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Great Lake
1477 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago IL 60640
(773) 334-9270
Chicago IL 60640
(773) 334-9270
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Great Lake plans a sandwich/cookie sale - Time Out Chicago
Great Lake to sell sandwiches and cookies one day only
Great Lake to sell sandwiches and cookies one day only
http://timeoutchicago.com/restaurants-bars/15817031/great-lake-plans-a-sandwich-cookie-sale
Great Lake - Chicago, IL
Few dishes in Chicago have received the hype that the pizza at this tiny Andersonville storefront has. Even fewer have lived up to it. Yes, Nick Lessins is some kind of genius, and if you’re willing to brave Great Lake’s indifference to you, you’ll be rewarded with an ethereal pie made with the finest ingredients—perhaps cremini mushrooms, aged goat cheese, and sea salt on a puffy crust.
Few dishes in Chicago have received the hype that the pizza at this tiny Andersonville storefront has. Even fewer have lived up to it. Yes, Nick Lessins is some kind of genius, and if you’re willing to brave Great Lake’s indifference to you, you’ll be rewarded with an ethereal pie made with the finest ingredients—perhaps cremini mushrooms, aged goat cheese, and sea salt on a puffy crust.
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/Dining/Dining-Guide/index.php/name/Great-Lake/listing/41573/
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Time Out Chicago
The modest rack of shelves on Great Lake’s western wall plays second fiddle to the highly coveted pizzas.
The modest rack of shelves on Great Lake’s western wall plays second fiddle to the highly coveted pizzas.
Time Out Chicago
Try the salad with buttermilk dressing from our 100 Best list: An obsession with detail, an amount of scrutiny seldom applied to lettuce, a superlative, creamy dressing.
Try the salad with buttermilk dressing from our 100 Best list: An obsession with detail, an amount of scrutiny seldom applied to lettuce, a superlative, creamy dressing.
Time Out Chicago
The menu consists of only three pizza and the owner makes each individually- with puffy, chewy crust; house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail.
The menu consists of only three pizza and the owner makes each individually- with puffy, chewy crust; house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail.
Allen P.
Stop in, put your name on the list, and then wait it out at a local watering hole (Hopleaf).
Stop in, put your name on the list, and then wait it out at a local watering hole (Hopleaf).
Examiner.com
Congrats to Great Lake for making it on the list of top 10 pizza places in the country ... Eat it up.
Congrats to Great Lake for making it on the list of top 10 pizza places in the country ... Eat it up.
Time Out Chicago
Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail, the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, the wait is worth it.
Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail, the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, the wait is worth it.
Andrew S.
Go here and eat something!
Go here and eat something!
GQ Magazine
It's a super thin crust pizza with amazing big bubbles. And it's chewy. Just try it. Thank us later.
It's a super thin crust pizza with amazing big bubbles. And it's chewy. Just try it. Thank us later.
HY C.
Most amazing pizza ever. Delicious. Be sure to try the tomatillo salsa, dante lamb cheese, fresh herb pizza. You won't be disappointed!
Most amazing pizza ever. Delicious. Be sure to try the tomatillo salsa, dante lamb cheese, fresh herb pizza. You won't be disappointed!
Time Out Chicago
Is the pizza worth the wait? Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, is yes.
Is the pizza worth the wait? Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, is yes.
SpotDash
Organic pizza dough … For the health-conscious, that's enough to give this place a chance! Take our tour of Chicago pizza on SpotDash:
Organic pizza dough … For the health-conscious, that's enough to give this place a chance! Take our tour of Chicago pizza on SpotDash:
Time Out Chicago
The menu consists of only three pizza and the owner makes each individually- with puffy, chewy crust; house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail.
The menu consists of only three pizza and the owner makes each individually- with puffy, chewy crust; house-pulled mozzarella; layers of fresh, earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail.
Megan S.
This place is always closed and I'm done trying to eat here!
This place is always closed and I'm done trying to eat here!
Matt S.
Heads up, order in advance and bring your patience... This is hand-crafted wonderland, but foodies only.
Heads up, order in advance and bring your patience... This is hand-crafted wonderland, but foodies only.
LXTV
This is one of chef Grant Achatz's favorite dining spots for pizza, which is all made of local, organic ingredients.
This is one of chef Grant Achatz's favorite dining spots for pizza, which is all made of local, organic ingredients.
Dan M.
Be sure to add bacon if you order the #3 (Spinach pizza)
Be sure to add bacon if you order the #3 (Spinach pizza)
Trav
You gotta stop in necessary exTRAVagance just around the corner while you wait! Great EcoLuxe home store!
You gotta stop in necessary exTRAVagance just around the corner while you wait! Great EcoLuxe home store!
Roberto P.
cielo, worth the drama i went through
cielo, worth the drama i went through
@jenwalsh
Don't go to Great Lake. I've tried four times and either the place was closed (only open four days a week) or the wait is 2+ hours.
Don't go to Great Lake. I've tried four times and either the place was closed (only open four days a week) or the wait is 2+ hours.
Nathan K.
Order the pizza with chorizo -- AMAZING.
Order the pizza with chorizo -- AMAZING.
Taylor C.
BYOB, only a few seats in the whole place. Order to go and have a beer at hopleaf while it's made if you can't get seated.
BYOB, only a few seats in the whole place. Order to go and have a beer at hopleaf while it's made if you can't get seated.
Time Out Chicago
Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail, the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, the wait is worth it. -JK
Thanks to the puffy, chewy crust; the house-pulled mozzarella; layers of earthy mushrooms; and an obsessive eye for detail, the answer, if your mouth isn’t already watering, the wait is worth it. -JK
Leah R.
This is good food. It is a tiny place, it probably seats 20. And: it has the best mushroom pizza you'll eat outside Italy. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.
This is good food. It is a tiny place, it probably seats 20. And: it has the best mushroom pizza you'll eat outside Italy. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Renaissance Hotels
The place is only open four days a week, and its 14 seats fill fast, so in-the-know locals get here early (although the pizza here is worth any wait).
The place is only open four days a week, and its 14 seats fill fast, so in-the-know locals get here early (although the pizza here is worth any wait).
Pedro Pablo F.
Best Pizzas I ever eat
Best Pizzas I ever eat
Jenni M.
Artisan pizza. An upscale comfort food staple.
Artisan pizza. An upscale comfort food staple.
Serious Eats
Heirloom Tomato: This is glorious, light yeasty, pizza crust. The No. 1 comes with slices of fresh heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, garlic, herbs, and tangy, salty mona cheese.
Heirloom Tomato: This is glorious, light yeasty, pizza crust. The No. 1 comes with slices of fresh heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, garlic, herbs, and tangy, salty mona cheese.
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