Ideal Cafe & Pizza
484 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
(617) 524-3344
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Onion Rings
Pizza
Plain Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Gluten-Free Pizza (small) (10")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Deep Dish Pizza
Ideal Special Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce with peppers, onions, mushrooms, sausage, hamburger, and pepperoni.
Meat Lover's Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce base with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, salami, and hamburger.
Deep Dish Cheese Pizza (12")
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
No Nonsense Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce base with sliced tomato, onions, peppers, broccoli, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives.
Chicken Ranch Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Ranch dressing, crispy chicken, bacon, and sliced tomatoes.
Steak Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Garlic butter base with grilled steak, fresh mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
BBQ Chicken Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce base with BBQ chicken, bacon, sauteed onions, and BBQ drizzle.
Firecracker Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Garlic butter base with grilled buffalo chicken.
Greek Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce base with fresh garlic, sliced tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and black olives.
El Jefe Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Garlic butter base with linguica, onions, and jalapeno peppers.
Pella Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Alfredo sauce base with sliced tomato, prosciutto, olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, and artichoke.
Cafe Chicken Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Alfredo sauce base with chicken, broccoli, and fresh garlic.
Margarita Deep Dish Pizza (12")
Pizza sauce base with fresh slices of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Gourmet Pizza
Ideal Special Pizza
Pizza sauce with peppers, onions, mushrooms, sausage, hamburger, and pepperoni.
Meat Lover's Pizza
Pizza sauce base with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, salami, and hamburger.
Firecracker Pizza
Garlic butter base with grilled buffalo chicken.
Margarita Pizza
Pizza sauce base with fresh slices of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Chicken Ranch Pizza
Ranch dressing, crispy chicken, bacon, and sliced tomatoes.
Pella Pizza
Alfredo sauce base with sliced tomato, prosciutto, olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, and artichoke.
Greek Pizza
Pizza sauce base with fresh garlic, sliced tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and black olives.
El Jefe Pizza
Garlic butter base with linguica, onions, and jalapeno peppers.
Steak Pizza
Garlic butter base with grilled steak, fresh mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Pizza sauce base with bbq chicken, bacon, sauteed onions, and BBQ drizzle.
Cafe Chicken Pizza
Alfredo sauce base with grilled chicken, broccoli, and fresh garlic.
No Nonsense Pizza
Pizza sauce base with sliced tomato, onions, peppers, broccoli, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives.
Dipping Sauces
Pizza Dipping Sauce
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
Alfredo Dipping Sauce
Pesto Dipping Sauce
Munchies
French Fries
Our delicious french fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection.
Garlic Bread (Small)
Bread, topped with garlic and olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection.
Spicy Waffle Fries
Spicy.
The Ideal Sampler (Small)
2 flavored wings, 2 chicken wings, 2 chicken tenders, 2 flavored tenders, 2 mozzarella sticks, and 2 jalapeno poppers.
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep-fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Served with a side of marinara sauce.
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries with house seasoning and paprika. A real crowd pleaser.
Onion Rings
Crispy onion slices deep-fried until golden-brown.
Steak Fries
With steak.
Toasted Ravioli
Toasted.
Jalapeno Poppers
Juicy jalapeno poppers breaded and filled with cheese and fried to golden perfection.
Spinach Feta Pie (Small)
With spinach.
Salads
Garden Salad
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and black olives.
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Crispy or grilled. Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, caesar dressing, and grated cheese.
Garden Salad with Chicken
Crispy or grilled. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and black olives.
Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Plain or garlic. Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, caesar dressing, and grated cheese.
Garden Salad with Steak Tips
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and black olives.
Caesar Salad with Steak Tips
Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, caesar dressing, and grated cheese.
Greek Salad with Chicken
Crispy or grilled.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
With buffalo chicken.
Garden Salad with Shrimp
Plain or garlic. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and black olives.
Chicken Salad
With chicken.
Greek Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese in an olive oil dressing.
Antipasto Salad
Chopped cured meats, fresh cheeses, and briny olives.
Mardi Gras Salad
Garden salad with pineapples, tangerines, and grilled chicken.
Greek Salad with Steak Tips
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese in an olive oil dressing.
Tuna Salad
House salad with a big scoop of white tuna.
Greek Salad with Shrimp
Plain or garlic. Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese in an olive oil dressing.
Gyro Salad
With gyro.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with croutons, caesar dressing, and grated cheese.
Wings & Tenders
Chicken Tendors
Delicious chicken tenders.
Wing Dings
Deep-fried chicken wings with your choice of sauce.
Flavored Wings
Flavored.
Flavored Tenders
Flavored.
Traditional Wings
Deep-fried chicken wings with your choice of sauce.
Calzones
Cheese Calzone
Calzone topped with cheese.
Chicken Parm Calzone
Crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and cheese.
Ideal Calzone
Pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Italian Calzone
Hot ham, salami, pepperoni, and mortadella provolone.
Big Willie Calzone
Shaved steak, onion, pepper, and mushrooms.
No Nonsence Calzone
Sliced tomatoes, onions, peppers, broccoli, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives.
BBQ Chicken Calzone
Bbq chicken, bacon, and sauteed onions.
Chicken Ranch Calzone
Crispy chicken, bacon, tomato, and ranch dressing.
Specialty Wraps
Chicken BLT Wrap
Crispy chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
Caesar Wrap with Chicken
Romaine lettuce, croutons. Romano cheese and caesar dressing.
Chicken BLT Wrap with Cheese
Crispy chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Grilled Chicken Wrap with Feta
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and greek dressing.
Moofa's Special Wrap
Crispy chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and greek dressing.
Caesar Wrap with Steak
Romaine lettuce, croutons. Romano cheese and caesar dressing.
Sizzler Wrap with Steak
Roasted peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Sizzler Wrap with Chicken
Roasted peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Teriyaki Wrap with Steak
Steamed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, and peppers) and honey teriyaki.
Teriyaki Wrap with Chicken
Steamed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, and peppers) and honey teriyaki.
Scrambler Wrap
Scrambled eggs, bell peppers, tomato, onion, and bacon.
Veggie Greek Wrap
Feta cheese, olives, onions, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and greek dressing.
Cold Subs
Tuna Sub
Delicious tuna fish salad and veggies in a satisfying sub.
Italian Sub
Italian.
Ham & Cheese Sub
Virginia baked ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and onions.
Turkey Club
Freshly made with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, layered between toasted bread.
Roast Beef Sub
Juicy roast beef with your choice of fixings.
American Sub
American.
Ham & Cheese Club Sandwich
Virginia baked ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and onions.
Turkey Sub
Turkey and veggies make for a scrumptious sub.
Turkey & Ham Combo Sub
With turkey and ham.
Roast Beef & Turkey Combo Sub
With roast beef and turkey.
Hot Subs
Steak & Cheese Sub
With steak and cheese.
Meatball Parm Sub
Topped with meatball and parmesan cheese.
Chicken Cutlet Sub
Tender chicken breast strips, topped with provolone cheese, fresh tomatoes, and romaine lettuce.
Steak & Onion Sub
With steak and onion.
Hot Veggie Sub
Mushrooms, onions, peppers with provolone cheese.
Steak & Peppers Sub
With steak and peppers.
Gyro
Gyro meat, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
Steak & Mushrooms Sub
With steak and mushrooms.
Eggplant Parm Sub
Topped with eggplant slices and parmesan cheese.
Cheeseburger Sub
The flavors of your favorite cheeseburger, in subform!
Steak Bomb Sub
With steak bomb.
Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Sub
With spicy teriyaki chicken.
Buffalo Chicken Sub
Chicken meat, classic cheese, and buffalo sauce.
BBQ Chicken Sub
The yummy, cheesy goodness of a bbq chicken pizza, toasted in a sub.
Honey BBQ Chicken Sub
With honey BBQ chicken.
Chicken Kabob Sub
With chicken kabob.
BLT Sub
Classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Egg & Ham Sub
Egg and ham.
Egg & Bacon Sub
Egg and bacon.
Egg & Pepper Sub
Egg and pepper.
Italian Sausage, Onion & Pepper Sub
Italian sausage, onion, and pepper.
Sausage Parm Sub
Topped with sausage and parmesan cheese.
Chicken Parm Sub
Topped with chicken and parmesan cheese.
Veal Parm Sub
Topped with veal and parmesan cheese.
Steak & Cheese With Teriyaki Sauce
Steak & Egg Sub
With steak and egg.
Steak Tip Sub
With steak tip.
Pastrami Sub
Hot Veggie Deluxe Sub
Veggies plus eggplant, olives, broccoli, and alfredo sauce.
Chicken Margarita Sub
Grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil, lightly toasted.
Chicken Ranch Sub
Chicken cutlet sub with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and ranch dressing.
Grilled Chicken Gyro Sub
Grilled chicken with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onions.
Pasta
Pasta with Sauce
Chicken Parm Pasta
Choice of pasta, chicken, and parmigiana.
Chicken & Pesto Pasta
Choice of pasta, chicken, and pesto sauce.
Eggplant Pasta
Pasta with Meatballs
Chicken Ziti Broccoli
Shrimp Broccoli Pasta
Choice of pasta with shrimp and broccoli.
Shrimp & Chicken Pasta
Choice of pasta with shrimp and chicken.
Veal Pasta
Sausage Pasta
Desserts
Cookies (1 pc)
Classic cookies.
Chocolate Mousse
Rich and indulgent chocolate dessert.
Brownies (1 pc)
Decadent chocolate brownie topped with chocolate frosting.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Classic cheesecake with a rich, dense, smooth, and creamy consistency topped with a delicious strawberry.
Baklava
A rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and covered in honey.
Red Velvet Cake
A creamy layered red velvet cake made with real cream cheese.
Beverages
Soda
Flavored Seltzer Water
Juice
Iced Tea
So refreshing.
Gatorade
Water
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Recent Reviews
The food is decent, the people are friendly. The problem here is that they are closed too often. They are closed when they should be open. They are closed when other businesses are open. I can't rely on this place so I go to other places now.
July 2024
Really good bbq chicken pizza. Prices are different compared to the online menu though. Online menu price had a small bbq chicken pizza as $12.49 but at the restaurant and receipt it’s $13.99.They should update the website menu with the new prices but overall I’ll go here again. Pizza was hot and crust was crispy and well done with no special request needed (just how I like it). Onion rings were crispy as well.In my opinion if you like a good crunch to your pizza crust I’ll...
October 2022
Doesn’t get any better than Ideal. No fancy dishes here, only generous service sizes, straightforward fresh and delicious pizza, subs, and salads. HIGHLY recommend the buffalo chicken sandwich and the ideal special pizza
August 2022
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