Pope's Pizza Place, a family-owned pizzeria run by the Pope family, has quietly slipped into service on San Antonio's North Side, working out of a compact storefront in the shopping center across from the Target at Bitters and U.S. 281. The shop started serving customers in March, then made it official with a grand opening on March 24. Operating out of 13486 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 103, the kitchen turns out classic Italian-style pies along with pasta, garlic knots, wings and salads.
Staff confirmed the March opening to Community Impact, which also noted a March 24 grand-opening post on the restaurant's Facebook page. That report adds that the Pope family had announced in December 2025 that they were taking over the spot, where signage previously showed it operating as a Hungry Howie's franchise.
What’s on the menu
The menu listed on Pope's Pizza Place sticks to comforting, Italian-style staples. Guests can order whole pies or build their own, with a lineup of sides that includes pasta, wings, salads and garlic knots. The site also highlights daily deals and catering options, and it points to partnerships with local schools for fundraising and spirit nights, signaling that the owners are aiming to serve as a neighborhood hub as well as a pickup counter. Carryout and delivery are available through the shop's online ordering tools.
From Hungry Howie's to a family shop
The space previously operated as a Hungry Howie's franchise, and corporate store listings still show the San Pedro address as a location for the chain. The Pope family took over the unit and converted it into an independent pizzeria, changing both the signage and the menu in the process. Community Impact reported the transition and noted that the ownership change was announced in December 2025.
Hours and ordering
Pope's posts its hours and phone number on Pope's Pizza Place and takes both phone and online orders for pickup and delivery. The family-run business also spotlights catering and a discounted pricing program for local schools, which reinforces its neighborhood-focused approach to service.
With a deliberately low-key debut and a compact counter-service setup, Pope's Pizza Place is one more example of local operators stepping into and refilling retail space on San Antonio's North Side. Nearby residents who want to keep tabs on specials can follow the shop on Facebook and check its online ordering page for the latest updates.
