About Us

La Pizza Club has been serving up good food on Hertel Avenue for over 30 years. Located at 1511 Hertel Avenue, La Pizza Club is now owned by Dennis Nowak, who was also the manager of La Pizza from 1979 to 2000. Dennis and his son, Dennis Nowak Jr., or “Jamie”, are proud to be a business in the North Buffalo community.

“This is a close knit community,” says Dennis Sr. “Everyone knows each other here. We see families grow up. It’s always been family run and family owned. We take pride in what we do and in quality food.”

The quality food that the Nowaks speak of includes a menu of a variety of different items which tantalize the taste buds.

“We’re unique,” says Jamie Nowak. “Nobody else has our menu. We have more subs than anyone. Every year we add a new one. We started off with 34 different varieties, and now we have 56.”

More highlights on the menu include ribs, wraps, stuffed hot peppers, crab cakes, a seafood platter and a fish fry seven days a week. Don’t forget the dinners and the mouth watering lunch specials sure to satisfy any appetite.

“We thank our loyal customers and the people who have supported us over the years. We know so many families in the area, and we have watched children grow into adults who bring their children here.”

What does the future hold for the little restaurant with great food? Dennis Sr. says, “Our five to ten year goals include the possibilities of expanding to other locations and creating more seating here. But we would never leave North Buffalo. The people have been good to us.”

Both Nowaks take pride in the quality food they provide the community.

“We are an asset to the North Buffalo community. We’ve been here thirty years. I was born in North Buffalo, so I know every nook and cranny,” says Dennis Sr.

As far as the future of North Buffalo, the Nowaks are very optimistic.

“I see a lot more families moving into the area, and the real estate is booming. This is one of the last great sections of the city.”

What goes into a pizza is a lot more than just basic ingredients. For La Pizza Club it is 30 years experience, a lot of quality, and an extra dose of love for its community.