Uncle Jerry's is such a unique spot--it shares its location with a deli, which just adds to the charm. It has that true mom-and-pop, local favorite feel that makes you want to keep coming back. Being located right in downtown Cary gives it even more character. The deep dish pizza is fantastic, with a really interesting twist of hot honey that takes it to another level. It's different in the best way. If you're planning to dine in, make sure you give yourself plenty of time. The line for a table can get long, but the staff works incredibly hard to seat everyone as quickly as possible. If you're in more of a rush, I'd definitely recommend carryout--it's absolutely worth the wait either way. A true local gem. read more

Very cool place! I've heard the hype via Barstool, so tonight when my son played at CGHS, I had to try it. We went basic, large cheese, 45 minutes wait for to go. I had a long commute home, so I left it uncut. It smelled so good, I wish I could have had a piece in the ride home. When we finally made it home after his long bus ride, I cut it and heated up a few slices at 250 in the oven. It was delicious....it would certainly be better fresh. Super crispy crust, sweet sauce without the typical tomato chunks like Lou's would be. Excellent cheese pulls and really flavorful when all the notes are combined. (About $23) The signage is not the best at night, so know it's attached to a meat store, deli like. Once I figure it out I went in to wait. The place was packed at 7:30 on a Wednesday. The bar is in the center left, with the to go pick up at one side. The tables flank all 180 degrees of the bar. Lots of people. Worth the hype, excited for the next 3.5 years of my son playing Cary Grove so we can try the Uncle Jerry's hot pepperoni pizza and the spinach as well. Check them out! read more

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This pizza was delicious it lived up to the hype. We got 2 angry goats- I added sausage and bacon to mine. It was an excellent choice. My husband had the pizza city fest - that one was pretty tasty too. service was awesome. We loved it all. It's cool that it is a butcher shop too, next time I'm gonna make sure that we purchase some of that stuff too. read more

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My hubby and I went on a Saturday afternoon around 4:15. By the time we left, there was a line to the door. The pizza restaurant and bar is shared with Orchard Prime meats. A really good meat market. The whole place is just cute and cool. We have eaten the pizza a few times. Always very friendly service. You can only get salad and deep dish pizza. The pizza is delicious! Ranks up with Lou's. May be better! We got sausage, pepperoni, onion and black olives. The crust does not get soggy. Plenty of ingredients with tasty tomatoes. The pepperoni on top gets crispy, yum. I think the price is reasonable too. The pizza takes a while to get but so worth it. You should check them out! read more

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First time to uncle Jerry's and it did not disappoint. Next time I go I believe I will order the pizza before we even get seated because it does take time. Overall the service was awesome and the pizza was delicious!!! read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Uncle Jerry's sweet sting - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

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Some of the worst pizza I have ever had. It was like soupy bread. It was not my thing at all. The owners were super nice people.

I seen this place on Portnoy's, and I had to try it. Dave may be a chode, but he doesn't lie on pizza reviews. I would compare this to Lou Malnati's, but different construction, and less corporate made. On the thinner side of pan pizza, and quality ingredients. Service was friendly and very attentive. Our waitress was awesome to compliment the pizza. This place is inside a meat market. So I had to get some mock chicken legs and Italian sausage. Same sausage is on the pizza and it is delicious. Worth a trip and visit. Great people, great service and excellent pizza. read more

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This will be a bold first line and I mean every word of it - Uncle Jerry's is the best pizza in Illinois. It beats every single place in the city. Mom and pop joint deep dish or pan in the city? Uncle Jerry's is better. Peaquods? Uncle Jerrys is better. Lou malnatis? Unos? Connie's? Giordanos? Uncle Jerrys is better. Did I drive over an hour to get here? Yep. Was it worth it? 1000000% and will be doing it again. This place is pure perfection. The vibe, the staff, the pizza? INCREDIBLE! Shoutout to Barb, I literally love her! So kind, funny, and you could tell she loved being there. She always made sure we were taken care. Now the food...I'm picky when it comes to pan or deep dish. I'm a cheese girl because I think most sausage at restaurants tastes weird, and most places use frozen veggies so the pizza is watery. But at Uncle Jerrys? You get perfection. The sauce is so incredibly fresh, you can actually taste the beautiful tomatoes. The sausage is INCREDIBLE! Fresh and doesn't have the weird taste most restaurants have. Seasoned to perfection. Their crust is the perfect crisp and the cheese on it is next level. The cheese crust is what peaquods is known for - Uncle Jerrys does it better. To me peaquods crust is good but the pizza itself lacks flavor. Not here. Everything is perfectly seasoned. Not too little and not too much. They really make every ingredient shine. The spontaneous spinach is the best spinach pizza I've ever had. They use fresh, not frozen spinach which makes a huge difference. The garlic? My goodness. It was the perfect bite. This is the type of pizza that's worth driving a few hours for. I'm grateful I'm only a little over an hour away. We will be back for my husbands birthday in June! read more

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I love my pizza. And when it comes to deep dish I even love them more. This place is a local joint a small town of Cary. Very kind people and place is always packed. Make sure you prepare yourself for the wait. They take close to the standard (40 min wait) for the pizza, however if no table is open you will wait even longer. 14" Deep dish is much better than 9" - 14" is a bit slimmer :) We tried pepperoni and Spinach with goat cheese. I feel I have never had such an awesome pepperoni pizza with honey on the crust. Goat cheese had such an awesome flavor in deep dish that my brain stopped working (it was that good). Met with Mr uncle Jerry, loved meeting him and thanked him for the pizza read more

Uncle Jerry's is by far the best pizza I've had. It's not thin, it's not thick, it's kinda both. The ingredients are FRESH and of the best quality, you can SEE the freshness even before you taste it. Barbra, our server was very friendly, and a pleasure. Uncle Jerry came by our table and we had a very nice conversation. He's friendly, humble and such a likable guy. Uncle Jerry's deserves all of the accolades they're getting and I look forward to eating their pizza again, soon. read more

After a weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, my son and I decided to drive 40 miles south to Cary, Illinois to try Uncle Jerry's. We are so glad that we did. Uncle Jerry's is co-located in a butcher shop in an older building. There is a large semi-circular bar in the center of the space, and all of it works to make for an interesting and relaxing space (and I say that as a vegetarian who was surrounded by meat). I felt like I was having quiet mid-afternoon lunch in 1948. The pizza was the showpiece of the visit! It arrived piping hot -- almost molten. I made the mistake of eating my first slice before the pie had cooled a bit. Don't make that mistake, as the flavor of the pie really emerged as it cooled off. Crisp crust; Flavorful, if slightly sweet sauce, and a good volume of cheese that added flavor but not excess fat. If I have one criticism, it is that the cheese could have been more flavorful, but I do think that the flavor emerged as the pie cooled, so I may have just been too eager when the pie arrived! Cary, Illinois is a charming little town, and Uncle Jerry's offers better pizza in a small town than I have found in many larger cities! read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - 14 Inch Chicago Pan Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

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Delicious! I love that crust. Uncle Jerry's pizza satisfied my deep dish craving but with its own flair that makes it taste special and distinct from the usual Chicago deep dish spots I've been to. read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Sweet Sting (hot honey, pepperoni) with basil and ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

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This was a sequel visit - and after eating as much of my pizza that I could, I am thrilled to tell you that everything was great tonight! I had their "Sweet Sting" pepperoni pizza, deliciously drizzled with their homemade, habanero-infused honey. Oh. My. It was so good! I asked for Melissa's section, since she provided such great service the first time - and she was just as fantastic this time around! Seriously, if you are ever in the area, stop in for dinner. You will be seriously glad you did! (By the way, Melissa mentioned they have a "secret" pizza that isn't on the menu - it's called the "Angry Goat". I am definitely trying that the next time I stop in!) read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Their "Sweet Sting" pepperoni pizza - hands-down, still one of the best pizzas ever! So good! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

Found this place by doing a search for nearby pizza restaurants, we were at the hospital nearby. Found it on a fluke and so glad we did! Pizzas were delicious, unique crust, not deep dish but not thin either. Kind staff who were so attentive, definitely go here! read more

These pizzas are so well done here. The crust is the perfect mix of crunchy and buttery, making it super tasty. The menu isn't huge--they've got classic pizzas, build-your-own options, and some salads--but the topping combos are on point. We tried the Sweet Sting, which nailed the spicy-sweet combo, and the Goat. I mean, goat cheese on pizza? Enough said. The place has a chill, comfy vibe where you can seat yourself. The beer selection is solid and cheap, just like the pizzas--especially if you're coming in from Chicago. The service was awesome too! read more

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Great deep dish pizza. Crazy busy, so they are doing something right. A little pricey, but worth giving a try.

Amazing pizza however their prices have skyrocketed. There is a $10 difference between a 9 inch cheese and a 14 inch cheese. Appears that since they substantially raised their price their customer base has dropped. read more

The one and only pizza in Cary. Fell for this pie first time we found this jewel, and don't forget the butcher shop attached, be ready to haul meats and sausages home also. These guys know how to build a pizza. 1st stop in Cary. read more

We were really impressed by this place. Busy? Yes. Get there early. There are no reservations. They pack in who they can. It isn't fancy; but it is damn worth it. When you walk in, you'll see some slots on the right and a bar on your left with some seating. Put your name in if there is a line. Hint: it's also a good idea to put in your pizza order while you're waiting so it is ready for you shortly after you're seated. The service is good but in short supply. The women are super kind and energetic, and they could probably use two more sets of hands. Be patient. We had the goat cheese and spinach pizza with sausage and the sausage pizzas. The sausage is made in-house in the adjoining meat market. The crust was a highlight! My husband loved dipping it in the hot honey and we were also given giardinara. Enjoy it all. After you're done, do try a habanero cheese meat stick from the deli. Chef's kiss! Taking the whole family next time! read more

First time here and can say that the pizza was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the classic sausage. The crust was crunchy and crisp and the pizza had just the right amount if sauce. Ambiance was casual and service was friendly. We'll be back for sure! read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Classic sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

This is hands down the best pizza I have ever had in my 35 years of life. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered it twice in my one week trip. I will be mourning this tragic loss in my life as I head back to Texas. read more

Uncle Jerry's, what can I say? Top 5 deep dish/pan pizza in Chicagoland area...What a gem located in an old school deli half deli/ pizzeria if you love pizza and your connoisseur then you will love uncle Jerry's! Uncle Jerry's is a mix between deep dish/pan pizza. They build their pizza similar way Peqouds dose with deeper pans tho, sliced mozzarella cheese laid up against the wall of the pan. My go to is always the standard cheese pizza when my first time visiting any pizzeria. Man, uncle Jerry is on point from their dough being light flaky with amazing chew easy to cut with a knife and flavorful! and their sauce phenomenal perfectly acidic nice flavor and seasoned just how I like it perfect! They also use high quality cheese. That's the one thing I do Recommend ordering extra cheese on your pizzas. In my personal opinion, uncle Jerry, shits on peqouds. Service was amazing waited maybe less than 15 minutes for a table. Definitely worth the hour drive to Cary. Be aware pizzas do take at least 30 minutes or longer! Next time I will definitely be ordering a pizza with toppings! 100% Recommend!! read more

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Every pizza we got was delicious! It's probably the BEST deep dish I ever had. And as a foodie, I search for places like this. Get there early if you want a table for more than 4 people. The service was great and the room was cool. Price was also great! A hidden gem for sure... read more

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My favorite pizza...and I've eaten a lot of them! You have to try it. Also a fun place. Nice little bar and great servers - Barb is awesome. Only downside is you will likely have to wait for a table but it is worth it. read more

One of the best pizzas you will ever try! Very different and unique flavor. I promise you will not be disappointed. Great service and cool spot to visit. read more

Pizza is A+. Service is awful. Party of 3 and we waited 20 mins for a server to come to our table to take the order. 2 tables who sat after us got their pizza before us. I really wanted to LOVE this place and leave a 5 star review. Mannn the wait is worth it. read more

So this place isn't exactly conveniently located to me, but I'm willing to go 30 minutes for a good pie. It's been on my radar and like everyone else the recent publicity was enough to get me going. They share a space with a Butcher concept with lots of great looking options, as well as a full bar and a deli listed as "coming soon". It's not a huge space and they've gotten a much larger turn out lately so you'll definitely want to come early or be prepared to wait. All the extra stuff is nice but let's get down to business... the pizza. Is this the best pan/deep dish pizza I've ever had? If I've had better then I can't recall it. Wow! What an amazing and picture perfect pie this is! The cheese isn't overbearing but gives you the melted pull when you bite it, the sauce is lightly seasoned with a lovely fresh tang, and the crust is hands down the best I've had. Light, butter-y and cooked to absolute perfection! We had "The Goat" which comes with added spinach, garlic, and goat cheese. Really good goat cheese is hard to get on a pizza but the flavor and amount was just right. The menu is small here and its definitely because they understand the balance a great pizza needs. You can see "Uncle Jerry" working the oven and the waitress was wonderful. She made fun conversation with every person and group that entered and you can tell they really appreciate every patron. I haven't had service that good in a long time, it feels like a lost art and I love to see it. Here's hoping that they never change. A few extra notes. They have some gaming options for the gambling crowd and they apparently offer gift certificates so this could be a good holiday present idea that doubles as an excuse to get yourself a fantastic dinner. I can't say enough positive things about my experience here, all I can say is you can consider me a regular from now on! read more

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Went back against my better judgment based on the last time we went a few years ago. We showed up at a "non-busy" time. There was a couple ahead of us. Neither the couple ahead of us nor we were greeted. ZERO acknowledgment. Nothing. No direction, no sign. No clue of what we were to do, and no tables were available. Fifteen minutes passed. When wait staff would walk by, they avoided eye contact. Spoke with the other couple who was equally as...surprised...by the lack of interest in seating or talking to any of us. FINALLY, a table left. NO ONE CLEANED THE TABLE. The couple FINALLY made contact with a waitress who walked by and she seemed upset that they asked her if someone was going to clean the table so they could sit. The fact that this establishment feels as though they are doing US a favor by gracing us with their presence is astonishing. Please, for the love of God, teach your staff to talk to the patrons who are waiting or, at the VERY LEAST, put up a sign that says, wait here for a table. And when someone leaves a table, GET SOMEONE TO CLEAN IT so that we can sit. The pizza? Great. The service? Shockingly, it got worse since my last review. Amazing. read more

Pequods has been top of my list forever. This place is at least a tie. Definitely come here for the "pizza city fest" pizza. Probably the best pizza I have ever had, no joke! read more

A foodie friend highly recommended Uncle Jerry's for their deep dish pizza, so we decided to give it a try. We walked in on a Friday night, and waited about 45 minutes to get a seat. The place felt understaffed, but the service was excellent! We ordered a large pepperoni pizza (14"), and it was plenty big. You can only get a small (9") or a large. The menu is pretty focused--pizza, salad and drinks. I ordered the garden salad and didn't have high expectations, but the salad was excellent. Greens were fresh. Now for the pizza. I kid you not, it reminded me of Lou Malnati's, except with a thinner crust, less sauce, and less cheese. Pepperoni was spicy and very good. If you like Lou's but feel that it's just too much, you'll love Uncle Jerry's. Everyone we talked to said to try the sweet sting--habanero pepper + honey, but we'll be sure and try it next time. Highly recommended! read more

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I have to say that I had heard a lot about Jerry's Pizza from people around the area. Since I originally ate there one night, although the wait in line was extraordinarily long, the experience was certainly worth the wait. The two pizzas we had were of such good quality, that, it rivaled Lou Malnati's, but the prices were much better here than it Lou Malnati's. This is now my go-to place for pizzas in the northwest suburbs. read more

Easily my husband's favorite pizza. The small space, a repurposed deli, only adds to the vibe. Delicious. Love the simplicity and focus on quality. read more

The pizza here is excellent. We had the pepperoni, and the pie was delicious. Love the cupped and charred pepperoni, and they put plenty of it on. Our waitress was very nice and helpful as this was our first time there. Will definitely be going back. read more

If you know you know..uncle Jerry's is worth a 1 hour drive trust me..their pizza is incredible! Rated high by Dave portnoy and the service top notch..every bite is a symphony. read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Pepperoni! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

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Last time I was in the area, I was told to try this place. So when I came back to Cary, I had to visit Uncle Jerry Pizza. I ordered it for pickup since a group of us were were at a bar a few miles away We ordered three pizzas, sausage, pepperoni and their spinach/goat cheese. They were all deep dish style pizza. Overall, the pizzas were good. Crust was flavorful and was not bland. Sauce was delicious. Sausage was good. The spinach/goat cheese had a lot of random bites of strong garlic and some without. The salad was wilted and sad looking. Would I order from here again? I think I would. However, I didn't like how the location was not happy about giving us some plates. It was a decent pie read more

A clever combination deli/ pizza joint. We recently visited Uncle Jerry's during a visit to a family graduation celebration. We had a large party of 12. They do not take reservations but will place your name on a wait list. The wait was approximately 40 mins. ( 5:30 on a Friday). We ordered a 9" , "the goat" with mushrooms and a 14" pepperoni, bacon, sausage and onion. Both were outstanding! Hot and delicious with plenty of toppings. Corey was our server and he was excellent. Attentive and efficient. A great experience overall. read more

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I never write reviews, but Uncle Jerry's pizza is out of this world. We always order the sweet sting and add ricotta cheese. If you are planning on dining in, be prepared to wait. It is a small establishment with few tables. Expect the service to be a little slower than most places. The pizza is worth the wait. Also, if you are ordering on a Friday or Saturday night, place your order early because it can take a long time for them to complete your order. They are VERY busy. read more

It was good! I'm a thin slice gal but had to try. Sat at the bar. All the servers could not have been any nicer. I really like the crust on the pizza and how it looked. It could have been a little hotter for my taste as I'm kinda crazy and like it red hot almost burning my mouth. But I truly can't complain. I would go back and just request it to be red hot! read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - Pepperoni Pizza deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

We came here because of the March Madness pizza bracket. We grew up in Antioch and of course supported them, but we had to try the pizza that was neck and neck with them until the final minutes. The menu is VERY limited and is pretty much only pizza other than a side salad. We got a few side salads to share amongst us and then ordered 4 pizzas. We got The Goat, Uncle Jerry's Sweet Sting, The Angry Goat (a mixture of the first 2 pizzas) and a cheese. I would compare the pizza to a Lou Malnati's type of pizza but 10x's BETTER!! The angry goat was the BEST! The owner stopped by to let us know they only had one waitress and things might take a little longer- we didn't even notice she was the only waitress because she was doing such an amazing job! We came on a Sunday and there was a little farmers market out front of the shop too! We will 100% be back!! Delicious pizza and great service! read more

Uncle Jerry’s Pizza Company - The Goat - Pizza Near Me - Cary, Illinois

1st time visit. Our kids told us about this place and we have been wanting to try it out for a long time. Finally our schedules aligned with one of our family members. I was not disappointment with the food or service. We were greeted by Barb, which also turned out to be our server. She made our 1st visit very enjoyable and memorable. We will be back to visit. Tip: Get there before the dinner rush as the establishment fills up fast. The place also doubles as a butcher shop. read more