Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
1610 S Kellogg Ave, Ames
(515) 232-6900
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MA'S LASAGNA
Silky ricotta, signature red sauce, Italian sausage, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses.
BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR
Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken breast on a crisp caesar salad with shaved parmesan, diced tomatoes and croutons. Enjoy with caesar dressing.
DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Four layers of chocolate cake & rich fudge frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar & a strawberry.
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Italian sausage & ground beef meatballs over spaghetti, signature red sauce, fresh basil & parmesan cheese.
NASHVILLE HOT TWISTED TENDER SANDWICH
Nashville Hot crispy chicken tenders with pickles and ranch.
ROASTED CHICKEN & APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, apple slices, toasted walnuts, sun-dried cranberries and applewood-spiced chicken. Enjoy with creamy herb dressing.
CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH BERRIES
New York-style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries & blueberries, drizzled with strawberry sauce.
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss & avocado, lettuce, tomato & a dab of house-made ranch on a brioche bun.
BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS TALL
Traditional bone-in, twice cooked chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs.
BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLLS
Roasted chicken, Buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, celery &bleu cheese dressing baked inside our signature dough. Served with bleu cheese dressing.
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FRIED CHICKEN TENDIES
Served with your choice of one side.
ITALIAN MELT
Sliced turkey, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, on a toasted French roll with roasted garlic mayo, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lettuce, tomatoes, & pepperoncini.
DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Four layers of chocolate cake & rich fudge frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar & a strawberry.
CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH BERRIES
New York-style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries & blueberries, drizzled with strawberry sauce.
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Italian sausage & ground beef meatballs over spaghetti, signature red sauce, fresh basil & parmesan cheese.
TAPROOM TAKEOUT DEALS
PARTY PACK FOR 4
Your choice of a Taproom Starter, any Large Pizza and a 6 Inch Big Cookie. Calories are per slice/piece.
PARTY PACK FOR 6
Your choice of a Taproom Starter, any 2 Large Pizzas and a 9 Inch Big Cookie. Calories are per slice/piece.
PIZZA PARTY TO-GO
Your choice of a Salad Platter and three Large Specialty Pizzas. Served with two Big Cookies. Serves 8-10. Calories are per piece/slice.
TAPROOM STARTERS
SICILIAN PEPPERONI ROLLS™
Signature dough, pepperoni, fresh green onions & cheese.Served with signature red sauce.
TWISTED TENDERS
Chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk for 24 hours andbreaded in our Twisted seasoned flour blend. Includes choice of two sauces.
CHI TOWN TRIO
Shareable selection of our famous Italian Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks and Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls™ served with signature red sauce.
BAVARIAN PRETZEL STICKS
Four Bavarian pretzel sticks served with mustard beer cheese sauce made with Guinness.
BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLLS
Roasted chicken, Buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, celery &bleu cheese dressing baked inside our signature dough. Served with bleu cheese dressing.
CHICAGO CHEESESTEAK ROLLS
Our signature dough is rolled up with thinly sliced sirloin, onions, peppers, giardiniera, a drizzle of ranch and melted mozzarella.
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Toasted French baguette with roasted garlic and mozzarella, fresh basil and our signature red sauce.
JALAPEÑO PRETZEL BITES
Baked jalapeño pretzel bites with mustard beer cheese sauce made with Guinness.
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Breaded and fried, served with signature red sauce.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Spinach, artichokes, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, served with pasta chips.
FRIED PICKLES
Beer battered and tossed in a zesty southern spice blend. Served with ranch or sweet Thai chili dipping sauce..
ITALIAN NACHOS
Pasta chips, mozzarella, pepper jack, pepperoni, pepperoncini, Italian sausage and our signature red sauce.
WINGS
BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS SHORT
Breaded all-white meat boneless chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs.
BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS SHORT
Traditional bone-in, twice cooked chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs.
BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS TALL
Breaded all-white meat boneless chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs.
BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS TALL
Traditional bone-in, twice cooked chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs.
KEG OF WINGS
When a tall order of wings just isn't enough, the Keg of Wings features twice the wings, twice the sauce.
PIZZA - OLD CHICAGO FAVORITES
CRAFT YOUR OWN PIZZA
Choose your crust & toppings.
THAI PIE
Sweet Thai chili sauce, mozzarella, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, sesame seeds, green onions & teriyaki sauce.
CHICAGO 7™
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, red onions, black olives, green peppers, sliced mushrooms.
VEGGIE 7
Red onions, green bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, black olives, artichoke hearts and red peppers.
TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH SPINACH
Lemon garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, applewood-spiced chicken, tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh spinach tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
DOUBLE DECKERONI™
2x the pepperoni with shaved parmesan, a dash of hot sauce and parsley garnish.
THE CLASSIC
Pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, Italian sausage & roasted garlic.
MEAT ME™
Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, Andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive and fresh basil garnish.
FARMER'S DAUGHTER
Mozzarella, blistered tomatoes, pesto sauce, fresh arugula & a balsamic drizzle.
TOP IT OFF
Select a sauce, served on the side for drizzle or dunks!
MEATBALL MUSHROOM
Mozzarella, meatballs, mushrooms, caramelized onions & parsley garnish.
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
Mozzarella, alfredo sauce and crispy Nashville Hot chicken topped with ranch dressing, Sweet Thai Chili sauce and green onions.
SALADS
BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR
Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken breast on a crisp caesar salad with shaved parmesan, diced tomatoes and croutons. Enjoy with caesar dressing.
ROASTED CHICKEN & APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, apple slices, toasted walnuts, sun-dried cranberries and applewood-spiced chicken. Enjoy with creamy herb dressing.
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, shaved parmesan, basil croutons & signature Caesar dressing.
SPINACH, CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD
Applewood chicken with avocado slices on spinach and romaine, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and finished with Parmesan and black pepper. Enjoy with lemon-vinaigrette dressing.
OLD CHICAGO CHOPPED SALAD
Applewood chicken, peppered bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes and fresh green onions, topped with avocado & tomato. Enjoy with creamy herb dressing.
SIDE GARDEN SALAD
Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, croutons & grape tomatoes. Choice of dressing.
SPECIALTY CALZONES
CRAFT YOUR OWN CALZONE
A blend of mozzarella, ricotta. Choose your favorite fresh toppings.
CHICAGO FIRE CALZONE
Pepperoni, salami, sweet Italian sausage, red peppers, red onions, pepperoncini, mozzarella, ricotta. Topped with a fresh jalapeño baked into the crust. Served with house-made ranch.
CHICAGO 7™ CALZONE
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta.
ENTRÉES & PASTA
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Italian sausage & ground beef meatballs over spaghetti, signature red sauce, fresh basil & parmesan cheese.
MA'S LASAGNA
Silky ricotta, signature red sauce, Italian sausage, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses.
CHICKEN PESTO ALFREDO
Penne alfredo with Applewood chicken, broccoli, blistered tomatoes, pesto and shaved parmesan.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
Basil-parmesan crusted chicken breast, mozzarella, penne, blistered tomatoes, fresh basil & signature red sauce.
CHICKEN & BACON MAC
Cavatappi, golden beer cheese sauce, Applewood chicken, peppered bacon.
CHICKEN CARBONARA
Spaghetti tossed with garlic parmesan cream sauce, blistered tomatoes, basil, arugula, black peppercorn, and bacon.
FISH & CHIPS
Lightly fried beer battered cod served with tangy tartar sauce, coleslaw and fries.
HANDHELDS
BBQ BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*
USDA Choice ground chuck burger, signature BBQ sauce, melted cheddar & peppered bacon.
NASHVILLE HOT TWISTED TENDER SANDWICH
Nashville Hot crispy chicken tenders with pickles and ranch.
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss & avocado, lettuce, tomato & a dab of house-made ranch on a brioche bun.
ITALIAN MELT
Sliced turkey, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, on a toasted French roll with roasted garlic mayo, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lettuce, tomatoes, & pepperoncini.
CHICAGO CHEESESTEAK
Thinly sliced sirloin steak, sautéed peppers & onions, pepperjack & giardiniera.
CRAFTED BEER BURGER*
USDA Choice ground chuck burger grilled with a light lager & smothered in caramelized onions & beer cheese sauce made with Guinness, crispy onion strings.
TWISTED TENDER SANDWICH
Crispy chicken tenders with pickles and ranch.
MEATBALL SUB
House-made meatballs, signature red sauce, torn basil, mozzarella.
CLASSIC CHEDDAR BURGER*
USDA Choice ground chuck burger, melted cheddar on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo.
DESSERT
DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Four layers of chocolate cake & rich fudge frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar & a strawberry.
CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH BERRIES
New York-style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries & blueberries, drizzled with strawberry sauce.
SCRATCH MADE COOKIZZA
All-butter cookie dough with giant morsels of chocolate freshly baked in our deep-dish pizza pan. Calories are per slice.
DRINKS
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
LEMONADES
Your choice of Classic, Strawberry, or Pomegranate.
REFRESHERS
Red Berry Sparkler or Ginger Pomegranate Sparkler.
ICED TEAS
JUICES
Apple, Orange, Tomato, Cranberry, Grapefruit, or Pineapple.
RED BULL
Red Bull, Red Bull Sugar Free or Red Bull Watermelon
KIDS MEALS
FRIED CHICKEN TENDIES
Served with your choice of one side.
COOKIE SUNDAE
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chip cookie chunks and a cherry on top!
KIDS BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA
Build your own kid-sized version of our Chicago style pizza. Pick any 2 toppings below.
SPAGHETTI
Served with your choice of one side.
KIDS CHAMPION CHEESE PIZZA
A kid-sized version of our famous Chicago-style pizza.
MAC N' CHEESE
Served with your choice of one side.
GRILLED CHICKEN TENDIES
Served with your choice of one side.
PENNE ALFREDO
Served with your choice of one side.
KIDS GLUTEN SENSITIVE
*GS* MIGHTY CHEESEBURGER
A tasty cheeseburger served with your choice of one side. Go bunless or add a Smart Flour Foods Gluten Free bun for no additional charge.
*GS* TWISTED GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS
Served with your choice of one side.
GLUTEN SENSITIVE
TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH SPINACH CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Lemon garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, applewood-spiced chicken, bruschetta tomatoes and roasted garlic. Topped with fresh spinach tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
*GS* SPINACH, CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD
Applewood-spiced chicken with avocado sliceson spinach and romaine, tossed with sun-driedtomatoes and finished with Parmesan and blackpepper. Enjoy with lemon vinaigrette dressing.
*GS* CLASSIC CHICKEN WINGS SHORT
Traditional bone-in, twice cooked chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs. Served with celery sticks and your choice ofhouse-made ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
CRAFT YOUR OWN CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Made with real cauliflower, the CAULIPOWER® crust is a crispy, gluten-free, zero trans-fat, delicious option. Available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
*GS* CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and avocado, served atop lettuce, tomato and a dab of signature house-made ranch. Go bunless or add a Smart Flour Foods Gluten Free bun for no additional charge. Served with deli-style pickles and choice of side.
VEGGIE 7 CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Red onions, green bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, black olives, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
*GS* CLASSIC CHICKEN WINGS TALL
Traditional bone-in, twice cooked chicken wings hand tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry rubs. Served with celery sticks and your choice ofhouse-made ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
*GS* BBQ BACON CHEDDAR BURGER*
Our steak burger brushed with our signature BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and peppered bacon strips. Go bunless or add a Smart Flour Foods Gluten Free bun for no additional charge. Served with deli-style pickles and choice of side.
*GS* CLASSIC CHEDDAR BURGER*
Our steak burger loaded with melted cheddar cheese. Go bunless or add a Smart Flour Foods Gluten Free bun for no additional charge. Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo & deli-style pickles and choice of side.
*GS* BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR
Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken breast on a crisp Caesar salad with Asiago cheese, diced tomatoes and croutons. Enjoy with Caesar dressing.
*GS* ROASTED CHICKEN & APPLE WALNUT SALAD
Fresh greens, bleu cheese crumbles, apple slices,toasted walnuts, sun-dried cranberries andapplewood-spiced chicken. Enjoy with creamy herb dressing.
*GS* OLD CHICAGO CHOPPED SALAD
Applewood-spiced chicken, peppered bacon, bleucheese, tomatoes, and fresh green onions toppedwith avocado and tomato. Enjoy with creamy herb dressing.
*GS* SIDE CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, grated Parmesan, and signature Caesar dressing.
CHICAGO 7 CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, black olives, green peppers, sliced mushrooms. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
MEAT ME CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Loaded with Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive garnish and fresh basil. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
DOUBLE DECKERONI CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Covered coast-to-coast with a double dose of pepperoni, hot sauce and parsley. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
THE CLASSIC CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, Italian sausage and roasted garlic. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
THAI PIE CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
Our sweet Thai chili sauce with mozzarella, pepper jack & cheddar cheeses, roasted chicken, mushrooms, red peppers and broccoli. Topped with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds, finished with fresh green onions. Made with CAULIPOWER® crust, available in 10" size. Calories are per slice.
*GS* SIDE GARDEN SALAD
Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers & grape tomatoes. Choice of dressing.
SIDES
ADDITIONAL SAUCES
SIDE OF FRIES
SIDE OF VEGGIES & DIP
SIDE OF SWEET POTATO FRIES
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Recent Reviews
Definitely could use more than 5 stars on the service we received tonight from Angela! Best server I've had in quite some time, and possibly ever. She's very energetic and such a fun server. She seriously deserves a pay raise! We're from out of town, but would make the 3 hour drive just to have her be our server again. Food was excellent too. Fried pickles hit the spot, and the deep dish pizza was the topping on the cake. Wish we had room for dessert.
September 2024
Food was excellent, service was horrible. Our waitress Sammie, took our order, brought out the food, drinks and we never saw her again. I had to ask another waitress for our ticket & she tracked down Sammie so I could pay my bill. Btw, it took Sammie 8 minutes to come back with my card. I’ll add there were only 3 tables with people sitting at them besides ours. She did not have the other tables. Worst service I’ve had in a long time.
September 2024
Nice place that was located near the hotel we were staying at. Lots of food choices and everything we ordered was good. The staff there was really nice.
Good spot to stop in especially if you are arriving in town in the evening - Many places in Ames, IA seem to close early during the week.
Good spot to stop in especially if you are arriving in town in the evening - Many places in Ames, IA seem to close early during the week.
August 2024
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