Bob's, Pilsen
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Across its Chicago locations, Bob's has fans for its pizza, including specifically named Pilsen recommendations. One diner likes its distinctive crunchier, fluffy crust, while another praises the value of a pizza promotion. Other diners feel the pizza has become greasier or less appealing. The Pilsen restaurant is separate from the Hyde Park shop and suburban late-night service.
Address
Bob’s Pizza, 1659 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Bob's, Pilsen, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/stoopkidyo in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says Bob's is a solid alternative though not thin crust.
- Mixedu/madeofcroatia in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Notes Bob's Pizza in Hyde Park has a mixed reputation lately.
- Mixedu/ElMonstro26 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Says Bob's is fine and recalls the pickle pizza being popular when it opened.
- Recommendsu/Penstripedsox in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Says Bob's in Pilsen is good for NY style.
- Recommendsu/Lovebeard in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025value
Praises its happy hour buy-one-get-one deal.
- Recommendsu/rugger87 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Bob's as favorite.
- Recommendsu/addrock1221 in r/chicago · Aug 2024taste
Suggests Bob's Pizza in Pilsen.
- Recommendsu/plimsollpunks in r/chicago · Nov 2024
Ties Bob's in Pilsen as favorite.
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- Recommendsu/shishitoxpepper in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names Bob's as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/Sheepherder_Patient in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025consistency
Agrees with a complaint that the pizza has become greasier and less appealing.
- Recommendsu/sourpatchkeed in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Calls it hands down the best, describes Pilsen style crust.
- Recommendsu/michicago44 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Calls Bob's Pizza in Pilsen decent NY-ish style.
- Caveatu/trotsky1947 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025consistency
Says the pizza became greasier and less appealing over the years, and feels they are no longer putting in effort.
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