The authentic atmosphere and food not bad, but the staff changed my tip amount without my permission. I clearly wrote a 25% tip (about $5), but they charged me $12. That's over 50%. Tourists be careful and beware. read more

Old time wood bar and tiled ceiling restaurant. Sitting at bar. Quick service. Charming. A wet day. A happy place on a dreary day. Sweet potato fries excellent. Coffee martini is super. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - From bar to back of restaurant. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Exchequer embodies the second city in restaurant form. It doesn't want any attention, it produces a reliably good and consistent experience and there's a hint of mystery because you don't necessarily know a lot about it (at least I don't). I want to give this place a major shout out. We were headed to a play as two families and it's impossible to find a restaurant that will take the reservation for 8, turn us around in time for a show etc. but exchequer did all of that. Our kids loved the pizza (so did I unofficially as I snuck a piece), the harvest salad was great and I buried the lede but they had me at Schlitz is on tap. They handled many walk ins, had more than friendly and responsive service and did everything we hoped and more. Highly recommend! read more

Go here for their bartender Steph!!! She was warm, friendly and knowledgeable about what to order. We had the best hospitality and service. Plus a fun environment. Good pizza and goat cheese appetizer! But Steph is what made our experience! Will be back :) read more

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

Ambiance was cool. Good Food and beverages and got a seat right away. Definitely recommended.

Super good all around!! Both crusts were great with fresh ingredients. Service was friendly.

I've walked by this restaurant hundreds of times and just kind of assumed it was an outdated "early bird special" kind of place. So, this might be true - but I loved it! Great Chicago decor, fun ambiance and decent menu. I don't eat a lot of steak these days, not for lack of trying, but I just don't want to spend a lot of money on an improperly cooked piece of meat. Solid menu choices, we both enjoyed the Capone bone in - served medium rare. Huge and very good! Came with a choice of salad or soup, and your choice of potato. Service was great - I would for sure come here again. Also, it's pronounced Ex-check-er, not Excalibur, as I had been pronouncing it for years. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Half of this came home to my labrador, but the other half was very much enjoyed by me! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I received this nasty pizza on Wednesday December 15th, 2021. and there is nothing nice to say about it!!!! I used the app Caviar and it is affiliated with DoorDash. When I got my pizza, first of all it took over an hour to deliver an 8" pizza!!! When I got it, most of the ingredients were wrong!! I call the manager only to get attitude from him. He was nasty and then hung up on me. He said his name was George, but I don't even know if that's true, but I'll find out for sure. He didn't seem to care that my order was messed up, didn't apologize and in fact gave me a lot of attitude before I could fully explain myself. I get times are hard right now, but don't drive away people or keep people from returning on the count of your nasty attitude!!!!!! Why are you continuing working in a business where you have to take care of customers, if you're just going to treat them like this???? When I told him it was through an app Caviar is when he got nasty and talked over me. Apparently, he doesn't even know his own sources!!!! Then he thought I was actually at the restaurant, and said he could make me a new pizza. Even if you could, I wouldn't dare eat from your restaurant ever again based on your attitude alone! I would have tried one more time because mistakes happen, but I won't waste a penny in a place where someone is so asinine and callous with me!!! My advice is to learn more about who your restaurant sells through, because apparently you set it up in order for this to happen. Your cluelessness AND ignorance should not be MY fault, and it won't be!!!! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - The disgusting pizza that was WRONG!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me make it easy for you: Order THE MOB....with extra sauce It is so darn good, omg! Some of the best pizza I have had. This was my first time, now look at me...stuck! You will not be disappointed, especially if you love meat, fresh garlic, and crazy good sauce. read more

The staff was friendly and the food was amazing, the only compliant is that it was a long wait for our food. We got there around 3:20 and didn't get our food until 4:15. I had to push my meeting back because of it. So just keep that in mind if you have a tight schedule. It's a cool old building with a lot of it's historic charm. read more

This is a great spot with good vibes and neat ambiance. The service was great with very friendly staff and the food was excellent. I had the crispy pizza and the ribs. Both were wonderful. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Crispy Crust Pizza Half Slab - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ever since I missed out on the promotion at the firm that Matt (my new boss) stole from me, I have consistently been on the verge of a fiery breakdown. In fact, it has stirred up some negative energy at my own house, leading to an exponential increase in arguments between the wife and I. We are constantly bickering and snapping at each other and all of it has just been driving me batty! I figured having another date night might solve all this tension between the two of us (see the Shang Noodle review for how successful our previous date night was), and I thought Exchequer Restaurant & Pub would be the perfect spot to try out. And I'll say, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub was a sight to behold! The moody lighting and classy-yet-beautiful interior design of the whole restaurant was exactly what I thought would settle all this negative energy between the wife and I. We were seated swiftly and I ordered myself one of Exchequer's signature cocktails: their famous "Pomegranate Martini". My wife just wanted a water, but I insisted that our nice waitress bring her a Vodka Sprite. The wife stared me down. "Honey, I don't want to drink right now." "Oh c'mon, loosen up! We're supposed to be in love, remember?" I teased. Silence. She stared into her ice water contained by a beaten-up plastic Coca-Cola cup as she stirred it with her straw. Time felt like it was slowing down. She eventually speaks up. "Honey..." She stops herself for a moment. A quick glimpse of regret for whatever is about to come out of her mouth flashes across her person. Another moment of silence. She soon ignores her instinctual hesitation and says: "I don't think I love you.. all the time." "You don't love me all the time? What does that even mean?" "I just.. don't love you all the time." "But you still love me some of the time, right?" Her hands abandon her ice water. She reaches out across the table and places her hands on top of mine. They felt rough. I don't remember them being so rough. "I love you most of the time.. but there are days where I ha-" The wife is cut-off abruptly by our waitress who slides in with our drinks. We ordered our food and then had a discussion on where the wife and I want our marriage to go. It was quite possibly the first "adult conversation" we've had in the past year-or-so. We both stuck to our one drink and then went with water for the rest of the night. My burger was delicious and June said that her pizza was a-ok! On the drive home we unanimously decided that we should attend some couples counseling sessions. We did not make love that night, but I think we might after these counseling sessions start (I'll keep you guys updated). Thank you to all the waitstaff, barkeeps, and cooks for keeping my marriage afloat. I owe you one. read more

I work in the loop and have passed Exchequer daily for years. For whatever reason I've never visited. One night my sister decided she wanted to try their pizza so we ordered from one of the overpriced popular delivery apps. She ordered half sausage and half pepperoni, but they delivered a sausage and half pepperoni pizza. I don't like sausage so that sucked, but whatever. I picked off the sausage and kept it moving. Turns out my sister didn't even like the sausage and picked hers off too. The pizza left something to desired to say the least. It simply wasn't good. One side of the pie seemed to be overcooked.. I don't know how that happened. We each had a couple slices and tossed the rest. We didn't even think it was worthy of saving the leftovers. Our experience turned out to be bust unfortunately. Next time we'll stick with our usual spots. read more

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

Ok. Nothing special. We had the curds for an appetizer. Not used to this battered and fried version. The marinara and ranch dips were a nice accompaniment. The curds were ok. Then we ordered pizza with the 'Mob' topping and a rack of ribs. The rib rack was drowning in bbq sauce. Not our preference. We like dry rub only with the wood smoke adding the deep flavor of great low and slow 'cue. I suspect these ribs were nowhere near a true pit. Most likely a foil-wrapped and oven-baked sauced-up combination. The ribs were just ok. The pizza was offered thin-crust, but was served more hand-tossed - too thick for our tastes. The sauce was mediocre. The toppings were absolutely smothered by gobs and gobs of melted cheese. Way too much cheese. We couldn't taste any of the meats because of so much cheese. Again, not our preference. Edible, but again, just ok. We couldn't find any reason to ever go back. Not good. This place didn't 'Wow' us in any particular way. Just ok. read more

Still a great stop. Solid pizza and beer list. Bring the out of towner's for some fun, deep dish and laughs.

I came to Exchequer Restaurant & Pub with my coworkers after a long day of training for dinner and to network. While there was a lot of options to choose from, I really wasn't wowed by the presentation and taste of the food itself. Order: - Spaghetti and meatballs (3/5) - Cosmopolitan (4/5) Pros: - Large menu to choose from - Large restaurant ~ great for large groups/parties Cons: - Slow service - Lack luster tasting food Overall: Exchequer is definitely a place you initially come to grab drinks at and then realize you're kinda hungry so you order off their lack luster food menu read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Came with a choice of either soup or salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

1. Pizza cold in center 2. No pizza sauce. 3. Tasted like a brick of cheese 4. Wait staff did not care she did not try to fix it. 5. Want my $30.00 refunded 6. Will tell everybody at work. read more

Great service. Really good food. Excellent beverage. Cool place. Would definitely go back.

We were very warmly greeted when we entered the restaurant and taken to a comfortable booth. Our service was exceptional. Sydney, our server, was very engaging and chatted with my son and I about our plans in the city. She was great. My son and I ordered a pizza, their meats version. It was really great. Cheese on top, it was a little different than what we'd had already, but no complaints at all. The crust was a bit softer than Lou's and the sauce was a bit sweeter (or maybe less herby). If this wasn't my sons first time in the city, I'd have tried their ribs too, but this gives me reason to come back when we visit again. read more

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

Food was spectacular. Many good choices. Also, had the best deep-dish pizza ever. Cocktails and wine were possibly consumed as well. Nick, the bartender, was of particular note. He was very busy but managed to make everyone sitting at the bar feel like he was there just for what they needed. He was happy to chat and also did not intrude. My wife and I were there earlier this month for our anniversary and the staff went out of their way to make the evening spectacular. I will definitely be back next time in the windy city. read more

Italian beef was on point. Staff was friendly and attentive. Cool vibe and good price.

The service was horrible the waitress never came to the table to check on me she dropped my food and never came back I also waited an additional 15 minutes for my bill. The ambiance is beautiful and a nice place for a date if you don't mind poor service read more

I've visited Exchequer several times. The Chicago deep dish pizza is phenomenal! I am thinking of flying in from CT just for the pizza!

Wanted a great authentic Chicago deep dish pizza experience and I got it. Restaurant is located near a lot of great attractions and easy walk from hotel. Highly recommend read more

They hosted an event of 65 hungry high school kids for dinner. They handled everything wonderfully with excellent service good food and incredible fries. They were so accommodating for the vegetarians and other sensitivities in a group this size. They went way above and beyond for us. We will definitely use their space again for large gatherings and events. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Party Buffet option - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG this burger was soo good. The bun was soft and tasty. It's rare you have a good bun. It was melt in your mouth good. I had the double with the impossible burger Pattie's and melty American cheese. Seriously though the burger was sooo good. The tomatoes were flavorful and well put together. I ate the whole thing. I will return read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Prohibition Burger with Impossible meat - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just finished a fantastic meal with great service. The Chicago pizza was amazing. The French onion soup had amazing bread and the cheese was perfect. Great service. read more

Everything was exceptional. Great steaks and we shared some wonderful sides and desserts. Will definitely go back.

Came here after work to grab some drinks with the team. This place is huge and offers a lot of tables as first come first serve. By 6 pm on a Thursday this place was packed. I ordered a pizza with sausage and spinach on crispy crust. It was really good! read more

Exchequer is an institution of Chicago history. It is a museum of Chicago sports, arts, music, memorabilia and more. The reuben for lunch was excellent and our waitress was fantastic. This was a business meeting lunch. Families love it too. Unassuming it is. Miller's 1 block north is bigger, more expensive and well known. I'd choose Exchequer again and again. read more

It was first time and there was plenty of seating. She ordered chicken tenders, I ordered ribs. The ribs tasted better than they looked. Salad and coleslaw good. Chicken tenders tasted excellent, cooked to perfection. Prices were slightly high. Good downtown restaurant read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Chicken Tenders and sweet potato fries - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best ribs in town (a whole bowl of extra tangy sauce automatically provided), good fries, and old-school relaxing hole-in-the-wall-under-the-el environment. Yet close to the Art Institute and Millennium Park. Good service from the longtime waitresses, without any new-age frou frou. I've been coming here since 2005, and many patrons go back much further. Good solid eats and beers at a fair value. read more

Excellent service, amazing meatballs and incredible pizza, omg! Love this gem...every time I'm in Chicago, I plan to stop in. Yum.

I'm a law student around the corner from this Restaurant and Pub. Admittedly, this is kind of a desert when it comes to sit-down restaurants so Exchequer is a gem in that aspect. With that in mind, I think it's a perfect place for a get-together with other students to grab a drink and a bite to eat to have a conversation. Exchequer is exactly what you would expect - a pub. The atmosphere is lax and the staff is quite friendly and attentive. The food is fine. I had the chicken tenders which were pretty bland but juicy. They offer 3 types of fries (sweet potato, curly, and regular) and as a person who loves choices, I appreciated that. My friends seemed to enjoy their burgers as well, however, there was nothing particularly special about any of the food. Overall, go for the laid back atmosphere for friends but don't expect any fancy brewpub fare. Note: Parking is a bit difficult in the area so I advise taking public transport as there are several L stops nearby. read more

I stopped here on.a prohabition tour. It was really cool to find out that Al Capone was here during the 1920s-1930s. I had the truffle mattini and the fish and chips. Both were very good. The fish was very flaky and we'll seasoned. The chips were very crisp. There was also a special in the fish and chips. The bartender tonight was very nice. The martini is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate. Now that I know this place exits. I'll definitely be back. read more

A most in the city of Chicago, we came on our last night in the city and even with a tiny misunderstood in own order everything was perfect, the food is amazing, the service was very good and the ambience is amazing, a lot of Chicago's history in the walls of the restaurant. read more

My first visit to this place. The ambiance is awesome. We started with some cheesy bread with marinara. Good stuff. I went with the rigatoni with vodka sauce and meatballs. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was smooth. Could use more favors as it was a bit bland. Tons of meatballs but those too are a little bland. Good but not something I would order again. Others had fries and salads and said they were good. Our server was very nice and attentive. Will want to try it again. read more

You know the pizza look really good that another customer had and the drinks were pretty good and a lot of chorus were there to handle the time he gone and the hats from 1920s. This was the first time Laura and I were there so we were trying to size it out but it seems like it's a place that we we would be return. Especially to try the pizza considered really good. We have been thinking about that. read more

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

Went for dinner this evening, super excited to take my parents who are in from out of town and have always loved this place. Had no reservation and walked in, surprised but happy to have a thirty five min wait only for a table. We were seated and waited a couple minutes, no one came over, no water and no acknowledgement from anyone that they'll be right over. ten minute goes by. then fifteen. we spot the host, ask him if we have a server. he said yes we are backed up, which is true but we had waited fifteen minutes. he said I'll bring water and have someone over. he proceeded to bring water to a table that was seated after us and still no one came. so we left after telling the host what a disappointing experience this was. he looked surprised we were upset and didn't apologize. would not recommend. Chicago has plenty of other incredible pizza options and this ain't it. read more

Lina is the best!! She welcomed a group of us from California and introduced us to the Chicago Handshake !! A great drink!! The Italian Beef sandwich was excellent!! You must try this restaurant whenever you are in Chicago!! read more

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