Papa Kelsey's Pizza & Subs – Italian

The air is thick with the comforting scent of bubbling mozzarella and golden, toasted dough, drawing guests into a lively space where the oven serves as the warm heart of the room. Hand-tossed pies range from the classic, meat-laden signatures to inventive fusions like zesty taco and creamy chicken enchilada, each crafted to offer a perfect balance of crispy crust and melty, savory toppings. It is a quintessential neighborhood haunt where the simple joy of a shared pizza—whether a traditional pesto or a gourmet chicken masterpiece—creates a sense of home in every bite.

9124 East Main Street, Mesa AZ 85207 https://papakelseysaz.com/

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $

Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the incredible food and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the efficient service from a knowledgeable staff who truly understand the menu. Celebrated for its inviting space and memorable atmosphere, guests love the overall dining experience and often express a desire to return for another visit.

Small 8" Pizza - $6.19: Choice of Garlic Butter or Parmesan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Medium 12" Pizza - $10.19: Choice of Garlic Butter or Parmesan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Large 14" Pizza - $12.39: Choice of Garlic Butter or Parmesan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Gluten Free 10" Pizza - $10.19: Choice of Garlic Butter or Parmesan crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch

Specialty Pizzas

Pricing: Sm (8") 9.49, Med (12") 16.99, Lrg (14") 19.99, Gluten Free (10") 16.99

Papa Kelsey's Special - $9.49: Ham, Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, black olives, green bell peppers, onions, spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Deluxe - $9.49: Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, beef, bacon, spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Gourmet Chicken - $9.49: Pizza sauce, chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Taco Pizza - $9.49: Enchilada sauce, taco meat, black olives, onions, mozzarella & cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Enchilada Pizza - $9.49: Enchilada sauce, grilled chicken, black olives, onions, mozzarella & cheddar cheese, spices Available at: dinner, lunch
Pesto Pizza - $9.49: Choice of grilled chicken or Italian sausage, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
BLT Pizza - $9.49: Bacon, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Garlic Pizza - $9.49: No pizza sauce, pure olive oil, spices, chopped garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella & shredded parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Chicken Pizza - $9.49: BBQ sauce, chicken, mushrooms, onions, hot pepper rings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
The Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $9.49: Hot sauce, chicken breast, red onions, mozzarella cheese and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza - $9.49: Pizza Sauce, Beef Topping, Red Onions, Bacon, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggie Pizza - $9.49: Sliced mushrooms, black olives, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Papa's Mega Pepperoni - $9.49: Over 2 layers of pepperoni, mozzarella & spices Available at: dinner, lunch

Buffalo Wings

Flavors: Mild, Hot, Suicide, Honey BBQ, Honey BBQ Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Lemon Pepper, Smokey Spicy Honey Habenaro

Bone In Wings (6 Piece) - $8.99: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Available at: dinner, lunch
Bone In Wings (12 Piece) - $16.99: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Available at: dinner, lunch
Bone In Wings (24 Piece) - $31.99: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Available at: dinner, lunch
Boneless Wings (6 Piece) - $7.49: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Boneless Wings (12 Piece) - $13.99: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Available at: dinner, lunch
Boneless Wings (24 Piece) - $25.99: Served with Ranch. Blue Cheese on request. Available at: dinner, lunch

Calzones

8" Calzone - $8.99: Mozzarella, Ricotta Cheese, Pizza Sauce & Spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
12" Calzone - $13.99: Mozzarella, Ricotta Cheese, Pizza Sauce & Spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch

Pastas

Chicken Parmesan Pasta - $11.99: Bed of spaghetti, breaded chicken, marinara sauce, spices, mozzarella & parmesan cheese with garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheese Ravioli - $9.49: Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Baked Spaghetti - $10.49: Bed of spaghetti with sauce, mozzarella, spices & garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch

Oven Baked Subs

Half (6") prices listed. Whole (12") available for additional cost.

Ham & Cheese Sub - $6.49: Mayo, ham, mozzarella & cheddar, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza Sub - $6.49: Pizza sauce, pepperoni & mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggie Sub - $6.49: Mayo, sliced mushrooms, black olives, onions, mozzarella & cheddar, green bell peppers, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
BLT Sub - $7.29: Mayo, crisp bacon, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Ham, Cheese & Salami Sub - $7.29: Mayo, ham, salami, hot pepper rings, mozzarella & cheddar, fresh tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Ham & Turkey Sub - $7.29: Mayo, ham, turkey breast, mozzarella & cheddar, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes
Roast Beef Sub - $7.29: Mayo, roast beef, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Taco Sub - $7.29: Enchilada sauce, taco meat, black olives, onions, mozzarella & cheddar, sour cream, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Turkey Sub - $7.29: Mayo, turkey breast, mozzarella, Swiss, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Meatball Sub - $7.99: Red sauce, Italian meatballs, mozzarella cheese & spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Buffalo Chicken Sub - $7.99: Hot sauce, chicken breast, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Parmesan Sub - $7.99: Grilled or Breaded Chicken, Red sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Chicken Breast Sub - $7.99: Mayo, grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, fresh tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastrami Sub - $7.99: Mayo, sliced pastrami, onions, mozzarella, Swiss, mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Italian Combo Sub - $8.49: Mayo, ham, salami, Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, mozzarella & cheddar, fresh tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Chicken Pesto Sub - $8.49: Grilled chicken breast, pesto sauce, Swiss, fresh tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Club Sub - $8.49: Mayo, ham, turkey breast, crisp bacon, mozzarella & cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Three Meat Combo Sub - $8.49: Mayo, ham, turkey breast, roast beef, mozzarella & cheddar, fresh tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch

Salads

Italian Salad - $7.09: Fresh lettuce, pepperoni, black olives, mozzarella & cheddar, homemade croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef Salad - $7.59: Fresh lettuce, rolled ham & turkey, mozzarella & cheddar, homemade croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggie Salad - $7.19: Fresh lettuce, sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, slivered onions, tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella & cheddar, homemade croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Breast Salad - $8.09: Fresh lettuce, grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, mozzarella & cheddar, homemade croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
Antipasto Salad Large - $10.99: Fresh lettuce, pepperoni, ham, green peppers, red onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, black olives, hot pepper rings, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Salad Large - $4.39: Fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch

Side Orders

Jalapeno Poppers - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Mushrooms - $7.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
5 Piece Chicken Strips - $8.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Zucchini - $7.49: Served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Mozzarella Sticks - $7.49: 6 per order, served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Garlic Bread - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheesy Bread - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pesto Garlic Cheese Bread - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chips - $1.69 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Meatballs (6) - $5.99: With sauce & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch

Desserts

Tiramisu - $4.79
Marshmello Desert Bar - $3.29: Gluten free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $3.69: Large 3oz Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Caramel Manifesto Cookie - $3.69: Large 3oz Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC

Beverages

Fountain Drinks - $2.99: All you can drink (Dine-In Only) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
To-Go Drink Small - $1.99: Coke Products Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
To-Go Drink Large - $2.99: Coke Products Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
2-Liter Soda - $3.99: Coke Products Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Bud Light - $3.75
Budweiser - $3.75
Michelob Ultra - $3.75
Kilt Lifter - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

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