Great pizza and local neighborhood spot. Came here one evening with my daughter. We were welcomed nicely, staff was great. I'll definitely be back!
Jerome Wilkins
Awesome pizza 🍕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Carter
Really the vibe. 90s pizza shop from the throwback sign to the bleachers and scoreboard. I had the pan pie and vegan tavern. I will definitely be back when ever I'm in The Chi-City
Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Servando Almaraz
Great tasting pizza and dope looking spot. Love all the 90s memorabilia and mazapán ice cream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Burgos
Great pizza spot, that I'm so happy now serves slices of pizza! I've only had the pepperoni with ricotta and hot honey, which was delicious. Looking forward to going back and trying the other options, and also stopping by one morning to try one of their coffees!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slice of Pepperoni
Viki Peer
Most of the posts about this place are rightfully about the incredible pizzas, delicious drinks, and great service - and they're right - but I want to shout out Novel and Ryan (one of the owners) for having a wheelchair ramp on deck and helping pizza lovers who use wheelchairs get in and out of their restaurant. It's a portable ramp, and I'm not going to lie, it's a bit steep, but they've only been open a few months and are doing what they can to make their spot more accessible and inclusive for disabled customers <3
Ryan set up the ramp for us and even helped guide my friend's power wheelchair up the ramp (and down when we left). The counter where you order is high, so Ryan and his team came to our table to take our order and make sure we felt as accommodated as possible. They also have a few tables and chairs outside when it's not too cold.
We had a 1/2 cheese and 1/2 longanisa & giardiniera pizza and man oh mannn was it delicious! In a city with so many good pizza spots, this one is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin Huang
Very expensive but underwhelming pizza and worse service. We ordered the hot pepperoni and longanisa pizzas. For starters, we waited almost TWO HOURS. And by the time we got our pizza, the crust was SOGGY. Literally no crisp to the crust and texture of leather. The sauce was alright, but the hot pepperoni was extremely salty and they had forgotten to put any honey on it. It's insane that these pizzas are almost 40 dollars each when you could get better quality at dominos for 1/4 the price. Also, the inside of the place is so small that only about 2-3 parties can even sit down inside. It's really a shame because we were so excited to try this spot. We advise avoiding this spot if you don't wanna waste a ton of money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aleph Vasquez
LET’S GO!!!
I started coming to Novel Pizza for their tavern-style pizza, which I consider some of the best in Chicago (Top 5). They also serve coffee, and while I'm not much of a coffee drinker, I discovered that they offer some of the BEST matcha I've ever had. The barista and chef were not only hospitable but also took the time to break down the science of matcha, explained how to make it, and even offered to teach me.
Pilsen needed a warm and welcoming restaurant, but even more so, a pizza café that serves quality food. This isn't a fly-by-night typical pizza spot. Novel Pizza is quickly becoming a staple of what great customer service and quality food should look and taste like. With fresh ingredients, an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, and an overall dope vibe, Novel Pizza is a must-visit. This team clearly cares about what they're serving.
The food and service at Novel pizza cafe is outstanding! Tried the longanisa and giardiniera last night and it’s definitely a must try! Definitely will be coming back here to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca Marquez
Can’t get over how fresh the ingredients were! Legitimately good pizza.
Delicious pizza. Beware that when you order a slice it is really a fourth of a whole pizza. Lots of food and still so tasty. The people running the place are super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Bojda
New pizza place in Pilsen and I just have to say, FREAKING WELCOME!!!!! This is a great new joint nestled in the neighborhood steps away from the park. The staff is super nice and helpful. We came on a Friday at around 5 and had to wait about 45 min-1hr. We put in our order and quickly went to Costco as we waited for our pie.
There is limited seating inside that is first come first serve if you'd like to stay and enjoy your pizza. We got the Tavern style Longanisa and Giard pizza. If yo uare unfamiliar with Filipino food, Longanisa is a sweet sausage. The flavor was definitely on point. We also got the Tavern Style Gremski CST which was also great. I want to come back and try the pan pizzas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
Johnny Gomez
Great little Pizza spot serving great think pizzas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
Casandra Muñoz
Hands down best pizza in Chicago! Thin crust and very toasty just how I like it 🤤 Staff was attentive and friendly! Deff recommend!
Brian Rojas
Great tavern pizza, we had the longanisa and giardinera, and ricotta. It was fantastic and fresh. We had delicious ube spiced lattes while we waited for our pie. Novel, you did not disappoint. We cannot wait to come back and see you.
Kid-friendliness: There was a big happy family with kids while we dined, the kids loved their slices, that much was obvious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Latte, Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
Great pizza and local neighborhood spot. Came here one evening with my daughter. We were welcomed nicely, staff was great. I'll definitely be back!
Awesome pizza 🍕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really the vibe. 90s pizza shop from the throwback sign to the bleachers and scoreboard. I had the pan pie and vegan tavern. I will definitely be back when ever I'm in The Chi-City
Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tasting pizza and dope looking spot. Love all the 90s memorabilia and mazapán ice cream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pizza spot, that I'm so happy now serves slices of pizza! I've only had the pepperoni with ricotta and hot honey, which was delicious. Looking forward to going back and trying the other options, and also stopping by one morning to try one of their coffees!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Slice of Pepperoni
Most of the posts about this place are rightfully about the incredible pizzas, delicious drinks, and great service - and they're right - but I want to shout out Novel and Ryan (one of the owners) for having a wheelchair ramp on deck and helping pizza lovers who use wheelchairs get in and out of their restaurant. It's a portable ramp, and I'm not going to lie, it's a bit steep, but they've only been open a few months and are doing what they can to make their spot more accessible and inclusive for disabled customers <3
Ryan set up the ramp for us and even helped guide my friend's power wheelchair up the ramp (and down when we left). The counter where you order is high, so Ryan and his team came to our table to take our order and make sure we felt as accommodated as possible. They also have a few tables and chairs outside when it's not too cold.
We had a 1/2 cheese and 1/2 longanisa & giardiniera pizza and man oh mannn was it delicious! In a city with so many good pizza spots, this one is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very expensive but underwhelming pizza and worse service. We ordered the hot pepperoni and longanisa pizzas. For starters, we waited almost TWO HOURS. And by the time we got our pizza, the crust was SOGGY. Literally no crisp to the crust and texture of leather. The sauce was alright, but the hot pepperoni was extremely salty and they had forgotten to put any honey on it. It's insane that these pizzas are almost 40 dollars each when you could get better quality at dominos for 1/4 the price. Also, the inside of the place is so small that only about 2-3 parties can even sit down inside. It's really a shame because we were so excited to try this spot. We advise avoiding this spot if you don't wanna waste a ton of money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
LET’S GO!!!
I started coming to Novel Pizza for their tavern-style pizza, which I consider some of the best in Chicago (Top 5). They also serve coffee, and while I'm not much of a coffee drinker, I discovered that they offer some of the BEST matcha I've ever had. The barista and chef were not only hospitable but also took the time to break down the science of matcha, explained how to make it, and even offered to teach me.
Pilsen needed a warm and welcoming restaurant, but even more so, a pizza café that serves quality food. This isn't a fly-by-night typical pizza spot. Novel Pizza is quickly becoming a staple of what great customer service and quality food should look and taste like. With fresh ingredients, an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, and an overall dope vibe, Novel Pizza is a must-visit. This team clearly cares about what they're serving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Latte, Margherita, Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza, Sausage Pepperoni Mushroom Tavern Style
The food and service at Novel pizza cafe is outstanding! Tried the longanisa and giardiniera last night and it’s definitely a must try! Definitely will be coming back here to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can’t get over how fresh the ingredients were! Legitimately good pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious pizza. Beware that when you order a slice it is really a fourth of a whole pizza. Lots of food and still so tasty. The people running the place are super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New pizza place in Pilsen and I just have to say, FREAKING WELCOME!!!!! This is a great new joint nestled in the neighborhood steps away from the park. The staff is super nice and helpful. We came on a Friday at around 5 and had to wait about 45 min-1hr. We put in our order and quickly went to Costco as we waited for our pie.
There is limited seating inside that is first come first serve if you'd like to stay and enjoy your pizza. We got the Tavern style Longanisa and Giard pizza. If yo uare unfamiliar with Filipino food, Longanisa is a sweet sausage. The flavor was definitely on point. We also got the Tavern Style Gremski CST which was also great. I want to come back and try the pan pizzas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
Great little Pizza spot serving great think pizzas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
Hands down best pizza in Chicago! Thin crust and very toasty just how I like it 🤤
Staff was attentive and friendly! Deff recommend!
Great tavern pizza, we had the longanisa and giardinera, and ricotta. It was fantastic and fresh. We had delicious ube spiced lattes while we waited for our pie. Novel, you did not disappoint. We cannot wait to come back and see you.
Kid-friendliness: There was a big happy family with kids while we dined, the kids loved their slices, that much was obvious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Latte, Longanisa and Giardiniera Pizza
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