Delicious Chicken Marsala, Italian sub, lentil soup and Arnchirra. I was served by a sweet, helpful and knowledgeable young lady. Looking forward to sampling more options. Cash only. read more

Consistently busy and Consistently tasty. Doesn't matter what you try, try it all. Theres no way you won't enjoy it. Super fresh, quick and delicious read more

I heard the food is good here but they only accept cash. What a shame, I really wanted to try it. The cook suggested I make a trip all the way to the gas station to take money out just to eat here. Why would I go out of my way to take money out and pay a fee from the gas station atm and waste a ton of time when I'm starving? I won't, and I'm going to anywhere that takes cards. This place is behind on the times and doesn't even have a washroom for customers outside. What a shame, like I said. read more

Fantastic food! It is perfect. Never had a bad meal ever. My go to place for Italian food, their meatball sandwich is the bomb! Try it, you won't regret it. Very old school store and I absolutely love it. read more

I've been going here since the early 80's when I was a kid. There is never a bad thing to say about Freddy's. Excellent pizza slices, excellent Italian ice I like to buy my pasta here because it's fresh. The staff is very accommodating, and friendly. I don't work in Cicero any longer, so it's about an hour away. read more

This review is solely based on service. I love their pizza (when it's fresh and not sitting cold on the counter all day). Their chicken dishes like Limon and Marsala are good, they have a nice small selection of imported grocery and frozen products. But I wouldn't recommend any subs as all their bread is ROCK hard. I went in with an out of town family member who doesn't drive and wanted to stock up. Well we were treated like a complete annoyance. It wasn't even a busy day when there was shoulder to shoulder customers, and I felt like we were quick enough with deciding what we wanted. We always spend over $200 when we visit but that was a problem for the guy that serviced our order. We were not rude or demanding, I simply asked for an order of gelato when we were at the register and this guy very condescendingly refused to get it until I begged him "please". They orally tally the products to be charged and I specifically heard him overprice a couple things, like a whole loaf of pepperoni bread when we ordered half of one. It wasn't one of the family members, I don't know his name but it was a Hispanic guy. I didn't want to be confrontational and sour the day with my relative but I definitely will next time if it happens again, she likes coming here so I know I'll be back eventually. So yeah, don't bother even hinting at browsing or expecting courteous service, they will all but bum rush you out of there read more

Old school great Italian food. Been here forever and had quite a following. Love their artichoke hearts seafood salad chicken limon pastas and amazing bread. Great deli. And everyone loves their gellat read more

A definite staple in the neighborhood so many good Italian treats, pizza is good gelato is good. great for outside dining but very busy so either call ahead of time or be prepared to wait but definitely worth it. read more

We are very late to the party with this well loved local eatery. It is the epitome of old school deli. The owners are warm & welcoming as is most of the staff & you cannot go wrong with their daily offerings. Homemade gravies, breads, prosciutto, & gelato cannot be beat. I dare you to compare this food with the finest restaurants around & I think Freddy's would win hands down. Thanks to Freddy's for bringing us back to Berwyn for the best food in town!!! read more

Wonderful old school Italian deli tucked away in a residential area of Cicero. My husband and I ordered the margarita calamari pizza, fried artichokes, and arancini. All were buonissimo!!! Since this was our first time coming here we also made sure we saved room for the mango and the Don Vito gelato. Which consist of vanilla gelato cherries and drizzle of dark chocolate. It takes like a chocolate cordial. It was to die for. I would also recommend buying their Italian bread, crusty on the outside soft on the inside. It brought me back to when I was a child and we would have Casa Nostra bread with our Italian meals. A company that no longer exists. When I'm in the mood for old school Italian I will travel again from St. Charles to Cicero for their yummies. Great people and yummy eats. A true gem. read more

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Located in Cicero, Freddy's Pizza is a historic and romantic pizzeria. Amazing delicious pan pizza. 5 out of 5 stars.

Lunch was delicious, and by far, the best gelato I have ever had! The staff was friendly as well and the prices were reasonable!

Love this place!! The best meatball sandwich ever! Everything we go we try something different. Great gelato! We live 50 minutes away. So it's a treat to go to Freddie's read more

Called to inquire about catering for an event. Spoke to the Manager who would not provide her name. She said it was really busy and made my husband feel like we were inconveniencing her when we had questions regarding an option that is NOT on their online menu for catering. She referred us to their website but chicken options were not listed. She also asked us to call back on Monday. My husband and I were going to dine at their location to try out the food to see if we wanted to use Freddy's for our event. She made a very easy decision for us not to go to try anything because she was so rude. Treating potential customers in the manner that we were treated is unacceptable. I will not be choosing Freddy's. read more

Ordered an arancini and sandwich to eat there, asked for Parmesan cheese on the arancini and the guy told me NO we only sell Parmesan by the pound. WTAF! The food is good and I have been there several times but it will be a long time, if ever, that I go back read more

One of the best deli/grocery/counter restaurants in all of Chicago. All types of Italian food, from pizza to beef sandwiches to prosciutto & mozzarella on French bread, chicken parm, and much more. I can't get over what a unique experience this place is--great food of all types. Gather your family, and head over for lunch immediately. read more

Freddy's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

What looks like a small corner store, happens to be one of Chicago's best kept secrets! Freddy's is a traditional Italian deli in the Cicero/Berwyn neighborhood, that is literally life changing. Some of our family favorite are the gnocchi w/vodka sauce, aracini, chicken limone, caprese salad, pizza, pistachio/Oreo/biscotti gelato, any many more. The staff is always so nice and on top of their game, ready to serve you. They recently expanded their dining room, and there is now a nice space to enjoy your food nice and fresh. We usually take our home, and it taste just as great each time. When you visit, don't be afraid to try something new because it is all so delicious. If there is a line, that ok, there is ALWAYS a line. Be patient, and just think about the gelato reward on your way out. read more

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The best Italian food ever! The prices are very reasonable and the service is always great. This awesome place offers great food choices for example different kinds of sandwiches, salads, pizza, ice cream, different Italian foods and many more. I ordered their rice ball which was delicious fresh and hot, Penne Bolognese and gnocchi in vodka sauce is delish, Pizza Margherita was delicious with fresh basil, Italian ice is the best for me, and for the last, I don't think I've ever had gelato that was so good and creamy! This is a must try Italian food restaurant. Friendly staff, fast service, all of the food was amazing! I can't wait to go back for more and to try new dishes on the menu. read more

Our boss brought back pizza and gelato for us at work - OUTSTANDING! Worth the trip. Definitely coming back.

From the moment I walked in the door. I knew I was going to love this place!! The smell brought back from my childhood days shopping with my parents at the neighborhood Italian stores drifted to my nose!! Crowded, loud and a counter filled with goodies that looked like they were made by my Nana DeRose. I bought a few items and then spotted the Napoletana Pizza!! My husband and I ordered 2 huge slices to eat in the restaurant section of the store. ITALIAN!! They're speaking ITALIAN....music to my ears. Yes, I love FREDDY'S and I intend to go back and try all of their items....and I will be ordering specialty catering from them for the holidays. read more

Freddy's is an old school Cicero-Chicago treasure. An Italian deli-pizza-beef and sausage heaven for those that love Chicago style food. An absolute must! Great service in a place that is usually full of customers. read more

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Food service ambiance like your back in Italy! The lemon chicken and peas and Italian bread boast number one dish in my family. Prizes reasonable but cash only! Also pistachio and watermelon ice team the best! read more

Not everything that moves forward is progress. You get the sense that Freddy's has been the same way for a long time and everything is right about that. One of the best slices of pizza I've ever had. Stretchy mozz sweet sauce spicy giardinara. What do you want people. Don't sleep on Freddy's. Truly the best of the best. Also arancini and gelato... so good. read more

CASH ONLY!!!!! Decided to stop in for lunch after an interview around the Cicero neighborhood. Super packed even on a weekday. Came in with no cash so was thinking of hitting another spot. But the employee didn't let me leave empty, he gave a couple samples of the gelato and I was hooked. Ended up running to pull cash. Ordered: -Soppressata pizza slice- classic Italian style pizza, they didn't skimp on the cheese or soppressata. Soppressata was kinda like an upscale pepperoni. Next time I think I'll try a slice of the sausage or calamari pizza. -vodka gnocchi- took this to-go. Gnocchi feen here. Consistency was perfect, pillows of clouds, melts in ur mouth. Sauce was nice too. -pistachio and hazelnut gelato- natural flavors of pistachio and hazelnut really came thru. Texture was great(mine kinda melted on the way home so a little icy on top but still amazing). Very similar to the gelato I remember having in Italy. It's also a nice market where u can get Italian groceries and fresh meats and cheeses. read more

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Everything I've had here has always been great. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We try to go as often as we can

Thought my last review was more recent than 2013 - which makes this review even more meaningful. Here's some directions for ordering food at Freddy's: 1. Place menu on wall. 2. Grab a dart. 3. Throw dart at menu. 4. Order the dish it landed on. Regardless of what one orders, the food is terrific. On my recent visit, I ordered a Pork Tenderloin sandwich, and it was simply awesome. Of course, I also picked up an order of Chicken Marsala with a side of potatoes AND some Gnocchi in Vodka sauce for later consumption. A day or so after my stop there, I was going to a friend's house for a get together of about a dozen people or so. The house is in the boon docks and there were a couple of out of towners there, so I was thinking it would be nice to bring some Chicago type food to the gathering. I called Freddy's and asked if they could put together a three-foot Italian Sub for me in an hour and they gladly complied. Amongst the wonderfully grilled/smoked brisket, oven baked potatoes, grilled asparagus and a variety of other delicious dishes sat the Italian three-footer with the dressing on the side (as suggested). When we all finished eating, there wasn't a speck of that sandwich left. Absolutely outstanding! read more

Freddy's Pizza - Three foot Italian Sub - hit the spot! - Pizza Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

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My wife and I were here last week and we enjoyed our food and especially the gelato. The only problem I had is they went crazy with the dressing on the sandwich the oil soaked through the paper wrapper in seconds and made a mess. It had so much dressing I think they made a mistake and added it twice. read more

A really great Italian deli, grocery store, pizza, Italian ice, and gelato place all rolled into one. I don't think you can go wrong, with anything you get here. They even have an enclosed room to the side you can sit down in to eat your food before leaving, if you want to. They also had a good looking deli case, though I didn't get any of that to go. Maybe another time? I also noticed they serve Italian beef, but I haven't yet tried theirs. Maybe I'll get that, another time. The only thing that'd make this place better(and get to 5 stars), is if they took cards and weren't cash only. Ah well, this is a very strong 4 star review that is more like 4.75 stars. If they ever took cards, they'd get that 5th star. I can't think of any negatives, except that. Is it great that old school businesses like this, have hung on to this day. This place does blend right into a residential neighborhood, and is a little out of the way, but you shouldn't overlook this place. It's totally worth the stop. read more

I have known the owners forever! If you really want to experience a legit Italian deli, nothing comes close. I have been to Boston twice and this place blows everything there away! It is a magical experience just walking in the door, eye candy for Italian food lovers leaves you just shaking your head in pure legitimacy, Right out of what you would think a real Italian deli should be. Try the breaded pork sangwitch, to die for. The family owned joint is magical, John Tricoci and family are friends of ours he would give you the shirt off his back. Trust me on this joint, it will not disappoint! read more

Ordered catering for an event at home - 1/2 pans of penne with marinara, rigatoni with vodka sauce, and meatballs. Flavor was great. For planning purposes, 2 1/2 pans of pasta and 20 meatballs was enough for 18 teenage girls, most of whom didn't have second helpings, with a little left over. read more

We have been customers at Freddy's for a few years and are aware of that the place is always busy but the last two times we chose to buy food there, the owner herself was very rude . I called to enquire about their catering menu and you can tell she does not have good manners. she is rushing you, cuts you off when you try to ask questions. She is always in a bad mood. The second time I called, she was even worse . She does not let you even finish a sentence. She does not have a clue how to treat a customer. She makes you feel she is doing you a great favor attending you and she even said to go somewhere else when I told her about her rude attitude. That seems to be everyone's attitude in the store. All very rude. read more

Got to Love Freddy's a Cicero and Chicago ICON the food is fresh, service is professional and the place is clean and all the staff is friendly they serve the best Gelato and Italian Ice in the city. I highly recommend it will not disappoint. read more

This is truly a hidden gem. It's a little shop where they not only sell Italian items, they also make true Italian food which you can eat next door. My sister and I shared a chicken and had it cut in half which was more than enough ( very big portion). The chicken was so juicy 9/10! I personally would have preferred it to be a little more warmed up, other than that I loved it. I really enjoyed the ravioli, what made it my favorite was that sauce! & for dessert they offer a variety of choices ! Make sure you go check read more

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Freddy's is one of my families all time favorites. Make sure you bring cash, it is cash only! They have outdoor seating, as well as an enclosed area, but it's really more of a takeout restaurant. It's not really a place for aesthetics, you're there for the food!! I highly recommend the artichokes, lasagna, and gnocchi in vodka sauce. The portions they give are enough for a few healthy servings, and make sure you get bread for dipping! And I always have room for dessert here because they also have amazing gelato, pistachio is always my go to! 10/10 this is a place I will go to forever. read more

This is my no doubt my favorite place in Chicago! This is when they say hidden gem! Since my coworker showed me this place in 2014, I'm regular here and feel like at home, employers at the front( and there is many of them) work here in 2023 I saw them today, they are one big family. Very lovely Italian couple run this place with so much love and quality food on the 1st place. There should be a role model for everyone working, especially in restaurant business. Grazie! read more

The gelato was AMAZING. Definitely coming back here 100% and the overall vibes are incredible. Really gives you that authentic Italian feeling as soon as you step in the door. Just make sure you bring cash, as they are cash only (the best places usually are!). The woman at the front desk was very understanding about me not knowing about their cash only policy, with it being my first time there & all. My order total was $8.84 for 2 small gelato, and I only had $6 cash. She told me to bring back the $2 next time I come back. I will definitely be back! Luckily I was able to find $3 more in quarters in the truck! Best gelato in Chicagoland area hands down! read more

Being from NY I wanted to try Chicago Style Pizza! Freddy's did not disappoint!! Omg the best in Chicago thus far & they had outdoor seating!!! If you're in the area a must try!! read more

Freddy's Pizza - Pepperoni Slice - Pizza Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

My first visit at Freddy's Pizza is really great. The place feels warm and family-like. You feel welcome right away. The staff is very nice and quick to help. We got all we needed. I had a pepperoni pizza. It was so good, crispy crust, tasty sauce, and lots of toppings. The garlic knots were hot and soft, a nice side. They also have pasta and salads. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I can't wait to return and try more of their menu! read more

Consistently amazing. Hardest working staff ever yet friendly and helpful. Meatball sandwiches are the BEST

A REALLY wonderful deli! They have EVERYTHING! I bought antipasti, pecorino cheese and guanciale. I couldn't be happier. read more