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NY pizza in the home of the greatest pizza in the country? What's the world come to? (That's right, gauntlet thrown)
But hey...I was buzzed after a Cubs victory, I hadn't eaten anything except a granola bar and some peanuts, and I hadn't had any caffeine yet that day (I get really bad withdrawal headaches). A giant $5 slice of sausage pizza and a free pop was exactly what I needed.
Not the place you'd go for quality pizza or even a night out with friends. But Bacci is perfect for _after_ a night out with friends.
You know the routine: post bar hopping, stumbling home to Wrigleyville/Lakeview between 2-3am, and you're starving! Well, Bacci has become my standby in late night eats.
First off thank God they are open so late!
I always get a gi-normous bigger than your head slice of cheese pizza. I prefer crispy thin crust, but have started to crave soft chewy Bacci pizza with gooey cheese. Hey, it's not gourmet by any means, but it's cheap, tasty, and only $5 bucks gets you a giant slice and a fountain pop. I have yet to meet someone who has finished their whole slice...and I know guys who can eat!
Bacci will fufill your drunk munchies, so give it a whirl the next time you are out - your tummy will thank you.
This Bacci location is alright, but I wouldn't go unless all I wanted was a slice of pizza. I like how big the pizza is! Definitely 2-3 meals. The fountain pop is always 100% GROSS here; it tastes just like syrup and makes me feel ill. If they fix that, I'll go back, otherwise I'll hit up a different pizza place in the meantime.
Known for their giant slice with free pop Bacci's has entertained many a drunken late night hunger pang! When you need a huge slice of pizza and some free pop for a super cheap price this is the place. Drunk or not the pizza is edible and tasty and the drinks free. Beware the slices are as big as your head!
Delicious pizza! The portions are HUGE and will scratch that drunk munchy itch!
This one is ok and it is perfect if you are going to a Cubs game. Be careful because a lot of Bacci's are franchised now and even though they are supposed to stick to the original recipe and the ingredients they don't always do. The original flagship on Taylor Street is still an authentic Bacci and so is the second location on Western. It is hard for the family to control all of the locations with the quick expansion that has gone on especially with Bobby Bacci sitting in prison!
I'm a big fan of the large slices of pizza at Gigio's in Evanston (as well as the one in Uptown), and the slices here are almost as good but even bigger.. which makes them about equal. It's also nice that they are open past midnight. A while back I'd been to the Ukranian Village location, but this is right by the L and closer to where I live, so I'm pleased.
Due to the ridiculous number of inebriated folk that find their way into Bacci Pizza, I also appreciate that the guys behind the counter found it amusing and not obnoxious that, at 3 AM, I announced "I'm gong to be needing the biggest slice of pizza you have, because I'm a fatass!" I did indeed get their biggest slice of cheese. And probably ate it within 90 seconds. What a champ.
I am absolutely convinced that I ate at a different Bacci's than everyone else...Except I didn't. Three and four stars? Really? My pizza was honestly terrible. No excuses terrible. Bad dough, no sauce, with decent toppings that can't make up for the rest of it. I don't care how big the piece of pizza is. When it tastes like crap, I don't want to eat more than a bite of it. No amount of red pepper could make their pizza taste edible.
The only excuse for eating this pizza is as drunk food.
This is the place to go if you are drunk/broke in Wrigleyville.
Not the greatest pizza ever, but huge and free pop (as advertised). You should try once just for the experience if you ever go to a Cubs game.
I had no complaints about the $4 giant slice and soda combo. It's greasy, delicious pizza, what were you expecting? It was the kind of cheap pizza that tastes "real", whatever that means, not like it went from the freezer to the microwave like buffet pizza.
I was told the breaded mushrooms were also good late night eats but alas, they were out on my trip.
I've walked by this place a million times over the past 3 years, and somehow never made the connection that this is the place where I can get a $5 slice almost as long as my arm. Probably not the best thing for me, but it hit the spot at 2am. Crowd was a little weird, but at 2am, who really cares anyway?
With big portions and free refills, how can you go wrong? Well, dealing with a bunch of drunk Cubs fans during the summer is one way, but considering the location, it's to be expected.
It's not the best pizza in Chicago, but it certainly is the best value.
As far as non-deep dish pizza goes, Bacci's has it. $5 for a giant slice of awesome and a drink, open late, right off the Red line Addison stop - Bacci's is great for anytime of the day, but especially late night drunk-food runs and noontime hangovers
Yeah, I'm a huge fan. Getting down to Wrigleyville and grabbing a slice before the Cubbies game is a must. It takes true skill to scarf down this giant slice while weaving through game day traffic.
$4 for a crazy big slice and a soda can't be beat. Especially in Chicago. It's none of that lasagna style Chicago Style pizza so a slice won't kill you.
What can be said that hasn't already been said about Bacci's?
True, the $5 combo is an out standing deal when you're drunk. In all actuality, it's probably better to have a base of alcohol in your stomach before eating here. The pizza is pretty greasy and fairly reminiscent of cardboard. But, free refills and good people watching totally make up for it (please have a sense of humor about the local frat-party castaways and drunken Cubs fans from the suburbs).
It can get a little crowded (or at least appear that way) during games. But if you can fight your way past the scalpers on the front stoop, you'll probably find a seat inside. Plus, you can slip out the back door when your done, making for an easier trip to the gates on Waveland.
$5 NY Style pizza + drink is a good deal when you're sober.
$5 NY Style pizza + drink is OUTSTANDING when you're drunk.
Bacci's pizza has always treated me well - I think it has good flavor and the slice is HUGE. The crust always manages to be very crispy, but there's tons of topping and sauce on top. It really is a very good NY Style pizza slice. Great, quick place to go after a night of bar hopping in Wrigleyville, too.
Jumbo Slice and a Pop for $5 isn't a bad deal. If your looking for great tasting pizza made with the best ingredients and cooked to perfection you shouldn't even be reading this review. If your drunk, low on cash, really hungry, or any combination of the three this place gets the job done.
Bacci is what it is.
And you know what it is? A teeny little space in a walk-up near Wrigley that serves mondo slices of pizza to demanding drunks. Sometimes these patrons are dressed in Cubs garb, other times in "scene" gear to hit up Clark Street. And, either way, Bacci is there for them. For that, I give them a round of overwhelming applause, because seriously...wow, what a job.
A friend and I stopped in before the Cubs game last night, and I guess in my old age I had forgotten how massive the slices are. I mean really, it's somewhat absurd. I'd say its more like a half pizza. You get that and a drink for about $6. It's a good deal, no one can complain it's overpriced...especially those classy dudes shotgunning Tecate cans near the bathroom. I think they were really happy with the experience, actually.
Order a fresh slice (you can see them take it out of the oven), grab a chair and watch the events unfold. It gets a bit crowded right before games and post 2am...but other than that, it's not so bad. They have one bathroom, and if you know anything about the area...yeah, it gets used. I would say avoid it if you can, if you cannot...perhaps close your eyes and pretend you can't see the "degreasing agent" and the utility sink. You'll be better off.
A little slice of life with a huge slice of pizza.
Too. Much. Dough.
I love pizza. I love deals. For $5 at this place, you can get a ginormous slice and a pop. That is a deal. Especially when you're hitting up a game and don't want to blow your wallet on something to eat at Wrigley.
However...it is just TOO much crust. I feel like this pizza is a cross between good thin crust and pan pizza...I could have split a piece with someone, I came nowhere close to finishing my slice.
Good deal wins out here. I don't love it, but if you're gearing up to cheer on the Cubs and need a good base for some old-fashioned ballpark drinking, this place is a safe (and affordable) bet.
If you're looking for a quick pizza fix at a great price, Bacci is the place for you. For $5 (that's tax and everything included), you are treated to a slice of pizza the size of a beach towel (ok, I'm exaggerating but seriously, I dare you to show me a bigger slice in Chicago) and all the pop you can drink.
That's right - unlimited refills (b/c you're going to need something to wash down that gargantuan slice w/).
Chances are, you've had a tastier pizza elsewhere but there is no way you've had a better pizza + pop combination deal anywhere else.
I went with a friend that swore by this place and we almost left before we even ate because it took so long for someone to come up to the counter to help us. The pizza was super greasy, worth the $5 but not worth the wait.
Slice and a drink is $5 now. Eh.
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I've stumbled in here after many a party upstairs and at my friend's place. The $5 pizza and pop is a God-send to me. Usually I'm in and out with my huge slice and then eating it on the train back home.
One time though, I did come in here sober with friends and had some pizza. It didn't taste bad like some people here are saying. It was a pretty decent slice of pizza. I can definitely name worse places in the city (see my review on TS Paisan and Carmen's). But man, with a $5 value like that you can't go wrong.
The only time to eat here is when you've had a few too many drinks and think it's a good idea to eat a half pound slice of pizza. Let's be honest...we've all been there at least once. It's cheap, fast and usually makes me want to die after I eat it...but it's only $5, so what do you expect?
This pizza is tasteless dough, topped with some cheese and maybe a few pepperoni slices (if you are lucky). The deal sounds good enough 5 dollars for pop and a huge slice, but trust me this is not good food. It is a stretch to even try and call this new york style, just because it is not deep dish does not mean new york style people... But too much dough, not enough sauce, and not good cheese made this pizza a epic failure. Due to the amount of dough it tastes like it is undercooked, if they used less dough, and more sauce then this pizza could be well worth the 5 dollars, but until that day avoid this pizza like the plague.
I love Bacci's. It's not life-changing pizza, but for what it is, and for the price, it's pretty frickin good! For around $4 or $5 you get a piece of pizza the size of your head, and a free drink. The drink is small, but hey, it's free and you get as many refills as you want. And for some reason, the Raspberry Iced Tea here is the best I've ever had from a fountain. No, really.
The people working there are always nice, and I have never had to wait in too long of a line, even when its pretty busy. Very conveniently located, I usually stop by here on my way to the El after shows at the Metro.
I really can't think of anything to complain about! I could go for a slice of Cheese right about now..
Touting itself as "The Home of the Jumbo Slice and Free Pop," this pizzeria offers good pizza (go thin crust!) at good prices. The delivery guy was quick and curtious and the family style pizza and large garden salad (basically just lettuce, tomato and cucumber) fed 5 hungry people. I will order from here again for sure!
They also have Italian beef and Vienna hot dog sandwiches, pasta entrees like gnocchi and baked mostaccioli, soup, salad, chicken wings and dessert.
Pizza and pop is a winning combination. Bacci's gives it to you for under $5. The pizza is decent but giant, the cup is small but can be refilled as much as you want.
The major downside is that it's full of half-drunk Cubs fans during baseball season, but that's how it is anywhere in Wrigleyville. When it's not right around a game, it's full of drunk ex-frat boys and girls who are impressed when you play "Wonderwall" on an acoustic guitar at a party. Yeah. Eww.
Every so often, there's something interesting going on in there, and it usually involves a homeless man. Once, a group of 8 or 9 of us were there and we were approached by a homeless man who claimed to be an angel. He had to give us all new names that god told him to give us. Another time I was serenaded by a guy who wanted my pizza crust. I don't know if the management doesn't notice them or doesn't care, but they don't seem to do anything. They're typically pretty nice and just want your leftovers. And sometimes you get a nickname too.
I'm giving this place 4 stars, only because I am not that big of a pizza lover, otherwise it would be 5! I've only had their pizza two or three times, but I have yet to find another pizza place that tops them. See, I hate a ton of cheese, grease and sauce. Bacci has a unique acuteness that gets those combinations just right. And not only are the contents on point, but the size of this thing is collosal!!! A slice can easily feed two or one large man!
We ordered the football size one night, a whopping $36. Luckily, I was surrounded by bohemoths of men that were able to consume the pie in a few hours, several of them drunken hours. But I did my fare share of damage, eating one of the last cold refrigerated pieces at 2 in the morning.
I warn you, if you are going to undertake getting the footballer, make sure you have a big car or have a big man to carry it for you! It is neither light nor small.
When I get an urge for pizza this is one of the places I crave.
NOTE: It can get super hot in this place on a warm summer night, give a kudos to the men behind the counter for enduring the heat!
Enormous slices of pizza and free pop. If you're lucky, you'll get a slice right out of the oven.
One thing to keep in mind - all Bacci's are priced different. The wrigleyville location charges I believe $6 or $7 for the pizza. Downtown is the same way. However, the locations in Jefferson Park and by Curie High School (archer and pulaski) are only $3.76 with tax.
I ordered this pizza a lot more when I first moved to Chicago. Since then, I have found other favorites but Bacci is pretty good when you want big non-party slices. The delivery service is not top notch and they sometimes seemed annoyed when I ordered. Don't answer the phone then!
I do not recommend the chicken wings - they are not normal and taste bad, bad, bad (it is the entire wing deep fried which makes eating it large and awkward). But for strictly pizza, not a bad choice.
Big ass slices with a free pop. At 2-3 am what could be better.
Its usually piping hot or served that way. I like this location because they maintain the soda machine, soda pop tastes good. The pizza is saucy. Its not the best you've ever had, but it does its job.
This Bacci is a popular location & can get pretty busy. May find yourself eating on the street corner.
To quote my friend: "Pizza the size of my torso!"
Not the best pizza in the city by far for it's perfect for $4. Usually best for a post-drinking stop.
As far as value goes, the slice deal is pretty hard to beat. $4 for passable pizza that is bigger than you remember, plus unlimited soda. The dudes behind the counter are surprisingly friendly. Every time I use the restroom there I get the feeling that something is trying to steal my wallet.
It's probably not worth going to when crowded, like Cub games or late night, as this is the kind of pizza that annoying drunk people eat.
Stopped by here yesterday with some friends from LA who just wanted a slice of pizza. Yuck! I sincerely wish I was drunk out of mind because I just can't justify or understand why anyone likes this dingy place and awful pizza unless their judgement was impaired. Sure the slices are huge, but the pizza was cold, rubbery, and just not appetizing.
When the best compliments most anyone can give are "it's huge" and "it's cheap", count me out. I had this one night while pretty freakin crocked. Even in my inebriated state, I could tell this pizza was crap. It's no small feat for pizza to taste like shit to the drunk version of me. I'll eat the hell out of some Lil Ceasars after a 12 pack, but I wouldnt go back here. It's that bad.
Hit up Pizza-Ria right down Clark. Much more flavorful, yet still huge and cheap. Amazing.
Big ass slices of pizza served on a tray rather than a plate. The pizza is OKAY. Great if you're hungry and not lactose intolerant. To me, the pizza kind of reminds me of Giadarno's. Plus you get a drink.
Cheap. FILLING.
Hmmm...when I'm broke and hungry.... 5 bucks for a slice of pizza and a drink is pretty groovy....pretty groovy my friends. Did I mention its a giant slice of pizza? This is the place to have dinner when you can't even afford to pay your phone bill. The place when you can't afford to take the train to work. HAHAHA!!!! Flip over the couch cushions, collect some change and take a walk to Bacci Pizzeria....ahh yes.
The only thing worse than the pizza here, is the snoozefest dudes and sluts crowd that drunkenly convenes here after whatever frat party they were off raping each other at lets out.
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