Connie's Pizza

First time in Chicago, so I had to try deep dish. Being from NYC, my expectations were high. And while it's nowhere near the best pizza I've had, it was still very good. The restaurant is huge, great for big parties. Also service was good. Food takes a bit to come out, but that's because they're making your order fresh. Would recommend. Wings were solid too.

Despite staying in this area at one point of time and traveling past Connie's Pizza hundreds of times, today was my first time stopping in here to eat. The entire restaurant was very scenic and warm. We had the nicest waiter named Louis that was really kind to my family and heightened our experience at the restaurant. As many know, Connie's is renowned in Chicago and the food today reflected their reputation. We ordered a pan cheese Pizza, cheese widgets, and cheese fries. Everything was excellent!!!

Great deep dish pizza, good local beers, and delicious calamari. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. Service could have been better and more attentive. We had to really flag server down for update on order.

Loved this place. Unique pieces in its decor. Wonder where they are from and what this building was. A nice spacious patio for outdoor seating. That being said, very good pizzas and appetizers. If you are looking at a salad, just choose Connie's special. Others are quite sad, unfortunately. Decent drinks. Very good service !

Wife likes Connie's deep dish pizza best. Today's meal confirmed. In fact, we came back again today after pizza yesterday. We can't get good pizza in Taiwan. Server was a bit lax. Atmosphere - aye outside.

Connie’s is a great restaurant for casual dining with family and friends. This restaurant has a nice decor with lightening that is thoughtfully done. There is a TV screen facing every corner so you can be brought up to the latest progress on Chicago sports or any sports that is currently being played. As for food, I recommend the deep dish Chicago style as it has sausage, pepperoni, onion olives and tasty tomato sauce. It is not overly cheesy which I like. Two slices of this is more than enough for me. I like the Paloma drink for that it is not too sweet and I can taste more of the tequila. The hoppy drink I hop on 90 is very smooth with the hoppy taste. This is overall nicely done.

I wanted to try Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza, it was so good, I loved the thin crust pizza as well and the wings were so flavorful and juicy, Steve was our server, he did great, definitely recommend it and will come back when visiting Chicago again

The food was absolutely delicious. Service was good. My party and I sat on the very lower level where the music was in and out. There were no tvs downstairs. In good company, so the vibe wasn't all that bad.

When you have a taste for old-school pizza and neighborhood, I'm so glad I went to Connie's pizza on Archer Avenue. With great memories of the original Connie's on 26th St./Lowe's, it was amazing to bite into the same outstanding hot fresh sausage pizza like the old days. Our waiter was professional, fun, funny and attentive. This place is HUGE so you're pretty much guaranteed a seat or table any day or night. Plenty of free parking in their lot. Easy to find location and close to White Sox Park for before or after enjoyment at their sports bar or dining rooms. (yep, still White Sox park to us old timers & hood patrons lol)

Upon our arrival, I saw the parking lot & the restaurant was desolate. After we ordered, dining area was filling up! Then, I noticed that patrons were eating their non-pizza entrees! So, my husband talked to a manager. Suddenly, our pizzas finally arrived! Although they were yummy, the wait was about an hour!! We were starving, so I forgot about the pics. As loyal customers from the neighborhood, we were disappointed! Due to this negative experience, the manager gave us a discount off the bills. We were on a double date, so there were 2 bills.

First off, I have to say you know this place is iconic as soon as you walk inside. It's a massive building with lots of old timey decor (feels like an old tire shop or something?). Great place for groups and a good place to stop after a Sox game. While the ambiance is certainly appealing, the pizza isn't quite as special. I enjoyed the stuffed pizza (margherita) as it added a unique dimension to classic deep dish. Otherwise I felt the pizzas weren't as flavorful as other deep dish places in the city. I also may just be partial to caramelized crusts, but their crust style wasn't particularly noteworthy. Still, I'm glad I tried their various pan pizzas to compare. Would order the special chicken salad again. Service was good, even if we came right before closing. Wouldn't go out of my way for the pizzas but definitely worth checking out.

I was visiting town while attending my son's Naval Graduation this week, and WOW!! I absolutely loved the ambience in this place. If my phone wasn't dead while I was there I would've shared some pics however I guarantee you won't be disappointed. The people are friendly and food was great!! They have plenty of seating and observed many groups of people coming g in and out. I tried their calamari, deep dish pizza and bruschetta with no regrets. Bet the atmosphere is even better at night with their pretty lights everywhere and nice decorations. Best food we had all week during our stay.

The service was okay this time, I met with family for a happy birthday celebration and we had family style bread service and Caesar salad, which was good large pasta with red sauce...it wasn't good absolutely no flavor and the pasta noodles were huge. I only tasted the pizza it was just okay. The minestrone soup I ordered was so filling omg they should call it stew! Large chunks of veggies and potatoes beans and ditalini pasta with meatballs it was okay.

This place advertised that they had mini deep dish pizzas. The crust was deep dish. But there was no cheese inside of it at all. In fact, there were bald spots all over the pizza. It was expensive. Such a rip off.

Connie's has some great pizza! We typically order takeout or delivery. My favorite is their Margherita on their original pan. It has olive oil rubbed crust, sliced roma tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, & fresh basil. It's so cheesy and delicious! I don't normally like eating pizza crust but with this one, I love dipping the crust in olive oil with salt and pepper. For takeout/delivery, I suggest ordering ahead of time because it can take a long time for it to be ready. Don't order when you're already hungry!

Finally got to try this Southside staple! I attended a rehearsal dinner at Connie's and could not believe how BIG this place is! Upon pulling in, we saw the adorable patio space complete with string lights and some awesome murals. The inside is perfect for large events - there are multiple rooms and large tables. The staff definitely knows what they're doing too, especially for large groups. Our server did an amazing job for our 20+ party, and was frequently there checking on us and refilling drinks. We started with a caesar side family style. I think this would have been better without all the dressing, it took away from the crunch of the lettuce. The pizza though, was outstanding! I loved the Connie's original pan style. It's the perfect in-between of deep dish and hand tossed. The cheese was crispy and the sausage was delicious. The inside is a little outdated, but I do think it has that old school Chicago charm. I would definitely come back to Connie's!

Ok I had a slice of Connie's for the first time at Solider Field & did not have high expectations, but I ended up loving this slice of pizza so much that I had to come write a review on it. The crust was so flaky, not too doughy and very crunchy. I loved it. Tons of cheese & not too much tomato sauce. Perfection!!! Really good pizza!!!

Good tasting food and good atmosphere. The waiters were attentive and helpful at answering our questions. This is a large restaurant with many people, some were celebrating their birthdays. The decorations and nice too with many lights hanging. The pizzas take about 30-45 minutes to arrive, the normal. The salad is simple but really good tasting; all the food was as expected. Nothing bad to say; it's a good place for a large or small parties.

Connie's Pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. I said what I said. I'm going to fight this one to the death. I won't listen to a word you haters say. You aren't going to change my mind. You absolutely cannot lose with a Sicilian Meat Lovers(Italian sausage, pepperoni, soppressata, and capicola). We always add onions and giardiniera. If I am in a 30-40 minute radius of Chicago I'm gettting a Connie's pizza to go, you can guarantee that! If you get a chance give it a try. It'll change your thinking about Chicago pizza.

Connie's pizza at this flagship location is an iconic marker for Chicago's south side. Fittingly they are also a big seller for the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field just a few blocks away.  I haven't personally had it in ages as it's not near us but we just picked up a big order for a local funeral visitation event.   The pizza was delicious.  There's something special about the cheese that Connie's uses - slightly burnt, always generous, soft and gooey, and really tasty - and it's always been this way.  A loooong time ago, as a student at nearby IIT, I remember having this delicious pizza numerous times in the early 70's. And yes they have been around since 1963, or 60 years, and  congratulations btw on that milestone!  We got 5 original pan varieties (cheese, sausage, pepperoni, veggie, and super) and a Sicilian pizza.  Original pan is their signature pizza per Ivan who manned their carryout station.  Ivan btw was a friendly and helpful young man for our order and thank you Ivan.  Upon request he also helpfully provided 40 disposable plates and utensil sets with our order.   I thought their signature was thin but I could easily have mistaken their thin for original pan in the old days.  It's ordered in equal amounts anyway by their customers.  If you notice the size of their restaurant, their well setup carryout operation, and their huge delivery fleet, you will realize that they do a big volume business. The only downside (minus 1 star) is that the pizza is on the pricey side given the copious competition out there.  14" is also the largest size that they do.   The 14" pizzas range from $26.99 for cheese, $30.24 for sausage or pepperoni, and $35.98 for the super.  But do check them out for a distinctively good pizza and a Chicago original.

Had another great time at Connie's pizza.I honestly LOVE this place.Pizza is delicious.Place is HUUUUUUGE!!! My last time here I ate on their outside patio.Tonight Im dining inside.WHOOOOAAAH!!! This place is HUUUUUUGE!!! I literally kinda got lost on my way back from the bathroom and so did my buddy.lol.And our server Memo was just straight up ON IT!! Everything we asked for was at our table within minutes.GREAT JOB MEMO!!! We will be requesting you next time.Thank you,Connie's pizza!!!

Over all the food here is okay at best. My family and I ordered a pan pepperoni, wings, house salad and fries when we walked in to be ahead of the game. We waited 45 - to an hour for the pizza, the fries were over cooked, the wings were okay. My family and I stood for pure common courtesy.. The place itself is staffed very well but I'm assuming the staff cannot keep up with the flow of customers... unfortunately being a Chicago staple doesn't always mean great at everything. Maybe next Connie's .. maybe next time..

I've finally found a restaurant that knows how to make Chicken Parmesan. The Chicken Vesuvio is also excellent.

Food taste great freshly made, great Service reasonably priced plenty of parking. You can order to go and pick up at window with you leaving your car

Our pizza came cold, with barely any cheese and the smallest 10" you would ever see. I had to add more marinara sauce, garlic and oregano from home. The pizza was dry! It's what I would expect from a frozen pizza but not coming from the restaurant. Extremely disappointing.

Definitely a great family experience delivery or dine in wise. Beautiful ambiance and even better staff!!!

Good deep dish, good service, good space! I totally recommend giving it a try if visiting Chicago.

Connie's Pizza is an absolute gem when it comes to satisfying your pizza cravings. Let me tell you, Connie's Pizza not only met my expectations but exceeded them in every possible way. I am thrilled to share my exceptional dining experience at Connie's with this glowing 5-star review! PIZZA! First and foremost, the pizza at Connie's is nothing short of perfection. The crust was beautifully crisp on the outside and wonderfully fluffy on the inside. It struck the perfect balance between thickness and thinness, providing a delightful texture that had me craving more. The sauce was rich, tangy, and bursting with flavor, while the cheese was perfectly melted and added a creamy touch to every bite. Whether you prefer classic cheese or adventurous toppings, Connie's offers a wide range of options to suit every palate. The menu at Connie's is not limited to just pizza, though. They also offer a variety of other mouthwatering Italian dishes. Their pasta dishes are cooked to perfection, and the homemade sauces elevate each plate to new heights. The salads are fresh and vibrant, providing a refreshing accompaniment to the hearty main courses. No matter what you choose, you can trust that each dish is prepared with love and passion. Service: The staff members are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They are always ready to provide recommendations and ensure that you have an enjoyable dining experience. The warm and inviting ambiance of the restaurant adds to the overall charm and makes you feel right at home. Not sure why Connie's has such low reviews. I a native born Chicagoan truly recommend it. I drive 45/1hr to eat at Connie's. It truly deserves a 5/5 rating. Whether you're looking for a cozy family dinner or a casual night out with friends, Connie's Pizza is the place to be. Trust me; you won't be disappointed! FYI- Fantastic Patio for Summer Nights

We normally order takeout, their pizza is always delicious You can never go wrong with Connie's. Their staff are always friendly and the restaurant clean and well lit.

On June 23 2024 called the restaurant gave name for reservation. I arrived lady at door said I don't have your name for reservation so whoever answered phone took my name but didn't put down so I had no reservation had to wait. The young lady at front door had bad attitude she was arguing with a customer. The waitress came to table took my order she never came back to see if we needed a refill on anything. The pizza very good but the service is very bad they need to have meetings on how to better serve people when they eat in .

World's smallest pizza for the most expensive price. Counterperson was less than less than honest about size of pizza. Ingredients were sparse and less than tasty. Would never order deep dish pizza from Midway store again a big disappointment. Poor representation of Chicago.

I almost accidentally ran into the restaurant with an ice cream but caught the staff member smirking at my treat as he sought to seat my party. I noticed a "$20 gratuity for desserts" sign, made a beeline for the door and wolfed down the rest of my ice cream before returning. I recognize my negligence but I wish the staff member were more upfront about the policy rather than be smug and intentionally try to bill me for it later. It's just such a disingenuous enforcement that can leave a sour taste in the mouths of well-meaning patrons. I didn't miss too much as my friends ordered a 7" pepperoni and cheese deep dish pizza to split. I entered around 5:55pm. It took an eternity for us to receive our pizza. I don't blame them for taking a long time. It can take a while if the pizza is fresh but we mentioned to the server multiple times that we had a flight to catch as he kept goating us to upgrade our pizza size. In the end we received our pizza around 6:41, nearly a full hour from when we ordered. I'm not native to Chicago but I'm not sure what we received counts as deep dish. The crust was very thick, almost like a bread. The cheese and tomato sauce layers were thin. The pizza was certainly not served in a deep dish. Rather, it was served on a plate. I think this restaurant would be akin to going to Olive Garden for Italian food. I definitely don't mean to bash on the chain as a whole. Could just be this location. But.. yeah - definitely not the place to go as a tourist. Expensive and not what we were looking for. And we didn't have the best experience with the staff members.

My experience at Connie's Pizza was nothing short of remarkable. This cozy restaraunt has left me with a stunning impression of how a pizzeria should operate. This location features hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, an extensive wine list, and desserts that will beg you to come back for more. Pull up a chair or sit on the floor. Connie's knows how to get down.

First things are due. Huge kudos for Teresa Gallegos and Tim, pictured. There outstanding friendliness and warmth made my day end a very pleasant manner which was not otherwise during my stay in Chicago. I had a mini build your own pizza with chicken and mushrooms. That is my usual simple pizza configuration and I must say that Connie's use prime ingredients and take making pizza seriously. I still have burns on my palate from how fast I ate mine. It was that delicious. If I ever come back to Chinatown, you bet I will come back to Connie's. The atmosphere at Connie's is very chill and mellow excellent for families. A+, will recommend.

Dear Connie's Manager Edgar, Your hospitality, professionalism, and service was fantastic! You helped make our engagement dinner party special, comfortable and easy! We had about 30 guests, they did their best to seclude our section and did an excellent job of being super attentive to us and our guests. The ambiance was decorated nice and festive, really instagrammable for all my content creators! The food was delicious, We ordered the Family Feast Package and thought it was a good amount of food and was very affordable especially during these times. They allowed us to also put up our welcome sign and semi decorate which was soooo dope! I appreciate all you did to make our day beautiful! We recommend you guys to anyone considering hosting an event, my friend is youtuber and did an excellent job of vlogging part of our engagement (featuring the restaurant) if you are interested to see please click, like and share :) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcm2_SZhHs4) We look forward to hosting more events with you. Thank you, Mikehia and Michael Silverstein

Took myself here on a personal date because I felt lonely lol their service is great and food is great. Very nice people will go again when I get time!

It seemed staff was more concerned with going home on a Friday instead of serving the customer. Waiter tells me it's last call as soon as we sat @ 930pm & then says something along the lines of "yeah some people aren't trying to stay here all night on a Friday night." Then 25 more customers walk in & order alcoholic drinks so clearly they were trying to get me out of there. Not going back. Pizza was bland. Garlic bread cheese was small portion........charged me $1.25 for extra cup of marinara sauce. Again, pizza was nothing special. Ordered the deep dish

My favorite Pizza in Chicago. I live 2 blocks from Home Run Inn Pizza so I dont get to Connies often but when I do its a treat. The reason I gave 4 of 5 stars. My wife was at Connies with some old coworkers on a Saturday afternoon and I asked her to bring me home a small pizza. She did and the pizza was excellent but the bill wasnt. $23.74 for the pizza $2.79 for the tax. Heres the part that knocked down your score $4.27 added on for a tip. You added a 18% tip for bringing a small pizza to a table that was leaving you a tip for the meal they already had.Total $30.80. Thats about the same price for a large pizza at Home Run Inn for a large pizza. Is this standard practice at Connies or did your server just scam my wife ? I have never seen a tip added to a carry out without the customers permission.

Maryland checking in to one of the iconic city Chicago Illinois- so what do you eat that is Chicago unique well Chicago are famous for there deep dish pizza but where I go to try such a pizza. Well we drove around in Chicago and you yes there is bunch of pizzeria sells or claim that there deep dish is good. Well I had tried Unos deep dish and now I had tried Connie's and my goodness I have to tell you Connie's by far is the I mean THE iconic deep dish pizza. I ordered the Italian beef Giardinera i finally sinker my teeth into it and I was like ohhhh yes it looks good and it tasted as it looks but even better. Definitely a must try. By the way Connie's told me that they shipped outside of their state so I will definitely look into it when I get back to Maryland. I will come again to iconic food of Chicago.

Came for a New Years Eve dinner and left unsatisfied. When you first walk in you get a nasty stench and it doesn't go away. Service was slow and sluggish. Drinks were not delightful, the lemonade is not lemonade. I asked for water and they usually serve it in a pitcher But they took my cup to the back. Overall the pizza was okay tasted similar to Giordanos, nothing too crazy.

Horrible service. I went to the drive thur for a salad and waited 40 min. I left my name and telephone for a manager or owner to call and no one called me. When I went home I seen a hair in my salad. Disgusting No return call! Horrible

Waited 45 minutes even though we knew what we ordered and that we were coming in advance. They came with too few pizzas and bad quality pizza. The pizzas wouldn't cut right and the cheese would fall off the pizza if you picked them up. The inside was only nice because the waitresses were bad but the male waiters were passive aggressive and inconsiderate. Overall a terrible place to visit.

My girl lived by this place her whole life and we went here for the first time. Decent deep dish pizza. Prices are expense but everything is going up. This place gets packed during Father's Day and Mother's Day you can't reserve a table. Calamari was ok they weren't much squid in it they had deep fried jalapeños or My girl lived by this place her whole life and we went here for the first time. Decent deep dish pizza. Prices are expense but everything is going up. This place gets packed during Father's Day and Mother's Day you can't reserve a table. Calamari was ok they weren't much squid in it they had deep fried jalapeños or something in them.

We were actually super happy with our experience! My parents were visiting from out of state and loved that there was a parking lot attached. The restaurant is HUGE so we did have to wait a bit between contacts with the server and he forgot to bring us silverware but aside from that, everything was great. We all enjoyed our entrees and the complimentary bread was hot and delicious! It looks unassuming but it was very good! I've also ordered their thin crust in the past and it's super tasty! A little cheese-heavy but good! Huge menu so we may be back to try more! Overall great family spot.

There crust is not very thin and it tastes like the cardboard it came in. The topping were pretty good..

Our family went to Connie's on a Sunday night and the entire experience was terrible. The service was very slow (2 hours) and the sliced chicken on the salad was pink and undercooked. The pizza was mediocre but every thing else was no better than frozen food.

Delicious pizzas! Build your own pizza or order their pre-set pizzas. All are yummy! Ingredients are fresh. The location on Archer Ave is great for dining in or pick up. Spacious for dine in and pick up is quick if your order ahead. Join their rewards for pizza specials! Plenty of parking in their private lot.

Terrible delivery. Terrible service. Got a pizza destroyed through delivery. Called to report it and was told sometimes they don't keep their shape. This thing was carried on its side or something. Their only remediation was to offer to 'exchange' it. So to sit around hungry for an hour hoping they don't mess it up again. No refund or anything. Spent over $30 just to get this.

Joined my friend and her family for her birthday party. She had a large party that was accommodated via reservations (two weeks in advance) for a Friday evening. When we arrived the tables were set, the waiters led us straight to our designated party area. The room instantly felt cozy and family friendly. Lights are hung in the ceilings and they have a few Instagram worthy areas for cute pictures. The GM even went out his way to take group pictures in a few of these areas. The waitress was attentive and the manager and other waiters also checked in. Very attentive and always ensured to ask if we needed anything else. Salads and pizza were served upon the Birthday gal's cue. Drinks were a little slow to arrive but for a waitress working with such a large party, it was understandable. They held a cake for us in the back and even helped to cut and serve the cake afterwards. Now about the pizza and bread. DO try the bread. So good! The deep dish pizza was better than the thin crust. I think it's really the way they make their pizza-- it's fluffy on the inside, with a nice crisp on the outside. Would recommend as a family friendly and good for large parties.

In my opinion, I don't think an hour wait is worth the food if you have a party of 8. If y'all are looking for a better place to eat pizza, sandwiches, or even pasta go to Ricobene's just down the street. I took into consideration that there was another party of 8-10 there yesterday but they looked really slow. We even came as soon at they opened around 11 am yesterday. The food wasn't that good for what we paid for. As a former server, I wouldn't charge gratuity for making us wait a long time. We ordered our food at 11:30am and got our food at 12:45pm. We were about to walk out but it finally came. From there after the food was delivered our server Edwin didn't even bother to come back and get us more waters. The place is nice but just us waiting that long and still being charged the gratuity left a bad taste for this place.

Pizza was changed it wasnt good! Used to be a pillowy bready crust with high quality sauce and a blanket of cheese. Not now it was undercooked, the sauce tastes wierd, the crust wasnt quality wasnt there, the worst was the salty salty greasy cheese they now. Come on Connies!

This is the first deep dish I tried in Chicago I actually liked. The crust was crispy, the cheese had a great flavor, the sauce was so good with just a hint of sweetness. Calamari appetizer was great as well, lightly breaded not overwhelming. House salad was a good balance to the meal. Our server Felipe was nice and accommodating. Highly recommend! It has such a cute interior as well. I also enjoyed it was outside of the "city", felt much homier.

Best pizza in Chicago!!! Very clean. Quick service. Pizza and appetizers are tops. Love the crust!

Carry out Thin crust was soggy right out of oven. Meat lovers had large slices of ham between sauce and crust. Result? All toppings slid off crust.

Food and drinks were delicious. Spicy Pepper Steak fettuccine was surprisingly good. I plan to return since the menu has so many food and beverage options.

Nothing special about this pizza; certainly not worth $20 for a small thin crust 6-slice pie! The crust wasn't terrible but not wonderful either, which is what makes it a Chicago staple; I wish I were a bigger fan of deep dish, which might have been a better option. Service was good considering they had a large crowd at the table next to us...

The service was ok ( I have had better here before, in fact always) The waitress took are order. Drinks were brought. Usually we get bread to eat before the pizza ( because it does take some time) but today nothing. Ordered a middle weight large sausage, a small middle weight cheese and a small thin crust to go. The large middleweight sausage pizza's crust was so thin I couldn't believe it. It was as flat as a cracker. It was like the crust never rose. I have been going to Connies for about 50 yrs. I know what the texture of the pizza crust should be. It wasn't just me that something was wrong with the crust. The manger came over and said it was right but I was not a happy $86 camper tonight