What to Order: Godfather’s Pizza Sides Ranked

Most people come in for the pizza and leave having discovered something they didn’t expect to love. It happens with the Cinnamon Monkey Bread. It happens with the cheesesticks. It happens a lot with the wings. That’s not an accident — we put as much thought into the sides as the pies.

This is the complete breakdown. Every side on the menu, what it is, what it costs, what it pairs with, and an honest verdict. For the full picture including pizzas and feasts, hit the full menu.

Every Side, Ranked

#1 — Wings ($16.49–$26.49)

Bone-in or boneless. Half or full order. Three sauce choices: naked, buffalo, or BBQ. Served with ranch or blue cheese. Full order runs $26.49, half is $16.49.

Wings aren’t a side in the traditional sense — they’re a co-star. On a game night or a big family order, the wings and pizza combo is how most people do it here. Buffalo is the most ordered sauce. BBQ is the better call if you’ve got a mixed group with different heat preferences. Naked with extra ranch is underrated — let the dipping sauce do the work.

Verdict: Order these every time. They’re the reason people turn a pizza order into a full spread.

#2 — Cheesesticks ($7.79–$12.24)

Garlic, Italian seasoning, mozzarella — served with marinara. Small is $7.79, large is $12.24. These are the move when you want something to eat before the pizzas hit the table. They’re warm, cheesy, and built for sharing.

The small handles two or three people as a starter. Go large if you’ve got four or more, or if you know your crew eats fast. These disappear quickly.

Verdict: The best pure side on the menu. Pairs with everything. Order large.

#3 — Cinnamon Monkey Bread ($7.79)

Warm pull-apart sweet bread coated in cinnamon sugar with an icing drizzle. $7.79 flat. This one catches people off guard — it doesn’t sound like much until it shows up hot and gooey and everybody’s fighting over the last piece.

It’s technically a dessert, but it works mid-meal too if you’ve got kids at the table who want something sweet while adults are still on pizza. The Caramel Monkey Bread ($7.79) is the same format with caramel instead of cinnamon glaze — same quality, slightly richer flavor.

Verdict: Don’t skip dessert. This is how you end a good meal properly.

#4 — Caramel Monkey Bread ($7.79)

Same pull-apart format as the Cinnamon, but topped with caramel instead. Also $7.79. The caramel version is slightly richer and a bit less sweet than the cinnamon. If you’re ordering for a group that has dessert preferences, get one of each and let people grab from both.

Verdict: A close second to the Cinnamon — same quality, slightly different experience. Can’t go wrong with either.

#5 — Potato Wedges ($6.74)

Seasoned, baked golden. $6.74. These are the utility side — they fill a gap, they hold heat better than most sides, and they work for people who aren’t into the cheesier options. Good call for a mixed group where someone can’t or won’t eat cheese.

Verdict: Solid. Not flashy. Worth adding when you’re feeding more than four people and need something that satisfies the whole table.

#6 — Cheesesticks (Small) vs. Garlic Bread w/ Cheese ($7.79)

Garlic bread topped with mozzarella, served with marinara. $7.79. This one lives in the same neighborhood as cheesesticks but is a different thing — it’s more bread-forward and less cheesy. If someone in your group isn’t into the thick cheesestick experience, garlic bread with cheese is the middle-ground call.

Verdict: Underrated. People overlook it because cheesesticks exist, but if you’re ordering for a crowd and want variety, add this alongside cheesesticks.

#7 — Individual Breadsticks ($6.99)

Seasoned with garlic, oregano, parmesan, and romano. Served with marinara. $6.99. These are the straightforward option — no cheese pull, no frills. Just well-seasoned bread with a marinara dip. Good for people who want something lighter, or as a first course for kids before the pizza arrives.

Verdict: Good, but cheesesticks and garlic bread with cheese both edge them out. Order breadsticks when the group wants something lighter.

#8 — Garlic Bread ($6.74)

Oven-baked with buttery garlic sauce and spices, served with marinara. $6.74. Simple and reliable. It’s the least exciting side on the menu, but it does its job — warm bread, good garlic flavor, nothing wrong with it. Best ordered when someone at the table has a dairy sensitivity and needs a cheese-free option.

Verdict: The budget-friendly starter. Fine on its own, better as a supplement when you’re already ordering cheesesticks or wings.

#9 — Dessert Streusels ($7.79–$12.24)

Cinnamon-sugar topped dessert with sweet glaze. Small is $7.79, large is $12.24. Similar territory to the monkey bread — warm, sweet, and good for sharing. The monkey breads edge these out on the experience front (pull-apart is more fun), but streusels are the right call if you want something that portions more cleanly into individual servings.

Verdict: Solid dessert option, slightly less fun than the monkey bread. Get the small to try it.

#10 — Italian Monkey Bread ($7.79)

Garlic butter, seasoned cheese, served with marinara. $7.79. This is technically in the dessert category but eats like a savory side — think garlic bread in pull-apart form. It’s the right call for people who want the monkey bread format but aren’t in the mood for something sweet.

Verdict: Unexpected and good. If your group is split between sweet and savory, order Italian Monkey Bread alongside a Cinnamon or Caramel — everybody wins.

#11 — Big Chocolate Chip Cookie ($7.79)

Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. Six servings. $7.79. This is the straightforward dessert — no gimmicks, just a warm cookie. The six-serving format makes it good for families where a couple of kids want dessert without needing a full spread. Simple, reliable, always a hit with kids.

Verdict: Get it when you’re feeding kids or when someone at the table doesn’t want monkey bread. It’s the crowd-pleaser default.

Salads ($5.99–$10.99)

Salads don’t usually make the sides conversation, but they’re worth mentioning. We’ve got four options: Side Salad ($5.99), Garden Salad ($8.99), Chicken BLT Salad ($10.99), and Italian Chef ($10.99). The Italian Chef — lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onions, banana peppers, pepperoni, ham — is the one to order if you actually want something filling. It holds up well as a meal-starter before pizza arrives.

Check our what makes us different post for the full story on why we put as much effort into these as the pizzas.

Best Side Pairings by Pizza

Not all sides work equally well with every pizza. Here’s how to match them:

All-Meat Combo or Classic Combo: Cheesesticks or potato wedges. Both hold up next to heavy meat flavor without competing with it. Buffalo wings work here too — the heat cuts through the richness.

Taco Pie or Super Taco: Garlic bread or naked wings with ranch. The taco pizza already has a bold flavor profile — you want sides that stay in the background. Sour cream packets ($0.99) are worth adding for the Taco Pie.

BBQ Chicken or Hawaiian: Italian Monkey Bread or breadsticks. These pizzas are on the lighter/sweeter end — pair them with savory sides that provide contrast without clashing.

Veggie: Garden Salad plus cheesesticks. Round out the vegetable theme without overdoing it. Add the garlic bread if you’ve got people who want more substance.

Building a full order? See our top 5 pizzas and pair it with the sides above. For larger gatherings, catering is the way to go — we handle the volume so you don’t have to piece it together yourself.

Want to know what crust holds up best under heavy toppings when you’re building a pizza to pair with all these sides? The crust options breakdown is worth a read before you finalize your order.