Papa John's Menu Prices (2026)
Papa John's prices at a glance
Cheapest main item: Philly Cheesesteak Papadia $7.49 All 33 prices ↓
Papa John's prices between Domino's and Pizza Hut and differentiates on ingredients rather than crust — fresh never-frozen dough and the garlic sauce cup that comes with every pizza.
Like the rest of the category the board price is aspirational: Papa Pairs at two items for $6.99 each and the standing large two-topping carryout deal are what most orders actually cost. Figures below are 2026 national averages.
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How to Save Money at Papa John's
- Papa Pairs at $6.99 per item on two or more items undercuts every board price on the menu, including large pizzas.
- The large two-topping carryout deal at $9.99 saves $6 over the board price for the same pizza — never order carryout at menu price.
- Every pizza includes a garlic sauce cup at no charge; extra cups are $0.75 and are the cheapest way to make a cheap pizza better.
- Papa Rewards gives 1 point per dollar with a free large pizza at 75 points, roughly a free pizza per $75 spent — the most generous return of the big pizza chains.
Papa John's Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a large pizza at Papa John's in 2026?
A large cheese is about $14.99 and a large pepperoni about $15.99 at board price. The standing large two-topping carryout deal at $9.99 is the price most customers actually pay.
What is Papa Pairs?
Order two or more qualifying items — pizza, Papadia, wings, breadsticks or dessert — and each costs $6.99. It is the chain's everyday value offer and beats every à-la-carte price.
How much is a Papadia?
About $7.49 each, or $6.99 each under Papa Pairs. Papadias are folded flatbread sandwiches built on pizza dough and come with a dipping sauce.
Is Papa John's more expensive than Domino's?
Slightly, at board price — a large cheese is about $14.99 against $12.99 at Domino's. Both chains price their carryout deals near $9.99, so the practical difference is small.
Does every Papa John's pizza come with garlic sauce?
Yes, one cup of the special garlic sauce is included with every pizza at no charge. Additional cups cost about $0.75 each.
How does Papa Rewards work?
You earn 1 point per dollar spent and redeem 75 points for a free large pizza — about a 13% return, the highest among the national pizza chains.
How much is a Large Pepperoni Pizza at Papa John's?
A Large Pepperoni Pizza costs about $15.99 at Papa John's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Original, Thin, Epic Stuffed Crust and Crispy Parmesan crusts. Every pizza comes with a garlic sauce cup. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much are Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks at Papa John's?
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks cost about $7.49 for 5 pc. at Papa John's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Chocolate Chip Cookie at Papa John's?
A Chocolate Chip Cookie costs about $8.49 at Papa John's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Papa John's Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains Papa John's is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: