Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. - Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614 | Metromix Chicago

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.



Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
2121 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-2570

On the morning of Valentine's Day in 1929, the brownstone where this pizza eatery resides was apparently used as the lookout for the St. Valentine Massacre occurring at the garage across the street. The building burned to the ground in early '70s, but was resurrected in 1972 when a lawyer purchased the property. Decades after that historical and notorious day, the Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder was born.

Everyone in the neighborhood flocks here, but the wait is worth it. The main attraction is the pizza pot pies--basically pizza in a bowl. It's made from scratch with homemade sauce, fresh herbs, veggies, cheeses, and sausage. Substantial portions come in a half-pound or a full-pound perfect for sharing with a group of people. On the healthier side, the menu offers salads overflowing with heaps of greens and dressing. Don't want pizza? Try one of the Italian oven grinders: bread stuffed with gooey melted ingredients including salami, ham, or meatballs.  Enhanced with spices, the Mediterranean flat bread is the most popular item. Save room for the dessert, the Tortoni: a frozen cream dessert flavored with rum and crushed macaroons and sprinkled with toasted almonds. Capone would've loved it.

Getting There

Parking:
Street and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: Sheridan 151
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
4-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday; noon-11 p.m. Sunday.
Cuisine:
Italian and Pizza
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
Full Bar

Features

Carryout:
Yes. Frozen pizzas available for takeout.
Specialties:
Pizza pot pies.
Payment Methods:
Cash
Outdoor Seating:
No
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Seating for 103

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"Skip the Pizza thing , Grinders OK"

By clicchi from southside, July 28, 2008

OK, the "Pizza" part of the title gets 1 star (2 stars for originality on trying to reinvent the pizza) If you're craving a pizza you will not lik...

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"Not worth the 70-90 minute wait"

By morriss from wicker park, March 30, 2008

I found the food was average at very best, service was rushed and the wait awful. I would recommend going right at noon on Saturday or Sunday. Othe...

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"MY FAVORITE!!!"

By swtmnm from west suburbs, March 27, 2008

Best in the West (well, Midwest): I've lived in San Diego, Connecticut, Florida, and this is, by far, the best I've had. ALL PORTIONS ARE HUGE. Pic...

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