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Make your reservation and experience the best pizza Chicago has to offer today! Ranked as the #1 pizza in the country by Yelp in 2024, Pequod’s Pizza is home to the world-famous pan-style deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust. Just minutes from the bustle of downtown Chicago in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Pequod’s has been a staple in this area for more than 40 years. In that time, it has expanded to two locations, updated its menu to include thin-crust pizza, appetizers and desserts, and Italian fare like pastas and salads, and been featured on TV across the nation, all while continuing to provide late-night dine-in and delivery of its highly sought-after deep dish.
Local institution known for deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust, served in a relaxed setting.
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Address: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 327-1512
Website: http://pequodspizza.com/chicago/?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic
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Marie
It was my first time eating at Pequods Pizza I recommend coming in hungry as the pizza is deep dish style and very hearty.
The cheesy crispy crust is to die for. This spot is cool and close to DePaul college so it’s busy all day long. Parking can be difficult depending on time of day but well with driving and circling the block a few times to get in so that you can enjoy the ambiance and food is well worth it.
Our waitress was awesome and so the CC staff work together in managing the tables. No one is left behind or without!
… moreThe cheesy crispy crust is to die for. This spot is cool and close to DePaul college so it’s busy all day long. Parking can be difficult depending on time of day but well with driving and circling the block a few times to get in so that you can enjoy the ambiance and food is well worth it.
Our waitress was awesome and so the CC staff work together in managing the tables. No one is left behind or without!
Josh Banfield
Hands down the best deep dish pizza in all of Chicago, the crust is absolutely perfect, and they use so many toppings so you are insanely full after one slice.
Came on a Saturday at noon and I’m glad we made a reservation as it was packed, and it’s obvious why, the pizza here is so good.
I’d recommend two smalls for two people, because that way you have leftovets, and you def want left overs.
We did the pequods salad (5/5) and it was great, pair with the garlic dressing. For pizza we did two smalls, one with pepperoni, Italian sausage and Canadian bacon (5/5) this was so amazing, my wife did pepperoni and black olives which was also good.
They have a full bar with beers and liquor as well. This is the best spot for deep dish pizza with tons of TVs to watch any games that are on.
… moreCame on a Saturday at noon and I’m glad we made a reservation as it was packed, and it’s obvious why, the pizza here is so good.
I’d recommend two smalls for two people, because that way you have leftovets, and you def want left overs.
We did the pequods salad (5/5) and it was great, pair with the garlic dressing. For pizza we did two smalls, one with pepperoni, Italian sausage and Canadian bacon (5/5) this was so amazing, my wife did pepperoni and black olives which was also good.
They have a full bar with beers and liquor as well. This is the best spot for deep dish pizza with tons of TVs to watch any games that are on.
sheldon cohen
Oh Great, Another “Hidden Gem” I’ll Never Forget
I’ve spent years trekking through the Andes, navigating the souks of Marrakech, and dining in the finest bistros of Paris, all in a desperate attempt to become a cultured human being. And for what? So I could come to a dark room in Chicago and realize that my entire life’s journey has been a joke compared to a 10-inch circle of burnt cheese.
The Global Disappointment
The Crust: I’ve seen the sun set over the Serengeti, but apparently, the only “golden hour” that matters is the one where they caramelize a thick wall of double cheese against a cast-iron pan. It’s a crispy, salty, pepperoni-laden middle finger to every artisan baker I’ve met in Europe.
The Defeat: I’ve climbed mountains, yet I was brought to my knees by five measly inches of pizza. I had to stop halfway through, not because I was full, but because I realized I could no longer look my passport in the eye.
The “Best” Problem: Do you know how annoying it is to visit 40 countries and have to tell people the best thing you ever ate was served in a pan that looks like it hasn’t been washed since the 1980s? It’s humiliating.
“I went looking for the soul of the world, and I found it under a layer of crispy pepperoni in a Chicago basement. My travel agent is fired.”
Congratulations, Pequod’s. You’ve successfully ruined my ability to enjoy “authentic” food anywhere else on Earth. I hope you’re happy with yourselves, because I’m certainly not—I’m just full and incredibly annoyed that I have to come back here.
… moreI’ve spent years trekking through the Andes, navigating the souks of Marrakech, and dining in the finest bistros of Paris, all in a desperate attempt to become a cultured human being. And for what? So I could come to a dark room in Chicago and realize that my entire life’s journey has been a joke compared to a 10-inch circle of burnt cheese.
The Global Disappointment
The Crust: I’ve seen the sun set over the Serengeti, but apparently, the only “golden hour” that matters is the one where they caramelize a thick wall of double cheese against a cast-iron pan. It’s a crispy, salty, pepperoni-laden middle finger to every artisan baker I’ve met in Europe.
The Defeat: I’ve climbed mountains, yet I was brought to my knees by five measly inches of pizza. I had to stop halfway through, not because I was full, but because I realized I could no longer look my passport in the eye.
The “Best” Problem: Do you know how annoying it is to visit 40 countries and have to tell people the best thing you ever ate was served in a pan that looks like it hasn’t been washed since the 1980s? It’s humiliating.
“I went looking for the soul of the world, and I found it under a layer of crispy pepperoni in a Chicago basement. My travel agent is fired.”
Congratulations, Pequod’s. You’ve successfully ruined my ability to enjoy “authentic” food anywhere else on Earth. I hope you’re happy with yourselves, because I’m certainly not—I’m just full and incredibly annoyed that I have to come back here.
Jason Bennett
10/10. Absolute hammer.
I’ve eaten my way through Chicago’s deep-dish Mount Rushmore. Lou’s. Giordano’s. Art of Pizza. All excellent. All respected.
Then there’s Pequod’s Pizza.
This isn’t pizza. This is a religious experience with a caramelized crust. The edges are crispy, cheesy, borderline illegal in at least three states. The sauce knows exactly when to talk and when to let the cheese do the work. Every bite is aggressive, confident, and somehow perfectly balanced.
If other deep-dish spots are valedictorians, Pequod’s is the kid who skipped class, still aced the test, and stole your girlfriend on the way out.
Come hungry. Wear pants with forgiveness. Expect to rethink every pizza opinion you’ve ever had.
Gold medal. No notes. 10/10. Would absolutely ruin my evening plans again.
… moreI’ve eaten my way through Chicago’s deep-dish Mount Rushmore. Lou’s. Giordano’s. Art of Pizza. All excellent. All respected.
Then there’s Pequod’s Pizza.
This isn’t pizza. This is a religious experience with a caramelized crust. The edges are crispy, cheesy, borderline illegal in at least three states. The sauce knows exactly when to talk and when to let the cheese do the work. Every bite is aggressive, confident, and somehow perfectly balanced.
If other deep-dish spots are valedictorians, Pequod’s is the kid who skipped class, still aced the test, and stole your girlfriend on the way out.
Come hungry. Wear pants with forgiveness. Expect to rethink every pizza opinion you’ve ever had.
Gold medal. No notes. 10/10. Would absolutely ruin my evening plans again.
J ////PS
Sadly first time in chicago and first time having a pizza in town. Was recommended to come here but staff were rude and unhelpful. Signage and advertising states open till midnight so they said take iut only at 10:50pm. Loads of seating available and stress in the workforce due to “under staffing”, we were treated like it was our fault. Its a shame, I may come back to try another time but im my first impressions of evening chicago pizza has been terrible…
Food was fine as we took it to the abandoned frog pub around the corner who were really welcoming and hospitable!
… moreFood was fine as we took it to the abandoned frog pub around the corner who were really welcoming and hospitable!
Ricky Bell
After much research I selected Pequod’s as the must stop pizza place on my visit to Chicago. I made the right choice. 10/10 across the board. Down to earth staff but hard working. Extremely reasonable prices given their name. Expertly cooked. So tasty. Kids make me order wings and they were awesome too.
… moreJustin
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.
… moreI 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.
Jea Kim
Chicago deep dish with an iconic caramelized crust.
Came by on a Sunday evening with my friend who grew up on Chicago pizza. Even during off-hours, the place was packed, but we were able to grab an upstairs booth with a reservation we made a couple days earlier. The whole place had a tavern vibe. Loud, casual, sports on every screen. Our booth wasn’t cleaned properly when we sat down, and a tiny glass shard was left from the group before us (almost got me), but they wiped it down quickly once we pointed it out.
Knowing the wait times, we ordered a half house salad and some wings to start. Both were fine, nothing to write home about. The pizza took a little over an hour, but the wait made sense once it arrived. Three of us split a medium with pepperoni, sausage, onion, basil, and giardiniera. Based on the photos, we expected it to be overloaded with toppings, especially with the lighter dough, but surprisingly it actually needed more. In hindsight, adding extra sauce might’ve helped, but we were worried it would turn into a soupy mess. Among the toppings, the sausage and giardiniera were my favorites. The acidity and light heat from the giardiniera was especially helpful with balancing out the flavors.
We asked for a well-done crust, and they nailed it. With a cast iron pan, I expected the cheese to taste a bit burnt, but the caramelized edges had the perfect char without that sharp burnt-cheese bitterness. Also agree with everyone who says the crust is more like bread than a traditional pie, but I actually liked that. It felt different in a good way.
While I can’t say this is the best Chicago deep dish I’ve ever had, it’s definitely in my top three. Not sure I’d recommend a major detour (it’s far from downtown), but if you want something distinct from the usual deep-dish spots, it’s absolutely worth a visit.
… moreCame by on a Sunday evening with my friend who grew up on Chicago pizza. Even during off-hours, the place was packed, but we were able to grab an upstairs booth with a reservation we made a couple days earlier. The whole place had a tavern vibe. Loud, casual, sports on every screen. Our booth wasn’t cleaned properly when we sat down, and a tiny glass shard was left from the group before us (almost got me), but they wiped it down quickly once we pointed it out.
Knowing the wait times, we ordered a half house salad and some wings to start. Both were fine, nothing to write home about. The pizza took a little over an hour, but the wait made sense once it arrived. Three of us split a medium with pepperoni, sausage, onion, basil, and giardiniera. Based on the photos, we expected it to be overloaded with toppings, especially with the lighter dough, but surprisingly it actually needed more. In hindsight, adding extra sauce might’ve helped, but we were worried it would turn into a soupy mess. Among the toppings, the sausage and giardiniera were my favorites. The acidity and light heat from the giardiniera was especially helpful with balancing out the flavors.
We asked for a well-done crust, and they nailed it. With a cast iron pan, I expected the cheese to taste a bit burnt, but the caramelized edges had the perfect char without that sharp burnt-cheese bitterness. Also agree with everyone who says the crust is more like bread than a traditional pie, but I actually liked that. It felt different in a good way.
While I can’t say this is the best Chicago deep dish I’ve ever had, it’s definitely in my top three. Not sure I’d recommend a major detour (it’s far from downtown), but if you want something distinct from the usual deep-dish spots, it’s absolutely worth a visit.
Jean K
We were a party of 4 plus an infant. We reserved a table by phone in the morning from home and got a 12:30 slot. HIGHLY advise to do this or you won’t have a spot to sit when you walk in and will have to return over an hour later, meaning you kill time somewhere. We ordered their salad to share. Very tasty! We had two pizzas…one pepperoni and green pepper, and the other sausage and pineapple. Both were excellent. They have a caramelized type crust. It is one thick pizza!!!
The sauce is also thick and has a nice sweet flavor. Our waitress was named Lilly. She was fantastic and I hope she gets recognized by management, as she really checked on us often to keep us happy. We sat at the high table in the lower area right near the window. We could see all of the in and out people and how they run the welcome desk. They are dialed in. The manager (I assume) is very tuned in to exact times and tables and also answers the phone to get people reserved. He never stopped moving or organizing things. He was a very nice guy, but you can tell he is one busy guy all day multitasking. Once you order your pizza, expect your order to take at least 40 minutes as they are that popular and busy. We had a couple drinks and enjoyed our time with family. I went upstairs to check out that area and was amazed at the amount of tables and space up there. It was packed with people enjoying their time with family and friends. I would definitely return. But, big advice again….call ahead and reserve your spot. I will attach photos.
… moreThe sauce is also thick and has a nice sweet flavor. Our waitress was named Lilly. She was fantastic and I hope she gets recognized by management, as she really checked on us often to keep us happy. We sat at the high table in the lower area right near the window. We could see all of the in and out people and how they run the welcome desk. They are dialed in. The manager (I assume) is very tuned in to exact times and tables and also answers the phone to get people reserved. He never stopped moving or organizing things. He was a very nice guy, but you can tell he is one busy guy all day multitasking. Once you order your pizza, expect your order to take at least 40 minutes as they are that popular and busy. We had a couple drinks and enjoyed our time with family. I went upstairs to check out that area and was amazed at the amount of tables and space up there. It was packed with people enjoying their time with family and friends. I would definitely return. But, big advice again….call ahead and reserve your spot. I will attach photos.
Erica Nicole
I took my boss here of you nights ago who’s not from Chicago. We did not have a reservation and originally we were going to have to wait 2 hrs. Nick was amazing and was able to get us a table in 10 minutes! Our server was amazing as well. My boss loved the pizza and had a great experience. I wil definitely l be back.
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