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Papa Ceo Fine Italian Foods & Pizza
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
654 Spadina AveToronto, ON M5S 2H7
Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core
(416) 961-2222
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 4 am
Fri-Sat 10 am - 5 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
15 reviews for Papa Ceo Fine Italian Foods & Pizza
15 reviews in English
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Review from Ayesha A.
8/18/2011
Don't let the griminess and unsanitary looking environment deter you-this place is tha shiiiiit.
The names of the pizza varieties are hilarious and make one really wonder if there is any relation to the celebrity the slice is named after and the toppings (ex. pablo picasso slice, albrto banini slice)
However the man that I usually deal with isn't the most friendly so not someone that I was able (not that I put much effort, frankly) to strike up a chat with...
that being said one time there were younger women working there and with my to-go slice they threw in 2 free cheese slices. I didn't ask or tell, just left with an enormous smile :-)
Another negative is that sometimes the pizza can be a little dry. But let's face it-even bad pizza is amazing. And this pizza is never bad.
A plus-it's open to the wee hours of the morning and when it's nice weather, you can sit on the little bench outside and eat.
This is probably my favourite pizza joint.
The competitor two doors down often gets people's dedication but I'm stickin' with Papa.
YUUUMMMM....PIIIZZZZAAAAAA!!! -
Review from Jane M.
4/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Loved this place!
We had a craving for pizza after staying up all night to watch the Royal Wedding (Yelp is not a place for judgement!) and then sleeping all day.
We were going to get Mamma's but every time we order from them, it arrives cold and needs to be heated up. This is probably something to do with how the deliveries are made (we always wait 1+ hour for our food, so we assume it spends at least a little time with the delivery guy while he makes other rounds), and we usually overlook it because the pizza tastes great after 10 minutes in the oven. Still, we wanted pizza *now* so we decided to try Papa Ceo's.
Long story short, it was awesome. The kind of NYC grease but with a thin crunchy base and a puffy crust. My only problem was that they were a little skimpy on the sauce. I like my pizza saucy!
Better than Pizza Pizza or Mamma's by a mile!! -
Review from Rainie L.
Markham, ON
1/8/2012
Greasy spoon pizza that's huge enough for the hungry monster. $4 Slices are huge and loaded with toppings. Crust is nice and crisp. The only downside is they look like they have been sitting out for a few hours (I went in at 3pm). You can tell just by looking at the cheese. That said, they tossed it in the oven for 5 mins and it came out pipping hot and mighty tasty. (and extremely greasy might I also add even for the veggie version so don't go if you are counting calories)
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Review from Susie H.
4/5/2011
Great, thin-crust gourmet pizza at an amazing price.
The portions are HUGE. I grew up in the suburbs so the only pizza I ever had was from the frozen food aisle or Pizza Pizza. One slice at Papa Ceo's is easily 2.5 the size of one slice at Pizza Pizza! Plus, it is $3 for a slice of garlic or pepperoni; the fancier ones with more toppings are $4 or $5. I'd recommend the Tina Turner, Rambo for the meat lovers, or the Al Pacino.
This place also used to have an awesome lunch deal - one slice pepperoni or garlic + a bottle of beer = $5..so awesome! Unfortunately they raised the price to $7. Still pretty awesome. They are also open till 5am on weekends - my go-to for drunk food, especially since it is on the way home! This late I'd recommend going for the simple slices because they're usually fresher.
Going in when you're drunk is also hilarious as they always have strange Italian movies playing and Papa Ceo will start making jokes with you. -
Review from Grant P.
Toronto, ON
3/4/2012
frequented this place quite regularly throughout grad school (i lived right across the street at Graduate House for 2 years) ... i came to like this place better than Cora's, even if the pizzas might not be the freshest. they are nevertheless pretty tasty. i think the Terminator slice is definitely the best. the slices that are more meat-heavy, such as the Brando, are not as good imo. and, yes, the place could use a thorough cleaning. but it's a good bang for the buck.
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Review from sunnee s.
Toronto, ON
4/11/2011
4.5* (half a star for the cheapness) .
better (much much muchhh x100000 better) than pizza pizza .
ive had my first ever slice(s) from papa ceo's yesterday . after studying for hours at the depressing gray concrete walled school library where EVERYONE look like they want to start crying, this was the best study break comfort food i could possibly get .
these are HUMONGO pizza slices EVER . one slice is a quarter of the whole pizza . for $4 flat, i got TWO slices (the fancier slices), which means i got HALF of the pizza for $4 . do they usually give you 2 slices when you order one slice ? or did they just give me an extra slice ? :)
i got mambo (i did, however, stand there for a while debating b/w robert deniro & mambo) & why havent i known that spinach is absolutely delicious on pizza ? why was yesterday my first time here, what took me so long even tho i pass by it pretty often ?
if you want cheap, huge, delicious pizza, go to papa ceo's . im craving for it as i type . i havent tried cora the next door yet so i need to go there next, but for next next time, i cant wait to come back & try the robert deniro or al pacino . or rambo . i dunno . maybe i'll get all 3 . :))Listed in: Delizioso! - Italian
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Review from Amie T.
Toronto, ON
6/8/2011
I feel like whichever pizza joint you go to first is the pizza joint you stick to. That's the case for me. I love papa ceos. The pizza is really cheap considering how large the slice is (bigger than your face, really), the pizzas named after italian actors, the fact that it is located between dance cave and where I used to live and was open until 3AM, the TV in the back showing really random movies...I could go on and on.
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Review from Bijan V.
8/28/2008
I personally like Cora's much better. Although Papa Ceo's seem to have more selection, most of their pizza's aren't fresh (if you go late at night which is when I only seem to crave my need for pizza!). It is open late and has a TV to keep you entertained, but it's not as homey as Cora's.
Although I must say the staff is very friendly. I came in at around midnight one night and was given a free slice on top of the one I bought but only because the pizza's were going to be thrown out soon.
Either way, I'd check out the place next door before I settle here.Listed in: The UofT Student / Resident
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Review from Leeor J.
4/25/2010
Well, this place has its up and downs. My favorite (and consistent choice) slice has always been the al pacino. That's ground beef, spinach and feta cheese. I measure the consistency by that slice.
last time i went, it tasted nothing like i remembered. i hope it was an off day and they didn't change something. It seems like the kind of joint where you could count on something being made exactly the same way forever. -
Review from Lynda W.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2008 3 photos
Mama-mia, papa-ria! Papa's is a university hot spot for late night greasy cravings. They have a wide selection of pizza, many named after Hollywood stars, like the Al Pacino. They also have a great selection for vegetarians and even a cheeseless pizza if that's your cup of tea.
Papa behind the counter is super friendly, which is quite refreshing after a long day at work. There's a small tv in the back of the store, where you can sit (i think there's about 6 four seat tables), the tables themselves don't seem to be regularly cleaned - I think there the do-it yourself place, and the chairs aren't overly comfortable, but this isn't the type of place you sit and chill for a few hours.
Overall their pizzas are pretty good. They aren't the greatest. Each slice is massive, a quarter of the pizza. The sauce is pretty good, but I've had better dough/crust elsewhere.
For $7 you can get a slice of pizza and a beer, not bad for dinner! Each slice is around $4 on its own. -
Review from Daniella F.
Vancouver, BC
3/26/2010
This late night kitchen is a great place to stop by after some drinks! There are movies, so bring a date! Pizza is fresh and hot and cheaper than Cora's next door. The vegetarian choices are great, with loads to choose from. The best part is that the slices are huge!
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Review from Andre D.
Edmonton, AB
4/27/2010
Oh the days of going to Papa Ceo's have changed. I remember back in the day my friends and I would go here around 2 am after the clubs and have your pizza slices by the car or in the restaurant. Always have it with chocolate milk. Always a tradition to me.
Well the last time I visited there last Friday night with my gf because she's from Hamilton and didn't know about this hidden secret. I noticed a difference though. I think they changed the dough because the crust seemed thinner than it used to be. I should have asked for it to be put back in the oven so it could be warmer while my gf's slice was much warmer. The guy behind the counter didn't realize I was with my gf and asked me is that all almost like he was quick to get my order done, even though no one was next in line.
Back in the day, I would give the place a 4 or 5. I think it's gone down a notch or two. Maybe when I'm in the mood for a late night slice when I visit Toronto again, I'll possibly visit. But for now, I'll stay away. :( -
Review from A K.
Toronto, ON
7/10/2009
I'm a Cora's fan. Papa Ceo's is good but the crust is not as light and thin as Cora's, and it is a bit more doughy tasting. They have an amazing selection of pizza though, I love all the vegetarian options. So when I want selection, I come here. They would be my favorite, but the pizza's are not as fresh tasting to me. A great deal for the money since you get 2 giant slice for $4.
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Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
11/7/2008 1 photo
I love Papa Ceo's. When I lived in Mississauga, about 30 minutes west of T.O., I would drive into the city just to sink my teeth into a big-ass slice of fresh italian pizza. It was gourmet, long before gourmet "authentic" Italian pizza joints became trendy. It was a giant slice of heaven, whether it was 11 a.m. or 3 a.m. it didn't matter. I loved standing in the steaming little shop rowed by glass cases filled with steaming hot pizzas of every conceivable combination. Big ass pizzas, not your conservative 12-inch, like you get on menus these days, masquerading as large. Big-ass. And over two dozen choices. My favourite was Sophia Loren, a veggie masterpiece. I never really gave Cora's pizza next door any thought, until I learned of the friendly rivalry between the two places that often erupts late at night as drunk partiers line up for a slice. I once tried Cora's and it was excellent too, but pizza loyalty has a way of invading even your taste buds.
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Review from art f.
Toronto, ON
7/13/2010
i use to live around there. imho, ceo edges out cora's. the margarita just tastes a bit more authentic to me.
