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Pizzas, Calzones & More—Simple, Fresh, Always Good

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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan with Parmesan and Pomodoro Sauce

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Wings

Includes celery & ranch or blue cheese dressing. Pop’s wings are all natural.

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Greek Salad

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Meat Lasagna

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Homemade Tiramisu

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Welcome To Pop’s Backdoor🍕

Welcome To Pop’s Backdoor🍕
Craving great pizza in Durham? Pop’s Backdoor South serves up fresh pizza and Italian favorites in a relaxed, welcoming space. Located at 3710 Shannon Rd, we’re proud to be a local go-to for students, families, and visitors alike. Every dish is made fresh daily with care and locally sourced ingredients. Whether you dine in, take out, or order delivery—it’s always easy to enjoy something delicious.

Fresh Pizza, Calzones & More, Daily

Fresh Pizza, Calzones & More, Daily
Our menu centers around pizza, but there’s a lot more to love. Ever tried a Granny Smith Apple Calzone? Or a Salty Egg Pizza? Unique options like these keep folks coming back for something new and delicious. Everything is made fresh daily—from our hand-prepared dough to carefully selected toppings. Come hungry, leave happy—there’s always something worth trying.
Order From Our Website

Order From Our Website

Ordering from us is simple. Want to grab a pizza after work or school? Call us or order online for easy pickup. Need dinner delivered fast? We’ve got you. We know life can be busy, so we keep things quick and smooth. You get fresh, hot food with no hassle.

What’s Cooking at Pop’s

See what makes Pop’s Backdoor special. Our photo gallery features the real dishes we serve every day—fresh, simple, and always ready.

We Cater!🎉

We Cater!🎉
Hosting a party, meeting, or special event? Pop’s Backdoor makes it easy with fresh pizzas, calzones, and more—made daily with care. From our unique Granny Smith Apple Calzone to classic favorites, there’s something for everyone. Choose pickup or delivery, and we’ll help you plan the right order for your group. For orders of more than 20 pizzas, please give us a call at least 48 hours in advance. Let’s make your event delicious and stress-free—contact us to get started!

A Great Place For Everyone

A Great Place For Everyone
Pop’s Backdoor is a place where everyone can feel at home. Families love our kids’ area. College students hang out for a relaxed meal. Locals and tourists enjoy the friendly vibe and fresh food. Our dine-in area is clean and inviting, and our staff is always ready to help. Want to sit outside? We have shaded sidewalk seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're having lunch with coworkers or bringing the kids out for dinner, Pop’s Backdoor is always a good choice.

What our guests are saying

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I loved ecverything. The pizza was crispy, had plenty of toppings, and had a great flavor. I was most impressed by the buffalo wings. They were perfectly cooked and huge compared to other places I’ve tried in the area. We will definitely be going back.

Michele G.

Michele G.

I had a really good experience. The Pop's House Pizza was really tasty and authentic. Service was amazing, especially Abhinav, very helpful and kind!! Will definitely come again!

Mike D.

Mike D.

The most delicious pizza I have ever had. I was visiting our friends in this area and I stopped by. I ordered the Veggie Lover's pizza and it was heaven. The place was clean, the customer service was amazing and the food was delicious. Definetely going back when in the area.

Bradley M.

Bradley M.

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Takeout

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Has Outdoor Seating

Serves Vegetarian Dishes

Has a Kids' Play Area

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