Pete's, Montrose
20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pete's receives recommendations for pizza at both Montrose and Western. One diner specifically recommends Pete's #2 on Montrose for pan pizza with a good balance of toppings to dough. Other accounts are mixed, describing an overly thick or underdone pie, a sweet sauce or declining quality. Experiences at Western should not be assumed to describe Montrose.
Address
Pete's Pizza #2, 5847 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Thin square, Pan pizza
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Pete's, Montrose, 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/ragingcicada in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Rates Pete's #2 on Montrose as decent, better than the other nearby options, though none of them stood out.
- Recommendsu/SlagginOff in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Lists it as a solid option.
- Recommendsu/GoodbyeCrullerWorld in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Lists Pete's among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Pete's on Western as a pick for thin square pizza.
- Caveatu/SebastianMagnifico in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024consistency
Says Pete's went downhill and is no longer a consideration.
- Recommendsu/posthumous in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Calls it pretty darn good though not as thin as preferred.
- Recommendsu/SoftBeards in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Recommends Pete's or Armand's.
- Recommendsu/itcanbeanything_ in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Suggests Pete's #2 on Montrose for tasty pan pizza with a good ratio of ingredients to dough.
Show all 24 cited comments
- Recommendsu/natesowell in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Endorses Pete's.
- Mixedu/mimickin_birds in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Says it was okay but a little thicker and undercooked.
- Recommendsu/EducationalShape4975 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Lists Pete's among good choices, saying you can't go wrong.
- Recommendsu/rknicker in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Recommends Pete's.
- Mixedu/Forward-Vegetable-58 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024consistency
Says Pete's is fine but was much better over five years ago.
- Recommendsu/pawgloving in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Agrees Pete's is very good.
- Recommendsu/ChickieCago in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Adds a +1 for Pete's.
- Recommendsu/Unclestupidhead in r/chicago · Nov 2026
Says they preferred Pete's.
- Recommendsu/Logical-Possession10 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Lists Pete's on Western among suggestions.
- Recommendsu/88great in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Names Pete's #2 as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/GJPENE in r/chicago · Aug 2024taste
Prefers Pete's over Tortorice's.
- Recommendsu/Mitch_Darklighter in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Says Pete's on Western is thicker and also offers a double crust for those wanting more.
- Recommendsu/Professional_Show918 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024consistency
Has enjoyed Pete's for over 50 years.
- Recommendsu/skippy_smooth in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names Pete's as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/Flora1910 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Calls the pizza nasty with cardboard crust and overly sweet sauce.
- Recommendsu/oldstyle16ouncer in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Lists Pete's #2 among their picks.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.