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Shakespeare's Pizza

225 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201-4817
573-449-2454
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Ranked #3 of 182 restaurants in Columbia
Cuisines: Pizza
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
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Tucson, Arizona
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Since I've lived in Columbia two different times, I may be biased, but Shakes is fabulous! Whenever we visit, we always have a pie. Try the pepper cheese! Have never had a bad meal and will always consider this our favorite pizza!

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St Louis, MO
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40 reviews 40 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Cannot beat a trip to Shakespeare's. Although many of the folks working there are students, I have always had good service and have been there several times while visiting Columbia. They even have their own parking lot. Sometimes it's filled, but worth a try before looking for a parking space somewhere else. The pizza is very good and the atmosphere... More

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Topeka, Kansas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Good value, good pizza, and fun atmosphere. Great place to have fun with friends. Pizza we had was thin crust deluxe type of pizza and salads. We left none and our friends devoured theirs' as well.

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Found this place when our son attended University of Missouri. It is the best pizza by far in Missouri! We always stop in when in the area. Wish I lived closer I would be there every week.

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Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

We don't go to Shakespeare's for the pizza, we only go for the atmosphere and to take out-of-town guests to visit a fun college town hang-out. The pizza is just average. We prefer Kostaki's, Italian Village or Wise Guys. Although, none of those places has the cool atmosphere like Shakespeare's. They do have better pizza, by far. Heck, my homemade... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

I've been a few times and I really don't get the hype behind this place. Maybe it's just me but the pizza is too tough that it hurts my jaws after 1-2 peices. The price is almost double most other pizza joints in town. And you have to basically do all the work yourself. To seal the deal there pizza... More

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See 2 more reviews by Pnutz660 for Columbia
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The atmosphere is cozy. Interesting little signs and such at which to look. Pizza is okay. Could be the brick oven crust is just not to my liking. Would eat here again if invited, but would not be my first choice in town.

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jackson, mo
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Another one of our 'must eat at' places in Columbia when we visit. I have eaten a lot of pizza and this is one of the best. Great crust and topping, lots of cheese -- love it!

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Maryville, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

One of my all-time favorite pizza joints in Columbia... a true Columbia, MO staple. Best salads, pizza, they have gluten free, and vegetarian options. Fantastic place!

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St. Louis, Missouri
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56 reviews 56 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Finally got to try Shakespeare's and it was worth the wait! The crust was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Not too much sauce and nice gooey cheese. Crowded at any time but we got in without a huge wait....at 4pm on a Saturday. Can't wait to try the frozen version that's available in the local grocery... More

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