Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta
Items
50
Avg Price
$6.4
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
49
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta vs Express— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 1 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated July 2026.
Express
Items
177
Avg Price
$6.66
Rating
4/5
Unique Items
176
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta vs Express — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta
Shared Items
1
Avg Price Gap
$0.26
Top Rated
Express
Price analysis:
Express averages $6.66 per item while
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta averages $6.4, making Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta
approximately $0.26 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
italian
Menu Item Price Comparison
1 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express
| # | Menu Item | Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta | Express | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Fries | $2.95 | $1.50 | $1.45 |
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta vs Express — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (italian), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta averaging $6.4 per item and Express at $6.66, the price difference of $0.26 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 50 menu items at Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and 177 items at Express, with 1 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Express leads with Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta scoring 3/5 versus Express at 4/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta vs Express — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta or Express cheaper?
Based on current menu data, Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta offers better average value. Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta averages $6.4 per item while Express averages $6.66 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta cheapest items and Express cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta or Express?
Express has the larger menu with 177 items tracked compared to Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta's 50 items. Between them, there are 1 shared items with the same name, plus 49 items unique to Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and 176 exclusive to Express.
How many menu items do Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express share?
Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express have 1 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta has 49 exclusive items and Express has 176 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta or Express?
Express leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta. When choosing based purely on quality, Express has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.
What type of food do Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express serve?
Both restaurants serve italian. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta and Express?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Papa Joe's Pizza & Pasta cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $6.4). The Express cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $6.66). Both are updated July 2026.