Pop's Backdoor: Great pizza, friendly service, and vegan-friendly options.
Pop's Backdoor in Durham offers NY-style pizzas, calzones, and a growing vegan/vegetarian lineup, including vegan cheese options. Described as family-owned with a welcoming, informal atmosphere, it earns praise for first-class service, friendly staff, and generous portions. The restaurant accommodates delivery and catering, with reviewers noting fresh salads and a memorable pizza experience.
3710 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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Build your own pizza with a variety of fresh toppings, sauces, and crust options, including vegan cheese and plant-based meats.
Enjoy a dedicated menu of vegan pizzas with assorted plant-based meats and flavorful combinations for dietary preferences.
Savor delicious calzones, salads, and other Italian dishes made with high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes.
Perfect for events and gatherings, offering bulk pizza orders and customizable menus to suit any occasion.
Convenient online ordering for fast delivery or pickup, ensuring you enjoy our food wherever you are.
Overall rating
Jim McDowell
I was out of town on holiday and went there with family. What a GREAT find. The service was first class and server was so friendly and helpful. The food (I had "make your own" pizza) was superb! The portions were very generous. Everyone in our group (we were eight) loved there food. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in Raleigh. I highly recommend!!
MGF
Consistency of the food served varies every time the family and I dine in. Sometimes served well portioned, others very skimpy. ALSO—there’s a disconnect between the 1 and only front house order taker and the kitchen staff. As most customers would agree, the appetizers and soups and salads need to be served to the customer BEFORE the main course and pizzas are served. It’s not a magic trick to serve food properly.
Larry Moneta
Years ago, I asked if they would use my vegan cheese for the pizza I’d ordered. They graciously did so for a couple of years. Then, they added vegan cheese to their menu and we’ve enjoyed their pizza ever since. Today, I was ordering online and pleasantly discovered that they’d added a substantial line of vegan pizzas with assorted plant-based meats and various combinations. I ordered the vegan pepperoni pizza and when I went to pick it up, the chef there recognized me and reminded me that this all began with me bringing my own vegan cheese! Tonight’s pizza was excellent and we can’t wait to try all their other options. I highly recommend Pop’s Backdoor for their delicious pizzas (and much more) and for their extraordinary customer service!
Robin Jessup
I discovered Pop’s through some friends who are regulars. I quickly found out why! While I haven’t explored the whole menu yet, I have found my favorite pizza and the salads are so fresh and with the perfect blend of flavors. Pop’s is family owned and never disappoints. I encourage you to check them out!
James Evans
We’ve lived near here for years, and love pizza but somehow hadn’t tried Pop’s. We finally rectified that serious mistake. Fantastic pizza!!! Great sauce, cheese, and NY-style crust. We also tried the calzone and it was superb. Service was very friendly; the young man who waited on us at the counter was very nice (I can’t remember his name but I think it was initials like “AB” or something like that) The atmosphere is informal but very pleasant. We will most definitely return. A great find!!!
