Irene H.
We loved the family atmosphere and the pizza was excellent! The crust was crispy and stayed that way, did not get soggy. The toppings were generous, the pizza was delicious and it was reasonably priced. We eat there every time we come to Eagle River and have never been disappointed, we love Alexander’s Pizza!
… moreJessica Bonnett
Horrible experience!!! Food was not good, old man at register was very unpleasant. I watched him cuss and yell at a group of teen boys from a soccer camp. The only thing the boys did, was ask for a pitcher of water and when their pizza was going to be ready. I waited an hour and 20 mins for a medium pizza. I asked for my money back right as my pizza was coming out of the oven. I over heard one customer say they had called ahead 3 hours prior, had been waiting 40 minutes to pick up their pizza and it still was not ready. I understand when things get busy and backed up but we should have been told there was a wait and the old man at the counter should definitely not be up there. I will never go back!
… moreRon Granberg
On a rainy resort day, I took my kids to find pinball and grab some lunch.
The owner is quite proud to portray a character who is modeled after a famous bigot on a popular 70s sitcom. If you stay with his character long enough, he’ll eventually break and reveal gratitude. Policies and prices are neither customer-centric nor modern. This is strictly a throwback venue. For example, if you carry cards affiliated with major banks, expect to pay an additional $2.00 for each transaction. Drink pitchers are small, individual ingredients are expensive, the entire arcade is play-at-your-own risk. They do not serve their pizza with plates or silverware.
Do not ask for Parmesan unless you want to see the owner brandish a billy club from beneath the counter (for real) and complain that the most popular brands are not quality cheese, so they do not offer any. Be patient, it’s an act.
The men’s bathroom did not have commercial-grade dispensers for soap. Instead, a community bar sat in a puddle offering you a hygiene dilemma.
The pizza didn’t take very long. It had a generous amount of cheese with the pepperoni buried beneath the top layer. The crust was crispy and the tomato sauce was tasty.
If you’re with people who won’t “get” the throwback atmosphere or grumpy owner, steer clear. If you’re in town and looking for a tasty delivery option, I could see this being a popular option.
… moreBryant & Hannah Dittmer
I have grown up eating here and think they have the best pizza. Hands down. All of the throwback grumpiness and crappy atmosphere is so real it’s comical. And I’m not kidding when I say it’s actually toned down over the years. The owner has a good heart and is a lover of Eagle River, which you have to appreciate. The payment policies are just ridiculous, at best. Take out a small loan to get a tasty pizza pie when you’re in town and laugh at the quirkiness of it all. Just get it to go and buy beverages and Parmesan cheese elsewhere unless you want to listen to Beautiful Music by Percy Faith and watch the weather channel. If you can’t handle that as your eat-in atmosphere, you’re part of the riff-raff he doesn’t want sticking around anyway.
… moreJoe Hatley
Been here a while ago and was probably the worst experience I’ve ever had at a food place. No plates, no ranch, no Parmesan cheese, no nothing. I can’t begin to explain just how rude the owner of this restaurant is. He gave himself an absolutely obnoxious nickname , probably to feel powerful or something. Bathrooms were disgusting, owner is very rude and when you ask for anything he thinks your complaining, They charge for everything , I’m surprised they don’t charge for opening the door too. In all honesty, I rarely review, but heed my message , this will NOT be worth your money, needs a new owner and BAD. Pizza taste like old cardboard. 0 stars.
… morePatricia Kohn
Alexander’s Pizza is the best pizza I’ve eaten! We visit Eagle River on a regular basis and we frequent Alexander’s with each visit. The atmosphere has a pleasant “back home, small town, yester-year feel” and the establishment allows us to retreat and relax. I enjoy the owner’s personality, he rises to the occasion of having a unique sincerity to him that I appreciate. Can’t wait to order our next pizza from Alexander’s.
… morePeggy Dalberto
other folks from the big cities might degrade this place but the pizza is done right. And this is a tourist area and we locals who live and work here are exhausted and over whelmed by taking care of our summer “guests” that yes, it can show up in a lack of patience. Now that does not justify rudeness or poor service.
the food is good
the atmosphere is stark
get over it, you are not paying atmosphere
… moreRudy Sennhenn
A throw back to the 80’s. pizza is awesome – crispy crust, and has a unique flavor i have only found here. Just great. I would give it a 5 if it was cleaner and updated somewhat, but it is fine the way it is. Been going here for 10+ years when we come up here for camping.
… moreElizabeth McLaren
The pizza was okay, we went because there was no where else to go. The guy working at the counter was very rude, swore at people and even told someone to sit down at their table and shut their mouths.
Overall I say it was not a good experience at Alexander’s pizza. They charge a $2 fee for credit card purchases, regardless of the amount. Paying $33 for a large pizza and two drinks and then a $2 service charge was a bit ridiculous.
… moreTimmy Dobson
This is my first review, and feel obligated to do so. I have never had a so called a Chicago style pizza before, but if this suppose to be the best it gives Chicago a bad name. The pizza was ok at best. I live in the UP of Michigan so I must be spoiled with great pizzas that are reasonbly priced.
The owner is a Archie Bunker wanta be. Like all of the other review no plates or silverware. This guy charges for everything even the cardboard box that your pizza comes in. Almost $10 for a 60 oz pitcher of Miller Lite beer. Rude to customers if they ask for something and rude to the poor little server girl that he makes her run and I mean run to deliver pizza. It took an hour to get your pizza and there were only 3 small orders in front of us. Makes you pay first b4 you even know where you sit. The reason he does it most people would get up and walk out if they did not pay for it up front. Charges $2.18 for onions on your pizza no matter what size. The price that he would pay for a 50 lb bag. Now the grossest bit of it all, when you go and wash your hands b4 you eat, you get to use the communal bar of soap that he got from his last hotel stay!!
If you are in a hurry, this is the last place you would want to go to. I am sure everyone talks about Alexanders but not for the right reason. I would hate to see how long it would take if the place was busy. Pizza hut is two blocks away. At least you know what you are going to get there.
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