An Evanston staple, Bob's Pizza is a super lively casual spot serving pizza and drinks. They have a lot of screens/TVs up and they were showing the GSW vs Minnesota game the day I went. I just got a 2 towns cider. As far as ciders go it was on the more dry side, not overly sweet. It was pretty yummy read more

Bob's Pizza - 2 towns cider - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

So bummed this is closed. RIP pickle pizza, you were iconic. Evanston has a billion boba places but not enough good pizza places.

Graduation party picked up a nice selection of their pizzas. Being from NJ, pizza is its own food group! I tried the cheese, mushroom white, and sausage. All were good. Those who like the pickle pizza went crazy over that. Ingredients were high quality. Nice crust and sauce. Big in size and price. I can see how the BOGO is epic for those in college. Only complaint is that crust had a good 2" with no sauce or cheese. Crust was definitely delicious, but I just don't prefer that much bread without toppings! Definitely a hit! read more

I've had Bob's Pizza at a few Yelp events and have always enjoyed all their pizzas. I went in for their happy hour pizza deal from 4-5 pm Monday - Thursdays for a BOGO. I got a pepperoni pizza and spinach pesto pizza. Both were ready within 15 minutes and were delicious! The crust is chewy but not too thick so you can eat a few slices without feeling really full. The red sauce they used for the pepperoni pizza was flavorful and you could tell it's homemade. I also got the Brussels sprouts appetizer that was crispy, slightly acidic from the lemon but really delicious. It was a bit oily so not you're healthiest appetizer. There's paid street parking around the area. The restaurant was really clean with lots of booth seats. The staff were efficient, friendly and professional. read more

Bob's Pizza - Spinach Pesto And Stracciatella Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Fist time at Bob's. Heard many good things from fellow yelpers so I just had to drop by and try myself. I'm usually a tavern pizza kind of guy squares, hate the slices. But with Bob's pizza, I'll let it slide on the slice. It's Jan 2 and my "no pizza for the year" resolution already broke. It was worth it. Most excellent pizza, the crust was perfect (I'm a crust guy). The pickles was frankly a bit weird. Not often my default, but I tried it because it's different. Came with some mortadella as well, it went well together it's a dill flavored pizza with some sour that brought out the flavors. The mushroom was my fav of the two. Good texture on them, I think the onions added a good touch. I did takeaway this occasion - they have a bogo deal on pizzas (either carryout or in restaurant) between 4-5pm on the weekdays, so definitely going to be on my radar going fwd whenever I have the pizza crave. I think I got there at 3:58 when they just opened their front door and the system was not primed for the bogo yet. If I was down the block I'll probably order once a week. Gotta try the other pizzas on the menu. The space is a great place to catch a game, lots of tvs. And was wonderfully decorated post the winter holiday period. Parking kind of difficult on Davis Street. All meters. read more

Bob's Pizza - Pickles? On pizza? - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I haven't been to the other 3 locations but this is one convenient spot for me. I missed the Yelp event here but was able to dine in and was very much impressed with the size of the restaurant, the cool decor and casual atmosphere. The pizzas are huge too and they are flexible and will allow to order half and half pizzas. With this flexibility in ordering, you can try four different pizzas by just ordering two half and half's. So that's what we got, because who doesn't like left over cold pizza in the morning. Moreover, with my air fryer oven, I can now make left over pizza as crispy as ever. Of the 4 types I would say the wild mushroom with Brie was thee best. You can really taste that mushroom and cheese in each and every bite. The arugula with sausage and the Margherita were fine too but I would still say that the mushroom was the best of the pizzas. I didn't get into the Korean BBQ chicken pizza, there was was plenty of meat but it didn't really resonate with me. Because of the aforementioned, I'd probably get an entire mushroom pizza next time due to it being so flavorful. I understand that they have a popular pickle pizza, sorry but that sounds a little salty for me. Like an acquired taste for anchovies on one's pizza. I do like the overall vibe of the restaurant will be back for more!! read more

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Bobs pizza is a Chicago town favorite that makes their own "Pilsen-Style" bread using Old Style Beer. Talk about something more Chicago. It's a nice cross breed between New York (thin and big) and Neapolitan (soft). Super delicious! Next time I think I'll ask for it well done to get an extra crunch. TRY THE PICKLE PIZZA. I know it sounds funky, but there's something about that cheese, salty pickle, meat combo ... FLAVOR EXPLOSION. Vibes were immaculate! The inside decor took me my surprise. Very unique , mirrors covering walls, bunker like booths, HUGE, and they even had one of those 12 foot skeletons. Cool place to hang out. read more

Bob's Pizza - Pickle Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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A fabulous pizza place, might be our new go to pizza spot. We did a carryout order during their happy hour deal. BOGO for any pizza from 4-5pm (4pm is right when they open), Mon-Thurs. We did a carryout order right when they opened at 4pm and the order came out pretty quick, done by 4:15pm. We got the Pickle pizza and the Wild Mushroom pizza. Both of these pizzas were delicious. The crust was not over cooked, just how I like it, not burnt. I had seen a lot of reviews for this place and had to figure it out for myself. It held up and we will be back to try some more pizzas on the menu. read more

Bob's Pizza - Wild mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Just your basic bar but the pizza was heavenly! We had a specialty pizza which had spinach pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and stracciatella cheese. The sauce had good flavor; the crust was crispy and also tasted great. Friendly waitstaff! Highly recommend. read more

Dare I say, this is one of my new favorite pizza spots?? I think so. I went to the Evanston location but they also have locations in Hyde Park, Old Town, and Pilsen. Me and my friends went on Saturday during St. Patty's weekend and fortunately it wasn't super busy. The Evanston location is pretty spacious with a big bar area and lots of TVs good for watching sports. Plenty of seating too! Appetizers: We ordered the cheese curds and the fried pickle chips for the table to start. Both were very good! The batter on both apps were light and not super heavy. Kind of greasy but that's expected. The pickle chips were more thinly sliced. I would recommend both! Bob's sausage pizza: This pizza made my eyes widen after the first bite. Yes, it may seem like your average sausage pizza but the pickled onions really made a difference. So so good! Also their presentation gets a 10/10 from me it just looks so appetizing!! Wild mushroom pizza: Perfect for the plant eaters out there! This pizza was amazing and packed with so much savory flavor. They aren't skimpy with the mushrooms either. Not to mention the brie on top made it *chefs kiss* read more

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Great food. Great service. Nice casual atmosphere. Will definitely come back. Walked in and got seated quickly.

We drove about 50 mins to order Bobs pizza. We went for happy hour, which is between 4-5pm. The happy hour deal is buy one pizza and get one free. We order 4 different pizzas between two pies. 1st was pickle pizza, 2nd smoked chicken sausage pizza, 3rd wild mushroom pizza, and pesto pizza. All of the pizzas are delicious, but I think the pesto pizza stole the show. The pickle pizza is unique, but also really good (a close 2nd). Inside the restaurant you can find traditional dinning, private booths, and or bar seating with TVs to watch the game. When we went there was no street parking, we parked in a parking lot under a bank for 5 bucks. Our server was pretty great, he had great vibes, and was super kind. I would definitely go back. read more

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What a great pizza joint find in my neighborhood! Bob's pizza was on my bookmarks for the longest time and over the weekend, we finally carved out some time to visit Bob's. The restaurant is spacious and well decorated. I love the booths to the left and thankfully got an opportunity to sit in one of them. Bob was our server for the day and did an excellent job going over the menu and checking in on us often. Our family ordered the Sausage and Mushroom minus the onions and it was a hit! The pizza is somewhere between a thin and pan. Flavors were present and the pizza was simply savory. I don't enjoy pizza crust and tend to discard the crust but I actually enjoyed eating it. The dough is light and airy with a touch of crunch. Husband ordered the garlic parm wings and fries. The wings were decent but the fries sadly are a pass. Not sure if it was a one-off but the fries just tasted flat. Parking is metered street parking along Davis or any of the bordering streets. The food and service was good and we would make a return visit for in person or takeout. read more

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Bob's used to make satisfying 4.5-star pizza! We got to-go pizzas and salads every couple weeks. However, the consistency of the pizzas has gotten bad in the last year or so. Like, they forget cheese on a pizza, so all the sauce and toppings slide off in a gross wet soup. Or they dump toppings in a soggy pile in the middle, and each slice has a 3' deep crust with no toppings or sauce. The last time we tried Bob's, I bit down on a large (about 1.5") chunk of wood. See pic. One end tore my gums. I emailed them and they said, "We'd love to refund you but we're switching to a different billing software right now..." and I never heard back. They're really very lucky I'm not litigious, because I could have sued the crap out of them for putting a sharp foreign object inside a pizza. We will never eat from Bob's again. read more

Bob's Pizza - sharp wood chunk baked into Bob's pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I wouldn't go out of my way for Bob...pun intended. pizza was ok...maybe coz of the hype ...I was hoping to find NY style pizza outside of the city...the pizza itself was alright...but failed the folding test and the 'handle' is too doughy while the rest of the slice is too 'crunchy'... the sausage was really tasty! But the overall pizza flavor wasn't there tho... the pickled onion and wild mushrooms were not baked in, instead, literally add-on.... What really brought the stars down is the service. Mark was the only nice person there, otherwise, our server was brisk, the bar tender was like...too busy to even repeat the name of the liquor u asked, host is non existent even after you stood there for 10min while the place wasn't even full... read more

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Ive wanted to try this place for awhile and finally got around to. I did opt for delivery versus eating inside, so I am guessing fresh would be even better. The pizza arrived timely- we got Bobs pepperoni, which has basil on it as well and a side of garlic honey. Pizza was good, crust was chewy, sauce was flavorful. The garlic honey really tasted more just like plain honey it lacked the garlic flavor. Id skip that next time and try something else. Overall experience 4/5 read more

Bob's Pizza - Bob's Pepperoni Pizza Side of Garlic Honey - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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TLDR: Great pizza, great apps, great atmosphere. Food: Ordered the goat cheese app and the chicken sausage pizza. The app was delicious. Goat cheese had some slightly sweet red sauce in it and was served with delicious bread. Pizza was incredible. Red sauce was slightly sweet and pizza had a little honey on it. Goat cheese on it was great and chicken sausage was delicious too. Slices were massive. Will for sure go back and try more apps and other types of pizzas. Everything else: Servers were very friendly. Drinks were great. Decent beer selection. Atmosphere is really cool and is good for large and small groups alike. Can go to watch weekend football with all the tvs or for a low key dinner. Summary: Really enjoyed this place. Not your average pizza - it's unique and really delicious. Would give it a 4.5 instead of a 4. There is better pizza in Chicago but this is up there. All around great experience and you'll be happy you visited. I'll be coming back. read more

Bob's Pizza - Smoked Chicken Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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They stopped carrying gluten-free pizza so I can't eat anything here anymore. They weren't probably selling many GF pizzas, but all they have to do is keep a few in the freezer. Ten percent of the population has some problem with gluten, not just eh 1% of Celiacs. I'm starving with a large party and need to go eat elsewhere. read more

Fantastic pizza. You can't really throw it into a category. With the Pilsner crust it's really in a league of its own. I love cheese pizza. This was good as just cheese. However, I wish I'd have gotten some toppings. I know the pizza purists will hate this but pineapple, ham, roni and onions would create a super flavor power. Highly recommend. read more

Bob's Pizza - Just cheese yo! - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Great pizza in a fun atmosphere, booths are great for groups or people with kids, pickle pizza was unique and delicious but a little fancy for kids' tastebuds. Service was good and nice beer selection read more

The Yelpers were spot on here. The thin crust pizza is excellent as well as large-16". I loved the crispy crust. The center got soggy but the sauce cheese and toppings made it a non issue. We had the sausage special. They had a $5 burger special that night but I focused on the pizza. We had enough for 2 meals afterwards. The margarita was decent. read more

Bob's Pizza - Sausage specialty pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Delicious pizza! Especially recommend the turkey sausage, dried tomato, spinach pizza with goat cheese! Great environment too. Will be back!

Came to pick up my order, and was completely ignored for about 5 minutes (possible exaggeration, but at least 3 minutes). "Pickles" on pickle pizza were just cucumber, not pickled. Most unevenly sliced pizza I've ever seen. Distribution of toppings was comical. Every slice was wildly different. Fried cheese curds were kept in a hotbox, so melted, greasy and sogged out, but decent flavor. Do better read more

Gotta love Bobs, and it's probably more like a 4.5/5 -- the service is always so nice here and there's usually no trouble getting a table (unless it's trivia night!). Great place to watch a game, get a pitcher, and share a pizza. My favorite pizzas are the pepperoni or the sausage and onion -- so good. Pro tip -- ask for the pizza to be a bit well done and it'll come out perfectly crispy! I also HIGHLY recommend getting a side or few of ranch here -- they make it in house and it takes the pizza from good to out of this world. I also love the pickle chips and fries here. It is a bit expensive for a pizza joint, but the pies are huge and really good so you can get onboard with the value even if it isn't the best. But overall -- this place is seriously good! read more

Was here a,few weeks ago when I could sit down and really contemplate existence and the future of life with or without pizza. I think we know how that played out. This place was called whiskey thief and I'm a little unclear as to if that still exists or not since they still had some of the same furniture and all these books in a lounge area that no one was in. They said they only served Bob's pizza after 10 and it was like 10:01 pm I think they converted to Bob's Pizza full time because no one is calling them and saying "can u deliver a $40 shot of bourbon to my house. I cant find the liquor store" Needless to say my friend and I got the mushroom pizza with onions and it was pretty good. The crust was extra thick. I dont know who Bob is or how he decided to make pizza after 10pm only or as of now pizza anytime. It was good and in par with NY style pizza I thought...some people in the chicago arexare militant about their pizza. I consider myself an adventurist. The pizza takes 20 to 30 min to get on your plate...I'll be here again. read more

I really love coming here every time we visit our Northwestern student. Lots of cozy booths, and a good vibe. The pizza is awesome. The Caesar salad isn't my favorite but everything else I've tried has been delicious! The bathrooms are clean and service is speedy. Takeout has also been easy every time we have used it. All in all a great old school pizza place! read more

I want to love this place! Friendly staff, good pizza, and Old Style on tap. BUT, it's a cellular dead zone, and they do not offer public wifi!!! When asked about it, the bartender said "the higher ups are penny pinchers." It's 2024, and for a hospitality company to NOT offer wifi is crazy to me! Also, I ordered their fried pickles and they were EXTREMELY SALTY. I ate two of them and pushed them away. The bartender took them away without asking why I didn't touch them, and was still charged for a gross appetizer. But I give it 2 stars for the friendly staff and good pizza. But the owners need to squeeze their profits a little and at-least offer public wifi!! Especially when there is no cell service inside! Pre-historic. I'm guessing the owners are 90+ and don't understand the concept of this area. read more

I Love This Place. Anything I have ordered from here is always fantastic - Michelin star level. The wings are superb, the best I have ever had. They can't do anything wrong. Trivia on Tuesdays is also so fun!!! read more

Bob's Pizza - Bob's Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Final thoughts on Bob's, as a graduating NU student: - Cheese curds (5/5): ORDER THEM. I still remember my first time trying the cheese curds, per a friends recommendation. I was hesitant- I love cheese, but do I love cheese enough to eat an entire plate of fried cheese when I can hardly handle my mozzarella sticks? Apparently so, if they come topped with scallions and fragrant truffle honey. I have gotten the cheese curds every single time since then and have also convinced every single person I've dined with to do the same. Please keep the cheese curds around forever - Pizza: large portions, tasty + fluffy crust. Only major complaint is that they can get pretty greasy. Thankfully, Bob's has you covered since they keep entire paper towel rolls on each table. - Other foods: I've also tried the Swiss & Mushroom burger (good. I love that it comes with a meat patty / not a mushroom burger) and all the other apps. Pickle chips and wings were my favorites apart from the cheese curds. Fries were nothing remarkable. - Great vibes: Bob's has become my go-to for so many gatherings, whether it be late night hangouts, family dinners, grabbing drinks with friends, large group events, or just enjoying a delicious meal. I should also mention that it's super spacious- I've never had an issue just walking in and finding a table (unless it's trivia night). They have so many types of seating- circular couches, intimate booths, bar seating, round tables, high top tables. Major watering hole vibes. Evanston needs more places like this! Pro tip: come from 4-5PM for the happy hour BOGO pizza deal. If you are like me, a college student who is always either too busy or too lazy to cook, you can freeze your leftovers and live off them until your next cheese curd run. I think they do 50% off wine and beer deals too. read more

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Two words. Cheese curds. The beer battered cheese curds have irrevocably changed my life for the "batter" (haha)! With breading that is so unbelievably light, a light drizzle of honey on top, and a tangy sauce to dip in, it's no surprise that my friends and I have gone back three times just for this dish. The pizza is also pretty good but since the slices are extremely big, it can be a bit soggy at times. I've tried the pickle pizza, the korean bbq pizza, and the mushroom and brie pizza. I personally liked the pickle pizza the best because I adore sour foods but I can see how it could be too much for someone with normal tastes. The mushroom and brie was pretty standard--honestly couldn't taste too much brie. The korean bbq pizza was an underdog and the sweet chicken was a great touch!! We also got some other appetizers like the meatballs, hummus, and wings. They were all okay but we all agreed we would've been happier if we had just ordered multiple cheese curds instead. Overall, Bob's has great service, a nice atmosphere, and good pizza, but my recommendation would honestly be to just get 5 orders of cheese curds and vibe. read more

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5 stars- no questions asked. First, the space is great. Very industrial vibe with fun booths to sit in with friends that make you feel like you're the only people there. Staff is kind of slow, but not too bad. The pizza's though are great. Truly feels like you're being transported to New York with the quality and flavor. You get to add a little pizazz in flavor toppings if you make your own (including truffle honey), or get a premade one that's just as good! Will be back, and will keep suggesting to friends. (from @tastessky on Instagram) read more

Bob's Pizza - margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Bob's Pizza in Evanston used to be good. The last few times not so much. Qiote a few burnt pizzas and some with very little toppings. The last time, we brought it and asked them not to burn the pizzas but when we got them home, they were burnt. $60 for two pies. One would hope Bob would show a little more care towards their food and their customer. read more

Bob's Pizza - A Bob's Pizza tradition: burnt pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Bob's pizza has what is probably the best mushroom pizza that I've ever had before. Mushrooms, onions, and a mix of cheese including Brie. Absolutely delicious. Appetizers seem to be hit or miss. Sometimes the cheese curds have been really good. But more often they've been cold and seem like they've been sitting out for hours. Same with the fries. Cocktails are good. And they have a large beer selection. They have big TVs and a lot of space. It would be a good place to watch a game on tv. read more

Great place. Service is always good and the pizzas, especially the mushroom, is wonderful

Bob's has amazing pizza and burgers! I love their pepperoni pizza and their classic burger. This location is very cozy in the winter--they have spacious, comfortable booths by the bar. The drinks are good, and the service is great and welcoming! read more

Bob's Pizza - mushroom swiss burger - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Tried the classic cheese pizza and apple and spinach salad. The service was really great and our server was super friendly. We usually get take out, and haven't had any complaints yet! Will be coming back for more! read more

Bob's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Just good pizza. Nothing amazing. But fits the spot for a chain. Fast service. Nice people.

Had Bob's pizza about 2 or 3 times and honestly thought the pizza was pretty decent and predictable. However, the last time I went I was left with severe food poisoning for days. I'm not sure what they put in their dough but it WILL leave you with having stomach aches for days on end. As for the food poisoning I'm sure it was from old cheese/toppings or contamination. It's just cheap crappy quality pizza. I never right reviews but had to give everyone thinking about this place a FAIR WARNING! read more

Came here for football Saturday. What a fun atmosphere. Pizza was beyond delicious, some of the best in the area. Drinks kept flowing, staff were friendly, attentive, and overall made the experience next level amazing. 110% will be coming back for any sporting event or fun group outing. read more

Pretty good thin crust pizza. Easy online ordering. High quality ingredients, though I wish they were a bit more generous with the toppings. My husband wished for more sauce and cheese, and we both agreed that the toppings needed to extend just a little more towards the edges of the 'za. Crispy, chewy crust. I liked that the pizza didn't come out overly greasy or wet. read more

Bob's Pizza - Sausage pizza with mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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