Check out the updated Papa John’s menu with prices, last verified in October 2026, covering signature pizzas, Papadias, wings, and sides. Papa John’s has been making pizza since 1984, when it started in a converted broom closet behind a bar in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and it’s grown into one of the largest pizza delivery chains in the world, still built around its original “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” promise.
This guide runs through the full Papa John’s menu, from signature pizzas to Papadias, wings, and dessert, along with current pricing, so you know what to expect before you order.
Papa John’s Menu With Prices
Featured Selection
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheesy Burger Pizza | $19.49 |
| Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza | $21.49 |
| Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza | $22.49 |
Most Popular
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Create Your Own Pizza | $12.74 |
| Pepperoni Pizza | $12.74 |
| Sausage Pizza | $12.74 |
| Cheese Pizza | $12.74 |
Pizza
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| The Works Pizza | $14.49 |
| The Meats Pizza | $14.49 |
| Garden Fresh Pizza | $14.49 |
| Philly Cheesesteak Pizza | $14.49 |
| BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza | $14.49 |
| Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza | $14.49 |
| Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza | $14.49 |
| Fresh Spinach & Tomato Alfredo Pizza | $14.49 |
| Pepperoni, Sausage & Six Cheese Pizza | $14.49 |
| Extra Cheesy Alfredo Pizza | $14.49 |
| Super Hawaiian Pizza | $14.49 |
| Tuscan Six Cheese Pizza | $14.49 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza | $14.49 |
| Meatball Pepperoni Pizza | $14.49 |
| Zesty Italian Trio Pizza | $14.49 |
| Cheesy Burger Pizza | $14.49 |
Cheesy Burger
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheesy Burger Papadia | $7.00 |
| Bacon Cheesy Burger Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Cheesy Burger Pizza | $19.49 |
| Burger Sauce | $0.89 |
Papadias
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | $7.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteak Papadia | $7.00 |
| Meatball Pepperoni Papadia | $7.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | $8.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | $8.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Italian Papadia | $8.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Meatball Pepperoni Papadia | $8.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Philly Cheesesteak Papadia | $8.00 |
Papa Bites
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Parmesan Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Jalapeño Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Bacon Cheesy Burger Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| OREO® Cookie Papa Bites | $6.49 |
Wings
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Wings | $7.99 |
| Honey Chipotle Wings | $7.99 |
| BBQ Wings | $7.99 |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings | $7.99 |
| Unsauced Roasted Wings | $7.99 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Wings | $7.99 |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
| BBQ Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
| Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
| Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
| Unsauced Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings | $9.99 |
Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Garlic Knots | $5.99 |
| Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks | $7.49 |
| Chicken Parmesan Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Cheesesticks | $8.99 |
| Bacon Cheesesticks | $9.99 |
| Tuscan 6-Cheese Cheesesticks | $9.99 |
Papa Bowls
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheesy Burger Papadia | $7.00 |
| Bacon Cheesy Burger Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Cheesy Burger Pizza | $19.49 |
| Burger Sauce | $0.89 |
Desserts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| OREO® Cookie Papa Bites | $6.49 |
| Cinnamon Pull Aparts | $7.99 |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | $7.99 |
| Double Chocolate Chip Brownie | $7.99 |
Drinks
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pepsi | $2.54 |
| Diet Pepsi | $2.54 |
| Mountain Dew | $2.54 |
| Starry | $2.54 |
| Crush Orange | $2.54 |
| Aquafina | $2.54 |
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices on this website are for reference only and may not reflect current offerings. Papa John’s restaurants are independently owned and operated franchises, so prices and available deals vary by location. Please check with your local restaurant or the app for the latest updates.
Best Value Picks on the Menu
If you’re watching your budget, here’s where Papa John’s gives you the most for your money:
Most Popular pizzas ($12.74). The Create Your Own, Pepperoni, Sausage, and Cheese pizzas all sit below the standard specialty pizza price, without sacrificing size.
Garlic Knots ($5.99). The cheapest side on the menu, and a solid pairing for nearly any pizza order.
Papa Bites ($6.49). A smaller-format shareable that costs noticeably less than a full Papadia or specialty pizza.
Papa Rewards. Since points accumulate on every dollar spent and convert automatically into Papa Dough, regular orders quietly build toward free menu credit over time.
How Papa John’s Compares
Papa John’s has spent decades positioning itself around ingredient quality rather than price alone, a message baked into its long-running “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” slogan. That puts it in more direct competition with Domino’s on delivery speed and value deals, while its emphasis on fresh, never-frozen dough and simple, recognizable ingredients gives it a slightly more premium lean than a straight value chain. Items like the Papadia and Papa Bites also give it more variety outside of traditional pizza than some competitors, closer to a flexible fast-casual menu than a pizza-only operation.
About Papa John’s
Papa John’s traces back to October 2, 1984, when 22-year-old John Schnatter sold his 1971 Camaro Z28 for about $1,600 and used the money to buy secondhand pizza equipment. He set it up in a converted broom closet behind Mick’s Lounge, a bar co-owned by his father in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and began selling pizzas to the tavern’s customers. The pizzas were popular enough that within a year, Schnatter opened the first standalone Papa John’s in a retail space next door, and the company began franchising in 1986.
Papa John’s went public on the Nasdaq in 1993 under the ticker PZZA, and grew rapidly through the 1990s, opening its 1,500th restaurant by 1997. The company moved its headquarters from Jeffersonville to the Louisville, Kentucky, metro area in 1989, where it remains based today. Schnatter stepped down as CEO in 2018 and later resigned as chairman following public controversy, and the company has since been led by a series of outside executives, with Todd Penegor taking over as CEO in 2024. Papa John’s now operates more than 6,000 restaurants across roughly 50 countries and territories.
Why Papa John’s Is Famous
“Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” The slogan has anchored the brand’s identity since its early years, built around fresh dough and simple, recognizable ingredients.
A broom-closet origin story. Starting from a converted closet behind a bar has become one of the most recognizable founder stories in American fast food.
The Papadia. A folded, toasted flatbread sandwich that gives the menu a non-pizza option built from the same ingredients as its pizzas.
Papa Rewards. A points program that converts spending directly into Papa Dough, giving regular customers a straightforward path to free menu credit.
FAQs
In the app or on the website, go to your cart and select “Save as Favorite” or set it as your “Go-To” order. You can typically save several custom pizzas or full meals from the order confirmation page for faster reordering later.
Many codes need to be entered before adding items to your cart, so it’s worth applying the code from the Specials page first. Some codes are also location-specific or require a minimum order amount, so checking the terms attached to the offer can help troubleshoot.
Points are earned on every dollar spent, and once enough points accumulate, they convert automatically into Papa Dough that can be used toward future orders. Rewards points can expire after a period of account inactivity, so ordering regularly helps keep them active.
If a pizza arrives wrong or cold, contacting the local restaurant directly is usually the fastest way to get it resolved, often through a remake or store credit rather than a corporate refund process.
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Official Links
- Papa John’s Official Website
- Papa John’s Menu
- Find a Location
- Franchise Information
- Corporate Office: 2002 Papa John’s Blvd, Louisville, KY 40299, United States
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Have you visited Papa John’s recently? Prices and menu items vary by location, so let us know in the comments if you spotted something different, and we’ll update this page.
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