Pizza RestaurantRestaurant Delivery ServiceTake Out RestaurantDonatos Pizza
Donatos is a family-owned pizza company famous for Edge to Edge® toppings on a crispy golden thin crust. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1963, we take pride in giving back in every community we serve.
Customers praised the pizza for its taste, freshness, and variety of toppings, with many calling it the best in Athens.
Service Issues
Multiple reviews highlighted slow service, understaffing, and poor customer service experiences, including incorrect orders and lack of acknowledgment from staff.
Cleanliness
Some customers noted that the dining area was clean and well-maintained, contributing positively to their experience.
Delivery Problems
Several reviews mentioned issues with delivery times, including late arrivals and mishandled orders.
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Ricardo Caldera
Feb 18, 2026
1.0
long wait
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Dan Johnson
Feb 11, 2026
5.0
Staff made our youth basketball teams visit a success!
Naturally the pizzas were delicious 😋
Lobby needs some attention. I'd start with a lighting upgrade. Or just make it so you can see!
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Ivan Rorick
Feb 8, 2026
1.0
Placed an order for a pizza. Was given a delivery time of 8 pm. By around 8:15 it hadn't arrived. Called and asked what was going on. After some effort I got them to admit that my pizza wouldn't get here until about 9:30. I had to leave here at 9:00 so that was a no go. Was effectively told that my order wasn't a priority because I'm on The Plains and they "only have one driver." No effort was made to reach out and let me know that my order would be arriving 90 minutes late. I would have just sat there waiting for it the whole time if I hadn't finally called. I cancelled the order. Don't order from here if you live on The Plains. If they "only have one driver" you're screwed.
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Timothy Miller
Feb 2, 2026
5.0
Okay, let me start off by saying a friend of mine told me Donatos Pizza in Athens was disgusting, so I took them at their word, but last night changed everything. I've had Domino's, Avalanche, Papa John's, pizza cottage and Plus One pizza and I've had nothing but problems from poor taste and skimpy toppings. So last night I decided to order from Donatos, and I was very surprised. The toppings were plentiful the crust was amazing, and the taste was outstanding. Everything was fresh, and in my opinion the best pizza in Athens. Thank you Donatos! You just picked up a repeat customer.
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Chris Ladeaux
Jan 29, 2026
4.0
Good pizza but slow overworked and understaffed people.