Newish to Chicago (moved here almost a year ago) My son is a crazed CTA fan and hasn't yet ridden the purple line, and when he finally got the opportunity, he wanted to ride it all the way to Linden. We get to Linden for a late dinner and thankfully this place is close to the station. It's a modest restaurant with few tables (picnic style appearance). There are some people waiting for take out and delivery runners coming in and out. Everyone is so nice. Pro tip there are a few more food options on the QR menu than the menu on display on the wall. Prices are a little off between the QR menu and ring up but it's not a big deal. We ordered paninis and they were delicious! My husband got the panini Italiano and I got the Philly chicken panini. We ate half at dinner and ate the other half the next day. The panini is a grilled sandwich more than a pressed sandwich. It was buttery , crunchy and perfect!! Even heating it up the next day didn't take away too much of the crunch. We very much enjoyed this meal and when the kid has a craving to ride the purple to linden again, we'll be back. Will try their pizza next time. :) read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - Chicken Philly panini - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

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Heading to a Northwestern bball game, decided to stop at JP's for dinner. Here are some thots: --Hole in the wall pizza place with very modest inside seating, 3 or 4 tables with picnic table table cloths in checkered red and white! --Ordered sausage and pepperoni pizza. Came out in less than 10 minutes. --Tavern style pizza with thin crispy crust. Light cheese and sauce. Highly recommended! read more

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Great pizza, but way too expensive for tavern style. How is it $25 for sauce on a cracker? We enjoy the zucchini fritti and bbq chicken pizza. Slap in the face reward program - spend around $1k for 10 orders and get 1 large pizza 50% off....not even free. I'd love to come here more often but can't justify it. read more

We've ordered delivery. The Special Pizza is quite good. The Caesar Salad is good but not great. Delivery time was great, 30 minutes to NW Evanston. It's our new go-to for thin crust pizza. read more

Pricey, but so good when you decide to treat yourself. (I order delivery, which is a little extra, so I'm looking forward to trying them in person someday.) I love JP's Vodka Pizza. I'm not typically a fan of cracker-thin crust, but the way the sauce and cheese adhere to it and give it a bit of springiness is just right. But the best treat of all of is their cannoli. They serve up four mini cannoli with the perfect flavor filling to shell ratio. I gobble them right up. If you're willing to pay for quality, JP's is for you! read more

Tasty thin crust pizza, fried zucchini and bruschetta. 2 thumbs up from the kiddos. We will be back!

We are from out of town and stopped in and were very pleasantly surprised with the speed of service and very good food. Chicken Parmigiana Panini, Cheese pizza and meatballs all were winners. Enjoy' read more

Visiting the Bahai Temple nearby, JPs was an easy walk and well worth the stroll. Immaculate and charming inside, with large rectangular checkered covered tables and benches perfect for family or casual reunions. The menu catered to a range of tastes, and designer Pizza selections were extensive. We ordered spinach salad with beets and walnuts, and the North Beach pizza. We watched our gluten free pizza dough being rolled through kitchen doorway. The cheeses were unique and exquisite. Easily the best GF pizza I've tasted. But there's more. Dishes were delivered to our table with personal care, and coffee arrived in a full pot - a dark roast freshly hand filtered. This cafe is full of surprises and a momentary journey to a vacation setting. Please add JPs to your secret get away list. read more

Tried it twice in the last week. Both times it was delicious. The menu has a great selection of pizzas. The customer service is very friendly and delivery was less than a hour. read more

Ordered a large JP pizza, and it was top notch. Best pizza I've had this year. Excellent.

Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior -- JP's has a great selection of salads, sandwiches, and toppings to build your own pizza. I loved my thin crust pizza with generous amounts of prosciutto and basil! read more

It's such good pizzas and their burgers are the best! I really love their beef burger sandwich! A bit pricy comparing to other places but it's so worth it. I often order online their delivery staff are polite and always on point and on time. I will definitely order from them again, so good, keep up the good job. read more

We really need to keep businesses in this district; they've been dropping like flies lately, but seeing how this place is run, I don't think they're going to last. Take a look at their Yelp rating graph: it's been going down steadily. In my experience with their customer service, I've been treated rudely and told to shop elsewhere when I had a problem. This is not the kind of business I want to support in the area, and would rather have an empty storefront than be treated like this. read more

I ordered a fettuccine Alfredo from this place last week. I paid $3 for broccoli and $3 extra to add chicken to my pasta. Total of $21 for the pasta. After 45 minutes I got my pasta I'm a small container. The pasta was dry with barely any sauce. The chicken seemed like fake meat, the ones you buy from cans. But the worst part was the broccoli, I'm adding pictures of the broccoli they added to the pasta. I really believe they got the rests of broccoli in the pan and throw it on my pasta. This was a shame. The pasta didn't taste good, it actually tasted like absolutely nothing. I was very disappointed. I called to ask where was the broccoli in my pasta, because I had paid $3 for it, and the person said the cook claimed to have added it. You can judge from the pictures why I was so mad about it. Never again. read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - I said I wanted broccoli not the trace of it. - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

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I really like the cracker thin crust at JPs. The staff are friendly and they have a huge selection of ingredients. I live near by, so maybe I'm just lucky , but I always get very prompt delivery. read more

We have ordered from JP's for years. It is well-run with great customer service. They once delivered 3 pizzas to us and one of the pizzas was wrong. I called with a polite complaint, and they insisted on delivering a replacement even though I said, don't worry about it. Tonight we ordered a few pizzettes and a Hawaiian. Delicious! read more

The kids worked up quite an appetite during an afternoon at Growth Spurts* so my friends and I decided it was time for dinner...and headed down the block to JP's. . I have no doubt "JP" was thrilled to see our 6 rambunctious children, but fortunately there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant to bother at 5:30pm. We found a large table and locked the 3 pre-schoolers in thanks to a bench. Who needs high chairs? Actually we needed those for our toddlers. We ordered a large cheese pizza for all the kids and an order of buttered noodles for one of the toddlers at the table. The pizza came out relatively fast...and very hot. Once it cooled down the kids dug in and seemed very happy with their thin crust cheese pizza. I stole a few bites myself here and there. While not the best pizza I've ever had, I'd order it again. I do love myself some thin crust! My son was also a big fan of his friend's buttered noodles. He enjoyed so many that we thought about placing a second order for them. The highlight of the meal (for the kids, definitely not the adults) was the ice cream freezer they attacked for dessert. My daughter went crazy over a sponge bob popsicle with gumballs as eyes that died her lips blue for days. She's STILL talking about that popsicle a week later! Before leaving the kids enjoying playing chase around the spacious restaurant (again, I'm sure "JP" loved us). By then a few customers had walked in so we rounded up the troops and headed home for bedtime. There are so many great kid friendly pizza places (Barnabys** for one) in the North Shore that I wouldn't go out of my way to head back to JPs, but would certainly come back for thin crust pizza and a sponge bob popsicle when back in the area. * http://www.yelp.com/biz/growth-spurts-wilmette **http://www.yelp.com/biz/barnabys-of-northbrook-northbrook read more

Great find on Yelp! We walked from Ryan Field after the Northwestern vs Penn State game. Just wanted a quick slice and beer. Service was fast and super friendly! We split the special - 8" hot yummy pizza, garden salad, and a couple of beers. Totally worth the visit for the food and friendly service! Thank you Dmitry! read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

The restaurant is big for a pizza place, clean place, the Staff are nice but they seem to be rushing when there taking your order, the pizza itself was like a fancy version of a school pizza (I frankly enjoyed it) the wings were alright just lacked with flavor the mozzarella sticks were decent to say the least, their ice tea was really concentrated but it was good I didn't mind. It's not a bad pizza place but definitely not one of the best. It's decently alright. read more

Excellent then crust pizza. Sausage very tasty. Fried mozzarella sticks outstanding. Wide variety of menu options. Very efficient.

Great friendly service. Great deals and prices. Pizza is amazing and the gentleman working is very nice and respectful and even opened the store early for me! 100% recommend this place to anyone in wilmette or surrounding areas! read more

It seemed like just a Pizza grill from the outside. I was game tp try and was surprised. I had an Italian Beef Panini and a salad. The salad was very good , with beets, feta, walnuts and spring mix. The Panini was really exceptional. The price was fair and the atmosphere was comfortable. It is in a hidden location to those that are not actually looking for it. If you visit the area, maybe going to the Bahai' Temple, do look for it. read more

*hidden gem* we have dined in at JPs twice. We live in the neighborhood and walk there, but we waited too long to try it! We have had the Quattro formagi pizza and the special vodka pizza of the month. Both are really really good. We also tried the zucchini sticks which were also delicious. The menu has a lot more to offer, but we haven't tried much beyond pizza. The staff is so kind, accommodating, and proud of their pizza. They get a lot of carry out business, but more people should dine in! It's cute, clean, and no problem to get a table. We are so happy we found this little neighborhood gem and we really enjoy the pizza. My husband and I are big pizza people, too! We have tried it all. The ingredients and crust are high quali read more

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JP's is not your average pizza joint. there is much more to look forward to while coming in here. The service is wonderful, the food is great, and the prices are excellent. One thing I can definitely say that I like about this place is getting here. It's right off the purple line Linden stop. I work in the city, so that's very convenient. The staff are very wonderful as well. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They make you feel like you've been coming here for years even if it's just your first time. The bottom line, don't take this establishment just as "some pizza place". It's much more than that. Try every single thing on the menu if you can. It's worth it. read more

Wish i knew about this place before. We just wanted some drinks before hoping on the EL. Dropped in for some beers and shots for nice and cheap with a good strong pour. will definitely be back to try the food and anytime i want a drink before the train read more

Went there on a Saturday afternoon with my wife to check out the "best pizza in the North Shore." We're currently big fans of Pizano's in Glenview for their thin crust - which is actually a little thicker than average thin crusts, but no where near the traditional Chicago deep dish. For NY style pizza, we really enjoy No Man's Land. We shared a Wise Guy Pizzetta - a smaller, but enough for two pizza that is apparently cooked twice to make the crust extra crispy. Fennel sausage with sweet onions and mozzarella. Crust was as thin as No Man's, but didn't flop. Sauce was excellent, crust was a little more buttery than others I've had but not overpowering like Home Run Inn's crusts. Needles to say, we devoured it. We both agreed it is now our overall favorite pizza in the area. We also tried and shared a meatball sandwich. The server was nice enough to divide it for us and served it to us in two plates. Came on fresh, crispy bread with homemade meatballs that were cooked perfectly and smothered in mozzarella cheese and their excellent marinara sauce with a salad "garnish". Excellent and would order again. Sandwich came with an option of soup or salad and I opted for their soup - Minestrone. Awesome. Big chunks of vegetables, whole beans and noodles. I'd describe it as a "chowder" style Minestrone which I love. Seems like every place makes it their own way, but their way is my favorite . I'd order a bucket of this to go in the future. Server asked us if we wanted dessert and even though we were stuffed, we said yes because so far they hit the trifecta as far as everything we ordered being excellent. He came back with three pinky sized canollis drizzled with a little chocolate. He said they were on the house. Only "miss" was that their pop machine seemed to be lacking carbonation and the pop my wife ordered was flat. No big deal. No the fanciest place, but we've gone out enough to know that we're all about the food and service - way too many experiences of fancy places where the food and/or service didn't live up to the decor. Based on what we had, our server and the over price - $27 with tax - we'll become regulars here and will support this local business. Highly recommend so far. read more

Gluten-free pizza. Hello. I work nearby. I like that this place is close. I like the gluten-free pizza. I like the restaurant's discount for local businesses. I like their salads. I like that when I dine here with others, everyone can basically find something they enjoy. The drawbacks are that sometimes food can take a while. But, maybe that's just what happens when you eat at a table where you order a salad and 3 other people order pizza. Whatever. I can usually be patient. I have heard rumors that they can also serve sandwiches on gluten-free bread, but I've never ordered this. Something to put on the to-do list, perhaps. read more

Decent deliveey, almost always arrives early. They have a lot of pizza toppings to choose from. The pizzetta is great for those who can't eat cheese or want a lighter option. read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - Pizzetta - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

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Normally I don't write bad reviews because most of the places I go to aren't bad. That being said, I have no intention of ever returning to this place again. Two stars because the interior of the place is pretty nice, and so is the staff working there; the restaurant itself is clean and tidy, and our waiter was courteous and quick. The food, on the other hand, was overpriced and not well prepared. I had the McCarthy Burger and my mom had the fish and chips. I ordered my burger medium, but it came to me burnt, and I could taste more of the grill than the meat. Fries were nothing to write home about. My mom described her fish and chips as being "too soggy, too salty, and too little". This was not a burger and fries worth paying $10 for, and the fish and chips were certainly not worth $12. We gave it a shot, and this will probably be the first and last time we eat here. My suggestion is to take your money elsewhere. read more

This is my go to spot before a Northwestern football game. Pizza is tasty and inexpensive, and there's always plenty of parking around. It's also walking distance to Ryan Field. Hard to knock a no frills, neighborhood pizza shop :) read more

I'm done with ordering from here. This is the third time we have ordered from them and the third time our food has arrived cold. We were promised 30-35 min for delivery tonight and over an hour later our food arrived. They did not bring utensils or napkins--we had needed both. My husband's burger was so so and certainly not cooked the way he asked. I got a greek salad with chicken. It was mostly lettuce and kalmata olives (had more veggies the first time) and the chicken was cold and dry. Also, most places bring bread when you order a salad-they did not. We live 4 blocks from here. Its a shame-we won't bother going there or ordering again. read more

Get the caprese pizza emm! I always add cilantro to the pizza it adds a nice extra flavor! The pizza is really good [i've only ever had that one pizza there LOL ]however I don't like the no public restroom sign on the door, having chronic stomach problems since I was 13 I know what it's like to need a bathroom when you need one, and don't really like to support establishments that say no public restroom but that being said this pizza is really good so I go there once in a while for that pizza. read more

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My favorite pizza joint back home that deserves some recognition. Been going there since I was a kid in New Trier, they used to be in Winnetka but now in Wilmette. When I am visiting my parents back home, we go here all the time. Very friendly service, craft beers (they do have my favorite Bell's Amber) and some kick ass pizza. Their Pizettas(SP) are lovely, with the super crispy crust. I tried the new pesto Pizzetta and it was soooo good. read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - The pesto pizzetta. Amazing is all I have to say. - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

The worst pizza I ever had, and when I ask them the waiter who served told me: oh this pizza is like this. I told her is not the first time I eat this kind of pizza so I know how it should be. But no they don't even say sorry about that. I give 1 star just for kids menu read more

JP's Pizza & Grill - Pizza Near Me - Wilmette, Illinois

Local restaurant with great food and great customer service. The owner was really nice. They have a gumball machine for the kids. Wish they sold by the slice for lunch on Fridays. fyi Yelp says they open at 11:30am but the restaurant sign says they open at noon. read more

First timer here. ... No bad. Ordered a meatball sandwich and a salad. They were served together. The salad is decent size, considering it's a "side". The bread is tasty and the meatballs were average. The cheese was melted fresh, so all in all, I'd have this again. read more

Triple pepperoni pizetta is excellent. Always a good Caesar salad and glass of house wine.

As local residents, my family and I are always hopeful that good restaurants will open and thrive in the 4th and Linden business district. When JP McCarthy's arrived, we were cautiously optimistic. Every time we drive past, there appears to be a good flow of patrons...so we decided to give a delivery order a try. We ordered a pizza and some beef barley soup....and everything was delicious! The soup was made with all fresh ingredients...even some fresh dill, which really brought out all of the flavors....the best beef barley soup I've had! The pizza had equally fresh, delicious ingredients. I was happy to see artichokes on the pizza menu, and they did not disappoint! The crust was a perfect thin crust, with a great brick-oven...almost smoky taste. Best of all, the order arrived in 35 minutes...much better than the 1-hour-plus we experience with other local pizzerias. We will definitely return, and can't wait to try more menu items! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

A trip to JP's Pizza is a tradition for every Northwestern game for our family now. We go before afternoon/evening games and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and unbeatable pizza. Service is always friendly and fast, and they are great at communicating specials or recommendations. The pizza is some of the best I've ever had in the Chicago area--fantastic crust and fresh toppings in great combinations. Atmosphere is very casual, but always clean and welcoming. I always look forward to visiting JP's. read more

This place is a little under-appreciated in my book. We happened upon this pizzeria and found it to be a nice little diversion from the usual pizza place. The service was amazing, the food delicious and the beer selection righteous. They even accommodated us by creating both a custom pasta dish and a custom ice cream serving that weren't on the menu for our toddler. I think the only thing this place could possibly use more of is a bit more ambiance and personality to go along with everything else that's working well. We'll definitely be back and are certain that if more people gave this place a chance, it would probably be packed. read more