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First of all the service was great! They have several slices to choose from. I went with the meat lovers and white pizza slices. Those two pieces were the size of a half of a pizza. The restaurant is open and spacious.
5 stars for ambience and having ny style pizza in Chicago. Beautiful tall ceilings and a fireplace and plenty of seating in indoors and outdoor. Another amazing part is that you don't have weight service and you can sit yourself after you order the pizza which is very convenient. 4 stars for ny style pizza ... thin enough and chewy enough crust ... just not enough cheese on the regular slice and the crust was a bit thick for me. Extra sauce is $1.50. But the four cheese mushroom truffle slice was amazing because it had plenty of cheese and really good mushroom.. overall a great experience and similar to New York New Jersey style pizza. There's plenty of space for a wheelchair one of the entrances has the capacity to go up smoothly for a wheelchair and there's another door where there's a 4 inch platform up into the store.
Pretty good NY style pizza. I came here on a Sunday night with three people (1 child included). Definitely a kid friendly place. I got the chicken tikka masala pizza, it was good. My child got a pepperoni pizza. I got a beer, ipa of some sort. My partner got the Quattro Funghi Truffle, he enjoyed it. What's great about this place is the options for slices, you can get a variety of types or even a whole pizza. It's good food. Very east coast.
One of my slices the was lackluster, the truffle while the other was amongst some of the best margherita pizza I've had. But tbh where this excels is the dessert. That damn fudge cookie & banana pudding just took my heart & tan with it. The fries were the 2nd most disappointing item. If I could find the person who invented truffle oil I swear because if you'd had the real thing oil will not suffice. I also thought it was expensive. 2 slices, 2 desserts & fries for $50. Eager to try other menu items such as the beignets & wings.
My partner and I visited for the first time the other day & ordered a slice of cheese, their signature white pizza & shared an order of garlic knots. Everything was so good. The garlic knots are what dreams are made of. 15/10 no notes.
Kind of late night, had a craving for a Margherita and decided to try out Jimmys. Parked right in front, went inside and my order was almost ready as i placed it on the phone. Pretty solid slice, would like slightly more crisp on the crust and dough but I'd still come back even if they make it the same way as they did this time. I recommend and will be back.
Best in the Midwest? As someone who loved a good pizza slice being from NJ I have always been on the hunt for a pizza place that reminded me of pizza from the Tri state. This is by far the closest I have ever gotten. I am truly a buffalo chicken pizza fan. My wife on the other hand is not and she loved this so that tells you a lot. I will say I enjoy the traditional walk up counter with the true New York feel if we will bring your pizza out to you. We chose to sit outside on a nice day in the city and I will say their outdoor seating is nice for a group of friends. My only recommendation to them is to secure the umbrellas as one flew away. This did not take away from experience though. They also have a nice selection of televisions if you want to come here to watch a game. I will definitely be back.
A slice of New York! The perfect fold, chew and tang (in the sauce). We ordered two pies on red and one garlic (white sauce). Both are and we will be making this a go to place. Next time I'm trying the mushroom pizza
This place really impressed me! I can believe I haven't been here before. I love a place that sells by the slice, and they had some reallllly good options. I tried the butternut squash fall pizza and it was really good. It was slightly sweet and with some red pepper flakes, was a great combo. The slices are also huuge! We ordered a side of garlic knots (can never go wrong with garlic). The line was long but they move through it quickly. There is a small outdoor patio but it was too chilly for that.
Met up with some friends here this past Sunday and will definitely be coming back. Their New York slice options are some of the best I've seen and the porchetta one I tried was delicious. It was busy but there was still a good amount of seating and I enjoyed the lively, family-friendly atmosphere of the place. They have a decent selection of beers and several other menu items that looked really good including the big garlic knots and Buffalo wings. When I went up to grab my slice I saw an order of the wings coming out that looked perfectly crisp and piping hot. Plenty of staff were on hand to keep things moving and the long line was quick. Everyone I interacted with was really friendly too. I've been telling everyone I know who hasn't already to check out Jimmy's and I'm looking forward to stopping in more.
Jimmys is as authentic as you're going to get to New York style pizza. The slices are huge, the crust is thin and flint and can easy be folded and eaten like a true New Yorker. At least that's how I think they eat pizza. I tried placing an order online but was quoted about an hour. I called the order in instead, and it was reduced by half. Upon arrival, the place was packed. Long lines for single slices and not one table empty. Parking can be an issue as well, because you have a lot of people like myself trying to pick up their orders. I ordered a 20 inch pepperoni with mikes hot honey. The pizza is definitely on the pricier side, but 20 inches is huge. You get a lot of pizza and I would say it's definitely worth the price. The crust was amazing, you get the perfect amount of sauce and cheese and they don't skimp you out on the pepperoni. They also add just the perfect amount of hot honey. My entire family loved the pizza and we will without a doubt be returning.
A quick update to my previous reviews after nearly three years of passing up Jimmy's for other options. I still think their pies and slices are on the pricier side, as tax and tip for anything other than the most basic 16" pie puts you close to $40. This makes it a little more expensive than similar pies with fresher ingredients and better flavor from Zaza's, and way more expensive than its closest nearby comp, Pizza Amelia, which tastes very similar. That said, Jimmy's remains a very good neighborhood option, and they offer far more interesting options than a Pizza Amelia or other nearby spots. We love the Bianca Pizza, which is a really good take on a classic NY White Pie, something very few places in Chicago even attempt. The cheese is delicious, accented by the drizzle of olive oil and smattering of garlic and basil. They even get the ricotta right, browned just a little bit on the edges, reminiscent of Lombardi's back home. Just add some salt and pepper and you're home free. I continue to argue that while their dough folds and cracks the way it should, it could use a little bit of seasoning - it's on the bland side. If I'm tough on Jimmy's, it's because it's right on the precipice of being truly great; and, at these prices, it should be.
I haven't stopped talking about this pizza joint. Affordable, by the slice NY pies - it doesn't get much better than that. I got a slice of peach prosciutto and a classic pepperoni + some garlic knots and a drink. For a total of 25 bucks, I was extremely impressed. Service was quick and friendly. It was worth the drive from the city center. Plus, this place landed itself on a very reputable Top 50 pizzas list, so it was cool to say I've been there. Would definitely come back to try some other flavors!
Heard great things about Jimmy's so had to check it out. The workers are really kind! The pizza was okay. It was fresh & hot but not my favorite I have had in chicago. The flavor was bland for the cheese slice. The margarita was a little better. read more
14 days ago
Great and quick service! The setting was cool! The pizza was a pretty good NY slice! The sauce was a lil tangy and equally spread through the pizza! The pepperoni was very crispy and the cheese was awesome! read more
5 stars for ambience and having ny style pizza in Chicago. Beautiful tall ceilings and a fireplace and plenty of seating in indoors and outdoor. Another amazing part is that you don't have weight service and you can sit yourself after you order the pizza which is very convenient. 4 stars for ny style pizza ... thin enough and chewy enough crust ... just not enough cheese on the regular slice and the crust was a bit thick for me. Extra sauce is $1.50. But the four cheese mushroom truffle slice was amazing because it had plenty of cheese and really good mushroom.. overall a great experience and similar to New York New Jersey style pizza. There's plenty of space for a wheelchair one of the entrances has the capacity to go up smoothly for a wheelchair and there's another door where there's a 4 inch platform up into the store. read more
10 months ago
Pretty good NY style pizza. I came here on a Sunday night with three people (1 child included). Definitely a kid friendly place. I got the chicken tikka masala pizza, it was good. My child got a pepperoni pizza. I got a beer, ipa of some sort. My partner got the Quattro Funghi Truffle, he enjoyed it. What's great about this place is the options for slices, you can get a variety of types or even a whole pizza. It's good food. Very east coast. read more
One of my slices the was lackluster, the truffle while the other was amongst some of the best margherita pizza I've had. But tbh where this excels is the dessert. That damn fudge cookie & banana pudding just took my heart & tan with it. The fries were the 2nd most disappointing item. If I could find the person who invented truffle oil I swear because if you'd had the real thing oil will not suffice. I also thought it was expensive. 2 slices, 2 desserts & fries for $50. Eager to try other menu items such as the beignets & wings. read more
4 months ago
My partner and I visited for the first time the other day & ordered a slice of cheese, their signature white pizza & shared an order of garlic knots. Everything was so good. The garlic knots are what dreams are made of. 15/10 no notes. read more
Kind of late night, had a craving for a Margherita and decided to try out Jimmys. Parked right in front, went inside and my order was almost ready as i placed it on the phone. Pretty solid slice, would like slightly more crisp on the crust and dough but I'd still come back even if they make it the same way as they did this time. I recommend and will be back. read more
1 year ago
Best in the Midwest? As someone who loved a good pizza slice being from NJ I have always been on the hunt for a pizza place that reminded me of pizza from the Tri state. This is by far the closest I have ever gotten. I am truly a buffalo chicken pizza fan. My wife on the other hand is not and she loved this so that tells you a lot. I will say I enjoy the traditional walk up counter with the true New York feel if we will bring your pizza out to you. We chose to sit outside on a nice day in the city and I will say their outdoor seating is nice for a group of friends. My only recommendation to them is to secure the umbrellas as one flew away. This did not take away from experience though. They also have a nice selection of televisions if you want to come here to watch a game. I will definitely be back. read more
A slice of New York! The perfect fold, chew and tang (in the sauce). We ordered two pies on red and one garlic (white sauce). Both are and we will be making this a go to place. Next time I'm trying the mushroom pizza read more
11 months ago
This place really impressed me! I can believe I haven't been here before. I love a place that sells by the slice, and they had some reallllly good options. I tried the butternut squash fall pizza and it was really good. It was slightly sweet and with some red pepper flakes, was a great combo. The slices are also huuge! We ordered a side of garlic knots (can never go wrong with garlic). The line was long but they move through it quickly. There is a small outdoor patio but it was too chilly for that. read more
11 months ago
Met up with some friends here this past Sunday and will definitely be coming back. Their New York slice options are some of the best I've seen and the porchetta one I tried was delicious. It was busy but there was still a good amount of seating and I enjoyed the lively, family-friendly atmosphere of the place. They have a decent selection of beers and several other menu items that looked really good including the big garlic knots and Buffalo wings. When I went up to grab my slice I saw an order of the wings coming out that looked perfectly crisp and piping hot. Plenty of staff were on hand to keep things moving and the long line was quick. Everyone I interacted with was really friendly too. I've been telling everyone I know who hasn't already to check out Jimmy's and I'm looking forward to stopping in more. read more
Jimmys is as authentic as you're going to get to New York style pizza. The slices are huge, the crust is thin and flint and can easy be folded and eaten like a true New Yorker. At least that's how I think they eat pizza. I tried placing an order online but was quoted about an hour. I called the order in instead, and it was reduced by half. Upon arrival, the place was packed. Long lines for single slices and not one table empty. Parking can be an issue as well, because you have a lot of people like myself trying to pick up their orders. I ordered a 20 inch pepperoni with mikes hot honey. The pizza is definitely on the pricier side, but 20 inches is huge. You get a lot of pizza and I would say it's definitely worth the price. The crust was amazing, you get the perfect amount of sauce and cheese and they don't skimp you out on the pepperoni. They also add just the perfect amount of hot honey. My entire family loved the pizza and we will without a doubt be returning. read more
A quick update to my previous reviews after nearly three years of passing up Jimmy's for other options. I still think their pies and slices are on the pricier side, as tax and tip for anything other than the most basic 16" pie puts you close to $40. This makes it a little more expensive than similar pies with fresher ingredients and better flavor from Zaza's, and way more expensive than its closest nearby comp, Pizza Amelia, which tastes very similar. That said, Jimmy's remains a very good neighborhood option, and they offer far more interesting options than a Pizza Amelia or other nearby spots. We love the Bianca Pizza, which is a really good take on a classic NY White Pie, something very few places in Chicago even attempt. The cheese is delicious, accented by the drizzle of olive oil and smattering of garlic and basil. They even get the ricotta right, browned just a little bit on the edges, reminiscent of Lombardi's back home. Just add some salt and pepper and you're home free. I continue to argue that while their dough folds and cracks the way it should, it could use a little bit of seasoning - it's on the bland side. If I'm tough on Jimmy's, it's because it's right on the precipice of being truly great; and, at these prices, it should be. read more
I haven't stopped talking about this pizza joint. Affordable, by the slice NY pies - it doesn't get much better than that. I got a slice of peach prosciutto and a classic pepperoni + some garlic knots and a drink. For a total of 25 bucks, I was extremely impressed. Service was quick and friendly. It was worth the drive from the city center. Plus, this place landed itself on a very reputable Top 50 pizzas list, so it was cool to say I've been there. Would definitely come back to try some other flavors! read more
4 months ago
Our go to pizza place in Chicago! Service is good and fast. Price is reasonable. Love their pizza & options. Their truffle fries is okay - wish there was more truffle taste. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well which is nice for summer days. Definitely recommend! read more
I heart Jimmy's pizza cafe!!! I looove this spot for a delicious, crispy slice. It's excellent thin, flavorful New York style 'za. The slices are quite big so I find it satisfying to stop in for one, then be on my way! They've got a ton of good flavors- meat lovers, mushroom, burrata, buffalo chicken, white, veggie and more. I always go for the classics though- their cheese slice ($5) is great, and the pepperoni ($5.50) slapssss. Add a packet of Mike's Hot Honey (+1.50) and ur in business :) The ambiance is dece, its clean and large and good for groups (they have some pretty big round tables and booths). It can kinda be a zoo on the weekends, packed with families/kids bdays/sports people but since there's no table service (you order at the front) it's still pretty quick and easy going. They've got a soda machine, beer for sale, desserts, garlic knots and more as well. Their choco chip cookie was meh though- I'll stick to the slices! read more
After seeing a bunch of TikTok's featuring this place we knew we had to check it out next time we were in the city. My mom and I shared three slices because we could make up our minds. Each slice was better than the next. We got the cheese slice, bbq chicken slice and a prosciutto slice. All were great picks. We cannot wait to come back and try some more! After eating we had to grab two more slices to bring home for my husband and dad (who didn't make the trip) Seems like a family friendly spot, very clean and lots of natural light. Highly recommend! We will be back! read more
2 years ago
Jimmy's is our go to location for pizza in our area. It's the best NY Style in Chicago. The service is always amazing and staff is friendly. The inside is spacious and they have a large outdoor seating area. Great selection of beers on draft. read more
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don't come in between rushes. Things just aren't hot and fresh like at dinner and lunch. A little bummed because this place is one of my go-to spots for nicer pizza. Lastly, $7 for bagged frozen fries cry's we don't even wanna serve fries and if that's the case just don't. No biggie. Ambience service mostly read more
2 years ago
Good Neapolitan style pizza. I like that you can buy it by the slice or buy the whole pie. We did both. We especially enjoyed the vegetarian pizza topped with Goat cheese and arugula. Blanco white cheese pizza was also delicious. The Italian beef and pepper pizza was okay. The restaurant is clean, seating is comfortable. You order at the counter before grabbing a seat. Servers and team are very engaging and friendly. The only recommendation is to provide stainless steel eating utensils and reusable plates and cups. Plastic and paper don't work well with the delicious servings of pizza. read more
1 year ago
I have heard so much about this place and finally had a chance to visit on 4/18. I had a couple of slices - Quattro fungi and Chicken Parmesan. Overall taste - 4/5 Dough - 3.5/5 What was a let down was that the pizza was a bit dry as I went late in the afternoon and even after reheating, the cheese was dry. The picture was taken right after I was served & for $18, I expected slightly warmer pizza but this was just my first impressions. I'm definitely coming here for more slices! Loved the restaurant decor and rustic vibe they've created. read more
So happy to have found this place! Jimmy's Pizza sells NY style pizza by the slice. The crust is perfectly chewy and the pizza is honestly great! We tried the sausage and Margherita pizzas and they were delicious. It is really hard to find NY style Pizza in IL and this place hit the spot! I'll be back to try more!! read more
I'll start by saying I'm not a huge fan of pizza- I'll definitely eat it, but I rarely crave it. We've ordered delivery often, but we've recently dined in. It was spacious, and by the slice made it so we could all order what we wanted individually. So, with that, I judge pizzas by their crust and sauce. I liked how Jimmy's had a thin crust without being dry and overly crunchy. The sauce and toppings were tasty- I even liked just plain cheese. I do prefer white pizzas over red sauce, so I enjoyed the mushroom pizza. The Garlic Knots were a tad hard and would've been better with more garlic flavor. The Greek Salad was fresh and light- plenty of ingredients. Good selection of quality of pizza! read more
1 year ago
Second time at Jimmy's Cafe and it didn't disappoint. Got the signature white and the meat lovers, both were excellent. Also got to try the garlic knots with their marinara sauce and it is worth a try as well. Service was quick and warmed up the slices just right. Prices are around $5-8 depending on the slice. Plenty of seating here with booths near the window. They also have beer on taps from local breweries as well. Excellent all around! read more
9 months ago
There's a ton of options, and I love that you can order by the slice. The only downside was that our slices were barely warm, so they didn't taste as fresh as they could've. I also wish there was a bit more sauce. If the pizza were hotter, I'd say this place is pretty solid. read more
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Had one 16-inch pizza, a Greek salad and a bottle of wine. The pizza was good, with quality ingredients. Service was friendly, tho with counter ordering you are not interacting a lot with anyone. You can order half-toppings, so that's a plus. They don't show their prices on the signs when you order for eat-in.They also don't sell wine by the glass, it's bottle only. I found it to be a little pricey overall, considering you're not getting table service or actual glasses, etc. They also use only plastic cups, flatware, and paper plates, and plastic clambshell container for the salad, even for eating in so I hope they recycle much of that. read more
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2434 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Ravenswood
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Do they have parking?
They only have street parking, but you can usually find parking right on Montrose.
Do they have any beer?
Yes, they do have several beer selections. A little bit of a limited beer menu, but you can get that if you want when here. And it's mostly all craft beer selections which is good.
Do they still do Sicilian slices? If so, when?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday nights only!
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