Billy's Old World Pizza

I originally posted five stars because my calzone was delicious. In retrospect though, I believe the owner overcharged us intentionally. My husband clearly pointed out the menu stated fries were included with his sandwich, but he charged us anyway. Also, my calzone was $17, which included a choice of four toppings (I verified this before ordering). Our bill came to $70??!! I believe he also charged me the extra $3 per topping. One calzone for $17, Italian beef sandwhich about the same, two modelos and a cup of cocoa?! My husband said the sandwhich bread was just a cold hot dog bun with little meat on it. He gave it to our dog because he couldn't finish it. Too bad, I enjoyed the calzone but the deceptive pricing lost him two customers.

The Chicago pizza is amazing. We got the deep dish with sausage and an original pepperoni. I enjoyed watching the game and eating pizza with my family of 5. Give them a try. It's well worth the money.

We got pizza for the whole construction crew and could not stop talking about how delicious it was! Excellent crust, thick cheese, and fresh toppings. It's clear the owner knows what he's doing and has every aspect of his pizza dialed in to bring you an authentic Chicago experience. If you're from the Midwest, Billy's will feel familiar the moment you walk in the door (if you know, you know).

From Wisconsin and recently visited Colorado Springs. We were driving around and noticed Billy's and was hoping for some good pizza. Well they certainly came through. We ordered the Hawaiian on thin crust and it was excellent. My wife and I are all but one piece in our sitting. Owner was very polite and talkative. Very refreshing and I would definitely go again if I get back in town. Highly recommend!

Loved the homemade fresh sauce and dough. Having lived in Chicago and burbs it’s not as sweet as Giordano’s, as best as I can remember, it is a lovely pizza in its own right! You won’t be disappointed! Will be back once I burn off the calories hiking!

If you're in Colorado Springs and love authentic, handmade food—Billy’s Pizza Cafe is an absolute must-visit! I had their homemade Chicago-style pizza, and it blew me away. You can taste the difference in every bite—everything is made from scratch, and they even grind their own meat and stuff their own sausage in-house. That kind of dedication to quality is rare, and it shows in the flavor and texture of the pizza. The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside and doughy in the middle, the sauce was rich and savory, and the sausage? Out of this world. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and food that clearly comes from passion and craftsmanship. Easily one of the best pizza spots I've ever been to. Highly recommend!

Good GOD, what a great business!! Billy's is amazing! I can't believe it's been so long since I've been in. Atmosphere: small, hole-in-the-wall, in a strip mall. Been around forever. Colorado Springs natives likely remember going here as a teen. Food: so unique! Now, I've never had "authentic" Chicago pizza before, in Chicago, but if I had to guess...this is it. The ingredients are so fresh. The meat tastes high quality, and the marinara sauce is absolutely perfect. Service: Billy cares so much. He is of a dying breed of business owners who cares so much about customers. He is friendly and told us to be safe heading home ❤️. I can't say enough positive things about this small business. Go support them! Ps- they have Chicago dogs and will be open for business for the 4th. 🇺🇸 🧨

DELICIOUS authentic Chicago-style pizza! The owner was super friendly and made the pizza fresh to order. I ordered a small Chicago deep-dish style pizza to go and could barely wait until I got home to try it. The cheese pull was several feet long - YUM! This was no surprise bc the portions of the authentic Wisconsin cheese was exactly what I was wanting on my pizza! Delicious oregano flavor in the cheese and sauce. Would definitely order from Billy’s again.

Huge fan of Jim and an even bigger fan of his homemade approach. While it isn't a 5 min process it's worth every second.

We ordered 3 Italian beef sandwiches. Mind you I'm from Chicago and know what a beef sandwich should look and taste like. $17.00 per sandwich got us gray colored meat and flavorless au jus. I couldn't believe how bad it was. I've been going to Billy's for many years and have always enjoyed their food. This time it was not good. I don't know if someone didn't follow the recipe but the quality was just not there for that price. Sorry Billy, you're lost me as a customer.

Do not order the lasagna! overpriced (18$) not freshly made frozen in a very small aluminum pan. No flavor barely fed two people. And to top it off when I came to pick it up, he kept an extra dollar from the change. I didn't notice till I got home and looked at the receipt. I guess he thought he deserved a tip.

Owner is a maniac yelling at people because his food sucks.Buffet was old I mean really old and cold and what food that was there tasted like cardboard.I busted them putting fake reviews up under 1 or 2 names that gave them 5 stars.Save your hard earned money and just don't go.Its a dump.BILLY CLOSE DOWN IT WOULD BE BEST.YOU ARE EMBARRASSING THE ITALIAN WORLD.

Despite the strip mall appearance, this pizza was amazing. The owner was really friendly and connected with each customer. The pizza took 45 minutes to cook but we didn't mind as we watched them making pizzas in the open kitchen. The staff had radio music playing and the tables weren't fancy but absolutely will go back when we come back into town on vacation again. We brought home a lot of pizza so we are excited to keep enjoying it.

Fantastic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, and amazing Thin and Crispy Pizza as well. They have the best marinara sauce I've ever tasted, and the pizza sauce was also fantastic. Highly recommend!

The pizza was really delicious. The red sauce was the best I ever had. Jim was super friendly and kind. He was great with my Grandkids. I loved the pizzeria atmosphere. We didn't have to wait long at all for our food, which was a blessing with hungry boys in tow. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

I had the italian sausage chopped beef sandwich. 10/10. Billy was also down to earth. Cool lil place. And he was pretty fast with my order. Actually held a conversation with him like we knew each other. Definitely going back.

Fresh, made to order Chicago Style Pizza. 4 people shared one pizza and we still had left overs! Locally owned and operated. Owner is running the whole spot as a one man show today, server, cook, busser. Definitely worth a try! I'll be back to try the sandwiches. Old school restaurant vibe great for families looking for a casual mom and pop place to eat that's affordable.

Great, amazing pizza! Fresh ingredients and the best crust! Soo good! We came twice in one week! Prices are very reasonable! If you're looking for great food that's not a chain from a real mom-pop restaurant it's highly recommended! Right off I25 north easily accessible on way to Manitou Springs!

First time trying Chicago style deep dish pizza and it was great! My mom and I loved it. We've come to this restaurant for years but have never gotten the "stuffed" deep dish pizza until now.

The buffet is very good Ht And Fresh will Make You A fresh pizza that you request for the buffet

I'm from Chicago and let me tell you, Billy's is the real deal. Got to try their thin crust pizza and Italian Beef & Sausage Combo. The pizza was excellent and very similar to Giordano's Pizza in Chicago. The crust was crispy, but not cracker thin like a Vito and Nicks in Chicago. Regardless, I was impressed with the pizza and his sauce is top notch. The Combo was flavorful with plenty of oregano in the au jus.

Been here for the first time since this was one of the only places that had chicago style pizza. 100% worth it. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the person who was working there. (REAL nice and friendly guy) The pizza was REALLY good. Sauce was flavorful and you can tell the dough was home made it was so good! I would definitely recommend this place especially if you are looking for chicago style pizza. Family also got calzone and thin crust pizzas and also agreed that their food was great!

I had dinner at Billy's Old World Pizza and tried the Chicago style stuffed deep dish pizza with pepperoni. It was great, but it didn't have much pepperoni. You might want to order double toppings. It also has a lot of crust. You need to really like Chicago deep dish, which I do. The place could use a bit of spiffing up, so don't go there for the atmosphere. The owner was very nice and helpful.

Billy's is a personal experience, when I walked in the door of a pizza place if I can't smell the sauce when I open the door I leave . Needless to say I sat down and ordered a small personal pizza that took me a week at home to eat . Full nostalgia by the slice . Service was immediate and consistent until my pizza was handed to me . Go there hungry if you can't do the red sauce I assure you will have just as good of a pie with there other options

I used to go to this place all the time when I was a Cadet. I've been all over the world since and I still rate this as the best pizza I've ever had (including Chicago deep dish). Glad to see Billy is still around years later. Next time I find my way back to the springs I'm stopping by!

10/10 best Chicago style in the springs, very authentic, will be back, all the meats are grinded in house

Deep dish is out of this world. Truly. Fantastic personable people and the true "this is gonna be good" vibe. 1000% recommend

I loved the meat lovers and flavor was great. However there was so much crust. I would be fine with 50% less crust.

We lived in Illinois for 5 years and let me just say that this pizza is legit! We tried the thin and the deep dish. The sauce is fresh and flavorful, they use a high quality cheese and the dough was everything you'd want. Highly recommend. I took off 1 star for ambiance and cleanliness. Give them a shot!

It was good as the best reviews stated! One thing though, you don't need to order extra cheese. It already has plenty! Jim served us personally and we enjoyed his company as well as the pizza! It was our first time and we will be going back for sure. A little bit of a drive from North C Springs but worth it! The sauce delicious and the crust crispy around the outer edge.

Great pizza. Owner very informative and passionate about Chicago style pizza. Need to experience. Kamust if in Colorado Springs.

Just in case you were wondering, the restaurant is closed until further notice. Called and no answer went to see if it was open and found a handwritten note on the front door. Note says closed for family emergency. Hope all goes well and you will be in our prayers! Will update if no one else does first.

Best gluten-free pizza in town. Jim makes this one from scratch so he needs time to let the dough rise. Call at least an hour ahead or better yet, the day before.

The old adage that you can't judge a book by its cover definitely applies to this restaurant. It's located in a slightly seedy strip mall. The decor is simple. The tables have plastic tablecloths and the food is served on styrofoam plates. There are no premium beers. So what does this place have to offer? Excellent Chicago-style deep dish pizza with friendly service. That's why I go there. Tip: these pizzas take a longer time to make than a standard pizza. Call ahead and order your pizza so that it's ready when you get there. Recommended!

Sweet little spot that takes you back to Chicago and gives you all the feel good tastes and bites you're crave. Happened to meet someone at the farmers market who recommended Billy's and we went the same day. It was a bit of a wait because he was short staffed, but it was well worth it. The signature deep dish Chicago style pizza is superior with homemade red sauce. We also ordered a custom thin and crispy garlic butter pizza that was perfection. We'll definitely be going back to try their dogs next time.

We had a thin crust pizza, and a spicy Italian sausage sandwich. The pizza was great! The sandwich was on the small side, but tasty. We ate in the restaurant. It is old school no frills. I would eat here again.

We had the thin crust special with sausage, mushrooms, onions and green pepper. It was LOADED with all of the above and tons of cheese!!! SO worth the price. Glad we stopped!

the food tasted tasted like toilet water. the service was TERRIBLE, it took almost an hour to get only 4 pasta dishes. The place was run down and disgusting. We ate off school issued silver wear. and don't get me started on the music. they also charged us extra and we don't know why. they even tried to charge us for the ranch dressing for our salads. I wish I could give this place 0 stars.

They are back open and operating after being closed. Italian beef sandwich is guaranteed the best and only authentic chicago Italian beef and cheese I found in the springs.

Jim makes an awesome pizza!!! Fresh ingredients and lots of 'em... always worth the trip!

Owner does not appreciate the customer or reasonable and simple requests. I placed my order for lunch at the restaurant as well as a pizza for my family for later and when the pizza arrived I requested the pizza to go instead of being served at the table. The owner rolled his eyes and shook his head and acted as though I made an unreasonable request, I was taken aback by his behavior. I personally did not appreciate that response or expect that type of behavior from a business owner when I visit and support their business. Needless to say if I'm such a bother to the owner for such a small request then I will not be ordering or stopping in his restaurant again.

We've been on the hunt for authentic Chicago deep dish style pizza in Colorado Springs and the hunt is over. The toppings and sauce were next level and the service was friendly and inviting. We will most certainly be back!

Best place I've ever had pizza was best ever never had Chicago style until now and this is the best ever buffalo wings too are a secret gem on the menu

Amazing lasagna and garlic bread, highly recommend!!!! The deep dish pizza is one of the best I've had. Customer service is top notch!

Nobody does it like Jim does it makes a great pizza and beef. Sandwich Restaurant looks like chicago corner neighborhood Italian pizza shop?

We are from Chicago and very happy to find Billy's Old World Pizza. Owner was very pleasant and the stuffed pizza was huge and delicious. We are going to go back for the Italian Beef soon because we got a sample and it was so good. The back room eating area is pretty basic but it had a Chicago theme which worked for us.

Only place you can get a real Chicago Style Deep Dish in the Springs. Please open one up near Briargate!

If you want authentic Chicago Style pizza, look no further. Jim makes the real deal. The Buffalo chicken wings are simply amazing. Seriously, what are you waiting for? Go get your pizza fix ASAP!

I wished I took a picture of my food each time we went, but we love this place! Great pizza at great prices and is filling! We're from TX and here due to military, but anytime we have guests from out of state we take them here. My husband (whose also a veteran) has gone to Chicago and had pizza there and still said that Billy's is better. I've been to several different cities across the country due to my time while in active duty service and this place has the best pizza of everywhere I've tried.

This is as close to Chicago pizza as you're going to get. To H. E. Double hockey sticks with chains. Billy is the MAN! Whatcha gonna order here ?!? Chicago deep dish of course. Amazing layers of flavor. Not in the mood for pizza? Wings my friend. The wings here are big, oven hot and spicy, with a Chicago flavor that is unique and sooo good. He's got salads, calzones, subs. Good

They do not have a pizza bar anymore. But we went here with a group ordered chicken Parmesan, meatball sub and garlic cheese bread the food was wonderful kinda pricy but so good. Little slow so if your in a rush not a place to go. But owner was super friendly. Definitely recommend

Everything was great, food service was very good. The owner thanked me for my business, you gotta like that.

So yes, this is the only place in the Springs to get Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The pizza's not bad, but the last time i came here, Billy himself kept bothering my wife and I to complain about how much he hated immigrants. Naturally, I'm sure he had a specific skin color in mind, because loudmouth dickweeds like this always do, but my wife immigrated from England, and I'm the son of eastern European immigrants. For chrissake, dude, have the sense to keep your goddamned mouth shut. You lost the business of a former regular plus all of my friends. And i've got a lot of friends in town. I'm glad they Giordano's decided to expand to Denver. I'll just brave I-25 if the craving gets that bad. So, y'know, caveat emptor.

Wowza, the Billy's Italian Beef is the best in town. Ours had the cheese and sweet peppers. The French fries were real potatoes and tasted fantastic. We qualify to declare this place as priceless. Old school Chicago eating, for real.

We carried out a deep dish Chicago style pizza. This was our first pizza from Billy's. It was incredible! We got the combination special with sausage, onions, green pepper and mushrooms. The pizza felt like it weighed 5 lbs. The pizza was wrapped in foil and after our 20 min. drive home it was piping hot. The service was great and I will definitely be ordering from Billy's again.

The chicago deep dish is very good but I dropped stars for these reasons: 1. They have a sign on the door stating masks are required, but the owner & employees care so little for the safety of their customers that they themselves DO NOT wear masks! 2. The prices online are not the same as the prices they actually charge. I was charged $7 more than the online menu states! 3. Pay attention at check out! The person ringing you up will say one price, then charge your credit card a higher amount. Don't be shy to call him out on it.

We drove around looking for a place to eat on a Friday night saw this place way off in the back of the strip mall and decided to take a peek. The owner was so nice! We ate the small Chicago Style Pizza and some meatballs and fresh cut fries to munch on while we waited. Well worth the wait. The crust was perfect. Cheese and sauce were so good! Not too sweet like some people try to make their pizza sauce. This was really good quality sauce and a to die for crust! Thank you Billy's for making our Valentines dinner a success! Can't wait to go back!