Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Pizza Restaurants in West Loop
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bonci
Roman-style pizza al taglio sliced by weight with ever-changing toppings.
Notable Picks
#1
Bonci
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
This Rome-born slice shop specializes in pizza al taglio, with trays of oblong, creatively topped pies cut to order and sold by weight. Locals use it for quick, high-flavor lunches or casual dinners when they want variety and crispy, airy crusts without a full sit-down experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Potato & Mozzarella al taglio slice, Sausage & Mushrooms slice, Margherita al taglio slice
What makes it special: Roman-style pizza al taglio sliced by weight with ever-changing toppings.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
This full-service outpost of the original stuffed-pizza pioneer pairs heavy, cheese-laden pies with a neighborhood-bar feel and a broad menu. West Loop regulars use it for family dinners, game nights, and delivery when they specifically want that old-school Chicago stuffed style.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage Chicago Stuffed Pizza, Pepperoni Chicago Stuffed Pizza, Spinach Stuffed Pizza
What makes it special: Legacy Chicago brand serving original stuffed pizzas in a casual room.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Arturo Express is a daytime Italian cafe near Union Station known for Italian beef, hand-tossed pizzas, pastas and value-priced lunch combos. Commuters and office regulars rely on it for hearty, old-school Chicago Italian plates that move quickly without feeling like pure fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian Beef, Arturo Signature Salad, Salad & 1/2 Pizza Combo
What makes it special: Union Station-adjacent Italian counter doing beef, pizza and pasta combos.
7.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-night delivery-first option in the West Loop lane when you need pizza to land after midnight and speed matters more than romance. The best results come from sticking to straightforward pies and one side, treating it as a reliable utility play rather than a destination slice experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza (classic buildable base), Chicken Calzone, Mac N Cheese Bites
What makes it special: Late-night delivery coverage in a ZIP with limited after-hours pizza choices.