Pequod's Pizza

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Marie

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It was my first time eating at Pequods Pizza I recommend coming in hungry as the pizza is deep dish style and very hearty. The cheesy crispy crust is to die for. This spot is cool and close to DePaul college so it's busy all day long. Parking can be difficult depending on time of day but well with driving and circling the block a few times to get in so that you can enjoy the ambiance and food is well worth it. Our waitress was awesome and so the CC staff work together in managing the tables. No one is left behind or without!

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Justin

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After some pestering from friends attempting to live their deep dish dreams vicariously through me, intended up at Pequod's for Saturday lunch. I made a reservation just in case, which proved unnecessary. I ordered a personal-sized pan pizza (what they call deep-dish). Since it was made to order, it would take 35-40min. Since I added sausage, onions, peppers, and jalapenos, it cost $18.82 ($11.75 base, $1.66 per veg topping, $2.09 for the sausage). The marinara sauce tasted well seasoned, unlike Giordano's sauce that seemed to have become strangers with herbs. The sausage was extra seasoned, making it the most fragrant pizza sausage I've had to date. The caramelized crust exhibited a `I can't believe it's not burnt cheese` moment at first bite. The bread tasted quite, well, bread, but in a good way. It carries the fragrance of bake bread into the flavor, unlike some crusts that taste like the void.

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Gustavo R. Caraballo

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This is THE best pizza in Chicago! You got to have a reservation, this place is full at all times. Deep dish pizzas are huge, don’t even try going for more than two slices per person. The pizza is simply amazing, I can’t even compare it “apples to apples” with any other pizza place. If you’re going to Chicago, you HAVE to try this place!!!

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Jean K

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We were a party of 4 plus an infant. We reserved a table by phone in the morning from home and got a 12:30 slot. HIGHLY advise to do this or you won't have a spot to sit when you walk in and will have to return over an hour later, meaning you kill time somewhere. We ordered their salad to share. Very tasty! We had two pizzas...one pepperoni and green pepper, and the other sausage and pineapple. Both were excellent. They have a caramelized type crust. It is one thick pizza!!! The sauce is also thick and has a nice sweet flavor. Our waitress was named Lilly. She was fantastic and I hope she gets recognized by management, as she really checked on us often to keep us happy. We sat at the high table in the lower area right near the window. We could see all of the in and out people and how they run the welcome desk. They are dialed in. The manager (I assume) is very tuned in to exact times and tables and also answers the phone to get people reserved. He never stopped moving or organizing things. He was a very nice guy, but you can tell he is one busy guy all day multitasking. Once you order your pizza, expect your order to take at least 40 minutes as they are that popular and busy. We had a couple drinks and enjoyed our time with family. I went upstairs to check out that area and was amazed at the amount of tables and space up there. It was packed with people enjoying their time with family and friends. I would definitely return. But, big advice again....call ahead and reserve your spot. I will attach photos.

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Jea Kim

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Chicago deep dish with an iconic caramelized crust. Came by on a Sunday evening with my friend who grew up on Chicago pizza. Even during off-hours, the place was packed, but we were able to grab an upstairs booth with a reservation we made a couple days earlier. The whole place had a tavern vibe. Loud, casual, sports on every screen. Our booth wasn’t cleaned properly when we sat down, and a tiny glass shard was left from the group before us (almost got me), but they wiped it down quickly once we pointed it out. Knowing the wait times, we ordered a half house salad and some wings to start. Both were fine, nothing to write home about. The pizza took a little over an hour, but the wait made sense once it arrived. Three of us split a medium with pepperoni, sausage, onion, basil, and giardiniera. Based on the photos, we expected it to be overloaded with toppings, especially with the lighter dough, but surprisingly it actually needed more. In hindsight, adding extra sauce might’ve helped, but we were worried it would turn into a soupy mess. Among the toppings, the sausage and giardiniera were my favorites. The acidity and light heat from the giardiniera was especially helpful with balancing out the flavors. We asked for a well-done crust, and they nailed it. With a cast iron pan, I expected the cheese to taste a bit burnt, but the caramelized edges had the perfect char without that sharp burnt-cheese bitterness. Also agree with everyone who says the crust is more like bread than a traditional pie, but I actually liked that. It felt different in a good way. While I can’t say this is the best Chicago deep dish I’ve ever had, it’s definitely in my top three. Not sure I’d recommend a major detour (it’s far from downtown), but if you want something distinct from the usual deep-dish spots, it’s absolutely worth a visit.