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This is an update to address in-house experience. I've had consistently good experiences dining in at JJ Hadley recently. The lastest order was a delicious turkey pesto sandwich. It was well presented and served promptly. In my opinion, it was heavy on the carbs (served with waffle fries) and it created a slightly bland presentation. A small side of cranberry sauce, (or chef's choice of something similar with some color), served on the same try, would improve balance and presentation, but that's a small detail in the overall experience. All in all, JJ Hadley is a good dine-in option in downtown Altoona. Worth noting . . . .There's a fresh, invigorating, buzz in downtown Altoona these days (lots of renovation occurring on 11th Ave) so be prepared to navigate around construction activities if you arrive by car. Here's my former review: This review addresses take-out only. I have not eaten in the restaurant enough to provide an accurate review of in-house dining. The pizza, no matter which variety you choose, is exceptional and consistent. My favorite salad is the grilled vegetable salad. The greens are always fresh and the other ingredients are plentiful. However, the vegetables range from perfectly grilled to mushy and raw. Grilled vegetables in a salad is a great concept - a wonderful complementary blend - but it is lost if the vegetables are not consistently prepared. For dessert, I have tried cheesecake and salted caramel custard pie. The cheesecake was mediocre - to be fair, it's really tough to excel with cheesecake - there are many excellent options out there. The salted custard pie was, quite honestly, the best salted caramel concoction I have had in a many years. Sadly, the slices (please see photo) have been tiny. For in-house dining, JJ Hadley's is in a great, walkable, spot in town across the street from one of Altoona's remaining rows of attractive historic buildings. The in-house dining experience is enhanced by historic ambiance but reviews of in-house food, beverages and service are best left to others with enough first-hand experience to share informed opinions. For take-out, the entrees and salad are good value. The desserts are not. JJ Hadley's is an average, 3 star take-out option that could be a five star favorite with appropriately sized dessert portions and attention to prep consistency.
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If you like good pizza and beer, look no further, especially if you’re staying just down the street at the Wingate hotel or the Mishler for a show. This is not your average pizza… it’s got a great wood-fired flavor, and the pizza is made using high-quality ingredients. And the beer is excellent, I can’t say I’ve had something I’ve disliked. I usually get my own pizza with a side salad and eat half of it. People with larger appetites could probably eat the entire pizza on their own. **My original review was 2 stars because of several instances of poor service, miscommunications, things like that. I totally get that this may have been due to many things, such as navigating growing pains, COVID, and lack of staff. We’ve visited several times since that original review, and service has taken a 180. Because of that, I’ve bumped my review up to 4 stars and look forward to continuing to support them!
Victoria McIntyreVictoria McIntyre
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We had a group gathering tonight and were wowed with the excellent customer service, food, overall dining atmosphere and experience. Trey was our server; he was personable and accommodating to our group needs and the order changes we had. We had pizza and salads everyone said about how good their meals were. They do have a real gem on the menu and that's the meatball appetizer -- I am not quite sure how to describe it except to say you taste the meat and not that 'filler' taste normally found in meatballs there is a hint of cheese and the sauce is a full burst of tomato taste with a nice finish of fresh basil. I had my first experience with cider and loved it -- the strawberry cider was a nice balance of tart and sweet. JJ Hadleys is absolutely worth the time to get off Pleasant Valley Blvd and make a short detour to downtown Altoona.
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Nearby Attractions Of JJ Hadley
Railroaders Memorial Museum
First Stop Shop Discount Grocery Outlet
A Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery Center
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Castle Halloween Museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Amtrak Altoona Station
Railroaders Memorial Museum
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First Stop Shop Discount Grocery Outlet
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A Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery Center
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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
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Nearby Restaurants Of JJ Hadley
Tom & Joe's Restaurant
Greenbean Coffee House
Lena's Cafe
The Clay Cup
Finelli's Italian Villa
Nicoletta's Family Restaurant
Texas Hot Dogs - 12th Avenue
Nardo's Cafe
Cobrh's Lounge
Levity Brewing Co. Altoona
Tom & Joe's Restaurant
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Greenbean Coffee House
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Lena's Cafe
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The Clay Cup
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1400 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
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attractions: Railroaders Memorial Museum, First Stop Shop Discount Grocery Outlet, A Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery Center, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Castle Halloween Museum, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Amtrak Altoona Station, restaurants: Tom & Joe's Restaurant, Greenbean Coffee House, Lena's Cafe, The Clay Cup, Finelli's Italian Villa, Nicoletta's Family Restaurant, Texas Hot Dogs - 12th Avenue, Nardo's Cafe, Cobrh's Lounge, Levity Brewing Co. Altoona
