Ordered several "thin" crust pizzas for a mid day birthday. 1-exactly on time! yay. 2-by end of the day all was gone. 3-I ordered a margherita-not at all, more like a cheese pizza with sliced tomatoes on top. 4-just really fine. I wouldn't do it again as there are just too many great places in Chicago to have this again . read more

Two words: dull sauce. So much so, in fact, that I word-searched the reviews for "sauce" and was surprised to see happy adjectives preceding it in other user reviews. Things like "sweet" and "good." As of February 2013, dull. It might have been an aberration, but this seems unlikely. The rest of the thin crust pizza was Giordanoesque, We ordered on Grubhub; deliver driver super nice on a Friday night, arrived 15 minutes early. That's nice. But I was right to have reservations about a pizza place called "Pete's", despite earnest recommendations from now-suburban baby boomers. Putting you on the bench, Pete. read more

The pizza is great and we've ordered delivery from them on many occasions. We usually get the regular crust and it's always loaded with toppings and cheese. Never tried their deep dish. If you are planning a party, I recommend their party special where you get, like, 8 pizzas for a reduced price. Last week we decided to try dining in and sample some of their non-pizza items. Quite frankly, the pasta was bad. My wife got a clam pasta dish and she said the clams tasted old. I got tortellini and it was okay, I guess. Only a few pegs up from Chef-Boy-r-dee (not necessarily a bad thing... if the price is right). The best dish was the kiddie chicken fingers and fries we got for my daughter. Long story short, stick with their pizzas. read more

Ordered cheese pizza: Mediocre flavor, sauce is both sweet and bland at the same time (?!), cheese doesn't stick to piece when bitten into. Bigger problem listed below. When I want pizza, I always request Pie Cut (Slices) rather than Party Cut (Squares). I hate getting my hands covered in grease from holding a crustless square and I don't want to have to break out a fork and knife for a pizza, I just want to be lazy and eat it with my hands. Well they did not honor this simple request even though the receipt clearly stated "PIE CUT". I wound up getting grease all over my hands. Even more so because all of the cheese pulled off of each piece in one bite, so I had to again grab a greasy slab of cheese with my hands. Pros: Pizza arrived hot and within estimated amount of time. Only reason it get's 2 stars instead of one. read more

Call me crazy, but I tend to judge a pizza by its crust. And here, Pete's excels--a perfect bubbly thin-crust masterpiece. Doughy enough that it has some substance, but not overwhelming. A perfect compromise when one of us prefers extremely thin crust, and the other would order stuffed crust from Domino's every day if he could. Generous toppings, plenty of cheese, though I do find the sauce to be a bit too sweet sometimes. Minor point, however. Best of all, delivery has been much quicker than estimated. Only 40 minutes for delivery during a Bears game? Shut the front door! That's my kind of service. read more

Everyone who mentioned Pete's sauce is absolutely right. It's so sweet and yummy. Be careful when you pull a slice from the pizza. There's so much cheese that the crust and sauce tend to come loose. Then you try to grab some cheese with your fingers and end up burning them, but then you put them in your mouth to stop the burning and taste the sauce and have to reach for more, which starts the whole vicious cycle all over again. My only complaint is the pizza envelope, which others have mentioned. But if it keeps costs down, go with it! read more

Sweet sauce, crisp thin crust. My favorite pizza in town. Good for catering. read more

I *love* Suparossa pizza so dining here was already an exciting expedition for me. The pizza was delish--a pizzeria dream! Thin, crunchy crust with a sweet sauce. That's my kind of pizza. But I do have a couple of complaints about this place and they're actually purely psychological so you may not have a problem with them. First of all, the ambiance was extremely loud. I took my dad there and he even made the same geezer complaint, "Are they piping in noise or something?" But really, it was hard to hold a conversation over the table. I think it just might be the open-concept restaurant, but if you want some dinner-date convo, don't go here. Also, what is with all the kids in this neighborhood? I mean, great, it's family-friendly, but do you have to bring every kid in a 2-mile radius to this pizza place? And they don't SHUT UP! All of the parents just looked like stoned yuppies that didn't give a shit about what their kids did in a restaurant. I'm kind of a firm believer in giving your kids an ass whooping if they don't behave and the examples of both the kids AND parents in this restaurant just helped solidify that belief. I think next time, I'll just order the pizza to go or have it delivered. read more

Pete's Pizza is now my go-to place for when I crave thin-crust, square-cut pizza. There's just something about this kind of pizza that reminds me of the pizza I ate when I was a kid. Just like Mom ordered! Anyway, we've ordered pizza from Pete's quite a few times, and we've never been disappointed. We get the thin crust with pepperoni and black olives. We have only ordered delivery, so I've never been inside Pete's. When we place our order online, it always says that our food will arrive in an hour, but it usually gets here 15 or 20 minutes early. I recommend Pete's to anyone who likes a nice, large pizza that's cut into squares. Delish! read more

Love it here! Staff is friendly as soon as you walk in the door. Food is great! Was having trouble trying to find the beer I like and my waiter Jose B. helped me out. Great for a date night or a quick bite. read more

If you like dough with ketchup, and cheese, then this place is for you! We had this delivered and it's pretty bad. The dough is pretty thick for a thin crust and the sauce has absolutely no flavor, personally, I like my thin crust thin with flavorful sauce and lots of cheese. Delivery was very quick and the driver efficent and friendly but I would not order from here again. read more

OMG I don't like pizza but this shit is good! Going through the back it's like 2.50? I think for a slice of pizza (huge) and a can of pop. Of course it's a "Lane Tech discount" so high school i.d. will be needed. read more

5 stars for the thin crust pizza, not sure about everything else. Although I've also had some baked cheese ravioli which was good. They have pizza by the slice during the week between 11-3. They have a special deal for high school students. So I've gone for a slice on days off etc. and I love that the woman would ask if I was in high school ;) read more

After 1 1/2 hours driving around. We found a spot in Chicago. Best pizza, wings and burgers!!!! read more

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Interesting to read all the negativity on this place from people who did delivery or take out. I rarely do delivery because my pizza will come lukewarm after it was hastily put together. Pete's is a simple, good old-fashioned pizzeria that hasn't been spoiled by the pretentious trendiness that afflicts many Chicago restaurants. Pete's has a parking lot, and you can actually relax with a large group of friends in its cavernous interior. Service is very friendly too. It's not the absolute best pizza you'll ever have, but are you looking for something created by renegade organic chefs, or just a tasty, hot pizza? A lot of negative reviews compare it to pizza from hometowns that are nowhere near Chicago, and find it doesn't live up to their previously-established expectations. It's Chicago. We mainly have two ends of the spectrum of pizza: deep dish and thin, cheesy stuff that you've been eating your whole life at parties and when you're drunk. You can find wood-burning oven pizza, artsy fartsy pizza, and expensive pizza in Chicago. You can also find a place to relax with friends over a beer and pizza, enjoy it, and still have $$ left over, like at Pete's. read more

I've heard rave reviews (not particularly from Yelp) about this place so after years of being hounded by friends the opportunity finally arose and I stepped in. From the outside it doesn't look like much but the inside has a decent appearance. The hostess had a bit of 'tude as we asked for a table but I didn't mind too much. I was hungry and cold so didn't have the strength to complain. I felt like we weren't welcome by the other waitress that was attending a "regular" and also by the old men that work there. Don't know what they do but they were walking into the back so I'm assuming they work there. We ordered and the pizza was "okay". Nothing to make me want to immediately come back. If I'm in the neighborhood one day and don't feel like going elsewhere I'll be back. Lastly, it was a little more pricey than I expected. A large pizza and an appetizer sampler for $40? Not counting drinks? That's quite a dent in my wallet when I can get something similar at Cochiaro's for $25. read more

Pete's always delivers top quality service and food in my opinion. I've eaten at some of the bigger, more well known Chicago pizza places, but my go-to is always Pete's! Their thin crust is top notch--I always order Canadian Bacon with Pineapple and Ricotta. Their deep dish is one of my favorites in the city though. Buttery crust complimented by the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. Their carrot cake is also amazing! Occasionally, only occasionally, the delivery time has been a little longer than expected. However, anyone I've ever spoken with at the restaurant is always super polite and helpful! Just tonight, the very sweet delivery man forgot my single can of coke and carrot cake. He returned 15 minutes later with the cake and a 6-pack. I always will recommend Pete's! read more

Always great Pizza and efficient service. Ordered both our Pizza with gluten free crust and both tasted great. The Wise Guy pizza is a family favorite and did not disappoint. read more

Seeing as though D'Agostinos, ChicagNO's, and Maries Pizza have incompetent, dumbass trixies as phone order taker worker bees, I adamantly refuse to ever order from them again. Therefore, Pete's has become my "go to" for pizza delivery. Listen, I am a raging alcoholic, and when I've had an aggressive night of power drinking, there's nothing I enjoy more than "drunk dialing'" pizza joints for delivery! Pete's is awesome! They're always consistent, quick, and the pizza is just damn good stuff! I usually order the thin crust, but just recently discovered the double crust, which is even better! If you like generous toppings, lots of cheese & a sweeter sauce, Pete's is your place. COMPETENT, friendly order takers & speedy delivery drivers. What's not to like? *Oh, and yes, they do deliver beer. I love Petes! read more

We recently dined at Pete's and were pleasantly surprised to see that they underwent an interior rehab and revamped the menu. The place looks great and the menu has more options. I ordered the salmon and it was pretty good. My husband went for the traditional pizza and he loved it. Go thin crust here and you won't be disappointed. There were 2 large parties on a busy Sunday night so our service suffered a bit since our waiter was running around like crazy, but I can let that slide since I felt horrible about the mess my kids made with their dinners. We will be back. read more

I've been eating at Pete's Pizza since I first had teeth; when it was a couple of doors down from the Wendy's, and it was strictly a walk in-pick up-and walk out establishment. So needless to say, I'm a fan. I was even there on 6/13/15 for a family gathering just before the Blackhawks game, and the food was on point as usual. One thing worth mentioning: The lasagna. In all my years I hadn't deviated from my typical pizza orders, but I have to say it's pretty F'ing delicious. So why the 4 star rating? The reason I didn't go with 3 stars is because Pete's will always have a place in my heart. But ever since they went electronic with their 'free pizza' tickets, it seems like the care they gave to their customers (which I felt was trademark of theirs) has become secondary... or has possibly fallen even farther down their list of priorities. And that's sad, because I used to brag about this place to everyone I knew that was looking for a good Chicago pie. Now when I speak of them, my recommendation always starts out, "they make a really good thin crust pizza, buuut..." I was screwed over pretty bad with my free pizza vouchers when they switched over from cards to electronic tallying. I'd say I lost about 9 credits, and all they did was apologize for the inconvenience. And ever since I moved back into their delivery area about 5 years ago, I have received ONE pizza delivery where my food was warm. Not HOT, warm. That means every other pizza I've ordered over the last 5 years has arrived cold. And again, all they do is apologize, and say they'll "make a note for next time." You'd think after 5 years, someone would successfully deliver that note, but I digress. The icing on the cake is that I stepped away from a family function and took the time to speak to the restaurant manager on duty on 6/13 (forgive me but her name escapes me). I gave her my name, address and cell number so she could look into my account and "speak to the dispatch manager" regarding the litany of poor experiences I have encountered over the last 5 years. I was told I'd receive a phone call to "make things right" on Saturday. It is now Tuesday and I've heard zilch. It hurts me to have to write a review like this about a place I've been eating at for 35 years, but the disregard I've experienced after repeated attempts to point out their shortcomings, has really left me no choice. I shouldn't have to work this hard to be an unsatisfied customer. Forgive me, but if someone at Pete's cares enough about the business they represent to read reviews, then please hear me when I say you need to get your sh!t together. Seriously. read more

Meh. Somehow, though the pizza arrived fifteen minutes early, it wasn't hot anymore and it had gotten the box all soggy. Though I usually dig the ultra-thin crust, they overdid it on the cheese, which turns the super-thin into a wad of wet, sticky ingredients. It would probably help if the driver had something to keep the pizza hot, too. And who makes taco pizza without tortilla chips on top? What madness is this? Dudes, seriously - tortilla chips on the top and little packets of hot sauce on the side. That is what comes with a taco pizza. Sour cream, too, if you want to get fancy. Won't bother to order again. Not delivery, anyway. Maybe I'll stop in sometime to try the pasta. read more

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY Thought with this snowy weather it would be best to stay indoors & order in. Well decided Pete's Pizzeria was the lucky winner until I received my meal & couldn't be more disappointed. Not only was the order wrong but it's colder than what I would get buying a frozen pizza from jewel. Oh well lesson learned. read more

Pete's Pizza is my pizza of choice. No other pizza has done it for me quite like Pete's can. I've heard a lot of people say that, eh, it's not fabulous, but it's not bad... lol idk, these must be people who are ... insane... lol JUST PLAYING but definitely, if you go to pete's, thin crust is the way to go. Mmm, so good!!! read more

Used to order from here and service was great...now, not so much. Delivery was half an hour late, food cold, condiments missing. Won't bother with this place again; it's just changed too much, apparently. read more

I have enjoyed Pete's pizza many times over many years. When I would visit an old friend of mine, it was almost a given that dinner would be delivery from Pete's. On occasion, we would even venture in for an actual bona fide sit down dinner. Over the past few months we have ordered delivery a few times (pizza of course) and I must say they still serve up a decent pie. We order thin crust. I have no complaints, and it reheats well for breakfast!!! Delivery has always been prompt even though we are quite a distance from the restaurant. The delivery guys have always been real nice. Maybe one of these days I will break down and order something other than pizza. Well, that's all I have to say about Pete's. It's another thread in the tapestry of my life. read more

The thin crust za was actually pretty decent. We got a Party Pizza, which is sausage, onion, green pepper. mushroom...my kind of pizza. Ingredients were tasty and fresh and the sauce was good but there wasn't nearly enough of it. The rest of the order sucked though. My buddy got an Italian beef sandwich that was incredibly dry. It didn't come with anything either...no peppers, and no Aus Jus???? They no lika the juice? Juice is good!!!!! read more

When I want pizza with a ton of ingredients, I would go to Pete Pizza. Their ingredient just taste fresh to me. Zucchini Roast Beef Green Pepper Mushroom Spinach Mmhmmm Their stuff pizza is as good as Lou Malnati to me but then I'm not that big on deep dish pizza. I haven't try any other food on the menu but most of my friends find them to be quite good. For me it's, coke, my crazy topping pizza, and their DELICIOUS cheesecake. I really like their cheesecake. *drool* read more

This is a long overdue addendum. After my review was posted, the manager from Pete's responded and personally apologized, assuring me that Pete's Pizza would deliver if that is what we really wanted. Very classy, guys! read more

Easily THE best pizza in the North Center neighborhood. Can't quite say best in the city, but NC doesn't have much competition in the realm of Italian pies. The sauce has the right blend of seasonings without being too spicy or overly sweet. The crust isn't my favorite (I prefer a slightly softer version) but it works. This family friendly establishment is a welcome mainstay on an otherwise hit-or-miss main drag that is N Western Ave. They do sell six-packs to go, but you could always head down the road less than half a mile and run into Mariano's or Jewel (your pick, but I choose Mariano's). The prices are reasonable and the delivery is free. Looks like they have a well stocked bar, so this place might be able to satisfy any demographic. read more

Alright so this place has some good ass Pizza!! Couple of friends ordered this for delivery and I must admit I was like damn this is some good pizza. It had the best crust ever and I am def a crust girl and boy do I like it crunchy!!! It wasn't too saucy just right it had sausage, green peppers and onions and it was amazing!. I will def be trying to come again when I am close to the area to give it a second try and hopefully it's just as good!! read more

On my recent (and first) order with Pete's Pizza, I ordered a medium thin crust 1 topping pizza and a 2 liter soda. What arrived was a lukewarm pizza and a 2 cans of soda. When I asked the delivery man about the lack of 2 liter, he said, "This is what they sent me with, they were out of 2 liters. Take it up with them." So I did. In response to my complaint about the soda & cool pizza, they initially offered a $5 credit for what was almost $21 (with delivery & tip). With further complaining, the woman I spoke to said she would make a note with my phone number for a free small 1 topping pizza & 2 liter. Tonight I attempted to redeem that but, perhaps not to my surprise, the woman on the phone (who sounded remarkably like the woman I spoke to originally) insisted they had no such note associated with my phone number, therefore there was nothing they could do. Suffice to say, there will be no additional orders with Pete's. (As for the cool pizza, the amount of cheese was excellent, the crust a bit dry. Wish I could have tasted it warm!) read more

When I'm not downtown or on the South Side, it's Pete's that I turn to for my Chicago pizza fix. Their pies stand up against all the other big names in Chicago, and in some cases surpass them. The delivery service has given me no problems whatsoever, and that convenience keeps me ordering. read more

Like many, I'm a pizza person, I love it and could likely eat the stuff 4-5 days a week if I didn't have to worry about becoming a fatty. That being said, I ate 80% of an entire large thin crust cheese and sausage Pete's pizza all by my lonesome and it was worth every bite. I have my favorites but I just moved to a new neighborhood so I was eager to start trying what it had to offer. I tend to be a pizza purist, cheese and sausage and if it tastes good cold then we're in business. Pete's definitely tastes good cold. It reminds me of pizza place my dad used to order from, there's certainly some nostalgia behind the taste in Pete's for me. It is a little greasy but, traditionally, I think pizza should have some stick-to-your-bones grease. The cheese was delicious, not too cheesy, and the sausage was good too. I helped myself to a couple pieces of cold pizza for breakfast then finished off the rest for dinner the following evening. I will certainly be ordering from Pete's again. read more

I have never been inside of Pete's but their delivery is usually fast and the drivers are always polite. My favorite is their taco pizza, we had one after work the other night and it was a big hit. My friend called it salad pizza because it is topped with lots of iceberg lettuce to give it a delicious crunch. Add a little Frank's hot sauce and you will be in heaven. They also have lots of other tasty options on their menu if pizza is not what you are looking for. Try the potato skins or chicken tenders and add some of the sweet bbq sauce that they send with it. On the down side if you ask for extra sauce they never remember to send it. read more

I've dined in at Pete's and really enjoyed both my meal and the atmosphere. So tonight when I had a craving for some good pizza and saw Pete's would deliver through Grubhub I was sold! With my boyfriend not being a fan of bbq sauce, and also not being home I realized I could finally try the BBQ Chicken pizza. All I can is that I took one bite and was so disappointed. The worst part is it both looked and smelled appetizing, but didn't taste it. I'm not one to write a negative review about anything, I can't even stiff a horrible server, but I was truly unhappy with my Pete's experience tonight. On a positive note, the delivery time was quick, and the driver was great. Three stars for Pete's, because up until today and up until this specific pizza, I have been nothing but pleased. read more

Pete's is a decent place to fill the pizza sized hole in one's belly. Honestly, there's something about the exterior that has been sending me a somewhat off-putting vibe for years and subsequently kept me from venturing inside, but I finally caved and I'm glad I did. We arrived around 12:45 on a weekday to be promptly seated in the bar area. Even though it at first appeared relatively empty I soon gathered that there was some manner of children's party in progress judging by the tidal wave of children that sporadically washed by our table. We ordered The Works- thin crust- which I thought had a nice balance of toppings and I remember praising how well sausage and pepperoni complement each other. How can you go wrong? I'm not to crazy about having pizza cut into squares- although I won't blacklist a place for it- but it's just not for me. Personally, I like the handle that the crust provides and I garner the bonus of looking like an adult as I eat my slice, too. But to each his own. Service was friendly albeit a tad slow for the number of people they were serving- although perhaps ravenous hunger coupled with the aforementioned mysterious children's party was to blame. I'd go back. read more

My Boyfriend and I just moved into the neighborhood & we decided on ordering from here a few months back & now we order here almost once a week. We just finished eating the Works thin crust pizza and it was delicious!!!! The cheese is tasty & the crust was nice and crunchy. We also ordered boneless mild buffalo sauce! The sauce has a hint of tangyness to it but it really works. Overall delivery comes at a reasonable time & nothings been incorrect! read more

Pete's Pizza is always my first choice when it comes to ordering pizza for delivery. Their thin crust pizza is out of this world, it's relatively reasonable in price, and always arrives within the promised wait time. Pete's gets 5 stars for their delivery and thin crust pizza. In addition to pizza, they have a wide variety of other menu options, although I'd recommend sticking with pizza if you're doing delivery. Other food items just don't seem to travel well, which would be the case anywhere. They do have a large dining room that is family friendly if you decide you would like to eat at the restaurant. My other faves besides their thin crust pizza would be the ribs and the jumbo breaded shrimp. Consistently delicious. The only reason I'm rating Pete's with 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service in the dining room tends to be inattentive and slow. But since I moved out of the neighborhood, I almost always order delivery, so it doesn't really matter to me much. read more

We stopped there after bowling and there were 4 adults and 4 kids. Probably around 8pm and the restaurant was slow, if not dead. They refused to sell to us!!!! Maybe one person was drunk but behaved we were all calm and professional. So trying hard to figure out why we had to leave and try to explain to our hungry kids. We were all caught off guard especially since we were all behaving!!! read more