Pequod's, Lincoln Park
136 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/food, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 51 threads.
What people say, in short
Pequod's on Clybourn draws widespread recommendations for thick pan pizza. Fans praise the caramelized crust and call it a favorite, while detractors find the pizza too bready or overrated. Diners also report long waits, and one visitor found the pizza underwhelming and barely warm. This is the Chicago restaurant, not the suburban Morton Grove location.
Address
Pequod's Pizza, 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pan pizza, Deep dish
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Pequod's, Lincoln Park, 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.
- Caveatu/iahoover in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Found the pan pizza underwhelming and barely warm, would not recommend.
- Recommendsu/Faerie_Friend in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024value
Lunch special pizza is delicious, higher quality and affordable, though not healthy.
- Recommendsu/Jandur in r/AskChicago · May 2026
Argues Pequod's is essentially Detroit style baked in a round pan.
- Recommendsu/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Lists it among good pizza spots.
- Recommendsu/carrlson in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Recommends Pequod's for deep dish pizza.
- Recommendsu/ProStockJohnX in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025wait time
Suggests trying Pequod's if willing to wait 40-60 minutes.
- Recommendsu/iced_gold in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Compares Milly's favorably to Pequod's but lighter.
- Recommendsu/vicious_womprat in r/food · Aug 2026taste
Says Pequod's has always been their favorite in Chicago.
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- Mixedu/klements7 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Says another spot is way better than Pequod's, which gets lots of attention.
- Recommendsu/onelittleworld in r/food · Aug 2026taste
Calls Pequod's a true classic and recommends it for deep dish next time.
- Recommendsu/Gomeez9 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Recommends Pequods as a local pizza option.
- Recommendsu/fallonyourswordkaren in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Says Pequod's or bust.
- Recommendsu/JUICEmanDAN in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Says it's incredible and a distinct style worth trying.
- Recommendsu/tpchiguy01 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Recommends Pequod's and notes the Fullerton bus goes there.
- Recommendsu/dapper_dan_man_ in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026taste
Calls Pequod's slightly less traditional but the best.
- Recommendsu/IAmTheFatman666 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Is a Pequod's guy for deep dish, says it counts.
- Recommendsu/Pecos-Thrill in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025taste
Calls Pequod's a personal favorite, describing it as deep dish meets Detroit style.
- Recommendsu/urameshi113 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Names Pequads as an alternative for a good pie.
- Mixedu/Accomplished-Try-529 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Describes a common workaround of light crust and extra cheese, questioning why it isn't standard.
- Recommendsu/blusun2 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Names Pequod's as their last meal choice.
- Recommendsu/StarMasterAdmiral in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Lists it among four worth trying.
- Recommendsu/shavedaffer in r/food · Oct 2025taste
Says the pizza reminds them of Pequod's, which has a strong following and some call the best.
- Caveatu/chihawks in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Thinks Pequod's is overrated.
- Recommendsu/funfettiprincess in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Pequods as favorite.
- Mixedu/SnooPets3595 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025wait time
Notes the wait at Pequod's is long.
- Recommendsu/kakashirokudaime in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024taste
Thought they disliked deep dish until trying Pequod's.
- Mixedu/quixoticdancer in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Calls Pequod's tasty but more a pan pizza than deep dish.
- Caveatu/backfromsolaris in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Prefers Lou's buttercrust over Pequod's bland, flavorless crust.
- Caveatu/xeonrage in r/chicago · Apr 2024taste
Says Pequod's deep dish always looks burnt.
- Recommends@amma_jamma on X · Oct 2026taste
Says to make the trip for deep dish and praises tavern style too.
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