With the deal that is offered on Groupon occasionally, this is a nice option for my takeout pizza needs during the work day, since I work at home and need pies that reheat well. Â There's enough pepperoni on a 14" pizza and with the salad, it's a good deal. Â The prices straight-up look high but that is probably a product of being in River North.
Late hours on weekends and Pepsi products in-store (Mountain Dew, baby!) round this out; very solid, obviously not on the top line of pizza spots in Chicago but a great performer in a pinch.
This place, based on the yelp reviews appears to be very polarizing. Â I thought the pizza was fine, but it's not the great value people are making it out to be. Â Relatively, considering it's River North, I can entertain the argument for value. Â But I can get a slice and soda for $2.50 near the CBOE, almost half the price of the offer here. Â If you're in the mood, this place definitely gets the job done. Â The sausage is my favorite.
Review Source:$5.50 for a pizza slice and pop in River North is about the best deal you'll find. Â The pizza can be very good (specials) or just good, but it's never bad in my opinion. Â The specials, like buffalo chicken pizza, Italian beef pizza, are phenomenal. Â
The best part is the owner is super friendly, the atmosphere is total Chicago, and he plays an artist of the day, making it fun!
2 stars only because the guy behind the counter was nice. Pizza was subpar but cheap. My fiancé order a salad that we had to wait for (about 15 minutes, we had already finished our slices of pizza) along with my bread sticks. Small area for seating. Obviously a late night spot.  Overall, I won't be returning.
Review Source:I tapped to Belly and took advantage of the free pizza + Pepsi that State Street Pizza sent my way. Even though the guy had over 1000 people come in for the deal, he was efficient and the pizza was hot and cheesy and full of veggies.
The slices were big, the food was good, the ambiance was simple and clean, and the one guy behind the counter was in a good mood, even though he made no money today and didn't have a second to breathe.
P.S. If $5.50 for pizza and Pepsi sounds bad to you, consider this: It's a bigger, thicker, more generously ingredienty slice than most others you'll get for $3.50 downtown.
This place isn't bad. Â It's small and when it's busy you won't find a seat. Â The pizza is great though. Â Slices are large, thin and crispy. $5.50 for a slice and a pop isn't a bad deal. Â They also support loyalty programs like Belly and Level Up, which is nice to see. I wish more places would implement programs like that. Â Overall I'm a fan of this place and I keep going back when I want cheap fast pizza in the loop.
Review Source:THIS PLACE SUCKS ALL AROUND!!!
First off I never yelp, but this place needs it.
The pizza sucks, leaves your mouth dry, no sauce and the owner/manager has a shitty attitude towards customers. I guess I could see why he's pissed... THE PIZZA SUCKS!! Duh! I can't wait to see this place go out of business and IT WILL. I think the owner should start putting an application in to the Waste Management Company, since that all he's good at managing which is...TRASH!
I give it another 2 years MAX till this place is in the garage truck with its nastyass pizza.
I think it's a pretty decent pizza joint. Sizeable pieces of pizza, however the seating area was closed, and they didn't have any 20oz drinks as promised so we compromised for a smaller size. we had to carry our pizza home which made for cold pizza :(
I'd go back and give it another try. It's quick and convenient.
I think this is supposed to be NYC style pizza but in my opinion it really misses the mark. Â The crust tasted like Chef Boyardee boxed mix from 1973. Â The sauce and cheese were overcooked and dry because when you bake a pizza until its totally done then reheat it before selling the slices you're asking for trouble. Â I will say the gentleman working here on the day I visited was nice enough but the food is not worth the money and I won't return on my next trip to Chicago.
Review Source:I've been here twice now. The first time I would have given it five stars, and the second time, one star. So I'll average them out and give it three.
The difference: The first time we had a custom-made whole pizza with lots of great toppings. (It was called the "It's for my girlfriend pizza"). It was fresh, tasty, and innovative. I would go again if I was going to order a whole pizza, or have one delivered.
But the second time, I just got one of their off-the-rack slices. It was extremely mediocre. Dry, bland, pedestrian. And no Coke Zero or even Diet Coke at the fountain, just Diet Pepsi (yuck!). Maybe it was more deserving than one star, but there you have it.
Bottom line: Great place to order a pizza, lousy place to grab a slice.
Stopped here late night with my boyfriend last night (Sat night) around 1am. We ordered a slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese, which were pretty mediocre at best. The guy at the pick up window was a rude a-hole, so that's mainly the reason for the low rating. When we asked him what kind of pizza he had left, his response was "Uhh, same stuff we have every other day." Thanks dude. Super helpful...not at all. I would probably go back if it was the last pizza place open on Earth and if that dude didn't work there anymore.
Review Source:Just as I was beginning to think that there must be an underground club in Chicago for die-hard thin crust pizza-philes, I ran across State Street Pizza Co. This joint serves by-the-slice and the toppings are very fresh. I went with the pepperoni (classic) on my visit. After having been served a laughable appetizer up the street (refer to my review of Hotel Palomar), State Street Pizza provided just the antidote I needed, and fortified me to face the rest of my evening. Slice specials change daily, as I understand it, so grab a handful of napkins, fountain drink, and counterside seat, and get ready to satisfy your thin-crust craving.
Review Source:I used to eat here all the time when I worked across the river. It's an unpretentious joint that does what it says on the tin: serve pizza by the slice. Go in with $5, leave with a belly full of pizza and soda. Don't overcomplicate things.
The atmosphere could have you rubbing elbows with other patrons, but that's how by-the-slice pizza is supposed to be eaten. Grab a stool, watch Sportscenter, and enjoy the simplicity. Is it the best pizza in the city? No way. The best on the block? Probably not. Is it charming and serviceable? You bet.
Penicillin discovery: 1896. Italian Beef Pizza: 2012.
We can debate all night about which one's more important, but I know this.... I can get Italian Beef Pizza without a prescription at State Street. Â And so can you.
No, it won't clear up that "issue" you're going to catch from that thing you just met on Hubbard, but you won't care.
Also good for lunch.
The pizza is good, not great. Â Failure points: not enough sauce (even after requesting extra, and less than impressive crust/dough). Â Cheese is good, toppings were good. Â Salad was impressive - fresh and full of veggies. Â
I'd eat here again, but only if it was convenient. Â Definitely not the kind of place you go out of you way to eat at, but it does the job if you're close by and craving some non-deep dish pizza.
It's a nice, LITTLE, place. I do like it. The place that is.
But the pizza? Meh. Just something about the taste. It's just a fraction off for me. Definitely do not like it as leftovers.
For a $5 slice, I've definitely had better (aka $3.25 for deep dish at Art of Pizza. now THAT is a good slice). If it was $2, I wouldn't complain at all... but I guess I expect just a little bit more in taste for $5.
Some people like it--hell, two of my classmates would go here every day. It's just not for me.
Went here last night on a whim with some friends. Â We placed our orders, and in about 10-15 minutes, received both our large pizzas. Â The pizzas weren't fancy, but done excellently. Â The crust was light and crispy, cheese was hot and stringy, wasn't too greasy, and bountiful toppings.
Honestly, I think this was the best tasting pizza I've had in Chicago. Â I ate my entire half of a large 18'' pizza and wished I had more. Â Keep in mind that I am referring to their made-to-order pizza. Â I can't speak for the pre-made slices you can buy.
Convenient, takeout window on the outside. I was hoping for a NY slice, but got a very average to below average slice of cheese pizza and a coke for $4.50.
Crackery, almost tasteless crust. Very small piece. (one is a snack).Not very generous on the cheese. Maybe their other options are better, but I was disappointed.
I've had their salad (very good) - but their pizzas are not to be missed. I got a slice of their Smokehouse-style pizza yesterday - amazing! Â I almost missed out because it was almost 3pm and it was their last slice (being the serious foodie that I am, I called ahead). Â Their sausage slices are good too -- check them out.
UPDATE: Â I went back for the Smokehouse pizza -- wasn't the same as I remembered. They say the sauce is BBQ -- tasted more like thousand-island dressing (not quite my idea of a pizza sauce). Â But their service is good -- just stick to the regular variety of pizza and you'll be all good.
This four stars is at least partially due to the fact that it seems impossible to get a good slice in Chicago. Â Deep dish is great, but our attempts at a giant thin slice tend to range from lackluster to unpalatable. Â So even if I just found Stat Street Pizza Co to be A-OK, I'd still give them 4 stars by default.
That said, this pizza really is good. Â I've had both the cheese and the sausage and have been happy with both. Â The sausage in particular is really good. Â The slices are large and filling (I can't finish a whole one myself), and seem to usually be pretty freshly made. Â There is also a fairly substantial list of made to order pizzas available as well, including the option to build your own. Â And while ricotta isn't listed as an add on ingredient, it is included on a few specific pies so I'm assuming this makes it an available topping to those who want a white pizza.
And while to-go desserts at pizza places usually aren't anything to rave about, the cookies here are excellent (and $.59!). Â I'd really like to try the brownies and Italian ices as well, but haven't had the chance yet.
The manager (owner?) is also awesome. Â Very friendly and informative. Â And the service from all staff is quick.
Best part for summer? They have a walk-up window.
I'm really more of a high-end fatty deep dish pizza kinda gal. Â That being said, the pizza here is pretty standard for a thin but not super thin pizza. Â You can order by the slice or by the pie. Â We ordered by the pie, a 14" (small) Garden pizza and a Blue Apple salad.
The inside seating area was smaller than I expected. Â Bar style table tops with tall chairs. Â The place has a quick grab and go dining feel to it with the take-out window and ordering counter. Â It's a very casual atmosphere; self-serve fountain drinks, plastic fork dispenser, paper plates, chalkboard menu...you get the picture. Â It was perfect for a pair of semi-sweaty bike riders in need of refueling.
The salad came up quick, almost before I even got my purse back in order after paying. Â It had pecans, dried cranberries, granny smith apple slices and blue cheese atop mixed greens with a side of house vinaigrette. Â The dressing was sort of like an oil and vinegar but it was more oily than anything and it didn't add anything flavor wise to the salad. Â I would have enjoyed it just as much without the dressing.
The pizza took about 10 minutes, which is lightening fast when you're use to 45mins to an hour for a deep dish to cook up. Â The crust was good. Â The toppings were okay; spinach, mushroom, green pepper and tomato. Â But for $18 I would have liked my Garden pizza to be a true garden pizza loaded it with ALL the garden toppings like onions and black olives. Â Garlic & oregano would have been a nice touch too, they have them on another specialty pizza. Â It's a pretty cheesy pizza too, so let it cool a little before you bite in. Â Cheese burns.
After filling up on pizza and soda, a pit stop was necessary in order to continue our biking journey. Â The restrooms are unisex, which I just thought meant boys & girls share the same toilet. Â Well this unisex bathroom has a urinal! Â While the hubby thought that was a good thing, a sign of "class". Â I wouldn't have minded it, but it smelled like a urinal cake in there. Â That part was gross, I'm glad I visited the bathrooms AFTER eating.
I recently stopped in here for a quick, cheap bite and they had just finished baking their garden pizza - I grabbed a slice and boy was I in for a pleasant surprise! Â It was loaded with fresh veggies and just enough cheese to make it all stick together. Â Other than the onion, there is not a thing I would change about this slice. Veggie Lovers will heart the garden slice!
(I have also ordered take out several more times since my last review and I don't know if it's me, or if their pizza is getting better and better)
This is really a 3.5 but I am rounding up because the service was great and so many aspects of the in-store experience tickled my customer satisfaction bone. Â
They have a walk-up window. Â They have a clean, comfortable, and attractive dining area. Â They have plastic utensils in dispensing machines (like you sometimes see straws) so that the utensils are not constantly exposed to the air and to other customers' greasy paws. Â They have a Friday special called "It's For My Girlfriend"--whole wheat crust, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. Â They have breakfast pizzas (open at 7am). Â They have Coke Zero in the fountain machine. Â They have coat hooks by the door, and they have bag hooks along the wall! Â They had two different NCAA tournament games on the two TVs, and the manager/owner even came out and asked us if they had the right games on. Â Now, THAT is customer service.
And the pizza? Â Well, it was good but I've had better. Â I loved the crust, and the proportions of all components was perfect, but the slice generally tasted bland. Â I had a garden (spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, green peppers) fresh out of the oven, so I felt like I was getting their best effort. Â Somehow, with all those vegetables, there still wasn't much flavor. Â $5.50 for a slice and a drink is more than some places but not bad for "downtown." Â The piece is large enough for a big snack or a small meal.
I will definitely make a mental bookmark of this joint, since pizza by the slice is hard to come by in general, and unheard of downtown. Â The pizza is good enough and everything else about the place makes for a great customer experience.
A walk up window! That alone is worth five stars, kids. Never mind that it's also right next door to Rossi's...
One slice of sausage with legs, comin' up. $5.02. At first I was like, "five bucks for a SLICE?" but somewhere around Ohio Street I was so grateful for the delicious, huge slice of tasty sausage tomato pie that I didn't care about the money. It was so worth it. Especially since I didn't finish it and had something to munch on after the bar thanks to their handy-dandy pizza slice-shaped packaging. Big chunks of sausage, too. They don't mess around.
As if I didn't have reason enough to go back to Rossi's, now I also have dinner. W00t. W00t indeed.
Stopped into State St. Pizza Co for lunch with two of my buddies. We ordered a large garden, which is a loaded vegetarian pie. Value is pretty good; 14in specialty for $19 all in. I was surprised how fast the whole pizza was ready; the place wasn't busy but speed is important during lunch hour.
The crust could have been a little stronger, especially in the middle, but the veggies were fresh and there was plenty of cheese to go around. I wouldn't say it's the best pizza I've had, especially in Chicago, but River North needed a quick, by the slice joint. Since they are open late, it might be worth a stop after a night out.
We ordered the cheese pizza and it was decent. The cheese covering sort of reminds me of Pizza Hut's pan pizza - kind of an oily and thin covering of cheese. The middle of the pizza is slightly spongy/chewy and the edge has a good crust.
I really liked the sauce. I think I taste quite a bit of basil in it - this gives the sauce a sweet flavor.
We will get this pizza again but when comparing it to other pizza places around town I feel justified in giving it a "three."
A 14" cheese costs 15$ - not bad.
A major plus was the convenience of the location and how fast they made the pizza for carryout. It took 15 minutes!
MMmm, mmm, Mmmm!
Late night pizza by the slice! And- even better, it is well priced and tastes pretty darn good!
OK, I will admit, I had imbibed a bit before I tottered over here to get something to eat. Tequila is my friend, but sometimes you have to have a break! Let us be honest, this place is next door to Rossi's- I doubt they have many sober nighttime customers!
I picked up 2 slices to go, my eyes were bigger than my stomach, but I am sooo glad I did!
The cheese pizza. Wow, great blend, nice, piping hot, and you could taste the spices! Not bland, but well flavored! Not to mention, the price was right!
The pepperoni slice was covered. No need to worry about getting stiffed on your meat! They take care of you!
My cab driver was drooling over the scent of the pizza! And it tasted as good as it smelled!
Staff was really friendly and efficient! Great to see them here!
I went there on opening day. Â A slice and a pop was $5. Â A good deal at lunch. Â The pizza itself is pretty standard. Â I had a slice of pepperoni and it reminded me very much of the pizza at Sam's club or Costco.
Staff was friendly and attentive, and when they offer slices of their specialty pies, I'll likely go back and try them. Â They also offer breakfast pizza which I will definitely try.
This little pizza place FINALLY opened up at State & Kinzie this week. It's a very small place but something we needed in the area - just a quick drop-in for pizza, flatbreads or salad.
I've only tried the sausage pizza so far, and it's pretty good. The crust is thin and just a tad crispy until you get to the edge when it puffs up and gives you a nice handle. The sauce is defintely more veggie-based than sweet. All the ingredients tasted high quality.
FYI - if you walk in and order a slice of pizza (4 options), you get a cup of soda FREE! For real! If you want a "dressier" pizza, you have to order a whole pie starting at 14" but they do offer a few varieties or you can create your own ideal pizza.
There is a walk-up window for when the weather warms up, but until then you can glide inside and order at the counter. There are a few tables if you come in with a crowd and a window counter, but remember, this place IS pretty small.
The owner, Todd, promises that the breakfast pizza will be delicious (it's not available until mid-January). All his employees have so far followed his lead and everyone is really friendly and happy to help.
All in all, if you're in the area bar-hopping or just hanging out and need a quick bite, this is the place to stop into.
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