Cowabunga! Pizza Pies

NY style pizza where you can pick up a quick slice for $7. The place is small with Teenage mutant ninja turtles theme. So of course I ordered the Rafael (sausage, mushroom, jalapeños and pickled red onions. Very tasty. Different from Chicago style and taste like the pies I had in New York. Bring the kids or your parents for some old ninja turtles nostalgia and enjoy the wonderful pizza.

Food tasted great, the staff was friendly, and I loved the aesthetics to this place! I saw the King of Fighters arcade machine on the side and thought that was cool since you don't see those kinds of things nowadays. I had the Surf Ninja slice and went back for the Michelangelo slice

I CAN’t WAIT TO RETURN A revolutionary NY style pizza in the Bridgeport neighborhood and Chicago. Traditional pizza maker’s beware…… One size only or by the slice,that’s it. Outstanding ingredient combinations.Quite out of the ordinary. Quality good,Service good, Decor unique.Check out the 1963 Volkswagen beetle parked in front. My only complaint is the limited Wednesday through Saturday operation. AWARDED 2.5 STARS ON A SCALE OF 3 “COWABUNGA DUDE KUPSIANAHA WOO HOO”

Cowabunga Pizza Pies on 31st isn’t just the best pizza in Chicago—it’s a full-blown time warp of nostalgia and flavor! Every inch of the shop is a tribute to the 90s, and every slice is a masterpiece. From the crispy-yet-chewy crust to the perfectly balanced toppings, no detail is missed. I’ve tried them all, and not a single one disappoints. If you’re looking for the ultimate pizza, don't go anywhere else. You'll be glad you did! Every slice is a testament to Shawn's passion and craftsmanship.

This is a fairly small space but the flavors are huge, and so are the slices of NY-stule pizza. I like the TMNT themed slices and they were all very good. My favorite was their take on classic Chicago italian beef and giardeneria (Shredder). The meat lovers (pepperoni, sausage, bacon & ham) slice was also really delicious; this was the Leonardo. The last slice was their Cowabunga slice, akin to supreme pizzas with sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, red onions and green peppers. The flavors was all there. I had these slices at home and reheated in an air fryer, which made the crust a bit crispier than traditional NY soft & chewy crust. Either way, the quality ingredients made for an excellent experience.

This new neighborhood pizza spot is a hidden gem! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a clean and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff goes above and beyond—not just providing great service but also engaging in friendly conversation and genuinely valuing customer input. For under $20, you can enjoy two large slices of authentic New York-style pizza and two cans of soda—a great deal for such high-quality food. With 12 different pizza styles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. The flavors, the crispy crust, and the perfect balance of toppings make each bite memorable. Overall, this place offers more than just great pizza—it delivers a warm, community-driven experience that will keep me coming back for more!

I had been wanting to try this place since it opened because I drive by it everyday and I was so excited when I decided that today was the day! Every slice of pizza I tried was very fresh. That's fantastic. My favorite slice was the April O'Neil, although it has too much garlic or the garlic should be roasted to calm the flavor down. That doesn't mean I wouldn't order it again,  next time I'd order a whole April O'Neil, light on the garlic, modded with pineapple and bacon while I'm at it. The Donatello does a good job of showcasing the spinach, which is really surprising because normally I can't really taste it enough to make it one of my choice ingredients. But the problem again, like the April O'Neil, the garlic is very heavy. Matter of preference? I don't know but it wouldn't necessarily stop me from getting it again. Just a slight mod needed for my taste. The Donatello claims to be a "Sophisticated Slice", which I would disagree. This slice, and the rest for that matter, taste pretty kid safe and not adventurous at all, save the heavy garlic issue. This was kind of a let down for me because I was really hoping for a high end culinary experience after reading Master Cowabunga Pie's bio on the website. The Cowabunga Special tastes just like I'd hoped - like bowling alley Deluxe pizza, which in my life has never let me down. I feel like I could eat 100 slices of this one. No complaints. The Master Splinter pretty much tastes like a light, Smoked Gouda - kind of baconish. Simple but lovely. The rest of the slices I tried, Raphael,  Surf Ninja & Leonardo taste pretty much like a variation of the Cowabunga Special, instead with hints of pineapple, ham, sausage or jalapeno. I'm glad the ham was cubed instead of round sliced so it doesn't overwhelm. The sausage is what you'd expect. Cumin heavy. Issues and things: One of the slices was burned on the bottom. Whatever, dude! I can't really taste the crust or the sauce in any of the slices, except the April O'Neil or if I'm eating just the crust. The amount of sauce is probably a matter of preference, but I do love the feel of the crust and I like that it's more of a vehicle to get everything that's on it in my mouth. I'm just used to getting more flavor from the crust. Again, probably a matter of preference. The crust, when eaten by itself is really spectacular. It's perfectly salted and buttered. After trying it I would totally order garlic Parmesan bread sticks and sauce if they sold them...and where's the sauce on the pizza? Maybe I'm just used to sauce slathered, Chicago style Pizza. Maybe I have to think about it more as if I am tasting the sauce and crust but they're so perfectly balanced with the toppings that it doesn't take away from the rest of the experience because when it comes to flavor, nothing really was missing. My "issue" is based on what I'm used to tasting here in Chicago. Now that I put it this way I think this pizza has snuck it's way into my heart. Whoa Master Cowabunga Pie, how did you do that? Genius! Side note: My fiancêe loved loved loved all the pizza's except the chicken on the April O'Neil. Her favorite was the Donatello! Lol. She thinks the amount of garlic is perfect. She also mentioned that the last time we had pizza this good was when there was a pizza place called "Pizza Fried Chicken Ice cream" across the street from Cowabunga where the 3LP restaurant is for now. That's some serious praise because we were bummed when that place closed!

Ninja fans and kids who grew up in the 80s/90s will have a blast from the past here. Love that this is one of the rare places you can get a quick NY slice around. Owner and staff are very nice, service is quick, crust is delicious. So glad to have them in the neighborhood!

As someone who has grown up in the Bridgeport area(with tons of great pizza over the years - Lina's, Ricobene's, Phil's, etc) - it's refreshing to get a different style of pizza in the area. This NY style pizza spot is small, although it is very cool with the ninja turtle theme, the large variety of pizza slices, and the extremely friendly customer service. Today I got two slices(one cheese and the pepperoni/sausage). The pizza is fresh, very little flop + great crunch, the ingredients all work well together. For two slices of pizza cost around 15$, which is fair - nothing is cheap anymore. I love the small outdoor sitting area, I love the effort put into the interior, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more. Seeing as this is on 31st street, parking should be manageable although I had to walk a block + to find parking - no biggie :) So whether you're in the Bridgeport area or visiting for a white Sox game, or just want NY style pizza in Chicago - definitely worth your effort to come out and check this spot out!

This is a cool retro spot reminds me of the childhood I was reliving oh yeah the pizzas pretty awesome also novel pizza names after the Mutant Ninja Turtles The pizza was NY slice and you can choose from about 13 choices which made it fun and challenging guess I'm gonna have to make that trip soon The crust is perfect and the chew is perfect toppings are abundant and flavorful good play on flavors Minimal seating inside and the outside is a few benches to enjoy your uniquely named and flavorful pizza Good addition to the Bridgeport area

Tl;dr: delicious, accurate New York style thin crust, fair price, fast, no-frills Bridgeport vibes, friendly owner. We got the Italian beef pizza. 12 slices, $38, 18 minutes from order to my mouth, so big it could barely could fit in the box. I was really hungry and there's still enough left over for dinner. The crust is the star and it's New York style - the only other place in the city afaik that does crust this well is Jimmy's in Ravenswood. Certainly nowhere else south of the loop. Good ratio of toppings to crust. Toppings aren't too big, giardiniera mildly spicy. Sauce is a bit on the sweeter rather than acidic side. Owner seems really committed to the Bridgeport community. He was super open to feedback and community engagement. We sat outside on the picnic tables in sidewalk. There's a small counter space inside but otherwise it looked like most people took their food to go. Only criticism: you have to buy water. They wouldn't refill our water bottles from the tap. To the owner(s): consider allowing folks to refill their water bottle, as this promotes more pizza consumption.... Overall a great place, and I'm so glad they're in the neighborhood.

Hidden Gem Alert! I love checking out local spots that actually live up to the hype--and this Ninja Turtle-themed pizza joint definitely does. I passed by one day and was instantly intrigued, and now I've been back three times. Every visit has been a hit. The customer service is always top-tier--super friendly and welcoming. The place is small, but it's just the right size to grab your food and go. And the pizza? Unique flavors that will not disappoint. A fun, tasty experience every time.

Of course it's teenage mutant ninja turtles themed and decorated. Straight fire New York style pizza. Fast, nice service for some slices or more, with some seating inside and outside but not a very big place at all. Went in to try on a Wednesday around 2:30pm and was in and out in like 5 minutes, there was one customer ahead of me and many types of slices available. I went with the cowabunga special and the Raphael slice, love them both. My car ride was like 10 minutes so the only thing I would do differently is probably get them to leave my pizza in the oven a little bit longer (which I'm sure isn't a problem, I like my pizza crispier). Other than that, I loved the sauce, sausage cubed style, and the flavor of their crust.

Great new pizza spot that just opened in Bridgeport, just down the street from Maria's on 31st. It's been a welcome addition to the neighborhood, specializing in NY style slices, to compliment the more traditional Chicago pizza style places that are already in the area. They have a wide variety of topping choices, with various meats and sauces and vegetables on top. I've tried 4 different ones so far, all really good. While the inside is small, it's filled with a ton of 80s/90s nostalgia, from retro video games to VHS tapes to other cool decorations on the walls. The owner is very cool and friendly, and seems like this was definitely a passion project of his to start. The only downside is that it's only open half the week. Hopefully as it grows in popularity it will be open more days. Will definitely become a regular here!

Since Cowabunga opened, we have had their slices and pies. The quality of the pizza is great, the taste wonderful. I like the thin crust - the cheese to dough ratio is perfect. It's not tavern-style, so don't expect a crispy crust all the way through. We stopped by when they first opened to check it out and it was so nice to pick up a slice of the Donatello and enjoy it under the sun. The slices are large and you can be satisfied by 1-1.5 slices. I'm definitely looking forward to enjoying some good pizza on a warm Summer afternoon! We bought two pies yesterday - cheese and pepperoni. Our friends and their kiddos loved it! The complimentary garlic sauce was a huge hit, there wasn't enough to go around. The pies are 20 inches, so 1 pie can feed a lot. If you're comparing apples to apples, the prices are comparable to other pizza places nearby, assuming the other places don't have some sort of special or deal going on. The interior is small and cozy, you can see them making the pizzas right there. Order at the counter and wait for your pizza. They have a few stools by the window, but otherwise expect to grab and go. There are sometimes tables on the sidewalk. There's also a nearby park where you can picnic. You can also order online. They've been selling out and their phones get tied up during the rush, so it's best to pre-order your pizza online. It's a real family affair and nice to support a small business, run by people living in the area. Join the loyalty rewards program and keep coming back! We definitely plan to!

Love love love the atmosphere, the creativity, the pizza everything about this place brings back childhood memories highly recommend trying them out you won't regret it

Best NY style pizza on the Southside! Love the display case of fresh slices of their Teenage Mutant Turtle pizzas (and they were selling well while waiting for two pies)

Slaps. Absolutely slaps. Great food. Great service. Cash/card accepted. Lots to look at and an O.G. Nintendo to play while you wait. Limited seating at a window counter. Nice to have a new business and restaurant on this side of Bridgeport. Wishing them nothing but success!

Love the theme. My wife is a big fan so this was great for her. Staff were awesome. The food is great. NY style pizza. I'm a diehard Chicago style pizza girl but this was great. It was even good when we reheated. We will be back.

Was excited to finally get in here and was not disappointed... pizza was out of the world , ninja turtles and vintage video games awesome . Rock and punk music goes well with the pizza . Owners and his assistant awesome people . Felt like I have known them for an awhile . Can't wait to back

The pizza wasn't bad. I guess I was just expecting more since it was a whole ninja turtle theme going on. I love the ninja Turtles, but I love pizza even more. I felt like this was a pretty average slice of pizza. Considering the neighborhood that the pizzeria is in. Compared to Ricobene's, Connie's , and Phil's. It just seems pretty mid. I know it's a New York style pizza. Maybe it's unfair to compare it against other Chicago style pizza. I only tried New York style pizza twice here in Chicago. I will say, this one was my least favorite out of the two. Maybe I should've ordered one of their specialty pizza. Maybe that would've helped with my experience. Also, I had it delivered. Maybe next time I will actually go to the place and sit down. I'll give it another try but I'm in no rush to go back anytime soon.

Perfection! Great local pizza- and priced right. Friendly people and great for all ages.

This place was so needed in Bridgeport! It is very kid-friendly and they offer an incentive for book reports and summer reading. The pizza slices are so tasty. You can tell everyone who works here really enjoys their job since everyone is so friendly. This place is great for sitting outside at one of the shared picnic tables out front. Highly recommend!

Great pizza with a perfect crispy, chewy crust. The owner is super friendly and the pizzas are huge. New neighborhood gem.

First time to this restaurant, we ordered grilled chicken gyro and cheese steak gyro and a side of fries to share, I really thought the food was excellent and not overpriced. Even the unsweetened iced tea had an excellent flavor. Will definitely be back to try some other stuff.

So I couldn't respond to the owner responding to my initial review, I don't like sweet pizza sauce. I actually prefer a homemade marinara and I named Vito & Nicks and Piquods as points of reference when it comes to quality and taste. NOT Phil's. I don't even like tavern style from the south side because most places tend to make their sauce really sweet. I do appreciate the feedback, lets us locals know small business owners care about the customers opinion. ‍

Pizza is delicious!!! Great ingredients, thin crust, and overall service Great!!! The ambiance is nice close to IIT, enough street parking. Love it!!!

Interesting little spot for a quick slice. It's a New York style slice which you don't get a lot of in Chicago. Great staff in there always ready to assist and take your order.

Holy cow dude! Their pizza shreds! They get busy and If they're over capacity, the website won't process your order and you 'll have to place one for the next day or go there in person, order at the counter, jam on punk and Nintendo, and wait. I'm a die hard Chicago pizza fan from thin cracker crust to deep dish. Never really enjoyed NY style till Cowabuga and it was delish. Yes, this place even beats the pants off certified pizzerias. Ingredients fresh, crust crispy with just the right amount of elasticity while moist. Ate it second day out of the fridge and it was just as good if not better - the true test for pizza.

10 outta 10. Cheese stretches, crust is thin, parmesan in the fridge, the slice folds and the sauce makes the pie. Love it. Best slice in the neighborhood.

Tried a slice before they'd opened. They stopped by the bar and brought in a few pies for everyone to try. I tried the one with grilled chicken. Normally, I don't believe in chicken on pizza, but it was delicious. It had fresh garlic and spinach, too. It is very fresh and tasty. Not greasy and heavy. Niiice.

Love the concept and bringing some NY style pizza to Bridgeport. The different varieties of pizza are nice to choose from and I like that you can get a slice vs a whole pie. I love that they have a rewards program. My first purchase through Toast was buy one slice, get one free. I ordered ahead for my slices and was pretty surprised to see my pick up time was over an hour and a half later. Seemed odd considering I figured the pizza slices were likely already made and just needed to be heated; I assumed I'd be able to pick up within 15 minutes. When I showed up, it was a little confusing to figure out how to get the pick up order. It's a small space and there were a good number of people in there. When you order ahead at many places, you are able to skip the line to just run in and out quickly for your order. The owners young kids (I assume) were helping out, and they were doing a good job considering how busy the place was. You could tell they were hustling and really trying to present as professional as possible. One thing that was odd was I wanted to order a slice of cheese and the shredder, but Toast had both listed as sold out. When I got to the place, they had slices of both of those options available. I was a bit disappointed by that. I ended up ordering the Michelangelo and the Master Splinter. Slices came out hot and stayed hot during my 5 minute drive home and throughout eating it. I also saw other pies coming out of the oven steaming. No complaints on the Splinter - it was solid. As for the Michelangelo, I think I'd probably just got plain cheese next time. Also, the crust was a lot thinner than the Splinter was which caused it to get overly done. I noticed while they were packaging my slice, someone snapped off part of the crust and threw it in the garbage. Once I got home, I quickly realized why. I tried folding the slice in half and the crust shattered, which was unfortunate. I didn't end up finishing that, but hey, I got a slice for free anyway so no big deal. All in all, I think I would've been better off just walking in and waiting vs ordering ahead online. I would definitely go back and assume some of these issues will get worked out as they continue to find their groove. Everyone was very kind and friendly. I would recommend! Seems like a nice family owned business with a lot of potential. I love when we get new and delicious places in the neighborhood!

Place is absolutely amazing top to bottom. Customer service is great through the door. The vibe is nice and chill. The pizza is so different than what we're used and it's perfect. This place is going to completely monopolize the area.

Owner said the pie was right out the oven, but my first bite was cold. I'm just saying that alone rob me of the taste and subpar ingredients in the pie.

Excellent pizza! We went there on a late night just to get a cheese slice, and the guys were in there cooking it up. Super chill and down to earth and the place is so dope. My silly girlfriend dropped her pizza on the counter on accident and they gave us another slice for free which was so nice of them because she was about to break down in tears! We will definitely be back to try the other slices!

I was driving by and saw some people eating pizza on the sidewalk and was curious so I stopped by. I tried the cowabunga special, it was amazing! The flavor is like Costco combo pizza, but the thin dough was crispy and flavorful. Owner is super chill, I cannot wait to come back and try other slices!

Amazing Pizza Amazing vibes Amazing People best pizza in Bridgeport!!!!!!!! Cowabunga!

Great pizza, great service and good atmosphere. Always good to support small and local businesses. Thank you.

Such a great addition to the neighborhood. Great slices and options, friendly staff, ninja turtles to watch while you eat. Small space but just felt cozy and happy in there.

"Amazing pizza with incredible flavors! The owners are so kind--it feels like walking into your aunt's house. A long-overdue gem in the neighborhood!"

This was some of the best pizza I've had in many years. The only pizza that even compares, in my opinion, are the higher quality pizza joints in NYC like Juliana's or Grimaldi's in Brooklyn. The flavor is rich and tasty. The ingredients are fresh. The service is quick and welcoming. I can see this becoming one of the most popular Chicago joints in the years to come.

Pizza is fantastic! The owner and crew are very friendly. Love this place for our neighborhood!

The service was the first thing that jumped out and they are attentive and patient with you order. I ordered the Cowabunga Special which was like a specialty slice and it was phenomenal. The crust crispy and doughy at the same time and the toppings were fresh. the Ninja turtles then is also nostalgic. They have a NES with Ninja turtles being playable so the vibes are really great. Wonderful place and I will eat lunch there frequently!

This is a small spot on the Bridgeport neighborhood with 90s nostalgia packed in. I tried the Pepperoni (always a classic) as well as the April O'Neal (chicken, white sauce and other ingredients) and both were delicious! A good change of pace from the usual Pizza places, this New York style Pizza joint is surely to be​ a neighborhood staple. Highly reccomeneded!​​