“Pizza by Pappas” was founded in 1971 by the father of the current owners, brothers Bill and Tom Sheakoski. The landmark Scranton restaurant and pizzeria has operated from the same location for over 5 decades. The business celebrated its 50th Anniversary in July of 2021.
2021 sales volume were at pre-Covid levels even as the business had been operating at a reduced schedule of 5 days/week.
Pappas serves lunch and dinner and offers free downtown delivery with quick turnaround.
Pappas specializes in their distinctive personal pan Pizzas, in addition to hoagies, grinders, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, soups, buffalo wings, fries, and more.
Their systematic and quick turnaround preparation and service models make Pappas a perfect stop for a quick and fresh lunch in downtown Scranton.
Pappas has always been a popular destination for a variety of local professional offices, including City, County, State, and Federal governmental offices, in addition to banks, hospitals, doctors, and other medical, legal, and financial offices. Over the years, downtown businesses have come to expect delicious food delivered by Pappas in a timely fashion.