Papa John's • Build Your Own Pizza
Medium Cheese Pizza (12")
Medium pizza with pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Medium Cheese Pizza (12")
The Medium Cheese Pizza (12") is medium pizza with pizza sauce and fresh mozzarella It comes in at 220 calories per 12-inch medium cheese pizza with 10g of protein, and is priced at $10.99 in the Build Your Own Pizza section of the Papa John's menu — about 5.00 cents per 100 calories. Papa John's is a pizza chain with over 5,500 locations known for its fresh dough made daily, premium toppings, and signature garlic sauce. The Papa John's menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $6.99 for a Personal Cheese Pizza to $23.99 for a Large Specialty Pizza.
How the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") compares to similar Papa John's items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cheese Pizza (10") | $6.99 | 180 | 3.88 |
| Medium Cheese Pizza (12") (this item) | $10.99 | 220 | 5.00 |
| Large Cheese Pizza (14") | $11.99 | 240 | 5.00 |
| Extra-Large Cheese Pizza (16") | $14.99 | 280 | 5.35 |
Average price in the Build Your Own Pizza section: $11.24. This item is below the section average.
How the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") compares at other chains
Compare the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Papa John's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | Medium Cheese Pizza (12") | $10.99 | — |
| 7 Brew | The Original (Medium) | $4.99 | $6.00 more |
| Arby's | Curly Fries (Medium) | $3.29 | $7.70 more |
| Auntie Anne's | Fruit Freeze (Medium) | $4.99 | $6.00 more |
| Baskin-Robbins | Classic Shake (Medium) | $6.99 | $4.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Papa John's secret menu items
Garlic Alfredo Pizza · $13.99
A pizza with garlic Alfredo sauce instead of traditional pizza sauce — creamy and rich
How to order: Order any pizza and select 'Garlic Alfredo sauce' instead of pizza sauce in the customizations.
Cookie Pizza · $9.99
A large chocolate chip cookie baked in a pizza pan, cut into slices — like a giant cookie
How to order: This is a secret menu item not widely available. Ask your local Papa John's if they can make a large chocolate chip cookie in a pizza box.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") good value at Papa John's?
At $10.99, the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") costs about 5.00 cents per 100 calories against a $11.24 average in the Build Your Own Pizza section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Papa John's sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Medium Cheese Pizza (12") at Papa John's
The Medium Cheese Pizza (12") is available at Papa John's locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Papa John's app or third-party services. Order through the official Papa John's ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Papa John's menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Medium Cheese Pizza (12")
- 1Check current Papa John's deals — Large 1-Topping Pizza — $11.99.
- 2Prices have trended +1.6% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Medium Cheese Pizza (12") prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Papa John's national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $14.55 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
- Los Angeles: $14.05 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
- Chicago: $13.25 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
- Houston: $12.45 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
- Atlanta: $12.75 (Estimated — on par with national average — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
- Columbus: $12.20 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Large Pepperoni Pizza)
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About Papa John's
Papa John's is a pizza chain with over 5,500 locations known for its fresh dough made daily, premium toppings, and signature garlic sauce. The Papa John's menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $6.99 for a Personal Cheese Pizza to $23.99 for a Large Specialty Pizza. Papa John's is famous for its Pepperoni Pizza, The Works pizza, Garlic Knots, and the Papa John's Garlic Sauce that comes with every order. The Papa John's menu features specialty pizzas like the BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza, Spinach Alfredo Pizza, and the new Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza. Papa John's also offers sides, chicken poppers, desserts, and drinks. Papa John's deals include Large 1-Topping Pizza for $11.99 and the Papa John's Rewards program. The Papa John's allergen menu and gluten free options are available online.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Papa John's website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.papajohns.com