Pat's, Lincoln
60 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Pat's on North Lincoln is repeatedly recommended for very thin, crispy tavern-style pizza, with some customers describing decades of loyalty. One diner likes a slightly sweet sauce. Other experiences are more measured: a diner found it only okay, and accounts of a softened crust or disappointing delivery favor eating the pie promptly rather than treating delivery quality as assured.
Address
Pat's Pizza & Ristorante, 2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Thin crust, Tavern style, Quattro Formaggi
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Other places on this map closest to Pat's, Lincoln, 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/laughingmood in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Called the half cheese/half pep pie one of the best they've ever eaten.
- Recommendsu/Hour_Message6543 in r/chicago · Nov 2026taste
Longtime favorite; thin and crispy with slightly sweet sauce.
- Recommendsu/throwaway1098654 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Would rather get Pat's in Lincoln Park for super thin tavern style.
- Caveatu/Alchemeleon in r/chicago · Aug 2024taste
Finished last in the contest; only leftover slice was from Pat's.
- Recommendsu/Johnny_Burrito in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Calls Pat's on Lincoln the true Chicago experience for thin crust.
- Recommendsu/carrlson in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Recommends Pat's for Chicago tavern-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/Substantial-Link-260 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026variety
Calls the place fabulous and notes shrimp is offered as a thin-crust topping.
- Recommendsu/Do_The_Astral_Plane in r/chicago · Nov 2026taste
Calls it their number one, so good.
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- Recommendsu/WaffleHouseSloot in r/chicago · Nov 2026
Says in Roscoe Village you must drive to Pat's.
- Recommendsu/jfresh21 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
Calls Pats superior to Middlebrow.
- Mixedu/eightcheesepizza in r/chicago · Aug 2024consistency
Good but crust gets soggy and rubbery if it cools down.
- Recommendsu/rmac1228 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Lists Pat's among favorite thin crusts.
- Recommendsu/chitalianick in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023taste
Says to go to Pat's for tavern-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/Abe_frohmannn in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Recommends Pat's on Lincoln for thin crust, just east of Logan Square.
- Recommendsu/cannabiscobalt in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Recommends Pat's for thin crust.
- Recommendsu/goldenhourcocktails in r/chicago · Nov 2026
Says Pat's is amazing.
- Recommendsu/Hungry-Treacle8493 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Says Pat's beats Pizz'Amici; their own pie wasn't like described.
- Recommendsu/RJRICH17 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025taste
Praises the thin crust and the old-school atmosphere inside.
- Recommendsu/MrPsychonaut11 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024
Names Pat's Pizza as recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Buns_McGillicuddy in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Lists Pat's among places better than Amici and Michael's.
- Recommendsu/Slugdge in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Pat's on Lincoln for thin or regular pizza.
- Recommendsu/jasonology09 in r/chicago · Nov 2026taste
Agrees it is the best thin crust that gets little attention.
- Mixedu/Unclestupidhead in r/chicago · Nov 2026taste
Wanted to like it but found it just okay.
- Recommendsu/Oz347 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Pat's on Lincoln as favorite.
- Recommendsu/Gonzo_70 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Fellow Pat's fan, would take Pat's over Pizz'Amici.
- Recommendsu/eamesa in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Calls Pat's on North Lincoln their favorite tavern style, better than trendy spots.
- Recommendsu/dwylth in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Recommends Pat's on Lincoln for thin crust near downtown.
- Recommendsu/DamnMyAPGoinCrazy in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Calls Pat's Pizza in Lincoln Park the best.
- Caveatu/Bacchus1976 in r/chicago · Nov 2026consistency
Says quality has declined over recent years.
- Caveatu/anathemaDennis in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Calls it the worst thin crust, comparing the crust to paper towels.
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