What an unexpected gem in Elgin! I’m a born-and-raised Chicago guy — a true pizza connoisseur who’s had deep-dish, thin-crust, and everything in between — so I don’t hand out 5-star reviews lightly. Tonight I was in a serious time crunch and almost just grabbed something fast when the owner walked up and asked, “Got five minutes? Trust me, it’ll be worth it.” Man, was he right. The pizza that came out had the perfect crunch on the edges, a sauce that actually tasted like tomatoes (not just sugar and herbs), and cheese that was gooey but never greasy. The crust was straight-up Detroit-style — thick, airy, and caramelized on the bottom in all the right places. Every single bite was spot-on. On top of that, the place was slammed and still running like clockwork — super attentive service, friendly faces, and you can tell it’s a real family-owned operation. That personal touch made the whole experience even better. ZZA Factory, you just gained a new regular. I’ll be back (and next time I’m bringing the whole crew). Thank you for turning a quick stop into one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time! Highly recommend — Chicago pizza snob approved. 🍕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Stark
Personal pizza was super good! (Chicken Bacon Ranch) Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sugar Britches
Best burger I've had in a while. Good pizza too!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Zambetti
Great food I stop there for lunch 3 to 4 times in a month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nigel Decker
So good. We ordered pizza 8 hours ago, got home drunk and reheated that zza and still delicious. Thaaaanks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JJ Mulliken
Good food, good portions!
Corey Hennings
Pizza was very good service was fast and friendly.
This is a small fast food restaurant that has one of the best pizzas I've ever had, and I grew up eating not only chicago pizza, but my Italian grandmothers' homemade pizza. The Chicago fire pizza is my absolute favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rafael Sanchez
Great little spot for Detroit style pizza! Found this place while making deliveries in Elgin and stop anytime I'm in the area!
I love this place everything is so good and the staff is nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Babbitt
Always consistently good. I usually get a personal pie or cheesy beef on garlic but went with wings with a sweet red chili sauce. Wings were nicely seasoned on their own and the sauce has a spicy kiss!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn Long
First impression was a good one! The burger was just how I like it, sweet onions, yummy sauce, crisp lettuce and perfectly cooked meat. I ordered chili and cheese fries and go meat and cheese and lo and behold I was amazed by the flavor. If anyone complains about portions, they are insane. The store was a bit dirty, the bathroom was a no thank you but overall the spot reminded me of old days diners. It is in a weird location so you will miss it driving by if you do not look for it.
★★★★★
What an unexpected gem in Elgin!
I’m a born-and-raised Chicago guy — a true pizza connoisseur who’s had deep-dish, thin-crust, and everything in between — so I don’t hand out 5-star reviews lightly. Tonight I was in a serious time crunch and almost just grabbed something fast when the owner walked up and asked, “Got five minutes? Trust me, it’ll be worth it.”
Man, was he right.
The pizza that came out had the perfect crunch on the edges, a sauce that actually tasted like tomatoes (not just sugar and herbs), and cheese that was gooey but never greasy. The crust was straight-up Detroit-style — thick, airy, and caramelized on the bottom in all the right places. Every single bite was spot-on.
On top of that, the place was slammed and still running like clockwork — super attentive service, friendly faces, and you can tell it’s a real family-owned operation. That personal touch made the whole experience even better.
ZZA Factory, you just gained a new regular. I’ll be back (and next time I’m bringing the whole crew). Thank you for turning a quick stop into one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time!
Highly recommend — Chicago pizza snob approved. 🍕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Personal pizza was super good! (Chicken Bacon Ranch) Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best burger I've had in a while. Good pizza too!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food I stop there for lunch 3 to 4 times in a month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good. We ordered pizza 8 hours ago, got home drunk and reheated that zza and still delicious. Thaaaanks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, good portions!
Pizza was very good service was fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Cut Fries, Square Cheese Pizza
Good food friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a small fast food restaurant that has one of the best pizzas I've ever had, and I grew up eating not only chicago pizza, but my Italian grandmothers' homemade pizza. The Chicago fire pizza is my absolute favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot for Detroit style pizza! Found this place while making deliveries in Elgin and stop anytime I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I love this place everything is so good and the staff is nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always consistently good. I usually get a personal pie or cheesy beef on garlic but went with wings with a sweet red chili sauce. Wings were nicely seasoned on their own and the sauce has a spicy kiss!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First impression was a good one! The burger was just how I like it, sweet onions, yummy sauce, crisp lettuce and perfectly cooked meat. I ordered chili and cheese fries and go meat and cheese and lo and behold I was amazed by the flavor. If anyone complains about portions, they are insane.
The store was a bit dirty, the bathroom was a no thank you but overall the spot reminded me of old days diners. It is in a weird location so you will miss it driving by if you do not look for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small place but good food and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So far it was the best cheesy beef I've ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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