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Casual, spacious sports bar & restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas, burgers & pub fare.
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Address: 7452 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 465-0087
Website: https://candlelitechicago.com/
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Luke Weatherstone
Very reluctantly giving 2 stars here. I’ve heard lots of good things about the Candlelite and had eaten here years ago. Atmosphere and service are great, no complaints. A “14 inch” pizza for $31 though? That is very steep. But I was hungry, and there, so I paid the high price, and was quite disappointed. Pizza was fine, not amazing, decent. But not even 14 inches! Shrinkflation is real, but I would appreciate when local businesses don’t mislead their customers, especially when they’re paying $31 for a pizza.
… moreHagz
I love candlelight! If you love pizza then you would love this pizza! I order a classic cheese pizza. I always say the first time eating at a pizzeria You gotta get a cheese pizza to taste the sauce, the dough and the cheese. Pizza came out fresh and hot Cut classic squares Chicago style Super thin crispy crust this is more of a Chicago Tavern style pizza then a thin crust pizza. I favor more acidic sauces over sweet. So this sauces was on point for me. Also, their beer selection is pretty decent (Son of juice for my IPA people) Service was amazing! Greeted immediately as we walked in restaurant was packed bar was packed, but was seated right away and the pizza came out so fast (10 minute’s) and delicious you would think that the place was empty! The restaurant itself is beautiful with a classic marquee sign outside, love it! 100% Recommend!
… moreana mcnamara
RIP-OFF. Ordered a small (its miniature!) pizza for pick up. Was THIRTY dollars ($30.00).I m a woman—look at the size of the pizza compared to my hand!!!! What an absolute scam and insult to the customer. Crust was burnt.mediocre pizza.. owners must be LAUGHING all the way to the BANK. Never again. Portion Would not have fed my 3 year old.
… morePooja Patel
I’ve been to Candlelite Chicago a few times now, and it’s always a solid experience. The first time I went was on a Monday, and they had their half-off pizza deal, which is an absolute steal. You’re basically getting buy-one-get-one-free pizzas, but I believe it’s only for the medium and large sizes. Such a great deal!
Another time I went, we got the pizza again, and the taste has been super consistent every time. We tried the taco pizza, which was good, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the smokiness that comes from the roasted red pepper. Other than that, it was pretty solid. The veggie pizza is also a hit—classic tavern-style with a crispy, crunchy crust that’s just so good.
For appetizers, we got the fries, which were awesome, and you absolutely have to end the night with their cookie skillet. It’s really, really good, though it can be a bit too sweet with all the caramel and chocolate on top. Plus, the ice cream-to-cookie ratio is a little off, but it’s still worth getting.
Both times I’ve been, the service was great. The place can get really busy on Mondays, so just a heads-up if you’re planning to go then. There’s street parking right in front that’s usually free at night, which is super convenient. Definitely worth checking out!
… moreAnother time I went, we got the pizza again, and the taste has been super consistent every time. We tried the taco pizza, which was good, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the smokiness that comes from the roasted red pepper. Other than that, it was pretty solid. The veggie pizza is also a hit—classic tavern-style with a crispy, crunchy crust that’s just so good.
For appetizers, we got the fries, which were awesome, and you absolutely have to end the night with their cookie skillet. It’s really, really good, though it can be a bit too sweet with all the caramel and chocolate on top. Plus, the ice cream-to-cookie ratio is a little off, but it’s still worth getting.
Both times I’ve been, the service was great. The place can get really busy on Mondays, so just a heads-up if you’re planning to go then. There’s street parking right in front that’s usually free at night, which is super convenient. Definitely worth checking out!
Eric Balter
Candlelite is a tavern located in Western Rogers Park. It was recommended by someone at work who said that while its primarily a pizza restaurant, they had good cheeseburgers. Since it was close to the job and I had never heard of it, I saved it as a place of interest if I needed a lunch while at work.
While the pizza menu looked impressive, i stayed true to the Cheeseburger recommendation and ordered the BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger. Topped with French fried onions, bacon, lettuce and tomato and put on a pretzel roll smeared with Merkts cheddar and BBQ sauce. I have to say that while the burger was predictably a mess to handle, the flavors here complimented each other well. Usually when Merkts cheddar is used on a burger it tends to be the star of the show, but the actual meat used for the burger stood tallest here. Very beefy flavored and some bites almost had a steak like flavor to them. The drippings from the burger took the taste of my side order of tater tots to a different level.
The online order process was easy enough to use. But when I placed my order it said it would take 40 minutes, so I planned on it taking 40, but it only took 20 and I got a text when it was ready, So my order sat for 15 or so minutes which was detrimental to the texture of my tater tots.
Anyone that knows me, knows that I don’t care for pretzel rolls. This one was okay, but much like the taters, it softened up during the wait contributing further to the messiness of the burger
All in all, I was quite pleased with my order. I don’t think this is a $21 hamburger, but it was certainly delicious. I do plan to come back and try their pizza. It looks super promising, and when I do I’ll make a further edit to this review and average the scores together.
… moreWhile the pizza menu looked impressive, i stayed true to the Cheeseburger recommendation and ordered the BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger. Topped with French fried onions, bacon, lettuce and tomato and put on a pretzel roll smeared with Merkts cheddar and BBQ sauce. I have to say that while the burger was predictably a mess to handle, the flavors here complimented each other well. Usually when Merkts cheddar is used on a burger it tends to be the star of the show, but the actual meat used for the burger stood tallest here. Very beefy flavored and some bites almost had a steak like flavor to them. The drippings from the burger took the taste of my side order of tater tots to a different level.
The online order process was easy enough to use. But when I placed my order it said it would take 40 minutes, so I planned on it taking 40, but it only took 20 and I got a text when it was ready, So my order sat for 15 or so minutes which was detrimental to the texture of my tater tots.
Anyone that knows me, knows that I don’t care for pretzel rolls. This one was okay, but much like the taters, it softened up during the wait contributing further to the messiness of the burger
All in all, I was quite pleased with my order. I don’t think this is a $21 hamburger, but it was certainly delicious. I do plan to come back and try their pizza. It looks super promising, and when I do I’ll make a further edit to this review and average the scores together.
Yuan Zho
I ordered from here so haven’t been inside but the pizza is pretty awesome. Definitely need to go there at some point as well.
… moreAdam Riemer
Giving five stars out of five because the pizza is fantastic but only if you like very thin pizza. The crust is very much like a cracker and cooks perfect, the sauce has punch which I love, and the cheese is the right amount of oil and flavor and a mix of roller skating rink with gourmet flavor. It’s interesting.
I made the buffalo chicken pizza next. All of the flavors you want are there, but the onion is very strong. It’s more like a buffalo chicken dip for an appetizer. It’s really good.
I personally won’t be ordering again, but I am absolutely going to recommend them. I prefer thick and chewy but crisp crusts and gooey cheese. This doesn’t do that, but the sauce is right there. I know people who would go absolutely crazy for this. It will be on my recommendations list for them.
… moreI made the buffalo chicken pizza next. All of the flavors you want are there, but the onion is very strong. It’s more like a buffalo chicken dip for an appetizer. It’s really good.
I personally won’t be ordering again, but I am absolutely going to recommend them. I prefer thick and chewy but crisp crusts and gooey cheese. This doesn’t do that, but the sauce is right there. I know people who would go absolutely crazy for this. It will be on my recommendations list for them.
M. Adell
We love Candlelite. The food is delicious and it’s cute inside. They just did a fundraiser for a local nonprofit and the staff are super nice. The pizza, fried pickles, burgers and loaded fries are amazing. The salads are really good except the Southwest salad which is pretty bland. The pizza is the tavern style cracker crust so it is best in person.The cookie skillet is to die for.
… moreTina Hardy
I was there early on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn’t very crowded. It was quiet and the service was on point. The pizza was delicious, with a cracker crust and a perfect amount of toppings. I plan to return.
… moreCurtis Park
Candlelite is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Pat is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. White pizza is epic. Must come back. 10/10.
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