Papa Del's Pizza

Yes is does take a while. But contrary to some, I had excellent service, and the food was outstanding. I was seated right away and my server was polite and very timely. I recommend PD's pizza.

P.S. Just wanted to say my server, Jordan, was outstanding :-)

Pizza sauce was way too acidic for my taste. Frankly, I've had better frozen pizzas. Service was okay, it only took 30 minutes for carryout, but I wish I'd saved my money.
I'm originally from Morris, IL, and love Maria's Pizza, it's the best I've eaten. I was hoping for the same here, but alas, no such luck.

Papa Dels has been a fixture for the 30 years I've lived in Champaign, but it's been on a downward slide for more than a decade. Undercooked pizza, long waits, no reservations, nickel and dime charges for everything, unbelievably poor service, and a manager (son of the owner) who's an SOB of the first water.

I've finally learned my lesson regarding this joint. Whenever I go to PDs I am ambivalent at best, torqued at worst. This place and it's pizza are so overrated it's unbelievable. I don't know if it's b/c C-U has few independent pizza places that PDs always get accolades or what. But, please save your money.
I ordered (yet again and for the last time) a stuffed pizza w/green peppers and mushrooms. I dissected this soggy on the bottom/dry on the top monstrosity trying to find them and was extremely disappointed. They have the audacity to charge top dollar for a few strips of green pepper and a few mushrooms. Where are the toppings/fillings?!? The crust on the bottom was soggy and almost uncooked. The sauce on the top--what little they used--was crusty and dry.
Plus, for laughs, check out their menu. They charge for everything!! Pepperoncini, extra sauce, fork/knife/spoon packets!! Who ever heard of such a thing? Ridiculous. They even charged me once for a tiny little container--approx. 1 ounce-- of crappy wood dust Kraft parmesan cheese. It wasn't even real Parmigiano-Reggiano and they charged $1.00 for it. Grrr.
Do yourself and your wallet a favor--SKIP THIS PLACE!! Take a road trip to Lou Malnati's in Chicago, pick up a few and bake them yourself. Or, have them shipped to you.
Papa Del's may have been good at one time. Unfortunately, that was probably well before the 15 years that I have been going there in search of their "terrific" pizza--to no avail. The owners of Papa Del's are simply trying to bilk people by providing a poor product that does not live up to the glowing reviews of a few people who don't know any better. I'm sure there are also a few people who believe the Edsel is a superior vehicle and that buggy whip companies are still a solid investment. Please don't get caught up in the hype of a declining business resting on their tenuous laurels.
This is NOT "authentic" Chicago style pizza. In fact, it hardly qualifies as pizza at all.

Papa Dels always serves the most delicious pizza. There is always tons of sauce, cheese and toppings on it. The only downside is it generally takes an hour for delivery. :(

Papa Dels serves a great deep dish pizza. The pie is always very saucey and cheesey. Prices are very resaonable for the great food you get! Prepare yourself for a wait!

PROS: great food
CONS: busy, can take a LONG time to get food