Phil's Pizza, located at 1102 W 35th St in Chicago, IL, is a delightful gem in the world of pizza restaurants. With a focus on community and family-oriented service, this establishment offers a warm and welcoming dining atmosphere that feels like home. Customers rave about the classic Chicago tavern-style pizza, characterized by its light, crisp crust that can skilfully support a plethora of fresh toppings. One standout feature is the ability to customize orders, as noted by regulars who appreciate the generous portions of delicious cheese and flavorful sausage. Many patrons, like Chris Parker and Kevin Soto, express satisfaction not only with the quality but also with the value for money, making Phil's a beloved staple for both dining in and takeout. The menu extends beyond pizza, boasting hearty Italian dinners such as Mostaccioli and Ravioli, all at fairly reasonable prices. Reviews highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, enhancing the overall experience. Phil's Pizza is more than just a meal; it’s a slice of Chicago culture that has undoubtedly earned its place in the community's heart. Whether you're a local or just passing through, stopping by Phil’s is a must for an authentic pizza experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves comfort food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Usually has a wait
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Phil's Pizza
Chris Parker
May 11,2025
Phil’s Pizza atmosphere is excellent great down home service family oriented a business part of the community and the pizza is excellent. You really get your moneys worth when you buy from them. I was able to dine in and it was great. Takeout was good as well.
Kevin Soto
Apr 20,2025
My favorite local spot and not cash only, they took my card just fine. Only thing that I personally would change is that the sausage is huge, maybe a little smaller. Other than that cheese is delicious, sauce is perfect and that crust is amazing! Edit: I asked for smaller sausage and they were more than happy to accommodate that request
Valerie Asare
Apr 19,2025
It was a good vibe. The lady that took my order was very nice and very knowledgeable. I will return.
Ron E
Mar 24,2025
Phil's is a classic Chicago tavern style pizza joint. The pizza is quite simply amazing. The classic tavern style thin crust is light and crisp yet strong enough to hold your toppings. The toppings are fresh and of the highest quality. Nothing fancy in the dining room but take it home and enjoy.
Jesse S
Mar 21,2025
Pizza is an original Chicago tavern pizza. Delicious, flavorful and tasty!
Denise Patino
Mar 16,2025
Went in to order two pizzas and was hoping I could eat them there. The moment I walked in I realized that wasn’t such a good idea. The establishment was freezing, even the girl who was working the front and checking people out had a jacket on. Nonetheless, the pizza was absolutely delicious! Ordered two large pizzas: one “special pizza” & one with sausage, garlic & jalapeños. Definitely can’t wait to go back & order takeout!
Car R
Feb 20,2025
I am a tavern pizza enthusiast and I look for a place with pizza that has a thin crust with a good sauce, good tasting sausage and good crust! I love extra extra extra crispy, if it’s a little burnt I’m all for it. I’ve had Phil’s before, a couple of years ago and I thought it was just okay. Perhaps because I had a go-to that was my favorite at the time, but it’s no longer my favorite on the south side. It got bought by a new owner and the quality is but back to Phil’s. I saw that they’ve been getting a lot of love on social media. So I decided to give them another go. Gotta support the south side spots as a southsider. I ordered the medium Special that consists of sausage, mushroom, onion and green pepper. Yup you guessed it I ordered it extra extra extra crispy. I spent 21 and some change. I picked it up. Let’s start with the crust. For tavern style it is pretty thick, it’s not a bad thing though because I do like variety but I do prefer thin. I attached some pictures and you’ll see that the thickness is about 3 saltines thick. It was extra crispy (I would’ve loved it one more level of crisp lol) and very tasty! I enjoyed it very much. The sauce was flavorful and the sausage tasted fresh and well seasoned. The onion was sliced wide and thin and I loved that! I also love that they stack their ingredients well on the pizza. They don’t hold back and I think that’s great. Was the pizza near perfect for a neighborhood joint? Yea it was. Do I recommend Phil’s? Yes I do! Don’t expect a thin cracker crust though, it is thicker than your normal tavern style. Next time I’ll order it “almost burnt” hahahaha Phil’s if you read this… please offer a thinner crust
Rolo
Jan 22,2025
This place serves up the classic and traditional tavern-style thin crust square cut Chicago pizza. This is very different from the cracker crust za such as Kims Uncle or Novel Pizza. This traditional crust has more chew and holds up to the generous helping of sausage and pepperoni toppings. Well worth the value (medium 2-topping). As I ate at this Bridgeport landmark, I noticed many of the early patrons (they have just opened at 4p on Saturday) take their pizza to-go and the person taking their orders knew many of them as regulars. Impressive!! But as a newcomer, I wasnt afforded such treatment but I am OK with that as long as the order was taken, filled in a timely manner and served within the time parameters told to me. Its a tribute to the freshly made pizza when the roof of your mouth receives 3rd degree burns cause I could not wait to taste this creation to let it cool down. This rating is 100% for the food only!!!
Reviews For Phil's Pizza