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We went to a speakeasy in Chicago where the bartender told us Pequod's was his favorite deep dish spot, so after trying Lou Malnati's and Giordano's, we had to give it a shot. The pizza is definitely different from the others. There's more dough and less cheese, but the crust is **caramelized to perfection** and gives the pizza such a unique flavor and texture. The restaurant is sit-down and can take up to an hour, so definitely plan accordingly. You can also order it for delivery, but make sure you specify that you want it sliced. We learned that the hard way! I guess they're worried the pizza will slide around during transit. We go back every time we're in Chicago and have even had it shipped to Florida. That probably says enough about how much we like it!
I can understand why this is such a classic!! What a fun vibe and delicious food. I am not usually a huge pizza person, but I would come back for this deep dish in a heartbeat. We did cheese and pepperoni half and half and I only had room for one, albeit massive slice, but I think it's this particular slice I think about on the rare occasions that I crave a pizza. We also got the italian salad and wings which were pretty good, but frankly just a way to kill time while waiting a well-deserved hour of the pizza.
4++ this place was highly recommended to me from a friend who grew up in the Chicago area now lives in Los Angeles. He says it's the place where the locals eat in Chicago. I definitely had to make a stop here when I was in town for a beer festival a few years back. Now because we were in town for a limited time, we were trying to make things more efficient by getting takeout and bringing it over to a brewery close by. That said, I hope my next visit here is to actually dine in and experience the vibe and service more. The ordering process and takeout process was pretty easy. I have to say. The people were friendly. As for the pizza it's really good. The slices are really big and thick so i could only eat one or two tops. As good as the pizza was, I have a feeling it might be better if you actually sat at the restaurant ate it completely fresh. I'll be visiting Chicago again soon, so hopefully I can make a stop here.
The staff here were amazing. They were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant is bigger than it seems when you first walk in. There are two floors. We're visiting Chicago and made a reservation months ago but got lost so arrived 30 minutes late. The host let me know that reservations are canceled after 15 minutes if you don't arrive. But they made a new one which was an hour and a half wait but ended up being an hour. The food to me was eh which is why I'm giving a 3. I got the pan pizza and it looked really good and the crust was amazing but the sauce was bland. I tried adding salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and oregano but unfortunately, it was still bland. My girlfriend loved hers though and I would go back. I would just try something else.
Pequod's is a staple for Chicago pizza, and a great spot to grab dinner with a group. It gets extremely busy, so securing a table takes a bit of planning. We ordered the pepperoni deep dish and the pepperoni tavern style. The deep dish arrives in a cast iron pan, featuring caramelized crust that edges on burnt for a perfect, crispy crunch. The base is thick and doughy, layered with some mozzarella, a tasty sauce, and slightly charred pepperoni. The tavern style provides a nice contrast. Served cut into squares, it has a solid thin crust that holds up nicely under some melted cheese and loads of flat pepperoni. This remains my absolute favorite deep dish in Chicago, and I go anytime I'm in town visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation well in advance because walk-in wait times get incredibly long.
A visit to Chicago is not complete without a visit to Pequod's for deep dish. It's our favorite and we love the place. Place is great. Service is wonderful and fast. And the food is just amazing. Go and enjoy.
Pequod's Pizza was quite a wait, even though it was very early in the day, so I highly recommend a reservation. I was fine waiting for a spot at the bar, however. Speaking of the bar, I got myself a pint of the Golden Road Mango Cart, which did have a fragrance of mangoes. I was a bit annoyed the bartender asked for my ID thinking I was a high schooler (I guess white people in Chicago generally don't have any meaningful relationship with Asians compared to other major cities because this wasn't a one time thing - and I've been to a lot of cities), but at least he tried to smooth it out with a joke. Fine, moving on. I got myself a personal deep dish pizza, since this joint is known for their caramelized crust, although I did wish I got myself a small instead so I can have it delivered in the pan itself. Maybe next time, but I did eat the whole thing. The sauce was more on the bitter and acidic side. The toppings aren't layered and hiding underneath cheese like some other places, which is fine, but I did think it could've used more mushrooms and a more even distribution of toppings considering how thick the bread is. Overall it was worth going out of my way to try it once, as it was highly recommended to me, I'd say it takes #2 so far of all the pizza places I've tried in Chicago. Granted, I didn't have time or didn't come with anyone to share a bunch of things, but maybe next time.
Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time! Don't know that I'd consider it deep dish, more like Detroit style, but truly delicious pizza. Cheese corners were also super tasty. Definitely don't miss this spot!
Pequod's certainly took a popularity bump following The Bear's plug for their deep dish pizza...and rightly so. Their deep dish is amazing. Buuuuuuuuut......... Locals will tell you that it's their thin crust pizza that is the real show stopper. So it's your call. Your options are: 1) Tell your friends that you had deep dish pizza at Pequod's for them to ohh and ahh. 2) Go to Pequod's and get the thin crust and rep like a pro. 3) (my suggestion) go twice and try both and THEN tell your friends the pro tip about the really good stuff. Not for nothin', the staff there were so amazing and patient considering the constant flow of the people and pizzas. Even with the chaos, it's a great place for families (even with little kids), and groups. This place is a winner. As we say, "I recommend this venue without hesitation (or reservation - pun intended)."
4 star review as we ordered delivery 2 hours ahead for a pan and deep dish. However upon arrival we received 2 pan pizzas - disappointing as we were leaving Chicago that evening. Overall, the thin crust pizza was quite good! There was a hefty amount of pepperoni and the sauce was excellent . Just wish we got to try the deep dish
Pequod's is one of THE classic spots for a deep dish in Chicago and we were able to snag at 8:30 PM reservation just a few days before Friday night. I will note that we ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes before actually being seated and the pizzas have up to an hour wait if the restaurant is busy, so we actually got our pizza at about 9:30 PM. Cheese Corners: Some extremely standard triangle shaped cheese bites. Did come out piping hot with a good crunch and cheese stretch, which was nice, but definitely felt like a Sysco-esque appetizer. Deep Dish Pizza: The crust actually had almost a nice crisp at the bottom and a ton of cheese. Tomato sauce had amount of sweetness and they're very generous with the toppings. Overall, if you don't go crazy on the toppings, it's a solid deal and definitely a top tier deep dish experience. Just make sure you have a reservation and that you aren't in a rush.
Heard a lot about this place and got a reservation at 7:15 PM on a random Tuesday. We got two medium pan size and got left overs. They are big so for a party of 3, having two medium pan size felt a bit much. We got sausage and basil for one and a pepperoni and mushroom for others. Both came out at the same time and took approximately 40 minutes. Overall, definitely satisfied after 2 pieces and would come every now and then.
I came to this place to try the infamous Chicago deep dish! I arrived 10 minutes till opening and it was packed. They would not seat you unless you had a reservation. Upon being seated the waiter told us that they were short staffed in the kitchen and everything would be coming out in to go boxes. The food overall was okay nothing special. The deep dish was my favorite and the ranch was so good.
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3 days ago
Do your best to make a reservation. Ended up ordering off of doordash for pick up and ate at a park near by. Two of us shared: 10" small pan pizza with basil and pepperoni -wasn't the biggest fan of the burnt crust on the side, though everything else was good, a bit wet on the tomato. Would have probably enjoyed seating inside more! read more
We went to a speakeasy in Chicago where the bartender told us Pequod's was his favorite deep dish spot, so after trying Lou Malnati's and Giordano's, we had to give it a shot. The pizza is definitely different from the others. There's more dough and less cheese, but the crust is **caramelized to perfection** and gives the pizza such a unique flavor and texture. The restaurant is sit-down and can take up to an hour, so definitely plan accordingly. You can also order it for delivery, but make sure you specify that you want it sliced. We learned that the hard way! I guess they're worried the pizza will slide around during transit. We go back every time we're in Chicago and have even had it shipped to Florida. That probably says enough about how much we like it! read more
I can understand why this is such a classic!! What a fun vibe and delicious food. I am not usually a huge pizza person, but I would come back for this deep dish in a heartbeat. We did cheese and pepperoni half and half and I only had room for one, albeit massive slice, but I think it's this particular slice I think about on the rare occasions that I crave a pizza. We also got the italian salad and wings which were pretty good, but frankly just a way to kill time while waiting a well-deserved hour of the pizza. read more
12 days ago
4++ this place was highly recommended to me from a friend who grew up in the Chicago area now lives in Los Angeles. He says it's the place where the locals eat in Chicago. I definitely had to make a stop here when I was in town for a beer festival a few years back. Now because we were in town for a limited time, we were trying to make things more efficient by getting takeout and bringing it over to a brewery close by. That said, I hope my next visit here is to actually dine in and experience the vibe and service more. The ordering process and takeout process was pretty easy. I have to say. The people were friendly. As for the pizza it's really good. The slices are really big and thick so i could only eat one or two tops. As good as the pizza was, I have a feeling it might be better if you actually sat at the restaurant ate it completely fresh. I'll be visiting Chicago again soon, so hopefully I can make a stop here. read more
The staff here were amazing. They were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant is bigger than it seems when you first walk in. There are two floors. We're visiting Chicago and made a reservation months ago but got lost so arrived 30 minutes late. The host let me know that reservations are canceled after 15 minutes if you don't arrive. But they made a new one which was an hour and a half wait but ended up being an hour. The food to me was eh which is why I'm giving a 3. I got the pan pizza and it looked really good and the crust was amazing but the sauce was bland. I tried adding salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and oregano but unfortunately, it was still bland. My girlfriend loved hers though and I would go back. I would just try something else. read more
Pequod's is a staple for Chicago pizza, and a great spot to grab dinner with a group. It gets extremely busy, so securing a table takes a bit of planning. We ordered the pepperoni deep dish and the pepperoni tavern style. The deep dish arrives in a cast iron pan, featuring caramelized crust that edges on burnt for a perfect, crispy crunch. The base is thick and doughy, layered with some mozzarella, a tasty sauce, and slightly charred pepperoni. The tavern style provides a nice contrast. Served cut into squares, it has a solid thin crust that holds up nicely under some melted cheese and loads of flat pepperoni. This remains my absolute favorite deep dish in Chicago, and I go anytime I'm in town visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation well in advance because walk-in wait times get incredibly long. read more
Pequod's Pizza was quite a wait, even though it was very early in the day, so I highly recommend a reservation. I was fine waiting for a spot at the bar, however. Speaking of the bar, I got myself a pint of the Golden Road Mango Cart, which did have a fragrance of mangoes. I was a bit annoyed the bartender asked for my ID thinking I was a high schooler (I guess white people in Chicago generally don't have any meaningful relationship with Asians compared to other major cities because this wasn't a one time thing - and I've been to a lot of cities), but at least he tried to smooth it out with a joke. Fine, moving on. I got myself a personal deep dish pizza, since this joint is known for their caramelized crust, although I did wish I got myself a small instead so I can have it delivered in the pan itself. Maybe next time, but I did eat the whole thing. The sauce was more on the bitter and acidic side. The toppings aren't layered and hiding underneath cheese like some other places, which is fine, but I did think it could've used more mushrooms and a more even distribution of toppings considering how thick the bread is. Overall it was worth going out of my way to try it once, as it was highly recommended to me, I'd say it takes #2 so far of all the pizza places I've tried in Chicago. Granted, I didn't have time or didn't come with anyone to share a bunch of things, but maybe next time. read more
2 months ago
Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time! Don't know that I'd consider it deep dish, more like Detroit style, but truly delicious pizza. Cheese corners were also super tasty. Definitely don't miss this spot! read more
Pequod's certainly took a popularity bump following The Bear's plug for their deep dish pizza...and rightly so. Their deep dish is amazing. Buuuuuuuuut......... Locals will tell you that it's their thin crust pizza that is the real show stopper. So it's your call. Your options are: 1) Tell your friends that you had deep dish pizza at Pequod's for them to ohh and ahh. 2) Go to Pequod's and get the thin crust and rep like a pro. 3) (my suggestion) go twice and try both and THEN tell your friends the pro tip about the really good stuff. Not for nothin', the staff there were so amazing and patient considering the constant flow of the people and pizzas. Even with the chaos, it's a great place for families (even with little kids), and groups. This place is a winner. As we say, "I recommend this venue without hesitation (or reservation - pun intended)." read more
4 star review as we ordered delivery 2 hours ahead for a pan and deep dish. However upon arrival we received 2 pan pizzas - disappointing as we were leaving Chicago that evening. Overall, the thin crust pizza was quite good! There was a hefty amount of pepperoni and the sauce was excellent . Just wish we got to try the deep dish read more
Pequod's is one of THE classic spots for a deep dish in Chicago and we were able to snag at 8:30 PM reservation just a few days before Friday night. I will note that we ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes before actually being seated and the pizzas have up to an hour wait if the restaurant is busy, so we actually got our pizza at about 9:30 PM. Cheese Corners: Some extremely standard triangle shaped cheese bites. Did come out piping hot with a good crunch and cheese stretch, which was nice, but definitely felt like a Sysco-esque appetizer. Deep Dish Pizza: The crust actually had almost a nice crisp at the bottom and a ton of cheese. Tomato sauce had amount of sweetness and they're very generous with the toppings. Overall, if you don't go crazy on the toppings, it's a solid deal and definitely a top tier deep dish experience. Just make sure you have a reservation and that you aren't in a rush. read more
Heard a lot about this place and got a reservation at 7:15 PM on a random Tuesday. We got two medium pan size and got left overs. They are big so for a party of 3, having two medium pan size felt a bit much. We got sausage and basil for one and a pepperoni and mushroom for others. Both came out at the same time and took approximately 40 minutes. Overall, definitely satisfied after 2 pieces and would come every now and then. read more
I came to this place to try the infamous Chicago deep dish! I arrived 10 minutes till opening and it was packed. They would not seat you unless you had a reservation. Upon being seated the waiter told us that they were short staffed in the kitchen and everything would be coming out in to go boxes. The food overall was okay nothing special. The deep dish was my favorite and the ranch was so good. read more
Quick take: Best Chicago deep dish Omg! I normally do not like deep dish pizza. This pizza is soooo good! Service was amazing. Learned from our server that the rolling pizza cutter is for the thin crust pizzas. They use the patchouli to cut the deep dish pizzas. We ordered a sausage and mushrooms pizza. The pizza sauce is so good! Loved the toppings. The crust wasn't too thick. It tasted very good. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Chicago. read more
I ordered a personal size and my goodness, that is a lot of pizza! I appreciated the generous portion of onions and jalapeños on the pie. I got it well done and the crispy crust was the best part. It's definitely a large portion of pizza and enough for two people to share. Be patient when ordering because it takes about an hour! read more
3 months ago
Before my trip to Chicago, a coworker told me, "You must get Pequod's while you're out there." While we had a packed itinerary, I made sure to fit in time to and I'm glad I did! I've had deep dish pizza before, but I was not prepared for this - the real deal. Pequod's was the right choice. We ordered two pies - a half vegetable and half plain pie, and a meatball pie. Honestly, we should have just got one pie because it was so much. It was delicious, but it was A LOT! We had leftovers for days. read more
3 months ago
SO GOOD! This was my first time trying Chicago deep dish and it did not disappoint. The service was great and our server was super helpful answering questions. The inside was cool with plenty of seating. Make a reservation ahead of time so you don't have to wait for a table to free up. The pizza does take about 45 mins to come out so be prepared to wait but it's so worth it. We ended up getting a bunch of toppings on a medium pizza which was perfect for two or three people. The pizza was fresh and the cheese was 10/10. Can't wait to try again during my next visit! read more
19 days ago
I'm pretty new to the deep dish game and really most Chicago style pizza but Pequod's was the best introduction I could ask for! Reservations: We were visiting Chicago and I was able to snag a reservation a week early but the time slots were either really early (before 4 PM or after 9:30 PM). Thankfully, I was able to turn on notifications for cancellations and got a better time slot, I'd recommend looking earlier than a week out if you want more flexibility Food: The pizza was all build your own style which was pretty nice! We did a small deep dish and it was great and incredibly filling, the small pizza was a lot of food for 2, I will say, but we wanted it to come in the cast iron pan. The blackened crust was incredible. After getting over the fact that I was eating pizza with a fork and knife, I really enjoyed it but I can't say I'd repeat this often for the sake of my health haha. It was a bit too heavy for me to want to have consistently but I'm sure that's part of the experience. I'd love to come back and try the pan style pizzas since those receive a lot of praise and are probably easier to eat more of Ambiance: this place is way bigger than I thought with multiple floors, the interior was great with the brick all around and a game or two always playing read more
The pizza here is delicious! Super cheesy and extremely filling, I love the sauce and topping ratio is perfect! The pizzas are very hardy, two slices are plenty filling. Great option if you are looking for an iconic meal in the area! read more
The wait time can be so long here, but the pizza is phenomenal and I'm all for it! I love deep dish and a good solid pizza and Pequod's delivers! A slice is a lot but it's so good that you end up eating more. You can also reserve via Tock, but beware that the normal dinner time can be booked out early! We got seated immediately upon check-in and service was nice and fast! Definitely prefer the deep dish over the thin here. My party just wanted to try the thin here as well since we've tried deep dish and like it.The wings were a little small (some pieces) but fried crispy and nicely with good buffalo and barbecue flavor. Until next time! read more
Definitely the best deep dish I've ever had. Not too cheesy, just the right amount of sauce, and the crispy crust is just so good. With a reservation, we waited about 45-50 minutes for a personal sized pizza so plan accordingly. Highly recommend the meatball topping - soft, flavorful, and pairs so well with the richness of the pizza. The personal size pizza was enough for two people - we each had two slices and left feeling full but not uncomfortably full. read more
Went to Pequod's on Sunday night. Reservations were done two weeks in advance. Were given a horrible table with no airflow or cooling, requested another table. The manager said no other available, did not offer any alternates. We walked out. No apologize by the manager. Food may be excellent but Surprised by the standard of service. Will think twice about going there again read more
Arrived at 10:30am on a Friday morning and we were first in line. People started trickling in afterwards and by the time they opened there were maybe 15 in line. Didn't seem like we needed a reservation even though we were asked if had one. Well if you were looking for a divey atmosphere, from the state of the bathrooms to the flat Diet Pepsi, ya found one here. Clearly this place has turned into a tourists' sanctuary, but that didn't stop the staff from giving us exceptional service. We ordered a medium pan pizza with extra pepperoni (the extra was a mistake and unnecessary lol) and half jalapeno with a half Caesar salad. The salad was.... a salad, nothing to write home about but completely essential to help cut the richness of the pizza. The pizza, Oh Lordy, what an undertaking. I don't think I'm qualified to judge a deep dish pizza, because I've had it only once or twice before. The crust was fine, the sauce wasn't sweet, the pepperoni was crispy the way I like it, and the best part was the crispy edges. It's just such a massive amount of food, just one slice almost sent me over. But it did feel like we got the quintessential Chicago deep dish experience that we were looking for. So look, we are totally glad we came. Just not sure if my arteries could do it again. read more
1 month ago
As a New Yorker, I love good pizza but I also understand New York pizza and Chicago pizza are 2 very different things. So many people referred me to other local spots and it's something about those places that didn't sit well. So after flying in and looking for something good and simple we ordered a small pie and salad for delivery. At first I thought it looked a little dark, but once biting into it was delicious and flavorful. The salad was also hands down a winner with the garlic dressing. read more
1 month ago
We came to Pequod's based on recommendations from locals. Although we waited 45 min for our pizza to come out, the pizza tasted outstanding and was the perfect portion for two people. While we were waiting, our server was also very generous and offered to charge our phones for us. We also got draft beers, which were very yummy and refreshing, and a great pair with the pizza. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
Pequods is amazing! This is a fork and knife, cheese pulling experience only for the brave. Chicago deep-dish pizza really does live up to the hype, just don't expect "regular pizza." It's gonna be heavy, take 30-45 minutes to bake, and one or two slices will fill you up so be prepared. Trust me it's all worth it. I went to both Perquod locations, and this one has such lovely city vibes. So many people told me to check them out. The service was great. I love that this location has two stories. This pizza is incredible as always. Already planning another trip back and I can't wait! read more
9 days ago
I love the deep dish pizza. It was my first time there, and I didn't know that it is better to make a reservation so my party ended up sitting at the bar. It wasn't the most comfortable way to experience a restaurant for the first time. read more
I used to have a lot of deep dish pizza back in the day when I visited Chicago more frequently. But its been a while, and this is my first time trying Pequods. Its a little far from the city, so got the pizza delivered (I'd heard that the pizza is still good after being delivered). It was totally fine, and I'm sure it was very close to the in store pizza. Really enjoyed it. Perfect ratio of meat to cheese to crust. Loved the sauce too. Small size is big enough for 2 Malnatis may have slight edge but this is my 2nd favorite. read more
A must try deep dish spot in chicago! I was a bit worried at first when I saw the burnt edges on the crust of our pie but that was the best part - it didn't taste burnt at all but rather had a crisp carmelized flavor that made it oh so good! We split the 10" pie between two people and it was more than enough. Ours was a simple pie with added sausage but the marinara was sweet and flavorful it was cheesy and again amazing crust! read more
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Are y'all byob?
They are currently not BYOB unfortunately but they have some of the best pizza in town
How is the pizza when you do take out? Does the crust get soggy? Do you ask to not have it cut?
It may get a little soft, but not a big deal. As long as your not traveling an hour
Is there a vegan deep dish pizza?
They don't use eggs or milk for the dough or sauce. It's vegan until you add cheese is how they say it.
My favorite pizza...trying to decide between reheating a takeout pizza or doing one of the par-bakes, which has turned out better for you all?
Order a 10inch frozen pizza
Do they take precautions during Covid?
Yes ! 100% They will check your temperature at the door. Social distancing is a must.
How much do they charge if you'd like to add multiple toppings? I see the price to add 1 topping
Each topping is just the same price added on
Do you have to order pizza in advance, do you have to call ahead?
Yes in most days and nights
How many people does a large pizza serve...pan and thin crust?
Pan Pizza (cut into slices; average person eats 2 slices) Large 14" - Feeds 3-4 people (8 slices)…
Has anyone tried the frozen pizza - cooked on your stove at home?
Yes, had it delivered. Seemed pretty decent. But also I have not had it fresh at the restaurant yet so I can't compare.
Does this place do delivery?
Yes, they do deliver. You will want to allow plenty of time for a 2 to 3 hour wait on a busy evening. They will give you a good estimate of the delivery time, and usually come in well before their promise. Here is information from their website:…
What is the difference in choosing Morton Grove location vs. Chicago?
We have 2 restaurants
Why don't you have online ordering options? GrubHub, Slice, or simply your own website?
Sorry but we don't
How long is the wait for a seat on a Thursday night?
Definitely depends on the ppl in your crowd and if there is a sporting event going on.
Does this place take reservations?
Sorry but we dont. Only priority seating requests
Does the kitchen open for late night on either Friday or Saturday (i.e. past midnight)?
2am
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