About us

Legacy, Led Forward

For more than 50 years, Frankie & Johnnie’s has been part of Springfield’s daily rhythm—feeding families, late-night regulars, first dates, and generations of locals who know exactly what a great neighborhood pizza shop should be.

Today, that legacy is in experienced hands.

Frankie & Johnnie’s is now led by the majority operators behind Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice locations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Partner Walter Pacheco spent 25 years running the original Antonio’s in Amherst—where modern New England slice culture was built and perfected. That same discipline, craftsmanship, and respect for the product now guides Frankie & Johnnie’s.

We’re not here to reinvent a classic. We’re here to protect what people love, tighten the operation, and make it better every single day.

A Springfield Institution, Recommitted

Frankie & Johnnie’s has always been more than a pizza shop. It’s a place tied to memories, routines, and community pride.

Under the leadership of Billy and Walter, that role continues—with sharper execution, stronger consistency, and the same neighborhood energy that made this place matter in the first place.

Whether you’ve been coming here for decades or you’re walking in for the first time, you’ll find the same soul—now backed by one of the most experienced slice teams in the region.