I'd ordered professor pizza a time or two during the pandemic when they were just doing pop ups and…read moresuch. Was thrilled to see they have a brick and mortar location and wasn't disappointed when we stopped in! The service was great (although our appetizer came out after our pizza), drinks were tasty and the thin crust was amazing! I love their thicker crust pies but no surprise they can execute a cracker crust, too.

So I started eating Professor pizza when they were still being served on Tabu's rooftop. Sadly…read morethings have changed. I ordered delivery a few days ago and was so excited to get the Deluxe Pepperoni cracker style. I immediately noticed something was off when I opened the box and saw the thick white cheese. It reminded me of Beggars Pizza. Typically Professor Pizza cheese has a yellowish hue. I put the pizza in the oven for about 20 minutes thinking that maybe it was undercooked. Unfortunately upon taking my first bite the cheese remained thick and lacked the classic Professor Pizza flavor I was paying for. Also, even after the oven the bread/dough at the bottom of the pizza didn't have a cracker like crunch. My guess is that the brand has had to reduce costs, which is understandable but deeply unfortunate. I won't be ordering again and wasted $60 in delivery fees. I'm giving them two stars bc it was edible, just nasty.

Okay!! So the first time I had Bob's pizza was yearsss ago (~2021?) at Recess. I remember trying…read morethis pizza sitting on the patio, and immediately falling in love! Flash forward, I stopped seeing Bob's pizza on the Recess menu and had almost forgotten about it until I moved to Old Town this year. Convenient... right down the street from Bob's! A girlfriend and I ordered a pepperoni pizza to split on a Friday night in. We were surprised there was only one size, but it ended up being perfect for two! I even had it as a leftover slice the next day and it was just as good. Next time I NEED to try the pickle pizza- the photos look incredible and it sounds like something right up my alley :). I will be sure to update the review when I try it!

Bobs is a decent place for the pickle pizza and highly recommend the nuggets. Those two were the…read morestars of the show and the ranch was solid. The other pizzas are easily beat by other Chicago gems. But if in the area and wanting something different, I recommend those two!

First of all, I ate there three times in the week I was in town working. Granted, the location is…read moreperfect for me, but if the food did not hold up, why bother? They have a great little special - buy two slices & get a free drink. There is no way I am finishing any two of their slices for one meal, but with that in mind, I will add that the value is A++++. I fell in love with the spinach and mushroom pie. I ended up getting that each time so went in, of course, mixing it with one of the other pies they had up. I worked my way through the pepperoni, sausage, and meat lovers. They all hit on all the desired notes - just the right bit of spice, decent charge pull, and properly dispersed toppings. Honestly, this little place is my favorite Chicago-area pizza joint. The service is prompt & friendly, they use a proper oven deck, and, to be honest, they have a lot of other menu options I'd love to work my way through. The ONLY thing missing on the toppings list is anchovies. Now, let me return, if I may, to that spinach & mushroom pie. The sheer amount of cheese is worth the price of admission, and, again, the proportions of everything else rocked.

I drove 30 min to this place to try their pizza, on the website says they are open but when we came…read moreto the door it was closed with nobody inside

Even though I live in Chicago, this was a first time for me. Went on a Tuesday so the wait time was…read morenot bad , just about 10 min. Our waiter was amazing, explained the menu and made suggestions. The antipasto platter -small- was delicious and the porții is pretty big. Enough food for 3 people. The pizza pot pie was truly delicious . The place is small and feels very cozy. Would definitely return here . Parking is a bit tricky but you can always find a spot by the zoo.

Cool spot tucked downstairs with a moody, private vibe that made for a cute date night. The food is…read moresuper simple, but the pot pie pizza is such a fun and unique twist. It's still pretty basic with simple meat sauce and cheese, but I actually appreciated the simplicity--it was different without trying too hard. The highlight was definitely the BREAD for a starter! Super thin, perfectly seasoned, and so delicious. It also held up really well as leftovers later that evening. A fun little spot for a casual date night!

Spent 5 days with my son in Chicago and this was our first stop. We're staying at the River north…read morearea and I made a reservation for Monday 7pm. However we arrived earlier than scheduled and we ended up getting settled at our hotel so we walked and went in early. We arrived at 4pm and they let us in - was perfect because it wasn't busy. It's my son's first visit to Chi-town so I think this is a good first meal. We got the Chicago meatballs so we can eat something as the deep dish pizza takes 30 mins. The meatballs are flavorful and filled us up until we get our pizza. We picked the Malnati's Chicago classic - medium. The butter crust is really good and the cheese to meet ratio is balanced. While it is deep dish - it didn't feel like it's super thick, I think the butter crust was the difference. It was quiet when we arrived and we were seated in the dining area by the back in the ground level. There was only 1 group and another couple when we arrived so it wasn't loud. I'm sure when it's peak hours it'll be more festive and busy. Great first meal - order some starters if you're hungry. Medium was quite big for 2 people but good if you want to have some slices to-go.

Walked in around noon, quoted about 1-1.5 hour wait…read more Luckily walked to the bar and had 2 seats open. Two of us ordered: small - deep dish chicago classic $24.25 3oz ranch $0.95 It takes a long time for the pizza to bake ~40 min. Lou malnati definitely has a better crust than Giordano, though a bit on the wet side with the tomato sauce.

Pequod's is a staple for Chicago pizza, and a great spot to grab dinner with a group. It gets…read moreextremely busy, so securing a table takes a bit of planning. We ordered the pepperoni deep dish and the pepperoni tavern style. The deep dish arrives in a cast iron pan, featuring caramelized crust that edges on burnt for a perfect, crispy crunch. The base is thick and doughy, layered with some mozzarella, a tasty sauce, and slightly charred pepperoni. The tavern style provides a nice contrast. Served cut into squares, it has a solid thin crust that holds up nicely under some melted cheese and loads of flat pepperoni. This remains my absolute favorite deep dish in Chicago, and I go anytime I'm in town visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation well in advance because walk-in wait times get incredibly long.

Went here w/family for lunch. Both my kids heard great things about this pizza and it was on their…read morebucket list. My sister made reservations ahead of time, so we got seated quickly on the 2nd floor. We did have to have the large booth cleaned as there was pop on the seats and lots of crumbs in the corners of the booth. Kinda not so cool when we got there at 11:30, shortly after they opened. We ordered a small salad, a large pan pizza (this is not deep dish people...it's more like a round Detroit style pizza) w/just cheese and a large tavern style w/half sausage and half pepperoni w/the pepperoni on top of the cheese. Service was good, if not slow. Of course, you have to wait for the pan pizza, but we knew that. The tavern style came out first, just as we ordered it and piping hot. While the pizza was good, the crust wasn't as crispy as we care for. It was super cheesy...so we got some good cheese pull there. The pan came out and looked good, but when it came to cheese pull, it left a lot to be desired. The caramelized crust is good, but the pan pizza was nothing that blew our socks off. Decent, yes, but not that noteworthy. Would i go back?? All i can say is i wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but if i was near in a pinch, it would suffice.

After another summer of eating the delightful pizzas at this rolling oven cart, I have to update…read morethe level of superlative in my last review. This isn't JUST the best hot food at the farmers market, it's probably the best pizza in the city of Chicago -- better than Coalfire, better than Spacca Napoli, better than Piece, better than the deep-dish places too, just for good measure. I won't say that it is the only reason we drag ourselves out of bed on Saturday mornings to hike two miles to the farmers market, but it is the biggest reason. It's worth the line, worth the wait, worth arriving early. And they do have a knack for odd but excellent combinations -- this morning was corn and jalapano and ham and egg, which my wife liked even though she doesn't like breakfast pizzas; another classic has been peach and pepperoni, which I liked even though I don't like fruit anywhere near my savory foods. These people know what they are doing, and what they are doing is making painfully amazing pizza.

Fresh pipping hot delicious wood fired pizza made with the uber fresh ingredients from the green…read morecity market. Beyond the more traditional varieties (black + white, an awesome wild mushroom), Jared makes an awesome pizza topped with Phoenix Bean spicy tofu, roasted green onions, cilantro, and black garlic sauce! Delicious! Add and egg to any pizza for a breakfast treat!

Calamari in lemon butter can't make a mistake Excited to try…read morethe special squid ink linguine Highly recommend their seafood risotto, so creamy and very delicious, each bite is full of crab meat.

Lovely Italian dinner at Topo Gigio. We made a reservation and were seated shortly after checking…read morein. You CANNOT make a reservation for their patio which we were disappointed about. Their dining area is nice, but not where you want to be on a nice summer evening. Dark & lowlit. Loved that they have specials. Service was just okay, we were at a table in the back corner and felt a little forgotten about. Fusilli Alla Topo Gigio: 3.5/5 Conchiglie Alla Sarda: 4.5/5 Calamari: 1.5/5 (skip) Lamb Special: 4/5

If I can give Ranallis 10 stars I would, best patio in the city. Pizza is great and food never…read moredisappoints.

Food was amazing. Went here with a few friends as I was visiting the pizza was to die for great…read moreatmosphere. It was very hot outside, but it did not matter. It was very busy on a Friday night. Do wish the waitress was a little more attentive, but it was OK.

My boyfriend brought me here because I told him I don't like deep dish pizza and he is trying to…read moreconvert me. We got a small of the signature pizza and I loved it !!! I'm particular about my pizza but I loved it . The pizza does take 35-40 mi Utes so be prepared . But the outdoor seating is nice!

Trying my 1st Chicago pizza. Looking for a great deep dish pizza, well this is YOUR place to be…read more My hostess for very attentive and friendly. She also inform me before hand that the pizza takes 25-30 minutes to make if I have time to spend. I got the Malnati Chicago classic deep dish pizza. It was served hot and crispy. I love the crust but unfortunately after 15 minutes later, the cheese begin to harden and I didn't care for it anymore. The bruschetta on the other hand was delicious. I prefer that more I over the pizza. I would definitely visit again when I am in town.