DG
After living in this area for over 5 decades, I’d never heard of Joey’s Pizza. I only ran across it recently while surfing the web for something else. A picture of their Pepperoni Pizza caught my eye so I investigated further. It had the same look of my favorite pepperoni pizza from back in the day when Shakey’s was alive. I loved thier pizza! So I had to check this out…
Okay, so the place might be a little outdated, but if you were as old as Joey’s is, you’d be a little outdated as well. It’s run down, and has that dark noir atmosphere, with leaking roof and dirty dishes piled high on the counter. Old pinball and vidio machines add to the classic feeling. It was raining the day I stopped in and they were only serving take out because of the water hazards. No problem, I was ordering take out anyway.
So, I got a giant half pepperoni half pepperoni & pineapple (this is the only place where I’ve seen the Pepperoni & Pineapple option actually on the menu). It was done in short order and the counter person brought it out to me, hot and juicy. I had to have a piece right out of the oven to see if it tasted as good as it looked. Oh yes, it was hot and cheesy, wih the melty cheese stringing down; you know, the kind you have to grab and wrap around the pizza before you eat it? Yah, like that. The crust was perfect; thin and crispy on the bottom and soft and chewy on the top. The little pepperonies were cupped up with a small well of grease in thier bottoms. And Yes, it did remind me of Shakey’s pizza from years gone by.
I recomend the pizza. Dine in if you like, but I’ll take mine to go, especially next month when my 1/2 price number comes up. That’s something you’ll have to checkout on your own. Bon Appit.
… moreLauren Kendall
Today was my first time trying Joey’s. The staff was super friendly. They had accidentally burned my pizza, and when I came to pick up my order they already had another in the oven because they wanted to make sure the quality was up to par. So thoughtful! And then they gave me a coupon for the wait. The pizza was DELICIOUS. Best I’ve had in the area. Crust is perfectly crunchy. We will definitely be back!
… moreTom Beach
Live in Salem and hadn’t been to Joey’s in several years. Went Dec 17th for lunch with two of our adult children and had a pepperoni pizza and Fireside pizza. We all loved it and it was nostalgic to remember the little pepperoni with the grease in the bottom and the little brown benches that have been there forever with several coats of paint. Thanks for a great outing. We won’t wait so long till we visit again.
… moreSherrilynn Frabel-Richey
Zach and Cameron are Fabulous and so dedicated to their customers. Every time we go to Joeys(which is often) Both these people treat us with such great customer service! We appreciate you guys and super yummy pizza and fun atmosphere always
… moreE
Family and friends have been eating here for over 20 years. We love the pizza. The last name letter day and veggie days are traditions that we hope never stops. Going to Joey’s feels like a comfortable trip back in time.
… moretannermelton1
I don’t care what anybody has to say about this pizza joint is the best pizza in the whole world. It might look rundown from inside the building, but the employees are really great and the pizza is absolutely amazing. Been coming here since I was just a little kid.
… moreBrad Hager
Ordered 4 pizzas for carry-out over the phone. This restaurant was highly rated and we were very eager to find a new pizza place. When I phoned in my orders I was informed that they were out of tomatoes. Really? Several of the pizzas list tomatoes and you’re out of a major ingredient. The picture I enclosed is the Taco pizza which was not good. We did not find any meat on it, but plenty of olives. The cost of these pizzas should guarantee we are getting all of the ingredients with some equal amounts. Having the cheese in just one portion and no meat this should have been a vegetarian taco pizza.
… moreMatt Alberts
Pizza was excellent! I love a well done pizza and they cook theirs well done. Not burnt but it has a crunch to the undercarriage with a little char around the edges. Not overly saucey, quality toppings, and not a long wait.
… moreDavid Bro
Pizza was crispy and flavor of sauce was awesome.Ate 3 slices on the way home ,there goes the diet when you get a joeys pizza for the family.
… moreLala
Overall good tasting and good service. The place itself in dreary and dark; need better lighting and some more color. And this part isn’t their fault, but the pepperoni has a plastic/rubberband-like coating around some pieces. Can’t imagine they’re edible?
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