This was flagged as one of the best pizza places in all of Illinois so it's been on my to try list for a while. Located on Seminary Street, cute shops surround and on street parking available. Unassuming from the outside and purely historic, refurbished, recycled everything inside. Jazz and classic rock was playing on a record player. Staff was lovely and helpful with questions. Order at the counter and take a seat. Glasses are chilled, no ice. Canned sodas, water, alcoholic beverages available. Pizza has 4 sizes, specials and make your own. Sandwiches, salads. I chose the goat cheese and herb pizza and it was sooooo good. Chewy yet crunchy, the crust is perfection. Takes 20-30 minutes when not just. Worth the wait. Will definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

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I believe that my search for the BEST PIZZA in the world (outside of Italy) has ended. "BAKED PIZZA" in Galesburg, Illinois (you read correctly, ILLINOIS!) serves an unbelievable pie. I had a five hour layover between Amtrak journeys (Southwest Chief and California Zephyr) so wanted to have best possible nosh in this Abraham-Lincoln-Slept-Here town within walking distance from the train depot. Thanks to Google Maps, Baked Pizza was top on the list. Sadly, they are closed on Sundays - my scheduled stop in Galesburg. So, I went to another local pizza place. That was an unfortunate disappointment. But, say hallelujah!, my return trip was on a Wednesday, so Baked Pizza was my highest priority. And color me grateful to Google Maps! Fortunately, I found this little hole-in-the-wall without difficulty. I entered into a brick sided wonderland. It must have been a white rabbit that led me there. I could not believe my otherworldly experience. I was greeted by the most cordial of greeter, Estefania. She was ever so patient and accommodating with my hearing disability. Baked Pizza was off to a great start! I took my time deciding which of the Lewis Carroll's fantasy pizzas to choose while I sipped their Two Hearted IPA. The Herbs and Goat Cheese was the winner. And what a winner it is! Dominated by basil, the herbs are fresh and wonderful. The mozzarella are geniusly complimented by the gentle goat cheese. And the herbs! Youd think that you were in Provence! Finally, and not at all leastly, the garlic oil is a finishing touch without equal. I admit that I dismissed the garlic oil as an advertising gimmick. Nay, I say! This seemingly add-on is essential. It is a must for the definive crispy crust! IMO, there is no equal. So, the next time you're within 500 mile if Galesburg Illinois, try Baked Pizza. You won't be sorry. read more

baked - Herbs and Goat Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

When I heard a pizza joint made the Yelp Top 100 in my old college town, I knew it was a must try! We were not disappointed. Like many rural establishments, baked's seating area is adorned with piecemeal furniture on a well worn floor. In short, baked works with what they were given. That being said, the decor is not why you visit this establishment. The eclectic pizza toppings make for a unique flavor profile. During my two visits I've tried the Beef & Blue, the Super Cheese (add Italian sausage), and cheesy bread appetizer. All were solid; definitely will be back. My only struggle during the meal was not realizing the walls were open to chalk drawing. Leaning against it in a black hoodie provided a few challenges, but nothing that would derail my overall opinion. As I will be back and forth to the 'burg over the next few years, baked will be one of our top choices for dinner. The addition of wine available by the glass (served in a half pint Ball Jar) is a perfect accompaniment! read more

baked - Don't lean against the walls. #chalk - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

Stopped in yesterday and bought two take-n-bake pizzas. Got them home to the quad cities and they didn't have any cheese on them all sauce. Sad to say it was huge waste of effort and money read more

Super yummy! Goat cheese pizza was even better than it sounded (really rich in a great way)

From the moment we entered the building I loved the vibe. The simplicity of decor and ordering at the counter was refreshing. We loved the pizza and the cold beer. Thank you read more

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I am known as Pizzaman! I have had a life long quest to find/create the best pizza. My quest is over! White sausage pizza and Yukon gold pepper pizza were amazing. Crust sauce toppings primo. Cool funky atmosphere. Friendly. Chalk art and vinyl record collection that they put to great use. My favorite discovery was Neil Young After the Gold Rush and More of The Monkees! Fun and funky. My only regret is that they are 2 hours away. Probably better for my diet. read more

This is my most favorite place for Pizza. It's non matching tables and vinyl record music make the atmosphere even more interesting and enjoyable read more

baked - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

Food and service are amazing! Pizza combinations are interesting and delightful. Ambiance is laid back.

Super rude and the girl in the back was clearly vaping where the food was prepared. Just felt unwanted the whole time we were there. Will not be back. read more

I've been trapped in Galesburg for 6 hours due to a train layover. I'm carrying 3 bags of luggage and look could easily be mistaken for a homeless person. I decided to come into Baked because of their reviews. I was not disappointed. I ordered a 12" Half Pepper Corn and half Brisket and Blue cheese pizza to go. My train is about to arrive shortly and the pizza box is empty. 10/10 -Christian (The homeless looking guy that walked in) read more

I dined at baked for the first time with my husband and in-laws on Saturday, 02/18/23. We had reservations for 4:30. Reservations are highly recommended, as we witnessed several people being turned away during our visit. It's an interesting restaurant, with mix-and-match retro kitchen tables and chairs. The walls are painted with chalkboard paint, and they supply chalk for patrons to decorate, if they wish. They have a large collection of vinyl records and played The Beatles' Revolver while we waited for the pizzas. My in-laws chose soda to drink, which is served in cans. I noticed a couple of fellow patrons drinking beer from cans as well. My husband and I chose water, and we were handed mason jars from a freezer and directed to water pitchers with spigots on a self-service table that also contained straws, napkins, etc. We ordered the white sausage pizza, super cheese (one with provolone and mozzarella, and one with mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and goat), beef and blue, and my father-in-law ordered sausage and pepperoni. The pizzas were very good, and the service was excellent. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I would gladly eat here again. Perhaps in the future I'll be more adventurous and try the potato pizza! read more

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The place is a fabulous little restaurant. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. The cheese sticks were great. The beef and blue pizza wasn't our favorite, but we are always traveling and looking for different things to try. The drinks come in a can except for tea and water and they come in mason jars read more

baked - Cheese sticks - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

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We recently visited Baked after reading the reviews. We were not disappointed. It's a quirky little joint. Nothing special inside. Personally, I'd spruce it up a bit, but that's me. That being said, the pizza was excellent. The crust, the toppings, all excellent! We Had a simple pepperoni and sausage. Very tasty. Quality ingredients. We'll be back! read more

This is supposed to be one of the 100 best? As you can see, the crust is burnt. At least I got refunded. read more

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Stopped by for quick lunch with daughter. I have been to Baked couple time prior and wanted to introduce her to some great pizza. Small and unique atmosphere. Staff is friendly and very helpful with pizza choices. She fell in love with freshness, quality ingredients and off the wall selections of toppings. Will definitely return. read more

baked - Tomato artichoke pizza with pesto sauce - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

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The two employees I saw during my visit were wonderful. Their service was friendly & quick, well, maybe not so quick on the baking of a deep dish pie, but as quick as could be expected ;) I got a pie with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, red onion & bell peppers & it was exquisite! The crust was perfect, the sauce to cheese & toppings ratio was on point, I couldn't imagine lucking into a better spot while just hopping off the train waiting for my connecting bus. The staff offered to let me keep my bags there as I went next door to grab a coffee, but I felt it was best to not put anything extra on them & just haul my belongings with since it was just the two of them & my stuff shouldn't be their responsibility. I doubt I will ever make it back to Baked, but if I pass thru Galesburg again, they're at the top of the list! read more

baked - Deep dish custom za!! Better than I remember Giordano's! Sausage, bacon, red onion, bell pepper & mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

Amazingly good pizza with a well-baked, chewy crust and creative toppings. The staff all seem very busy but are kind and helpful, and the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. My favorite. read more

Delicious pizza! Fun and interesting topping and the crust was both crispy and chewy. So good!

I'm not a pizza connoisseur by any means, but baked makes some of the best pizza I have ever tried! Their crust is the perfect mix between crunchy and chewy, and all of their toppings that I've tried are amazing. The restaurant has a unique ambiance and is quite small, so I would recommend reserving to make sure you get a seat. Highly recommend! read more

baked - Uncle Punks + White Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN TOWN!! You'll Love the Pizza here!! Every time I'm in Galesburg. I always have to get some pizza here. I think they have taco pizza too. read more

So many great options for dine in or carry out. Friendly, helpful, attentive customer service. I ordered a pizza, knowing I'd have a 30 minute wait, so I went next door to Craft for an superb cocktail. Finished that just in time to pick up my pizza. And the pizza was so amazingly good. Got the 12 inch which was too much for one meal. The 5-star reviews say it all. read more

baked - beef and blue: brisket, onions, green pepper, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, chili flakes, and smoked blue cheese - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

First time at this small but roomy pizzeria. Really like the vibe in here! Very casual, great place to take a date or the family. We ordered three different pizza's and garlic bread. All were awesome! I especially love the house sausage they put on the pizza's. Want to try the stuffed pizza next time! read more

baked - Yummy garlic bread, with baked written in sauce! - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

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Truly fantastic and creative pizza! Worth waiting in line, especially for seasonal specials like sweet corn pizza. Yum.

Excellent restaurant- fantastic pizzas and salad - decent wines and and tasty loaf of bread. They have tons of vinyl so you can listen to albums while you eat. Surprised to find a place that has this high quality pizza in Galesburg Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I have a special bond with the potato pizza here; it's probably our favorite pizza ever. It's just a cool place to hangout, eat some pizza and listen to some great vinyls. Definitely check it out!!! read more

Finally got to enjoy the deliciousness of a local pizza joint.. seems a crude way to refer to the best pizza location in Galesburg, but it is a cool pizza hang out with funky decor and music from a record player that will warm your soul. The best ingredients are sourced locally.. recipes are homemade.. just plain simple and good. The soup and salad made the pizza the appetizer.. fantastic restaurant. Don't pass this friendly place if you are hungry. read more

Great atmosphere, the eclectic mix of blues and jazz music adds to the charm of this cozy restaurant. Service was friendly and the food was out of this world! Try the potato pizza, and the olives and almonds are served warm which makes them super yummy . You can easily make a vegan meal from the menu offerings...if you're in the Galesburg area definitely stop in! read more

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I have no idea why I have not tried Baked until now. I get so frustrated ordering pizza from most of the pizza places locally here in our small town. Our local newspaper had a article that Baked was rated the number 1 pizza place in Illinois, so I had to try it the exact day that I read the article. I found it a little hard to decide what type of pizza to order so I chose 3 types, with help from the person who answered the phone when I called to order. I am not exaggerating to say that each of the 3 pizzas was outstanding. It would be really hard for me to pick a favorite of the three. I ordered carryout but I can't wait to go there to dine in and experience the cool vibe that the restaurant has. The prices are outstanding, the service was so good that I actually tipped them even though I didn't dine in. It's so refreshing to know that I have finally found a exceptional place to order pizza that is truly authentic! Ty Baked! Congratulations on being voted number 1. You deserve it! Keep up the great work! read more

baked - Beef and Blue pizza! Absolutely fantastic. My first time at Baked, but definitely not my last. - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

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AMAZING PIZZA! Great food, great staff, and great atmosphere. I would highly recommend going to Baked Pizza!

Best pizza in Illinois! Worth going out of your way to eat here. Do not miss. You can even write on the walls.

Decided to try a new restaurant, so we drove over to Galesburg and got two pizzas, white sausage & portabella and swiss. We went a little earlier to avoid it being too busy. You could tell they were slammed with orders, but they still provided a recommendation for pizzas to choose. Did not take move than about 20 minutes to get the pizzas, which gave us time to look at all the chalk art and chat. We did witness a customer ahead of us being quite insistent about a pizza they wanted that wasn't on the menu with random ingredients that aren't on any of the pizzas. If you're going here stick to the menu and you won't leave without the delicious pizza. We will be back! read more

baked - Portabella & Swiss pizza - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

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Delicious food, great vibe, excellent service, and quality customer appreciation. I just love this place. The options for toppings are great and tasty. They really took care of us. read more

Stopped for lunch and the pizza was great! Interesting choices of pizza and their soup was tasty.

Just dropped some Crops, Justice product off at the dispensary and seen a restaurant called "Baked"! Thought it was super fitting, pizza is amazing!!! read more

baked - Pizza Near Me - Galesburg, Illinois

I love this place! I stopped by last week and had half corn pizza and half brisket and blue. My son had classic pepperoni pizza. Both were excellent. Fun hippy atmosphere. Delightful friendly service. Next time we are in galesburg, we will definitely stop again. read more

Our son is a student at Knox, and we frequently visit baked when visiting him. Our dinner this evening was especially delicious. Every unique pizza on the menu we have tried is good, and you cannot go wrong building your own either. And, the prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

This restaurant will beat any pizza place in Chicago. Best deep dish you'll ever enjoy!!!

Came to visit my mom and we tried this cute little place. We had never been there. It is so good! Great pizza, our salad was huge and good. Just yummy! Great staff who are very kind and friendly! read more

Every bit of yes. My favorite pizza here was the kale, wow, all the flavors are perfectly matched and the crust is a crispy compliment to the toppings. Don't mess up and forget to order this pizza. I've also tried the fried-green tomato duck egg pizza as well as the pizza Margherita. Plus. They play vinyl in here, what a fun and cool vibe. You're messing up if you haven't had a visit here! read more