About this dish
The Garlic Knots sits in the Appetizers section of the Papa John's menu. Pizza dough knots tossed with garlic butter and parmesan.
At $6.49, this dish lands below the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Papa John's is a pizza chain founded in 1984 and currently operates more than 5,800 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Papa John's, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Papa John's menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Papa John's
- Mozzarella Sticks — $7.99, 650 cal