Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Saint Paul: 4:23 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (651) 488-1922 to confirm.
Location & directions
616 Como AveSaint Paul, MN 55103
About John's Pizza Café
John's Pizza Café is a pizza restaurant you'll find at 616 Como Ave in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is one of 395 places to eat and drink we list in Saint Paul. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
John's Pizza Café is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday).
The menu we have on file lists 154 items across 11 sections, including Side Items, Wings, Appetizers, Hoagies, and Salads. Listed prices range from $0.20 to $60.00, with a typical item around $17.49. Menu highlights include 3 Oz Ranch, Catering 20 Wings, and Basket Of Fries.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (651) 488-1922 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant
- Address
- 616 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Phone
- (651) 488-1922
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 154 items · $0.20–$60.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pizza restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared John's Pizza Café’s weekday schedule with 17 other pizza restaurants in Saint Paul. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 56 hours a week, 23 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 94% of pizza restaurants in Saint Paul open on Sundays; John's Pizza Café does not.
Compared with 17 other pizza restaurants in Saint Paul that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in Minnesota
Based on 30 menus with 1,482 priced items from pizza restaurants in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $16.99.
At John's Pizza Café the median listed price is $17.49, higher than the typical $13.00 for pizza restaurants in Minnesota.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Bbq Chicken | 27% | $24.00 |
| Chicken Alfredo | 27% | $15.25 |
| Spaghetti | 27% | $11.00 |
| Lasagna | 23% | $14.50 |
| Chef Salad | 20% | $13.89 |
| Taco Pizza | 20% | $16.76 |
| Buffalo Chicken | 20% | $19.00 |
| House Special | 20% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 30 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of John's Pizza Café there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (2), Pizza (2), Bakeries & Desserts (2), and Thai (2).
Competition is light: 2 other pizza restaurants are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is Pizza Factory, 0.7 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeAbogados Café0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsConny's Creamy Cone0.5 mi
- Bars & PubsWillard's Liquor0.8 mi
- ThaiBasil Cafe1.0 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway1.0 mi
What to expect at a pizza restaurant
Pizza is one of America’s most popular meals and comes in strongly regional styles: thin, foldable New York slices; deep-dish and tavern-style thin crust in Chicago; square, crispy-edged Detroit pies; coal-fired New Haven “apizza”; and Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven in about 90 seconds. Most pizzerias offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, and many sell by the slice.
What to order
- Plain cheese or margherita – the simplest way to judge crust, sauce and cheese
- A house specialty pie – usually the combination the owners are proudest of
- Garlic knots – a cheap, shareable East Coast staple
- Wings – many pizzerias double as wing spots
Good to know
- Calling the restaurant directly for delivery or pickup often costs less than ordering through a third-party app.
- Large pies are usually the best value per slice; leftovers reheat well in a dry skillet.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest delivery nights – order early or expect longer waits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are John's Pizza Café's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is John's Pizza Café open on Sunday?
No, John's Pizza Café is closed on Sundays.
Where is John's Pizza Café located?
John's Pizza Café is located at 616 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
What is the phone number of John's Pizza Café?
You can call John's Pizza Café at (651) 488-1922.
Does John's Pizza Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, John's Pizza Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at John's Pizza Café?
The typical price range at John's Pizza Café is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.20 to $60.00.
Does John's Pizza Café take reservations?
Yes, John's Pizza Café accepts reservations.
Is John's Pizza Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is John's Pizza Café open late?
No, John's Pizza Café usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near John's Pizza Café?
There are 12 other places to eat and drink within a mile of John's Pizza Café. Nearby options include Abogados Café (0.2 mi), Conny's Creamy Cone (0.5 mi), and Willard's Liquor (0.8 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near John's Pizza Café?
2 other pizza restaurants within a mile. The closest is Pizza Factory, 0.7 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in Minnesota cost?
Based on 30 menus with 1,482 priced items from pizza restaurants in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $16.99.
