Best Cheap Pizza Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Calo Ristorante
A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A long-running Andersonville institution that’s best when you treat it like a classic Chicago Italian night: big portions, familiar recipes, and an easy-going dining room. The strength is consistency at scale—great for groups, celebrations, and repeat takeout orders that need to hit the same every time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Vesuvio, Lobster ravioli, Calamari fritti
What makes it special: A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
8.3
A patio-forward pizza bar that works best for slices, pitchers, and casual hangs rather than a big formal order. The move is a couple of slices (meatball or a white-style option) plus one shared side, and you’ve got an easy group meal that stays under control.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style pepperoni (square cut), Sausage + giardiniera pizza, Cheese pie with chile-honey-style finish
What makes it special: Bar energy first, with shareable pies that match the hangout vibe.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood pizza-and-pasta room where the pizza lane is the smartest play—thin crust with a more homemade, family-restaurant feel than a late-night slice shop. Order one pie plus one supporting item and it reads as a steady, repeatable weeknight dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Classic pizza, Aroma Special pizza, Honey Buffalo Chicken pizza
What makes it special: A deep specialty-pizza bench with a longstanding neighborhood footprint.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A high-throughput Uptown slice-and-delivery shop built around classic Chicago thin crust cut into squares. The best results come from ordering a straightforward pie (sausage, pepperoni, or veg) and treating it as fast, filling neighborhood utility rather than a sit-down moment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust sausage pizza, Pepperoni slice, Stuffed pizza
What makes it special: Big-slice, fast-service pizza that’s built for everyday cravings.
8.0
A Detroit-style specialist where the value is in committing to one square pie with the caramelized edge rather than building a complicated spread. It’s richest and most satisfying when you pick one loaded signature option and let the texture do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Detroit-style pepperoni pizza, The Goods (signature loaded Detroit-style pie), Chubbies (pepperoni rolls)
What makes it special: Detroit-style pans with a real caramelized edge and heavy satisfaction.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A casual Andersonville bar-restaurant where pizza is the most reliable anchor and portions tend to run generous. The best play is one thin-crust pie for the table plus one simple side, keeping it easy and shareable without turning the meal into a menu tour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust pizza (tavern cut), Sausage and giardiniera pizza, Garlic bread
What makes it special: A pizza-and-bar setup that’s built for shareable, low-effort group meals.
7.7
A no-frills neighborhood counter where the pizza lane overlaps with a bigger comfort-food menu, making it a practical “feed people cheaply” stop. Stick to classic thin crust (or one specialty pie if you’re curious) and treat everything else as optional add-ons.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ rib tips, BBQ ribs, Hot links combo plate
What makes it special: No-frills Uptown staple for rib tips and BBQ combos on a budget.