Great Lake
2.8
- Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 1477 W. Balmoral Ave.
- Chicago , IL 60640
- 773-334-9270
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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"not worth the hassle!"
By stephaniedishman from northbrook, June 22, 2009
4 of us ordered 2 pizzas to share since we didn't want the same toppings. Of course, you can't have half with meat & half without, they don't acco...
Report This Review"horriffic"
By sherrinemirow from gold coast, June 22, 2009
The pizza was good but their bad attitude,poor customer service, and lack of comfortable seating overwhelmed it. Don't bother to go unless you lik...
Report This Review"Disgusted"
By joenemirow from Lakeview, June 20, 2009
Obviously the owner/chef is a fan of the Seinfeld soup nazi episode. No attention to customer comfort or satisfaction. He may know how to make a ...
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