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Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse

3.0 (339 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Outdoor seating

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Elizabeth L.

1st time & the pizza was old but the portion was worth the price.. might I add the cashier was very rude initially they asked if I'd like my pizza in a box but then when I thought about it, I had a bag and I told them no can they just wrap it she got a attitude poor customer service I won't be back

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Oso E.

The food is decent for a decent price. It's not too far of a walk for us, and we decided to check it out. The slices of pizza are enormous, and the specials are solid. I got the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich and the calamari, and my partner got a couple of slices. The sandwich was ok - a bit bummed the bread was cold for a hot sandwich, but the flavor was good. The calamari was a bit on the rubbery side, and sadly came with cocktail sauce instead of some of the house marinara. Again, decent but maybe not something I would order again. Natalie was a bright spot and super nice, and she made us feel at home. She took great care of us when everyone else seemed sort of disinterested. Even wearing a mask, you could tell she was smiling, and she just had a great attitude and seemed to genuinely care that people were taken care of. Natalie rocks! This place is great for reasonably priced Italian in a city of overpriced Italian.

Shay R.

Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse is a Pros: - They have daily specials that allow you to try the different dishes at a reduced price. - They haven't shrunk the size of the pizza slices like many places in the area. - They have a variety of slices and those slices qualify for the Tuesday buy one slice get one free! - The inside of the restaurant is clean and large. They have ample tables that could easily accommodate different group sizes. - The staff is very friendly no matter how busy the restaurant gets. Cons: - They don't stay open that late during the weekday so it makes it hard to do a late night pizza run. - The food is hit or miss. I recently had a sandwich that was essentially an Italian beef with mariana sauce and cheese on it. The beef was so dry that it was crumbling and it was tasteless. I tried my hardest to add condiments to make it edible but I ended up tossing it. Luckily it was on the buy one sandwich get one free so not too much money was wasted.

Thursday Deal - 50 cent wings (must buy at least 10)
Vanity H.

Came here with my boyfriend per his recommendation. He did say it was much better his first time which was a couple years ago. He went in as I waited outside with our dog and chose the type of pizza. I went in after to see and they do have different options for slices and I appreciate that. I'll start by saying that their wings are really good and we went on a Thursday where the deal was 50 cent wings (must buy a minimum of 10). Such a great deal on some yummy wings and they have different flavor options but we chose buffalo. The pizza failed us - specifically the deep dish. The pepperoni one had chewy crust but I enjoyed the sauce and cheese. The deep dish was sausage and everything was fine until I saw the dough of the crust wasn't fully cooked. It tasted uncooked and doughy so I couldn't finish it. I recommend their wings for sure haha

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I don't usually do this but given the decline of this once pretty decent pizza place after its expansion and my need for a reminder to never buy their product again, I will let you in on my experience. I asked for pie cut, they sent bite size, it was over an hour before it got here. The pizza was so soggy the driver had to tell me to put my hand under it or the box would collapse. I ordered "The Works" pizza you could hardly taste the green peppers and it had a sour taste like someone sprayed lemon juice on it. Not the quality I expect for over 50 bucks. Since they opened the Granville "Bakehouse" the Western avenue location won't deliver to me after ordering from then since I was a teenager. Oh well there is always Golden Crust on Kedzie. So long Pete's.

I ordered the rib deal and they were the tiniest ribs I have ever seen in my life. They could not have been from a full grown animal. I have ordered this meal twice before and the ribs were great, the perfect size so I don't know what happened. I will not be getting it again knowing that it can be this inconsistent.

Paul J.

When you're looking for a late-night bite, Pete's fits the bill! Good-sized slices and all kinds of sides, whatever you might crave, including subs and desserts. The folks are friendly, there's always a gaggle of kids from the college up the street, and there's life in this corner joint. We got various slices of pizza (thin crust) and sides of fries and salads. And we sat and talked, then ate some more, then talked, then ate some more, next thing you know they're closing for the night. This is the place to hang out and get a good meal. If you're in the area, stop on by! Pete's is pretty good!

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Devante B.

I got pepperoni pizza, sausage deep dish, and 10 hot wings and it was worth the train ride from the Southside. Friendly service (though I couldn't bring my dog in unless he was a service animal) and everything done in a timely fashion. Feels like a classic old school pizza joint where you can sit down with family and friends, enjoy the ambiance and the slices!

a hamburger with cheese on it
Rob S.

This place used to be incredible and has been one of our go to spots. Our last order was horrible. The pizza was way undercooked. The buns on the cheese sliders were stale, the burgers were like little hockey pucks, and the cheese... well, just look at the picture. I have attempted to contact the management, but have not received a response.

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Good thin crust pizza--not soggy. And they have a 2-for-1 special on Tuesdays. Definitely better than Jet's or Topper's!

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The pizza left was on my doorstep for 10 minutes in this cold weather. No text msg or phone call. So not happy to have cold pizza

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Ordered a full pie the works well done and it was cooked just right. The ingredients were all fresh and flavorful.

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