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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder

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4.5 of 5 stars 35 ratings
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#102 of 4,323 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Price range*: $1-$22
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
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2 of 5 stars
milwaukee
Jul 2, 2008

I heard about this place on the travel channel and since my friends and I were going to Chicago I thought that we would try it out. First, the croud outside was not a suprise to me. But when we tried to get a table the host, with supposedly a great memory, said he wouldnt take a name; he will... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dyer, Indiana
Apr 17, 2008

My first Chicago Pizza and Ovengrinder experience was years ago - it is just as incredible then as it is today! Very unique, cozy, quaint atmosphere. There may be a wait, but it is well worth it! Since the first time we went there, I have never seen them take a reservation or even write your name down when you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Michigan
Apr 15, 2008

As many others have noted, my daughter & I saw this on The Travel Channel and thought it looked like fun. It's in a more residential area of Chicago that we hadn't seen, so that was fun. It's definitely a local hangout--lots of young families on this day (we were there on a Sunday). We found it, after parking on... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 11, 2008

My #1 fav restaurant! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 10, 2008

The pizza pot pies are really good and the salads are very fresh with amazing dressing options. Again, very small building so be prepared to wait if you go during prime dining hours. It's worth it! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 3, 2008

A good wintertime place- pizza pot pies and Hacker-Pschorr- what a combo. They also have a poppyseed dressing and a garlic dressing that do something amazing when you mix them over salad. The ambience is good, although the wooden booths are a little uncomfortable (so straight!). The staff is incredibly proficient, although they can be snobbish or indifferent. I think... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 25, 2008

Will never get tired of this place! The salad, Mediterranean bread, and pizza pot pies are all a must! They do not take reservations but it is worth the wait. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 19, 2008

Definitely gets the most innovative pizza award--a uniquely pot-pie type thing. Love the place. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 3, 2008

This place is the best -- prepare to wait at dinnertime more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 23, 2007

pizza is more of a novelty here, but the mediterranean bread is good 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.