Meet John Hamel of Pal Joey’s Restaurant!
Providing a welcoming gathering place for the Batavia community has been a priority at Pal Joey’s since it opened on North River Street in 2012. Welcoming everyone, from casual diners of family and friends to large group celebrations, is what they do best.
Serving Italian American food in a family-friendly casual environment, while offering happy hour and daily drink specials, Pal Joey’s has been considered a top fan favorite in the Chicago area since they originally opened in 1973. Not surprisingly, the most popular menu item is the pizza! The crust is an old family Italian bread recipe offered in several different types including pan, thin, super thin, stuffed, cauliflower, and gluten-free. The menu features salads, sandwiches, pastas and more. Catering is also available.
Giving back to Batavia and the surrounding communities is very important to John and the whole team at Pal Joey’s. “We proudly support, and have never said no to any person, school, church, sports team or club, charitable organization, or family. It’s the right thing to do. Your support of us allows us to support the community. We look forward to serving you!”