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Best Family Friendly Pizza Restaurants in Pilsen (60608)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Bob's Pizza
Beer-in-the-dough “Pilsen-style” crust with a distinctive puffy edge.

Notable Picks

$$ Heart of Chicago
A counter-service shop that leans into its beer-in-the-dough “Pilsen-style” crust—airy at the edge, crisp underneath, and built to hold generous toppings without collapsing. It’s a strong family play because ordering is fast, pies are shareable, and the menu has enough range to keep kids and adults happy.
Must-Try Dishes: Pickle Pizza, Korean BBQ Chicken Pizza, Spinach Pesto & Stracciatella Pizza
What makes it special: Beer-in-the-dough “Pilsen-style” crust with a distinctive puffy edge.
$$$$ Heart of Chicago
A small Pilsen-area pizza shop that does tavern-style and pan pies with sharper flavors than the average neighborhood slice—think bright sauce and toppings that lean savory-spicy. It works for families when you treat it like a focused pizza mission: one signature tavern pie, one classic option, and you’re out before the room fills up.
Must-Try Dishes: Tavern-Style Pizza (longanisa + giardiniera), Hot Pepperoni Pan Pizza, Calzone
What makes it special: Tavern and pan pizzas in a coffee-cafe format that actually works.

Worthy Picks

$ Pilsen
A takeout-only slice stand inside the 18th Street Pink Line station doing one thing: a straightforward NY-style cheese slice with a crisp base and bright tomato-forward flavor. It’s ideal for families as a quick, low-commitment pizza stop—grab slices, keep it simple, and move on.
Must-Try Dishes: Pepperoni Slice, Sausage Pizza, Giardiniera Pizza
What makes it special: New-school, no-frills pizza built for fast repeatable wins.