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About this Papa Johns
This Papa Johns is at 3898 El Camino Real in south Palo Alto, close to the Barron Park neighborhood. The store page calls it Papa Johns El Camino Real. It works as a delivery and carryout kitchen with no dining room described. Delivery and carryout keep the same hours. Closing at 2:20 a.m., or 3:20 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday, makes it one of the latest kitchens in Palo Alto, so it suits late shift workers and students. Call before you count on a 3 a.m. order, since hours can change on holidays or for staffing.
What this location offers
- Menu: pizza, breadsticks, wings and more, with the full menu on the Papa Johns website
- Order types: delivery or carryout, online, in the Papa Johns app or by phone at 650-493-7272
- Order status: the store page explains how to track an order once it is placed
- Deals: current offers for this store are linked from the store page
- Papa Rewards: points, called Papa Dough, toward menu items
- Large orders: the store page includes a question about catering for events and parties
Guests at the hotels along El Camino Real can order delivery. For a sit-down pizza, see our Italian food and pizza guide. Our cheap eats and late night guide collects other places open after 10 p.m.
Location and getting there
Papa John's is at 3898 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the South Palo Alto area of Palo Alto. Our South Palo Alto guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.1 miles away. That is roughly a 27 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Sunday to Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. to 2:20 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Thursday to Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 3:20 a.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- HolyShred, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Ernie's Liquors, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Veterinary Emergency Group, service business, under 0.1 mi
- VCA Palo Alto Animal Hospital, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Starbucks 3885 El Camino Real, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Boulware Park, 0.4 mi
- Robles Park, 0.4 mi
- Bol Park and its bike path, 0.6 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Baja Fresh (0.1 mi); Chipotle El Camino and Page Mill (0.9 mi); Kali Greek Kitchen (1.0 mi); Mediterranean Wraps (1.0 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Papa Johns store page, 3898 El Camino Real; Papa John's on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Papa John's in Palo Alto?
Papa John's is at 3898 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the South Palo Alto area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.1 miles away.
Does Papa Johns on El Camino Real deliver?
Yes. The store page offers delivery and carryout orders online, or you can call 650-493-7272. Enter your address when you order to confirm you are inside the delivery area.
Can I eat in at Papa Johns in Palo Alto?
The store page offers only delivery and carryout and does not describe a dining room. Plan to take your pizza with you or have it delivered.
Does Papa Johns in Palo Alto cater?
The store page includes a question on catering for events and parties. Ask the store about large orders when you call.
What are Papa John's's hours?
Sunday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:20 a.m.; Thursday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:20 a.m..