Skip to main content

Bacci Pizzeria (Taylor Street)
$ · Pizza

2301 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
Are you the owner? Claim this business

ZipPicks Awards

Best Pizza in Near West Side

Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

0 / 5 selected

Master Critic Review

Bacci Pizzeria (Taylor Street) 7.8
North Center
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Late Night Legends Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A jumbo-slice counter built for speed and value—more of a dependable fuel stop than a destination pie. It shines when you treat it like a simple, hot-slice mission and keep the order anchored to classic cheese or pepperoni.
Must-Try Dishes: Jumbo cheese slice, Jumbo pepperoni slice, 30-inch hand-tossed pizza (for groups)
Scores:
Value: 8.8 Service: 7.4 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 7.6 Atmosphere: 6.3 Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Jumbo slices that function as a full meal, fast.
Who should go: Slice seekers and quick lunchers
When to visit: Lunch rush for freshest turnover
What to order: Cheese slice, pepperoni slice, 30-inch pie for groups
Insider tip: Two slices is usually plenty—size runs bigger than expected.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is the play (metered/limited on Taylor), and it can tighten up during peak lunch and late-night rushes. Best move: plan a quick in-and-out stop, or walk over if you’re already in Tri-Taylor/UIC area.
Dress code: Ultra casual—hoodies, scrubs, jeans, whatever you’re in. This is a grab-food-and-go spot, not a dress-up meal.
Noise level: Moderate-to-loud during rushes—more counter bustle than sit-down dining. You can talk, but it’s not a quiet hangout vibe.
Weekend wait: 10–20 min typical (longer if there’s a late-night surge), but the line usually moves fast once you know your order.
Weekday lunch: 0–10 min typical—quick turnaround with the fastest flow when you keep it to slices.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—easy win with cheese slices and veggie-topping builds if you’re ordering a pie. Keep it classic for the most consistent result.
Vegan options: Limited—possible only if you customize heavily (no cheese), but this isn’t a reliably vegan-friendly slice shop experience.
Gluten-free options: Not a strong choice for gluten-free—assume limited or inconsistent options and cross-contact risk in a slice-focused kitchen.
Best For
Better for: Fast, filling, budget-friendly pizza when you want maximum calories-per-dollar and minimal decision-making—especially late or during a busy workday.
Consider Alternatives If: Skip if you want a true sit-down pizza night, a crisp ‘artisan’ slice, or a standout crust/ingredient experience—this is functional comfort fuel, not a destination pie.