Great Chicago style deep dish pizza. The caramelized cheese crust was awesome. Plenty of toppings. Pizzas came out about 30 minutes after ordering, so relatively quick. Busy place, make a reservation, we saw several folks try to walk in and get a table, but were told it would be over a 2 hour wait. read more

This place has been calling my name for a long time. Finally gave in to temptation. Went in for lunch and already a wait. Put my pizza order in as pan pizza takes 45 minutes. Took a walk around Lincoln Park for a few minutes. At last my table was ready. A beer and a half-caesars later and my "small" pan pizza arrived with sausage and mushrooms. Suffice to say half the pizza came back with me to the hotel. Verdict? Lou Malnati's is still preferred and Pequad's is damned close read more

Best pizza place in Chicago! Everyone working there is so nice. The guy at the front, Noah, is very hospitable and is always there to make sure everyone has a great time. Definitely will go back and it's worth the wait! read more

I genuinely do not understand the hype around this place. The service was fast and efficient, so no complaints there, but the pizza itself was honestly some of the worst I've ever had and I LOVE pizza. There was way too much cheese, the sauce was overpowering and overly salty, and you could barely even taste the crust underneath everything. It honestly felt like eating salty cheese and sauce with a spoonful of bread somewhere at the bottom. I kept waiting for it to get better and it just... didn't. What really surprised me is how highly recommended this place is. People talk about it like it's life-changing Chicago pizza and I truly don't get it. Definitely not touching Lou Malnati's for me. I've had frozen pizzas with a better balance of sauce, cheese, and crust. The vibe and efficiency were fine, but the pizza was a hard no for me. read more

My husband and I were in the area with time to kill, so we decided to walk on over to a Chicago institution. Pequod's Pizza's reputation definitely precedes them, so I regret that we weren't hungrier for our visit. We almost didn't get in. It was late afternoon/early evening on a Monday and the entire first floor was full. The upstairs was lesser so, but calling ahead or making a reservation is definitely suggested. From what I've gathered, this is more of a local favorite, and the vibe of the place matched that. In my opinion, the place is a little divey. Each table has a butcher block sitting on it, I'm assuming as a place for the pizza to rest without burning the tabletop. We didn't order pizza, and the block took up valuable real estate on the two-top that we were seated at. It was extremely cold outside that day and upstairs was very drafty. We watched as a larger group shied away from the corner booth, stating that it was freezing by the window. They returned shortly thereafter since the booth was the only available spot large enough to accommodate their group. My husband ordered a bottled beer, and I a canned cider. We also ordered a meatball sub with hot peppers and cheese to share. It was meant to be a light snack before we went for massages around the corner, but it turned out to be a very healthy portion. It was enough that neither of us finished our half of the sub. It was definitely shareable. The service was okay and atmosphere was very casual. The bathrooms are gender-neutral and were less than tidy during our visit. The sandwich was tasty, so I'm curious about the pizza. We may return to try it out when we're in town again. read more

BLUF: LONG wait (45+ mins for 1 pizza). GREAT pizza. A must. Food (5/5): We got 1 pizza to share. Pepperoni & black olives. The pizza is a deep dish, scorching hot, and absolutely delicious. 1 small pizza (4 slices) is enough for 2 people. Service (4/5): Service was good. We got asked if we made a reservation on a Thursday at 1:30pm... we didn't, but were seated almost instantly. They were packed with people, so we didn't get to interact with our server much besides ordering. They take a lot of delivery-app orders, so the front desk guy (GM) was CONSTANTLY dealing with that while eating lunch, bussing tables, and helping at the bar. It was impressive to watch. We had a 45 min wait for 1 pizza because it was lunch time and completely packed. Ambiance (5/5): Crowded so plenty of people watching. It's a typical bar, so nothing special. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pequods is amazing! This is a fork and knife, cheese pulling experience only for the brave. Chicago deep-dish pizza really does live up to the hype, just don't expect "regular pizza." It's gonna be heavy, take 30-45 minutes to bake, and one or two slices will fill you up so be prepared. Trust me it's all worth it. I went to both Perquod locations, and this one has such lovely city vibes. So many people told me to check them out. The service was great. I love that this location has two stories. This pizza is incredible as always. Already planning another trip back and I can't wait! read more

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I used to have a lot of deep dish pizza back in the day when I visited Chicago more frequently. But its been a while, and this is my first time trying Pequods. Its a little far from the city, so got the pizza delivered (I'd heard that the pizza is still good after being delivered). It was totally fine, and I'm sure it was very close to the in store pizza. Really enjoyed it. Perfect ratio of meat to cheese to crust. Loved the sauce too. Small size is big enough for 2 Malnatis may have slight edge but this is my 2nd favorite. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had our pizza to go. The place is very small, you can tell it is loved by all of the locals. Unfortunately, they had wrapped our pizza in foil. When we arrived a few minutes later, it was soggy on the bottom. The marinara sauce that they use is delicious so much flavor. I think we'll have to go back and eat our pizza in house read more

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Ordered: Personal 7" Pan Cheese Pizza (~$12): with famous caramelized crust Small 10" Thin Crust Cheese Pizza (~$16) Pequod's IPA on Draft (~$9): by Spiteful Brewer Aya's take: I must be missing something because Pequod's did not hit the spot at all. This is considered one of the top spots for Chicago deep dish and I was literally concentrating on each bite to figure out what people liked about it. There is tons of seating (2 floors!) but I still suggest having a reservation to avoid long waits. We ordered the famous Pan Cheese Pizza in the Personal size which is honestly plenty for 2 people. We also decided to try the Thin Crust Pizza in the Small Size which is sharable among 2-4 people. To our surprise, it only took about 25 minutes (compared to the advertised 45+ mins). We didn't add any toppings and honestly, I figured the pizza should stand on its own without the toppings. The Pan Cheese Pizza was very one note. The tomato sauce was the only thing I could taste, the cheese was entirely lost, and the dough was dry and almost stale. The Thin Crust Pizza was not even what I would consider "thin crust". It was just regular pizza but at least they did not skimp out on the cheese here. The Pequod's IPA on Draft was pretty refreshing, slightly hazy, with a nice hop aroma. All in all, this was extremely lackluster and unmemorable. read more

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First time in and this place is amazing! From the atmosphere to the food this place has it all! The typical pizza joints like Lou Malnati's and Giordano's has heavy competition. From The flavor from the buffalo wings to the best cheese pull I ever got; Pequod's holds number one in my book for pizza and an overall Chicago experience. I highly recommend for anyone that wants a true taste of Chicago! read more

Pequod's Pizza - Deep dish Small Pan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got a chance to try Pequods pizza and it did not disappoint. We made reservations online, which is recommended or be prepared to wait esp in a weekend. They were still busy at lunch time on a Monday afternoon. We were seated right away and staff was friendly. Pizza easily takes 30-40 min so don't come too hungry. We got a salad to start which was fresh and helped start the meal quicker. We tried both regular and thin crust. Both were yummy. The sauce is flavorful and delicious. The regular pan style with the crispy crust is bomb. Lots of veggies as our toppings. This is the new favorite "Chicago style" pizza spot for me! read more

Pequod's Pizza - Regular with veggies - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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While my husband and I were in town visiting, we stopped by this spot last Saturday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. The pizza was delicious! It was my first time trying deep-dish pizza, and I wasn't disappointed. The pizza was filling and came right out of the oven. Our server was also very nice. My only complaint was the hostess at the front. She was very rude to us because we didn't have reservations, so we initially left. However, we came back to place a to-go order, and another host helped us. We had to wait a bit, but they ended up seating us after all. The restaurant has a really cool vibe inside, with beautiful brick walls, and the food is amazing. Unfortunately, the hostess was probably the rudest hostess I have ever encountered. read more

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Since traveling a few times to Chicago, I ask my colleagues for pizza recommendations. I have tried it all and Peqoud's Pizza is hands down the best deep dish pizza in Chicago! I ordered a large pepperoni, sausage and Italian beef pizza. The Sausages are huge! Purposely did not add veggies because I was going to bring the leftovers back to CA. So delicious! Great cool laid back vibe with and 2nd floor. Also has a bar area too. A few things to know- Parking in front may be challenging, need to find parking in between the residential streets close by. Always make a reservation (don't chance it at the door); this place is always full. I learned this the hard way but since we got there before the dinner rush, they were able to take us as a walk in. Unlike other pizza places where you can place your order/pay while you're waiting for a table, (it takes about 30 minutes to cook the pizza) Peqoud's does not allow this. Definitely a MUST if ever in Chicago! They do sell frozen pizzas online, but definitely not the same as the freshly cooked ones. Special shout out to Emily, who always takes care of me whenever I visit. :) read more

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I know pizza is a hot topic in Chicago but this place came highly recommended from a local and it did not disappoint! We got it for delivery and it was still pipping hot when it arrived, had the perfect cheese pull and was so delicious. Perfect for me and 2 coworkers to split without feeling hungry afterwards. Would order from again next time I'm in Chicago! read more

Pequod's Pizza - Sausage and Pepper 10" Small Pan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Totally average deep dish, people LOVE it though. You may need to love deep dish or bread. We got delivery from here on a Saturday night, around 5pm it was a quick delivery. We got a mushroom, and meatball deep dish. It was dry, even with having ordered extra Marinara, garlic sauce, blue cheese, and Caesar. The grease never comes through to make the deep dish bread soft. It also didn't have enough cheese. Again a grease issue. It was fine though, not the best pizza I have ever had. We also go a thin crust style pepperoni pizza which has a thicker crust than a traditional thin crust style and if it was thinking of its self as tavern style it was wrong. But that pizza was better than the deep dish. Although the crust was like a stale bread. For an appetizer we got the mozzarella triangles. Because they were delivered they were not hot and they were not too good. Also thy came with 5.. which was annoying. Overall fine / average food. read more

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I absolutely love Lou Malnalti's and try to get it each time I visit Chicago... I also order it for the freezer, but over the years have hear so many great things about Pequad's and when flying into town recently a few of us came here for lunch. The staff here was great! They're very helpful and friendly. The menu is typical for Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. I asked our server what their good or signature toppings were and she suggested their sausage, so we ordered a sausage and pepperoni and a pepperoni with jalapeño. Their pizzas need time to be prepared and bake, but I don't think this took at long as Lou's takes. The pizzas came out beautiful, piping hot, and looking so very tasty! Their tomato sauce was nice, crust was decent, cheese was nice too. Pepperoni was average, but the sausage was really good. Overall, I didn't get the same "satisfaction" from their pizza that I normally get from eating at Lou's. Might be the difference in the texture and taste of the crust. This was really good, but to me Lou's is just a little bit better. That being said, I definitely enjoyed this visit and I'd definitely return. read more

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I'm glad I finally got to come here! I enjoyed their style of deep dish pizza. High quality ingredients and caramelized crust. My personal pan pizza had pepperoni, mushroom, and fresh basil. They were very generous with the pepperoni and it was excellent. I couldn't taste the other two ingredients as much. I appreciated that pizza didn't feel heavy or dense, like I often experience with deep dish. I had the Caesar salad too and that was a pretty good appetizer. Excellent drinks. I had their Long Island iced tea and it was delicious. This place is busy! Definitely make a reservation. I'm so glad I had a reservation because people who didn't were going to have to wait an hour. It feels small inside and congested. The layout feels tight and it's hard to move around. But they do a great job with the space they have. Comfortable booths and clean bathrooms. Excellent service. read more

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It was my first time in Chicago and I told myself I had to get a deep dish at least once while I'm here. I spoke with a local and he said to try out Pequod's Pizza. I looked over the menu and ordered a large pizza with pepperoni, mushroom and sausage. The toppings are all additional charges. I called over the phone and it took about 45 minutes. I took the pizza back home since it was pretty crowded inside. When I got home, I opened the box and the pizza was so huge and looked incredible. I got a slice and took my first bite, it was so good. The best deep dish I have ever eaten. The best part was easily the crust. The crust was amazing. I can't even explain how great the pizza was overall. I would definitely come back again. Thank you so much Pequod! read more

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Zack took great care of us, and the rest of the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing, the house IPA was excellent, and the overall experience at Pequod's was fantastic. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow! So happy we finally got to try Pequod's. This deep dish was Soo good (cross between Detroit style and Chicago Deep dish). It was unlike any other deep dish in Chicago and I've tried ALOT (Lou Malnatis, Gino's East, Giordanos, Pizzeria Due, Pizzeria Uno) Standard pizza comes as cheese and you have to pick and choose your toppings. We got 2 medium pizzas and the house salad for 3 people and it was way too much food (took 6-slices home). Pizzas we got were a sausage and mushroom and Canadian bacon and pineapple. The Hawaiian with Canadian bacon and pineapple was actually my favorite. Crust is burnt cheese but so good! For 3 people, a medium pizza is 6-slices. We'll pass on the salad next time and just order the pizza. Inside is 2-levels and the waitress was super nice. Definitely make reservations. They were playing the Bears game on big tv's around the restaurant too. Bathrooms are gender neutral, but a little dirty read more

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For how much hype the place got, it was kinda just okay for us. We ordered regular cheese, deep dish with some garlic, cheesy bread and neither impressed us to super high levels. Don't get me wrong, it killed our hunger and for the lunch special price ($8), it was well worth it. But if you're staying along the river walk, the train rides and walk over there are a bit too much for just pretty okay pizza. The ambience is nice and grungy, which is cool for us. Max took care of us and was honestly the best part of the experience because he gave us lots of recommendations for things in town and was very kind both over the phone and as soon as we got there to welcome us in. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My brother and I drove from Iowa just to get some Chicago pizza on our roadtrip back south. Pequod's pizza was so yummy! We also each got a local beer. I made our reservations 4 days before going, and the place was getting packed. So definitely make a reservation! The parking was roadside and was easy to find a spot. Seating was nice and the place was welcoming. Next time we are in Chicago, will for sure go back! read more

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We visited on a Tuesday afternoon based on a family recommendation, but it was a bit of a letdown. The restaurant itself is very nice--we loved the brick walls and the overall atmosphere. My husband and I both ordered the lunch special personal pan pizza. The special starts at $8.95, but after my husband added a few extra toppings, his pizza jumped to $17.68. That feels very steep for a 'lunch special.' The pizza itself was also far too thick and doughy for our liking. It's a nice restaurant, but we likely won't be returning. read more

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After some pestering from friends attempting to live their deep dish dreams vicariously through me, intended up at Pequod's for Saturday lunch. I made a reservation just in case, which proved unnecessary. I ordered a personal-sized pan pizza (what they call deep-dish). Since it was made to order, it would take 35-40min. Since I added sausage, onions, peppers, and jalapenos, it cost $18.82 ($11.75 base, $1.66 per veg topping, $2.09 for the sausage). The marinara sauce tasted well seasoned, unlike Giordano's sauce that seemed to have become strangers with herbs. The sausage was extra seasoned, making it the most fragrant pizza sausage I've had to date. The caramelized crust exhibited a `I can't believe it's not burnt cheese` moment at first bite. The bread tasted quite, well, bread, but in a good way. It carries the fragrance of bake bread into the flavor, unlike some crusts that taste like the void. read more

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Got the pan with sausage and pepperoni. Crust is buttery and crispy, cheese and ingredients were fresh, comes with lots of sauce! No need to order extra sauce. I do like my sauce a little sweeter...this one is more acidic, but still my 2nd top pizza in Chicago. read more

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This was my first time having Chicago pizza and this was AMAZING! This restaurant is busy, so we made a reservation for 2 a few days in advance. Once seated, they tell you that it takes 45min to make the pizza. It was well worth the wait! I'm not someone who is into "bready" pizza but it was so soft and airy that I couldn't get enough. A medium was a lot, we had leftovers to go read more

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Absolute tourist trap avoid at all coasts, so you're telling me this is what a "deep dish" is about? Such a shame. 90% uncooked dough 5% crust and 5% toppings? Disgusting read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has a classic sports bar vibe to it and the food is amazing. I think this is as good as deep dish pizza can get. Love the caramelized crust. Service was great as well. I was surprised how good the prices were considering all of the high praise they have received. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here a few times and it might be some of the very best Chicago pizza I've ever had. Service is great. Prices are great. Make sure to make reservations or else you will wait 3 to 4 hours depending the day. So good ! Enjoy ! read more

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Completely overrated. I had pequods about four years ago and ended up giving a full pie away to a stranger. It was awful. I told myself it was due to delivery. Fast forward to now and I currently live two blocks away and would ALWAYS see lines out the door to get in. I convinced myself the delivery part was the reason it wasn't good so finally ate at the restaurant. Had the garlic bread and a medium deep dish. I quickly found out it wasn't due to delivery, just sub-par deep dish (not a huge fan of deep dish though). Places like Lou's and Giordannos are better. Pequods was essentially all dough and basic ingredients. Service was great though, just very underwhelmed with the food. read more

Pequod's Pizza - All dough! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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There is no way I could leave Chicago without swan diving head first into some pure, gluttonous deep dish pizza. When I crowdsourced Chicago recs from my instagram story, Pequod's was the most recommended restaurant regardless of type of food. It was the people's champ. I cross referenced every rec I got with the r/chicagofood reddit thread, and even the nose in the sky reddit users of Chicago had mostly positive things to say about Pequod's. I knew I was in good hands. When I walked in at 11:30am on a Monday, I was pretty shocked that it was kind of a hole-in-the-wall sports bar like setting. I was expecting an old school Italian restaurant, but I much preferred the no frills ambiance. I grabbed a table for 1 and scanned the menu that read"Best Pizza In The Universe!" at the top in big bold letters. I was licking my lips. I went with a 12" medium pizza ($22.95) with sausage and pepperoni, and the Pequod's IPA. I really don't even drink beer as I just get so full off it, but something about getting a deep dish pizza in Chicago at 11:30am on a Monday is just so far from who I am on a normal day that I felt like I should go all the way. That IPA smacked too. I sat there for 45 minutes baby sitting my IPA while awaiting this behemoth of a pizza. It arrived in an iron skillet, steam escaping through the cracks of one of the most beautiful amalgamations of dough, sauce, cheese, and meat that my pupils have ever witnessed. I immediately wished my brother could teleport here, as he is the only human being that can eat more than me. I ate 3 out of the 6 slices and was stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, but what a delectable meal this was. Every bite has a crispy bottom, an explosion of red sauce and cheese, topped off crispy pieces of pepperoni and sausage. I'm obsessed with deep dish pizza. I've seen some discourse on the interweb lately surrounding Chicago Deep Dish pizza, and it's been taking a bit of a beating. Here's what I will say: If I was a Chicago local, deep dish would hold a special place in my heart. I'd have it 2 times a year on the most reverent occasions, where I feel 100% okay with celebrating all the way. If I got a new job I was excited about, I'd call my brother up and tell him we have to hit Pequod's and eat ourselves to death in celebration. If I completed a marathon after months of training, Pequod's would 100% be my post race meal. It's beautiful and delicious gluttony for gluttonies sake. There is no fooling yourself that there is any nutritional value. I only buy shirts from restaurants that blow me away or give me an unforgettable experience, so you know I had to cop a Pequod's T on the way out. JERSEY SWAP! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more

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Honestly, wtf. We ordered a 10 inch, 10 pc buffalo wings, and one soda. I was genuinely distraught that I paid 50 something bucks for hot garbage. I am dead serious when I say that your money is better spent getting dominoes, pizza hut, or any other quick service/chain pizza. I love pizza and have been on a mission to try every iconic pizza style wherever I travel to. I LOVE deep dish pizza. This was just an absolute mess. It looked unappetizing and lacked flavor, while it didn't taste awful, I really just cannot justify this purchase. Originally was gonna give 2 stars but I appreciate the employees, especially because they were responsible enough to cut off this one group that was absolutely wasted from ordering more drinks. Cozy and casual atmosphere but would not come back again. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My first time trying deep dish and while the pizza was good, I wasn't too happy about the service. The waiter kept forgetting about us and was very inconvenienced every time we asked a question. On a more positive the note, I loved the hole in the wall, cozy ambience, and the pizza was very flavorful! Heavy on the sauce & the crispy crust was super unique! read more

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Out of all the pizza places that I've been recommended to try in the Chicago area, Pequods is my favorite. Their standout for me is the caramelized cheese crust and the pan-fried style. My partner and I ordered a small pizza for the two of us and we had leftovers to take home! I would recommend getting 2-3 toppings even though you can get 5 for the pizza because the flavors can start to blend after a while! Their sandwiches were also out of this world. We got the Italian beef sandwich and the meat was so flavorful and melts in your mouth. The bread was crunchy as well. The garlic bread was so-so but the marinara sauce still hits the spot. The ambiance and decor feel homey. Parking is hard to find in this location and you need to get a reservation before heading over. Otherwise, you might be waiting a while! read more

Great food. Nice service. Can't complain Parking was ok. Just try it. No for real. Not a disappointment read more

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When in Chicago you have to try deep dish & this did not disappoint. After extensive research on where to get the best deep dish in chicago, I made a reservation here. The place is super casual which I enjoyed, serving pizzas and pitchers of beer. The pizza was AWESOME. Prices were cheap too. This was my first real deep dish pizza and I can now say I am a fan. Recommend this palce to anyone going to chicago. read more

Pequod's Pizza - Deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gosh this place stays open late. The 1.5 hour wait on a random weekday was rough, but always bodes well when a place is busy. It's certainly the winner of the deep dish pizzas I trialed in Chicago this past visit. Pretty small joint with a sports bar vibe on the inside. A few booths, a few high tops, a few thrown together tables with casual bar seating on one side. Service was fine, understandably a touch spotty at 11pm on a Wednesday. I appreciated the ability to split pies and add various toppings. I get the cook times can vary slightly, but the whole thing is swaddled in cheese, no? We opted for half cheese and half spinach, basil, garlic, and ground beef. The crust was blackened and crispy on the outside, still a touch underdone and soggy on the inside. I preferred the toppings half much more than the cheese half, and the ground beef came in large caramelized chunks that stood their own against the sea of cheese. The garlic was fragrant and paired nicely with the basil. Spinach was expectedly a little watery. Overall a satisfying deep dish experience. It may not be my favorite, but I'd eat Pequod's again. read more

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As a bougie NY pizza slice lover, Pequod's surprised me with their overindulgent yet tasty dishes. We ordered pepperoni and sausage options. Pepp was the overall table favorite. The ambience is casual with sports bar energy. Lots of large groups and plenty of seating up and downstairs. They are busy so would grab a resy beforehand to avoid wait times. Takes a bit for the pizza to arrive --consider that when ordering if you're hungry! read more

Pequod's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was really excited to try Pequod's because every recommendation I've read online mentions it's a just try. However, it is a little overrated in my opinion. The pizza was completely deconstructed by the time it was cut and plated for us. The dough was overly mushy and the crust did not hold anything. It was a mess to eat. However, Portions are huge and price is decent for it. We got a medium and it was sooo much! Wings and salad were decent. I also really liked their jalapeño poppers were delicious even though I am not usually a fan of them. It was filling for a 1AM snack. It's a good late night place if you want to hang out!! Service was lovely as the servers were very nice. The pizzas do take a little longer to come out though! I honestly do not know if I will go back though! I had other deep dish pizzas in Chicago and they tasted much better! read more

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