Pie-Eyed Pizzeria

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Good place to get a slice of pizza for lunch. Quick service and good service. Spacious. Location is great. Unique interior. They have the standard pizza pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese. Yet also they have some Louisiana hot sauce which is nice. read more

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Jayne E.

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Pie-eyed is our go-to for pizza in the neighborhood. Ian and crew are so nice, easy to talk to AND Rush was playing when I walked in tonight! I was so excited to hear music that I enjoy so much when I walked in. This is huge... they've got great pizza and great music! What more do you need? Really nice guys... always the freshest pizza hands down. I don't know of any other place that I make frequent trips to where they remember me. I love that. read more

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Lauren G.

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I'm pretty floored by some of these negative reviews - I thought Pie-Eyed was awesome! It's in my River West neighborhood and I finally got to try it recently. We got the Summertime Chi Pie and loved it! We also went for a thin crust and that didn't disappoint either. The crust was super crunchy which I love and the flavors were great. We did take out and it was ready and hot when promised. We would definitely eat here again! read more

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Spencer S.

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We live in the neighborhood and have always heard good things about this place. Today we stopped in for a few slices and had a great experience waiting for our pieces while chatting with the owner. The pizza was thin and crispy. The sauce was tangy and sweet. Safe to say that we will be back! read more

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Erika K.

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This place was recommended by a friend so we had high hopes but what a bummer. The crust here is not good - tastes like old cracker crust. The sauce is sweet and tastes like tomato paste. For the price point ($30+ for a large) Will not be eating here again. Cheese fries were decent. read more

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Haley L.

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Ok listen I just had the best god dang vegan pizza in Chicago from here! Vegan pepperoni and chz. It was so freaking flavorful, the chz tasted literally like dairy. I was nearly fooled. Vegans RUN TO PIE EYED. It's way too slept on!!!!! They don't have it in slices so you have to order a whole pizza but literally thats fine cause I need the entire thing haha read more

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Hika K.

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Nice guy working and few folks in and out It's just really overpriced. Got a 14 in "gourmet" pizza for 34 bucks. It's not bad but it's just a slightly nicer dominos meatzza with red peppers (which cost around 12-14 bucks). I think they are around 30-40% overpriced. Ranch tasted really good but it was a dollar for a small cup. Maybe this is normal price in Chicago? read more

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Anuj S.

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Recently did a pizza by the slice tour in my neighborhood of West Town and Pie Eyed Pizza was a cool though unplanned discovery. I was driving by towards another pizza slice place and happened to see the sign for Pizza slice. The pizza here was decent. Nice and crispy crust, which is my style of tavern pizza. Good stuff, although they didn't have enough sauce in the pizza. I think if they had had more sauce, this would've been a really good pizza. No other complaints. I'd give it 3.5 if I had that option. Price-wise at $5.75 or so for the slice, the pricing was just in-line with nearby pizza joints. I'm willing to give this place another shot in case the less sauce thing was a one-time miss. Love when you find something unexpected, though. read more

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Wendy H.

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This is how I imagine pizza would taste like if I successfully made it at home. There was a lot of tomato sauce and it moved the cheese around. I didn't like the crust so glad there wasn't much of it. But I felt that it could have been more crispier. The pepperonis was the only thing making it tasty. This is an 18" pizza so there was definitely enough. The price was average after a discount. Then again, I am a fan of Domino's and their garlic crust so maybe I'm not the best person to ask for pizza advice. read more

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Samuel M.

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I totally agree with another yelper in here that the Pizza tastes like Chuck E Cheese pizza. The crust tastes like day old flatbread. The sauce tastes as generic as Chef Boyardee. The only thing that was edible was the cheese and pepperoni. Plus, they say they're open at 11am, but they'll shoo you away bc they say they're not actually ready to open until 11:10am. And the people working there aren't too friendly. read more

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So disappointed with this place. I had it bookmarked for a long time, they have a huge sign on the window claiming the best slice in Illinois. Anyone that knows me, pizza is my love language. I was having a day and I realized how close I was to the spot and was excited to try a slice. The inside was shut down due to covid. I called in my order- they grabbed the slices and heated them out then brought them out. Took my first bit, just not impressed. Even though thin, it was dry. It lacked a little flavor so added crushed red. Then went for the ranch which was not fresh and definitely came pre-made. It had a strong soybean oil taste and unappetizing. Overall, did not enjoy and probably wont be back. 2 slices came out to $12. Gave it 2 stars bc I am hoping they are not doing their A game bc of Covid and they really are a much better slice. So wish them the best of luck and on to the next slice! read more

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Christina S.

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Pie-Eyed Pizza is one of my top 5 pizza places "for delivery" I am in love with their Thin Crust-Pepperoni, Sausage, Red Onion, Red Pepper and Mushroom, and Tomato Pie! Their Perfect Crust-holds up the sauce and toppings, is soft and evenly cooked!!! The cheese is authentic shredded whole milk mozzarella which makes all the difference for leftovers being heated up! They also sprinkle pizza seasoning on the finished pie! Oh My Pizza Pie- I have ordered a pizza every week for the last 3 weeks! Love it!!!!!!! read more

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Seth A.

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For $10 for a slice & fountain soda, they could really be making a better slice of pizza. As a matter of pride, guys, make a better slice of pizza. It's fine; it could so easily be better. You're charging $10 for a slice and a fountain soda. Surely could make this slice better. read more

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Ian C.

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Came in one day for lunch. Things I Liked: Size of slices of pizza Crispy pepperoni when they reheated it Good music Friendly staff Location (right outside of Chicago Blue Line stop) Things I Didn't Like: Pizza was reheated and had consistency of cardboard almost Two slices and a drink was $12. A bit overdone, but not too bad. Just an average pizza joint from what I can tell. read more

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Jen M.

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I just ordered a full pie for the first time as I usually stop in for just a slice and WOW not only did the pizza look delicious it is the best pizza in Chicago! Order thin crust pizza you can thank me later! Perfect pizzas I'm so happy I ordered! Thank you! read more

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Mick S.

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Best slice in Chicago, great family business where it's fun to catch either the owners or their mom for a quick chat for grab and go.

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Justin B.

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Squarely in the middle, Pie-Eyed is perfect based purely on when and why you are eating here. If it's late, you are coming off the L to walk somewhere else nearby, and you have $5-$6 in your pocket and you're looking for slightly-above-average pie, PEP is great. I came in for lunch one day and had a slice/fries/drink combo for $8, and it was fine. Lots of fries, so good value proposition...love the local brand soda that was on tap here. The single slice of pie was enough for me, and while it didn't make me think I was eating the magic that is the original Dante's Pizzeria, I was in the neighborhood of PEP and hungry and wanted to stay on the cheap. For that, it's great. If you are looking for an elevated culinary experience, look elsewhere! read more

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Vincent A.

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Reminiscent of Chuck E. Cheese, so like.... Do what you will with that information... Cheese 2/10 Sauce 0/10 Crust 7/10 Toppings 3/10 read more

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Nick F.

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This place does so many things right it's hard to decide where to start. The za is tasty, the staff is cool and the convenience is unparalleled. I typically try to hit this place at least once a week and have yet to be anything less than happy with my choice. The counter service slices are huge and accessible at the latest of hours. Their carry out pizzas are fresh and cooked to perfection. Love this spot! read more

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Daniel C.

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As usual. A great pizza. I always order the Monster Pie. I'd like to also give a shout out to some of their other items they have. I believe I only reviewed their pizza. My mom gets their Buffalo Shrimp. She loves them. Today she got the Buffalo chicken calzone. She liked it. I ordered their Italian beef tonight. I will say it was average at best. Kind of skimpy on the beef. Beef was a bit on the bland side. But they are not famous for that. I love their chicken strips. Dessert tonight was carrot cake. So good. But I've never had a bad pizza and tonight that streak continues. read more

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Natalia C.

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This is sad to say because Pie-eye Is my neighborhood pizzeria, but this is the worst pizza i have ever had. Frozen pizza from CVS tastes better, to be honest. I do have to say, I have only had it at night, so maybe its not at its prime.. but its not good. Do try for yourself, please, and give me your thoughts. read more

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Brent B.

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Purely a Mother's Day delivery order! Heart shaped pie with a rose upon delivery and she loved it! Moms is usually a deep dish person, but she raves about the pizza! Support your local restaurants during the stay at home order. (: read more

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Cassie E.

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Very good pizza! I prefer thinner crusts so this wasn't too thick, so I really liked it!

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David P.

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Crap pizza and on top of that they don't follow instructions for the pizza. Go elsewhere.

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Vincent K.

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8 years ago

Ordered the Mexican corn pizza for the month of May for delivery and it was delicious! Arrived on time and the driver was pleasant. I like their unique styles and everyone at work enjoyed it. A little on the pricey side but you do get great food, fun flavors, and friendly service. read more

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Foodie W.

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Horrendously bad. Horrendously overpriced pizza. Hard to tell which is worse, crust or sauce. $6.25 all in for a cheese slice. If this was a 99 cent slice place it would be overpriced read more

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Erika J.

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Their pepperoni pizza is very oily, leaves an unpleasantly sweet aftertaste in your mouth. The cheese reminds me of school lunch pizza. Meatballs in their meatball sub were flavorless and had a chalky texture (too much breadcrumbs maybe??). The 2 guys that served me were not very welcoming. read more

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Matthew J.

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No bad. Thin. Could use more Quality cheese. Guys are nice.I've found better. But not to compare here. Just not bad. Been here several time. Consistent. I'm sure Business would be better if there was parking. Good luck guys. read more

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Mina N.

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I really love this place for the tasty pizza slices. I don't like my pizza reheated and sometimes the pizza sits too long and they want to reheat it. Not good! I love that pizza fresh out the oven is the best. The dough is crispy and thin. The sauce is perfect a little on the sweet side just how I love and the cheese is perfect. They must use quality ingredients because you can taste it. There is seating available so if you want to eat in. The tables do lack attention most of the time and the music they play is a little too much on the ears Parking is terrible in this area read more

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Jess J.

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So nasty... The pizza sauce taste like tomato paste right out the can with a lot of other nasty seasoning on top read more

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Ashley A.

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My beau, best friend, and I found this place online as something to do in Chicago, so we ventured out. We were expecting something totally different, since this spot advertised a certain kind of brunch. When we got there, there was just one patron enjoying a slice, the cashier, and the cook. We could've easily turned around, but we decided to stay instead. We ordered the chicken Parmesan with fries, mile high calzone, and vegan pizza respectively. I also ordered the mushrooms as an appetizer. Everything was cooked to order for us, so there was a little wait. The mushrooms, portobellos to be exact, were piping hot and really tasty. The calzone was good. The bread for the chicken Parmesan was toasty just shy of burnt, minus that, the sandwich had good flavor and the shoestring fries that accompanied it were fried crisp, just how we like them. The vegan pizza was delicious. It was on a thin crust that had been toasted well enough that it had a little snap when you bit into it. We almost didn't get a chance to partake in this local spot, as there's some kind of construction happening in front of it, so the place isn't immediately seen. But, if you see the #66 Chicago bus stop, then you've found it and hopefully will give it a try. We did, and wound up having a good, local lunch. read more

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Ravi S.

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Not bad pizza. Good for a late night bite on the way home after a drink or three. Not anything to really write home (or a glowing Yelp review) about. Wouldn't mind coming again. Also, the fact that they're open super late and sell pizza by the slice really goes in their favor. read more

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Jillian L.

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Food was amazing, plenty of options. Reasonable delivery fee and wait. Can't wait to order again

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Lucas C.

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The pizza was only fine at best and by no means the best pizza I found in Chicago. So why the 3 stars -- I was super impressed by the fired Twinkie dessert something that arrived super crunch crispy & warm but most surprisingly kept its crunch and heat until AFTER we finished our pizza as if just pulled out of the fryer minutes ago. Is there nothing a Twinkie can't do?! read more

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Rachel C.

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Open late and sell by the slice! Best late night food in River West. They can also accommodate gluten free but you should call ahead. read more

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Anup R.

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Not sure why all the bad reviews. Great thin crust pizza. The slices are huge and good quality for a $5 slice. The prices are fair as well. Haven't tried their deep dish. read more

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Manuel P.

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Right off train. Had a beef friends has slices. Was great not expensive. It was a Monday and had wrestling on all tvs. Was fun

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Melissa H.

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Fantastic pizza!!! My husband and I have been ordering from Pie Eyed since they opened! They have always provided great food and fantastic service. We always look forward to ordering from here. They are also one of only places in the city where you can get pizza by the slice , which is an added bonus!! Spend your money here!!! You won't regret it! read more

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Kendra B.

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My husband and I stayed around the corner from Pie-Eyed while in Chicago. Located right off the L blue line, we were able to stop into this cute little place on the way back to our room late one night. Affordable and very good NY style pizza. We also tried the cheesy garlic bread, which was delicious. Would definitely eat here again next time we're in Chicago. read more

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1111 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
River West, Noble Square, West Town
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(312) 243-3735
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What time does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria open?

Pie-Eyed Pizzeria opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pie-Eyed Pizzeria opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday.Pie-Eyed Pizzeria opens at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria close?

Pie-Eyed Pizzeria closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.Pie-Eyed Pizzeria is closed on Tuesday.Pie-Eyed Pizzeria closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Pie-Eyed Pizzeria closes at 10:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Tue ClosedFri 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria take credit cards?

Yes, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have catering options?

Yes, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria does have catering options.

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have a happy hour?

No, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria does not have a happy hour.

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria serve alcohol?

No, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have TVs?

No, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have bike parking?

Yes, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria has bike parking.

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have outdoor seating?

No, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have parking?

Yes, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pie-Eyed Pizzeria have free WiFi?

Yes, Pie-Eyed Pizzeria has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pizza (Slices & Whole Pies), Calzones, Salads, Italian Beef, Meatball Sandwiches, Chicken Sandwiches, Wings, Fried Shrimp, Appetizers, etc...

History

Established in 2004.

Pie-Eyed Pizzeria is a family owned business that has been in existence since 2004. We saw the need for a new pizzeria in the under-served and growing West Town neighborhood. There were especially no options to eat late on the weekends. We had been making homemade pizza for years and knew that with our recipe and a commitment to quality, we could make this work. We make our dough fresh daily and use fresh ingredients. We also use 100% Sorrento mozzarella cheese. Our appetizers are fried using high grade oil that contains no trans-fats. We serve a wide variety of juices that contain only natural sugar and no high-fructose corn syrup. We are also a very environmentally friendly establishment. We recycle every box, can, and bottle used in any ingredients that are shipped to us. We personally believe in small business and try to avoid chains and corporations in our personal lives and take that approach in running our business.

Meet the Business Owner: Ian M.

Before Pie-Eyed opened I had experience in restaurants, corporate concessions, advertising, nightclubs, and sales. I believe my well rounded background has offered me experience and expertise in many different areas directly impacting the success of my business.

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Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday. I will first start with a MAJOR TIP:…read more ******** UBER HERE. UNLESS YOU PLAN ON CIRCLING THE BLOCK, PARKING IN GARY, IN, OR GETTING INSANELY LUCKY -- THE PARKING IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE. ********* Darkly lit place with lots of wood - reminded me of a tavern look with wooden booths and bar tops We checked in and ordered a couple of teas and waters. Our waitress was nice even giving the usual shpeal I heard her tell the 10 before us and the 5 after us I overheard. We ended up ordering and splitting the one pounder pizza pot pie. We went with the vegetarian marinara sauce. This was very very good - hot but not piping hot. I really liked the crust - it was nearly perfect. Overall, I'm glad we knocked this off the list - for lunch I would plan on being there at open as they filled up pretty quickly after we got there.

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4.1(117 reviews)

Recently this place has been bought up by my friends and I had no idea! It's still so popular that…read moreyou have to be on top of getting reservations and it is difficult because it's a small space. After coming and being biased towards pizza I can see why it is constantly packed! Overall one of my favorite thin crust in the city. Amazing crunch and ingredients were tasty. You choose what to add to your pie and In terms of my favorite of the 3 I got were sausage + mushroom, hot honey + pepperoni, and italian beef. 9.2/10

This place feels casual and loud upbeat music blasting. It's super loud though, like you're…read morebasically shouting across the table. Service was fine, not super present but they did check in at the right times. The pizza is the star here. Easily one of the best crust textures I've had. Super thin, super crispy, and holds up without getting soggy. 9.7/10. The pepperoni + hot honey combo was perfect. The flavor was amazing and everything just worked together perfectly. 9.8/10. The Italian beef + giardiniera half was good too, more savory and heavier, but the meat had more of a pulled texture than actual than expected. 7.5/10. The seafood skillet didn't really land for me. It had too much wine flavor and the breadcrumbs got soggy fast. 4/10. Overall, come here for the pizza only. That's what makes this spot worth fighting for reservations.

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Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern

4.3(976 reviews)

4.2 mi•Uptown

My FAVORITE pizza spot in the city. Tons of TVs so they're guaranteed to have on your game. I've…read morenever had to wait long either in person or for carry out. Their apps are honestly slept on!! Their buffalo wings deserve their own spotlight - huge, perfect spice, and it's making my mouth water just thinking about it! This time around we ordered the fried zucchini and while these were just as freaking good, don't let the vegetable in the name deter you away! Their classic thin crust pizza has that nice cracker crust and always leaves me wanting more. I've never had a bad time when I visited Michael's and I usually bring all my family or friends visiting from out of town to try the REAL pizza of Chicago!

I came here to watch the epic Smackdown Bears vs. Packers game, and it was packed to the gills with…read moresuch vibrant energy on a Saturday night. I love that vibe. Found my party and immediately ordered a pint of beer. We ordered some hot wings (the first ones they brought out were cold), and they were decent. We also ordered a supreme pizza, and I thought it was okay--unfortunately nothing to write home about. I found it a bit bland and just missing flavor. The onion rings, though, were absolutely fantastic. Service was top notch, and we were so well taken care of. I honestly can't imagine how they handled so many customers that night--kudos to the team. And the bathrooms were super clean, which I always appreciate. I'd definitely go back for a pint and to watch the game.

Lots of tvs and games

Deep dish sausage pizza

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Buffalo Wings

Robert's Pizza and Dough

4.4(1.2k reviews)

2.1 mi•Near North Side

If you one of you and a good meal, come here! Definitely get…read morea reservation as a lot of the seating is outdoors and of course, the beautiful weather with the breeze and the view makes this place really busy. It's on the river. We made a reservation and got seating outside on a Friday night. It was super packed.. We got to make your own pizza, I think the pizza needed a little more sauce. It was delicious, but less flavorful than I thought. The crust was great, not too thick like your usual Chicago pizza. Service was good quick and easy.

Had a great time at Robert's. We celebrated mother day here on a Saturday. We ordered calamari,…read morewings, drinks, and two pizzas, and everything was enjoyable. The service was great -- we even got a table touch from Robert himself. My only issue was with the bill at the end of the night. Our server brought us two different receipts with nearly a $50 difference and couldn't clearly explain the discrepancy. We paid the adjusted bill, but the experience left us feeling a bit uncomfortable.

1.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

It's all about the crust!

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Seafood Pizza!

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

4.5(234 reviews)

Just ordered tavern style mushroom/truffle pizza and it is truly the BEST I have ever had and I'm a…read moredeep dish Lou Malnati's fan! MUST try and thank you for making such a great pizza. We will be back!!

From the moment you walk in the door, Zarella feels like the proper Italian night out and well…read moreworth the 30 day wait to get a prime time reservation. The decor has beautiful art and dark wood all around, making it a cozy experience that's not too crowded or loud. Service is excellent and our server was attentive, making the birthday celebration of the evening extra special. The food....out of this world. One of the best tavern pizzas in the city. Food reviews: Truffle and mushroom tavern--light and well balanced. Delicate sweet notes from the red onion balance out the earthiness of the mushroom, truffle and charred crust. Cheese doesn't overwhelm the pie and compliments all ingredients with a salty bite Spicy vodka and sausage--so different than the first pie but equally as delicious! Vodka sauce has a deep flavor with only subtle heat. Sausage packs a ton of flavor. Heavier of the two pies since it had more cheese on it but my husband enjoyed Chocolate peanut butter sundae--birthday celebration treat brought by our server! Wow it's a must order. The puppy chow was an insanely smart ingredient to add for texture and bit of chocolate. Can't wait to return to try another specialty pie!

The super thin, perfectly cooked crust

Mozzarella sticks

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Chicken Piccata

Zazas Pizzeria

4.6(416 reviews)

2.9 mi•Lakeview

Stopped for a slice yesterday:…read more sold by the slice perfect balance of flavors, salty cheesiness, perfect crust nice folks under $10 for a slice of cheese and a coke, in the city, in this economy! Only wish it was closer

Really, really tasty food, but a bit overpriced for the pizza…read more The cheese curds were delicious and the small order was perfect as an app for 2. Both the garlic aioli and red sauce were perfect and the right amount to also be able to dip our pizza crust in. The hot honey pepperoni was excellent. It was not spicy, and the perfect amount of sweet. The fresh basil was a great touch and the ricotta made it pretty to boot.

1.3 mi•Noble Square, West Town

Grandmas pizza

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Grandma slice. It's not burnt...it's perfection!

Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails

4.1(33 reviews)

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. To start…read moreoff our server, Eli was so nice so knowledgeable helping us run through the menu He took incredible care of us throughout the night! That's at the tone for what became unforgettable night. Had the space debri salad which is basically a Greek salad with potatoes and I think in Italian vinaigrette Soooooooooooo for it!!! So delicious After getting it, my buddy had to get one too haha One of us had the moonwalk cheese, we go out for a lot of pizza together, and he said it was he thought his favorite of anywhere. Another one of our crew got the pepperoni pile up loved. And I got the sweet and salty space candy pizza With bacon, pineapple, pickled red onion, goat cheese, sambal. Genius, the goat cheese, instead of ricotta was the move for this pizza! All the flavors worked in perfect harmony.Nothing short of amazing. Cozy spot, super cool atmosphere, couple of old school arcade games like ninja Turtles let's goooo We had so much fun. The drinks were absolutely excellent as well. Oh my God cannot forget this drink program. Galactic gift basket and Jedi mind trick sooo fire. Speaking of perfect harmony, everything at sharpies coexist in a lovely harmony from the all the staff, to the vibe/ambiance and absolutely killer pizza and food. WILL BE BACK! Check em out! If ya know ya know

We did dine in last weekend at Sharpies. It's a small place but charming space-themed interior. The…read moreserver was great but there was a VERY loud trio at the bar literally yelling and laughing through our whole dinner which unfortunately affected the ambiance. For food - we ordered the blooming onion (forget what they call it), the wings, and two pizzas. My husband tried a gin cocktail and beer, both which he enjoyed. Onion 4/5 - tasty and good dipping sauce Wings 5/5 - crispiest wing I have ever had and they might be my favorite in Chicago... hot honey was delicious. Carmalized onion 3.5/5 - this was very tasty, perfect crispy edges and fluffy center. The flavor was good but could have used some acid to break up the richness Vodka meat pizza 4/5 - very tasty. I think the vodka sauce could be fine tuned but overall really enjoyed. We had pizza a lot lately so skipped the classics but if we come back I'd probably try the pepperoni and/or sausage.