Pappou's Pizza Pub Closes After 50 Years | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

After nearly 50 years, Pappou’s Pizza Pub in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, closes its doors for good — a beloved community hub where generations gathered, love stories bloomed, and inside-out pizzas became family tradition. Owner Lisa Levasseur, who started as a 12-year-old dishwasher and raised her kids amid the clatter of kitchen pans, reflects on the deep bonds forged between staff, regulars, and even her own husband, who met his future wife there. Though pandemic fallout and soaring costs made survival impossible, the farewell was heartfelt: customers and employees shared one last meal…