Kim's Uncle Pizza in Westmont delivers a focused, uncompromising take on Chicago-style tavern pizza. Thin, square-cut, and baked well-done, the pie showcases a crisp, structurally sound crust with just enough char to add bitterness and depth without overpowering the bite. The pepperoni is assertive and well-distributed, releasing savory oils that mingle with a bright, balanced tomato sauce and evenly browned cheese. Each slice holds its integrity--no flop, no excess grease--allowing the quality of the ingredients to remain front and center. The restraint here is intentional; nothing feels overworked or gratuitous. Kim's Uncle keeps the operation deliberately narrow: one pizza size, phone-in ordering only, and a clear commitment to execution over expansion. The result is a confident, old-school tavern pie that respects tradition while delivering precision. For those who appreciate classic Chicago pizza done thoughtfully and without compromise, this is essential. 9/10. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Large pizza - halal pepperoni, garlic , spinach, and green peppers - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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The fates must have been on our side, as we called and only had a 30 minute wait until our pizza would be ready for pickup. There's plenty of parking in the lot just north of the restaurant, and when I stepped out of my car and into the chilly January air, it was like a religious experience - the smell, THAT GOOD SMELL, the smell you smell when you know you're about to have some truly tremendous pizza. Inside is little more than a counter, a couple of booths, and a stool to sit on and wait, and it couldn't be any more charming. The pizza box stole my heart too, not your average boot of Italy here. I don't know that I would do the hot soppressata over regular pepperoni (could just be that I don't like it as much, but I wanted to try), otherwise this was delicious. Lovely, crispy, caramelized edges, just divine. read more

Cool little place that was fun to visit and lots of history. Hands down one of the coolest ovens I've ever seen. Pizza had 5-6 pepperonis per tavern style slice and it was waayy overkill. So much that you had to pull the off just to try and taste anything else. I'll try it again, but no pepperonis next time. read more

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Here's a shorter version: --- Amazing tavern-style pizza. The crust is thin and cracker-crisp, but still firm enough to hold all the toppings. We tried a sausage-mushroom and a pepperoni with hot honey, and both were packed with flavor. The sauce is another highlight. Hours are limited and they only take phone-ins or walk-ins, but it's absolutely worth the wait. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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Had to stop here after flying in from Seattle. Definitely was worth the stop. The crust is thin crispy and flavorful. Had a half cheese and half sausage. It was so good. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Half cheese, half sausage - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

If you love tavern-style pizza, Kim's Uncle Pizza in Westmont is an absolute gem! We ordered the pepperoni pizza with hot honey and wow -- this pie delivered on every level. The crust is that perfect ultra-thin, cracker-style that stays crisp to the last bite. The pepperoni is plentiful and just the right amount of crispy on the edges. But the real star is that hot honey drizzle -- it brings the perfect balance of sweet heat and really elevates the whole experience. Be warned -- this place is super popular and they only make a limited number of pizzas each night. The phones start ringing right at 4pm and they can sell out fast, so definitely call early to get your order in. It's carry-out only with a couple small tables, but this is the kind of pizza that's worth enjoying anywhere! Highly recommend if you're in the area or even if you have to make a bit of a drive. One of the best pizzas I've had in the Chicago suburbs! Will definitely be back!! read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Inside - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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Taste of Westmont Review! Kim's Uncle Pizza has long been on my list to try. After their recent pizza review, it seems this pizza spot has become even more popular than it already was. When I found out they were nit taking phone orders for Taste of Westmont, I was there in a heartbeat. They offered a special menu for the festival which allowed my husband and I to try multiple items. The staff worked efficiently to take orders & payment, provided a pick up time, and had a side window when orders were ready to divide the lines. Our order was ready at the exact time they told us! For food, we got the 10" cheese pizza, 10" sausage pizza, and side of two meatballs. The cheese blend on the pizza was super tasty and sausage was well seasoned and fresh tasting. This pizza has CRACKER thin crust. It could have had a bit more sauce for my liking to balance out the slices; but overall, I enjoyed it. read more

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Finally got the chance to try this place out. My friend called in the order and stated he had to call at least 10 times before he was able to get through to place the order. Then, there was about an hour and a half wait. We tried 4 pies, and they were pretty tasty. My favorite was the sausage, followed by the Italian beef. Others in our group enjoyed the hot honey and pepperoni, but I found that one to be pretty greasy. They only have 2 small booths inside which are cramped. It was nice day so we were able to sit on the picnic tables in the back. If you have the patience to keep calling, give them a shot! read more

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Cracker thin crust. Amazing pick up experience pizza was right on time. A little salty or spicy for my taste. Is it very good but was the most spicy pizza i can rememeber. It is unique. I d recommend trying it but it wont be my go to traditional pizza. read more

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Super disappointed...decided to try this place after seeing it featured on a New York Times article, and it did not live up to our expectations. Giving it 2 stars because we loved the pepperoni on ours which gave it some much needed flavor to cover up the strong hints of super burnt crust. Hate to say it but, nothing special, super overpriced and beyond overrated. Service was good though! read more

This was some of the best thin/tavern style pizza I've ever had and I still think about it. This review is late, but I picked up a pizza here while in Chicago this summer and I can't get it out of my head. There was another spot I was originally trying to go to and they had odd hours, so I decided to try this place. They weren't answering their phone so I was worried, but eventually they did and we were able to place an order and pick it up. We didn't eat inside so I can't say much about the ambiance but my goodness the pizza was amazing! read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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My fiance tenaciously planned to get us dinner from here on a Friday night; they open their phone line for orders at 3 pm and he said he had to call 28 times to get through and then was put on a five minute hold, but he did succeed! Takeout is pretty much the way as there are only two tables in the restaurant, so if you don't live in Westmont, bring an insulated bag or find a park to picnic in! The food was definitely worth it: the pizza crust was crisp yet chewy with spicy little pepperoni all over the surface, and the cheesy bread was a nice balance of the ingredients. We didn't even get to the meatballs because we were too full! Lunch tomorrow. Overall, it's worth a little effort to try this pizza. Would return. read more

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After waiting for months to eat here they are always out of pizza for some reason we thought that was a good sign but we were wrong so disappointed No cheese on the pizza extra burnt pizza and pepperoni I don't think it's safe to eat it we tried taking some of the pepperoni off but it was basically card board don't waste your time waiting for it or your money... read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pepperoni and sausage no cheese for some reason and very burnt - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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If you like burnt to a crisp crust, way too spicy toppings, especially for children, and a nearly impossible system to order pizza, this is your place. Otherwise, any other pizza place is better than this. read more

Uncle Kim's lives up to the hype with some seriously delicious cracker-crust pizza. Super thin, crisp, and flavorful -- it's the kind of crust that actually makes you want to eat every bite. Toppings were fresh, sauce had the right tang, and overall it hit the spot. Only callout: they don't open until 3PM, and that's just to start taking orders by reservation. Definitely feeling the Portnoy effect here -- we showed up at 3:20 to place an order and were lucky to snag a 4PM pickup. By the time we grabbed ours, they were already booked out past 8PM. Plan ahead, order early, and it's well worth it. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Half cheese half sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Terrific quality - Faulds oven makes the difference. Not a fan of the finishing cheese so I usually ask them to skip it. Actually getting thru on the phone to place an order is like winning the lottery. They make you work to get a pizza. Constant callbacks until you finally get someone to pick up still doesn't guarantee anything. Prepare to invest significant time to place an order and even then you might only get a "slot" for 8pm or something outrageous. We've stopped trying and ever since Giordano's came out with their tavern we usually choose that. Easy button Not as good as Kims, but at least we know we'll get something... read more

Best tavern style in the Western burbs. The crust is fermented but cracker thin. Edges are always charred. I order an easy bake b/c I'm not a fan. Sauce is a bit spicy. Service is good. Pizzas are always ready right on time. Walk in, pay, walk out in about 3 min. Staff is a bit saucy as well but not to customers. There's a mgr or owner that should not be managing people. I hope that doesn't destroy their business. Meatballs are out of this world. u can eat inside; there's 2 booths. it's hot as hell in there which is nice in January. there's picnic tables behind the building that they don't claim but you can sit there. read more

This place is a different take than your average pizza joint. It gives you old school carryout vibes and small seating but honestly it works. Only 2 small booths to sit at with some seating outside behind the restaurant. Came here after hearing great things from people in this part of town. This is about a 35 minute drive for me, but I figured it was worth a try. Service was good, people behind the counter were very eager to explain the story and tell us how it all started. We ordered the Halal pepperoni pie and it was exactly what we imagined it to be. About 20-25 mins for the pizza to come out. Extremely thin and crispy that pictures just don't do justice. It was cooked perfectly and didn't make you feel like you over eat because you could just do that, keep eating! The only part about this experience that I was not expecting was the entire pie was a little salty, it could've been the sauce or the pepperoni or maybe even a mix of both. I still enjoyed it. If you are in the area and are looking for a thin pie, I would highly recommend this! Halal pepperoni is a huge plus. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Halal Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Fantastic. After living in Cali I was ready for some Tavern style pizza. This place delivered big time. Some might complain about crispy pepperoni, perfect to me. Crunchy crust. 5 stars! read more

Friendly staff, GREAT pizza!! Order early or you might not get a chance to experience the best tavern style pizza in Westmont. The Prez from 1 bite even gave it a 8.1 read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Well done pepperoni, just what I needed!!! - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Came all the way from Atlanta to eat this so called great pizza and apparently you must have a reservation. Why the hell do you need a reservation for a pizza place? Don't care about what the place looks like because they would not let us eat. WOW read more

After all the hype from Portnoy, we tried their pizza. Yes it was nice and thin and crisp. The pizza was "well done", which was fine. We orded to pies, one veggy the other sausage. The sauce was slightly spicy which we both liked. Both were good, but I was not a fan of the sausage they used. I also did not like the grated cheese on it. Since you have to call hours in advance to guarantee a pizza, we might just skip a revisit. read more

Many people are saying that this is the place to go for pizza. I am not a fan of the hot honey pizza. Tip, order early ! read more

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Alex P here, this one's easy -Best pizza recipe in Chicagoland -Best pizza oven in Chicagoland -Best pizza maker in Chicagoland Rob is Jedi level with that oven back there, absolute pizza pro. The entire staff is great. And the pizza will knock your face off read more

Updated review: We tried again on a weekday and it took 68 calls (ALWAYS starting at 3pm) to get through and submit my order. The pain is real, but the pizza is good. Wish there was an easier way. Still 4.5 stars, and we love the sausage the most. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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EPIC FAIL! Not sure why everyone is being conned by this awful place. Tasted like cardboard, was burnt and the owners have no clue abt seasoning. The one oven situation is absurd. Two thirtysomething rookies exploiting on the pizza tavern trend. HARD PASS read more

My son and I have been on a pizza discovery mission around Chicago, and after several stops, Vito & Nick's had taken the top spot--until now. This weekend we tried Kim's Uncle in Westmont, and it's officially our new number one. Similar in style to V&N, but the flavor at Kim's edged it out. We'll need to revisit V&N soon for a proper rematch. Kim's has a quirky charm: limited daily pizzas, a unique ordering system, and just two small booths. Tiny place--huge flavor. read more

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Updating my review. After ordering a second time, my wife was able to weigh in. We both loved this pizza. Since my original review I've learned Kim's Uncle was - mentioned in the Chicago Tribune in, I believe, 2021 title Top 25 New Restaurants in Chicago. - Mentioned in the New York Times in an article by Kenji Lopez-Alt. - Mentioned by Kenji in his youtube video about Chicago tavern style thin crust pizza. It's worth the extra effort of planning ahead when ordering a pizza. Call at 3:00. Get on the schedule. They almost always sell out, so don't just drop in, nor call last minute. It won't work. Again. It's worth it. i read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Half sausage, half pepperoni. So thin. So crispy. So good. - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Outstanding pie. I was in from Oregon and enjoyed it very much at my buddy's house. Nice thin pub/tavern style crust. Easy to eat lots of small square slices. Get your order in early, the pizza is in high demand. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - JUNE-2025 - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Reality check. I read the reviews. I looked at the posted pictures. Looks like my type of pie! Here's the scoop. Unfortunately, the pizza looks much better than it tastes. I called shortly after 3pm, and the call was answered immediately- no wait - and I asked a critical question: is your sausage made in house or do you purchase it from a distributor? This is a key factor because I'm a thin crust pizza/sausage connoisseur. Pizzeria's that make their sausage in house are few and far between. Roberto's in Elmhurst and Vito and Nicks in Chicago, for example. So, the voice on the phone said it was made by someone else but it was a proprietary recipe just for them. Plausible. Anyway, after arriving and getting our pie it was the moment of truth. It looked outstanding! Crispy, and super thin. Then I took a bite.....no way this sausage is not commercial. Sorry for the double negative. I would bet it's from Greco meats, who provide sausage to virtually every pizza place in the city. Bland. The crust was so thin it actually had a little different taste and texture than what I would expect. I'm glad I tried it, but will not return. Just not my thing. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

The sauce, ratio of ingredients, and texture is unparalleled. Best thin crust Chicago style pizza you can get in the state. The only caveat is the wait time. If you're calling after 4pm prepare to pick up closer to 7 or later. Their sandwiches are also goated. Some may say it's not worth the wait, but if you're serious about pizza, you'll be impressed. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Sausage and red pepper pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

People love this place, so I'm just spitting into the wind with my negative opinion. I don't understand the allure of Kim's Uncle at all. For the crust, imagine a circle of cardboard, completely drenched in grease. Like, if you had a circle of cardboard and you pushed it down into a sink full of grease. On top of that, add the absolute bare minimum of cheese and sauce. Biting into Kim's Uncle Pizza feels like eating the single greasiest cracker ever created. Like if you took a tortilla chip and rubbed fried chicken all over it. My tongue recoils the minute a slice of this pizza hits it. The pizza will be freezing cold within 5 minutes out of the oven because it's so thin. I truly don't understand why people like it. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Pizza was really delicious. I believe the secret to their science is butter. This results in the pizza crust literally tasting like a cracker in addition to being cracker thin it's not without its faults as I could've gone without the pepperoni portion of the pizza because it's was way too salty. I also think it's merely garlic salt as opposed to real garlic. Nonetheless this ranks amongst chicago lands best tavern style but I wish it were closer to the city read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Half cheese/half halal pepperoni & garlic - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Kim Uncle is in my top five, maybe even top three pizza's I've ever had. You HAVE to call at three and pick your preferred pick up time. If you don't get through, keep calling, it is worth the effort! Sausage is great, pepperoni is one of the best and the hot honey is worth a try! read more

I tried this place with my girlfriend but had such an issue contacting them to order when their phones opened up at 3p. It was kinda annoying that I had to call them for 30-40 min straight to order. I understand they're only selling so many pies each night but their "scarcity" model shouldn't affect the customer experience that much in my opinion. Maybe get a 2nd phone line? I guess I'm wondering why I am even having to think about this, I should be thinking about the pizza experience instead. Also, came to pick up and there were multiple flies in the kitchen + children running around in the kitchen as well. Certainly made me think twice about their cleanliness. In all honesty I ordered one more time since then and really wanted to like this place but their pizza was 7/10 in my opinion. read more

Pizza maven out in the pizza wasteland known as Chicago. While some of the pies here have become well known (like Malinatti's, Giordano's, & Uno) they all tend to suck for one reason or another. Last night, however, the stereotype of bad Chicago style pizza (the tavern type, not the crap referred to as deep dish) was smashed with a visit to Uncle Kim's Pizza. I ordered two pies; a plain cheese & a Chicago beef with giardiniera (both 14", the only size available.) yes, the wait is long between ordering & actually receiving your pizza, but in the end, it is SO worth it. So be patient & don't knock the process, just enjoy the end result. The cheese had the right stretch & snap, the sauce was over-the-top excellent; one of the best anywhere (when I walked into Uncle Kim's, I took notice that the smell in the air was dead-on what I look for in a pizzeria. The smell of quality tomato sauce.). The plain cheese was the best tavern style pie I ever had. While the crust IS cracker-like, it worked as a great vehicle for the toppings. It had flavor and enough texture to blend perfectly with the toppings. The Chicago beef pizza will stay with me awhile. One of the greatest pizzas I ever encountered. This boy from Brooklyn has had his moment of Chicago pizza self-actualization realized. Thank you, Uncle Kim, for showing me the light in the darkness that is Chicagoland pizza. You are an asset to the pizza world. Uncle Kim's; one of the best. Fughedaboudit!!! read more

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So I live in a different state and heard the hype about this little pizza place. Ok, it was my sister, but Kim's was high on her list of places to try. And the almost hour round trip to pick it up was totally worth it. This is great pizza. The aroma wafting out the door smelled so good. The ride home-torture. We placed our order at 4:30 on a Saturday and got a 7:15 pick up time. And then we wait. I love that it's one size pizza, you pick the toppings. We got one pepperoni--it's a baseline. And one sausage and mushroom. When we got home, the three of us each got a snack piece while we put the boxes right in the oven to help heat it up a tad and get plates, drinks, etc ready to go. One bite and we're all singing it's praises. The ronis have quite a kick and there are a lot of them. My preference would be fewer so they all turn into crispy cups. The sausage had great flavor. I was thrilled it wasn't full of fennel seeds. The crusts were perfectly crisp without being burnt. I definitely have plans to return. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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My favorite pizza around! Everything tastes fresh, very crispy crust and flavorful sauce! read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

Been on my list for a while and it definitely didn't disappoint. Some of the best Tavern Style Pizza in Chicagoland. The folks on the phone were nice enough to fit me in on what was a very busy night (seems like every night). Pizza was served exactly when they said it would be in their retro wood paneled dining room. Great ingredients and perfectly cooked. I had sausage onions and anchovies. Friendly staff and convenient parking. read more

Kim's Uncle Pizza - Sausage, Onion and Anchovies - Pizza Near Me - Westmont, Illinois

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I grew up in the area, and still miss deliziosa's pizza in downtown Clarendon hills which closed in the early 2000's. Kim's uncle is by far the best thin crust pizza I've had since then. It's 100% worth all the hype. Due to the nature of the oven and limited number of pizzas they are able to cook simultaneously the wait time can be longer than other pizza joints. So order early and often, It's worth the wait! what should I expect you ask, "The best dam pizza you've ever had!" read more