Piece
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 772-4422
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Winchester Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Damen
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri 11:30am-12:30am, Sat 11am-12:30am, Sun 11am-10pm (bar open Sun-Fri till 2am, Sat till 3am)
Editorial Review for Piece – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
A sports bar in Wicker Park? Not quite, but Piece comes close enough to make its hipster neighbors raise an eyebrow. Games are shown on a projection screen and on TVs above the curvy bar, and the professional crowd sports more Dockers than DKNY. But with its cement floor, multilevel seating and skylights, this pizza joint is still cooler than just about anything up in Wrigleyville.
The Food
Die-hard deep-dish fans may scoff, but Piece's hand-formed pies have made believers out of Chicago pizza junkies. White pizza starts with olive oil, garlic and mozzarella; topped with spinach and meatball, it boasts a supremely crisp, flaky crust that's as flavorful as its toppings. The "plain" style is far from it, boasting tomato sauce, Parmesan and garlic. Add a small, impressive list of international beers bolstered by ales brewed on the premises and you'll be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkPiece brews its own beer, and has won awards for its Worryin' Ale and Golden Arm. There's also an international selection of bottles like Chimay, Leffe, Czechvar and a light Belgian brew called Delerium Tremens.
When to GoWednesdays feature live jazz starting at 8pm; Thursdays offer karaoke starting at 9:30pm, and live-band karaoke picks up on Saturdays.
Save MoneyOn Tuesdays, house drafts are just $3.
User Reviews for Piece
06/29/2008 Posted by TheVindicator13
A slightly edgy restaurant that offers a piece of many things: pizza, a local bar, micro-brews, sports, art and entertainment. Try ordering two small pizzas -- a staple you know you'll like and something daring. Everytime I've done this in a group, most people have preferred the unique creation. The choices of crusts and toppings create an everlasting set of options. Likewise, the bar itself seems like an almost different place at different times. In the afternoon, it's just a local pizza place with a bar to one side. During sporting events, it's packed with fans who can see TVs thoughout half the large open main room. On a Friday or Saturday, it's a 20 to 30-something hang-out for people who refuse to completely become part of the establishment. In short, it's a fantastic place with great pizza and wonderful selection of brews. Try it!
Pros: Great, unique pizza; good selection of microbrews, great atmosphere
Cons: Long waits during peak weekend hours
05/16/2008 Posted by Folly79
This is my favorite place to go in Chicago for East Coast style pizza. The selection of Microbrewed beer is great too. Try the Worrying Ale if they have it on tap. Gets very busy on weekends though, so prepare for a wait, but there is plenty to do in the surrounding neighborhood.
Pros: Great pizza if you like thin crust. Great Microbrews.
Cons: Microbrews on the pricey side.
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