Donatos Menu 2026: Full Pizza, Subs & Sides Guide

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Quick answers

Common Donatos menu questions, answered

The four things people most often ask about the Donatos menu — answered at a glance.

Most-ordered Donatos pizzas

Donatos' Edge to Edge thin-crust pizzas are loaded with toppings all the way to the rim — no bare crust. These six are the most consistently ordered across all locations.

Fan Favorite

Pepperoni

The classic. Thin crust, edge-to-edge pepperoni, provolone blend and Donatos' signature sauce. Most ordered pizza on the menu.

Loaded

Works

Seven toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives and banana peppers — all the way to the edge.

Iconic

Founder's Favorite

Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and extra cheese. The pizza Jim Grote used to launch the brand in 1963.

Vegetarian

Serious Cheese

Four cheeses — provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, romano — loaded edge to edge. No meat. The top vegetarian pick.

White sauce

Chicken Spinach Mozzarella

Grilled chicken, fresh spinach, roasted tomatoes, and mozzarella on a garlic white sauce base.

Protein

7-Meat

Pepperoni, ham, sausage, beef, salami, bacon crumbles, and turkey — all seven meats, edge to edge.

What makes it different

The six things that define Donatos

If you've never ordered from Donatos, here's what sets it apart from national pizza chains.

Signature · Since 1963

Edge to Edge toppings

Donatos' defining promise: toppings go all the way to the rim of the crust. No large bare border, no center-heavy loading. Edge to Edge is a registered trademark and the brand's core differentiator.

Crust style

Thin, crispy, hand-stretched

The crust is thin — closer to a Roman-style or Neapolitan cracker crust than a Chicago deep-dish or a New York slice. It's baked directly on the oven rack for a firm, crunchy base that holds up to heavy toppings.

Columbus roots

Midwest regional identity

Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1963, Donatos remains primarily a Midwest chain with strongest density in Ohio. It's not a national chain trying to be everywhere — it's a regional institution with a loyal local base.

Beyond pizza

Full sub & salad menu

Donatos has a proper sub sandwich line — Italian, Big Don, Turkey Club, Meatball, and Veggie — on toasted hoagie rolls. Plus a salad menu that includes Harvest Salad with goat cheese, candied walnuts, and apple cider vinaigrette.

Dessert

Cinna Stix

Sweet cinnamon-sugar breadsticks with cream cheese icing. A Donatos staple since the early menu years and the default dessert order for regular customers.

Gluten-friendly

Cauliflower crust

A 12-inch cauliflower crust option for gluten-sensitive customers — fully customizable with any standard toppings. Not certified celiac-safe (shared kitchen), but gluten-friendly for those avoiding wheat by preference.

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All Donatos menu categories — pizzas, subs, salads, breadsticks, wings, and drinks.

The full menu

Every item on the Donatos menu (2026)

All categories below — signature pizzas, build-your-own options, subs, salads, breadsticks, wings, and drinks.

Signature Pizzas 9 items

Create Your Own Pizza 5 items

Subs 5 items

Salads 5 items

Breadsticks & Appetizers 7 items

Drinks & Extras 5 items

Dietary options

Vegetarian, gluten-friendly & lighter picks

Donatos has several vegetarian pizzas, including the four-cheese Serious Cheese and the toppings-heavy Very Veggie. Any build-your-own pizza can be made vegetarian by selecting vegetable toppings. Breadsticks, Cinna Stix, and garden or Caesar salads (without chicken) are all vegetarian.

For gluten-sensitive customers, the cauliflower crust is the best option — but it is prepared in a shared kitchen. Those with celiac disease should confirm cross-contact practices with their local store.

Vegetarian pizza: Serious Cheese, Very Veggie, build-your-own with veg toppings
Gluten-friendly: Cauliflower crust (12 in.) — not certified celiac-safe
Vegetarian sides: Breadsticks, Cheese Breadsticks, Cinna Stix
Vegetarian salads: Garden Side Salad, Caesar Salad, House Salad (no chicken)
Lighter option: Harvest Salad (mixed greens, grilled chicken, apple, cranberry)

Ordering tips

How to get the most out of your Donatos order

Best value

Go with the 14-inch large

The 14-inch large is the best per-slice value at most Donatos locations — more toppings per dollar than the 10-inch medium, and still manageable for 2-3 people.

Tip

Order online for deals

Donatos' website and app regularly feature carryout specials and combo deals not available at the counter. Check donatos.com before ordering to see current promotions.

Customization

Build your own for control

The build-your-own option lets you pick exactly which toppings go edge to edge. Worth using if you want a specific combination — or if you want to maximize topping coverage on a tight budget.

Sides

Breadsticks are a staple order

Donatos breadsticks (soft, garlic butter, parmesan) with marinara are the most-added side across carryout and delivery orders. The cheese breadstick version adds a melted provolone layer.

Dessert

Add Cinna Stix to any order

Cinna Stix — cinnamon-sugar breadsticks with cream cheese icing — are a low-cost add-on that rounds out any pizza order. A Donatos staple for decades.

Group order

Mix pizza + subs for variety

For a mixed group, combining a 14-inch pizza with a few subs from the Italian or Big Don line covers both pizza and non-pizza eaters without a second delivery fee.

About Donatos

The Columbus, Ohio pizza chain that built a brand on Edge to Edge toppings.

Jim Grote founded Donatos in Columbus, Ohio in 1963 with a simple idea: put toppings all the way to the edge of the pizza. That "Edge to Edge" promise became both a trademark and a brand identity that has sustained the chain for over 60 years. Donatos was briefly acquired by McDonald's Corporation in 1999, but the Grote family bought it back in 2003 — one of the rare cases of a family reclaiming a brand from a fast-food conglomerate.

Today the chain operates primarily across Ohio and neighboring Midwest states, with a Red Robin brand partnership that extends Donatos pizza into Red Robin locations across the country. The chain is privately held and still family-operated, with Jim Grote's daughter Jane Grote Abell serving as chairwoman.

1963Founded

ColumbusOhio origin

60+Years operating

MidwestCore region

Locations

Where to find a Donatos

Donatos is primarily a Midwest regional chain with its strongest concentration in Ohio — particularly in Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Locations also extend into Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Florida. Donatos also has a brand partnership with Red Robin, which serves Donatos pizza at select Red Robin locations nationwide.

Use the store locator at donatos.com for exact locations, hours, and to confirm carryout or delivery availability in your area.

Strongest presence: Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati)
Also in: Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida
Red Robin partnership: Donatos pizza at select Red Robin locations nationwide
Online ordering: carryout and delivery via donatos.com and app

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Common questions

Donatos menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about the Donatos menu, crust, locations, and ordering.

What makes Donatos pizza different from other pizza chains?

Donatos is famous for its "Edge to Edge" thin-crust pizza — toppings are loaded all the way to the rim, not just the center. The signature thin, crispy crust is hand-stretched and baked directly on the oven rack for crunch. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1963 by Jim Grote, Donatos has stayed closer to its regional roots than most chains, which gives it a cult following across the Midwest.

Does Donatos have gluten-free pizza?

Yes. Donatos offers a cauliflower crust available in a 12-inch size. It is gluten-friendly but made in a kitchen that also handles wheat products, so it is not suitable for those with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance. Confirm with your local store for current availability and cross-contact practices.

What are the most popular pizzas at Donatos?

The most consistently ordered Donatos pizzas are the Pepperoni, Works (loaded with seven toppings), Founder's Favorite (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and extra cheese), and the Serious Cheese (four-cheese, no meat). The Chicken Spinach Mozzarella on white garlic sauce is the top-selling specialty option.

Where are Donatos locations?

Donatos is primarily a Midwest regional chain centered on Columbus, Ohio, where it was founded. Locations span Ohio and neighboring states including Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, with a smaller footprint in Florida and other markets. Use the store locator on donatos.com to find the nearest location and hours.

Does Donatos have vegetarian options?

Yes. Donatos has several vegetarian pizzas including the Serious Cheese (four-cheese, no meat), Very Veggie (loaded with mushrooms, peppers, olives, onions and more), and any build-your-own pizza with vegetable toppings only. Breadsticks, cheese breadsticks, Cinna Stix, and garden and Caesar salads (no chicken) are also vegetarian. Many items can be customized to be vegetarian.

How big are Donatos pizzas?

Donatos offers four sizes: 7-inch personal, 10-inch medium, 14-inch large, and 16-inch extra-large. The 14-inch large is the most popular size for families and groups. A cauliflower crust option is available in 12 inches. Exact sizing can vary slightly by location.

Does Donatos have subs and salads on the menu?

Yes. Donatos has a full sub sandwich menu including the Italian Sub, Big Don Sub, Turkey Club, Meatball Sub, and Veggie Sub — all served on toasted hoagie rolls. The salad menu includes a Garden Side Salad, Caesar Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Harvest Salad. Subs and salads are available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery at most locations.

Is Donatos available for delivery?

Yes. Donatos offers delivery through its website and app at participating locations. Delivery is also available through major third-party platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) at many stores. The donatos.com site and app offer online ordering with real-time tracking. Minimum order amounts and delivery fees vary by location.

Who owns Donatos Pizza?

Donatos was founded by Jim Grote in Columbus, Ohio in 1963. McDonald's Corporation acquired Donatos in 1999 and sold it back to the Grote family in 2003. Jim Grote's daughter Jane Grote Abell has served as chairwoman and CEO. Donatos also licenses its pizza to select Red Robin locations as a brand partnership. The chain is privately held and family-operated.

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