Pequod's Pizza

Hinge Rocks Chicago HINGE★★★★★★★★★★4.0a week ago

We were a party of six and they got us seated right away. They were pretty attentive even though the server was busy so that's good. We got thin crust and deep dish cheese. When a place boasts that they're #1 in the U.S., they better deliver. They didn't. The pizza's were just 'ok'. Definitely NOT #1 in the U.S. There was no depth in flavor; no flovor staying power. There's better pizza in the suburbs of Chicago. CRAZY POUR in Villa Park, IL has much better deep dish. Being born in Chicago and raised on Chicago Pizza of FATHER & SON and GOLDEN CRUST on the NW side from the 70's & 80's, Pequod's doesn't come close. Now is it bad? No. Not at all. It will definitely satisfy your pizza craving. It's just NOT #1 The picture I have a how the boxed up the leftovers so the next day snacking was not pleasant

sheldon cohen★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

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.

Antonio Valdivia★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

I'm a huge pizza fanatic, and I'm on a quest to find the absolute perfect pizza... I think quest is complete. Seriously it's one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Their signature crust is the best ever, and you'll fall in love. My only real complaint is the size of the tables. They are so small and cramped that it feels like everyone is in your business, but other then that the food is sublime.

Ricky Bell★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

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.

Chris Y (CarltonSaves)★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Absolutely one of the top three pizzas I've ever had. Hard to decide between the three different styles of pizza. I've had authentic Neapolitan at Geno e Toto Sorbillo's in Naples, New York style from Dom himself at Di Fara's in Brooklyn ,and now Pequod's has taken its place what among the top three for me. I know it's not traditional Chicago style, more pan / tavern, but my God it was divine. Was with a group of coworkers while visiting Chicago. Got the large with pepperoni, sausage, and meatballs. Add extra cheese for that extra punch. It was massive. We literally could only eat one slice each though my eyes were trying to tempt me to get one more slice. I did take two slices to go. Lol The caramelized cheese on the crust, the quality of meats, the stringiness of the cheese, and a great balance between the bread and the sauce made it impeccable. Hospitality was easy going and very helpful with suggestions. Chill vibe with good music and quirky decor. The only thing I regret was not being able to go back the next day to get another round. The one suggestion I would give is to work with Gold Belly to offer more than just a pepperoni or sausage pizza. And only having a medium available to ship instead of a true large. I would pay extra to be able to get a large three meat pizza from you again. Live in Texas so I have to go to the shipping route but the price is pretty high, and only getting a medium one-topping hasn't convinced me yet. If anybody is wondering about going, just do it. Whether your local or out of town, you will definitely leave satisfied if you love different styles of pizza. Top notch