This is a Downtown Phoenix lunch joint so the hours are very limited, basically it's only open for business people on their lunch hour. They are a super cute Italian mom & pop (real Italians from Italy) place. The menu is a veritable whats what of meat-lovers foods: pizzas, cheese steaks, Italian hot and cold sandwiches, etc. So I'm vegetarian and they were very nice about making me some pasta with marinara sauce. The sauce was yummy and flavorful with garlic and the perfect spices. In order to write this review I consulted my coworkers (who do eat meat) and they assured me that the pizza and other meat items are equally delicious.
(4)Aubrey A.
Great family business. I've been coming for lunch for a year now. They have fresh soups and specials that change daily...the variety and price keeps me coming back!
(5)Delia M.
Great place, great food, and a beautiful environment. Friendly family owned place, good prices, lots of great options. Could eat here every day of the week!
(5)Jethro S.
pizza is good and you can get 2 big slices with the lunch special, friendly, family owned restuarant
(3)Mike H.
First things first - the pizza LOOKS better than it tastes. As you're standing in line either waiting for your pick up or ordering on the spot...you're forced to look at that beautiful pizza. The cheese looks gooey, the toppings fresh, and the crust crusty. It looked so good to me that I ended up ordering a slice even though I had already called something else in. I got ham and pepperoni. It was honestly irresistible looking in its tray. But when I got it back to the office I was like, "Oh." I could see that it wasn't as thick as I first thought, and a bit more grease than expected too. The crust had the consistency that I like - crusty and, well...crusty. But its taste was less than stellar, just kinda bland and greasy. So now I know all that glitters isn't gold. Now on to what I actually ordered - the Italian beef. I never had one like this before - its more like a hoagie than the thing I'm used to getting everywhere else. The meat was thicker and chunkier (that's what she said), whole slices of green peppers, and really no juice. Don't get me wrong, though...it tasted great. Everything was fresh and the meat ended up being very tender and juicy. I even liked the bread it was on. But its not my beloved italian beef sandwich I'm used to. I went again the next day. This time I ordered the gyro, with the idea that if they get the gyro wrong I can take them off of my wall of menus. It was a traditional gyro with cucumber sauce, onions, tomato and a soft pita...but it was only ordinary. Again, it tasted fine and good, but it wasn't one of the best I've had. And like the day before, I got messed up while I was in line looking at the food trays. This time they had baked wing dings! 50 cent a wing was a bit expensive, but those little things were absolutely delicious! They were seasoned so well. And not greasy at all. So good! Two things about this place that will make me come back more than the food - the service and the prices. The lady that works the cashier has such a warm smile and manner, like an old Italian mama. And what I assume is the boss/owner was also very friendly and bubbly. The prices are some of the best in this downtown area that I've found so far. I mean, under $5 for an Italian beef or a gyro??? When I got the pizza slice and the IB, I only paid like $8.50 or so. ONE salad costs that much at some places. There is not a whole lotta room inside and seems to fill up quick, but there is seating outside too. So to sum it up, If you didn't bring a lunch to work and have about $5, you can go here and have a tasty lunch. A neat place.
(4)Lisa C.
Geoff B., I had a similar bad experience. I ordered a chicken sandwich at this restaurant without mayo -- after waiting quite a while (I was one of two people in line), I finally received my sandwich. I checked the sandwich outside, just to be sure it had no mayo...it did. I returned, told the man who took my order (perhaps the owner?) that the sandwich had mayo -- he grabbed it from my hands, and gave it to one of his workers, who then came back with it about two minutes later. I thanked him and left. I again checked the sandwich when I got outside, and saw that the bread had been replaced, but mayo was still all over the chicken. I returned to the restaurant and told the man that it still had mayo, the man yelled at me and slammed the sandwich on the counter, insisting the sandwich did not have mayo. I showed him that mayo was still all over the chicken and asked for my money back -- a nicer man from the back of the restaurant thankfully came out and apologized and returned my money. Perhaps it's time for the younger gentleman to take over management of this restaurant.
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