Papadia
Gone in the US. Papa John's announced in February 2026 that Papadias and Papa Bites would leave the North American menu in the second quarter to simplify kitchens, and replaced them with Oven-Toasted Sandwiches in March. Some reports say it is still sold in Canada.
Last verified Nov 3, 2026
Pizza dough baked flat, folded over like a quesadilla, and sold as Papa John's first real attempt at lunch. It survived six years, a Doritos crossover and a pandemic, then lost an argument about how long the make line takes.
Filed under: Fast Food · the ’00s & later
📅 Timeline
- 2019Papa John's tested Papadias in select markets.
- 2020On February 3, Papadias launched nationwide as the chain's first lunch-focused item.
- 2023In April, Papa John's added a Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia in a crossover with Frito-Lay.
- 2026In February, Papa John's said Papadias and Papa Bites would leave the North American menu in the second quarter.
- 2026On March 30, Oven-Toasted Sandwiches on ciabatta-style bread launched as the replacement, at $7.99 each.
❓ People also ask
Why did Papa John's get rid of Papadias?
The company said it wanted to cut menu complexity and speed up the make line. Executives acknowledged the cut would reduce 2026 North American same-store sales by about 1.5 points.
What replaced the Papadia?
Oven-Toasted Sandwiches, launched March 30, 2026, on toasted ciabatta-style bread brushed with Papa John's garlic sauce.
Can you still get a Papadia anywhere?
Not in the US. Reports in 2026 said it still appeared to be available at some Canadian locations.
🧾 Sources
- Restaurant Dive, Papa Johns cuts Papadias, Papa Bites to focus on menu innovation (2026)
- Business Wire, Papa John's launches Papadias (2020)
- Nation's Restaurant News, Papa Johns adds Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia to the menu (2023)
- QSR Web, Papa Johns launches oven-toasted sandwiches (2026)