Guys - I used to love this place. I moved away several years ago and was SO looking forward to a Monical's Pizza when I came back for a visit. Was so disappointed. The pizza was mid at best. Where's the sauce, where's the spices? Bragged about this place to my kid and everything... bummer. The salad dressing is still good though. read more

1 Star - Stay Away from Monical's Bourbonnais I'm warning everyone -- do not eat here unless you want to risk getting sick. My son and I were served spaghetti that was cold and a meatball that was hard as a rock and clearly not heated properly. When we tried to get help, the staff didn't seem to care at all. We've been loyal customers for years, but this visit was the worst experience we've ever had. The service was rude, the food was unsafe, and it honestly felt like we were being ignored on purpose. I've already reported this to the Kankakee County Health Department because no family should be served food like this. Save your money, your time, and your stomach -- stay away from this place. read more

Husband & I were in town to visit family, we have always enjoyed the lunch buffet, was disappointed to find out that they took the soups and pasta off the bar. Was also looking forward to either the cherry or blueberry dessert pizza but neither was ever brought out so that too was disappointing. As always the pizza was delicious and our server was attentive. read more

Overall, very satisfied with their pizza and food, Steve is friendly and gets the food out right away to the tables

Aurelios in Bradley is the way to go. But we ate here to try it out. It was closer on the way home from where we were. I gotta say, I rather get pizza at Little Ceasers. I was unimpressed. Will not be going here again. No sauce on the pizza, it wasn't very pleasing and it was luke warm at best. read more

Love that we have one in Springfield! They have great thin crust with the red dipping sauce and their Sicilian sub is delicious!

I use to love Monical's, but every time I order I am disappointed. My husband keeps asking why I keep ordering their pizza. This last time I ordered there was way too much Italian seasoning on the pizza and the crust was tuff. read more

Monical's Pizza - pepperoni and cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

Single pizza if good. Wouldn't get sausage though, tastes bad. Other than that veggies are good.

Very good service and food! From Wisconsin, love the pepperoncini ! Crust was thin and crispy! read more

Monical's Pizza - Excellent ! Taste amazing!!! - Pizza Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

Great service and food. Use to live here and wouldn't go anywhere else. They wee so accommodating!

Favorite pizza ever! The service is always amazing whether you are dining in or getting take out. Breadsticks and cheese give me life.

If you are used to pizza in Chicago, don't go here. Pizza is not my type. Too doughy, cheese not a blend I care for.

When I walked in the girl who greeted me had a horrible attitude and really set the vibes off the place. She made me never want to go back in; And for some reason this time when i got my pizza it was very burned and basically inedible. If you get the server Peyton request a different server because she really made my stone at Monical's really bad. read more

Consistently impressed with this location for being a chain pizza place, I would rank these as probably the best breadsticks I've ever had (I realize I'm in the minority on this one, I don'tlike them too doctored) and the prices are just outstanding all around. The "point pizza" is seriously so sweet and spectacular (not to mention cheap), but you really can't go wrong with anything. Always comes out nice and crispy and the location is just so cool and comfortable on the inside. Never had a problem with the service, either. Definitely will continue coming back. read more

Monical's Pizza - Point pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

As far as pizza goes I'm not liking the red sauce to much. The thin crust pizza was not crunchy or have and edge on it like most pizzas do. Wasn't crazy about that. If you order a salad they are big I mean feed your family of 4 big lol. All in all not bad if you forgot to take something out for dinner or you just don't feel like cooking. read more

This is the most underrated small chain of restaurants I know of. Their thin crust pizza is my favorite anywhere and the Italian beef is fantastic! The French dressing is super good. I always want to buy a bottle, but then I'd have to check my bag when I catch my flight home. The service is always good and the dining space is always clean. Alyssa waited on me and was absolutely wonderful (take care of this girl Monicals). When I'm on the road traveling and I see them pop up on Yelp - and they don't pop up often as there aren't that many out there- I steer that way. Well done Monicals. read more

The pizza that I had was ok. There breadsticks was dry, had no garlic butter. I prefer to go to Rosati's.

We visited this while our visit to bears training camp on a weekend. The server was friendly and accommodated a big group of people. The pizza were really good. Nice and cozy pizza place. I would definitely visit this place again on my next visit to the town. read more

After having a horrible experience with Dominos, Monicals made our night. I ordered about 5 large pizzas, last minute before closing and they still gave us great service. Fast delivery and even a free pizza that someone cancelled on them. When i made my phone order the gentleman even gave me a discount! Pizza was actually delicious. On the thin side...but tasty!!! Happy we ended up ordering here. read more

I can see why people from these parts think Monical's is the goods. It's better than Dominoes, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut. I'm not going to say Little Caesars. I actually like Little Caesars, because screw you. A friend took me here because she has some silly fascination with their pizza. Mostly because the crust is super thin, and it didn't disappoint in that aspect. Much like the people in this town, the crust is very cracker like. Our pizza had sausage and pepperoncinis on it. I guess it's too far away from Chicago for them to have giardiniera. I was not a fan of the sausage, because it was that typical pizza chain sausage. I know. Pizza from the big city has spoiled me. The service was good, not great. The waiter seemed like he didn't care about anything, but I think that was just his face. He was kind of nice. Overall, an okay pizza. But lacking in flavor just a bit. read more

3.5 is more accurate. I ate here recently when I was in town visiting my mum. You can't get anything like Monical's anywhere else.... I grew up eating this stuff (Family Pleaser anyone?!) and so on the rare occasion I'm near one, I stop in. The pizza has a great THIN and crispy crust. The best way to eat it (IMHO) is with the french dressing on top. Man, that stuff must have crack in it! The service was "meh", but the pizza and dressing will always have me craving a piece of this nostalgia when I'm in town. read more

The pizza is 5 stars. :) Ultra thin and crispy. Believe it or not it is yummy if you put their sweet and tart or creamy Italian dressing on it. The bread sticks are soft and delicious. The family pleaser is a good deal and includes salad, soda and pizza. The service is fair. If you are in the area check out Monical's Pizza. Get the pizza well-done. Slightly burnt on the crust means the rest will eb nice and crispy. read more

Tried the lunch buffet today. I'm an out-of-towner and was treated by my local colleagues. Color me impressed! You order at the front counter (a little slow service, but much worth it!) and take a seat in the dining room. From there you can dine on a good looking salad bar, pasta and breadstick bar and of course the pizza bar with many different styles and toppings, including dessert pizzas like apple-stussel and cinnamon-sugar. Each pizza slice I tried is delicious. As the buffet empties, staff quickly brings more and more, and endless varieties. If you've ever tried Ci-ci's (chain)pizza buffet, it's very similar, but far tastier. TIP: salad dressings are not at the bar, you have to ask for them. They're kept in a fridge somewhere in squirt bottles. My colleagues informed me that the "French" dressing is famous here and people even put it on their pizza. Skeptical, but not to snub the local tradition, I gave it a shot... And you know what? I spent the rest of the afternoon daydreaming about it. Mmm... First visit here, but I'm a fast fan! read more

Good tasting pizza still / Just got back in to the Bradley area from Tucson for a visit to my son / Place hadn't changed since I moved out of Bourbonnais back in 2007 read more

My babe loves Monicals pizza . In my opinion.. For the price it isn't quite worth it. Don't get me wrong the pizza is delicious and the tiny cracker like crust is good too but cmonnnnn way to expensive. The breadsticks are good. Try the ranch pizza . Good yet pricy read more

My wife and her friend went to Monical's all the time when they went to ISU a few years back. Apparently the closest Monical's to Clarendon Hills was in Bourbonnais. Yes. We drove to Bourbonnais from the west suburbs for the sole purpose of going to Monical's. Oh....and we took LaGrange....the entire way! 57 on the way home though of course! I opened the menu and felt terrified as I couldn't find any beer on the menu. Luckily they did have bottles and my terror subsided. The service was great. The salad and breadsteaks weren't bad. The breadsticks reminded me of those big pretzels you can get at the concession stands at pools and baseball games. Dipped those bad boys in some cheese. The pizza was decent. Thin and crispy. Scarfed down about half a large while my wife and her friend shared the other half (plain cheese....lamers). The price was right. 3 beers.....2 soft drinks.....a salad......5 bread sticks and a large pizza for under 50 bucks with tip. Not bad. Don't remember her name but our waitress was very nice. read more

Love the pizza. The lunch Buffet is also good. We live in joliet but we always come here for pizza .the onion and bacon the best. read more

Monical's Pizza - Buffet - Pizza Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

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It's true...this is a local favorite. I am the local exception to that rule however. I never developed a taste for their pizza. My kiddos and wife are nuts over it however I compare it to crackers with a ketchupy sauce. If they force me to eat it, I highly suggest extra cheese. Make sure you saturate it in the red dressing as well. I could go there just for the salad. On a side note, the wait staff is great and the time from when you sit down to when you are served couldn't be shorter. read more

This is reliably delicious pizza and salad... Thin, crispy crust and fresh toppings. My family's go-to is a family pleaser (pizza, salad, and a pitcher of pop/soda, tea, etc.) ALLERGEN FRIENDLY, too!!! My son is allergic to dairy and they were very helpful in accommodating. read more

Monical's Pizza - Salad! The red (french) dressing is renowned.... Try it! Also try mixing red and white (ranch). Can't get enough! - Pizza Near Me - Bourbonnais, Illinois

There was an apparent error in entering the order we placed over the phone for delivery because it could not be found when we called back to check on the status of our order 90 minutes later. The manager, Robert, handled our lost order promptly with an excellent solution and with a pleasant demeanor, even throwing in some bread sticks. Perhaps a chain pizzeria, but their sense of community makes it a great local place. read more

I'm from out of town, but a bunch of my co-workers recommend the place so I went. Deffinetly would recommend this place. Even though it was slow when I went the entire staff was doing something, and managing to be very attentive. I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure I met the owner. He was a great guy who seemed to care about the food that came out of his kitchen. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Excellent pizza, but the service can be slow depending on the day and if they have enough staff in. It's best to get carry-out to avoid service delays. Wish they had some more menu appetizer options. read more

We ordered several pizzas for a small family gathering at our house. Almost everyone who ate the pizza got diarrhea the next day. Eat here only if you enjoy living fast and loose. (Literally) read more

Best veggie sub I've ever had and our server Danielle was really nice. The sub packed plenty of flavor and not oily or too dry, just right!

You would be better off getting a frozen pizza from Aldis and your favorite brand of French dressing if that is what you like.

I feel terrible for the youth of Kankakee County that had this to grow up on to eat. All too frequently after reading both location's reviews, the consensus is this: with no exposure to other pizzas in the area, locals find it delicious; anyone who has dined on pizza closer to Chicago recognizes that Monical's is a pale excuse for a pizza. The "Pleaser" meal is one of the chain's signature entrees, which isn't saying much; it's a pitcher of your favorite diabetes-inducing corn syrup water, a basic salad drizzled with what has frequently been described as "candy-like", "reddish" and "tarty", and a pizza that can be best summed up as canned, unseasoned tomato sauce on a cracker crust with a little bit of cheese sprinkled on top. It's an embarrassing contribution to Chicagoland pizza, one that should honestly be locked up in the attic and forgotten. Please, good people of Bourbonnais, Bradley and Kankakee, do yourselves a favor: experience what flavorful, rich pizza tastes like and dine with one of the other chains in the area. It is no exaggeration to say that all of them easily put to shame what Monical's has to offer in their budget-saving meal. If sweet, unidentifiable salad dressing is required to increase the flavor of the basic pizza, they're doing pizza wrong. read more

Never had a bad experience with the service or anything. Staff is friendly. My issue is with the pizza, just not my style. This place has a predominantly local following i.e. you only really like this food if you grew up on it. I'm a Chicago transplant so I prefer the deep dish or stuffed style of pizza. Monicals is ultra thin which can be OK if flavorful, but the sauce is lackluster and sparing, the cheese is greasy, and the crust too thin to possess any discernible flavor. It basically reminds me of what a Tombstone pizza would be if ate fresh and never fozen. A telltale sign of the pizza's shortcomings: everyone raves how good it is when topped with french dressing... A truly good pizza would not need such an outlandish addition to give it good flavor. read more

I strongly recommend the lunch buffet for its value and quality. The best in town in my opinion. The service is a little spotty, except for one person who has been there forever and has amazing work ethic. If I ever opened a restaurant I would do whatever it takes to hire this particular person. My experiences with the a la carte menu and dinner have been mediocre. It almost seems that the pizza, on more than one occasion, was devoid of sauce. Anyway, try the lunch on a weekday. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is some of the worse pizza I ever ate. The sauce is just tomato sauce no flavor, the crust is way too thin. They need a serious revamp to their food. It seems like only people who grew up out in this area enjoy this pizza. read more

I always make at least one stop here when passing through. It is a clean, fun, tasty place to take the family at lunch time. The buffet is a great bargain. You will get the choice of two fresh soups, salad, various pizzas, and desserts. The cherry dessert pizza was my favorite today. The pepperoni is always a winner. There were no less than six different pizzas. You will notice a distinct difference in the pizza crust. it is thin and crispy. it has a cornmeal type of texture on the underside. I don't know how they make it. I just know they have something good going and must continue. The staff is attentive and the food is always hot. It is a great value, so the lunch buffet is an excellent choice for large groups. It has a 70's kind of flashback decor with associated music. I would recommend this as a viable food choice when the area. It won't break your pocketbook either! read more