Don't Bother! Been going to this place for years (we live nearby) but Exchequer has really changed for the worse. On a recent attempted visit , as a group of four, we waited in vain for 20+ minutes to even have a hostess, bartender, or waitress acknowledge our presence, much less seat us. When we ventured further through the bar towards the restaurant seating area a waitress (who declined to even look our way up to this moment) looked at me and very rudely shooed me back without asking me anything or responding when I asked her if it would be possible to sit at one of the empty tables in the dining room or the bar.. We waited a further 10 minutes then decamped for the nearby Miller's which was far busier but where they managed to create space for our small group within 5 minutes of walking in the door. It is a shame, I used to really enjoy Exchequer, don't think I've ever been treated that badly/rudely by any eatery in Chicago in my 50+ years of life.. read more

Honey! That chopped Cobb salad gave me life! It was so good I didn't even want the pizza I ordered once it arrived. I was so satisfied.

Pizza 8.2/10 thin crust Burger 8.5/10 ex burger Fries 8/10 fries actually above average Service 6/10 not great read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this place for post-dinner drinks. I really enjoyed the dimly-lit, antique-y, Al Capone-esque atmosphere, and my friend and I had a great time drinking and catching up. We sat at a table but had to order drinks at the bar. I had a couple glasses of their $2 house lager, which I was skeptical of at first because of the price, but the bartender reassured me it was good and a lot of regulars order it, and indeed, it turned out to be really smooth and a great deal, obviously. My friend had a couple of Old Fashioned's, which were each made by different bartenders, and he noticed that one was a lot sweeter than the other. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - House lager - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly efficient service at lunchtime on a Monday. Salad was crisp & tasty. Also ordered a trio appetizer: onion rings, curds, & tenders. All beautifully fried, light, & tender - with tasty sauces. Pizza was 2 thumbs up from my companion. Couldn't have asked for better service or food. Also appreciated hand sanitizer at all tables. read more

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I was craving a Chef Salad and ordered it for take out. The name on the menu for the salad was actually "Julienne Salad" and it was incredibly delicious and could be considered what Elaine on Seinfeld would call "THE BIG SALAD!" Absolutely delicious with crisp, fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, and hard boiled egg! I highly recommend ordering this for eat in or take out! read more

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I don't like to leave negative reviews and I try my best to find something good in every situation. I had no chance here. We were looking to have some of the famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza-- this came up as one of the top choices--- do not be fooled! The place looks like a mobster pub with all the old time posters and has a nice atmosphere - and has the prices to match. The Deep Dish Pizza starts at $15 for an 8" personal pizza and goes up to according to your request- we thought, "ok, you are paying for not only for food but also for the name", we were hungry, so let's give it a go. Ordered a Cesar salad; crispy romaine lettuce, Cesar dressing- what could go wrong?? Hmmmm... I'm a foodie, my friend is a chef--- boy, were we shocked... Yes, the romaine was crispy- aaaand that's where we stopped. The dressing was vinegary instead of made with anchovies, the croutons stale, rancid and had a 'fridge taste', the Parmesan grated, not shaved- you'd think it's not a big deal, but it does make a huge difference! After a couple bites we gave up and hoped for the best for the Famous Chicago pizza. ( build your own with bacon and onions) Finally the steaming, cheesy goodness arrived- we are drooling at this point - and bit into the the half baked, reheated frozen pizza.... ( even I could tell it was made from frozen, and again; my friend is a chef, so it was not a question...) The unbaked dough was jelly-like, thick , white and hard on the bottom- it took ONE bite before our stomach did a 180 ... Our waitress was not pleased with our displeasure; not an apology, not an 'I'm sorry, let me make it right'. . We were not charged for the food- not that we would've paid for it, but damn... So- go at your own risk, hope you will have a better experience! read more

The Ex (as it's now called) was my go to spot for many years when I worked downtown. I loved the Mexican Steak special on Tuesday, Fried Cod on Friday, Chicken Parmesan, the soup, salad with creamy garlic and their burgers. I never ordered pizza because I almost always ate alone. Returning there this week pretty much all my mainstays are gone, even the creamy garlic dressing; they still make a damn good burger tho, on a good if soggy bun with high quality bacon and very tasty sweet potato fries. That'll do for now. read more

A group of us stopped here whilst on a Prohibition Tour. Did you know this restaurant was once a Brothel owned by AL Capone? Fascinating! Drinks were good and their Deep Dish Pizza was pretty damn good. Garlicky with a good portion of meat to cheese and their red sauce was on point! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is phenomenal. Reasonably priced. Service is horrible. But the hostess is as sweet as can be and extremely helpful

Exchequer has become a place we regularly order from since we live in The Loop and it's such a close walk for us to get to. We typically order thin crust pizza from Exchequer for take out, which never disappoints. We tried their pasta and cheesy garlic bread to try something different and it was so good! I ordered their Cajun Chicken Alfredo and the pasta was very creamy and the chicken was well seasoned. Their cheesy garlic bread was also soft and delicious. We will definitely be ordering pasta from them again! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is an old school restaurant that just walking in makes you forget about what's outside and going on in the crazy streets of Chicago. The decor is very nice, a bit old, but nice. Bathrooms are clean, so I don't really care how old it is as long as it's clean right? Went here for some drinks and apps on a Saturday evening. Place was busy, but staff were efficient. Not the most friendly of all waitresses, but she was nice enough. Drinks are unique and good. A bit pricy, but that's the Loop for you. Got some garlic bread, which wasn't worth writing home about, but the chicken wings were another story. Got the spicy wings and as a guy from Buffalo, NY, I know wings. These were crispy, sweet, and had that perfect bite that took a moment to set in. All in all it was a good experience and will definitely go back. On a side note they are apparently famous for being Roger Eberle favorite restaurant. read more

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Stumbled across this restaurant during Lollapalooza and was very pleased surprised! Fun decor and vibe with friendly staff. I had the spicy sausage sub and it was delicious. read more

The pizza was delicious. Their sauce is amazing. I also had the goat cheese dip. The dip was amazing as well.

Came into town to see some friends and we did the suns and suds tour with Andrew and we had an absolute blast. He was full of knowledge and answered all of my questions. My local friends even had a great time! I will definitely be back for the signature beer! read more

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Food was good as usual, as for the wait staff, hmmm, not very good, they were not busy so no reason not to check on your tables it is very dark in there, but I don't find it to be a problem, the only reason for a 3 was the wait staff read more

We stopped at the Exchequer on a Saturday around 6 looking forward to a quick bite to eat coming from Millennium Park. We were promptly seated and it was obvious this pub had a great history/character. My wife had a corned beef sandwich and waffle fries. She enjoyed it. I had an Italian beef sandwich which was ok. It was a little dry and portions were not as strong as other restaurants. My oldest had a burger which was cooked perfectly and devoured. My youngest had pasta and enjoyed. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Overall I would love to go back and have a few drinks. Real chill vibe with decent food in a historic location. read more

Impossibly amazing! I look for the impossible burger in Chicago! Found it and found a perfect atmosphere! Kinda blues- kinda "mob"! Loved it! Vegan burger on a gluten free bun with an amber ale = happy!!! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cheers the bar in Real Time.. trust me all the waitstaff will know my name because if the other items on the menu taste as good as the corned beef I'm going to be a frequent flyer. read more

This was my go to restaurant for burgers, fried fish, weekday specials including Greek Chicken and Mexican Skirt Steak and great house made dressings; sadly almost all of the dishes are off the menu and on our last visit they were even out of their creamy garlic; pretty decent chili now. read more

Great service! Friendly staff! Food as pretty good, I didn't like the dough of the pizza - but the toppings were great. The drinks were made great the first time as well! Their Woodbridge Merlot is smooth and relaxing! Definitely family oriented and welcoming staff. I, personally wouldn't come back! However, give them a try! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We've been going there since 2015 after the kindle market and has become something we look forward to. The food has been excellent as well as the service but this year we waited over an hour to be seated when we were told 25 minutes and watched a lot of people that came way after us given a table. After my wife complained is when we got our table. 3 hours to eat is unacceptable. We'll never go back even though the food was delicious. Not worth it. read more

This is a fun place to go when in Chicago. Al Capone apparently hung out here when it was a Speakeasy. The veggie pizza was very tasty and there was a lot of toppings. The medium was more than enough 4 to share. Good selection of libations. read more

Not only did our waitress walk past our table multiple times without even saying she will be there shortly, everything came burned. We just wanted some apps while we wait for our train. The cheesy garlic bread was burned and had no cheese. The baked goat cheese was burned and the bread it came with was burned on both sides. I would not come back here. If I wasn't in a rush to catch a train I would have said something. What a waste of my money (and calories) read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've driven here from Kansas City twice for the best deep dish pizza in the USA. Do yourself a favor and try these guys @ least once. You'll be back. read more

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I first stumbled upon this place two years ago and enjoyed what was probably the best deep dish pizza I've ever had. As a history buff, I had the added pleasure of learning it was an old haunt of Al Capone's. I love that stuff! Now I'm back two years later during this Coronavirus fiasco and ordered a pizza to go. I arrived before my order was ready and was greeted with great enthusiasm and kindness. They offered me a comfortable seat outside and a beer, on the house, while I waited. I haven't even tried my pizza yet, but it doesn't matter. I remember how great it was last time and the customer service would make up for a whole lot of bad chefary (I think I'll coin that word). However, I wouldn't have come here in the first place if I were worried about that. You shouldn't be worried either, but make your way here with confidence and anticipation that you're about to enjoy a great meal with fantastic customer service! read more

I'm so glad this place is still open during Covid!!Exchequer has the best deep dish pizza in Chicago! Let me repeat that, Exchequers' deep dish pizza is the best in Chicago. It takes about 45 minutes for them to make it and bake it and it has a ton of cheese on it which I really love & the crust is chewy not soggy! The establishment has a ton of history when you walk they the door, so come visit the place when everything is back open. I'll be back & can't wait!! read more

The shrieking baby was the highlight of the experience, if that tells you anything. Stopped by here because it was close to my hotel and the ratings on Yelp weren't awful. Wasn't too hungry because I had totally gorged during a 3 1/2 hour rain delay at the Cubs game, but needed something to soak up the beer. The food was just average (had some soup and the appetizer combo. Onion rings weren't that good but cheese sticks were fine. Chicken wings were very spicy. Soup was bland). The service was friendly but so freaking slow! They seated a party of eight right next to us and immediately the baby in the stroller started shrieking. I'm not talking crying, I am talking shrieking...a high pitched sound that pierces your eardrums like a million needles. We just wanted to get our food and get out of there but it was hard to get the service. Perhaps the devil child with the larynx from hell colored my review, we can't be certain, but I am certain that I would most likely not go back here for a meal, it's just too slow. Maybe for a drink at the bar. read more

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Had deep dish pizza... it was pretty tasty. Also had espresso martini was tasty too. The waitress were nice and came around to ask how I was doing and helpful when ordering. Environment was good, not too loud and easy to carry conversation. I would come back to try other food there had a good time. read more

Really like The Exchequer...have been going here since the 1980's when I was in college...my SO also. The Exchequer never seems to disappoint, and it is always full of De Paul students (the De Paul business and law schools are just around the corner). Chicago Symphony Center is also just a block away on Michigan Avenue, so this is a good walking-distance spot to get a bite to eat before the Symphony. When you are in the Loop in this area there are two flagships for pubs - Miller's Pub and The Exchequer...and they are exactly one block apart on Wabash Avenue. Right now Miller's is undergoing rehab, so Exchequer has the business all to themselves. But to be honest, we prefer The Exchequer for most events. It is big - with two large rooms, has a nice, concise menu - with most pub-grub favorites, great selection of beer - both in bottle and on draft, and a free and easy atmosphere - even though it is loud. This is not a romantic kind of place, but if you are looking for good deep dish...this is it. Absolutely tip-top deep-dish pizza at The Exchequer...you'll find the cheese is thick and gooey, just like it aught to be. While some of the bigger names in pizza get a lot of the press in Chicago, The Exchequer can make a deep dish to compete with anyone. Give this place a try. Hard to find but worth the effort. Recommended. read more

Anyone visiting Chicago would be well advised to pay this place a visit. Service is always excellent. Beer is cheap for Chicago. The wife and I have been here a million times, since before there was a yelp, but I just now got around to reviewing it. If you are going to the CSO and want a couple of pitchers of beer and some chow, this place is ideal. It also works if you just want a couple of pitchers of beer. This time I ordered the fish and chips and the wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich. Both were good pub food. Waffle fries with cheese are also good. We drank 2 pitchers of beer, watched hockey and chatted a little with the server. Will be back. read more

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Super cute, way bigger than we thought. Server was so sweet. Food was fantastic! You have to get the wings!

We love this place. Thin or deep dish pizza, both are excellent. We had great service with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. This has become a holiday tradition for us. Got to talk to an owner/manager and love the history behind this place. You will see us again read more

We really enjoy this place. Great historic pictures to be seen by locals and visitors alike. I often order the Chicago pizza and the wings. The thin-crust pizza is very good and cheesy enough. With the wings try the spicy garlic. They have alot of flavor. They say the burgers are good too and I certainly saw a lot going by. read more

We stumbled upon this place after getting a local recommendation. We ordered the medium size Chicago style deep dish pizza which was enough for 4 of us. The pizza was okay, I'm not the biggest fan of deep dish (which I've had more than a handful of times) so I'd say I'm a bit biased on that. This is located smack downtown so I would avoid parking. We took an Uber to this location because it was raining. This is a casual bar mixed in with sit down dining. Nothing fancy. They have Tv's in every single corner so you can see the football games from every seat in the house. Very sports centric. One huge recommendation would be their cheesecake! The texture was fantastic and it was dense like a real American cheesecake! Would go back solely for it. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - The Chicago deep dish medium pizza, enough for 4 people - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The owner is totally awesome. Very friendly, he even gave us a free drink. Totally accomadating. Just a really nice guy. The food is amazing. Totally cool place to hang out and drink. They hve a full bar n a restaurant área. Highly suggest u visit this place if ur in the área. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty generic, large, dark old school pizza place. The same kind of Chicago / American type of old school restaurant. Massive interior and gets very busy on the weekends and dinner time. Really bustling atmosphere, and can get pretty loud. Staff is decently attentive but gets distracted with how busy things can be. Portions are MASSIVE, especially for the price. However it was really an issue of quantity, vs quality. The non-pizza food, especially the pasta, is really bland and not that tasty. It just feels like empty carbs that you are just eating for the sake of eating. The pizza, especially the deep dish, is pretty good. I really like the crispy crust option as well. Okay beer selection, mostly of national brands. Exchequer is pretty consistent, reliable place. read more

Deep dish pizza and Guinness was great. Service was a bit stretched, and not bad, but not great.

To be fair, o didn't try anything that they're known for. I tried the trio and it was ok. The poppers aren't bad but not great. The wings are the same. The waffle fries were good but those are hard to mess up. Service people are nice and attentive. That should never change. Seriously, they get blamed for everything, keep them the same. The entree is where they really lost me. The pork chop size is pretty good but where's the flavor? Nothing on the plate screamed appetizing. I'm not disappointed in the overall experience, just wish there was a higher quality of food. read more

Chili is the best that I have tasted ordered a big old bowl with a soft roll for $8 and some change. Loved it! I asked the waitress, who was very nice by the way, if it were an old family recipe. She nodded yes, and mentioned that it is a popular dish because of the taste, a kick with cheese and onions, but not so spicey your throat burns afterward. Just perfect for the first day in October that the temps dipped below 49 degrees. I will come back for the burgers, they look big enough to split into two portions. Beverly S. read more