At 1st, I was highly turned off because as a "foodie" I like to see the I inside of a new restaurant that I've never seen & I like to have a full experience of what the ambiance is and then choose where I'd like to sit but unfortunately the hostess refused my request to see the inside of the restaurant (something I've never experienced before) but after I explained that I'm a foodie & I do reviews & eat out a LOT, she conceded & allowed me to self "tour" the restaurant & sit wherever I wanted. (Exhausting mentally to be quite honest)!!! Ultimately, I chose the sidewalk patio seating area & was able to enjoy a wonderful & quiet evening in a very decent restaurant. My server, Cate was a 1st class waitress & performed her skills perfectly. I even asked her recommendations & she advised the deep dish. I took her advice & loved my pizza experience (thanks Cate, enjoy the $20!) You made it a great experience (other than the introduction with the hostess). I really liked the food, restaurant & overall experience! I wanted to give you guys 5 stars but in good conscience, the hostess ruined it for me so you get 4*'s. Thanks, Glen read more

Beggars Pizza - Deep Dish Pizza (7" Individual) - Pizza Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

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Hey fellow Yelp users! I went to the Beggars Pizza Whiting location on Sunday, April 28, 2024, to get some early dinner with my boyfriend and his younger brother. Wait Time & Service: The day & time we went, there was no wait. We were immediately able to get seated no problem. Our server was Elena. She was very sweet & attentive. She got us refills without us even asking. She went above & beyond for customer service. She needs a raise stat. Food: The food tasted so good! We ended up ordering 1 order of mozzarella sticks, 1 order of cheesy potato munchers (I highly recommend this if you like tater tots with cheese, reminds me of the cheesy tots from Burger King), 1 large sausage + pepperoni thin crust pizza, & 1 sausage + cheese deep dish pizza. Overall Experience: Overall, I had a great experience with my visit at this location. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area or craving pizza from Beggars Pizza. I had a great experience up until the end. My boyfriend, his younger brother, & I were exiting out the place and we said thank you to the people in the front. The 2 young women in the front that day didn't say anything to us, which I thought was a bit rude (in my opinion at least). Aside from that, great service & delicious food. Bonus: They had a cute, nostalgic arcade at the back of the restaurant. I love arcades in general, so it was nice visit the arcade after we finished eating. I'm not sure if all Beggars Pizza locations have an arcade, but definitely a great addition to the restaurant especially for families. I hope this review helps this Beggars Pizza location & its current and future customers. Have an amazing day! read more

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By far my favorite pizza in the area and this location is no different. Great location with easy street parking. We sat at the bar and had some beers while we waited for our friends. Instead of getting a table we stayed at the bar which was great. The pizza took about 35 minutes but when it arrived it was so good. Nothing like Beggars pizza. Great place to have a beer and get some pizza. read more

nice place I love the environment that work with everyone, the bar is really good for watching a sport game. read more

Beggars Pizza - a beer and a glass - Pizza Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

They are good but not consistent . I have tried them numerous times but they tend to be sloppy with some stuff

Nice atmosphere. Great Pizza and drinks. You are treated well here. Very friendly people and helpful.

The worst beggars I've ever been to pizza was missing toppings plus part of my crust was cut off never seen that before. Service was horrible and anyone even that busy. Very long wait, waitress never brought me my change back and the cups was dirty with white film. Not good ambiance at all read more

Father, mother and my son went there Friday and AS USUAL one waitress on the floor. You guys are a joke!!!! I have no idea how this location is still "running". The Caucasian/bus girl with the 100 tattoos wasn't any help with zero drive and acting like she didn't want to be there. Hire me for a weekend and I'll SHOW you how It is done!!! It's called MULTITASKING and PRIDE. THAT'S IT!!! read more

Pizza was ok, but the service was terrible. The waitress forgetting to bring crushed pepper and napkins. Bad experience, She never came back to check if We need anything. read more

Good service, good food, and even better company. Had a large thin crust half sausage pizza with garlic topping, 12 wings with buffalo sauce on the side, Cesar salad, fries, and kids Mac and cheese. Pizza crust was nice and crispy, garlic paired well with the sweetness of the sauce. Fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how they should be. Kids devoured the Mac and cheese. Everything was great. Ask for Pat. read more

Seeiously this place should be shut down! I will be reporting this to Health department! Placed an order for 12 pc chicken dinner for the family. And as we were eating blood started to come out some of the pieces. Opened them up and they were all raw! This is unbelievable! This is a serious health concern! Someone can end up in the hospital due to this! I spoke to the manager on shift and all she said she could do was credit my beggars account! The owners need to really talk with kitchen staff! Avoid this place by all means! read more

Beggars Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

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This place was my families last resort due to all the restaurants in the surrounding area were packed and this place wasn't. (Now I know why) First the place literally only had 2 other parties besides my family. They only had one server and one bus girl.Ordered the nachos but not only did it take 45 minutes to make, my main entrees came out before the appetizer. Out waitress told us that the chicken was the reason why it was taking so long but not only did the nachos suck ass, it looked like they put it in the microwave and doused it in jalapeno juice and had hardy any chips. The fries were ok and were kinda cold which was a bummer but at that point and having to wait almost 35 minutes for fries we were hangry. What killed my hunger at that point was right across out table which a mouse trap which at the point I didn't even want to eat my sandwich anymore. I wasn't mad at the waitress but more mad at the shitty cook and the shitty manager who I never saw help their staff nor apologies to customers for the long wait and crappy food which equals shitty customer service. Never again at this spot and I should have just went to white castles because the food would have been better and cheaper. Btw how the hell do you try to sell a $10 sandwich with no sides. smh horrible in my opinion. Pass on this place. read more

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I waited for a hour and 30 minutes and I was served no food. The bathroom was disgusting and dirty with puke on the floor.

Place is terrible. Lazy waitress' can't even serve people outside on nice days "too much work to walk out there" avoid this place we have tried to forgive this place ten times now being from town. Trash service, food, and employees don't care. Don't give this place your business. You are warned you will be disappointed. read more

Don't know what happened to this place. The pizza use to be great everytime I had it there. The last few times I haven't like it at all. It's extremely dry with hardly any sauce or sausage on it. It just hasn't been the same. Hopefully they will get back to making great pizzas again. Otherwise others will be getting my business. read more

I love supporting Whiting businesses and since it's the only place with outdoor seating I continue to go but it continues to disappoint. The service is super slow and the staff acts like they're zombies. The deep dish lacks flavor and comes out cold. The "greeters" just stare at you until you say something. I think the unfriendly staff and lack of outgoing customer service sucks the most about this place. This COULD BE an awesome spot to grab wings and beer. Last time I tried that, our bartender ignored us and I ended bussing my own table. I'm only writing this review in hopes that someone reads these and brings them up at a staff meeting so they can IMPROVE on customer service. I really do want to love this place. read more

I will note this for other reviewers: I seen a particular reviewer wonder if those who leave reviews are real reviewers or if they happy to know or are family of those who work for Beggars, I can state I am real reviewer I do not review to help boost ratings, I believe in honesty is why my reviews are normally long, as I like to help out other customers on making a choice, but a just because my food is good does not mean others will have a great experience. Remember each day is a different day, a Chef/Cook will cook one way one day and then another on a different day, we all have ups and downs in life, but no one is perfect... Looking through this locations reviews, I guess I can not comment on how it is to dine in because the last 2 to 3 times we placed an order for delivery to our home. This last time we ordered a deep dish with pineapple, chicken, and spinach, and of many deep dish pizzas I have ever had I will be honest not the best I have had, but it was not the worst I have had either. In other words every establishment has good chefs/cooks and bad chefs/cooks. I am not going to judge them unless the food is over or under cooked. In my opinion we liked the pizza we received. Also we did their pick 33 appetizer: Curly Fries, Breaded Zucchini, and Breaded Mushrooms, which I will say I love their appetizers, they do not over fry them nor have extra frying oil on them as other businesses do these days. Now for today's review (Wednesday 05-23-2018): We ordered their Italian Beef sandwiches. They were both the same except I got mozzarella cheese on mine, but they both came with Natural Juice, on Garlic Bread, and with Sweet Peppers. Then on the side we ordered an order of 12 Chicken wings with Honey BBQ on the side, and also an order for the Curly Cheese Fries, with 2 cans of Lipton Brisk Tea. We have had their Curly Fries before and love them, but mainly this review is on their Italian beef and Chicken wings. Italian Beef: I am not sure what others may think of their sandwiches, but I have to say I will be ordering from them again, my Lady and I liked their sandwiches, compared to other places we have ordered from, Beggars has flavor. They may not be the best in other's eyes, but in ours for around the Hammond, IN and other locations we lived in, We love the sandwich. Chicken Wings: I personally have had wings from different places like Hooters in Schererville, IN. , Papa Johns, and various other locations. I liked how Beggars did their Wings, they have flavor. They are not over fried like some places do, the meat and breading sort of falls off the bone without an issue, if that makes sense to say. Overall We were happy today and other days we have ordered from them at the Whiting, IN location. We use to go to the Lansing, IL location, but the quality went down hill and we gave up on them, until we seen a location in Whiting one day driving through Whiting. read more

It's delicious! Highly recommended! I am truly satisfied with my purchase. I have been going to this place for a while and it never fails me read more

Beggars Pizza - Thin crust Pizza with Jalapeños, pineapple, ham and extra sauce. Mostaccioli with meatballs. - Pizza Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

the wait and customer service is horrible. as much as we enjoyed eating there, we gave it one last shot and made a mistake.

I have been frequenting this place consistently for over a month. Did I plan to revisit this place as much as i have? Absolutely not! The initial visit was pleasant, the bartender Beth was great and friendly, food was served quickly, my friend and I stayed much longer than we had expected. Food was really good, I ordered another pizza to go. The next visit I was greeted by almost everyone that worked there! I sat at the bar, a server would talk to another server but took a moment to just ask how i was, this stood out because at other Whiting restaurants that I have visited more than a handful of times I did not receive such attention. Fast forward a month, I still make it a point to go here. Sometimes I'm greeted by Juan as I walk in as he is at the host/hostess area. I usually see Beth at the bar, and then Cassie will stop by and say hello, other days Jackie, Natalie will make it a point to stop and say 'hey' and a newer person David, is just as pleasant as the others I mentioned. Normally I'm a person that really truly does not care to know what my server's name is, typically the server/bartender will tell me their name and I am not even listening and I'm just ready to order my drink. So for me to remember these individual's names, I feel is a testament to their genuine care for their customers. I didn't mention much of the food. I usually order the same thing, grilled chicken salad with whiskeys on the side. From time to time i order a pizza to go (usually I order the Taco Pizza, it's delicious). I feel the pizzas are cooked within a reasonable time. I usually sit at the bar and Beth hasn't gotten my order wrong yet. Sometimes getting the order right is the hardest battle. read more

Ok... So a few things. I have always liked Beggars on Ridge Rd. In Whiting, their prices are pricy, especially for that area. I came here for a late lunch with my mom and little brother. The place was empty besides the booth next to ours. The wait for our pizza was quite long. But we kept ourselves entertained by the 3 flies that we had to kill that kept thumping into the window. Beyond gross...The service was horrible. The server left us tiny plates for our pizza. The pizza was yummy. We finished our pizza, and our server was MIA. I might have to try them again, maybe the service might be better. read more

The pizza here is good, with very generous application of ingredients and cheese that make it a good value. The calamari, not a generous portion -- not a good value. The service is average. Nothing special, adequate. This location in Whiting is NOISY. There is thin carpet on the floor and no other fabric in the place to soak up any sound. There are TVs and music playing at the same time and you have to shout to be heard across a table. Four stars for the pizza, three stars for the service, and one star for the ambience. Stay at home and have your pizza delivered. read more

Grand opening! Super Packed, Can't wait for my deep dish :) Soooo many Craft beers on tap! Amazing. read more

Was there the evening of Friday, August 6 for a table of 7. Service was great, our waiter was on point with our orders and requests. He was very sweet and funny. The staff is also kind and sweet. We will definitely be back. The food was great! The pizza and appetizers were delicious! I definitely recommend this location. read more

Our server Joe is so squad. Made some bomb recommendations. Came in for pizza, ended up having flame nachos with a pitcher of Pepsi and a sweet deep dish cookie for dessert. 10/10 would recommend Joe as your server. read more

Beggars Pizza - Deep dish chocolate chip cookie with scoop of vanilla (Thanks to Server Joe for the recommendation) - Pizza Near Me - Whiting, Indiana

Everything but the pizza costs wayyyy too much. $6.50 for three little chicken tenders with no sides. They got rid of their chicken dinners which were good. You will break the bank if you order anything but pizza. And even then I can go somewhere else to get pizza. read more

Been going to this location for a while now, nothing but GOOD things to say. Service is great, always pleasant and courteous. Food has also been great for take out & dine in. Would say it can get a bit pricey, but that all depends on what you order from any Chain restaurant. read more

The pizza is pretty good it's way over priced and I'll Telya the customer service really has gone out the door. I had to wait 35 minutes longer than the 15 minutes that I was told my pizza will be ready to pick up and not just once but almost a half a dozen times. Unless you have a lot of time to waste I probably wouldn't even bother wasting my time, there are many other pizza places that are 10 times better without paying these ridiculous inflated rates read more

The absolute best gluten free pizza I have ever tasted. The crust had a corn texture and wonderful flavor. Most gluten free pizza crusts are dry but not at Beggars! The sauce and toppings were also delicious. Our group of more than 20 people all loved our meals! The service was superb! We used the party room which allowed plenty of room to mingle. I sure wish I lived closer because I'd be a weekly regular customer! read more

Save yourself time, go to Dino's Pizza. It's down the street. This place, Beggars actually gets zero stars. The worse service, ALWAYS. Pizza has no taste, and crust is soggy. read more

Good food. Expensive for decent pizza not spectacular. Don't go here if you would like to be waited on in the first 20 minutes you are there or if you like eating food within an hour of ordering it. Nice place, nice people but never enough waitstaff or cooks. You will wait over an hour for pizza and 45 minutes for sandwiches or pasta. Even when you are the only person in there. Please staff up and run some actual decent priced specials. You have a beautiful restaurant and patio but you are losing at everything else. read more

Ever go to a restaurant with the hope that the service and food might have magically improved (even to the point of mediocrity)? Such has been our repeated experiences at Beggars as we like to patronize Whiting businesses whenever possible. However, we're done with Beggars. The principal issue is with the wait time we and friends have repeatedly encountered; we don't order deep dish pizza which would understandably involve somewhat of a delay. BUT, pasta? Simple salads? Sandwiches? I suspect this is a one-person kitchen who can manage only one small order at a time. Last night we waited fifty minutes (emphasis on "last" as in times we'll be coming here) for a simple order for a party of six. Last night's server (Jose?) was more attentive than others have been, but we could have used more offers to refill beverages. Like many other restaurants, this menu has highs and lows. The marinara sauce IS quite good; the salads contain lettuce that any self-respecting restaurant would not serve its patrons. We've had only the regular-crust pizza and liken the crust to something from the grocery freezer. Make no mistake: this is not an inexpensive night out with the family for pizza. I cannot imagine the secrets that other reviewers must have had to report good, timely service as well as quality food. You have to ask if they were genuine customers or have some type of relationship to the restaurant. The best feature of Beggars is its location in the heart of downtown Whiting, but that is no longer sufficient to put our friends/family through the experience. read more

The pizza could've been a little more fresh at the buffet. It felt like I needed an industrial laser to cut through the thin crust.

This location in Whiting Indiana doesn't honor the coupons that they send you in emails. They also offered a free item with purchase over $20, but was out of the item but wouldn't substitute. The pizza's great the service is lacking read more

Pretty inane place, Especially with the unintelligible pop/hip hop/rap music BLASTED there. The waitresses seemed below average as well. We just got the hell out of that place, And went someplace else. read more

My friends and I come here every Saturday to enjoy some tasty pizza , fresh salad, appetizers and my Stella. Always the service is friendly courteous and fast and our servers Alicia and Gabby are the BEST! , read more

I'm a Chicago deep dish pizza girl and Lou Malnati's holds a special place in my heart but when I moved to Whiting a couple weeks ago and discovered that this place had a Chicago style Deep Dish I ordered and was so pleased! Delicious! Thank you for being my new go to! read more

Pizza is always great especially there derp dish. Beer selection stays rotating which is awesome. All they need is to upgrade arcade area for the kids, games are really outdated. Other then that great place to take the family to. read more

I don't know what happened but they no longer "lay it on thick" and I'm guessing which half of the pizza is which. The prices are way to high too. The place was good when they first opened but now they're always out of take-out slices. It's still good, but just remember to double check everything. Good rewards program. read more

I've been coming here since it opened. Over time the service has lacked. Recently I was so close to walking out because I barely saw my server. Waited for refills and then waited just to tell her I wanted a box for the remaining food. It's a shame because the Blue Island location is way better. read more