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Pequod's Pizzeria
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
8520 Fernald Ave(between Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave)
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-9161
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri 11 am - 12:30 am
Sat 12 pm - 12:30 am
Sun 12 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
130 reviews for Pequod's Pizzeria
Review Highlights
"Whale paddles + Deep Dish Pizza + Beer = Awesomeness."
(in 61 reviews)
"...in Chicago and worked at Lou Malnati's, none tops the "Quad."
(in 12 reviews)
"I tasted the carmelized cheese in its edge."
(in 7 reviews)
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130 reviews in English
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Review from Reagan T.
Chicago, IL
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Review only for pizza quality /carry-out.
Very friendly service with exact estimate of pick up times.
Now,the pizza. Hands down, my favorite pizza ever. The sauce is so incredible I think I could drink a glass of it. Huge, diet-sabotaging, addiction! Eat here!!! -
Review from swati b.
Chicago, IL
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I must say I thought this pequod's would be the same experience as the one in the city. Went here with family for my birthday...of course not as crowded or as big as the pequods in the city. The service is just ok, our server seemed to have some issues and was slower, however someone else started to pick up her slack (and my guess is she was either an owner or manager).
We ordered 2 pizzas and asked for them to be brought out about 10 min apart so one didnt get cold...of course around the 20 min mark we were all wondering where our 2nd pizza was.
The pizza here is almost as good as the one in the city..still very good..but not as good, not sure why.
If you went to this pequods and had a bad experience , i'd say make the drive to the one in the city, because it's really a lot better. -
Review from Kenny O.
12/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Whether I'm rating this place solely for the food quality or for the amazing lunch special they have, it's a 5/5 regardless.
The pizza here is something else: imagine a well-executed deep dish pizza from your favorite parlor and then add a beautifully crisp and caramelized crust ... filled with crack. It's addicting is what it is!
The fact that you can also get a personal deep dish (your choice of topping, too!) and a pint of beer (or for you weirdos, a soda) for $4.95 is mind-boggling. Hailing from California, we could only go to Subway to expect a deal anywhere near that good. I would have happily paid $8-10 for the meal and it would have still been a heck of a deal!
I also like how empty this location is compared to the Chicago location. When I went there with my friend whom was visiting from out of town, we were only one of two parties there in the middle of a weekday afternoon! Our waitress was amazingly nice, too. Technically the lunch special was over half an hour ago, but she pulled off the deal for us. We also found out she was from the LA area (where we're from, too) and we talked about life in Glendale a bit. It was a really entertaining experience.
I'd REALLY recommend coming to Pequods--at least for the lunch special! You won't be disappointed. This is easily my favorite pizza anywhere in the US (for the time being!), and I've had more than my fair share of pizza over the years in my travels.Listed in: Evanston / Chicago
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Review from Nellie K.
Chicago, IL
12/2/2011
Really. You've got to be kidding. I can't believe people even mention Pequod's and Burt's Place in the same sentence. I'm glad Burt Katz is no longer associated with Pequod's because the pizza being sold at Pequod's today bores absolutely no resemblance to what Burt Katz serves 2 blocks away at Burt's Place. The pizza Burt Katz serves today at Burt's Place is far and away superior to the pizza place he left behind and sold at Pequod's. I'm not going to just sit here and pass judgement by saying Pequod's is horrible. To be completely objective, I will try to explain why I don't like Pequod's pizza. And to the people who do enjoy Pequod's, then disregard this review because I probably will not change your minds anyway.
First of all, the tomato sauce at Pequod's tastes and looks like marinara sauce on spaghetti. If you like marinara sauce, then I guess this is a good thing. However, in my humble opinion, spaghetti sauce does not belong on a pizza. The review could end right here, but just to be fair, I'll try and explain why I didn't like this pizza in a little more detail ( although the spaghetti sauce detail should be enough ).
Secondly, the sausage used at Pequod's is fattier, has fennel seeds, and has virtually no garlic in it what-so-ever, unlike the classic Northern Italian mild garlic sausage made famous by Anichini Brothers' and still served at Pizzeria Uno/Due and Pizano's, or the mild garlic sausage from Peoria Meat Packing served at Lou Malnati's. The classic Northern Italian mild garlic sausage used at the above places has very little fennel, is very lean, and is very garlicky- and much more tasty. And the mild garlic sausage used by Burt Katz at Burt's Place or the mild garlic sausage used at Louisa's in Crestwood are the best of all. Pequod's sausage is completely different, and not in a good way.
Third, the vegetables at Pequod's are no where near as fresh as Burt's, and you can clearly taste the difference in the onions and the mushrooms.
Fourth, the carmelized end crust at Pequod's is not really carmelized. It just tastes like burnt cheese, whereas Burt's carmelized crust actually tastes carmelized.
I understand and accept the fact that Pequod's has many fans on Yelp, and in the Chicagoland area, but this pizza is just not in the same league as Burt's Place, Louisa's, Pizzeria Uno/Due, Lou Malnati's, or Pizano's. I'm glad many people enjoy Pequod's pizza, and I'm sure my humble opinion will not change their opinions. However, I was born and raised here, so I'm not from somewhere else, and over the years I've had the opportunity to enjoy deep dish/pan pizza from every major player in the Chicagoland area, and many mom and pops in between. Thus, I'm comparing Pequod's to all of these other places that truly are legendary Chicago deep dish/pan pizza institutions. Therefore, I think I have more than a clue of what represents great Chicago style deep dish pizza.
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Review from Vince V.
It was late. I walked in just to see the final moments of the Broncos going down in flames. Luckily I was there for the pizza. I ordered my favorite combination of Italian beef, garlic and giardinera peppers on a medium deep dish and it came out deliciously. The food took a while to get ready but the service was still good, I'm not complaining. Draft beers are limited but you have a few more options in bottles. Burt's Place (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) is a couple of blocks away and you should see the master do his thing. There is a distinct bite in Burt's pies that is missing from Pequod's that I like. But if you have a craving long after Burt's gone to bed and you're not paying by cash, Pequod's will fill your need quite nicely.
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Review from BRIT D.
Chicago, IL
12/4/2011
I'm starting this review by saying Burt's tops Pequod's any day.
It's fine once in awhile if you are looking for pizza and can't seem to find anywhere else (AHEM if Burt's is booked for night...) I'd probably say I enjoy the food more at Pequod's than Lou's or a bigger chain pizza.
HOWEVER, the service at this place is beyond bad. I swear the people they hired (or if it's a family???) or not all there, completely spacey and confused about everything.
The initial older women who took our first order asked for my ID when I ordered a seasonal draft beer. No problem, I look young and it's protocol, much expected. When I handed the ID she looked at it then looked at me then looked again and back at me.
She said "hhhhhmmmmmm I don't know.... " I laughed and said "I'm sorry?"
She replied with "okay, what's your birthday??" I thought this was some sort of joke but I said my birthday and she said "hm well okay, you are tan here so I don't know"
I said "tan where? here? or on my ID?" She said, "well both...." and handed me the ID back.
That was very odd, and a little irritating. I received my Leinenkugel and it was absolutely watered down. I wish I had never ordered a beer to go through that unpleasant initial experience and have a non-quenching watered down beer.
Besides for the semi-dsyfunctional service, the food is FINE for a once in awhile pizza and salad night, skip the beer. -
Review from Matthew B.
Des Plaines, IL
12/17/2011
This pizza is the best pan pizza in Chicago! I have tried many, many places as I lived in the city for eight years and I am very happy whenever I order Pequod's pizza because it puts a big smile on my face. Everyone of my family members and friends adore this place. Burt's place is just as good if not better. This place is pizza genius and for those of you who have your negative comments listed here I think you obviously have no clue what a great pan pizza tastes like. I just find it hilarious people give this pizza "1" star, that is disappointing because there is no way that this is "1" star pizza.
The pepperoni, the sauce, the carmelization of the crust is just absolutely succulent. But one complaint I do have is I never eat in the restaurant because it is not big enough for my liking, kind of cramped but I pick it up and we eat it at the best place, our home. Other than that, this is phenomenal pizza! -
Review from Jeffrey B.
Winston-Salem, NC
11/27/2011
Did take out.. Ordered a pan and thin pizza. I grew up in chicago. Now I live in the south. You have to really appeciate the selection of restaurants in and around chicago. Nothing compares...
Pizza is very unique, with the burnt, salty cheese, and flavorful sauce. This is an above avg pizza joint in my book...
Nothing pretty on the inside... can wear sweats, and a baseball cap if you are dining in.
I will return, before I leave for warmer weather. -
Review from Dan N.
Elmhurst, IL
12/30/2011
First of all, I would like to get this out of the way: The pizza is amazing. Hands down the top 3 pizzas in Chicago without a doubt. That being said, a few friends and I ate there and it was one of the worst dining experiences of our lives. I can't just rate a restaurant on the quality of food, because I need to review the restaurant for my entire dining experience, absent of the food itself.
We ordered our 2 pizzas an hour beforehand and "made a reservation" (not sure if that's even possible here) because we knew it was going to be crowded. When we got there an hour after we ordered via phone we had to wait 45-55 minutes before being seated, just standing at the doorway like a bunch of idiots.
When we finally got seated we were expecting our pizza but instead got offered free appetizers as an apology for the wait. It was a nice gesture and we accepted, but the appetizers took a long time to finally get to us, and were low quality when they arrived. When our waitress came back we ordered 2 pitchers of beer which she then proceeded to forget, costing us another 20-25 minutes. She offered us a free glass of beer, which again was a nice gesture, but really didn't do anything for us. We were so hungry and just wanted to eat our GD pizza.
At this point we were wondering if our pizzas even existed because we had ordered them 2 and a half hours ago. It seems like the place just completely craps itself when it's busy and can not handle a large volume of people. I don't know if that was the problem or if our waitress was just forgetful (which she was), but we did NOT have a good experience.
As mentioned though, when the pizzas finally got to us, they were DELICIOUS. -
Review from GoPhast A.
Buffalo, NY
1/8/2012
Yuck. That's all. Just Yuck. Dough was too doughy. Mushrooms and peppers were not sauteed or seasoned - just thrown on raw. Sauce non descript..... Pepperoni ok.... We liked it better than Papa Johns. What is all the hype about?
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Review from Taylor M.
Glenview, IL
11/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I have been here a few times and it seems that each time there is not enough staff, regardless of crowd size. Staff has been very friendly even through the madness of a Saturday night dinner rush. Atmosphere is a little tight, trying to seat a lot of people in a small space. There is a back room, but still the new location will be a much needed change. Hopefully the restrooms aren't right off the dining area like it is here. Also the place gets overheated easily inside.
Unless you have a lot of time to kill, you should definitely order your pizza ahead of time. I have always gotten the pan pizza. It is really tasty, with the caramelized crust. Still torn whether it's better than Lou's or not. One time I had a sausage, tomato, spinach, garlic, which was okay. This last time I had pepperoni - pepperoni were a little crispy which was really good.
The salads are pretty good, lots of toppings. I requested no bell peppers (allergy) and if I had not noticed a chunk on the side of the plate, I would have eaten them as there were diced pieces throughout the Pequod's salad. Thumbs down for that, but it won't cause me to not return. We sent the salad back and they did get us a new, pepper-free salad quickly.
Overall this is a great local place to get quality pizza; just be sure to plan well. -
Review from Alan M.
Evanston, IL
10/1/2011
If you can't get into Burt's (and you can't, if you don't call ahead)... this is a close second.
The pizza is better than average, the prices are reasonable, the service is waaay better than Burt's (which is non-existent)... you get a chance to know the people at the table next to you... really, really well. -
Review from April P.
8/31/2011
Know It All: What's all the hype about about this place? Well, for one, Bordain's loves their nemesis, Burt's place.
Inquisitive One: So?
Know It All: Well, Burt is the one who made Pequod's pizza famous in the first place.....He used to work at the original Pequod's in Lincoln Park until he opened up his own place
Inquisitive One: Ohhhhhhhhhh, I see. Which one is better though?
Know It All : Well, this one I JUST DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT! But (stirring the pot), kinda ironic that the second Pequod's would open up a place right in the same vicinity as Burt's new place.
Inquisitive one: Haters!
Know It All: Here are my favorite oxymorons
-accidentally on purpose
-jumbo shrimp
-shout in a whisper
-freezer burn
-flat breasted
-good burnt cheese
And, oh my, does Pequod's have a good burnt cheese crust. How DID you create this Burt? Did you forget the pizza in the oven while the wife was yelling at you? And my gosh, thank goodness, she WAS if that were the case. Just enough cheese and mushroom to fill my personal pan. Wherever you are Burt, thanks for my yummy goodness.. -
Review from Serina S.
Chicago, IL
1/16/2012
Should have listened to the bad reviews. A friend told me I had to try this place; what a waste of $20. The so called caramelized crust was just burnt crust, the deep dish pizza was all dough and no toppings; it barely had any cheese! Can't believe some people said this was the best pizza in Chicago!
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Review from Pam D.
Updated - 6/7/2011
Still my favorite pizza spot. Love the "north-woods" feel of the place and you cannot beat their lunch special ... a 7" personal one topping pan pizza and your choice of soda or a beer for $4.95.
When I want to really feel like I have left home for the day without really leaving the area, a stop here does it for me every time. Today I added a house salad to my lunch and ended up bringing 1/2 my pizza home. I'd say a little "snack" is in order a bit later, like maybe during the White Sox game. :))Listed in: When The Moon Hits Your Eye...
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11/22/2009
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Review from Dan R.
Chicago, IL
1/4/2012
Gross. Stop burning The crust and put cheese on your pizza. I hate you.. Not fit for a dog
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Review from Joan H.
Boca Raton, FL
10/16/2011
A search for a restaurant close to Menard's in Morton Grove came up with Pequod's. This is really a neighborhood pizzeria that you wouldn't find unless you live in the area or make it a point to go there. My husband had the deep-dish sausage and mushroom and I had the thin-crust cheese. While I'm not a deep-dish pizza fan (sorry Chicago), I would go back here just to get the deep-dish pizza with the carmelized crust....It's hard to beat fried cheese. The thin crust was good, but no match for the deep dish. We've been trying to make time to get to Burt's, but now I'm wondering if we need to bother.
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Review from Derrick D.
Eugene, OR
5/1/2011
DISCLAIMER
A a native Chicagoan, I would not review any New York style pizzeria (LEAST of all IN New York), because I wouldn't know good from bad, because I don't like New York style pizza that much/didn't grow up with it. If you do not like deep dish pizza, you will not like Pequod's, so stop reading this review right now.
END DISCLAIMER
I came here for the lunch special with my dad. $4.95 gets you a personal deep dish pizza, and a pint of draft Leinenkugels! Yes, I went in April 2011. No, they don't have this deal at the one in the city, we came to this one in Morton Grove.
The pizza was amazing. Pequod's puts a charred ring of caramelized cheese around the edge of their pizza; you may not like this, but I loved it.
My dad had the sausage; the sausage itself wasn't as plentiful or flavorful as the sausage at Lou Malnati's, my other favorite local deep-dish joint.
I got the pepperoni, which was less oily than other pepperoni because it too had been crisped up. Fantastic.
Next time I might get veggies...but I live on the more health-conscious West Coast now and at home I usually eat healthy whole grain high protein unprocessed hippy stuff. When I'm back visiting family in Chicago I dispense with the health requirements.
To paraphrase the new cookie monster, Pequod's is a sometimes food.
Really, really delicious sometimes food. -
Review from William F.
Chicago, IL
11/9/2011
Not for families. You have to wait in line and cannot get a reservation. We ordered ahead but it still didn't work out for us, so we took out. They are so busy they can't speak complete sentences with you, and people are brushing past you in person, on the phone etc. Burt's a block away, has challenges, but at least you can get a reservation and order ahead. Pequod's and Burt's both have the same fine pizza, but there are a lot of good pizza places in Chicago. I'd be happy to go back, but my kids are refusing to go to both places. So this will be my last review ...
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Review from Crys M.
Chicago, IL
7/12/2011
I have lived in and around Chicago my entire life and have never eaten a better deep dish pizza. Pequod's has the best deep dish crust ever, it is crunchy and caramelized, not wet and mushy like the other guys.
They have hot waitresses also. -
Review from Curtis B.
Chicago, IL
8/27/2011
I ordered a pan pizza with sausage and onions. The sauce and the toppings were good, though the overly large chunks of sausage had a tendency to roll off my pizza while transferring slice to plate. I wasn't a huge fan of the crust. It was quite thick on the bottom of the pie. I prefer a thinner crust with more filling, but that's just me.
This place doesn't have stellar air conditioning, so it's going to be pretty warm inside when it's warm outside. -
Review from Jake M.
10/10/2011
I haven't been into the actual restaurant, but I can review the food. Deep dish pizza was very good. Delicious sweet, almost spaghetti like tomato sauce and nicely seasoned sausage. The crust was good, but the meek amount of sauce and cheese made it slightly mediocre. Next time, I'm going to listen to the Slice division of http://SeriousEats.com and get extra cheese and extra sauce, because the robust flavor of the sauce plus some extra fat from the cheese would reduce the doughy quality of the crust. Oh, and by the way, caramelized crust covered in cheese may be the greatest idea since sliced pizza.
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Review from Za D.
Downers Grove, IL
12/30/2011
I tried this place after dining at Burt's because I read the history of how Burt started in the pizza industry. I was skeptic because Burt's pizza was horrible. It's basically focaccia bread with a smear of sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. Garbage pizza and shouldn't be called pizza. Burt, it's time to retire. Now on to Pequods. Pequods pizza came out looking similar to Burts. Upon first bite you notice no skimping on cheese or sauce compared to Burts. The sauce is tangy and fresh. The sausage is very good with a slight bite to it. The pepperoni is the best tasting pepperoni I've had on a pizza. The vegetables were fresh and unlike Burts I ate more than one piece. For those of you reviewers that say Burts is better clearly don't know what pizza should taste like. Burt's bakes focaccia while Pequods makes pizza. Save your time and go to Pequods unless you want fresh bread.
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Review from adam r.
Chicago, IL
7/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
If you're not a connoisseur of pizza like me, then this might not live up to your expectations.
I work in Morton Grove and this place has a lot of local hype. So I recently bought both a thin crust and pan pizza to see about all the hullabaloo.
THE THIN CRUST: Tastes like pizza.
THE PAN PIZZA: This was better than your average pizza, but almost exclusively because of the charred pizza crust.
THE RESTAURANT: A basic pizza parlor...outside and in. No distinctive atmosphere or facade.
I like pizza, but I don't pretend to know everything about what makes each so significantly better than the next. Maybe that makes me a bad Chicagoan. If it doesn't, I feel like giving Pequods a 3-star rating probably does. -
Review from Dominick B.
Des Plaines, IL
4/3/2011
This another one of those you either love it or hate it places. I've been coming here for years now and have never had a bad experience. The deep dish pizza is where its at.
The Sauce- has a great taste it is hard to pin point but it is different from every other pizza sauce i've had before. It is so tasty.
The toppings- Theecause th only bad thing about this place is you have to pay per topping. It doesn't matter though bere all delicious. I usually get pepperoni because it gets all crispy and baconized on Pequods pizza to add another crunchy delicious surprise.
The crust- On the crust they carmelize cheese to a crispy burnt blackness!! It is soooooo delicious!!!! If you don't like burnt stuff you will freak out and think they burned your pizza. Nope they didn't they just made your pizza 100 times better!
5 stars on Pequods exceptionally excellent pizza!!! -
Review from Sylvia M.
Niles, IL
7/5/2011
I'm not going to lie, the first time I walked into this place I was a little scared. The look of the restaurant leaves much to be desired, but it's sufficient for a pizza joint. However, the restaurant is small, so either call in a reservation or take the pizza to go!
The pizza itself is DELICIOUS. We always get the deep dish cheese/sausage. The pizza looks different than any other Chicago pizza place, but rest assured it's delicious!
The only thing I would not recommend is the garlic bread. I ordered it once and it seemed like it was just one of those frozen loafs of bread that they re-heated... It wasn't very good. -
Review from Mark C.
Glenview, IL
10/7/2011
Certainly not the best deep dish in the Chicago area - really New York Times?? Leave the deep dish pizza reviews to Chicagoans...Anyway, while the sauage has great flavor, I found the sauce was too heavy and the crust was to bready (is that a word??). I will admit the lunch special is really a great deal and if you are in the area - which is an odd area to be in unless you live around there - you should drop by as the ambiance is cool and rustic. I would caution them in their planned move to a nice clean space as it will lose the charm. In summary, if you want great deep dish, Pizzeria Uno downtown is still the best.
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Review from Joyce C.
Morton Grove, IL
1/10/2011
Twice in two months. A record considering I've only been here 3 times in 9 years!
I used to not be a fan because of the burnt cheese hanging off the side. But, after coming back last month and being re-introduced, I now see the subtle difference of the "caramelized cheese" crust. And I've become a fan.
Not only because of the caramelized crust, but also because of the fresh tasting ingredients. The deep dish is cooked well (not too soggy in the middle), the sauce has a bit of tang, and the veggies have a bit of crunch still.
Pretty solid pizza, will make more of an effort to come here more often.
Oh and if you get garlic on the pizza, you would be heavily armed against vampires for the next week. No joke! -
Review from Aaron L.
Chicago, IL
4/18/2011
4* Deep Dish Sausage & Mushroom
3.5* Deep Dish Green Pepper, Onion -
Review from theresa k.
Chicago, IL
7/28/2011
Whenever I'm out of town and get a little homesick, it's usually because there are no Pequod's Pizzerias besides in the Chicagoland area! Pequod's is known for their signature caramelized crust on their pan pizza, originated by Burt who left to open the ridiculously good Burt's Pizza. Only problem with Burt's Pizza is trying to get a table or an order in. Pequods has a location in the city and in Morton Grove, coincidentally near Burt's Pizza. The interior is cozy with a feel that reminds me of my grandparent's basement. The service is always exceptional, usually run by younger girls. The food is delicious and every time I bring someone here or order take out, they raved about the pizza. This is a definitely the place to order Chicago-style pizza from. It's Chicago style, at it's finest, with a twist!
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Review from Dave V.
Highland Park, IL
4/3/2011
You gotta have a specific craving for pequods. The first thing i must say is that its definitely gone down hill, way down. The service is excellent but the pizza just ain't as it used to be. They still carmalize the cheese around the edges which i love but overall quality not so great.
WAY way way too much bread and a cut down the cheese :( plus the sausage is a big let down. I actually picked off most of the sausage on my half. I must say that they did hook up the black olives though.
Overall, it definitely got knocked from my top 5 list to MAYBE my top 10 if that. -
Review from Davin L.
Chicago, IL
3/29/2011
As a long time Chicago deep-dish connoisseur, I can say this place delivers the goods.
Caramelized crust is very tasty.
It's a small place, so definitely go on a slower night, like Monday or Tuesday night. -
Review from Johnny T.
Minooka, IL
2/25/2011
4.5 stars
I already I was going to like it here, but is it better than Burt's? I mean both places were pretty close to each other.
Could easily be mistaken for a neighborhood dive bar, which I liked. Dining area was small, but not as small as Burt's. Ordered a deep dish with half garlic and half pepperoni.
Pizza was very similar (no surprise there) to Burt's Place. Had that signature caramelized crust with hardly any cheese on top. Really the only difference I could spot was that they apply a little more sauce and the best way to describe it was tangy. Really, I had no idea what topping to order and I made the mistake of getting pepperoni. It wasn't bad or anything but there was something about it, perhaps made the half too average if that makes any sense. Meanwhile the other half, which was comprised with garlic was awesome and I everyone should make note to at least order garlic on your deep dish.
I slightly like Burt's Place, but not by much as this place isn't no slouch. Pequod's has Burt's beat in the convenience category as they don't require reservations and are flexible in the payment category. I'd go here if I don't feel like running to the ATM. -
Review from lan t.
8/30/2010
I ate at Pequod's in Morton Grove last night. I've been to Chicago at least annually for the last 5 years, and for some reason I feel like I've never had THE Chicago "deep dish"....that is until I entered Pequod's!!!!
I've had Giordano's and I've had Lou Malnati's. Granted, I don't think we ordered the deep dish from Lou Malnati's, so I think I need to try that. But Pequod's IS to die for!!!! The deep dish is AMAZING! If you like saucy pizza, Pequod's deep dish is OOOZZZZZING with sauce (tasty sauce!). I had sausage and mushrooms for my toppings and the mushrooms weren't canned mushrooms which was a major plus! I generally prefer sliced Italian sausage, but they served the crumbled sausage. But man, those were huge chunks of crumbled sausage!!! The BEST part....the caramelized crust. HOLY!!!! Good thing only the crust was caramelized or I would have inhaled a whole large pie of caramelized pizza dough. Come to think of it, I think Pequod's should offer a bread appetizer that features a caramelized crust.....that would be a BEST seller!
So my 5 stars is for the deep dish pizza. I've never had anything like that in my life. I also ordered a thin crust pizza (oink oink). That pizza had basil and tomatoes. I thought that pizza was so-so. I would give it 3 stars. I don't think there was anything special to it and the crust isn't caramelized. If they offered a thin caramelized crust, THAT would be a winner.
I also had the buffalo wings (oink oink oink!) Amazing! I've had better buffalo wings, but these ones are still pretty darn good. I would definitely order them again when I go back....because I AM going back!!!
One tip - call ahead and place your order over the phone. That way, you don't have to salivate as long as you would, compared to placing your order once you arrive. I'm telling you, ever time that kitchen door opens, you're head is going to turn in hopes that it's your pizza....especially since the servers actually serve the first round of each slice of the deep dish!
Btw, Burt's pizza is like two blocks away. I haven't been, but that's on my list too....so stay tuned for an update!!! -
Review from Joe D.
Los Angeles, CA
7/6/2011
I love eating here, as long as it's not packed with little kids screaming nearby. On this last trip, the waitress put us in a quiet corner, on the opposite end of the loud kids. The ambiance is like you went over to a friend's house to have a family reunion. Very casual and friendly. Service is good. The pan pizza is fantastic. The pepperoni and the outer crust edge are the best I've ever had anywhere. The sauce is very tangy and rich, but usually they skimp on it. This time I ordered extra sauce and it worked out great. The bottom of the crust is kinda doughy, and I prefer the Lou Malnati's cornmeal-style crust. The cheese is pretty good too. The icing on top is that the prices are very low here, and even the thin crust pizza is good too.
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Review from Frank A.
Schaumburg, IL
10/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
Why have I never learned of this place before when it's received so much hype??? It's because it's on a side street near your mom's house, that's why. LOL.
Actually, it's just down a side street, sort of tucked in a neighborhood surrounded by houses.
You can interpret the building and setup as sort of dated, but I actually like the neighborhood appeal. You know the term on those Applebees commercials, "Eatin good in the neighborhood?" Well, that should REALLY apply to Pequods.
Yes, it's a modest looking place but at the same time, I love the change of pace from commercialized, franchise operated cuisine. The interior is soooo homely. The wood paneling walls remind me of playing pool in my friend's basement back in the day. It's just intimate and comfy.
The pizza is really good here. We had a thin crust and deep dish. There are so many kinds of pizzas here in the Chicago-land area, that it's difficult for me to compare it to Lou's, Gino's East or wherever.
As far as this place, love the crust on the deep dish. The sauce is amazing and plentiful. Meats, lovely. Gardinera, fiery and I will definitely be back.
The appetizers are pretty standard. Just come here for Pizza and Beer. -
Review from Allan M.
Chicago, IL
10/4/2010
Somehow, the yelp auto-save preserved this review from about 11/2 years ago, and I strangely forgot to post it back then! Better late than never(never mind that I've begun to appreciate pepperoni on pizza, much because of going to Medici):
Well, the benefits of getting older have paid off, and did for me when I joined up with the NW suburban yelp group for Pequod's last night. Back when I was in my teenage years, I went to the Pequod's on Clybourn a couple times, but didn't have an appreciation for the various aspects of how the pan pizza was made. The difference over time is now I really do like the pizza, unlike when I dismissed its taste when I was younger.
An interesting compromise game on everyone's topping preferences was resolved through Tara, and I had both a veggie pizza(my half sans black olives), and one with sausage and onions. I didn't try the pepperoni(as I'm not a pepperoni guy), but both the 2 pizzas I tried were very tasty. They also have a few other side items on their menu such as garlic bread and salads, which I have yet to try at either location. Also thought it was interesting to notice they have a lunchtime $4.95 7' pan pizza special, in that rare case I may ever be out in this area again and needed to eat.
I must agree with Mike D. about the bathrooms though, as they give you the exact weird vibe he described while using them! Why can't they have a solid door, and not like a home/apartment closet-type door with angled open wood bars? Not to mention, remind me too much of the small bathrooms that used to be in the bar area of the Lincolnwood Lou Malnati's, before it was recently renovated. -
Review from Mathew N.
7/23/2011 4 Check-ins Here
The tweenage servers in short shorts kind of creeped me out but if you take your pizza to go you won't have to see much of them (even if it's more than you'd like). The pizza is reasonably priced and very good, probably as good as much of the pizza I had in downtown Chicago. You won't have to wait too long for your pizza to be ready but if the small place is full there may be a wait to sit down.
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Review from Dusty K.
Chicago, IL
1/8/2011
Hands down so much better than the location on Clybourn. In fact, I don't think I would ever step foot in the Chicago location again after having been here. It has the neighborhood charm missing from Clybourn. I love the dive feel from the uneven tables to the wait staff to the items decorating the walls. I would describe it as a North woods cabin feeling that makes everyone feel at home. The Chicago location feels like any other pizza place. Morton Grove feels like a neighborhood spot with character flowing through it's veins.
Pequod's is Chicago pizza. You're not going to find it on the pages of food magazines or TV shows but that's what makes this place so great. Burnt ends and all, each slice looks like a mess on your plate but well worth a taste. It's reserved for the locals who know great Chicago pizza. Every neighborhood should have a pizza joint like this nearby. I will be back. -
Review from Shelly A.
9/21/2010
One of my favorites!! Also somewhat unknown around the Chicagoland area.
If you live in the Chicagoland area and are looking for something different one night in the realm of Deep Dish pizza, why not give this place a try? It'll be a nice change from the Giordano's, Lou Malnati's, and Ginos.
I love the sausage and pepperoni pizza! Try it is absolutely to die for!
