Penguino's is a pizza place and their pizza is delicious with sauce that's just the amount of sweetness to complement the sausage and mushrooms we order as toppings! The crust is just thin enough to be crispy and yet still hold all the ingredients. They don't skimp on ingredients! The Wings are a whole different level here. They're juicy, large in size, and oh so crispy! We love our wings plain and everyone adds the sauce to their liking at home. I'm a plain wings kind of girl because their wings are just that good that I don't need to cover it in buffalo sauce, but hubs loves the taste of buffalo sauce and will eat them half covered with sauce. The boys will do a combo of plain and slightly dipped into sauce wings. Try to pizza, definitely try the wings, and while you're at it - get yourself an order of the breadsticks too! They're delicious! read more

Nice guy working there, he was the only person in the whole place. Really small unassuming neighborhood pizza place. Pizza was delicious. We had thin crust. We weren't asked what type of crust, though they have 3 options; deep, hand tossed, and thin. It's expensive, but at lunchtime, no one else entered the place for the 30 minutes we were there, so I guess ya better charge a lot. It's good pizza, good service, recommend. read more

Really yummy pizza. Got a mushroom and jalapeno cheese pizza. I was really craving some Chicago pizza and this scratched the itch. The person who gave me the pizza noticed it was my first time there and they were kind enough to gift me a coke can! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Penguino's Pizza - 12" Pan Crust Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

the sauce is the boss! really good pizza! service was amazing really friendly! pizza was really good! read more

Nicely priced, decent pizza....... My review is based on a "Mega Football Palooza" we got for a kid's birthday party. The website says it is a 24"x18" pizza that can feed up to 12 people. Well quantity wise, the pizza was there! Fed 10 people and we had plenty of leftovers. The price was good too, although there was a pricing issue with there website. The company site had it listed at $32.99 and the person taking the order on the phone said it was old and wanted to charge $36. I just said that was what they had it listed as a deal and they gave it to me, but made mention of ingredient costs going up and normally it would have been a higher price. Attached photo is what they have listed on their site as of 4/18/22, so still not updated. Personally, I would have not cared if it was $36, but since the website had it listed at $32, I do expect them to be priced that way. Quality wise, the pizza was ok. The cheese on top was pretty dry. Not that I would want soaked in grease either, but it was at the opposite end of the spectrum. Other viewers were raving about the sauce, but on the Palooza pizza, the sauce was thin so was not able to taste it much. It was a decent pizza and good for a large kid's party. read more

Penguino's Pizza - Screen shot of website today stating price is $32.99. When calling in for it they originally were saying it was $35.99. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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We ordered their giant pizzas for a birthday party and everyone was raving about the pizza. Great service, delicious pizza and couldn't be happier! read more

A pretty good pizza overall. We like thin crust and picked up at the store. The only negative we had was a little too much cheese, so next time it will be "easy cheese". And there will be a next time. read more

We found this place from Steve Dolinsky's "Pizza City, USA" book series, which is a good indicator for outstanding pizza joint in the greater Chicago area. To rank the 4 items in my order: - *CHICKEN WINGS*: believe it or not, the fried chicken wings here are the best ones we've had in a while... so freshly cooked and nicely seasoned. Worth trying! - *THIN CRUST PIZZA*: this is the style that got mentioned by the book and it didn't disappoint! The tomato sauce is on the sweeter side but not too much, I love it. Cheese is fresh and crust is nice. Well done! - *DEEP DISH PIZZA*: this is the biggest disappointment in the order. Let's be honest, and check my picture - this is not DEEP DISH. This is just a normal pizza with a high crust edge. That means it's not loaded with enough ingredients to make it "deep". Despite the flavor being nice with the freshness of the ingredients, I can't take it as deep dish pizza by any means. - *Penguino's stype BREAD STICK*: it seems like a popular item from Yelp but nothing special about it, kinda disappointing. The owner is such a nice gentleman and we had good conversation about the book. He even offered us free soda! Overall given the limited options in the northwestern suburbs, it's a solid 4 star! read more

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My fiance and I have been coming here for a couple years now. Luckily we are live in the area to get this DELICIOUS PIZZA, BREADSTICKS AND WINGS!!! I think their cheesy garlic breadsticks are probably the best I've ever had. Did you also know this is a family owned small business? Please please please do yourself a favor and try this spot out if you haven't already. Our go-to is the Hawaiian thin crust pizza. It. Will. NOT. Disappoint! read more

Penguino's Pizza - Penguino 's Style Breadsticks - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Time and time again my FAVORITE pizza joint. He does deep dish better than anyone else.

This place is amazing. I live out of town, with friends that live in the area and I make it a point to come here for their deep dish every time. I'm the type of person who loves to go out to eat at different places when I go out of town, but this is a staple. Not to mention the man working there (every time I go) offers me a soda on the house. It's a great place ran by good people. Penguino's at least deserves a chance if you're anywhere close to it! read more

Ahhh the BEST pizza in North AH/BG. Be sure to try their breadsticks - delish! To top it off the owner is the nicest!! We love this place. read more

I just made a yelp account to write a review of this place because, dang... I love everything about it! The bottom line: We have just become loyal, lifetime customers to a place with awesome pizza and an extremely kind owner who seems to take great pride in his work. I walked into the place to order in-person and I'm pretty sure it was the owner who helped me. The man was SO NICE and, even though I was in-and-out pretty quick, he asked me how I heard of the place and, while briefly speaking with him, I got the sense he couldn't wait to make a pizza for us to show us how good it is. After picking it up and my family devouring the pizza, I can honestly say that we haven't had a thin crust pizza that good in a VERY long time. What a wonderful experience. I won't compare it to other pizza places because they're all different in their own ways, but we'll now be regulars and I'm so happy they are only 5 minutes down the road from us, although we would drive a ways to keep coming back anyways. read more

Penguino's reminds me a bit of Tortorice's pizza but with less herbs and seasonings. I tried the thin crust sausage pizza here which had an almost bready thin crust, which wasn't super crisp. I enjoyed the flavor, juiciness, and size of the sausage crumbles. I also liked how the pizza wasn't too salty and that the sauce was a bit on the sweet side, but didn't really taste artificial. There is a nice chewy, thick cheese layer on top of the sauce and the edges were pretty crispy. The price was reasonable but it didn't really stand out to differentiate itself from other local pizzas. The breadsticks however, are quite addictive with a nice buttery taste and fluffy texture. This was much more memorable than the pizza and the breadsticks paired nicely with a bright and sweet marinara sauce. These are pretty similar to the fazoli or olive garden breadsticks. Overall, good place to get a pizza at a reasonable price. Delivery is also fast (mine arrived quite a bit earlier than quoted) and the delivery person was friendly. read more

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My favorite local pizza place!! They are always ready on time and hot until I get home. The pizza and breadsticks combo is a great deal. I love how fresh they are - especially the dough! Thank you for the amazing customer service as well. We've done curbside pick up during Covid-19 and felt very safe! Highly recommend Penguino's for anyone in the area read more

Penguino's Pizza - Thin Crust Cheese Pizza with toppings - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Pizza was nice and crisp. Good amount of toppings. Also got cinnamon sticks, which were ok but needed to be cooked a little more. Overall, everything was good! read more

Just ordered and the pizza is excellent, crust is perfectly cooked with the right amount of crisp and crunch to it. You can smell the sauce when opening the box which has a nice aroma of zest. Sausage is chunky with a fair amount. Also the guy is a Freddie Mercury fan so he's cool. 8/12 read more

Penguino's Pizza - 18" Thin Crust Cheese Pizza with half sausage - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

This place is absolutely FANTASTIC! In all my years, I've never had wings this good. Each wing is bursting with an explosion of flavors, perfectly seasoned with the right amount unlike the tiny, overpriced wings you get at other places. The owner was also incredible; he was super friendly and even gave us free drinks. I overheard him offering a woman free breadsticks because she tipped well last time--how awesome is that? The owner is just fantastic, clearly passionate about his food, and it shines through in every bite. If you're craving juicy, perfectly made food, this is the place you need to visit! 5/5 read more

Penquino's NEVER disappoints. Definitely makes pizza with love. consider trying it yourself. Service is awesome. Always has a smile and makes you feel welcomed. I like the simplicity of the inside I find it charming. Give Penquino's a try and you will see...it will become # 1 contact on your phone when you are craving pizza!!!! read more

The service is fast and friendly. The dough is soft and chewy with a deliciously light sweetness. The sauce is a nice tomato flavor with traditional Italian spices. The monster lollapalooza special is worth it for massive feasts. Leftover are pretty decent. The crust reheats well on the griddle. read more

Very friendly, great service and the pizza was great. The pizza is a thin crispy crust that stays firm and doesn't fall apart. Located in a corner of a shopping mall and would recommend for either pick up or delivery. I also recommend the bread sticks! read more

Pure and simple.....just an outstanding pizza !!! Ready on time for pick up...hot !!! read more

I absolutely love Penguino's Pizza, it's always fresh and delicious. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this place. read more

Penguino's Pizza - Half pepperoni, half sausage, full onion. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Owner was really friendly. Ordered a thin crust and it was nice to see that the toppings were placed on the pizza and not thrown on it. For me though the crust was just too dry and a bit thick for my liking. Sauce could of had a bit more flavor too. Good pizza but nothing really stood out, at least not for me. read more

Thanks to GrubHub, Penguino's has become my 'go to' for Pan Pizza. We've ordered from them probably 10 times in the last 5 months and every time the pizza arrives rapidly and is always hot and delicious! My favorite is Buffalo Chicken pizza which is so amazing that I actually experience a 'food coma' while I'm consuming it! We've also come to love their 'supreme' which sausage, mushroom, green pepper and onion which is also to die for... I mostly admire and love how the crust tastes wonderful with just the right texture just the way it is without needing dipping sauce! The toppings also taste super fresh! We have yet to taste Penguino's other selects beside pizza. Recently we gave Penguino's a good review via Grub hub and they rewarded us with free breadsticks on our next order! read more

Tried the Chicago style deep dish 16 inch 1/2 pepperoni and 1/2 spinach with breadsticks and marinara, and it was delicious and an excellent compliment to Sunday football. Everyone loved the deep dish. read more

Penguino's Pizza - Pan pizza pepperoni, mushroom, jalapeño - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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This place is top notch! I've been living in the area for nearly 2 years now and I've got to say that this is one of the best pizza joints around. Their thin crust is perfect and we had just tried their pan crust.....oh lawd that's good! You know a pizza is good when even the crust is a delicious! Not only is the food excellent, the owner is also just as kind as can be. I will always come back for the great food and the wholesome service. read more

Penguino's Pizza - Pan slice with pepperoni, mushroom, and jalapeño - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Best pizza around hands down. Consistent and delicious. Not greasy and floppy like most pizza joints around. Highly recommend

Great food! Super kind owner who gives great service, food is reasonably priced for the portion and quality is great!

This is the best pizza place around. Food is always done in a timely manner. The pizza is delicious. Always fresh and is always made how you want it. The owner is very nice and friendly and cares about the food he sells. Prices are great as well. My favorite spot to go too. read more

My husband and I are new to the area and were looking for a good pizza place to try during our "Staycation". After reading reviews on Yelp and Google, we settled on Penguino's and we were not disappointed! We ordered delivery: a thin crust pepperoni and a pan pepperoni, as well as breadsticks. Our food arrived on time, the delivery driver wore a mask, and the delivery was totally contactless. Both pizzas were delicious and full of flavor, and the breadsticks were light and buttery. We had plenty of leftovers which were delicious cold or reheated the next day. We have found our new go to pizza place! read more

By far the best pizza I have had! We were in the middle of moving to the area and the family was famished. I was out voted on having pizza delivered. I am not a fan of delivery pizza. We ordered a Penguino Pizza and for me, the Penguino Italian Beef Sandwich. The Italian Beef Sandwich was fantastic and the aju was on point. The pizza smelled and looked quite inviting. After walking past it about four times, I finally gave it a try and I am glad I did. Immediately noticeable are the fresh ingredients and the flavorful pizza sauce. Sauce is not overbearing and is perfectly spiced. The sausage isn't greasy and has a mild robust flavor. I also appreciate that all the toppings are not lost in mounds of cheese. Lastly, they perfectly cook the thin crust. So far, every order has been consistent and of high quality. They have always delivered within the quoted time frame. Even if we had to wait a little longer during busy periods it will be well worth the wait! Thank you Penguino's for being awesome. I can now look forward to pizza delivery night with the family! P.S. I will still throw in an Italian Beef Sandwich here and there. They are too yummy to pass up. read more

Best thin slice pizza in town -- been out in BG for 2+ years now and this is our go-to for take out pizza. Owner is super friendly -- gotta get the Killer Deal. Highly recommend to all nearby! read more

Great classic thin crust. Sweet sauce. Family owned and operated. Fast delivery. Great option for families

Ordered from here on the 4th of July when Tortorices, my normal go to place, was closed. I had pizza from here a few years back at it was not memorable. This was different. My thin crust was cooked just as I had asked for it. The person working the counter who was also probably the person who took my order and made my pizza was very nice and went out of his way to thank me profusely for the nominal tip I left. The thin crust was crispy, there was a good amount of cheese, and it had a nice taste. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side, but that was not a negative. It's strange that two of my favorite pizza carryout joints are within a block of each other when most of the area is a pizza desert. Glad to have found another option and will now have to work it into the rotation. read more

This place has all the makings of a small time local pizza joint which makes it a fantastic option to try. It's all about the pizza here and you can tell when you get your fresh zza out of the oven. read more

Pizza was spot on delicious. For the first time trying it out, I was googling pizza spots that are less greasy and this came up. So many 5 stars now I see why. Presentation and cutting was nice, nice evenness on pepperoni and cheese. Delicious crust and breadsticks plus the coupons last til almost the end of next year. Super delicious place read more

Best pizza in the area. They definitely deserve more than 37 reviews on yelp, as Penguino's has over 400 reviews on Grubhub and 4.5 stars rating. Give it a try- their crust is perfection, toppings fresh and tasty, I've been their customer for almost 2 years now and every single time I get a delicious pie. read more

Penguino's Pizza - Buffalo chicken - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Absolutely delicious pizza. We wish we discovered this years ago. The best thin crust pizza we have found in the suburbs!

I still love this pizza, and the bread sticks (they should consider brushing the garlic oil on the pizza crust!), and the wings! Well, now I can add the cinnamon sticks! OMG, SO GOOD! And there's icing to dip the sticks in! DELICIOUS!!! It's like the owner read my mind when I was planning a few days ago to order pizza. I saw the cinnamon sticks on the menu and was curious about them. I went in to pick up my pizza and he gave them to me to try (I didn't ask, he's just very kind that way sometimes). It's also always nice that he remembers me when I call up to order. I don't order pizza very often these days (I'm TRYING to cut back on carbs, which is VERY difficult for me), so, I appreciate that he not only remembers me, but what I usually order as well, and when I ordered a different kind of pizza, he wanted to make sure it was really what I wanted and not what I usually order. Keep up the great work, Penguino's! Thank you!!! read more