Jimmy's Pizza Cafe
Luke Aguirre · 130 Google reviewsJimmy's Pizza Cafe — clean, consistent italian in Lincoln Square. Order the Pizza. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. "The crust is perfect and fresh, tomato sauce not super acidic and slightly sweet so very fresh" — Cinnamon-Sage [$]
What 1,751 diners keep saying
What 1,751 diners keep saying
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“My partner and I visited for the first time the other day & ordered a slice of cheese, their signature white pizza & shared an order of garlic knots. Everything was so good. The garlic knots are what dreams are made of. 15/10 no notes.”
“I was feeling hungry and my boyfriend, said he knew a great place to go. Once I got here, I was looked at the large selection and it was tough for me to decide but ended up getting the quattro fungi truffle, vodka and Hawaiian. I know, sin to have pineapple but it worked really well. Pizza had the right amount of toppings, a little pricy but felt the quality was worth the price. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Even better, the pizza paired perfectly with a cold beer. Great food, great vibes, and a great place to unwind with friends. I’ll definitely be back!”
“This was the best pizza I have had in the USA so far. This pizza is exactly how authentic Italian pizza is- flappy and full of flavor. This dough is the perfect foundation for constructing a flavor heaven. If I was living close by this would be my go to place every day. It was super clean and it felt like the perfect spot of a quiet lunch or a group outing. They also have a patio. Staff were very nice and helpful. Absolutely love this place!!”
“Love this place. Great vibes, great service, rotating new pizzas every week or so. Delicious. 10/10 recommend”
“Haven’t dined in yet, but the pizza for pick up was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. I eat pizza all the time, but this pizza was phenomenal!”
“I've bought slices and a full pie. The slices were good. There were a lot to choose from. I liked the cheese and the 4 mushroom slice the best. The higher end slices were $6-$7 if I recall correctly. The large pizza was good. My new favorite New York style pizza. Garlic knots were great. Place was clean and modern. One downside is the distance. It's really far if you live in the south suburbs.”
“We ordered takeaway as we are not frequent pizza eaters but decided to give this place a try. We prefer New York style pizza , and once I got past the shock of the price they charge for their pies (they are a bit steep) we decided it was worth the risk to try. We ordered the 16 inch margherita and when I tell you this is the best damn NY style we’ve ever had, I’m not lying. We ate it and said “okay I get why they charge so much now”. The crust is perfect and fresh, tomato sauce not super acidic and slightly sweet so very fresh, and overall flavor was amazing. Can’t afford it often but whenever we can and are in the mood for pizza, this is where we will go. 10/10”
“Our film crew stopped in for a remote working session and we really enjoyed the food. The staff were very friendly and accommodating as well!”
“Start by saying I was born and raised in Queens New York... Hands down the one of best New York style pizza in Chicago! I've been searching for this type of pizza throughout the city and finally found the closest thing to it. Pizza is crispy the texture of the dough is on point with no New York flop. At this point I’ve been here multiple times every time they’ve been consistent 100% recommend!”
“I love this pizza so much that I almost moved to the neighborhood just to be close by it. I love pizza just about any style (except for Detroit style) and this is my favorite spot for by the slice. They have original options and new flavors as well. The chicken bacon ranch is a must try. Even their salad is delicious. NY style was never my favorite but after Jimmy's, it's #2 (tavern style is #1). My wife is from NY and she says this is the closest to NY pizza she can get around here. We love this place so much that we even did part of our Engagement photos here. Every time we are even close to Jimmy's, we make a stop. Also, if you like beer they always have amazing craft options in tap. I'm not a big beer drinker but sometimes I just order one to enjoy off the tap. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and try one of the best pizzas in the city!”
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