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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co., Chicago, IL

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.

4.9
4.9
2881 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria
2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4613

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
STARTING MAY 1ST WE WILL BE WALK-IN ONLY MEANING NO RESERVATIONS
Since opening their doors in 1972, CPOG has been serving its unique style of pizza, the Pizza Pot Pie- an original- baked in a bowl filled with cheese; homemade sauce from scratch (each batch takes 10 hours of prep and cooking time); large fresh mushrooms and topped with a triple raised Sicilian bread-type dough; then inverted ceremoniously at your table. Six mouth-watering gargantuan Oven Grinders, several colossal salads with distinctive, original homemade dressings and the Mediterranean Bread round out its menu.
In the heart of Lincoln Park in Chicago, this cozy restaurant is housed in a historical building. Set across the street from the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, this three story brownstone is claimed to have been used as a look out for Al Capone’s gang during the legendary hit back in 1929.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    In between Webster and Dickens on Clark St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,881 people are saying

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Pizzeria

  • Chicago

    Best Food

  • Chicago

    Best Service

  • Chicago

    Best Value

  • Chicago

    Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. offers a unique dining experience with "amazing" pizza pot pies and "delicious" Mediterranean bread. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service and "quaint" atmosphere. It's a "Chicago institution" with a "simple yet flavorful" menu. Remember, it's cash-only, but reservations make dining easier.

2,881 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting, must experience restaurant with great food and great service!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My parents went on their first date here so I’ve been going since I can remember. It’s never changed and is still as amazing as it always was!!! Always the most kind servers and truly a restaurant experience you can’t get anywhere else in the world. Will forever be my favorite restaurant in Chicago. My whole life my order has been pizza pot pie no meat with mushrooms, mediterranean bread, and a chefs salad with both dressings (: They sell their dressings bottled and they are honestly the best salad dressings on earth so make sure to grab some of those!

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  3. Marti

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food! Service was excellent and the food was a dream! Order it all - don’t skimp!!!

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  4. Judy VIP

    Chicago57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Same high quality as years gone by. A bit pricey.

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  5. Alison

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food ! Our server I believe was named Caroline was top tier server! Best service we have had in all of Chicago on our long weekend ! Thank you for the good food good atmosphere and good memories !

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  6. Susan VIP

    San Francisco64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great...Not fancy, just good food, a fun, retro atmosphere and a good value. So glad I was able to experience.

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  7. Nicole VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder has been a staple in Chicago for as long as I can remember. I had lived in Chicago for over 15 years and then moved away. I got a chance to take my son there this last weekend on a visit. It was so nostalgic, but not only that, it is still so good. The food, the service, and the ambiance.

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  8. Sue

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza is amazing. It’s not what you would expect but delicious. The service is wonderful. Such a gem.

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  9. Matt VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We liked our experience. Nothing bad to say about it. Just interesting how certain places get a reputation for being amazing and are......not. It was nice, but one of those things you do 1x just to see what the fuss was all about. Table for 2. 1 small pizza pot pie 1 sandwich / grinder 1 appetizer 1 drink $90 Cash only. ¯\(ツ)/¯ Congrats on the success. We're on to Baltimore.

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  10. Lisa

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fantastic! I have been coming here for years, and it is always yummy. A Chicago Institution for sure! Salad dressings were so fresh - our server was right, mix both together!

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FAQs

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 248-2570.

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. is rated 4.9 stars by 2881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Lincoln Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.

2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4613

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    In between Webster and Dickens on Clark St
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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