At Papa Johns Pizza in San Diego, CA, it’s our goal to always bring you Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Whether it's our signature sauce, toppings, or fresh, original dough, we invest in our ingredients to ensure you have the best San Diego pizza for any occasion. Call us for pizza delivery in San Diego or stop by 688 HOLLISTER ST for carryout to order the best pizza in San Diego, along with breadsticks, wings, and more!
Customers reported inconsistent service, with some praising friendly staff while others experienced rude or unhelpful interactions.
Food Quality
Mixed reviews on food quality; some enjoyed the pizza while others complained about undercooked or poorly made items.
Pricing Issues
Several customers felt the prices were too high for the quality received, with some expressing concerns about being overcharged.
Delivery Problems
Numerous complaints about delayed deliveries and incorrect orders, leading to customer dissatisfaction.
Cleanliness and Environment
The physical location received negative feedback for being rundown and uninviting.
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Keenan M
Dec 24, 2025
5.0
I stop by this location often for deliveries and have had consistently positive experiences. Staff communicate clearly, stay on top of orders, and keep things moving efficiently. One of the more dependable spots in the area.
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Tiff Schollian
Nov 21, 2025
5.0
This place makes the best pizza, & the garlic-nutter dipping sauce is awesome!
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Derek Harris
Nov 8, 2025
1.0
Upon receiving my stuffed crust pizza with deli pepperoni, cheese, and spinach, I noted a significant lack of pepperoni. I contacted Papa John's to address this discrepancy and explore potential resolutions; however, the employee I spoke with was unhelpful and unprofessional.
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Diego Santana
Sep 17, 2025
1.0
The pizza tasted fine, the same classic Papa John’s flavor I’ve had everywhere else (Chile, Dominican Republic, Spain, Holland, England)… but I have NEVER seen a Papa John’s in such awful, rundown condition
First of all, there is no place to eat inside. No tables, no chairs, nothing. If you want to sit down and enjoy your pizza, this is not the place. I wish I had known that before driving several miles to get here. The shop is tiny, poorly ventilated, and the service was just plain BAD
I ordered a medium vegetarian pizza and some cheese sticks. The food came out fast, but when I went to pay, I was shocked: 40 dollars. Forty dollars for one medium pizza and cheese sticks. I don’t know if they ripped me off because I looked like a tourist, but I’ve had Papa John’s in different countries and I have NEVER paid that much. I paid it just because we were starving with my girlfriend
To make it worse, the only option was to eat it in the car, in a sketchy parking lot full of junkies. I ended up taking it to Dunes Park by the beach
Honestly, this felt like robbery. Worst Papa John’s experience ever. I will NEVER spend a single dollar at Papa John’s in California again
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Gabriel Figueroa
Sep 6, 2025
1.0
****BE CAUTIOUS!!!****
1st time customer to this location. I placed an order for pick up. Went in and paid with my debit card. An hour later I received an alert from my bank with fraudulent charges to my account. Be warned. Be aware. I had a used my card twice that day with Papa John's as my last transaction of the day. The place looks sketchy as it is. I did my part as a citizen to let others know. I will never go to that Papa John's again.