The kind of place Anthony Bourdain would love. Divey, real, everything people have posted honestly seems true. The meaty pie slice I had (with a couple Buffalo Trace bourbons - good combo) was hot, crispy, light on sauce, cheesy and delicious. Not a place to go if you're looking for upscale, high end, everything is perfect. Very real Peoria, just tell staff what you want/need and they'll take care of you - it's a bar, not a fancy joint. I sat at the bar and the guy making the pies/calzones cared about the quality and it showed. Not a corporate Applebees etc. operation but, honestly, who wants that all the time. read more

Add this place to my collection of 1 star reviews. Rude service No cleanliness, hygiene issues Drunk customers in their patrons faces Electrical violations So so pizza read more

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Second time here since I stay across the street at a hotel. Accurate order. The food is decent. I like the pizza and salads. I've had a calzone in the past. It is a small place but there are always customers at tables. Cooks working hard. It is a consistent solid pizza place read more

Um... what did I walk into? Ok so I had not been to hoops in over 10 years. I remembered it being a sports bar with good pizza. When we arrived to the tables, a woman gave us a menu. At first I assumed she worked there. However, this woman was heavily intoxicated and stumbling around. I also witness a dishwasher appear to be fired as he stormed out swearing. Then he stormed back in because he forgot personal items. Pizza was not that good. I would not return. read more

I haven been there since the new owners took over. Prior to that I liked their pizza, although sometimes it's undercooked. I didn't like being pan handled right at the bar while eating. Hopefully the new owners have gotten that under control. read more

Review Visit: September 22nd, 2015 3 points for delicious pizza. Out of bounds for late night zaniness. Hoops. Hoops is quite the odd place. It's on Main Street in Peoria, so it's easily accessible. They are open until 5:30am. They serve many types of liquor, beer and varieties of pizza. They have available space upstairs. The pizza itself is super delicious. Lots of positives and now, the negatives. Do not come here after the sun goes down. Stuff gets weird. I've been here many times since turning 21 (back in 2008). There are cops always parked next to the building since there is always something going wrong in the general area at night. The clientele goes from business/normal people during the day to the odd ones at night. This one time, a bunch of my friends and I were there and this lady stops by our table and is convinced my friend is her nephew. So she offers to buy us food and drinks and just continues to increase her creep level. Getting really close and touchy-feely. Creeped us all out to no end. We booked it to Richard's as soon as she went to the bathroom. She makes an appearance in the slideshow below, if you are curious about her. I just don't know what it is about that location that does a 180 after the sun goes down. It's a great 'by the slice' pizza place though. So if you go, make sure it's for lunch or an early dinner. Unless you want a free show of something always getting weird. read more

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I knew from the minute I walked in the door that the food was gonna be delicious because the aroma was outstanding. This pizza is probably one of my top 10 ever eaten. We had an Italian sausage, pepperoni and green olive pizza. Delicious. Wish we lived closer! read more

Very disappointed in the lack of service. It appeared their was one staff member who was responsible for bartender, waitress and dishwasher. Sat down and attempted to get service which after 10 minutes We lefted. Big let down. Suggestion would be hire more staff or one that gives a hoot. read more

What a find. Across the street from the Marriott downtown. Great vibe and service. Got a Long Island best ever. It is small and very busy. The pizza was awesome but in Central Illinois we cut out pizza in squares. A must try. read more

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Not what it use to be. Still love their pizza by the slice (better than when you buy a whole pizza for some reason) slices are large and fresh. Service is hit or miss. Definitely not a safe place to be after dark as shown by the heavy police presence and emergency lighting in the streets. read more

The worker heather is so nice! There food is so good.heather works 11:00 - 5:00. go try there food!

Pizza is okay. I'm the most excited that they have the ability to do green olives as no other pizza place in town seems to have green olives on their menu. Come on Peoria get with it. The environment is a little lackluster. Unfortunately this is in a area of town where there are a lot of People who are strung out or homeless hanging around. There was a guy outside, who was clearly delulu, who was screaming at my partner that he was the brother of the devil and he was going to kick his ass. Ones inside not so bad. The bartenders are pretty chill and no their stuff pretty well. One thing that I did struggle with is the bar was completely filthy. I accidentally stuck my hand and someone else's leftover drink mess. I was disgusted. Then when the bartender came to supposedly wipe it up, she did not. The yuck and water were still there. I'm not talking just water. I'm talking water with pizza pieces floating in it on the bar. And then it did take over an hour for us to wait there in the bar to get our pizza. Like I said, the pizza was decent, it did not reheat very well. And my partner got the white garlic sausage. He said the tomato was just unnecessary on it and made the pizza a bit soggy. Mine was pepperoni and green olive and it was fantastic. read more

Ordered the white garlic Italian sausage pizza (19 inch) on this week and it was superb. Flavorful, light, and delicious. Great customer service at pickup. Definitely will purchase again.. read more

If I was being executed, I would choose Hoops as my last meal as much as I love their Nachos, Breadsticks, Stromboli and French dip! This place has been like crack cocaine addictive to me for over 20 years! "Mullet" knows....just ask him. read more

So... This place surprised me to the core! Hole in the wall bar with the FRESHEST salad I've ever had, CHEESIEST calzones, and a twice baked spaghetti that took me bake home. This was wonderful food! I encourage anyone to give this place a try. read more

Hoop's Pizza & Pub - Twice baked spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Hoops is a Peoria staple. It's not fine dining and probably not going to be the best pizza you've ever had...but it is REALLY good and its reliably good everytime. It's always served hot and pretty quick, great quality ingredients, always cooked perfect, affordable and generous portions. They run good drink specials (and week day pizza specials) and there isn't one thing on the menu that isn't delicious. They don't get the respect they deserve for their italian beef sandwich...if you haven't tried it I highly recommend it. Hands down the best homemade ranch dressing in Peoria also! My picks...italian beef nachos (hold the lettuce), pizza (duh), pigs in blankets, italian beef sandwich and stromboli. read more

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Great hole in the wall kind of spot where you can get a decent slice. Open for lunch.

Amy the bartender made the perfect Jameson and 7 not once but twice. Constancy is key. The balance of Jameson to 7 was perfect. Highly recommend. read more

This place is great dive bar in downtown Peoria. Open later than I will ever see. Bar with probably 10 stools and probably 10 tables. They serve pizza by the slice as well as a full menu. Value prices. Friendly staff. Lots of bottle selection and full bar. Probably 6 on tap . Right across the street from the Marriott and one block to the Civic Center. Love finding these by chance..... Just saw it when I checked in and said.... Yep..... My kind of place...Wish I was on the corner in my neighborhood. read more

Hoop's Pizza & Pub - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Salad is fire. Eat it with their ranch. They make it themselves good stuff! I've been to Hoops a few times before visiting today I tried nachos and salad just know one order is big enough to feed 3 people!!! They are huge. Sister tried the Philly cheese sandwich said it was good! Meatball sandwich is what my niece got she said it wasn't very good. Over all experience was good! read more

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Place was welcoming, good neighborhood join. Good mixes crowed. Pizza came out fast and was delicious. Bartender was friendly and hustling. Good stop if in the area read more

Very good pizza and calzone. Good service and decent staff. Not bad for a dive bar in downtown Peoria. Becarefull after dark.

I went here 20 years ago, and it was nice to see Steve still behind the bar, and that the stromboli was just as delicious as it was back then. Also tried the pigs in a blanket, fantastic!! Love this place, thanks! read more

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Came with 2 hockey teams who played at the civic center im NOT a drinker but went to spend fun times with friends first off its very very small and cramped but that dont stop the fun times and good vibes it was packed sports on the couple tv's music blasting great food cold drinks great service and GREAT vibes and good prices love the atmosphere here and im not a bar guy and even tho its tight in there the girls working get the drinks and food out to ya read more

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Great experience; a nice casual vibe, with good drink and pizza options. No wait to be seated on an early Saturday evening, and prompt attention to our order. read more

Every time I come here for work I try to stop by for some awesome food. Unfortunately they tried charging me $5 to enter the establishment to order food to go. Bouncer said I had to pay a charge even if I order something by phone. ???! How is thisright? read more

I'll keep it short and sweet. The food here tastes the best when you're drunk or high. Just being honest.. The drinks are strong. You can get a buzz very quickly., Pizza is pretty damn good read more

Pizza was great! Bogo for by the slice at lunch. Price was right! Directly across the street from the Marriott.

Hoop's is compulsory. It's like an itch...you have to scratch it. The point is, did someone actually plan this place...was this a vision or a mistake? Either way, when I'm in town...I'll stop...because I have to. Hoop's is a downtown dive bar, It's not a Pub and not even a stretch of the imagination of a Sports Bar! The storefront sign is misleadingly brilliant! It's a dark void even in the light of day. The female bartenders are tall, talkative and seemingly professional. The staff that prepares the pizza are sketchy, creepy and lurk in the dark background silently until they have to get off their ass and do something! You can order a pizza slice that is "made to order". My sausage, black olive & onion ingredients are never evenly distributed...Never! The cheese quality is "real" however barely melted to ooze like lava on the platter. The fact is that quality control is not a consideration. The star of the show here is the unique "pizza oven", not the cooks nor the pizza itself. I'm only here for a beer, a slice of pizza and to blend into the surroundings to observe. When I'm in town...I'll stop, because I have to. read more

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Late night pizza? This is the place!!!! Don't be afraid of the outside, clean and welcoming! read more

It's very good pizza. The crust has flavor. We are visiting from Downtown Chicago and very happy we came here for lunch & dinner. It's very delicious and well priced. Highly recommend. read more

I ordered from here only because it's the only place close that was open . My daughter ordered a pizza and it was so burnt she couldn't eat it . I ordered ham and cheese and was told mayo lettuce tomato would be on the side . There was nothing. I got a plain ham and cheese dry sandwich. read more

You're drinking or drunk and you want food in desolate place... You go to Hoops. The 4 stars is based solely on the fact that you go to this place and eat this food when your drinking, drunk or desperate to eat (kitchen open till 4am). Good service. Bar pizza better than most that I've had before. Good spot for Sunday snack - many restaurants are closed on Sunday's in and around this town. You can buy pizza by the slice. Enough said for this spot.... read more

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Hoops is a great dive spot. The pizza is excellent (and this is coming from a Boston pizza snob)-It's New England Greek style- but they call it Peoria style. Heather working behind the bar is great. Service is very good. I think a lot of the negative reviews are tied to late night issues. read more

Disappointing. I was having dinner with my buddy, who previously had good experiences here. He agreed that this must have been an "off night" for them. First of all, there was practically NO sauce on the pizza! I mentioned that to one of the waitresses who said, "yeah, sometimes the sauce gets baked in." Here's a word of advice: if the sauce gets "baked in" and disappears....you're not using enough! Secondly, the pizza could have benefited from a little more time in the oven. It would have helped to firm up the crust, which was soggy in places. Increased caramelization of the cheese would have strengthened the flavor. On a positive note, our waitress made sure our glasses were full: therefore, two stars instead of one. With so many good alternatives for pizza in Peoria, however, I won't bother returning. read more

Hoop's Pizza & Pub - Practically no sauce! The pizza could have also been cooked longer. Disappointing. - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

I wasnt a fan at first but nobody in Peoria has a better calazon. not tyronies or Peoria pizza works or Monica's or old Chicago (yuck) or rizzies or fat jacks or baccis. They just have the best calazones peorid. The pizza is above average and their also open late so people working second shift have the option of getting a pizza from some place other than Casey's. read more

Very divey. Ordered a slice of cheese. The edges were burnt. Not sure what to expect here but I expected... more? The overall feeling was meh but I came on a Sunday afternoon so I'll give some leeway. read more

One of the best places to grab a drink and have excellent pizza. Highly recommend the white pizza.

Fun/cool atmosphere, even better service. My waiter went above and beyond his call of duty to make sure we were satisfied. One of my favorite places I've ever been! If I were a local to Peoria I'd come here often! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Peoria! They have very friendly staff and even remember what I like to order! They have delicious pizza and calzones. Don't overlook the option to carry out whole pizzas! read more

Hoop's Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Illinois