Pizza Sam

Best pizza in town. Have been going to Sam’s for years and still love it. Classic pies with crisp thin crust. Fast and inexpensive.

Pizza Sam is absolutely delicious… perfect crust, sauce & cheese combo every time. Their ham is epic. Whenever I’m within 50 miles I move heaven & earth to make it there. Sooooo gooooooood…

Stopped by Sam’s while visiting family this last weekend. Actually, we were there 3 times over the weekend. We ordered it for dinner on Saturday, ordered 6 on Sunday afternoon for a party and ordered several pre-​bakes Sunday night to take back home with us.
It was excellent as usual.

I have been a loyal customer of Pizza Sams since 1978 and have never had a bad pizza, until twice in the last three weeks. I usually don’t give reviews but I feel this trend is worth mentioning. Especially since I made an effort to bring up my comment to the staff. Who in the end could have cared less it seemed.
As I mentioned I have been a patron of Pizza sams a long time. In most cases we travel from the Lansing area just to get pizza. The last two visits in three weeks have been the most disappointing in the entire time I have been in. Three weeks ago our Pizza was not cooked in the middle to which our waitress said «you got too much ham and the crust can’t cook». The wait staff has never been the strongest part of the team at Sams and we chalked it up to a bad night and left.
Tonight I stopped again on my way back from hunting up north and ordered a med with ham and mushroom. My intention was to take the balance home to share with my wife. The pizza came out with so much crust and so little topping I had two slices and left the balance on the table. The waitress never came back the entire time I was there from the time someone else dropped off the bread loaf. I tried to tell the cashier, who I assumed was the manager. She was too busy to hear me and referred me to who appeared to be a cook. I told him my pizza had basically no topping and was all crust. His response was «ok».
Not the response I expected… I miss Sam taking care of business. You can tell there has been a change.
Mark
Mason Mi

I paid Pizza Sams a visit the last time I was back home visiting family. It had been over 15 years since I had been there but it crossed my mind and I thought I’d re-​live some old memories while at the same time, introduce my fiancé to some fabulous pizza. Pizza Sams is an institution, not just in Alma but for the surrounding communities. I grew up about a half hour away and recall my high school boyfriend’s mother giving us spending money to go on a date in Alma with the condition that we bring her home a ham pizza from Pizza Sams.
During my recent visit I was pleased to see that nothing had changed. Not only did they have the same great pizza but the place looks no different than it did during my childhood. I am told that Sam himself can still be seen working hard. We didn’t see him during our visit but his wife was there making sure everything ran smoothly. It is mighty impressive watching the staff at the front working their butts off preparing takeout orders. The phone rings non-​stop and they are like a well-​oiled machine– pizzas going in the oven, others coming out, boxes assembled at lightening speed. Sam has always been known for running a tight ship and it shows– those employees are putting their heart, soul and sweat into their work.
They have other items on the menu. However, with the exception of my grandfather who would always order a steak when we went there, I never see any table order anything except pizza. Smart move– their pizza can’t be beat.

On past visits, the pizza has been good, but on our most recent visit we ordered other menu items. I wanted fish, but not a «carb loaded» meal, but the only choice for fish was a fish dinner with several pieces of deep fried breaded fish, potato, bread & butter, & salad. Tons of fat & calories & carbs. Since no choice for broiled, nor a smaller senior size meal, nor kids size meal, tried to buy a single piece of fish and a salad to go with it. They refused to sell me that. So then I just ordered a large salad. What a farce. A pile of lettuce with 4 chunks of tomato. Course I could have gotten a combo salad with olives & pepperoncini in it — come on, how about some regular salad items like mixed greens, carrot shreds, cuke slices, sprinkle of cheese. They did not have a good selection of dressings, no honey mustard, no raspberry vinaigrette. Boyfriend got a ravioli/​spaghetti combo plate, which he said was all right, but nothing special. With all the other great eateries in Alma, we’ll probably spend our money elsewhere next time.

Pizza Sam’s is an institution! Best pizza around, by far. The final product can be inconsistent, but even at their worst they make a fantastic pizza.

My mom worked there many years ago so we visited. Definitely amazing classic pizza. Old and out dated interior but that’s part of the history of it. Amazing fresh ingredients and just in general amazing pizza

the pizza is programed into my taste buds like my mother’s cooking. ham yum… hand cut sausage… quite mild sauce and the toppings do all the talking… i laugh when people talk about sam not being the most friendly. like its brand new. sam is cool. just expect grumpy… the slices come in all sorts of sizes… great for cherry picking the biggest pieces… i was there when a guy got carted out on a stretcher… then they installed the emergency door… when i was little i use to tug on the handles to the cigarette machine bc they made a cool sound. best pizza EVER… moved out of town and cant find a pizza to make me happy…

Very good place. Family owned. Has been there forever and well deserves to be. Pizza is great and burgers are great.

I’ve been coming here for 32 years– it’s a staple for my entire family. Even though I’ve moved states– my parents pick up a pie whenever I come back to the area. Hands down my favorite pizza ever. We generally have the (extra) pepperoni pizza. From the crispy (and thin) crust to the fresh pepperoni and special sauce– I’ve never found another pizza that compares. In 32 years I’ve never had anything but the pepperoni pizza– but I’m sure the extensive menu has several other yummy dishes.

I ate here and had the pizza, maybe I’m not ordering it right, but it was terrible! Dirty interior, bad customer service.

Great pizza at a great price. Must order with double crust.

The first time I had Pizza Sam’s pizza I thought it was disgusting. Then something happened. Possibly a chemical reaction from eating it while drunk. Or maybe if you live in Alma for a period of time and drink the water (or just bathe in it) a craving kicks in. Anyway it goes I have an undying love for pepperoni, baked on a screen with spices and a side of ranch. Post college friends and I will come up with anyway we can to get it including out of the way stops on the way up north.
To those not from Alma or not an Alma College student, you are probably not going to get what the big deal is. And I’ll tell you what we told our nay saying friend, none Alma friend, «shut your mouth!»
Note: You go here for the pizza. I generally forget that they have a menu that includes other items. I have no idea about the quality of any other food here.
I also recently discovered there was another Pizza Sam’s in Midland. This is not the same restaurant. Beware the pale imitation!

Pizza SAMs is a rite of passage for any Alma College student/​alumni. There are a million ways to order the Za, double crust, baked on the screen, double cut, spices baked in. I recommend that it be baked on the screen for your first try and then venture from there.
Crispy, thin and authentic pepperoni with their fluffy wads of ham. There is no bad way to go with a SAMs pizza.
Love the fact that the décor has not changed in years. My parents went on their first date here in 80′ and it hasn’t changed much since. Nostalgic for any Alma College Scot!
My style — double crust, baked on the screen. Double pep with a side of homemade ranch.

Love this place, my brother was almost born there and I have had a craving for this place For Over twenty years. I get double crust double ham and mushrooms. simple and magical.

Its clear that some of the reviewers of Pizza Sam are confusing this location with the location in Midland MI.
Pizza Sam in Alma is the original and Pizza Sam in Midland was a knock off. Originally P. S. in Midland was owned by the same guy but he sold it and the current owners messed with all the recipes.
The pizza from Sam in Alma is by far the best pizza I have ever had. After living in Chicago (known for its pies) for several years I would like to think I have a good understanding of good pizza. Also I am originally from Wisconsin and we know our cheeses. Pizza Sam in Alma has, quite possibly, the finest cheese in all of pizza-​dom.
This is the kind of pizza I have dreams about, litteraly! I have woken up in a fit of rage because I want to eat it so bad. Maybe I’m crazy but I really love this pie!

No stars. That’s how tasteless this place is. Definitely a local favorite, but it’s something you gotta grow up on. ‘Bland’ is the keyword.

Sam’s has been a family favorite for years until tonight. There is really something wrong with service today when the owner looks you in the face and tells you he doesn’t care when you voice a concern. You can have the best pizza in the world but after all these years of loyal business and bragging this place to everyone we know, we are DONE with Sam’s.

Double cheese, double crust baked on a screen! That’s really the perfect saying if you come to Pizza Sam’s. Kelly B. was absolutely right. :)
I have to say that it’s probably the best tasting pizza in the town of Alma. My friend and I usually order a medium with the «perfect saying» and we can only consume 2 slices coz their so BIG. The prices here complement the college lifestyle — broke. Sam’s pizza provides the perfect sustenance for the hungry students.
This place is an Alma tradition… After the Highland Festival 5K run, my friend and I met some of the locals at Sam’s. They do this every year… who can blame this, it’s a great place to mingle and catch up with the locals.