I have to admit, I'm a little jealous of people who live in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, they can step outside, walk a few feet and grab delicious Chicago street food! I'm a native Chicagoan living in Atlanta now, and while I was back home on a business trip, I decided to take my son to the Lincoln Park Zoo. It was his first time in Chicago, and of course he wanted an Italian Beef. He said, "Can we go to Portillo's?" I said, "Portillo's? We're in Chicago! We don't have to go to Portillo's!" I did a quick search, on Yelp, and found an octopus spot that apparently served Italian Beefs, go figure. We decided to give it a shot, and honestly, what a great decision! Everything we ordered was delicious. The beef was seasoned perfectly, the pizza was Chicago cheesy good with a slightly crispy crust, and the guy who took our order had the BEST Chicago accent. The Angry Octopus is highly recommended, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Went to the zoo and this place was walking distance. Seemed like a good spot for some grill food. Kids wanted hot dogs and pizza which was a good option for that. Not much seating but we didn't have a problem finding a table with our group of 6 since we didn't mind splitting up. Double Dog (4): exactly what you'd imagine. 2 dogs in a bun with chicago style toppings. Kids liked both hot dogs and they seemed decently sized. Chicago Burger (3): Fairly standard and executed well. No complaints. Philly Cheesesteak (4): Can't go wrong with a philly. Melty goodness. Personal pepperoni pizza (4): Cheesy and crispy. Overall, decent spot for some good grill grub. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but the location is convenient if you're spending time at the zoo. read more

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Super friendly staff, quick and attentive service, clean and casual environment, with really great food and octopus decor. The pizza, cookie dough, Philly steak, and breaded shrooms were all good read more

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This is a great spot to stop before or after a visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. No frills sandwiches and fries that have great flavor generous portions. read more

I've had a sandwich and a wrap here--both good. Very fun casual spot for a quick and easy bite read more

Angry Octopus - Chicken wrap - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's nearby so I love the accessibility in an area with limited lunch options. My favorite thing from them is the gyro and hummus, with comes out to about a $20 meal with drink. Service is always good and relatively quick. And you can order ahead online if you're in a time crunch. It's been a little while since I've gone but the inside looks like they are updating it, since it looked cleaner and I'm pretty sure they got some new tables - it's nice to see a restaurant doing well enough to keep it going like this! It's well deserved and worth going to and easy to take home and still be delicious read more

Angry Octopus - Gyro with a side of pita and hummus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My daughter and stopped by to grab a slice of pizza after leaving Lincoln Park Zoo. There's about 5 tables and a small counter with stools to dine in. We order the jumbo slices (which are huge), drinks and mozzarella sticks. Again, the portion sizes are huge so you definitely get your money worth. read more

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Stopped here for a snack after walking around in Lincoln Park. Very friendly environment with a huge menu and fast service. It was easy to grab a table inside. It was my second time trying a Chicago hot dog and I enjoyed it though I had to ditch some of the jalapeños because it got too spicy for me. I ended up leaving my purse there by accident and didn't even realize it until one of the girls who works there ran out and returned it to me at the bus stop - SO kind and I was so happy she caught it before I left. I'll never forget this! Thank you so much! read more

Angry Octopus - Chicago Hot Dog and Chicago Polish Sausage Dog - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

good food-guy rounded up after I said I didn't need a receipt-not a kool way to get .50$. props to the frozen pizzas and meat by the pound for the hood read more

Great local restaurant for pizza, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, gyros, and wraps. The staff are very nice and my order was ready within 5 minutes. There are three tables with 4 chairs each and a little bartop area near the windows. I got the hot dog combo and my friend got the pizza--both were good. Another person got the Philly cheese steak and said it was very good. read more

Angry Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food: 9/10 Went here after a trip to Zoolights. I got a 14' half cheese half sausage pizza and some cheese fries. Cheese fries were toasty and had a generous amount of cheese on top. Pizza was well seasoned. It was the right amount of greasy, cheesy, and floppy!!! Service: 8/10 Pizza took about 20 minutes to be made. Could be faster. But the staff were really nice and gave us our fries first even if the pizza wasn't ready yet. Ambiance: 9/10 It's a cute spot! There is a huge picture of their "angry octopus" everywhere inside and outside of the restraint. read more

Angry Octopus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fun little neighborhood spot with lots of character and lots of options! Seriously the menu is huge, it was hard to decide what to get. Sadly, I think I might've chosen poorly. I got a the buffalo chicken wrap, and it was nothing to write home about. Buffalo Chicken Wrap: 2/5 Very small portion, and barely had any chicken in it. There was a lot of flavor, but almost too much, with the buffalo drowning out pretty much everything else in the wrap. Their specialty seems pretty clearly to be pizza and burgers so honestly not sure what I was thinking ordering this. Menu is so extensive it had me overwhelmed, and I think I panicked! I will say, it was only 10 bucks, which is a pretty good deal for lunch these days, but I was still kind of hungry after so not sure if the price moved the needle for me too much. While the buffalo wrap was somewhat lacking, the service and the overall vibe of the restaurant was awesome, and is bumping the rating up at least a star. Lots of really cool art on all the walls, and the staff were super friendly. Really liked the old school feel to the place, from their pictures of customers on the wall, to hand writing your order number on a sticky note, just overall felt very welcoming and nostalgic. Would like to come back here and give it another chance. Will be ordering one of their specials next time/ asking the staff for a recommendation! read more

Angry Octopus - Buffalo Wrap with Grilled Chicken - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just found my new favorite wing place! I really like the texture of the coating on the wings and enjoyed the pleasant and strong lemon taste for the lemon pepper flavor. Was originally wanted to order the dipped Italian Beef, but might ended up saying Italian Sausage instead. The sandwich wasn't very impressive - the dipped sausage was overly dry. They didn't give an option re how wet the dipping should be. Order in person during weekday lunch hour also ended up with an extremely long wait - about half an hour. Definitely going back for the wings, but will learn the lesson to order ahead of time. read more

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We always have a great experience every time eat here. Got the hit fire burger and fries, excellent as always. Also, I finally got the Buffalo wings today and they could not have been better. Sooooooo good I'll be thinking about those wings until I'm back for them again!! read more

This place is a Chicago treasure! In an area of high end restaurants, the Angry Octopus stands out for its good food, friendly service and very reasonable prices. Family owned and operated, this hyper-local eatery is not to be missed if you want simple decor and delicious food. Try the homemade chicken pot pie if available--delicious! Letter grade: A+ read more

Loved the overall casual feel. Good solid food cooked to order. Gyros, Philly cheesesteak and fries. Hit the spot. Solid food. Helpful staff. The locals obviously love it here and I can see why. read more

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We had plans to go to oven grinder but due to a time crunch we ended up walking over to angry octopus instead. My husband and I did a little lunch double date and all of us got pizza! Our friends got pepperoni slices and my husband and I shared a cheese pizza, we all got garlic bread. Didn't have to wait super long for the pizza. It's thin square cut which I really enjoy but don't eat as often as other pizza styles! It was kinda greasy but otherwise very very delicious. Crispy crust and good cheese to sauce ratio. The garlic bread was good too, didn't have cheese or anything to dip it in but it didn't really need it! Pricing was not terrible for all that we got. Glad we had the opportunity to try it out! read more

Angry Octopus - Cheese Pizza - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic food.! We had a fairly large group having everything from a pizza, burger, Philly steak, Chicago hot dog to fries and more. Each dish more epic than the last. Quaint little restaurant with lots of charm and a staff that makes you feel like part of the family. You can't go wrong with the Angry Octopus! We'll be back. read more

Cute place with lots of options. A bit pricey but it's near the zoo so it's understandable! read more

Angry Octopus - Cheese curds - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here. Random pick. Cute place. Super friendly service. Had two slices of pepperoni pizza (called a Jumbo slice). It was exactly what I was looking for. Price was very reasonable as well. Also, they have a very comprehensive menu. Wings, salads, pizza, burgers, Italian beef, gyros, etc! Love it! read more

Ambiance: very cute place, decent seating, extensive menu, nice staff Service was quick, only had to wait a couple minutes for my food. Food quality is very good. I got the meatball sandwich with cheese and a chocolate malt with extra malt. The flavor of the meatballs is great. But the bun it is served on doesn't hold up to the sauce & size of the meatballs. The bun completely fell apart & since the cheese was on the bottom the cheese fell out with it which was a bummer. I expect a meatball sandwich to be messy but they could do better with a much better bun. The chocolate malt with extra malt was very good. Great malt flavor. I didn't know a malt could be too thick but this one is. It barely comes up in the straw. It is not mixed very well as there are chunks of the powdered malt in it. I felt like it would have been easier if I had a spoon instead of a straw. I would definitely come back again & try something else because the food quality & taste is excellent. I just wouldn't order those two items again unless they made some changes. read more

This was sooooo good. Me and my bf were looking for quick pizza and this is right next door to us. We got the meat pizza (with a size of puss sauce) and it really lives up. the sausage is so flavorful and they definitely don't skimp on the toppings. The puss sauce almost tastes like and elote sauce, so flavorful with a little spice. And on top of that they gave us a half pint of tortellini soup for free and damn is it good, the broth tastes like home made pizza sauce and the tortellini is creamy and fresh. Will be back again, love the customer service, everyone was so nice and it felt like home. read more

I got chicken fingers, onion rings, and cheese pizza slice. The pizza was stiff as a board and I took a couple bites and tossed it. The onions rings bag was soaked in grease as well as the onions rings themselves. And the chickens were flat and clearly frozen. All the food was frozen. Lastly, the restaurant was smoky. I was in there for 3 minutes and left smelling smoky. read more

Super nice ownership and staff. Treated us like family while we dined with them. Pizza, hot dog, and pizza puff were all on-point!

Really nice people working here, food delivers and always keeps me coming back for more. Keep it up AO! read more

Great gyro and hot dog! Great lunch spot, close to Lincoln Park Zoo. Love the octopus decor! read more

Angry Octopus - Hot dog and fries! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing ambiance, great food, and amazing service. Workers are very welcoming, you can't go wrong with this place. read more

Angry Octopus - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I made the mistake of trying to be healthy and ordering a Greek salad. It shouldn't even be on the menu. There were exactly 2 kalamata olives and 1 piece of feta cheese! 2 cucumber slices and 2 tomato slices. All onion and iceberg. Disgusting for $8. Go to Greek and Mediterranean places a few blocks north. Or stick with the unhealthy options. I tried my friends fries and they were oily and soggy. read more

Everything here is excellent. The garlic cheese curds, homemade pizza & homemade meatballs & gravy. Beef sandwich was delicious & so are the hand cut fries. I highly recommend this restaurant - you'll want to come back again & again! Family owned restaurant and they definitely care about service & quality. read more

Friday means pizza from Angry Octopus. It's perfect! And the price is great. Yummmm!!!! read more

Angry Octopus - It's Friday!!! And Friday means pizza from Angry Octopus! I think they know me by name at this point. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty good pizza slice. Nice people and nice cozy spot. Didn't get to try anything else but will try again soon. read more

Angry Octopus - Pizza slice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff was so friendly, helpful and just pleasant to be around. The food was fresh and tasted fantastic. Highly recommend for inexpensive quick good food. read more

Love this little place. Great, quick service. Solid dinner plates with gyro and chicken if looking for something other than pizza. And salads that are very reasonably priced. The people here are just so nice and work so hard. Nice to have a quick, affordable place to eat in the neighborhood! read more

Angry Octopus - Jumbo slice! 2 slices of pizza for $5! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely love Angry Octopus and their amazing staff!! The food is always on point and the prices are great! The entire team is friendly and courteous and always a welcoming environment. The ambiance is "Chicago" vibes all the way! Stop in for a quick bite and is kid friendly also. read more

Really amazing food especially for the price. I recommend the chipotle fries. The chicken breast is also very good. Generous portions and nice people. read more

Great people, great service, great fast-casual food - all at great prices. A warm and friendly atmosphere run by a genuine group of people - a true asset to the LP neighborhood. One of the best little authentic gems of the north-side and an incredibly easy enterprise to root for. read more

Really great classic diner breakfast! (I heard the pizza is not good at all though.) the veggie omelette with feta was perfect and had tons of veggies. The toast was great and crispy, the potatoes were nice and not overly greasy, and the breakfast sandwich was perfect for a weekend morning. It only took about 15 minutes to come out, more of a takeout place on the inside but playing classic cartoons for waiting, and the service was friendly and accurate. read more

Angry Octopus - Veggie omelette and egg breakfast - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've tried the Chicago style burger & hot dog, as well as the pizza puff. They've tasted delicious every time! Love this place. The staff handles business well at peak hours & they have all been very kind. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Service is friendly, and food is good. Can't go wrong with the Greek salad with grilled chicken or the Greek wrap with grilled chicken. Gyros are good. Pizza is good as well read more

Don't let your initial impression prevent you from eating here. After too long of a wait at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder and a hungry family, we walked to the corner and into the Angry Octopus. I ordered a small thin crust pizza (best I've had in a long time), one son ordered pasta and meatballs (2 thumbs up as he inhaled it), the other son ordered the gyros (loved it) and my wife had the wrap (she said it was delicious). Real neighborhood feel to this place and the workers were all great. read more