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Yaki Joe's Pizza Shop
Review
About
Yaki Joe's Pizza is locally owned and independently operated by Sonya and Bobby Garcia. When they took over Yaki Joe's in 2007, they made inviting changes to decor and extensive changes to menu, including fresh and homemade. But those are only 2 of the elements that make Yaki Joe's in Merritt stand alone in the Pizza making business. Recommended for its extraordinary pizzas, Yaki Joe's is also being recognized for its excellence in food quality and taste. No matter what you're ordering off their menu, fresh is the order of the day, and handmade is the must, right down to the washing and slicing of vegetables, cooking and slicing of meats, and grating of cheeses. There's nothing "packaged" about this restaurant and there's no scrimping with ingredients or on portion sizes. Bobby and Sonya know that if they compromise with the ingredients they put the integrity of the recipe at risk and jeopardize the satisfaction of the customer - and that's why Yaki Joe's fan base has been steadily growing yearly. Our pizza and calzone menu is extensive, our 11 tasty varieties of wings are "the best" as our regular friends and customers tell us, and our pasta sauce is a family recipe that Sonya has honed to lip-smacking perfection. If you want something lighter but still heavy on taste, try a wrap or donair and a salad. Our fresh ingredients ensure that everything is ripe with flavour.
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Fast food, Canadian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Women-owned, Indigenous-owned
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Delivery
Mastercard
Parking Available
Seating
Street Parking
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available, Street Parking
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Hours
Open until 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contribute
4.4
80 reviews
Excellent
45
Very good
26
Average
2
Poor
6
Terrible
1
aphreala
3 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
We frequently drive from the Okanagan to Vancouver and back and this pizza has made Meritt a required pit stop on our trips. I am allergic to gluten, my husband chooses to eat low carb and our friend is allergic to dairy. They carefully go over our allergies, help us know what is safe to order and do not make any of us sick (a miracle with our group). Their gluten free crust is the best I have ever had. All of the ingredients are obviously high quality and fresh. We recommend to all of our friends visiting Meritt.
Written September 3, 2024
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bmatsuda
Vancouver142 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
By far the best pizza in Merritt when compared to the other offerings in town. Although I've only eaten here once, the pizza was delicious and service great. They screwed up on my initial order for the Greek Vegetarian and added olives, which oddly, isn't listed as a topping for a Greek pizza. Apparently it was an oversight on the menu as olives should have been listed. I find olives repulsive, and without hesitation they cooked me a fresh one, sans olives, within 10 minutes. Quality, price, and taste a cut above the other pizza options in Merritt (Panago, Boston Pizza) although Roaster Barn also isn't bad given its setting. And the Caesar salad was also very generously-sized and tasty!
Written June 17, 2020
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Blair W
Red Deer30 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Great delivery experience all around, from the friendly order take who gave an honest estimate on delivery time (they were very busy, and the estimate was bang on) to the tasty pizza. Nice crispy, light crust and flavorful pizza sauce and generous toppings. Highly recommended.
Written October 15, 2020
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Corey C.
West Kelowna14 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
One of the best pizza places it has ever been my pleasure to salivate about. Yaki's is a local institution; deservedly so. I've only had the pizzas and calzones, but when I lived here, I got a lot of them. Today I was visiting from out of town and called from the highway to take out a pair of Super Dave Phillys. I was told they were out of turkey, but when I asked if they could make it with chicken, I was advised that they only had breast meat, which was fine with me.
They were spectacular as always. As other reviewers have noted, they are ĂĽber fresh, and bursting like an over-ripe tomato full of goodies. I've always had decent service here.
Written January 11, 2020
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sultzy
24 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
Not sure what you folks are doing down there but I’ve probably had 100 Calzones from your shop over the last 20 years and all were good. But last night the wife and I both were overjoyed with the best calzones ever. We didn’t think they could be better than last 20 years but last night was something to write up about. Thanks
Written November 4, 2022
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timw33
Kelowna118 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
Really good made to order wraps pasta and pizza perfect for a team meal to bring to the hotel or a quick lunch. Not a lot of room to eat inside but really great food choices and quality!
Written September 16, 2023
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CEB0007
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • solo
Amazing food everything is made fresh.
The wait time is worth the delicious food.
Calmness, pizza, salads and Donairs...yummy.
Written October 31, 2022
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Amanda O
Cache Creek3 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Everytime I come to town I order from here the first night it is amazing pizza and the staff from the lady that answers the phone to the delivery guy are always so friendly and nice I would recommend this place as I matter of fact I need to order before going home because now I have made my family jeolous and they wasnt to try it (if it makes it the 1 and 1/2 hour drive)
Written February 1, 2022
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Kevin L
Richmond639 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
Found it thru tripadvisor. We each ordered different calzones. They were the best we ever had. The crust was awesome. They were huge for a really good price. Cant wait to go back and try their pizza and other items.
Written October 14, 2021
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Joe S
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • solo
Pizza is great, it's also a great value. The staff always makes sure you get the best deal and their super friendly!
Written August 8, 2021
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Carolyn S
Port Coquitlam6 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
Discovered this place after looking through Tripadvisor for good eats in Merritt. We have made it a point to stop here either when going to or returning from our travels.
We call ahead on the road so our order is always ready.
We've tried a few calzones, 'The Tank' (large) is our favourite. Perfect amount for splitting as they are large. Fresh crust. Best eaten right away. Still have to try the pizzas.
Why anyone would eat at the subway next door with this tasty place, is a surprise. This just adds to the fun of our journeys.
Written September 8, 2020
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Maps224536
16 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Had an amazing pizza the first visit and was happy to order again...but disappionted, gave it one more chance and got another average pizza. Too bad we wont try again
Written January 7, 2020
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Brad M
Merritt30 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
This little place is always at full hustle, think it’s the busiest in town. Would be nice if there were more then a couple tables, but.... there a new Awesome brewpub next door that even lets you bring your pizza in to eat....winner, winner, tropical chicken pizza dinner
Written November 5, 2019
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John T
Burlington24 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
I don't know how much more I can say other than it was a good pizza, they delivered to the hotel and it was pretty quick.
Written September 24, 2019
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blot17
London76 contributions
Aug 2019 • couples
My boyfriend and I came in to have lunch and what can I say, great service and great food. I got a vegetarian pizza which was amazing and my boyfriend got a calzone which he found smashing! Value for money and great location. For sure I recommend this place and for sure we will be coming back! Thanks again
Written August 31, 2019
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