Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
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Quad Cities-style pizza cut into strips, retractable roof patio
Quad Cities-style pizza cut into strips, retractable roof patio
"Roots is a solid option for dine-in pizza, especially for those who want to rep their love for the Midwest, but aren’t into the deep dish scene. The pies here are Quad Cities-style, which means they’re round but cut into rectangles, and the toppings are under the cheese. The menu is pretty long, and includes a decent selection of salads, mozzarella sticks that frequently appear on social media, plus a rotating roster of pizzas designed by local chefs. A huge bar area, massive rooftop patio, as well as the drink deals and interesting specialty pies are why this is an ideal spot for a group hangout." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor
"Roots continues to spread the gospel of Quad Cities Pizza — pizza cut into strips with a malted crust. This Printer’s Row/South Loop location retains the family-friendly feel of the other locations, but also adds a retractable roof that can take advantage of adults who want their nights to last a little longer. Oh, let’s not forget about those mozzarella sticks. The pizzeria recently added tavern-style pizza to its menu. It’s not the best representation of Chicago’s thin-crust pies, but perhaps more of an introduction to folks who have never tried the pizza." - Ashok Selvam
"Quad Cities Pizza isn’t a gimmick. This style features malted crust and pies cut into strips. Roots Pizza is very kid-friendly, but not at the expense of quality. It’s a unique pizza experience where parents can order simple for the younglings and then indulge in ordering one of the specials with toppings curated by one of a list of top chefs from around the city, including taco pizza, Korean fried chicken, and tikka masala. The salads and cheesesticks are also top-notch. There are locations in West Town and South Loop." - Ashok Selvam
"The Printer’s Row edition of this family favorite includes an outdoor area with a retractable roof. Find the same Quad Cities-style pies that are also available in West Town. There’s a festive atmosphere inside, and kids are welcome." - Ashok Selvam
"This Quad Cities-style pizzeria, which serves thin-crust pies cut into distinctive strips, has earned a place in the hearts of many Chicagoans with locations in South Loop, West Town, Lincoln Square, and Old Town. Known for a family friendly vibe and mammoth mozzarella sticks (shaped into hearts for Valentine’s Day), Roots’ Dearborn Street outpost offers an expansive indoor-outdoor dining space with a high-tech retractable roof." - Ashok Selvam