Pi-Hi Cafe
Kurt Yaz · 107 Google reviewsPi-Hi Cafe — trusted italian in Roscoe Village. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. Good value, owner-operated. Wayne Buendia: "The wood fired roasted garlic pizza with a crispy on the bottom" [$]
What 199 diners keep saying
What 199 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great place to grab lunch. Their pizza is perfect 😋 and wings were delicious. My daughter wanted something on the sweeter side so she had their delicious Nutella panini. I couldn't resist to ask for a bite 😅. I will definitely be back often. Highly recommended.”
“I stopped in here recently and was really impressed. I had the chicken curry platter, which came with yellow rice, hummus, a falafel, and a salad with tahini sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and crisp, with great attention to flavor. The colors and presentation were vibrant, and it honestly felt like one of the better meals I’ve had in a long time. The restaurant itself is small—kind of cramped—but it’s clean, well-painted, and actually works nicely for a casual lunch or dinner. They seem to be known for their shawarma, but if it’s anything like the curry platter, you can’t go wrong. I really hope more people give this place a shot—it deserves some love.”
“Food was tasty and delicious! Service was friendly and prompt. Loved it!”
“Very good food!!! The flavor never disappoints...Great sanctuary spot for Lane Tech students...I ordered the 3 meat combo, beef and chicken shawarma and chicken kabob with a salad and falafel but minus the hummus, with rice pilaf... Delicious!!!”
“Fresh-as-can-be mediterranean food. Beef kafka sandwich was a delight, cooked to order and stuffed with hummus and cucumber salad. Not to mention, the beef was steaming hot and wrapped in a warm fluffy pita. Falafel side was great as well; crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, as it should be. Prices are very reasonable and portion size is excellent. Highly recommend this place for a quick, tasty, affordable bite.”
“Excelente comida y atención del personal, muy buen sabor, excelentes precios, una opción rápida con gran sabor y la mejor calidad. La pizza, las pitas, paninis, ensalada, el salón de la carne, todo esta muy rico, lo recomiendo 100 %. Recientemente le dieron una pequeña remodelada para brindar un mejor servicio y tener más espacio Las pizzas a la leña son lo mejor, caseras, a un super precio y con un sabor inigualable”
“Great lunch spot! Beat the high schooler rush so plan accordingly if going during lunch. Been coming here a lot over the last six years. Worth trying if you like pizza or middle eastern style food.”
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