I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures of the baked goat cheese and meatballs. Sorry folks. We planned on having a pizza but the appetizers filled us up. They've been around since the 60's. Classic old school restaurant in the downtown area. Check them out!! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Bloody Mary - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic!!!!!!!! Nina was a bubbly super sweet bartender. Our lovely front desk hostesses at the Silversmith Hotel recommended this place. It is COOL! Al Capone everywhere. A local was eating pizza at the bar and she told us that it was the best pizza in the city. It looked really good. It is a fun upbeat vibe here. Love love love. Thank you for making our day! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Manhattan made by Nina! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a fun place and feels so historic. Mafia themed with lots of flyers and other things on the walls. Beautiful old building. Nina, our waitress was so fun and friendly and soooo busy covering the bar and many tables. I had some of the best ribs I've ever had, so tender and not drenched in sauce, with a side of cole slaw and waffle fries. My French 75 cocktail was very tasty. My mom had the chicken parm and really enjoyed it. This place feels very old school Chicago and is a treat to experience. read more

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We picked The Exchequer for dinner after a matinee show at The Auditorium Theater. Location wise, it was great. The decor was fine if you're into Al Capone. They had Marquee so the Cubs were on which is always a plus. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. The food was fine but not outstanding. My teens liked their burgers. The steak frites was a bit tough and my "medium" was more like "medium well." The fries were good though and the onions and butter on top gave things a good flavor. And this is just me being picky but I hate being served a steak on a plastic plate. I would go back but probably try a burger or sandwich. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch. Service was great and fast. Pizza was really good. I came in at lunch time on a week day so it wasnt crowded at all. read more

Spectacular spot. Service fast & friendly, food fresh & delicious. Relaxed atmosphere on a Tuesday night. Bleu burger & full plate of fries. Unbeatable perfection after a symphony center show. Can't wait to return. A+ read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Black N' Bleu Burger - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ahh Exchequer! A place loaded with memories from my college days. This spot had a warm and cozy vibe, plenty of solid food options, and great service. 20 year old me would usually get a patty melt or chicken tenders. 40-something year old me shared a Caesar salad and deep dish pizza with my friend. The Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful. We got the mob pizza which has sausage, pepperoni, garlic and Italian beef. It was cheesy and garlicky! So happy that this spot is here and is just as I remember it. I definitely feel at home whenever I'm here. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - The Mob - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Here from Cali and I've wanted to try Chicago deep dish pizza since forever so here I am. This place came highly recommended from the staff at the hotel we were staying at. It was a rainy Saturday night and it was very busy and packed. It is a mafia themed restaurant and we were told that back in the day Al Capone dined there frequently. They serve a little of everything and also have a full bar. But you already know I came for the pizza. For starters I ordered the loaded cesar salad and it was delicious. I also ordered a personal size Chicago style deep dish veggie pizza and it lived up to all of my expectations. Thank you so much and a special Thank you to our server Alex. read more

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Just off the Amtrak at Union Station. Checked into a hotel. On short walk and searching Yelp for brew pub and pizza around me - here I am. Pub has a lively convivial vibe not far from the waterfront. Starting with a good floral fresh hop IPA. TVs to watch a little sports. I'm sitting at the bar - cool bartender. And playing some really upbeat music on the jukebox. right now Johnny B Good from the 50s or 60s is grabbing my attention. Nice start to the first trip to Chicago. House salad (small is big) with olives, tomatoes, red onion, fresh crispy lettuce, and some croutons. I prefer olive oil and vinegar. Very good! 8 inch personal pizza wit pepperoni, jalapeño and red onion. Good! read more

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Came to Exchequer for dinner. The place gives old school Chicago vibes. The restaurant is dimly lit and decorated with posters. Our server was very friendly and checked in on us without being too much. We ordered the goat cheese appetizer. The portion size was very big. The tomato sauce was well balanced and it tasted great with the Italian bread. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich with fries with my appetizer. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, I wish there was just a little more sauce on the sandwich. Overall great experience! Definitely a place to check out. read more

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Best Patty Melt EVER!!!! Outstanding crispy waffle fries and onion rings. Delicious pizza. The speakeasy theme is Chicago through and through making for a vibrant dining experience. Add the best friendly service with top shelf cocktails and you get a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Went here for the connected speak easy which was such a fun little hidden gem . Decor is amazing, lots of history. Service is amazing and little snacks were perfect . Can't wait to go again . read more

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Had a 12" thin crust with sausage and mushrooms and the Bourbon glazed Salmon delivered. Came on time... Crust wasn't soggy from the box and was devoured instantly. Would love to come back and try dine in. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Sausage and Mushroom thick crust - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time checking this place out. It's got some good history - highly recommend reading up on it if you love Chicago history. Place was clean and a pretty straight forward American fare bar/restaurant. Got a table in mid-afternoon on a Saturday without issue. Food was ok. Waitress was really nice - felt bad because I think she was the only one waiting tables and doing stuff behind the bar. Definitely understaffed. Overall, good experience. I think the Chicago history is the draw. read more

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Nina is an awesome bartender!! A real mixologist!! Loved her enthusiasm and willingness to try different drinks

Came here for authentic deep dish pizza and was very happy with our dining experience! Our server was very helpful in choosing the right sized pizza for our group. We ordered all meat and one with chicken, both were delicious and very hearty! Every bite is full of cheese. The side salad was perfect to cleanse the palette between cheesy bites of the pie. We came at lunch which was not busy and the restaurant was rather empty. We were able to fully enjoy our meal without much distraction. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant in the Loop for authentic deep dish pizza! read more

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This was a really nice downtown pub in Chicago. Had a really good pizza that didn't necessarily knock my socks off but was quite good. The place has an old speakeasy atmosphere (I saw staff showing some kids a secret door). Definately a good destination! read more

Food and service were super amazing. We got the Big Al burger, buffalo and sweet chili wings, onion rings and cheese curds. Everything was so good and quick service. Don't skip out on their dips too. I got the chipotle aioli and added it my burger... FIRE!! Staff was alll very nice too and they have cool memorabilia on the walls from Chicago. Definitely a must go if you're here. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Big Al's Burger wings Cheese Curds - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had dinner here with my cousin a few weeks ago on a Thursday. They were staying nearby and picked this place. I've walked past her a million times but never been here. It's good, and has a very cool old school vibe. It's definitely a great place to bring out of town visitors. The pizza was fine (which in Chicago is definitely good enough), and a decent thin crust. There's still a secret door that was used during prohibition, and that was super cool to see. I expect to return! read more

Came here on a whim and was so pleasantly surprised. Definitely has old school famous Chicago vibes which I love!! Old movie posters from 101 years ago!!! Yes 1920s! Filled bar with happy patrons and back multiple restaurants spaces it was huge! The service was so attentive and kind. Our server Mo paid great attention when we had to make small adjustments for our child's menu. My kids burger & fries was delicious and huge! The small salad is plenty for 2! My husband and I split a full rack of ribs and broccoli instead of fries and it was soooo tasty, savory, & fall off the bone good that I just used a fork ha! The pomegranate martini was super tasty! Definitely a great choice for a date, bar, or family dinner! read more

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At the last minute, a friend and I felt like pizza after work Friday night and I called to see if I could get a 5p reservation. It was easy to make and was there waiting for me when I arrived. They do seem to have open table but open table showed it was blocked out, maybe because it was too close to the time. They were willing to seat me even though my friend hadn't arrived and gave us a great booth towards the back. Decor is British pub but also feels very old school Chicago since this bar is 50 years old, under the el tracks on wasbash in the loop. We were greeted quickly and weren't ready yet. But a few minutes later someone else came to take our orders so we didn't wait long. However they were out of cider which is what my friend had been interested in. He settled on wine and I had a Guinness. The pizza took a normal length for pizza. The cost seems pretty high but definitely paying for location and ambiance. They call their 12" medium which fooled me especially with the higher price so we probably could have gotten the large since we were really hungry and wouldn't have minded leftovers. Still, it came packed full of toppings, lots of cheese, abd and a perfect browning on the cheese. I prefer the place near me, Mugs, because their pizza is more flavorful with basil added. But once I thought to add some salt , it was improved. My friend inhaled his, raving about how good it was. The check came quickly but we felt comfortable staying for a while because it wasn't full. And they were happy to split the bill. Very easy and accommodating throughout. read more

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Great pizza and awesome ambiance. The place brings memories as this used to be another pizzaria called giordanos back in the 90s read more

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Great thin pizza! Their staff is very welcoming, and friendly -- there was a 45 minute wait time so we visited their speak easy which is very intimate and perfect spot to lounge. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Thin pizza veggies and ham - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got great reviews for its Chicago deep dish pizza. This we had to check it out for our first taste of Chicago's deep dish pizza. When we walked in we were greeted immediately and seated. Menus and waters were passed out. A waitress came around to take our drink order. We weren't ready yet. Before she had time to return another waitress came by and took our drink order. Shortly after we got our drinks she came back and took our dinner order. We ordered a deep dish pizza. We were informed it would take 30-40 minutes. Our pizza arrived right on time. It was hot and the cheese was stringy. The pizza was delicious read more

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The food here never disappoints and the service is always exceptional! I have tried at least 4 different dishes in the 3 times I have been here. All of them were delicious. Drinks always offer great variety, and are not light on the alcohol either! read more

I hadn't been in a long time but came recently. I had the same reaction though. On the plus side, nothing changes about Exchequer - it's that old school place that is cozy, friendly, and classic Chicago. On the down side, nothing changes. It's all kinda good but not great food and the service is never all that quick and everything can just feel a bit old about it at times. The food is consistently good, just nothing great. read more

In town for business and went here for a bite. The vibe of the place is good, and seems like a nice spot to go and watch a game. The problem was the actual stuff I went there for. Ordered a draft beer and it was completely flat. I mean, I don't think I have ever had one that had less carbonation in it. Ordered a burger and fries and the burger itself was pretty solid, but the fries were cold like they had been sitting for a while. For the price of things, I had hoped to have a better solid bar meal, but instead could have had better for less somewhere else. I would give it another shot if I'm back in the area and maybe would try the pizza or the beef, but there are a lot of other options that will probably get my attention first. read more

Because we were doing a staycation in the Loop, The Exchequer Pub was one of the places I wanted to stop in at. It's been years since I was in here, but I gotta say, it was like going home after being gone for a while. The decor has not changed and they still have that lead ceiling that can jack up phone reception. They still have the movie poster from Psycho on the wall and the mug shot of Frank Sinatra being arrested for "Seduction"...HAHAHAHAHA! The Exchequer Pub always had a solid, no frills menu, with good pastas and sauces and great pizza. And the service was always friendly, even when things get hectic. We arrived at 4:45 pm for our reservation and the place was fairly empty. But I would say about 20 min later, people started trickling in, then flowing in. By the time we wrapped up, there was a line to get into the joint. We did not do appetizers because we wanted to get an entree and split the Lamb Chops (Four lollipop Greek style lamb chops served with roasted Greek potatoes). This was very good and there was nothing to take back to the room. The lamb chops were of a decent size and seasoned just right. The potatoes were also good. Although they were wedges, they fell apart (in a good way) when trying to pick one up to transfer to my plate...it got eaten nonetheless. For dinner, we all got the Capone's Rigatoni with meatballs and vodka sauce (for me and my BFF) and marinara for The Doctor. This was a nice size serving and this did go home with all of us for enjoyment later. The one thing I did notice that had not change was the number of pizza boxes going up front. They do a great take out business. The prices are great considering you are downtown in Chicago and you definitely get you money's worth. As a side note, they do not have prosecco listed on the menu, but do serve it by the glass. read more

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Party of four in without reservation. We were seated in 30 minutes Original and legendary with great old articles etc posted on walls. Nice old Chicago vibe We ordered adult bevs from full bar and had pizza (thin crust) meatballs garlic bread and French onion soup All were good Had fun in this lively place worth another visit read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have eaten here twice now and probably won't return. Nothing bad happened to make me not want to come back. It's just this place doesn't really stand out. The service is slow and lackluster, quite the opposite of other restaurants that surround the area. On another occasion, a friend and I stepped in for some pizza. We timed that it took 25 minutes for our leftover pizza to be boxed. The food is okay. It's not great, not terrible. It probably picks up a lot of tourist and with the history it projects, people come for a story. I was never wowed here. Nothing was stellar. The service both times was negligent. read more

Met some friends here before an event at the Auditorium Theatre on a Sunday evening. It is a convenient spot if you're attending something in the loop and a place that is reasonably priced with typical bar food and pizzas. There is plenty of garage parking around and the L stops make this place easy to access. The old gangster/mob references all over made us google the history of the place, which turns out has quite an extensive history! It was really cool to learn how the building relates to the 20s and Al Capone. We had a reservation and service was fairly slow, despite the restaurant not being completely full. Maybe it was an off night for everyone? It was about 10 minutes for a server to come check in on drink orders, which took another 10 minutes to get. They do have a full bar and were willing to make drinks off the menu, which was great. There are also vegetarian options, which was another reason we were pulled to this place for my friend. After placing our order, it was another 30 minutes before we got our food. Most tables around us were echoing the same sentiment about the wait. Unfortunately, we couldn't order a pizza due to concerns about not being able to take any leftovers into our show. So we chose bar/finger food and everything was fairly average. The wings were decent but nothing to rave about. The salad was the best part with the most flavor. The burgers were mildly warm and the fries were cold. There was supposedly a "special sauce" but I didn't have any on mine, nor did my friend. My friend specifically asked for an impossible burger and they served her a regular burger. Luckily we caught it and then it took her another 15 minutes to get her food. It seems the pizza is really the place to go, so if I'm back around I would want to try that. Also really trying to give this place the benefit of the doubt about the off night with the wait. We gave ourselves 2 and a half hours before our event and we barely made it on time due to the wait. If I'm around and not on a schedule, I'll probably go back and try the pizza with friends. It wasn't a horrible experience, but was average at best. read more

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This is a solid restaurant. It's the middle of the day, and they were busy. Max and I were here for the pizza. They boast having an award winning pizza. I should have asked what it was because I would say ours was great, but not award winning. Lovely dark wood interior. read more

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Used to come here all the time, and it somehow fell off the radar. Glad we came back! Exchequer is one if the rare places where your out of town guests will feel like they're getting a real Chicago experience, but you can still get good food and drinks and not wonder if other locals will think you're a clueless tourist. Great mixed drinks. The classic martini shined. You can tell when a bar has an experienced bartender, and Exchequer does. Don be afraid to order your Manhattan or Old Fashioned here either. They've got you. Solid apps, a cut above bar food quality. And the tavern style pizza is everything you want in a tavern style pizza. Crispy gooey perfection. Love that even on a Friday after work, it was not hard to have a conversation and unwind. Busy, but not too loud. Dark-ish, but not too dark. Stuff on the walls, but it's not packed with crap like a Cracker Barrel or places like that. Service was fast and efficient. I appreciated that she followed up the drink order with asking about how dry I wanted it. But don't try to chat up your server here. She does not have time for your nonsense. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - This is the pizza you want on a Friday night after work. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent steak frites! The vibe is super old school, classic Chicago. I always sit at the bar and the service is good. They're known for their pizza but the steak frites have me in a chokehold. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Steak Frites - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the perfect spot for a pre-show dinner at the Auditorium, but do make a reservation because it gets packed around 6:00! Love the neighborhood pub setting. Some of the best cheese curds I've ever had, very light! The cocktails were delicious as well. Only slight disappointment was the deep-dish pizza. I wanted to love it after all the great Yelp reviews and recommendation from our server, but it was just ok. We saw some thin crust and a beef sandwich being delivered to another table that looked really good. Will probably go that direction next time. Overall, very good and we will be back!! read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pomegranate and Espresso martinis! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a tremendous visit! Server was friendly and quick, kind and informative. The appetizers were great. Ambiance of the restaurant is fantastic. Old school Chicago vibes. Pizza was very good and that jalepeno ranch is in its own world. I only wish we would have went upstairs to get some drinks after instead of that hellhole down the street In the Palmer house. Potters. read more

Shameless - this is my pizza pie place when in Chicago. Deep dish in an old mob hangout. A must when in town. read more

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best patty melt ever. I can't vouch for anything else because once you have the patty melt you never want to order anything else

The second best burger I've had. Absolutely worth coming back. The kids agree the pizza was fantastic, the penne, fries.... Clean environment. Customers seem chatty. Good atmosphere. Round tables for parties of 5-6, and booths for 4. The wait staff was friendly and checked up on us a few times. My son commented that the bathroom facilities were so nice. Ex burger is 5 stars Pizza is 4.5 stars Chicken is 3 stars. Penne is 4 stars. Waffle fries 4 stars. Big Al burger is 4.5 stars read more

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Pizza and atmosphere was great! Gotta come back!! Stumbled here after the 2025 Chicago Marathon, & glad we got here before the crowd! The memorabilia on the walls was amazing too. read more