Back when Papa John's came to town, they really offered a better pizza than Pizza Hut. Since that's still the heart of their advertising, that's the standard I'm holding them too. With Pizza Hut modernizing the menu, Papa John's has fallen behind. The Papa John pepperoni pizza is still exactly what you know. Personally, deviating from that exact pizza has always lead to disappointmen, for me. I got a deal on Papa John's and tried a pick my own toppings pizza. Yeah, not as good as the pepperoni. And the choices for toppings, sauce and crust are nowhere near what Pizza Hut offers. And nowhere near what an (ahem) local pizzaria by you would offer. So, pizza not as good as Pizza Hut. Not as good as whatever local choices you have. Hmmm.... Maybe Peyton's retirement will get him to talk to the owner about getting out of the 90's and getting this menu up to date. Until then, TWO STARS, BABY!