Casino games? Check. Draft beer served in a red solo cup? Check. Friendly staff? Check. Serving great tavern pies at honest prices for over 60 years? Check. Joe's pizza checks all the boxes! read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Beer and pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

I've heard rumblings through Yelp and other outlets that these tavern style, thin crust pizza's are starting to challenge the current deep dish belt holder for the official pie of Chicago, and they were right! The main highlights to me for this style of pizza would be the lack of a substantive crust, the liberal application of cheese, and their rich and meaty pizza sauce which really knocked it out of the park. Please note that since I was feeding kids, had to order a half pepperoni cheese pizza and it was this good with basically no toppings. Smaller, old school pizza shop with a handful of tables and a couple taps. Everyone was super nice to me as I had all these questions about their pie and talking about their rich history in the neighborhood. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

I sort of forgot how much I really love this pizza here. Back in the early 80s this was my go to spot on my way home from work. I was flattered that the owner remembered me today after nearly 30 years. I still do things different and put the pepperoni on top of the cheese and I like pie cut. Especially now when I could never finish a whole small and it just makes it warming up for another meal easier. Plus, there's something about having crust in every piece. Over the top friendly service with a smile. Good old school wooden benches and the AC was cranking, which felt extra good on a 97° day. Definitely gotta make my journey out here more often. I think I'll do an Italian beef soon. read more

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It was be amazing. It was so tasty thank you very much and I will come back soon. Clean, was wonderful read more

Outstanding! I was craving old school, tavern-style pizza and this hit the mark. Great flavor, cheese, crust, flavor. This is my favorite kind of pizza and loved it. Will be back! read more

I found the place!!! This thin crust reminds me of my favorite Chicago pizza joint from my childhood on the Northside. Almost teared up! So Grateful! See you soon ​ read more

This place reminds me of a place I went to in college, small, old school decor, very friendly staff, good beer on tap and pizza. Heard that this place ranked #2 for pizza in the suburbs so looked forward to trying it. Ordered a large pizza with lots of toppings and the pizza was okay. It was cooked through but hoped for more of a charred crust. There's good amount of cheese and toppings but not a big fan of the dried out cracker crust or the tomato sauce. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great but I did like the overall experience. Will I go back? Not sure. It's a place I want to love but for now not feeling that vibe. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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Ordered for delivery. Awesome pizza! The delivery came within the promised window anf the pizza was hot and delicious. read more

Did takeout. Loved this Chicago style tavern pizza. Would go back in a minute. The restaurant looked small located in a strip mall.

Joes is an old school pizza shop that has the Best thin pizza anywhere. Prices are great and so is the pizza. Opened in 1963 and been around for 60 years for a good reason. Great pizza and prices read more

Pizza is the best! They are celebrating their 60th birthday this week. The are celebrating with a Family size one topping pizza for $19.66. Additional topping are available too. We had a Family size cheese and sausage pizza. Their thin, crispy crust and their family secret recipe sausage is great!! read more

BEST THIN CRUST PIZZA!! This is an old school pizza place. It's been around for decades so it's super causal inside. Service was great but I only do carry out. My family use to pick up there was I was a kid and I have rediscovered it. Keep in mind there are a lot of different types of pizza in the Chicago area. This style is tavern. Very thin and crispy! Also this pizza is not greasy- it has lots of flavor!! Definitely a must try!!! read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Sausage and mushroom Large size for 2-3 people (I consider this a medium size) - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

The classic tavern style pizza in a quintessential classic pizza joint . I always eat mine there, no better than right out of the oven & World famous Nancy bringing it to the table!! read more

The service is terrible if you sit inside. The pizza is average. The prices are heavy.

Joe's pizzeria, I love you guys man! Joe's is hands down, Northside Chicagoland suburb legendary they've been around forever! My wife and I love Joe's. This is our favorite Tavern/thin crust in the NorthShore suburb area. we've been coming here for at least six years now and we've never had a bad experience. very consistent from pizza to service amazing as always got the largest size thin crust cheese pizza always comes out piping hot, cooked to perfection every single time cheese perfect amount the sauce amazing acidic flavorful just the way I like there dough is paper thin with amazing flavor and texture, crisp every piece to the end. Their service is always amazing. The guys at the front that worked the window are awesome. For all you sausage fans Joe's makes in house sausage and it taste amazing Chicago style seasoned sausage, phenomenal highly recommend, pairs so good with Giardiniera. The servers are always happy to serve you and amazing. Joe's is pretty small restaurant with a couple tables and chairs. They do have parking lot and a beautiful marquee Joe's pizza sign outside which I think is awesome. Gives it that old school look. 100% Recommend! read more

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My go to for pasta & Meatballs I usually carry out, Good food, friendly & nice staff. Quick service. In my neighborhood and I like it!

Good pizza. Chicago thin crust tavern style. It's a bit pricey for the pizza size is my only thing

If you want consistent good thin crust pizza and some quick service Joe's is a great place to stop by. I'll usually order this on my way home occasionally and they have it ready within 15-20 minutes which is always a great standard. They also have a bowling alley nearby that I've seen people come by to get pizza and take back to bowl. The other thing I consistently get are the mild wings I love these versions because they have a dry seasoning that lets you really feel the crunch. See you next time you wonderful people. read more

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I really wanted to love this Pizza. I have been waiting almost seven months for a chance to Try Joe's Pizzeria. The good: Joe's Pizza is very good pizza when hot. The ambiance is about as old school Chicago pizza joint as you will find in Chicagoland anymore. From the RC Cola to the pizza in the paper bag to the owner of the establishment making you feel welcome. Kudos for the ambiance. One of the great things about a tavern style pizza is that they are typically good to excellent to eat cold. Personally I like cold pizza almost as much or maybe more than hot depending on the pie. Unfortunately this pizza was not a good pizza to be eaten cold. read more

I've been coming here for so long that my last review was 10 years ago! I have been a regular customer for much longer than that though. My old review mentioned the very small dated dining area, well that has been remodeled (its still small but new) and they added a tiny bar. So now when I order my pizza for take out, I go early and have a beer while waiting for my hot out of the oven kick ass pizza! I like they're burgers too. They are the skinny patties so a double is called for and they also make a mean Antipasto salad. Theres a full menu of appetizers, pasta, ribs, shrimp & fish and sandwiches to satisfy most any craving but make no mistake, the thin pizza is the king here. Back in the day we have been known to go bowling at the end of the strip at Jeffery Lanes and bring in a Joes Pizza. Bowling, cold beer and pizza! Life is good :) read more

Our go to pizza in Buffalo Grove, very tasty cheese and sausage pizza. We also can get fries, desserts. Delivery is around an hour or so

Small dining area but good pizza that tastes homemade. Try the sausage pizza. Service was excellent. Very nice people. read more

Delicious thin crust and reasonably priced! Carry out was quick, didn't have to wait. Very nice service. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Pizza with half pepperoni and pineapple - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

This is pizza is one of the best I have ever had! While the toppings were fresh and in a good amount, the crust was crackery and even better cold. Well done, bravo read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Garlic, green pepper, onion, mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Excellent old school pizza place. One of the best Chicago-Style thin crust in all of Chicagoland. Best to eat at Joe's to get the best overall experience as all pizza's just taste better out of the oven. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Sausage well done. Top Notch. - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

When I was a little kid we used to drive past this place all the time and the old neon sign stuck in my head. So after I obtained my driver's license and was heading out with high school buddies, I insisted on going to Joe's. It looks like nothing fancy from the outside, just an old pizza place downstairs from some old apartment buildings on Wolf Road. But if that's all you see and d code to skip it,you're really missing out because they're one of the best pizza joints in the Chicago area. Go for the thin tavern style, sausage, mushroom and fresh garlic. Fresh ingredients, really good crust, and most importantly not an overly sweet tomato sauce. 16 year old me loved it as much as 47 year old me does to this day. So that's 31 years of business I've been giving them, though not nearly as often in recent years as I live 40 minutes away. They have a smallish dine in area that used to be pretty old and funky with a jukebox that worked "sometimes". It looks like in recent years they renovated it and it's new and has a small bar with a couple taps. Just go! read more

Nice thin crust small pizza place . Select menu very good pizza , homemade sausage good sauce thin crust On Tuesday at order family size and a small cheese come with it. Tasty , fast device open late still with corona virus they're open till 11pm read more

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I'm glad I started my chicago pizza journey with this place. On the outside it looks like a little hole in the wall but it has great flavor if you give it a try. I can see myself becoming a regular for this pizza. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

really nice old school pizza joint the owner and workers very friendly. we got a mushroom pepper jalapeño pizza it was delicious even though the owner said it was a little well done we didn't mind and he also said it's on the house! definitely I will be back again. read more

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We love Joe's Pizza! We always order and pick up so can't speak to ambiance. Service is always friendly, especially when they recognize you after multiple orders over time! Thin crust, sausage, mushrooms is our norm. We love it! read more

Hands down the best tavern style pizza in the area. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, the cheese is cooked to perfection, and the crust has the perfect crunch. I highly recommend trying the sausage pizza, it's my favorite! The pizzas are hand tossed in the back of this hole in the wall joint. Don't be discouraged by the looked on the outside. The wings are also very good. read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

We ordered pizza after hearing so many rave reviews about it from others. I will admit that the pizza was very good...we got spinach and pepperoni...with a nice thin crunchy crust and very flavorful sauce! However, stars get dropped for the way carry out pizza is presented. Pizza is on a cardboard disc and then shoved into a paper bag. I don't like this method at all, because I wouldn't want the risk of greasy pizza stains leaking through the bag and onto my car seat. I can't imagine anyone ordering multiple pizzas for a party or something and just getting a stack of greasy bags. As good as the pizza is, I wouldn't order from here again. Maybe stick with dine in only. read more

Pizza is delicious! Stuffed shells is amazing! Crisp salad too! They have Carey out and delivery. This is my boyfriend's new go too!

The BEST Chicago tavern style I had in the burbs! Omg! The crust is like paper thin, literally, and they don't skimp on toppings either, really well balance of sauce, toppings, cheese and crust! Pipping hot hit the spot! :) Wish you were closer to me! read more

I have been eating this pizza for over 20 years. It is still made the same way as was when I had my first. It is a great tasting pizza with ample toppings. An owner is always on-site making sure the quality is first-rate. read more

This use to be my favorite pizza place till they changed their recipe. Now, instead of a slightly greasy pizza with a good amount of toppings and a crispy crust, You get a cheap, skimpy topping pizza with a lifeless cardboard crust. Do yourself a favor and go to Nino's or Lou's and save the disappointment from this. read more

This place is awesome. I travel from Ohio frequently to visit my elderly father and always get a pizza from Joes. The best! Old school. Tonight I spoke to the staff when I picked it up. Great hard working folks. In business 55 years! Jim from Dublin Ohio read more

It's simply the best pub pizza in the burbs and the city I highly recommend the bacon. It's always had friendly people working behind the counter. It's small inside but a very nice 90s vibe ! read more

My mom has been talking about Joe's pizza for a while now, so I figured I'd give it a try, and I was not disappointed! This is a pretty basic thin crust pizza that is sometimes served in a bag instead of a box. The flavors are anything but basic! The crust is not too crunchy but not soggy, but the sauce is where it is at! The sauce has robust and savory flavors and makes the whole pizza! The cheese is also the perfect texture and they bake it just until it starts to bubble and brown. It was delicious! read more

Joe's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

A great small Pizzeria in interesting place to be the pizzeria is old school and reminds me of many you would find out in the East Coast with a few seatings and beer available there's only one television and the number of books might be four or five as you enter you can order and wait to take out and overall this is a neat looking little Pizzeria the pizza by the way was outstanding and well above expectations and one can clearly tell how this place is organized and how serious the family or workers take the job that it will be good quality read more