Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria - Pasadena — Restaurant in Pasadena

Time to update my review of Big Mama's and Papa's Pizza on East Colorado boulevard in Pasadena (see old review below). I've been enjoying the great food from this location for a long time.  Very convenient location near the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Allen Avenue. Extensive eclectic menu featuring appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts. I like their chicken wings, chicken tenders, garlic bread with cheese, hand-tossed all-meat pizza, and Mexican pizza.  They have everything from slices to their famous gigantic pizza. Some items on the menu must be ordered in advance. Pies customizable with different crusts & toppings. The selection of sandwiches includes their famous Philly Cheesesteak. My personal favorite dessert is their Tiramisu.

They have  some tables inside to accommodate customers. There is pick up available from either the front along Colorado Boulevard or from their rear parking lot.

With such an extensive menu you can always find something good!

I seem to order their pastas and calzones the most. The place is now Under New Management so I'm expecting some great changes. I was told that they will do some remodeling and look forward to that happening soon. Parking available on the street or around by the...

I would give them zero stars if i could. They have major health violations at this Mamas and Papas location. I ordered a pizza and calzone over the phone and when i arrived it was not close to being done, Luckily I got a chance to see how the operation is being runned. So the pizza chef there asks me to pay and i do and i sit and wait. I notice he has a huge open wound on his hand and is preparing my food and other customers food with no gloves. I also witnessed him picking up garbage and dirt on the floor then throwing it in the trash then back to digging his hands in my pizza to see if its ready. Has this guy ever heard of washing his hands or wearing gloves or a band aid over his exposed hand. I was grossed out and said i will not be taking the food. The guy new what he was doing was wrong and knew that when i mentioned everything to him. I paid with a credit card so i couldnt get a refund on the spot, he wanted to come back the next day to talk to his boss i told him im never coming back to this place. I called visa and they are getting my money back with no help from that bozo at...

I love Big Mama's and Papa's. However this location had horrible customer service. I got a call the delivery guy was at my Apartment. I went downstairs and called him. No answer. He called me back upset with me and asking if I was coming. I told him I was there and he still was rude and when giving me the pizza did not greet me but told me how where I was standing to receive my delivery was the wrong location (meanwhile I had another delivery earlier that day with zero problems). I receive the pizza, half of it didnt have cheese (no exageration) and it was under cooked. No parmeasean cheese. No crushed red peppers and the special sauce i ordered and paid for was less than half a container. Needless to say I will not order from this location again. Overall the service and food quality of this location shows a complete lack of care for their trade and their customers. If and when i do want Mamas and Papas I will be forced to visit another location from...