Johnny’s Pizza Closed

Decatur Metro | June 21, 2011

Billy sent in this picture of the front windows of Johnny’s Pizza late yesterday.

Closed for good?  Closed for renovation?  Who knows!

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33 Responses to “Johnny’s Pizza Closed”

  1. Mt Vernon Mom says:
    June 21, 2011 at 10:17 am

    will anyone miss it?

  2. Old Man Potter says:
    June 21, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Strange that they didn’t post some sort of simple note or explanation other than “closed”. I know pizza and Johnny’s has been debated before on this site, but I’m sad to see it go.

  3. Craig says:
    June 21, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Are they throwing in the towel in anticipation of Sapori di Napoli opening soon?

  4. Elle says:
    June 21, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I certainly won’t miss the awful stomach pains I got every time I ate it!

  5. Mike says:
    June 21, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Can we apply for historic landmark status for the mural?

  6. Dec says:
    June 21, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Last time I went in there it smelled more like feet than pizza. Not sure if the closing is permanent or not, and I actually liked the pizza, but the place needs a revamp.

  7. JW says:
    June 21, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Saw some sort of droppings in the restroom in 2008 & never went back!

  8. Decatur's Token Republican says:
    June 21, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I gave up going there a long time ago when the TV was so loud, it was echoing throughout the restaurant.

    And pizza has cheese. Ick.

    • cubalibre says:
      June 21, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      I have determined, Token, that your rank hatred of BOTH wine and cheese, arguable two of the most civilized substances ever created by mankind, can only be explained by the fact that you are actually a Cylon, instead of a human. You’ve revealed yourself, imposter!!!

      • Decatur's Token Republican says:
        June 21, 2011 at 3:13 pm

        You forgot the third of the civilized substances…chocolate! And I do love chocolate.

        And I’m not a Cylon. They tend to be noticed out in public, what with the red moving eye and metal body. I prefer to be a Terminator. Yeah, a Terminator. How cool would that be?

        “I’ll be back.”

  9. nelliebelle1197 says:
    June 21, 2011 at 11:30 am

    It’s closed as Johnny’s and will reopen with a new concept in a few weeks. Deli, I think.

  10. OhHAIIII says:
    June 21, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    They are just under construction!

  11. Mike says:
    June 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Who knows? Eli (and Nelliebelle) knows: http://www.tonetoatl.com/2011/06/johnnys-pizza-goes-ballistic-in-decatur.html

  12. Darenw says:
    June 21, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I bet the high schoolers and skaters are bummed. Seemed like those types hung there quite a bit. Seems like a smart, proactive move, though. There’s already a plethora of pizza parlors prior to Sapori opening.

  13. Diane says:
    June 21, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    A few weeks ago, went in and the air conditioning wasn’t working. With the pizza ovens, it was very unpleasant.

  14. MyNameIsNotSusan says:
    June 21, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Maybe they are actually in there, just hiding the fact they are lighting up.

  15. boogaloo says:
    June 21, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Pizza was average, mural great, new authentic pizza place (Napoli) would of forced closure anyways, so they are at least pro-active….they should keep the NY feel and open a true “Carnegie” type deli in that place. The casual deli cafe is a miss, differentiate, high end meats, big NY type deli sandwiches….I would consider patronizing that…no true deli’s around…

    • Parker Cross says:
      June 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      and latkes, and Cel-Ray, and blinis, and bagels with lox, and kreplach, and fatty brisket.

    • Al says:
      June 23, 2011 at 8:34 pm

      As a native New Yorker, I am offended by Johnny’s use my home town’s name associated with what they called “pizza.” Closure is good.

      There is good NY deli: Bagel Palace, though he is from da Bronx. Brooklyn has the best delis.

  16. T says:
    June 21, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    i’ll miss it. i liked the people that worked there and it was super convenient. i’ve certainly had worse pizza.

  17. Occi says:
    June 22, 2011 at 6:30 am

    Wont miss it. Haven’t been there in over 10 years. There have been far better pizza places in town for a long time. Hope a good restaurant comes in.

  18. apsdecatur says:
    June 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

    The pizza was always so bad…..I always assumed it was some kind of mafia front.

    (Just kidding!)

  19. meropa says:
    June 22, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    I ate a lot of pizza from Johnny’s in Decatur back in 2001/2002 when I had a thing for one of their delivery guys. At the time, they were the only place that would deliver to my apartment. Haven’t been there in a while, but thanks for the memories anyway, Johnny’s.

  20. AnotherRick says:
    June 23, 2011 at 8:40 am

    The memories are all good!