Aljons Pizza & Restaurant -West Windsor

I recently moved to the area and saw the reviews, thought this might be a good place to try. Trust me, do NOT make the same mistake-- this food was barely mediocre and the owners were shockingly rude. For one, the onion rings had far too much batter and a taste that was reminiscent of cardboard. I thought the cheese pizza would be a safe option, but enough oil was dripping to fuel my car back to Chicago where I moved from. At least the pizza there was decent... And finally (yes there are more problems) the owner of this restaurant acts extremely entitled and condescending. I did not feel welcome here. Please do not waste your time and money.

Just Okay pizza. Doesn’t seem so fresh. It tastes alright. Interior is a bit depressing. I got to try a Margherita slice. A bit pricey expensive for the quality. I hope the quality improves.

Aljon's Pizza is a gem for those seeking an authentic, satisfying pizza experience. Its minor drawbacks are easily overshadowed by the superb food quality and the warmth of its service. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit to Aljon's is a must for any pizza lover.

Their penne vodka pizza is now my favorite pizza ever! I loved it so much that I raved about it to my family for days. It combined my favorite pasta dish with pizza, and it came together excellently! The crust and cheese were great. We also ordered their pepperoni pizza and that was also good. This is a great pizza place right near Princeton University.

I am sorry to put a bad review but pizza should not be tasteless like this. Owner was talking Italian but not all the Italians can make a good pizza. ( No offense. ) Garlic knots without garlic really ? Dry not tasty and served cold. Please do yourselves a favor and do not go there to buy food. My daughter got a Margherita slices and first time she did not finis it. I got a chicken slice I did not finish , garlic knots went to gar ba ge also. Only good thing was my wife's salad. Oh veggie slice was 50/50 Once more sorry to put this review but I earn my money very hard and hate to waste it.

This Aljon’s location is in Princeton Junction New Jersey It’s a great place for lunch or dinner. They also do catering and my office has used them many times to cater events. The pizza 🍕 is great as well as the sandwiches 🥪 and salads 🥗 . I usually order the chef salad which is more than adequate. You can dine in , take out or sit outside. The staff is very nice and they are family owned and operated.

Searching for a salivating slice, I stumbled upon this stupendous eatery. It was a good sign that 1:30pm on a weekday still showed a constant flow of patronage, and better that the slice options were still extensive so late after lunch hour. Every slice I ordered was heavenly. Packed with flavor, and plenty of sauce. The tomato pie was my favorite, so elegant and authentic! Who needs cheese when the flavor and ingredients speak loudly?If you still need some cheese, just try the "special sauce" slice I think it was called. The service was incredible as well; each staff member busy at work, yet kind while serving the counter. There were plenty of table outside, and it's covered, so even in a light rain you can enjoy your slice before you leave. I didn't try any of the sides, but the menu was extensive and I'm eager to return and try them all!

Good pizza that could be great if they cooked it a little longer. Decent crust but both slices I ordered (Margherita and Chicken parm) had visible undercooked dough. Lots of options which is a plus. Pretty old school inside but a little on the morose side.

This restaurant was recommended by one of my co-workers. I ordered the spaghetti, which came with a salad. I was pleased with the generous portion for a reasonable price. However, the spaghetti sauce was bland, even though the noodles were cooked well. The meal also included a decent house salad and bread. I didn't have much interaction with the staff, so I would rate the service as just okay. The ambiance was fairly basic, with nothing to write home about. I'm here for seven days, and I seriously doubt I'll eat here again during that time.

I ordered a small/half roast beef sub on my visit. The first thing I noticed was that it was shorter than the typical small/half subs everywhere else. Second, they use low quality meats. When it comes to food nothing turns me off more than obviously cheap quality ingredients. They definitely do not use Boar's Head or even Thumann's.

I ordered a cheese pizza here, and it was ready promptly. The staff was nice when picking it up, so I can't complain there. Yelp lists 3/5 as OK, and given that, I'll label it as such. It was an OK pizza. Was it bad? No, but it wasn't great or knock-my-socks off good. I'm almost certain this place would be rated better by myself had I ordered something else, but the cheese pizza was just ok. It was warm, and tasted alright. I wish I could say more, but it was very much OK. If I'm in the area again, I'd probably order here again but something apart from the cheese. Based on the other reviews, that seems to be the way to go.

Delicious pizza! We tried the Brooklyn pizza and the margherita and garlic bread, everything was great. The garlic knots looked tasty too. Best of all was the kind owner/staff member who saw us eyeing the Nutella and fruit pizza with interest and generously gave us a slice to try! It was so good. Thank you so much to him, we will definitely be back. It is kind people like him who keep patrons coming back for more!

Great Italian food! Very clean restaurant! Nice portions of food. Great food experience !

Been coming here since high school and still remains my favorite cheese steak ever. Much better than the greasy versions from Philly! My usual order is the cheesesteak with onions and mushrooms added - love how they cook the cheese with the beef, onions, and mushroom. IIRC their bread used to be toasted but the most recent order from last week came in toasted, I believe they might have switched to another bread. The family that owns this place is very friendly, are hard working, and remembers regulars. I'm so glad they are still in business - this is a stable every time I come back to visit. They also have amazing pizza slices ready to heat up, highly recommend giving those a try!

Called in our order on Wed June 21st Asked to have garlic powder put on our pizza he said I'm too busy! We asked how much is our total he said hes to busy to give it to us! NEVER had such bad customer service! SHAME ON YOU!! Aljons just lost our business after many years!! This guy was awful!!! U SHOULD NEVER TREAT A CUSTOMER AS U TREATED US!!!!

I've eaten at Aljon's for many years, 15 or so years ago I used to go to the Princeton Junction store for lunch and always had a good experience. I wish I had the same at Plainsboro. I've left very few reviews in my day, but sometimes I just have to speak up. In the past few years I've ordered from Plainsboro; not as frequently lately. Mostly this is due to the fact that I gave up most animal products. and junk food for whole, more natural/less processed foods. But, a few times a year I get nuts and order "regular" food. I ordered again recently and remembered the other reasons this was not a good choice. Both are tied to the side dishes. The onion rings are usually overcooked. Very dark, and very oily. Overheated or overused oil, perhaps? Somehow the batter on the inside is mushy. They don't even taste like onion. Now, I hold every onion ring to the Cheeburger Cheeburger standard, and while most don't come close, these are just not right at all anymore. Wasn't always that way, but the past 2 years or so...just...no. This store also became consistent in sending me cheese fries without the cheese, which would be alright if they were the same price. They always include the order slip, and it matches my email confirmation, so I know I ordered cheese. I always let it slide, but this time around I called to ask for my card to be credited, and was rejected. They did offer to give me a credit on my next order...but why would I order again when it was done wrong this time (again)? And that credit is apparently tied to my phone number, from which I have to call for that next order. If I order online apparently that precludes me from being made whole. I always order online, and I am not inclined to change my process because they can't plop some cheese on my fries. I'm old enough to remember the times when these situations were handled, rather than postponed, and I still believe in principles. I realize if I had called the very first time and found this out earlier, I could have saved more money, but it didn't seem worth the time to make the call until this last straw. The grocery store gyps me too sometimes, but they refund me right away. All in all the people and service have been good. The delivery folks are always friendly. I've appreciated their service over the years, and even put up with being charged the 3% credit card transaction fee most other merchants pay themselves, but I can't continue to pay Aljon's any longer.a

Love Aljons in PJ, their food is consistent great quality. And the staff is always friendly and polite.

It was my first time here and it was very satisfying! My only complaint is that maybe the pizza was too hot coming out of the oven! But better that than being cold! We tried a variety of slices including the one with special sauce. Super delicious! Simple and fast,, comfortable seating. Pizza was ready immediately, which is great when you're starving! The pepperoni and cheese was good too.

This place was a traditional pizzeria with a few tables where orders were taken at the counter. The service was appreciated as we took a decent amount of time to figure out what to order at the counter. They had different types of pizza and several different types of sandwiches. A half pepperoni and half mushroom pizza was ordered ($19?). A slice of each was tried. The thin crust was appetizing and cooked just right. There was plenty of pepperoni and mushroom on the pie as well. The pepperoni slice was extremely oily, however. The pizza as a whole was very good overall. Will I go back? Yes.

Pretty good pizza! I ordered a large, half combo half works, for pickup. I was able to sub out onions on both for other toppings, which was pretty nice. They let me know they the pizza would be ready in about 30 min, and they had all ready to go when I arrived. In terms of the pizza itself, I thought the slices were huge! We had 3 people with a large, but I think a medium for 3 would've been perfect. The pizza was generously topped, and I could really taste the natural flavor of the toppings. It tasted healthier than pizza I'd normally eat. I also thought the crust had a nice, chewy but crunchy consistency. I do wish the pizza was a bit more sauced though, but otherwise I enjoyed it!

I order from aljons almost once a week and I can honestly say they have the best pizza in town by far. The staff is old school Italian which I adore and they always make sure we're taken care of. Great sausage pie, honestly haven't tried anything here that I haven't liked because it's great!

Excellent tomato pies, best I've had. Try "the works", and the "special sauce" pizzas. Very good Greek salads also. Consistently a great place!

Used to always go here... until I called yesterday and the person was SO rude that I cancelled. They started of their tirade by reminding me in a belittling fashion that they had but 1 size of Cheesesteak. Then, they refused to tell me the price "I don't have time for that!" He also refused, with the same words "I don't have time to do that, so it yourself!" When we asked for GARLIC POWDER/Salt on the slices we were also going to get.... So after he refused to say a price, was rude about the cheese steak & then said he didn't have time, literally, to do the job of a cashier/clerk In a pizza parlor. NEVER AGAIN, also-the food has ALWAYS BEEN "Meh." AKA-Average, but I live across the street.. no longer supporting this small business. Dominos or elsewhere moving forward, also-I'm sharing my experience everywhere I can do others may find this useful and refrain from the mistake of Aljons.

Came here with my wife today and had a good time! Parking is easy to come by since the restaurant is located in a strip mall. Inside, the restaurant is nothing fancy but nice enough for me. It's pretty much your standard Italian pizza place with a handful of tables and not much else. I think the TV was on an Italian news channel, so that was kind of cultural, I guess :) I ended up ordering myself a Philly cheese steak (a hot sub) while my wife got the roast beef (a cold sub). It didn't take too long before the food was ready, and it was really tasty! I was also really impressed by the portion sizes - I got a lot of food for $7.95. I can definitely see myself coming back here if I'm in the area.

I came in here to order pizza to go on a Saturday night around 5:15. There was no wait, it was very easy. I ordered a 10" personal pizza pie with onions (~$9). It took about 10 minutes (less) and I was sent on my way with a steaming hot pie. The pizza slid around a little in the car so by the time I got out, some of the cheese had melted off, but that was fine. Overall the pizza was OK. It was hot and the proportions are solid (nice amount of cheese, sauce, and dough). But honestly, it didn't have that much flavor. I suspect this is due to a lack of spices in the sauce. Either way, it was a fine experience but nothing exciting. I'll go back to check out their subs and pastas.

Pizza is fine but if you are ordering for a large business that needs itemized receipts for expense reporting, I was told they do not provide them. If you need this, you might want to order elsewhere. Not the most polite guy answering the phone either.

Fresh, hot and delicious with an excellent unburnt crust that delivers the perfect chew. Keep the cardboard at Dominos and Papa John's and just deliver a mushroom and sausage Neapolitan drowning in cheese and sweet tomato sauce. Perfection. An easy five stars.

As usual, I was on the road with my daughter for field hockey and on the way home (after two games) she needed to eat...NEEDED to eat! I was told simply "I want pizza" so I jumped on Yelp and found the closest place with the best reviews...and that's how I happened upon Aljons Pizza. First thing I noticed when we walked in the door was that it was a pretty big place and I assumed they must do well. There was a post-season youth soccer party going on and I always love when coaches support a local place for something like that. Anyway, we were greeted right away and we ordered four slices - plain (with extra sauce on top of the cheese), sausage, ziti, and a margherita with vodka sauce. the plain slice was a little thick, but the sauce was really great and the crust had a nice crisp. I normally like a thin, softer crust on my plain pizza, but this was a great tasting slice. the sausage slice was a more traditional Jersey pizza crust - really thin so you could fold it, and it was very good. Sausage was crumbled, which I don't mind- (though I prefer sliced), but when it is I like bigger crumbles - just my preference. The ziti slice was simply one of the best I've ever tasted and my daughter 100% agreed - she loved it. The vodka sauce slice, I have to be honest took me off guard a bit as it was a little funky, but tasted great. Not funky BAD, but funky as in I didn't know what to expect... Fast service with a smile, spacious seating, very clean, great selection of slices and the pizza was really good. Why wouldn't I give this place 4 stars???

Aljons was one of my go-to pizza places, but it was eye-opening to see none of the many employees who work here wearing a mask on their face. The employees all had their masks hanging around their necks, and none covering their noses and mouths. It's a shame as I had placed them in my top 5 pizzerias in the local vicinity for their chicken parmigiana sandwiches and pizza. Watch out what they charge you for food at their registers as it is arbitrary each time you visit. I usually order the same 2 items which are $25.05 after tax using the Slice app promoted by their website. When ordering by phone, I paid amounts ranging from $25.50 to $26 the past few visits, but it jumped up to over $26 for no reason today. They have a special cash discount, which didn't apply on any of my visits since I used a credit card each time. Between the lack of concern for public health in employees not wearing masks on their faces and arbitrary pricing practices, Aljons has officially been dropped from my list of pizzerias to go to. There are plenty of other pizza joints in the area with superior quality food who adhere to laws regarding employees properly wearing masks and don't have the shady business practice of changing what they charge for food every time you visit.

The Buffalo chicken pizza is Buffalo chicken cheese steak with American cheese... just a heads up for anyone that expected a real Buffalo chicken pizza with breaded chicken cutlets and blue cheese.

Had a Groupon and decided to try it out due to all the positive reviews. I later realized those great reviews are from 2013-2015. This place reminds me of a father and son shop but but somewhere down the line the recipes that gave them 4-5 stars must have gotten lost by the next in line. They offer regular slices as well as stuff pizza slices but I opted for a whole pizza to take home. Ordered the sausage pizza and a steak sub and was quite disappointed. The pizza crust was hard and had no flavor. It broke off like biting into a cracker. The top of the pizza had chunks of RAW onions and green peppers. My eyes teared up from eating the raw onions. I was underwhelmed with the steak sub. Not a lot of filling and very little cheese. Would I try them again, yes but this time will go for the stuff that's already on the counter (ie stuffed pizza or sliced pizza) and report back.

Not good. Expensive. Two slices and a can of coke was $11. Pizza quality not good either

No flavor. I think the owner tries to market himself as a health-conscious minded restaurant owner for the community. We ordered a large pizza( half pepperoni and half vegetables) the crust of the pizza was excellent but the source has no depth of flavor, nothing special pizza to pay over 23 dollars for large pizza. Can't trend this place.

A classic NJ independent pizza shop! I live very close and order usually once a week or so. The food is always great, prices are fair, and the people are fantastic. During the pandemic we've been ordering more frequently to support a restaurant we care a lot about. Thank you for all the great meals!

The best pizza around the Princeton & west Windsor area. I've been going here since I was a little kid (ate their pizza for like 15 years) - since its right down the street from my home - and I've come to realize (as I try more pizza in more towns and different states) that its still some of the best pizza I've ever had. These genuine first generation Italians have been cooking pizzas for decades here. They use a dough that gets crispy on the bottom - which I looooove (soggy pizzas suck!) and it's thin crusted. Their tomato sauce is perfect in flavor and their cheese is melty and soft (not the chewy mozzarella some places use). Their service is pretty quick (unless its dinner time on a Friday) and they're all very polite. They renovated their entire pizza shop when the whole shopping center was reconstructed. It's more modern looking inside with the same old-school eating booths as 20-30 years ago. They also added more food (non-pizza) choices to their menus and more gourmet pies with popular flavors like buffalo chicken pizza are now on display (rather than the usual pepperoni & plain). The bathrooms in the back was also renovated and is now brand new and modernized. But they got rid of their candy grabbing machine and arcade games that I grew up with :( I recommend their pizza if you love thin crusted genuine Italian pizzas! They also have pretty good subs! But I'm not that big of a fan of their mozzarella sticks - the cheese is bit too chewy with too thick of a crunchy exterior.

Aljon's has undergone a makeover since my last review, and it looks better than before. Today, the Eggplant Parm Sandwich was quite good. No complaints. The large screen TV's on the wall are a nice touch, except that both have CNBC depressing the customers with the down market. I am still a fan.

A fan of the pizza but haven't tried the pasta options. There is generally a high turnover rate, interior is a throwback to the 1980s pizza shop. Decent price for a slice; not too greasy and they give decent toppings. Crust not burnt.

Always fresh, always delicious. Aljons Pizza is a West Windsor -Plainsboro institution for a good reason: they never disappoint. The pizza variety is extensive, the entrees are tasty and perfectly prepared and the service always fast and polite. Highly recommended.

Possibly The best tuna hoagie I've ever had. Incredible soft bread. Creamy high quality white tuna, fresh veggies and a sprinkle of spices and oil. This kind of quality is very hard to find! I was so surprised to find such a great sandwich right near My Office! Pizza was pretty excellent too, by the way!!!

It's a ok place. We ordered veg pizza for take out. We thought since it's a local joint the pizza would be good. Prices are high and the quality is ok.

Love this spot, love their pizza. My favorite pizza joint in NJ, their vodka sauce is great and so is their arugula pizza. Family run, with a huge slice selection when you walk in. 5 stars

I'm kind of ashamed to admit that ever since DeLorenzo's opened in Robbinsville, Aljon's has been bumped to the "alternative" option. However!! there is no other pizza in NJ that I would rather eat as a second option than Aljons, and I'd be willing to travel from anywhere in the state to central jersey JUST to eat this pizza - I guarantee it's worth it. Aljon's has seen the trajectory of my upbringing and is still a huge part of my life. I got caught skipping class with my friends here, I had countless meaningful lunches/dinners here, and I've even come here to do HW during high school. And I think that's their secret! Even if their food ever goes really bad (which it won't), everything at the restaurant has sentimental value. From the 70s era seating booth to the old school wall decorations. People come here because Aljon's will always be a point of community, and in a small town like this, that means a lot. There's no question that the pizzas, calzones, salads, and sides here are authentic, affordable, and tasty. The fact that they've maintained that opinion regionally for more than 40 years, is a huge testament to their brand and quality. There weren't as many options in the past as there are now, and I'm glad to see that soda has been replaced with some healthier beverages. They take a variety of cards, and add-ons like extra marinara sauce, or ranch dressing are typically free with your order. I hope in the future they serve thin-crust options and install apple pay, but I'd probably still love them even if they didn't.

decent pizza the dudes seemed pretty cool. i saw this man that looked a little bit like a scruffy santa claus and i want to know more about him. he has very long white hair and seems jolly and wise and he was wearing a beanie, but like not all the way, it was only kind of on and i think thats so cool and yeah id love to like hangout with him. also he was with a woman of similar jolly and wise disposition and i assume it was his wife. sir if you're reading this please adopt me

Delicious, consistent pizza (and everything else!!) with nice people in a clean atmosphere! So easy to work with, anything can be made to order.

As someone who grew up in West Windsor, this place will always be really special. Pizza is the best in town, ownership has ensured quality and service has been top notch for decades.

Was very impressed with the food here. They have a selection of pizza, sandwiches, and other entrees. I ordered half of an Italian sub and it was amazing! There was so much deli meat and they did not skimp in the veggies either. I could only eat half. I also got a side of onion rings and you MUST try them! Easily the best I've had at any place in NJ. The workers were all very nice, and I will definitely be back!

pizza was like any other chain and was nothing like old world pizza (amazing). The cheese was not great and the ratio of sauce, cheese, and carb was not the best. The pizza iteself was pretty oily. I also got an order of the onion rings...and the onion rings were soggy!!! :(

I started going here in the mid-70s. Video games in the back, by the bathrooms got a TON of my money when the only other place in town was Space Port. Pizza is consistently good, bordering on great. Good selection of toppings. I moved away in the mid-80s, but EVERY time I came back. I had to stop in for the obligatory "Slice and a soda" before heading home. I STILL stop in, even though I live 40 miles away. Pizza is still great, although they've changed somewhat, it's still the same place I hung out every afternoon, after getting out of South. I don't hit anything on the menu except pizza, so 5/5 overall, isn't fair. But rest assured, their pizza is 5/5, and has been for about 40 years!!

The personal 10 inch pizza was flavorless and the cheese was runny. The restaurant looked filthy as well. Ain't coming back

Aljon's has always, without exception, made the BEST Chef Salad I have ever had the pleasure to eat. The pizzas are an exceptional treat and the Cheese Steaks are just about the best in the area. But, last night I tried one of the entrees (Veal Parmigiana). I never expected a Pizza Shop to make such a delicious entree. But, I have to say the Veal Parmigiana was just wonderful. Really can't remember having a better veal dinner anywhere. The veal was tender, the sauce (or gravy for my Italian friends) was excellent. It also came with Fresh Warm Bread, a garden salad, and pasta (I had Penne). The owners and staff are always friendly and welcoming. It's like visiting neighbors who cook for you. A fan for life.

If you have lived in the area for some time, you might have have noticed that only two establishments have remained consistent in this shopping center near the train station: Bagel Hole and Aljons. This stability is with good reason: Aljons produces consistently good food with good service. I'll be the first to admit the crust is a hair thicker than I'd prefer, but on the whole, the pizza is quite good. While they do a very good plain slice, if you want something different and tasty, try the taco or Vodka Rigatoni slices (I'm not a fan of the special sauce slices that everyone raves about). A few years ago I made the bold statement on Yelp that Brothers was better. Let it be known here and now I was an idiot: ALJONS IS BETTER.

Have been going to this place recently since I started working in that area. But honestly have gotten pretty crappy service. First time ordered sub. Even written down everything on paper and they still didn't put peppers in the sub. Second time. I wrote it down no olives in salad. They put olives. Either they can't read or don't understand. Also they didn't bring out the food to me which was so messed up. If you bring out the food to one customer you bring it out to each and every single customer. Regardless of what I had ordered. The guy calls out. Hey ! It's ready. Like come on man. First time I've seen a pizzeria where they can't bring out the food. Horrible service and staff.

Realllly nice guys behind the counter-- a full 8 member team on a random Thursday lunch- I guess pizza turnover is serious biznessss and you can tell. The quality of the pizza is pretty good. I didn't have a plain-- I had a margherita slice (a BIT on the small side) and a broccoli slice. I just needed some marinara sauce and lemons for my taste (which they accommodated). Their sandwiches were LARGE and looked delish-- may try something next time.

This is by far the best pizza shop there is. The buffalo chicken and Margherita pizza is THE best. I had to get another slice of the Margherita because it was THAT good. Their parmesan cheese isn't the one that you'd find at the grocery store. It's actual cheese that's finely grated. It's so fluffy! (reference: Despicable Me)

Who says you can't find good pizza in Jersey?! Aljon's Pizza & Sub Shop is a local favorite, boasting fantastic pizza with a huge variety of toppings at reasonable prices. Everything is always fresh and the staff is nice and courteous. During football (soccer) season, games are shown on their tiny little TV as people crowd around to get a look at the game. Although it gets a little busy during lunch hours (11am-1pm), they do a nice of job of mitigating the wait with their speedy service. Judging on the pizza alone, I would give Aljon's a solid Five-Star rating. But because the rest of their menu isn't as up to par as their tasty pies, they'll have to settle with a Four. If you are stopping by for a slice, make sure you check out their Chicken-Bacon-Ranch pizza. With marinated chicken, crispy bacon, topped with drizzled ranch, its a whole meal on a slice of pizza. Be careful though, this slice can be dangerously addicting. But if you're in the mood for something classic, their plain cheese slice will do just fine. Pies to order are ready in a matter of minutes and their fresh toppings really pop with flavor. Stop by Aljons and enjoy some quality Jersey pizza!

Love Aljon's Pizza & Sub Shop. My family and I have been going there for nearly my entire life which is 19 years and have always had great pizza and subs. Great guys working behind the counter and its nice how they always remember who my dad and I are when we walk in and what order we called in :) Good prices and great food. The only downside ( and its incredibly minor) is that while the tables can seat four, it can be a tad cramped. We used to live about a 5 minute walk away. Even though we now live about right down the road from the Plainsboro Aljon's location we still always order from the Princeton Junction shop. One dish I definitely recommend is the Barbecue chicken pizza. It's not on the menu so you'll just have to remember to ask for it. It's amazing!

Been coming here for almost 20 years. Best Pizza hands down. I have yet to find something on their menu that wasn't delicious. Just wish they delivered! Highly recommended.