About
Before extending its services as a restaurant, PaPa Joe’s specialized in carry out and delivery of pizza, “Rich Boys”, salads and home made spaghetti. The original shop is located at 1899 Lockbourne it was established by Southend brothers Don & Jerry Parker in 1964. Its name derived from the song “Down at PaPa Joe’s” which was popular around that time. Expansion started in 1970 when PaPa Joe’s Draft House was opened near the Ohio State Campus. In 1971 Don & Jerry teamed together with long time friend Jim Decker. Plans were set forth for a new location on the eastside and shortly afterwards PaPa Joe’s East at 2964 Noe Bixby Road was opened. Next came PaPa Joe’s Pickerington and the Main...