OMG! I traveled to the Chicago Burbs for a weekend trip from Texas this past weekend and decided to try Legends Pizza... WOW!!!! I love pizza and travel the country looking for the best. I am originally from CA and have a spot I grew up in that I have loved since a young boy that is family owned for over 60 years. However, Legends takes the PIE for the absolute BEST pizza I have ever had! And the JOHN'S BEEF & GRAVY PIZZA is like Nothing I have ever eaten! If you don't try this place you are missing out! It was so darn good, we had them make 2 more to bring back home and I've been eating it every day since I got home! I had to dive in Sunday night as soon as we landed! This place is a real gem and love the family owned service and atmosphere! Chicago has some of my favorite spots to eat and now Legends will be a regular stop every time I fly in from Texas! Now let's bring Legends to Dallas and show these folks how Chicago gets it right!!! read more

Legends Pizza - JOHN'S BEEF & GRAVY PIZZA!!!! Beware... it's way too addicting! - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

We just had lunch at Legends today and I have to say...hands down best fish fry I've had in a long time! The tarter sauce was delish Oh and we also had the calamari that tasted extremely fresh and not rubbery, plus it comes with a great cocktail sauce that I fell in love with. Go check them out during lent on Fridays , you won't regret it. Thanks you Legends pizza read more

I cannot recommend this place. Although the staff were great and great service, I have terrible gas after eating their pizza yesterday. I also vomited this morning. I've never gotten sick from pizza and wine. I wanted to love this place because staff is so friendly but not meant to be. I ordered a cheese and sausage pizza here. Parts of it were very good. But I kept encountering a strange taste. I thought it was just some wierd seasoning they use. I didn't like it whatever it was. I never tasted anything like it. The pizza dough is fabulous, nice and thin snd crispy. The sauce is lacking the true Italian flavor I crave. Finally, the garlic is a definite NO! I hate garlic on my pizza. Drinks including wine are very reasonably priced. Ambiance is cozy comfortable neighborhood place. I don't care for legacy old school rock which they play here. I've heard those songs 10,000 times and enjoy newer refeshing upbeat music. I won't be back but wish them well. read more

What can I say other than Legends has become my family's favorite pizza place in the area! The classic thin style is our go-to. Each month, Michelle (the owner) has a pizza of the month ranging from cheeseburger (THE BEST!), taco, tamale, chicken pot pie, the list goes on! Each one is more delicious than the last, which I'm not sure how that's possible. She also curates a monthly drink menu that's typically themed. October focuses on Halloween, July was patriotic...you get the idea. The chicken Caesar wrap is also delectable, as is the breaded steak sandwich. For those of who you have had Ricobene's, this is a close dupe. IYKYK! You walk in expecting to have a bite to eat or pick up a to-go order, but you leave feeling like family. I can't recommend Legends enough. And everything they do for the Carol Stream community is nothing short of incredible. Kudos to Chris and Michelle for an outstanding pizzeria! read more

Anything you order is SO GOOD! We have not made it to the pizza yet. Eggplant parm & pasta 5 stars. Fried shrimp was perfect. BBQ beef OMG so good. One day we will get to the pizza but already heard it is awsome. Melissa is awsome server. Water didn't look cold enough and brought another ...really who does that? Melissa does. Try anything it is awsome! read more

There's some things I liked about this place, the pizza arrived hot, the crust was pretty good. A decent amount of veggies. Cheese was ok. But there were several issues that keep me from recommending this place. We ordered and paid extra for chicken on our pizzas and there didn't appear to be any on there aside from a few mysterious tiny yellowish white cubes in a few places near the outer edge of the crust. Maybe that was the chicken? I really hope not, because as I was eating a slice, I noticed up close that the little cubes actually looks raw (pic added). Another reviewer said they got very ill after eating the pizza, hopefully that won't be our fate as well. Pizza did arrive about 20 mins earlier than their website estimate, which normally be great. Except the delivery person didn't ring the bell and the online tracking showed our order was still in the preparation stage. So the pizzas sat outside for at least 10 mins before we realized they had been delivered. Miraculously, they were still hot, so no real loss there. I just wanted to mention it in case others are relying on this inaccurate tracking. Aside from the possibly raw meat, another deal breaker for me though was the utterly flavorless pizza sauce. A couple others mentioned it in their reviews, so I guess I was warned. The taste and appearance led me to suspect it was just watered down, unseasoned, low-sodium canned tomato sauce. There was no sign of oregano or any other spices in it, and it certainly didn't taste like anything at all. It's a shame, I think it might've been an ok pizza otherwise (without the raw mystery meat), because the crust and cheese weren't bad. Unfortunately, even if the chicken had been ok, lack of any flavor in the sauce pretty much ruined it for us anyway, so we won't be ordering here again. But if you're not a big sauce person, and a vegetarian, maybe you won't mind. read more

Legends Pizza - Tiny pieces of raw chicken???? - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

My first visit and won't be my last. My cheesesteak was delicious as was the Tiramisu. The meat was juicy and overflowing. Great people and fast service. read more

Everything went well. Owners treat old customers like me and new customers like travelers staying at the local hotels like family. When I do go it's usually on Tuesday for the half price dine in pizza deal. Sometimes with family Sometimes solo. Try going earlier because it can become crowded on Tuesdays unless a local sports team is playing on one of the multitude of televisions. Don't worry Michelle whips up some mean ass specialty cocktails during the different holiday seasons. Great for date nights or families alike. read more

Tried outlook Legends on half price Tuesday. Very nice place and friendly people pizza was good. Waitress was friendly and efficient I will go back and try some of the italian dishes. read more

Pizza tasted pretty good, nothing too special. Ambiance- very casual, there is a few slots in the back and bar seating too. Service was above and beyond. Our server was very friendly and bubbly, loved her service! read more

Legends Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

We had a large party everything was fantastic Food was great service was great owner Michelle was wonderful prices very reasonable this is a must go to you will love it Jim , read more

The best pizza place in Carol Stream! The owners were nice, friendly, and passionate about their restaurant. Pizza - 16" starts at $18.50 with $1.25 for each topping. The crispy thin crust on the pizza is splendid. Classic Chicago is loaded with Italian beef, sausage and green peppers. I'll have to come back to try their $35 loaded bloody Mary that is topped with a pizza and hamburger. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024 read more

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LEGEND'S PIZZA has nailed the phrase: YOU'LL COME IN AS A CUSTOMER AND LEAVE AS FAMILY! ABSOLUTELY love this place! Family owned and the food and service show this! The food is wonderful! Michelle makes almost everything homemade from the pizzas to the wonderful dessert! Did I mention great cocktails! Legends totally embraces each holiday from the decorations to her awesome themed Pizzalatas, Drink specials and of course the dinner specials for all your holidays. The Lent menu is fantastic! Hand breaded calamari, homemade potato pancake, and hand battered fish are out of this world. Next month she is adding corn-beef and cabbage! Oh and the first Sunday of every month is Breakfast pizza! LEGENDS PIZZA is definitely my happy place to be! read more

Returned and got the same table but different server (though our prior server popped over and said hello). Ordered onion rings (good) hadn't realized they came with Ranch dressing. Double crust pizza was tasty. Treated like regulars on only our 2nd visit. Is this the "Cheers" of C.S.!? Putting them into rotation. read more

Legends Pizza - Xmas Decor - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Legends Pizza is seriously amazing! The pizza is always fresh, cheesy, and perfectly cooked, with a crust that hits that perfect balance between crispy and soft. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience feel personal. Whether you're dining in or picking up, the service is fast and efficient. Definitely one of my go-to spots for a casual, delicious meal. Highly recommend! read more

Had the Legend Bloody Mary!!! Basically lunch and a drink. Was wonderful! Enjoyed the whole experience.

Really enjoyed our recent visit to Legends. We were greeted not once, but twice. It is "cozy" inside and I imagine later in the day may be loud, but for Saturday afternoon it was just right. We started with the fried pickles which are fresh, and they came with a homemade ranch. The pizza was solid - sausage and pepperoni, didn't even need to order it well done for that perfect, crunchy, buttery crust. Of note, i typically am more of a cracker thin crust kind of girl, but with the texture of this crust - I was pleased! And for dessert, a very delicious peppermint tiramisu. The holiday drink menu was fabulous and if you haven't seen or heard about their loaded Bloody Mary's, you better ask somebody! Michelle was amazing and this place will definitely be on our regular rotation. read more

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Pizza was so delicious, cashier was so nice and friendly. The most part service made my ma birthday special. Thank you for time drawing inside pizza box and writing happy birthday. Thank you so much and your company is best. Be coming back again. Thank you !!! read more

Legends Pizza - Sausage and Cheese Pizza for MaMa Bear Birthday! - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

We had a good sized group that the owner and staff accommodated with ease. Everyone was super friendly and thoughtful. And the food?! Get outta here! It was phenomenal!!! I highly recommend the Johns Beef & Gravy pizza with hot peppers (or sweet peppers if that's your thing!). My only regret is that I didn't order a bigger size pizza so I could have more leftovers! I also enjoyed their seasonal margarita flight. The servings were generous and the margs were delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try the Chicken Caesar Pizzalata that a friend ordered. I was drooling over it. Go get you some Legends-you will not regret it! read more

First time visiting. We went on a late Sunday afteroon. Very friendly to us and other customers. Our pizzas were good. The bacon on the BBQ with chicken pizza was very sparse. It is a sports bar atmosphere. read more

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6 of us gals met there for lunch today and we all agree that we will be back because the food was delicious, the prices were good and service was very friendly and efficient. Michelle and her husband Chris owned the restaurant, and she makes a lot of of the dishes from family recipes. She will be adding some specials for lent so we plan to go back. It is definitely a great place to go for everyone, whether it's friends or family. Three of us shared the large Legends Pizza, which had cheese and sausage and mushrooms and green peppers and onions and even fresh tomatoes. We all wished we had room for dessert.!! read more

my husband and I were there the first Friday of lent. He had the fish fry, which he said was the best fish fry he ever had. And I had the eggplant Parm dinner. It was absolutely fabulous and I can't wait to go back and try something else The service was excellent. The quality of the food was superb. The drinks were wonderful and the atmosphere just makes you want to stay all night. It's by far our favorite restaurant. read more

Delicious pizza, $3 beers (it was a Thursday night special), attentive and friendly service combine to make this a must for those wanting a relaxed and well cooked meal. read more

The food and drinks were amazing! I had the Blackberry Old fashioned and the John's Beef and Gravy. I am in heaven! Definitely a must! read more

Legends Pizza - John's Beef and Gravy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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It may sound strange, but the John's Beef and Gravy pizza is to die for! The crust stays crispy! Justine, our server was fantastically friendly with delicious suggestions like peach tiramisu! You have to check this place out! read more

OMG! Michelle and Natalie were amazing! The food and custumer service are top notch! This was my first visit, I will definitely be back!

This spot has quickly become a new favorite for my wife and me. The breaded steak sandwich is absolutely killer--packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. But what really sets this place apart is the warm, welcoming vibe from both the staff and the owners. You can tell they genuinely care. Now, let's talk about the pizza--they've seriously nailed it. The cheese-to-dough ratio is on point, the flavor is spot on, and everything just works. Bonus points for the ranch (which is legit delicious) and the crispy, flavorful onion rings. High vibes, great food, and awesome people. What more could you ask for? -Nick @ Night read more

The first thing I said after I took a bite of thin crust sausage was, "yup, it's the real deal." Legends doesn't do deep dish. Or pan. It's all thin-crust here, and with the few ingredients we get (sigh), there's nowhere to hide. (My daughter ordered meatballs, which tasted pretty good, but I'd have to stuff a few more in my mouth to know for sure. Also they're pretty big!) The first attempt at ordering was derailed by a Daily Herald feature the day before (it happens), so I made sure to call early and try again. As I said there's nowhere to hide, so let's go through what's there: Sausage: Incredibly tender, flavorful (with spices beyond the pork), true-blue Italian sausage. Quite a bit too... not as much as Lou's disc of sausage, but enough to get sausage in every bite. Cheese: Mozzarella? Sure, but at least two other cheeses provide depth. Fontina, possibly? Parmesan for sure. It wouldn't surprise me if Scamorza is doing some lifting as well. Great blend with some surprising notes. Tomato sauce: Pretty sure it's homemade. Thin with a few pieces of tomato, acidic. Crust: Ah, this was nice. Not paper thin, but in the heat of the oven, the edges lift, brown, and become as crisp as saltines. I kind of wish the whole thing was like that, although that might be physically impossible. This is the best thin-crust pizza I've had around here, at a great price. Best of all, it spares me a trip to the city to try some tavern-style pizza! read more

Legends Pizza - Half cheese, half sausage Chicago-style thin-crust pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Service was excellent and the pizza was delicious! Going back to try the ribs next!!! We went right after Christmas, Legends was decorated from top to bottom, magical! read more

Just average for me. Their tomato sauce on the pizzas doesn't have the zesty flavor that I like. It tastes pretty plain. They also could to use more spices and seasonings on top. We ordered a Large French fries and they tasted HORRIBLE. Don't like the styrofoam container with sweat dripping. Yuck. Soggy, Cold, stale and way too moist. read more

Legends Pizza - Wet, Soggy, old French fries, lying in sweaty styrofoam. - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Ordered 2 more since the last time, flawless and exactly the way I like it both times! Consistently great!

Pizza was excellent and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Great appetizers and great pizza selection choices. Owner is very professional and friendly. Highly recommended read more

Soggy French fries! Tastes like they been sitting out for hours! Then put in styrofoam packaging and sweat dripping on them. Not good. Loud atmosphere. Pizza not the greatest. Too greasy. read more

This is the best pizza I've found in the area!! LOVE the extra thin crust. Tastes like the classic Chicago tavern pizza I crave.

The pizza here is incredible along with the cheesy bread sticks along with it was the beef sauce is an amazing combo. Service was great and the place was a little basic but had a great atmosphere with the workers. read more

Pizza was okay. Ordered for delivery, which was fast. Ordered thin crust cheese and sausage, hardly any sausage on it. It tasted very garlicky. Not sure I'd order again read more

5 stars for customer service, gluten free options, and the old fashioneds. The staff was so welcoming and all greeted us when we walked in which I feel like is rare now days. Also, the staff was very attentive and accommodating to my gluten allergy. read more

Legends Pizza - old fashioneds - Pizza Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Really good pizza! We had the Legends Special and it was delicious. Wife had black olives, mushrooms and fresh mozzarella and she loved it. The peanut butter and chocolate chip cannolis were delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing service and food! Everything is homemade and fresh!! The pizza and meatballs are our favorite and the salad dressings taste homemade! We will come back!! read more

My four year old requested to try this pizza place. To humor him we did go. We are very glad we did! Owner Michelle treated us right away and we were seated immediately. Adam said he wanted a pepperoni pizza and Michelle who helped us said they do have kids personal pizzas so Adam got his personal pepperoni pizza. Hubby ordered the Cheesy Garlic Gerinarda. Usually not my thing but it is amazing! I had an order of the Mozzarella sticks; also great! Hubby got the Tiramisu and I couldn't leave without trying the S'mores Pizza! Also amazing. Service was great, all the food was delicious. They also do catering and delivery. Michelle said she is considering opening the kitchen for kids birthday parties where the kids make their own personal pizzas. My son had lemonade to drink; maybe they could offer milk as an option for the littles. 100% recommend! Thanks, Michelle and team! We felt like members of the family. read more

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