Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Evanston: 9:44 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (847) 440-3152 to confirm.
Location & directions
1743 Benson AvenueEvanston, IL 60201
About Papa John's
Papa John's is a pizza restaurant located at 1743 Benson Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 155 restaurants, cafes and bars in Evanston.
Papa John's is open daily, 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Available service options are takeout.
Phone: (847) 440-3152.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant
- Address
- 1743 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
- Phone
- (847) 440-3152
- Hours
- Open daily, 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 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 Papa John's’s weekday schedule with 549 other pizza restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 79% of them (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 97% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 112 hours a week, 30 hours more than the local median of 83. 95% of pizza restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Papa John's is one of them.
Compared with 549 other pizza restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in Illinois
Based on 85 menus with 6,067 priced items from pizza restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $13.40, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
We don’t have Papa John's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what pizza restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Bread | 45% | $4.25 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 40% | $9.45 |
| Onion Rings | 34% | $7.99 |
| Italian Beef | 31% | $10.95 |
| Breaded Mushrooms | 29% | $8.00 |
| French Fries | 29% | $3.95 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.29 |
| Spaghetti | 28% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 85 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Papa John's there are 79 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 93 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (15), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Sandwiches & Delis (7), and Japanese & Sushi (6).
Competition is healthy: 5 other pizza restaurants are within a mile and 26 within three miles. The closest is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 0.1 mi away.
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBAT 17< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianMumbai Indian Grill< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiTomo Japanese Street Food< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsKilwins< 0.1 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 Papa John's's opening hours?
Open daily, 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Papa John's open on Sunday?
Yes, Papa John's is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Papa John's located?
Papa John's is located at 1743 Benson Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.
What is the phone number of Papa John's?
You can call Papa John's at (847) 440-3152.
Does Papa John's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Papa John's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Papa John's open late?
Yes – Papa John's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Papa John's?
There are 93 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Papa John's. Nearby options include BAT 17 (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Mumbai Indian Grill (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near Papa John's?
5 other pizza restaurants within a mile. The closest is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 0.1 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 85 menus with 6,067 priced items from pizza restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $13.40, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
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