I miss having good pizza near me since moving from New York to Chicago. I work at the university of Chicago, and Da Pizza Dude food truck is ritually there majority of the week. It's a constant struggle trying not to eat pizza every day of the work week since it's so delicious. I enjoy the classic margarita, or if I'm feeling something different I get the Pros. It's a hefty portion of prosciutto on top which is always a great time. read more

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Tried two pizzas from the pizza dude! My kids were very excited to try and my youngest gobbled up the sausage pizza. Pretty good! Crust was nice and not too thin. Toppings are generous $13 each and they cut into 4 pieces. read more

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One of the staple food trucks that sit on Wacker and perhaps one of the standout choices. There's usually a decent queue for the place but surprisingly doesn't take long for them to pump out piping hot fresh pizza. Chicago combo - The crust and base of the pizza is definitely the star of the show. It's got the right amount of crispy and chew with some nice hints of char. I did find the flavor combination of meats with chopped celery and carrots a bit jarring and would be interesting in trying another flavor next time. Score of 3.5/5 My friend had the pepperoni and found it to be normal and recommended the prosciutto that she had before. Would recommend to check out the place if you are in the area and perhaps try out the other pizza flavors. The service speed is good and the portions generous so you will walk away with a full belly. read more

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We just had a yard party yesterday, & Da Pizza Dude supplied mouth watering, varietal pizzas for our guests. To a person, everyone thought that they were the best pizzas they ever had. They are authentically Italian, with a superior crust. Yum! Frankie is so gracious with the entire process- Our guests gave him a standing ovation at the end of the evening. You will be so happy you did food truck dining with Da Dude- & so will your guests !! read more

Da pizza dude may serve some tasty pizza, but sadly I wouldn't know since he failed to show up at a school fundraiser I had scheduled him for. I have been emailing back and forth with Francesco for the past 6 weeks where we had arranged he would attend an event for my kids school and donate 10% of the proceeds back to the school. It seemed like a win win for both Francesco and the school....and I was looking forward to trying his pizza that gets rave reviews. I confirmed several times and Francesco assured me he would be there and that we didn't need a contract since attendees would pay the truck directly for their food. I even spent time working with our village to make sure we had the proper permits for his truck the day of the event. On the day of the event he failed to show and I received no email, phone call, etc. And we didn't have anything besides snacks/desserts to serve for lunch since we were relying on Da Pizza Dude. Clearly our mistake. Perhaps the pizza may be worth trying if you happen to see the truck somewhere, but I definitely wouldn't recommend hiring for any sort of event. read more

There's a lot of hype about Da Pizza Dude and I was very excited to give it a shot finally - but a little disappointed overall. The pizza was good, but not hype worthy. I ordered the veggie which was supposed to be mushrooms and green peppers. Mine also had red and yellow peppers as well. It came in a big white cardboard box + 1 napkin. I asked if she could give me a side of giardiniera and she did so that was nice of them. There are two slices in 1 order. I had 1 slice for lunch and saved the other for dinner. So the quantity you get for the $8 is pretty good. I'm not sure if I'd go back to this specific food cart for pizza though. It wasn't as special as I was hoping. read more

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We had the Da Pizza Dude food truck at our daughter's birthday party and it was absolutely amazing. The pizzas are incredible. All of our guests were extremely happy with the food and the experience. They were incredibly friendly and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend Da Pizza Due to anyone who is looking to have a food truck and great food at their event! read more

This truck is amazing, fresh ingredients and a few options to satisfy most of the pizza eating public. A must stop for anyone who loves pizza or those curious about the lunch trucks. This pizza is the real deal Italian authentic. read more

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I was at the Lincoln Park Zoo Food Truck Social last night and I have to say that this was my favorite truck. Okay, the crispy pastrami fries from the Fat Pickle Truck was fantastic, but I was blown away by the product Da Pizza Dude produced in a truck. I ordered the prosciutto pizza. The crust was perfectly done...crispy with air bubbles and light. Just like the pizza I love when in Italy. Plenty of prosciutto, arugula and parmesan were piled on top and the sauce was very tasty. At the end of the evening, I went back to inquire if they'd do a late night snack at my step-daughter's wedding in Naperville...and they would! Seriously thinking about this truck as a special treat on her wedding day. Great job, guys! Let me know if you're truck comes to my area for any events! read more

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Ummmm... this might be my favorite pizza food truck downtown. The pies are the perfect size for lunch, not too small, not too big, and the crust is fantastic! Definitely legit-Italian crust... reminds me of Spacca Napoli crust, which is my favorite. Meatballs, Veggies, Pepperoni & many other choices... I dig on the classic Margherita, it's delicious, and the price is really good considering the size. My only teeny-tiny complaint would be that cans of cold beverages should not be $3. That's crazy. I pick up my pie & then run into good ol' Walgreens for a drink. read more

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Historic pizza place. We ate rooftop with great service. Everyone in our party of 14 had a great time. Portions were generous and full of flavor. Make a reservation if possible. Uno was the favorite among our group. read more

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I hired Da Pizza Dude for my son's birthday party. It was a hit with my guest. Pizza and service was amazing. It was super easy to deal with Frankie to set up all the arrangements. His response time to my emails were quick. Thanks Frankie aka Da Pizza Dude! read more

This pizza place is really good! I'm skeptical of pizza from food trucks, but I really liked it. The crust was nice, crispy on the bottom, and soft, and I like how the basil on the margherita pizza was cooked into the cheese. Sometimes I find when it's cooked on top it'll burn at the edges. I think the price point is really reasonable too. I like to grab this during work for lunch, and the entire pizza fills me up perfectly. I am a very small and short girl though, so someone bigger than me may not be stuffed after. read more

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I'm a big fan of da pizza dude, been eating there almost weekly for more than a year now. They're everything a food truck should be: * Fast * Delicious * Friendly staff I'll admit that I am slightly biased since they always stop right next to our office building, but I've really never had a bad experience there. Unlike other pizza trucks you don't have to wait 10 minutes for your pizza, and they're only using good ingredients, some of them even organic. If you like pizza and are close to da dude, then I'd highly recommend grabbing one. read more

I'm giving this a one star because I can't give it a zero. Being born and raised in Chicago, I've had plenty of pizzas. From excellent to mediocre. Even the mediocre ones I've chewed and swallowed them. I have never took a bite from a pizza and spit it out right in the trash. I had the sausage pizza. I'm thinking, "Simple Pizza. Let's see what this is about." First, the sauce was just flavorless. Bland. Boring. No proper seasoning. The cheese was just mediocre. Chewy. Greasy. I personally took a piece of sausage just to see how it tasted on its own. The sausage tasted like it came from a can. No spice. Kind of chewy. Just bad. Would I give this place a second chance? Of course because you can't just a place from one experience, but this experience was very shocking for myself. read more

What can you say except OUTSTANDING! I have tried different pizzas from them, but Pros is my favorite. The dough is made fresh and the pizzas come out hot. You couldn't ask for anything more and you wouldn't want to change a thing. read more

Great pizza, classic thin crust, and great prices. Thank you pizza dudes for your delicious pizzas!

Honestly the best pizza I've ever had. It does not make sense that you can get such pizza for such a bargain. The only question I have is why would you eat somewhere else? If you know what good pizza tastes like, then you'll love Da Pizza Dude pizza. read more

Best pizza ever! The pies are made different than your typical circular pizza as they are intended to be sized for individual enjoyment rather than shared with large groups. But even still, they are plenty big and filling! They also have some awesome options and my favorite is the Pro which is Prosciutto + Arugula + Shaved Parmesan + Topped with EVOO... and it's amazing! I also love the meatball and the margarita pizzas! The pizzas are made fresh right on the truck and the owner is super nice and friendly. I highly recommend tracking down this pizza truck if you live in Chicago and enjoy delicious, fresh, Italian style pies! read more

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Da Pizza Dude is Da Best. Great quality pizza, plus Frankie and Team are fantastic. We recently rented out the truck to bring lunch to 130 clients and they all loved it. Can't wait for my next meal from Da Pizza Dude! read more

Had the Chicago combo for dinner when they parked outside of my building this evening. Amazing pizza considering it's out of a food truck, the sausage, amount of tomato sauce and the crust were perfect. It was also a very short wait and the dough was freshly made. read more

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Great pepperoni pizza! Thin crust just the right lunch portion for a quick bite, then back to the office thanks Pizza Dudes on Wacker!

Grabbed a slice here on lunch, and it was a great experience. I got the Chicago combo, and it was amazing. It was spicy, but not too hot, the slice was big enough to be filling, and the service was fantastic. There are some really great food trucks in Chicago, and this is one of them. read more

Worst experience. If I could give half of a star, I would...I was working, came out to the truck between my calls, I was super hungry because when you are vegan, options can be limited. I ordered my pizza, I was told told to come back in forty minutes and it would be ready. I came back at the right time, it still wasn't ready. I was told to come back in fifteen minutes, I came back at the right time, in between my calls, I might add--it still wasn't ready. So I stood there and waited, it became ready. Finally got my pizza, an HOUR LATER, not only was it the wrong order, it was charred. Then when I inquired about the menu offering one thing and having an entire different ingredient in its place, I was told the veggie pizza has come with mushrooms and spinach for three years. Well, how am I suppose to know that when this is my first experience with them and how much does it cost to change an ingredient on YOUR food truck? Excuses and lies. Frankie and Payton were very aloof when it came to certain customer types and didn't bother to rectify the situation in any way! They did not offer a coupon for another time, they only offered that they were out of dough. So I didn't eat after all of the acrobatics I had to do to keep on checking for an order I truly believe they gave away in the first place. Do better. read more

I've walked past this truck a million times but usually don't (not because I don't wanna) eat pizza for lunch. But...today I had a craving for some 'za that just couldn't be beat and decided to try a Peppe. HOLY MOLY is this pizza good. It was crunchy and chewy and gooey and piping hot. It's like there's a wood burning oven just driving around the Loop! I definitely won't be eating pizza for lunch on the reg, but for an occasional craving or treat this pie totally hits the spot. That's amore! read more

Had the Chicago Combo today and it was very good. Liked that you could get it with mild or hot Giardiniera. Walked right by the Chicago Pizza Boss because i am a leader and not a follower!!! I have never been disappointed with any pizza from Da Pizza Dude! read more

Hands down best pizza I've had until he Chicagoland area. After owning a pizzeria for just over 20 years I've now made it a mission weekly to search for the best tasting pizza. We heard about Da Pizza Dude and blew it off a couple times until a close friend told me it was the best he's ever had. We hunted down Da Pizza Dude on a Friday afternoon and after one bite my wife and I looked at each other and just smiled. 100% best quality I've had in years. From the crust, to the sauce, or the hand picked ingredients, the owner Frankie knows what he's doing. 1000000% give them a try! read more

We hired Da Pizza Dude to swing by our house to cater our daughters graduation party. The pizza was fantastic and was a hit by everyone. He also supplied us with trays of Italian Beef and Sausage and Peppers with rolls. The food was hot, fast, and delicious. Nobody left with an empty stomach, and everyone raved about his pizza. I will definitely have to keep my eye out for him on the street and grab another pizza while on lunch. Great food, great service, and great people. read more

Frankie & his staff are a must have at any event! Recently I had Da Pizza Dude come to my clients office for lunch and it was met with rave reviews. The quality of pizza was amazing and the Frankie made the event extremely turn key. Definitely would suggest to anyone and will be a repeat customer! read more

This place is by FAR the best pizza food truck around. The pizzas are perfectly portioned - not too much for one person, or you could split in half to share or save. The crust is delicious - chewy and crispy all at once. The toppings are great too - flavorful sauce, no skimping on cheese, and lots of variety. It's also run by the nicest people. The main guy (I think he's the owner, he's been there both times I've had it) is a young guy who works really hard to be friendly and make sure you're happy. Next time, I need to try the appetizers! Excellent! read more

This is my favorite pizza!!!! And to think it comes from a truck!!!! The crust is perfect it's crispy not soggy and not burnt it's perfect. The price is really reasonable for being in the city! We went there last week and can't wait to have it again soon!! read more

The pizza was under cooked and very doughy. I wanted to try it because of the hype but I guess it's hit or miss. I'm willing to give it another go but the first impression is important so I rather have dominoes or shitty papa johns pizza than this pizza. The window girl was rude once I alerted her about the situation but whatever the garbage the rest of the pizza went. read more

there are very few places for good simple pizza in the loop. especially pizza for one. something just right for lunch or on the go. I didn't expect such a fresh tasting pizza from a truck. they didn't have a huge line and pizza took 4 minutes. the Margherita is something else! I could taste basil in each bite and the sauce was clearly fresh made, no sour canned taste. maybe it's just because pizza has a way of hitting the spot, I am glad I gave them a shot.. will actively seek them out when I'm craving pizza next time. good value too! read more

First time trying this today. Pretty impressive tastes coming out of a truck and excellent crust !