Great Lake
2.7
from - Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 1477 W. Balmoral Ave.
- Chicago , IL 60640
- 773-334-9270
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
With its airy, chewy crust, the pizza at this tiny sliver of spot on an Andersonville side street is certainly not Chicago style. It's not trying to replicate Italian authenticity, either. Instead, you'll find a very limited menu emphasizing regionally produced and small-batch ingredients. There are only about five pizzas available, usually priced from $15 to $21. Though the pies change with product availability, selections might include tomato with hand-pulled mozzarella and marjoram; tomato, mozzarella and sopressata; cremini, goat cheese and fragrant Tellicherry black pepper; or smoked bacon, creme fraiche, onion and sage. The space is spare (there's only one eight-seat communal table) but not stark. Great Lake also stocks boutique dry goods like Cream Nut peanut butter from Grand Rapids, Mich., and designer housewares.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Balmoral and Clark
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; noon-9 p.m.,Saturday; 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Sunday; hours subject to change; call first
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Restaurant Style:
- Pizzeria
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Mostly carryout
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Restaurant can be rented for small private events; call for details
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- One communal table with seating for eight
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"Wonderful Pizza, but Vibe Kills Buzz"
By kb from Edgewater, October 27, 2009
Had been there in Spring before they blew up in press. Know the whole story, know the wife remains stoic as defense against unruly masses that have...
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"Best composed pizza in Chicago"
By tspoon108 from Andersonville, September 23, 2009
I eat at Great Lakes often and am amazed at the bad reviews. This is a chef who puts together dishes and no, you can't change the ingredients but I...
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"Great Fake..."
By drew7353756 from Andy G, August 17, 2009
Yuck...Forget the negative reviews about customer service (though true), the pizza is below-average, over-priced garbage.... I'll gladly eat elsewh...
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