Michael's, Broadway
66 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Michael's on Broadway is repeatedly recommended for tavern-style and thin-crust pizza. Its white pizza also has independent fans, and diners specifically praise eating there in a sports-bar setting. Dissent centers on a sauce some find too sweet and pizza one diner considers mediocre, alongside strong recommendations from others.
Address
Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern, 4091 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tavern style pizza, Thin crust, White pizza
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Michael's, Broadway, 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/chithrowaway17 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names Michael's in Buena Park/Uptown as the answer for pizza and wings.
- Recommendsu/carrlson in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Recommends Michael's for Chicago tavern-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/kldavis24 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Says Michael's consistently makes a better pie and would draw lines with more internet clout.
- Recommendsu/ani-tony in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Michael's on Broadway as favorite pizza.
- Recommendsu/poisonsu in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Lists Michaels on Broadway as a good pizza spot.
- Recommendsu/chicagoctopus in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Loves Michael's.
- Recommendsu/liddolamb in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Says Michael's is hands down the best if you can get to Buena Park.
- Recommendsu/bobdylan66 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Likes the white pizza best and says both deep and thin crust are great; good for dining in and sports.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Due-Satisfaction-527 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names Michaels as the answer for pizza and wings.
- Recommendsu/SlagginOff in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Says Michael's on Broadway is very good if you're willing to head a little farther east.
- Recommendsu/GoodbyeCrullerWorld in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Lists Michaels among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/DaBeegDeek in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Names Michael's on Broadway as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/phound in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Mentions Michael's on Broadway hosting a charity benefit.
- Recommendsu/Allenies in r/chicagofood · May 2025value
Points to Michael's for deep-dish pizza and wing specials.
- Recommendsu/Any1canC00k in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Suggests double dough; crust looks similar though pepperoni differs.
- Recommendsu/CountChoculasGhost in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Lists Michael's for tavern style pizza.
- Recommendsu/timbop711 in r/chicago · Nov 2024
Recommends Michael's in Uptown.
- Recommendsu/Lonely-Examination80 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Calls the thin crust incredible and the wings some of the best they've had.
- Recommendsu/Fluffwas in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Agrees Michael's is the best pizza and wings combo.
- Recommendsu/shavedaffer in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Names Michael's.
- Recommendsu/jaseface0714 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Notes that all pies can be ordered extra thin and crispy.
- Recommendsu/Coupon_Ninja in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Calls Michael's thin/cracker crust the best they've had; good for sports.
- Caveatu/Buns_McGillicuddy in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Calls Michael's really mediocre these days.
- Recommendsu/Raccoala in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Names Michael's Original as one of the good pizza spots.
- Mixedu/CuriousDudebromansir in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Calls it solid but finds the sauce too sweet.
- Recommendsu/Mogwai10 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Recommends Michael's off Broadway, noting you'll have to travel.
- Recommendsu/xtina_eli in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Calls Michael's a hidden gem.
- Recommendsu/Chi_CoffeeDogLover in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Recommends tavern-style pizza from Michael's Original.
- Recommendsu/phd_reg in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024taste
Recalls a phenomenal late-night pizza there years ago.
- Caveatu/jborki2 in r/chicago · Nov 2024taste
Finds their sauce too sweet.
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