Restaurant

Pequod's Pizza

Name: Pequod's Pizza
Address: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, US
Telephone: (773) 327-1512
Price range: value

Pizza•Chicago•value

Pequod's Pizza is one of the best pizza restaurants in Chicago for deep dish, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Pequod's Pizza in Lincoln Park has built one of the most fervent followings in a city that treats pizza allegiance as a matter of civic identity.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Pequod's Pizza in Lincoln Park has built one of the most fervent followings in a city that treats pizza allegiance as a matter of civic identity. What distinguishes it from the broader Chicago deep-dish conversation is a specific technique: a pan pizza where cheese is pushed out to the very edge of the baking pan, where it caramelizes against the cast iron and blackens into a lacey, crisped ring that diners consistently cite as the whole reason to make the trip. This is reportedly the detail that converts people who arrived skeptical of Chicago-style pizza — not the depth of the dish itself, but that singular, char-edged crust that no other city pizzeria quite replicates. The room reinforces the reputation. Pequod's is a dark, unpretentious neighborhood tavern — the kind of place where the lighting is low, the bar is well-stocked, and nobody is trying to impress anyone. It has the atmosphere of somewhere that has been exactly this busy, exactly this casual, for decades. The menu centers on pan pizzas built to be thick, rich, and unambiguous. With no specific dishes verified on file, the broad understanding from those who track it closely is that the pizza itself is the menu — toppings are a secondary decision to the format and the crust. Practically speaking, Pequod's is priced accessibly for what it delivers, and the crowd reflects that — groups, locals, out-of-towners who planned ahead. The wait at peak hours is real and widely documented, so arriving early or parking yourself at the bar is the standard advice. Budget enough time for the pie to bake properly; the process is reportedly part of the experience. Go with a group, order a round before the food arrives, and let the caramelized crust do the arguing for you.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

Methodology•Chicago guides•Editorial team

Deep dish casual night family dinner classic easygoing pizza

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Rating (Google) 8.8

16,324 reviews

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Based on 16324 reviews

Best used for

Deep dish and casual night

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Chicago · 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

8.8 from 16,324 reviews

Phone

(773) 327-1512

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What to order

Signature dishes at Pequod's Pizza

Jalapeño Poppers

7 pieces served with ranch

Wings

10 wings w/sauce

Cheese Corners

Pan Pizza

Deep dish Chicago-style pizza, available in Personal 7", Small 10", Medium 12", or Large 14", with premium toppings including meatball, Italian beef, sausage, pepperoni, fresh basil, vegetables, and more

Thin Crust Pizza

Available in Small 10", Medium 12", or Large 16", with premium toppings including meatball, Italian beef, sausage, pepperoni, fresh basil, vegetables, and more

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What makes Pequod's Pizza worth the move

Pequod's Pizza is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a pizza option you can trust. Jalapeño Poppers and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 16,324 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.8 from 16,324 Google reviews

Best used for

Deep dish and casual night

Style

Pizza in Chicago

Spend

Good value

Best for

Deep dish casual night family dinner classic easygoing pizza

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 16,324 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Jalapeño Poppers, Wings, Cheese Corners

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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for Pequod's Pizza

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8.8 from 16,324 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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Address: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Phone: (773) 327-1512
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.8 (16,324 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Pequod's Pizza serve?

Pequod's Pizza is a Pizza restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Pequod's Pizza in Lincoln Park has built one of the most fervent followings in a city that treats pizza allegiance as a matter of civic identity.

What is Pequod's Pizza best for?

Pequod's Pizza is best for deep dish, casual night, family dinner, classic, easygoing, pizza. Pequod's Pizza is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a pizza option you can trust. Jalapeño Poppers and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 16,324 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Pequod's Pizza?

Pequod's Pizza is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 16,324 reviews

What should I order at Pequod's Pizza?

Start with Jalapeño Poppers, Wings, Cheese Corners and Pan Pizza. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Pequod's Pizza worth visiting?

Pequod's Pizza holds a 8.8 Google rating from 16,324 reviews. Pequod's Pizza is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a pizza option you can trust. Jalapeño Poppers and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 16,324 Google reviews.

Where is Pequod's Pizza located?

Pequod's Pizza is located at 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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