Papas Pizza & Roast Beef

Not the best meatball grinder I’ve had.
I was craving a good New England meatball grinder with homemade meatballs, crusty outside-​soft inside bread, marinara and fresh shredded mozzarella cheese. This wasn’t anything close to that and was such a let down. The bread was the highlight, but not toasted and crunchy on the outside. The meatball (?) was sliced and had more of a shaved look to it. I guess this place is more famous for roast beef sandwiches and not necessarily the rest of the grinders. The cheese was sliced and provolone I think. Sauce was a little tangy.
The other two grinders looked equally as depressing as mine. The chicken Parmesan was made with frozen, breaded chicken.
The server was beyond nice and so friendly. She was always smiling and was very good at juggling the counter, the tables, getting drinks and paying out.
It’s a dive. Nothing much to look at.

Me and my friend stopped by for lunch, so glad we did! We both had there roast beef grinders witch were recommended by our server, she was awesome, our fries were great too! I highly recommend this little hole in the wall ! Awesome food! I

Truly serves a great Roast Beef grinder or sandwich. Pizza is better than most in the Willimantic area as well. Huge bonus that he serves Hosmer Mountain Soda!

I work sporadically in Willimantic, and I never remember to pack a lunch. Normally I will run to the Stop n’ Shop and grab food, but today I was feeling lazy and craving wings so I tried Papa’s. This place reminded me of being 10 and living in the ‘burbs in the 80s; it has a nice, comfortable atmosphere. The staff was friendly and efficient, and did not charge me extra when I subbed a salad for the fries that normally accompany the buffalo wings. Both came with a healthy portion of bleu cheese dressing, which was taken out of the fridge and given to me when I picked up my order. The wings were a good size and cooked very nicely — perfectly crispy skin! My one wish was that they were a little saucier, but that it is my only complaint. Otherwise, it’s thumbs up for Papa’s!

Every time I am in Willimantic I get an eggplant grinder at Papa’s. the guy is very friendly and makes sure to ask if I want peppers.
Very very good
A reminder of home.
Thanks Papa’s

Best roast beef sandwhiches around!

As a student of ECSU, I have tried many resturants in Willimantic. Papas is by far the best place around. Papas is open late, always at least 11pm. Their roast beef sandwiches are not scant, he piles a load of roast beef on every one, which makes it delicious, and worth the $ 9.00 and change.
The staff is very helpful and friendly. You can see Papa making the food right in the back, always joking around in his heavy italian accent.
The resturant has plenty of seating for families, serves all major sodas, a few beers and even Hosmer Moutain Soda (local to Willimantic) and a tv in the corner.
The only down side to Papas is they do not accept credit cards, but they have an ATM inside, which of course charges about $ 2.00 for every transaction.
I highly reccomend trying Papas Pizza and Roast Beef.