Best Cheap Pizza Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Capriccio Artisan Pizza & Coffee
Roman-style pizza and coffee built around fermentation-focused dough work.
Notable Picks
A Lincoln Square counter-style spot pairing Roman-influenced pizza with a coffee program, built around fermentation-driven dough and crisp, structured slices. It works best as a focused pizza mission—one signature pie, one focaccia-based sandwich, and you’re out before it gets busy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roman-style pizza slice, Focaccia sandwich, Espresso drink
What Makes it Special: Roman-style pizza and coffee built around fermentation-focused dough work.
8.0
A neighborhood Italian cafe anchored by wood-fired pizza, with a menu that goes beyond the basics into shareable starters and composed plates. The best move is to start with a small appetizer, then pick one classic pie and one more adventurous topping combo for range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Bruschetta/crostini, Mushroom pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired pizza at the core, with a broader Italian cafe menu.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A family-run, old-school pizza room that leans into thin-crust tavern pies and a casual, all-ages hangout energy. It’s strongest for groups and families when you order a classic pie, add one appetizer, and let the arcade-style setup do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust tavern pizza, Bruschetta, Cheese curds
What Makes it Special: Family-run tavern pizza with an all-ages, hangout-friendly setup.
7.8
A small Albany Park bar slinging tavern-style pizzas that lean a little adventurous with Balkan-inspired toppings alongside familiar classics. It’s best as a casual hang: one pie, one round, and let the crunchy, thin-crust format do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style pizza, Cevapi-topped pizza, Chicken wings
What Makes it Special: Tavern-style pizza with Balkan topping options in a true neighborhood bar.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
A strip-mall counter that’s strongest as a fast, filling halal pizza-and-wings stop—best when you treat it as comfort fuel, not a destination dining room. Go one meat-forward pizza for baseline and add wings for crunch-and-heat contrast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Halal meat lovers pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, Hot wings
What Makes it Special: Fast halal pizza-and-wings coverage with strong fill-you-up value.
7.6
A casual, value-forward neighborhood spot for calzones and pizza with a straightforward, no-frills approach. It’s best when you treat it like a quick feed: one calzone, one simple pie, and you’re done without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Calzone, Thin-crust pizza, Garlic bread
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly pizzas and calzones that hit the fast-and-filling lane.