Papa John's Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Papa John's is a delivery and carryout pizza chain known for its fresh, never-frozen original dough, specialty pizzas and garlic dipping sauce. A large cheese pizza typically costs about $14.99, a large pepperoni about $15.99 and Garlic Knots about $6.99. Items on our list run from about $0.75 for extra garlic sauce to $27.99 for a family meal deal.
Papa John's quick facts
| Founded | 1984, Jeffersonville, Indiana |
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| Founders | John Schnatter |
| Headquarters | Co-headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and Louisville, Kentucky |
| Parent company | Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) |
| U.S. locations | about 3,520 in North America, U.S. and Canada combined (Dec. 2025) |
| Countries | 50 countries and territories (6,083 restaurants, Dec. 2025) |
| Known for | Fresh, never-frozen dough and garlic dipping sauce |
| Estimated price range | $0.75–$27.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 23 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
The Papa John's menu at a glance
John Schnatter started Papa John's in 1984 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and the company now splits its headquarters between Atlanta and Louisville, Kentucky. At the end of 2025 it had 6,083 restaurants in 50 countries and territories, 3,523 of them in the U.S. and Canada. The pitch has stayed the same for decades: original dough made from six ingredients and never frozen, real mozzarella cheese and the chain's Special Garlic Sauce.
One thing to know before you read the nutrition numbers: Papa John's lists pizza calories per slice, with eight slices in a large or medium, and lists breadsticks, knots, Papa Bites, brownies and cookie slices per piece. So a large cheese at 290 calories a slice is about 2,320 for the whole pie. Prices here are typical estimates; the chain runs frequent limited-time deals that can undercut them.
Best-value orders at Papa John's
- Large 2-Topping CarryoutAbout $9.99 for a large if you pick it up yourself, the best per-slice price on our list.
- Papa Pairs (2+ items, each)About $6.99 each when you order two or more qualifying items, which beats most single prices on the menu.
- XL New York Style Pizza$16.99 est.About $16.99 for an extra-large pizza, only a couple of dollars more than a large cheese at menu price.
- Jalapeño Papa Bites (8 pc.)$6.99 est. · 80 cal / Papa BiteAbout $6.99 for eight bites at 80 calories each, a lighter side than breadsticks.
What people order most at Papa John's
- Large Pepperoni Pizza$15.99 est. · 320 cal / sliceThe everyday order, typically about $15.99, at 320 calories per slice.
- Shaq-a-RoniShaquille O'Neal's extra-large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese, a permanent menu item since June 2025.
- The Works (large)Seven toppings on one pie (pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and olives) at 340 calories a slice.
- Garlic Knots (8 pc.)$6.99 est. · 110 cal / knotAn easy add-on at about $6.99 that stretches a pizza order for a group.
Papa John's nutrition and menu highlights
Calories and protein on this page come only from Papa John's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for. Where the official guide gives figures for only part of an item, such as one slice of a pizza or a few pieces of an order, the calorie and protein columns say so (for example "/ slice"); those are not whole-item totals.
Papa John's allergen information
Papa John's links its Allergen Guide, Nutritional Info and Ingredients pages from the footer of papajohns.com. Expect wheat in every crust and milk in the cheese, and check the guide for egg, soy and other allergens in sauces and toppings. Kitchens handle many ingredients side by side, so cross-contact is possible; tell the store about any allergy when you order.
Papa John's opening and breakfast hours
- Typical hours
- Each store sets its own hours; check the store list on papajohns.com or the Papa Johns app for your location.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set by each store. Confirm in the app or by calling your store before you plan around it.
Ordering at Papa John's and rewards
- Official app
- Papa Johns app (iOS and Android) and papajohns.com, for delivery and carryout
- Rewards program
- Papa Rewards: a spend-based program that turns points into Papa Dough dollar-off credit; since January 2026, newly earned Papa Dough must be used within 60 days.
- Delivery
- Papa John's delivers from its own stores and also works with third-party apps such as Uber Eats in many areas; menus, fees and deals can differ between them.
Papa John's ordering tips
- Multiply the calories by your slice count: Papa John's lists pizza nutrition per slice, and a large has eight slices.
- Pair up: Papa Pairings drops qualifying items such as the Oven-Toasted Sandwiches to $6.99 each when you order two or more.
- Check the specials before paying menu price; fall 2026 promotions put The Works at $13.99 for a large and the Ultimate Pepperoni at $12.99.
- Spend Papa Dough quickly, because credit earned since January 2026 expires 60 days after you redeem points for it.
- Pick carryout when you can; the cheapest pizza deals on our list are carryout-only.
Papa John's menu questions
How much is a large pizza at Papa John's?
On our list, a large cheese pizza typically costs about $14.99 and a large pepperoni about $15.99. Large specialty pizzas run about $18.99 to $20.99 at menu price, though promotions often cut them; in fall 2026 Papa John's advertised The Works from $13.99. A large two-topping carryout deal runs about $9.99.
How many calories are in a slice of Papa John's pizza?
Papa John's lists pizza calories per slice of an eight-slice pizza. A large original-crust cheese slice has 290 calories, pepperoni 320, The Works 340 and The Meats 380. A medium cheese slice has 210. Eating three large cheese slices is about 870 calories before garlic sauce.
What is the Shaq-a-Roni at Papa John's?
The Shaq-a-Roni is an extra-large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese and extra pepperoni, cut into eight foldable slices and created with Shaquille O'Neal. It began as a summer special in 2020 and became a permanent menu item in June 2025. On our list it typically costs about $17.99.
How does Papa Rewards work?
Papa Rewards gives you points on each purchase, based on what you spend. You redeem points for Papa Dough, which is dollar-off credit for future orders. Points expire after a year without activity, and since January 2026 Papa Dough earned on new orders must be used within 60 days.
Does Papa John's still sell Papadias?
Our list still shows Papadias at about $7.49, but in March 2026 Papa John's launched a new Oven-Toasted Sandwich line (Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Steak & Mushroom) at $7.99, or $6.99 each with Papa Pairings. Check the app to see which sandwiches your store sells.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Papa John's?
The cheapest full pizza on our list is the large two-topping carryout deal at about $9.99. Papa Pairings drop qualifying items to about $6.99 each when you buy two or more, and sides like Garlic Knots or Jalapeño Papa Bites cost about $6.99. Deals vary by store.
How Papa John's compares
Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Papa John's International Form 10-K for fiscal 2025 (SEC) — used for Began operations 1984, 6,083 restaurants in 50 countries and territories, 3,523 North American restaurants, Louisville address, Papa Rewards and Papa Dough rules, third-party aggregators
- Papa John's Investor Relations: Company Profile — used for Co-headquarters in Atlanta and Louisville, six-ingredient fresh dough, mozzarella
- Papa John's press release: Shaq-a-Roni now permanent (June 5, 2025) — used for Shaq-a-Roni description, XL size, eight slices, 2020 launch
- Papa John's press release: Oven-Toasted Sandwiches (March 30, 2026) — used for Sandwich lineup and prices, Papa Pairings at $6.99 each, Special Garlic Sauce
- Papa John's press release: The Works (Sept. 23, 2026) — used for The Works toppings and fall 2026 promotional price
- Papa John's press release: Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza (Aug. 31, 2026) — used for Ultimate Pepperoni price from $12.99
- Papa John's press release: Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust returns (July 13, 2026) — used for Limited-time status and price
- Papa John's press release: $9.99 Create Your Own Pizza (Dec. 1, 2025) — used for Limited-time $9.99 pizza deal context
- Papa John's press release: Uber Eats Papa Dippa partnership — used for Uber Eats as a delivery partner (title only)
- Papa John's homepage (footer links) — used for Allergen Guide, Nutritional Info and Ingredients links
- Wikipedia: Papa John's — used for Founder John Schnatter and founding city Jeffersonville, Indiana
- Papa John's official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)