I have been going to this place with my family for my whole life. everyone I bring there loves it too! You MUST try the mediterranean bread WITH the antipasta salad. The key is the two homemade... More

I have been going to this place with my family for my whole life. everyone I bring there loves it too! You MUST try the mediterranean bread WITH the antipasta salad. The key is the two homemade dressings (yes they sell bottles for you to take home) creamy garlic and sweet poppyseed. mix them together and it's perfection! Out of the dozens of visits,, I've only ordered the grinders once. We go for the pizza please try it and remember it is cash only! Pros: cozy atmosphere and yummy bread and salad! Cons: cash only
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The filthy mitt to remove the pizza was disgusting. We tried to overlook that and ate it. Not taking charge cards limited our spending and that was a good thing. Never again. So many better... More

The filthy mitt to remove the pizza was disgusting. We tried to overlook that and ate it. Not taking charge cards limited our spending and that was a good thing. Never again. So many better places. Pros: None Cons: Unsanitary ,no chargecards
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Chicago Pizza Pie and Oven Grinder Company is one of the most unique places in Chicago to eat. It's cozy and the food is wonderful and affordable. The pizza is unbelieveable, and the salad is great... More

Chicago Pizza Pie and Oven Grinder Company is one of the most unique places in Chicago to eat. It's cozy and the food is wonderful and affordable. The pizza is unbelieveable, and the salad is great too. When I lived there, I tried to go at least once every few months. I am writing this, because value is so miportant these days, and this place really offers just that. So does the other fave. mentioned in a previous review, The Half Shell at Diversey and Orchard. That also falls under the "don't blink or you'll miss it" category of "small, sweet, worth-the-wait" treats hidden in this surprising city! Enjoy. Oh, and just park in the first spot you find...otherwise, it's a hunt for a space. Cons: parking
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My husband and I were at Oven Grinder last Saturday night and had great food. We were there early, but really didn't have to wait too long. The Mediterranean Bread and Pizza were to die for! The... More

My husband and I were at Oven Grinder last Saturday night and had great food. We were there early, but really didn't have to wait too long. The Mediterranean Bread and Pizza were to die for! The pizza is simple, but has such good flavor. It is something in the cheese. I think the atmosphere is great. We cant wait until our next trip to Chicago and Oven Grinder Pros: Food, Atmosphere Cons: Wait
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This restaurant is one of my favorites! Yes, we always have to wait about 15-30 minutes for a table, but it's always worth it; and, doesn't consistently waiting for a reasonable amount of time prove... More

This restaurant is one of my favorites! Yes, we always have to wait about 15-30 minutes for a table, but it's always worth it; and, doesn't consistently waiting for a reasonable amount of time prove that the place it popular/well liked by patrons and efficiently run by its staff? The food is unique and always delicious-I LOVE the bread!! And as for some people saying that this place is too crowed and cramped, lighten up. This place gains its great atmosphere and character from the great historic building in which it resides. :) People enjoying their evening surrounded by great food in a great place is hard to beat!!! Pros: Great food (never fail), great value, great atmosphere. Cons: Expect to wait a little! :)
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Pizza part gets 1 star 2 stars for originality. The Grinders get 2-3 stars. Ambiance gets 2 stars. We went to this self named pizza place because of the raving reviews on this website and others. I... More

Pizza part gets 1 star 2 stars for originality. The Grinders get 2-3 stars. Ambiance gets 2 stars. We went to this self named pizza place because of the raving reviews on this website and others. I am familiar with the city and it's many and varied restaurants. Now to all the raving reviews I have to wonder A. What are these people smoking or B. These people wouldn't know good food if it fell out of the sky and did a little dance on their nose or C. Every employee of the place is required to write a 5 star review. The place could be called claustrophobic the womens bathroom was "disgusting". The pine benches are tight and small and little comfort, but high enough to keep your booth isolated. The Mediterranean Bread is nothing but a flat thin crust with some herbs on it. Comes draped over a small plate and laying on the table top. I hope this table has been professionally cleaned our food is laying all over it! How bout a bigger platter? You can only order a half pound $11 or a full pound portion $22. The pizza pie 1/2lb is nothing more than a very small crust of dough shaped into a small bowl, and filled with a gobby mess of melted cheese red sauce a little meat and a couple of mushy mushrooms The red sauce is blah. I could think of 25 other places to get a better pizza experience. SKIP the pizza thing! The Grinder part should go in FRONT of the Pizza part of this restaurant. Vegie Grinder was good not great. 3 stars at best. It's big but $13 for a sub it better be big. No refills for the kids pop so be prepared to pop out some more cash for the thirsty ones. No plastic just cash? For a party of 4 or more adults who intend to drink pack some Jacksons or even Grants in your pocket if you're picking up the bill, because you'll need it. If the stars are being awarded for the Lincoln Park location it's a shame. The real rating is supposed to be for the food, service, ambiance, etc. PS Citysearch get more storage for these reviews. Go Sox, Go Cubs! Pros: Located near lake front a walk from summer fun in the city. Cons: the pizzanot good, cramped, not worth any wait.
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Your restaurant has been my favorite place to eat since it opened. After Imoved away from Chicago 4 years ago, I still come there at least 5 times ayear. I hate pizza, but yours is out of this... More

Your restaurant has been my favorite place to eat since it opened. After Imoved away from Chicago 4 years ago, I still come there at least 5 times ayear. I hate pizza, but yours is out of this world. I have always called itupside down pizza. I have been there through every recipe change and alwaysloved the very first original recipe. My husband and I were there on6/20/08, and we ordered the same order that we have gotten since the 1970's.Chef Salad, Mediterranean Bread, and 2 One lb. pizzas. For the very firsttime, we got sick. Are you under new management, or did you sell the restaurant? If you have, is there any way to buy the original recipe? Thankyou for your time, Jayne Ortiz Thank you for visiting our web site and taking the time to email us. We appreciate your patronage. We have always had the same owner since weopened and for the past 36 years. We have always had the same basic recipefor our Pizza Pot Pie. Thank you again for your inquiry and hope to see soon.
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