No-contact delivery
Yes
Mama Sids Pizza in Athens
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Location on the map
Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 706-549-6100
Site: https://www.mamasidspizza.com/
Site: https://www.mamasidspizza.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–9PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–9PM
- Friday:11:30AM–9PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (146)
Was very happy with the selection on the Pizza Buffet 🍕 😋Very reasonably priced, you definitely get you monies worth 👍👍Stop in and try a slice 😉
Fantastic! My new favorite pizza. Only good pizza in athens aside from filly loaded.
Awesome PizzaI have never eaten here, even when I was in school back in the late 70’s. Didn’t know it was here until I moved back to Athens 1 1/2 years ago. Decided to order a pizza and wings tonight. The wings were very good. I don’t know what kind of sauce they cook the wings in, but they were good. Kind of sweet, little spicy, different than other wings I’ve had and very good. Ordered the Kitchen Sink pizza. It was delicious!! The pizza is not greasy, very flavorful, the texture is nice and crisp, and the toppings are plentiful and excellent quality. This is a good, delicious pizza at a reasonable price. I can’t believe I never knew about Mama Sid’s until now, but I can guarantee I will be back often now that I know where it is and how good it is!!!
Waited for over an hour to get it, twenty five minutes after I’d gotten there to pick up. Two old women sitting in the corner who worked there, talking and doing nothing. They kept looking at me, I think they felt me judging their laziness. Rather than getting up to ask what I was waiting for, they kept bothering the kids who were actually working to ask them what I was waiting for. Finally got my order and shocker, it was wrong.
This place is a national treasure and should be preserved at all cost. The pizza is handmade and can stand up to some of the best in town, not to mention the low cost of the buffet and being able to order custom pizzas. Mama Sids forever!
Favorite spot for pizza buffet. Pricing of pizzas and the buffet is reasonable. Shaun is a fantastic cook and knows how to make some great pizzas and will make anything you like upon request. I also am a fan of their wings.
Great pizza. They put the pizza you want on the buffet.
If I could die eating Pizza, it would be here. Mama Sids feeds you like a Grandmama! I love the Philly Cheese steak pizza, and the buffet is the best pizza buffet in Athens, hands down.
They have the best pizza. They load the kitchen sink pizza with so many toppings. Not like the other pizza places where they skimp on topping. Love this place.
An Eastside Athens tradition, home to some of the finest pizza in Georgia. They offer a small but vibrant buffet option, and take requests on it. Also offered are subs and lots of other goodies!
Great pizza good salad. Friendly waitress. We will be back.
Great food and atmosphere. Fast and friendly service.
Here is my experience with Mama Sids Pizza and unfortunately, I have good and bad new about the service from this company since being in Athens. We called Mama Sids at 9:00 pm. We saw where you are opened until 9:30 pm. Is it my problem because we called on you 30 minutes before you are closing. I take care of an elderly parent with Dementia and it is not alway convenient to call upon a food establishment at just the right time. If you say you are open until 9:30 pm but upon calling you are closed at 9:00 pm then say you are closed at 9:00 pm.
Great buffet price and tasty! Pizza made to order and some to snack on while you wait. Supporting local taste good! Real dishes were appreciated!
This place is amazing! You want a fun night of drinks and good pizza this is the place! Buckets of ice to keep the beer cold and cold mugs to make it go down easy! For all students this is the best $5 you ever spent!! BYOB
Not sure why the overall rating is so high. I have been here a few times with the latest being today. Upon arriving at 1145 for the pizza buffet there was one pan with one slice on it. Garlic knots just came out which is what my buddy had to snack on while we waited for pizza. At about 1210 the first of TWO pans arrive. There were 13 people in the restaurant at the time and while not all were having the buffet I do not understand why at high noon there was not enough on the line to satisfy the masses. It was no time at all before both trays were gone. The service was good although there was a mix-up on the drink. I asked for sweet tea but was given unsweetened. No big deal-breaker there. The reason I will not go back there for weekday lunch is the wait time to eat at the buffet. I have not ordered off the menu which is what I may try next time to see if the wait is the same. Like the other reviewers say, the pizza is good.
Eat here it is good Most people only need to read the first sentence to decide on it.In more a more honest and in depth review. Im upset I waited so long to eat here because I was unsure based on outside appearance. Its a family run buffet and delivery/pickup that mostly serves the townie community. I would say we try and eat here before papa johns or dominos every time. They typically have discounts and other student deals on different days of the week. The buffet is limited, but they will make any pizza you want for the buffet on arrival for each person at the table. The staff is pleasant and prompt. Still nothing negative to say after eating here almost a year now.Pizza night has turned into Mama Sids night at my house.
My wife calls it dusty pizza, because the interior is old and it shows its age. But this is the only pizza buffet around where you can look behind the counter and see a big pile of homemade dough and two guys slaving away turning it into pizza. The pizza isnt amazing but for the price, the family owned feel and the quality, its the best pizza for your dollar in all of Athens. They even have a loyalty punch card!
Mama Sids is that kitschy local spot, owned and run by a local family for generations.Nothing fancy, just an unassuming atmosphere and great, piping-hit pizza made to order.There is a pizza buffet during certain hours and its very good, especially for the price, but I prefer getting a whole pie and a pitcher and sharing great conversation with family or friends.Good service, family friendly, super affordable, easy to find. Parking is good.Its on the south side of Athens in a residential suburban shopping strip, about 8 minutes drive from downtown Athens.Follow your google map and enjoy the pie.
I will never visit here again. Staff was unfriendly and the waiters didnt have a clue about the food.All you can eat pizza is a joke. I saw people come in and sit and there is no pizza there. Only one person preparing the food and he was frustrated. Finally 1 pizza came out with 15 people trying to eat. They were nice enough to let the family with the kids go first. I ordered a sub and they couldnt even tell me what type of bread they had.
Good pizza, but don’t know if I’d ever get the buffet again. With over 20 people in the restaurant who were all eating the buffet, the kitchen was only bringing out one pizza at a time. Eat 1-2 slices and then wait for 10-15 min for the next slice. Looked like musical chairs with everyone sitting on the edge of the booths racing to get at least one slice.
This place might be one of the best kept secrets in Athens. I lived here 6 years before ever hearing about it. The pizza is good and cheap and they take requests for the buffet. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to everyone.
This is primarily a buffet pizza place, but smaller than CiCis or Stevie Bs. Theres only 4 to 6 pizzas out at the most.However, while selection may be limited, their pizza is much much better than any other buffet place in town. As such, this is a great place to take any friends who otherwise wont eat buffet pizza.Word to the wise though, get here close to peak or at peak times. If its empty, then theres no pizza out and youll wind up waiting 20 minutes while they start baking it. This is why I cannot give 5 stars.Other than that problem though, great place.
So went to this place because it has good reviews, however when we got there , there were holes in the ceiling, broken ceiling fans, this place is very dirty and old looking. They had a pizza buffet out that did not look appealing at all. They brought out our pizza and I remember telling my husband i would of rather went to lil Caesars because it would of taste better and been cheaper. place just looks like maybe in the 80s it was a good restraunt but the owners must really not care anymore.
The pizza was crispy not greasy and delicious. Great prices for great food and great friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back for more.
Cheap pizza buffet. They can make custom pizzas as requested. Their garlic knots are very good.
Their pizza buffet is delicious, and pretty competitively priced (which to me seems unusual for such a small location, because normally small places like this are overpriced). For around the same price as chain pizza buffets, this place serves much higher-quality pizza (although not quite as good as expensive non-buffet places). If youre wanting several slices of different types of pizza instead of just ordering a box from somewhere, you will not find a place better than this.
A local pizza buffet. Good food good atmosphere
Great food and service. The crust is flavorful and crisp not greasy at all. They will make your favorite for the buffet also. Best pizza in Athens!
I find their pizza to be just awful. Crust is tasteless and hard as if it were stale or overcooked. Sauce to cheese to toppings ratio is usually off. Frankly, Totinos frozen party pizzas are better and I hate them.
Perfect little mom and pop pizza buffet. Staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Request any pizza you want when you arrive and itll be out fresh on about 10 minutes. I recommend the chicken bacon ranch w/ spinach, or the buffalo chicken. Mama Sids is cheap and delightful. Tip your waiter!
A great spot for a slice of pizza, I love the classic UGA wall decor. Super nice staff, unbeatable prices!
The staff was wonderful and made whatever pizza we want, and the pizza was great. I also got the wings and they were some of the best wings you can get in Athens. It was my first visit, and it will definitely not be my last.
Great pizza but the service has always been slow.
Really good pizza buffet! Takes a minute to get new pizzas out, but its totally worth it. Not too pricey either. Also, their cinnamon and honey dessert pizza is probably one of the best things Ive ever eaten.
Sean is a true old school Athenian, one of a dying breed. Great food in a great old school atmosphere. Amy and Dylan are his best employees.
Food is good but service is horrendous and cook staff cant keep up the pace for the pizza bar. Over the last 8 yrs we have stopped coming several times because of the wait staff. We come in, in hopes things will be better. They never are. We will never come back & dine. To go is the way to go. The order is never wrong. Not once have they gotten something wrong or forgotten anything.
Absolutely love Mama Sid’s & am so thankful the owner has kept this pizzeria open after all these years. Old school, very good pizza. Very nostalgic for me going in here & brings back awesome memories! We love Mama Sid’s!
Mama Sids is affordable (even for university students) and the pizza is delicious. It has an authentic Athens feel and the atmosphere inside is very cozy. The staff is always really friendly and contributes to the coziness.
My kids love this place. Good pizza and a kitchen that will bake any pie you can dream up. (My favorite is Buffalo chicken and feta cheese.)
Came in for the $6 student buffet. Variety of different pizzas, and the waitress even asked if we wanted anything made special! Cozy little place with excellent food and service.
I have been going here for over twenty years. Give or take a few years when i lived outta town for school or work. However its nice to know that when i want a pizza like tonight that i can order it and itll be just as delicious as twenty years ago... Thanks for all your hard work guys.
Unlimited pizza buffet for cheap? Cant get better than that. Oh, but it can! They take requests for your own custom pizzas to add to the buffet. Yes, this is a place worth going to.
Fresh toppings, delicious dough, served by friendly staff. Their lunch buffet is awesome, and their calzones are the best in Athens!
You cant be from Athens and not had Mama Sid. One of the best pizza places in town. So many childhood memories. Pizza and football equal Mama Sid
Love Mama Sids! The staff is so friendly and it’s great pizza at a great price! Always fresh and hot!
I used to eat here when I was growing up and loved it. This is a true local place owned and enjoyed by locals. Great pizza, good prices and buffet options.
Best pizza in Athens after Peppinos. You get lots of cheese! The only thing I didnt like was that the bacon, though there were lots of big chunks of it (yay!), was kind of tough.
Not a good look. Wanted to support local business; neither employee had masks on inside and the cook working with food had a full untrimmed beard and long hair with no covering.
Solid place for no frills pizza. Buffet can be a little sparse at time but they will make you whatever pizza you want. Ill be back
Excellent Pizza, Amazing place, price is very good. Folks super friendly. If you love pizza you need to go.
IMO best pizza at the best price in town. Try the dough nuggets.
Amazing pizza, great service! The waitstaff on Monday, February 18 for dinner was phenomenal.
Awesome service friendly staff.foodwas very good and fresh and hot. Great price. Really enjoyed it 😊
Great prices, kind staff, and good food. Not the best in the world or anything, but its actually really pretty good from when weve went there. Make sure to check in if u visit and u get a freebie.
Pizza was great. All you can eat at great price. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Best pizza Ive had in a long time. Great service and great food. Great prices, too.
My Friday night fixture. Great local establishment which supports a local high school band. By far the best pizza in Athens.
Great pizza. Amazing people who work there. Garlic rolls so good, if you have one youll have an addiction.
Great, affordable food. It did take a really long time to get our food, closer to 20-25 minutes but the food was warm and really good.
Ive been eating at Mama Sids since I was a kid. The food is good and the establishment is an iconic place in our city.
Good pizza, great value! All you can eat pizza buffet with the student special is a steal.
Pizza is good. Good atmosphere. Didn’t meet Mama but it’s okay.
Custom make pizza for you for buffet. Owners are outstanding people. Fantastic value.
Always get the pizza buffet
Pizza is excellent. The staff are very friendly. Would recommend to anybody in the Athens area.
Dark smelly place with bad service. Their menu has happy hour listed with beer specials but it is BYOB
The service can be slow at busy times but the staff is always friendly and the food is good. An Athens staple you should definitely check out.
I wish theyd keep more pizzas out, but it is really good for buffet pizza and the price is right.
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS PLACE! !Their pizza crust was the first table food that my kids ate and they loved it :)
Great pizza buffet for cheap, average service.
Such a cool pizza place! Great Za !
Another best kept secret in Athens. Perfect for families and students. Great value and family owned.
They seem to think all people want is cheese or buffalo chicken. Restock on the buffet is slow, waitress was a moron and Ill never come back to this awful dump.
One of those hole-in-the-wall places that all the locals know about. Best pizza in Athens.
Okay pizza, Athens classic.
Awesome Pizza joint. No frills, just good pizza great price.
Great place to take the family. Pizza and staff great. Affordable for all.
Always a stop when in Athens.They make you feel like home!
Our first time and it was delicious!!!
Nice place, and they’re always willing to make what you want for the buffet.
Good pizza and reasonable price.
Great service and the food was excellent! Clean and would definitely visit again!
Very amazing pizza!! Fun place to take the family to!!
Oldest pizzeria in Athens, home town feel. I love it.
Horibble, went to a buffet and they had no pizza out, and it was noon. Finally after a 20 minute wait for a terrible pizza. Do Not go eat here.
Great place to eat ,staff was very nice and helpful ,way better than their competition
They are fast, nice surroundings but the food is kinda blan.
Love the food. Awesome deal for what you get. Highly recommend it.
Ive been going to mama sids for the past 20 years. Food and service are always great
Best pizza at the best price, southern hospitality at its finest!!
Reasonably priced pizza, subs and salads. Friendly staff.
One of the better low-cost eateries in Athens.
Horrible pizza, poor service. It’s basically Cici’s.
Great pizza!!! Service was great also!
Garlic knots are the best. Great subs. BYOB
Great pizza since back in the 80s!
Good pizza and wings. Nice waitress
The best pizza place on the East side!
Cozy restraint with a pizza buffet. Delicious fresh pizza
Always enjoy the buffet
Great Pizza, warm and friendly
Love this place!
Looking so forward to enjoying every bit of it. Then some
Our favorite Athens pizza place!
Best Pizza this side of New York City!!
My favorite Pizza place
The pizza buffet is amazing!
Delicious pizza
Great lunch buffet. Great service
U can byob
Always a great place to eat!!
Worth to try and good pizza.
Great pizza and service!
Great food....and Conner is excellent!!
Awesome since day one........
Excellent pizza and service
If you know, you know. Enough said.
Been going here for 30+ years...
Always amazing!
Cute place, worth going
Always a good deal for the money.
Best pizza in town.
Respectful pleasant clean
Inexpensive and friendly
Best pizza in the world
Pizza’s are the best !
Yummy!
This is where we get wings.
Food was grate
Great food.
Great Pizza
Good pizza
Love this place!
The pizza is actually tasty, but calling this a buffet when the only thing available for the last 45 minutes that ive been here is cheese pizza felt wrong
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Total reviews rating 4.5
146 Reviews for Mama Sids Pizza 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-17Amazing pizza honestly. Really cheap pizza buffet at like $7. From (I think) 11am-2pm, dinner starts at 5 but no idea what time it ends. Theyll make you any pizza you ask for then putting it on the bar. The staff is super friendly too. Im sad theres not one in CA because its my new favorite pizza place!!!
Review №2
2021-12-26I have been a fan of Mama Sids since 2006. The service and food are consistently excellent. We always dine in, except for two days ago when I ordered a pizza to pick up. Pictured here are slices of a delicious double cheese pizza.
Review №3
2022-01-24I had a sandwich from Mama Sid’s. The Italian Super. It was a pretty good sandwich. It was an amazing, it wasn’t unforgettable, But it was pretty good. I would probably go back again but I would definitely do take out. The restaurant overall was kind of dark and dingy and doesn’t look like it’s been updated in the last 10 or 15 years. I would 100% support this play simply because it’s a family owned business. When I was there the place was absolutely packed. That must say something about the place. I’ll go back and maybe try another sandwich and see if it doesn’t knock my socks off!!
Review №4
2022-02-24Got there at 8:25 thinking they closed at 9:30. Ordered the buffet. 4 old slightly burned slices and a tiny pile of something I assume had been a dessert pizza were all that was left. My server, nice kid, asked if I had any request. I asked for Buffalo chicken. They brought that out at 9 which is when I realized they were closing. As there were 5 other people there I took 3 slices and sat down. The other server than gave a leaving table a box which is where the other 3/4 of a pie went. Not wanting to keep them there past closing I paid for my buffet and left... for some reason paying $3 more than the people who walked out with the rest of the pizza I requested.
Review №5
2022-03-22THIS!!! IS HOW PIZZA IS DONE!! Checked them out today for the first time after looking for a good pizza for the last almost 2 years.... Everyone working today was awesome! Chill environment and just outstanding food!! Well done guys see you again soon!!
Review №6
2022-04-13Great pizza. Not like the frozen guys concoction. Wonderful old timey feels inside. Staff is super friendly and really great.
Review №7
2022-06-07Best za Ive ever had in Athens. I always get Mama Sids Special cause it is DIVINE. People there are so friendly too!
Review №8
2017-12-09Just as good as it was 20 years ago! From the classics like cheese and pepperoni, to the exotic pizzas like White Feta with Spinach and Tomattos, and the Smores, Apple, and Honey desert pizzas we just love their pizza buffet. I especially like the crispy sourdough like crust. One of my overall favorite pizza stops in all of northeast Georgia. It is also not uncommon to visit with the owners during the week. The kids also marvel at the magic tricks that happen on occasion. If you have never tried them out you will be pleasantly surprised.
Review №9
2022-01-12Great pizza buffet!!!!! I can’t imagine their other menu items would be bad. Same price as Cicis or Stevie Bs but the quality is outstanding!!!! I wish I lived closer! I’ll be back for lunch whenever I’m in the area.
Review №10
2021-10-21Tonight was my 1st time ordering pizza from this establishment and I have to say...MY GOODNESS!! This is by far the best pizza in Athens Ive had in a long time. Great price for the large pizza and drink, the delivery was quick and the pizza was fresh and steaming hot. Mama Sids Pizza you now have regular customer.