Caradaro Club has been on my list for so long and I'm so happy it finally worked to order carry-out! They were one of the only places open on New Year's Day, too :) My phone call was so pleasant with the owner; he was kind and light-hearted and funny. My wait was just 20 minutes. Upon arriving there, you'd have thought we were all old pals with how friendly the entire staff was. The pizza was so darn good: great balance of sauce, cheese, and toppings--perfectly crispy on the edges. I can't wait to order again! read more

Caradaro Club - The classic - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We tried to have pizza here. The person at the desk was very grumpy. Then when we tried to order he said, I dont have help, so I dont know when you will get food. It wasn't welcoming, so we left. It was a very dive looking place which often means good food. But I have no idea since we felt we were an inconvenience by being there. read more

Both strange and delightful. On the one hand, there was no sign to tell you that this was the Caradaro Club, no menu, and a lot of helter-skelter tables and chairs. The owner and the chef were characters, and we weren't sure what we were going to get. And it was a Friday evening! But the three large pizzas we ordered for 10 of us (Vegetarian, Sausage and Cheese, Sausage/Mushroom/Onion) were excellent, in terms of the original tavern/cracker crust, the herbs used, and the small amounts of pizza sauce and cheese (authentic Italian). Presumably the oldest pizza place in Milwaukee, one has the impression that it has had its day, but the pizza is still a draw and worth a visit. On Vliet, it's not far from Tosa, and we'll be back. read more

By far in the top 3 pizza places I have had in Milwaukee. The crust was perfectly crisp throughout and didn't have any sogginess in the middle. The pizza was perfectly seasoned. We were going to only eat half of the pizza and ended up eating the whole thing in one sitting because it was so good! I can't comment on the atmosphere of the restaurant since we got take out, but our pizza was ready right on time when we expected it to be. read more

Caradaro Club - Medium pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Caradaro Club, the first pizzeria in Milwaukee is still making one of my top 3 picks for thin crust pizza in Milwaukee! I love the flavor of the sauce, cheese, and other toppings, I love the sound the crust makes when I take a bite, literally like biting into a cracker! The mozzarella Marinara is made with wonton wraps, and they are amazing, too! Note: the prices on their menu are outdated, so call to confirm prices when you order, or stop in to dine inside and you'll see the current prices posted. It's across from Wick Field and has a tea cup on the roof, and open Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Check them out! read more

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People need to discover this place! Wally is awesome! The pizza is amazing! Oldies playing in the background! A very friendly little pizzeria with a cup on the roof! read more

Just great. Great pizza, great service. Can't wait to be back in MKE and visit this gem once again read more

Caradaro Club - Half sausage. Half pepperoni. Get more than you think you'll eat. You'll eat it all. - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Nice tasty pizza from a local restaurant. The people are always nice and it's always a good option for takeout to watch hockey at home!

I have literally tried to go here multiple times over the last 2 years and they are never are open. I check the website, I go during those hours. I call and they never answer. Mailbox is always full. There is never activity on Facebook so I'm not sure if when are closed or not but then I see others write reviews recently so they must be open. This was my dad's favorite pizza growing up and he's not been there in over 20 years but he still talks about it. He's 80 now and I just want to take him here one more time before it's too late. What gives! read more

Found out about Caradaro Club through a video on the history of Milwaukee style pizza. Went tonight for the first time. We split a meatball sandwich as an appetizer which on its own made the trip worth it. Then enjoyed the pizza. Incredible thin, perfectly cheesed and sauced, we couldn't stop eating it. Met the owner, a wonderful man that shared the history of Caradaro club pizza. Not to be missed! read more

Well we order all the time always great but tonight was awful !!! Ordered a large pizza w the works and garlic strips which we love !!' Pizza crust was so very hard and monstrous we're not seasoned as t all just doe !!! We're very disappointed we work hard for our money!!!! Very upset !!!! Guess the. Boss was off watching the packers game !!!' read more

Best thin crust pizza in MKE . Crispy flaky crust top with SMO - Sausage Mushrooms Onion, that's MKE style pizza. It so good. If your into thin crust , it's a must try when in MKE . Not only you'll learn a little bit of Pizza history but also leave satisfied. read more

Caradaro Club - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This place was incredible! First and foremost the employees were amazing to chat with, Gary was so much fun. Also met the owner who came out to say hi. This place is a little small but can still hold 20 people inside. You can tell this place has been their for a long time and they know exactly what they are doing. The pizza was fantastic! This pizza made it into my top 5 easily of the best I've had. You need to try this place if you're around the neighborhood. read more

Caradaro Club - 14" 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 sausage crispy - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Absolutely delicious. The pizza, cheese bread, mushrooms. And best of all is the staff. Honestly best thin crust pizza I've had in a long time. And the atmosphere is like at home and amazing. read more

The best pizza in Milwaukee! Perfectly crisp crust, fresh toppings, and friendly service every time.

Wally rocks! Cute lil spot, amazing food, outstanding service. Can't believe we didn't find this place sooner!

Four stars for a pretty darn good traditional cracker crust pizza that they make at this Vliet Street store front. The location has both a front door and a patio style wide double-door store front that folds open to make the restaurant an open air experience during the summer. Honestly, the place feels and looks kind of divey, but in a good way. Yep, this is not a fine dining place, but it is kitschy and comfortable. It is a walk-in-with-shorts-tee type of place that you can take your kids. Seating wise, there are enough tables for about twenty-five dine-in patrons but, as I suspected, we noticed more take-out/to-go business than dine-in patrons. Parking is hit and miss on Vliet street depending on how busy the other businesses are. read more

Great old school Milwaukee style pizza since 1945! You cannot go wrong. Everything here is great. I also wanted to comment. I read the one star reviews and please be aware as I mentioned this place is old school and it has a way that it does business that is its own. They have a dining room, but it's not really typically used by very many people. There's really no waitresses per se. If you call and you can't get through it's because they are swamped basically means either they have so many pizzas going that they're not taking orders at that moment or they're on the phone. If you come in and there's no one there it's because they're in the back cooking pizzas. Go up to the counter ring the bell say hey I need some help and they'll come out and give you great food and service. Also be aware they don't really care about an online presence, so the information you get there is minimal and it may be out of date. Their mission, and they are damn good at it, is delivering good food and great, and I truly mean great, pizza. read more

I haven't been to wyeast yet, but I think this is the best pizza in the uptown, Washington heights area. We started with Balestreris, which is great, but it gets a little soggy in the middle and it's definitely pricey. We had Bibis, which was not memorable. We like Lisa's but that's all the way on the east side. But my whole family prefers caradaro club: it's just great Tavern style pizza. The crust is thin, but stays crunchy! The sauce is just the slightest bit sweet, but still savory. They put the right amount of toppings, and the pepperonis are especially delicious. And... I like the guys who run it: straight up, no nonsense, Pizza OGs! I love the red and white decor, again old school status. If you visit, definitely get the fried breadsticks, everyone from grandma to my 2 year old loved them, who doesn't love fried dough with butter and garlic read more

They have the best pizza and are always so welcoming. Prices are reasonable and the food and service are excellent.

Arguably Milwaukee's oldest pizzeria, the Caradaro Club was started in the mid 40s, as the popularity of pizza grew in the US due to returning European theater GI's, who had experienced in while serving. Starting with a fully-proofed, very thin crust made with low gluten flour, the Caradaro is all about "tavern style" pizza, cracker thin crust, cut in small squares. Toppings are from quality suppliers and are amply distributed edge to edge on the pie. Fabulous cheese. Sauce leaning towards "sweet" as pure tomato products should. I went for the "Works" a common configuration in Milwaukee, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and black olives. Ask for the "Kitchen Sink" if you want the "Works" plus anchovies. The reputation of 75 years in business holds up. So often I go into a new city and hit the "area's favorite" to find it's a place resting on its laurels from decades ago. Not so with the Caradaro Club. The proprietor "Wally" is affable and a story teller. The menu is very pizza specific and brief. Caradaro stands by its pizza with three generations of pride, and has never felt the need to clutter up the offerings with the standard fare at big chains - wings, pasta bowls, and the like. There are two locations, the original spot is open for take-out and delivery only, with the newer edition boasting ample seating - enough for large groups. read more

Caradaro Club - The Works - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The 1st time I had Caradaro Club was the original location located in West Allis on 70th south of Greenfield about 8 years ago from a recommendation from someone and it was pretty good. I was pretty stoked when I found out not too long after trying their pizza they were putting one on Vliet not far from where I live. I've done delivery with them before but in most cases I will pick it up because they're that close which I enjoy. I love the crispness to the toppings of their pizza! A few years ago my friend and her family moved to the Washington Heights area and I turned them on to their pizza one day when I stopped by to visit. They never heard of them but was pleased with the food. My friend's husband told me if they only knew sooner about the place and also enjoyed the convenience of the location. 2 months after that my friend's husband placed an order with them to provide pizzas for her surprise birthday party. Good pizza, friendly staff and super close! I wish I would've posted a review much sooner, but hey better late than never :) read more

The BEST pizza in town!! Always our 'GoTo' Family stopping by ~ get a Caradaro Pizza Not feeling the best ~ get a Caradaro Pizza!! Having a party ~ get a Caradaro Pizza!! Dont feel like cooking dinner ~ Order from Caradaro Club! Never disappoints from the thin cracker crust to the sauce. Always on point! The best part is it always feels like family when you stop to pick up your order!! Gary is the best!! read more

Writing on behalf of my disabled father: absolutely delicious and the staff is amazing. They always bring out my pizza to my car since it is impossible to carry a pizza with a walker. Recently I had a health scare and when I told them that, the employee bought my pizza for me. I am a fan for life. HIGHLY recommend. read more

I ordered The Works and it was AMAZING! The owner answered the phone and greeted me with a handshake as I entered the door! The service was phenomenal! The ambiance of the restaurant makes you want to dive in as soon as you enter! Definitely a must try and then try many more times! read more

Cracker Thin crust, tangy sauce, great pizza. Candy and toys for the kid. Good people

Reminds me of the pizza from a local tavern I had growing up in Illinois. Fantastic, and our new go-to Friday night pizza.

We wanted pizza on this snowy night and wanted to try somewhere new. We were not disappointed! We got takeout and were quoted 30 minutes. It was ready right when they said it would be and was given to us by the owner, Wally. I love being able to talk with an owner while at a place! We got the mozzarella marinara to start. We really enjoyed them-almost like a crispy phyllo dough wrapping. Unique and tasty. For our pizza, we went with the classic. The crust was so crispy and perfectly cooked. The mushrooms were fresh tasting and the sausage was very flavorful. The sauce is mild, but that's okay because it let the toppings shine. We will be back, Wally! read more

Caradaro Club - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sorry, no. I ordered delivery and was told an hour. Four calls and TWO hours later I don't have shit. (FYI - we never got delivery!!) I try to support a local joint, but fuck this place. Get your shit together Cardaro. Or stop offering delivery - either way I am done. read more

Thin crust pizza. Just how we like it. Small, nice place. Had Brewer game on radio- fun night with family . Nice night out- had the doors open ... could sit in window area and watch the games across the street too. Come for the pizza. Sausage delish. Sauce nice flavor. Staff - one man show out in dining room- loved him. Friendly and sociable. We'll be back...! So glad to have found you! read more

It's that sauce, crust and cheese!! My goodness, it smells like Chicago and NY Pizza had a baby!! Very, very good pizza. The owner is a awesome guy too, we watched the first quarter of the packer game, while he's answering the phone, taking orders and cooking pizza. Super delicious ingredients to make the perfect pie! I had the large Classic (Sausage Mushrooms, and Oinion). I will definitely be back for more delicious pizza. read more

Disgusting! Gray hair in my pizza! To think I paid for this pizza!!!! Puke! Never will call them again. Don't call them. I hope I don't get food poisoning tonight. read more

Caradaro Club - Gray hair in my pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First timers and omg I will Never ever go anywhere else for a PIZZA !!! It went back to my youth real Pizza the right way fresh ; made right ; all the Ingredients spread evenly over the whole pizza the sauce was phenomenal it was like an old fashion true pizza!!! No Artificial generic ingredients everything was fresh and plenty of stuff on the pizza !!! They had there own delivery driver to reasonable price and the delivery was Excellent and they came in timely fashion very impressive !!! Please try them !!! read more

Picked up pizza for work from here. It was delicious with a ton of cheese. We also had some of the fried breadsticks, which were awesome.

Solid pizza spot - I'd describe their pie as "non-partisan". Discerning pizza lovers can find common appreciation for their style...not too thick, not too thin, solid sauce, good amount of cheese, and toppings both grandma and your hipster cousin can appreciate. I've only ordered delivery, and have learned to expect it'll likely take an hour, maybe more. I'm fine with this as long as I'm planning ahead - if you're a starved maniac, maybe just grab that Jacks out of the back of your freezer and save Caradaro when you can hold on a freakin' minute for a nice guy to bring you your pie. Enjoy! read more

The best "Milwaukee style" thin crust pizza. Highly recommend the sausage, mushroom and onion pizza. Hard to get through on the phone at times to place an order for pickup. Take out is recommended. read more

Great garlic strips & delicious pizza at a great price. Gary, our server, was the best. Friendly & helpful...he went beyond to make us feel welcome & comfortable. We'll definitely be back! read more

The pizza tasted great but the place is absolutely filthy. We sat in the dining room, which was dirty, floor was dirty. I used the bathroom and was absolutely disgusted. I have never seen such a dirty public bathroom in my life! We were the only people in the dining room, there were quite a few people that came in for carry out. I can see now why people pick up, carry out rather than eating there. The owner/manager was very nice and like I said the pizza was good, but we wouldn't go back because of the cleanliness. It makes you wonder, if their bathroom and dining room are as unclean as they are, how clean do they keep the kitchen.. read more

I been watching Barstool Pizza reviews and decided to roll the dice and give this spot a go. Well I rolled my point back and this place is on point! I see I've sleeping on this place. read more

Keep on going and order somewhere else. I ordered from their online menu and they had the audacity to argue with me over the prices that are on their menu online and right there on the counter. Ten bucks more, essentially blaming the customer because their prices that were right there on the counter and their website weren't updated. Sure thing, bud! read more