Create Your Own Papa Bowl
$8.49
The Create Your Own Papa Bowl is an oven-baked dish that features your choice of signature sauces, cheeses, and up to 7 toppings.3 It offers the same premium ingredients used on Papa John’s pizzas but served in a convenient, heat-retaining bowl.
💵 Price
- Standard Price: Typically starts at $8.49 – $9.99.4
- Note: Prices vary by location and current promotional offers.5
🥦 Ingredients
Since this is a “Create Your Own” option, the ingredients depend on your selection:
- Base Sauces: Signature Pizza Sauce, Alfredo, BBQ, Buffalo, or Ranch.6
- Cheeses: Real Mozzarella, 3-Cheese Blend (Provolone, Fontina, Asiago), or Parmesan/Romano.
- Meats: Pepperoni, Sausage, Spicy Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Beef, Meatballs, or Philly Steak.
- Vegetables: Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Roma Tomatoes, Black Olives, Jalapeños, or Banana Peppers.7
- Finishing Touch: Usually sprinkled with Italian Seasoning.8
📊 Nutrition Table
Values vary significantly based on your specific topping choices. Below is a representative range based on a standard bowl (approx. 400g–460g):
| Nutrient | Amount per Bowl (Approx. Range) |
| Calories | 380 – 880 kcal |
| Total Fat | 24g – 68g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g – 26g |
| Cholesterol | 55mg – 185mg |
| Sodium | 1,600mg – 2,460mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15g – 24g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g – 6g |
| Sugars | 6g – 9g |
| Protein | 22g – 62g |
⚠️ Allergens List
Depending on your selections, the following allergens may be present:
- ✅ Milk: Present in all cheese options and Alfredo/Ranch sauces.
- ✅ Soy: Present in some meats (like Pepperoni/Sausage) and certain sauces.
- ✅ Wheat: While the bowl has no crust, Meatballs and certain processed toppings contain wheat/gluten.
- ✅ Egg: Present in Ranch sauce and some specialized toppings.
FAQs
❓ Is the Papa Bowl gluten-free?
No. Even though there’s no crust, Papa Bowls are not gluten-free. Some toppings (like meatballs) contain wheat, and cross-contact is likely.
🍕 How many toppings can I add to a Create Your Own Papa Bowl?
You can usually choose up to 7 toppings, including meats and vegetables.
🥑 Is the Papa Bowl keto-friendly?
Yes. Papa Bowls are one of the most keto-friendly options. Choose Alfredo or Buffalo sauce and avoid Pizza or BBQ sauce due to added sugars.
🥣 Does a Papa Bowl come with dipping sauce?
No dipping sauce is included. The bowl is baked with sauce inside, but you can add Special Garlic or other sauces for extra cost.
🔀 Can I order a half-and-half Papa Bowl?
No. Papa Bowls are mixed together, so they cannot be split into different halves like a pizza.