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Beggars Pizza
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
15600 Cicero Ave(between 156th St & Waverly Ave)
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 535-9500
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for Beggars Pizza
Review Highlights
"The best thin crust and deep dish pizza in the Chicagoland..."
(in 4 reviews)
"...Lawn to Orland to Blue Island, it's consistently good where..."
(in 3 reviews)
"Fresh toppings, great sauce, crisp crust."
(in 8 reviews)
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Rob K.
Oak Forest, IL
12/1/2011
Favorite pizza in the south suburbs for thin crust.
In moving from Oak Forest to Chicago, I was bummed to miss out on further Beggar's experiences, then thrilled to realize they opened a new one within walking distance from my new apartment. -
Review from Ryan M.
Oak Forest, IL
Updated - 10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
OK so its been a few months and we received a gift card from a friend to go dine here so we gave it a second chance.
Well the Host had attitude, the waitress had to be flagged down for refills, and we went for 2 for 1 pasta. My veal was way over cooked and the sausage was way under cooked.
Guess I will sell the remaining gift card balance on Craigslist!Listed in: Take My Word and Skip These…
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/30/2011
As stated by Julie O "I am not sure what happened for other reviewers who gave this location good… Read more »
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Review from Tae H.
Chicago, IL
1/14/2012
Ok, now this is one of the Beggar's you should go to! Unlike the Plainfield location, it was clean and friendly and everyone here seemed to be comfortable and we felt welcome. The waitress was very nice and prompt with everything we asked her for. Carryout here is quick as well. The interior was very clean and spacious. I like it when restaurants aren't tight and make you sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers. And the bathroom was very clean. The whole place had an updated pizza parlor/ bar type look, like it'd been remodeled recently. The pizza here is DELICIOUS! We got thin crust with tomatoes, garlic, and spinach this time (and it was soooo good, even if you aren't really into veggies (like me).... Oh, and their deep dish is fantastic too! If you like Chicago-style pizza, this is where you need to go.
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Review from Sazsha M.
Oak Forest, IL
1/5/2012
I ordered a large pizza 1/2 cheese 1/2 sausage and it was great!! Lots of cheese and sausage, the sauce was really good too. Tasted even better the next day.
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Review from Renita M.
4/4/2011
I've had Beggars pizza before, but only takeout from the Orland Park location. This time, however, we were meeting a friend for dinner who was staying on Cicero, so this seemed to fit the bill.
The in-house experience didn't disappoint, though you shouldn't expect serious fancy here. It's your basic neighborhood pizza place/Italian joint. When I asked for water, the waitress set down three cups, stacked, three straws and an almost-overfull pitcher. Service was overall friendly though not over-the-top so.
We started with two orders of fried ravioli (one four-cheese, one sausage & cheese). It wasn't that easy to differentiate, actually; the sausage was really finely chopped/ground and mixed with the cheese well. Tasty and served with ranch and marinara.
Then, a large pepperoni thin crust. Beggars does not skimp on the cheese or toppings, and while both were tasty it's a little hard to remember what the crust tasted like, because I mostly recall cheese and a little sauce! All in all, though, a tasty pie and we ate every last bite. -
Review from Matthew M.
Lombard, IL
4/4/2011
Beggars is a south suburbs institution and has some of the best pizza around. From Oak Lawn to Orland to Blue Island, it's consistently good where ever you are at.
And the Oak Forest location is no exception. This was my first time there and I was very pleased. The dining room was open and comfortable, the service was really friendly and attentive, and of course the pizza was excellent.
Oh that pizza, a sturdy tasty crust absolutely covered with just about the thickest layer of cheese you can get anywhere, and a nice savory sauce that's surprisingly complex considering the laid-back neighborhood joint atmosphere the place has.
So what's there to say about the Oak Forest Beggars? Well, if you find yourself south on Cicero Avenue and want a damn good pizza you would be hard pressed to do better. -
Review from Julie O.
5/2/2011
I am not sure what happened for other reviewers who gave this location good reviews, but I know I will not go back to Beggars on Cicero. Service was sketchy at best, never too sure who our server actually was. Busser was content to completely reach over people to take whatever he needed, whether it be a plate of a salt shaker - Rude!
The food was bland at best. We had salad and pizza, and neither were very good. The pizza was served hot but it was flavorless.
There is just too much pizza out there for me to make return trips to places that can't get it right. -
Review from AllAround C.
Forest Park, IL
Updated - 11/14/2010
Ok, I have tried the downtown location since discovering it online a few months ago.
The pizza is still very good, but for some reason the individual slices taste different, not as good... or maybe its just me.
I picked up whole pizzas twice and it was delicious. I was downtown one day and walked to this location and ordered a slice to go and it tasted very different.
Maybe its in my mind, but I don't think so.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/12/2010
This is the best thin pizza in Chicago. OMG!! I love Beggars. I no longer live in the area, but… Read more »
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Review from Dee M.
Markham, IL
6/23/2011
First, my rating is for the food only as I agree the service at this location sucks and it's mainly (for me) their attitude! Its like the could care less whether you ate there or not. Even in the carry out area there's a feeling that the cashiers have been having a bad day all their life!
But the pizza at Beggars is fantastic! The thin crust pie has a soft texture and fresh taste (may find yourself eating the crust first and then the toppings) and when they say they lay it on thick, they weren't kidding! I like to order mines with sausage, pepperoni, and jalapeño and love how they load it up. The pepperoni has a great spice flavor and the sausage pieces are the perfect size and plentiful.
They do have several locations so experience may differ based on where you go and I really wish the service was better but when it comes to pizza, Beggars leaves my happy! Would love to give them a better rating but service is important. -
Review from Clarice G.
Homewood, IL
5/25/2010
My family and I have been eating Beggars pizza for about 12+ years. It has always been good. Sausage and spinach, pepperoni and giardeneira, cheese only...no matter the topping I always love their pizza.
Thick cheese with the toppings underneath, on top of a chewy crust...yum yum yum! Definitely one of my all-time favorite places to get my pizza fix!
I've been to the locations in Blue Island, Markham (or Harvey, whichever), Richton Park, Oak Lawn and of course in Oak Forest.
The pizza is pretty much the same everywhere but I frequent the one in Oak Forest more because it is closer to where I live.
Between Uno's downtown (which is sort of in another catergory since it's deep dish) & Beggars, I'll choose Beggars everytime ;-). -
Review from Leslie C.
Midlothian, IL
6/29/2011
Amazing deep dish. I love the corn meal crust! Aps are terrible, Price/quality. They do not skimp on the toppings!
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Review from Courtney O.
Oak Forest, IL
2/2/2010
Okay, I've seen the error of my ways.
For years, I've loudly and proudly proclaimed that Beggar's was sub-par.
I was wrong.
Maybe my tastes have changed, I don't know, but it's definitely worth the stop. The restaurant itself is always clean, service is good and friendly, and the food comes up quickly.
After Nancy's in the OF closed, my pizza loving heart was broken. Louisa's is my number one (who didn't see that coming? ;) but sometimes you just don't want to blow that much dough on a pie. Aurelio's has always been a steady bet for me, especially since Giordano's closed, but now...I'm probably a Beggar's girl. And I like it like that.
Definitely worth a shot. Pizza is delish, and they don't skimp on the spinach as others tend to do. Yup. It's good. I have seen the error of my ways. -
Review from Maria C.
Chicago, IL
3/26/2007
This pizza is so good. I just hate the fact that it's so far from me. I used to live very close but now all I have are memories...
I'm a plain cheese n sausage type of gal so I can't comment on all the other toppings. If you're going to dine there make sure you try the bread w/cheese filling and lots of marinara sauce.
The atmosphere is so nice, usually there's the neighborhood people, everyone knows each other. This is by far MY favorite pizza.Listed in: Spoil Myself, Pizza, Pizza
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Review from Greg B.
Oak Forest, IL
7/22/2010
The pizza is fantastic. Fresh toppings, great sauce, crisp crust...thin crust or deep dish, you're getting a great five-star pizza.
The problem comes in with the pasta. It's bad. Really bad. As in "I think they swapped our pasta with Chef Boyardee" bad.
But no worries. The appetizers are good, so grab one of those, sit tight, and wait on your pizza. -
Review from Pat R.
Homewood, IL
9/19/2007
When we moved to the southlands, we spent a year trying every pizza place around, freezing a few slices of each for a year end taste off. Influencing our decision was also the price compared to the taste. Beggars was by far the winner.
We especially love the pizza pie cut, fresh tomatoes, spinach and ricotta cheese - mmmmm. -
Review from David O.
Chicago, IL
3/16/2011
If your looking for a pizzaria that doesn't skimp on ingredients, and tastes fantastic, it's Beggars pizza! Either, eat in or take out. By the pie, or by the slice, man it is good! You need two hands to eat a slice.
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Review from j j.
Blue Island, IL
1/9/2011
This Beggars is always consistently good, both the food and the service. We live in Blue Island but come to this location because of this. They have plenty of room so you never really have to wait for a seat. They waitresses are always friendly. The pizza is always good. I really like the baked cookie for dessert. I came here recently and the waitress came by me to make sure my coffee was topped off. I don't think we ever had bad service here or bad food.
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Review from Kenneth B.
Harvey, IL
1/30/2007
The best thin crust and deep dish pizza in the Chicagoland area. They put so many toppings on the pizza, that you have sausage in every bite of the pizza. My favorite is sausage, cheese, onions, and Canadian bacon. Their deep dish has Pizzeria Uno beat and Geno's East doesn't stand a chance. I have eaten at all the locations except Frankfort and Marionette Park. I think that they are opening a new store in Plainfield, which is close to where I work in Romeoville. Good pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review from Dan D.
4/9/2009
Just really really bad pizza, no flavor in the cheese and the appetizers were even worse. This really should be zero stars but I didn't have a choice.
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Review from Candace P.
Chicago, IL
11/22/2008
Good pizza and good service. I always have a good experience at this particular Beggar's.
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Review from Christopher H.
Fort Wayne, IN
3/26/2009
My wife remembers getting this pizza as a child. On a recent visit we decided to try it and see if it was like she remembered. OH MAN WAS IT GOOD. We got a medium thin crust with half pep and sausage, half cheese. It was classic chicago style pizza, thick and full of cheese and toppings. Totally worth it!
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Review from Tom K.
South Bend, IN
6/9/2007
This is one of the best pizza places I have ate in my life! It was a recommendation from the hotel and I was so glad I did go - it wasn't in the best neighborhood but it was worth it!
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Review from Julie T.
Chicago, IL
3/26/2010
Went there on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. There were hardly any people in there but getting our pizza took over an hour. We got there about 8:00 p.m. had to ask for a waitress because no one came over to take our order after sitting there for 20 minutes. Pizza was good but the service not so good.
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Review from Frank P.
Oak Forest, IL
2/10/2009
The Pizza is one of the best in the South Suburbs.
