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Piece

1927 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 772-4422
Piece
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Winchester Avenue
Directions:
El: Blue Line to Damen
Specialties:
Pizza
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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What to Drink

Piece 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 Go

Wednesdays feature live jazz starting at 8pm; Thursdays offer karaoke starting at 9:30pm, and live-band karaoke picks up on Saturdays.

Save Money

On Tuesdays, house drafts are just $3.

User Reviews for Piece

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

08/15/2008 Posted by brobert9

Overpriced, no cheese, hard crust. NO WAY IN HELL REPRESENTS CHICAGO PIZZA!!! Lived in Chicago for over 24 years and was very disapointed after several recommendations from friends. I would rather grab a frozen pizza from dominicks. If you have ever had market day pizza, it resembles.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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

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What to Drink

Piece 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.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • At Bar

Parking

  • Valet

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)

Cuisines

  • Pizza

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Group Dining
  • Notable Beer List
  • Late Night Dining
  • Live Music
  • People Watching
  • Brewpub
  • Kid Friendly
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch Spot
  • Bar Scene
  • Date Spot
  • Open 7 Days

Specialty ratings for Piece

Specialty Rating  
Pizza 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vote

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