What to order at Pequod's Pizza

Must order
Medium pan pizza, sausage and mushroom, with extra cheese around the rim.
Signature dishes
Caramelised-crust pan pizza, Sausage and mushroom
Editor tip
Walk in at 16:30 to beat the queue; tables fill before the kitchen opens for dinner service.
CuisinePizzeria
Price$$
NeighborhoodLincoln Park
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-00:00
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Taste Caramelised-crust pan pizza with a local in Chicago

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Location

Address: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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