Pizza Pizza

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

[Brownie]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

[PenFoe]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

Mandatory reservations, call ahead to order and there's a decent chance they won't even pick up the phone.

This sounds like a horrible establishment for hipster assholes.

[Bort]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

Mandatory reservations, call ahead to order and there's a decent chance they won't even pick up the phone.

This sounds like a horrible establishment for hipster assholes.

On a totally unrelated note, what's your beer advocate screen name again?

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

Mandatory reservations, call ahead to order and there's a decent chance they won't even pick up the phone.

This sounds like a horrible establishment for hipster assholes.

On a totally unrelated note, what's your beer advocate screen name again?

I am standing on my office chair and clapping.

[PenFoe]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

Mandatory reservations, call ahead to order and there's a decent chance they won't even pick up the phone.

This sounds like a horrible establishment for hipster assholes.

On a totally unrelated note, what's your beer advocate screen name again?

I am standing on my office chair and clapping.

PenFoe.

[PenFoe]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

Mandatory reservations, call ahead to order and there's a decent chance they won't even pick up the phone.

This sounds like a horrible establishment for hipster assholes.

On a totally unrelated note, what's your beer advocate screen name again?

I am standing on my office chair and clapping.

PenFoe.

Also, I would protest too much note that I only use Beer Advocate to see ratings.
I have never rated, nor posted.

But hey, at least you sound exactly like a Budweiser commercial, Mr. Mainstream.

[Quality Start Machine]

I'm coming up for the hockey game at Soldier Field and was thinking about hitting Burt's. Is that worth a special trip, and assuming it is, is it recommended to call a day in advance or two?

Also, the stuff they call pizza here in Ohio sucks balls.

Never been, heard great things.  I believe it's order-ahead-but-dine-in or at least DON'T show up without a "reservation".  But I've heard great things about the pizza.

Reservations are definitely mandatory (that is: not just super duper recommended, but required), as is ordering ahead.

Empty tables or no, Burt will turn you away at the door if you don't have a reso. (He may well even direct you directly into the arms of the Pequod's right around the corner, where you'll find some pretty damn similar pizza.)

But the pizza is good, and probably worth the hassle. And, honestly, if you have the time to plan ahead, the order-ahead thing actually makes the experience better. Your pizza should be ready shortly after you sit down, as opposed to Pequod's (or any number of other places) where you might wait 30 minutes to an hour for a table and then another 45+ minutes for your pizza.

Burt has had health issues lately and he closed the restaurant for a few weeks in the early Fall. When you call ahead, let the phone ring multiple times: they have no auto-attendant or answering machine or hot receptionist. You're getting Burt or his wife. When they've decided they've done enough for the day, they'll leave the phone off the hook.

It is a short walk from the Morton Grove Metra station, but in winter weather, just drive up.

As previously stated, Burt's is great, but Pequod's is less complicated...and they're getting their ALL NEW LOCATION any year now.

[Quality Start Machine]

Blaze Pizza is opening more locations - interested to see how long their business model stays sustainable...10" pizzas made to order in a high-heat oven (3 minute bake) for $8.

And it's pretty goddamn good.

[Bonk]

By the way, we did hit Burt's and it did indeed kick large amounts of ass.

Food porn:

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

God damn.

[Bort]

God damn.

[InternetApex]

I'd hit that.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I'm currently very upset with myself for not having ever yet hit up Burt's yet.