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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder


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4.5 of 5 stars 55 ratings
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#37 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Price range*: $1-$22
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
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3 of 5 stars
SCOUTFROMTHENORTH 30 contributions
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Apr 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to the Chicago Pizza and Oven grinder on a Sunday night about 7:30 pm . We noticed alot of patrons waiting by the entrance . We were able to secure beverages at the bar and went out to wait . ( we were told 45 minutes to a hour ) Making the best of it we talked to... more

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5 of 5 stars
GDeC 17 contributions
Up in Michigan
Apr 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you just want a pizza, go to some generic pizza place. The schtick here is pizza pot pie, which adds an entire new dimension to pizza. They start with a ramekin, put mozzarella in the bottom, pour house-made tomato sauce over it, top that with a disk of dough, and bake. What comes out is a ball of dough... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 3, 2009

Love the shaker spices for the pies. more

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5 of 5 stars
OhioDerf 9 contributions
Cleveland, OH
Feb 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Recent visit in Jan. 2009 exceeded expectations. Salad, Mediterranean bread and unique pizza were outstanding and reasonably priced. I thought it was worthy of Travel Channel rating. Suggest going during off hours. We went on Sunday afternoon and encountered no wait. Convenient location. Lovers of New York or Sicilian style pizza may be disapointed but for those who want something... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2009

One of the most unique places in the city. love the history! only takes cash though more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2009

Very different pizza in a bowl more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 5, 2008

Before reading these reviews, I didn't realize people actually went for the pizza pies. My friends and I always go for the salad and bread which are pretty good. Would go more often if not for the constant wait. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 2, 2008

Their pizza pot pie is ingenious! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 12, 2008

I love their pizza pot pies but hate the long wait for a table. Their Mediterranean bread and salads are very delicious. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 25, 2008

THE BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD!!! more

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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Address

2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4613
Tel: (773) 248-2570
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.