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Is Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. Still Open? Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. is listed open on chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, lists current hours, names the Pizza Pot Pie and Mediterranean Bread as its signature offerings, and states it is currently offering walk-ins and carryout only.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"The Best Thing I Ever Ate" showcased Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. for its Pizza Pot Pie, a deep-dish pizza baked upside down in a bowl and flipped tableside, served alongside the restaurant's Mediterranean Bread. The restaurant has operated in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood for more than 50 years, describing itself on its own site as "a Chicago family tradition." According to the restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, it lists current hours (Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.) and states it is "currently offering walk-ins and carryout only," with dine-in not listed as available. Online carryout ordering is active through the site at 2121 North Clark Street. No closure, sale, or ownership change has been reported for the restaurant.

"Pot Pie Paradise" (aired 2012) featured Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.'s signature Pizza Pot Pie, a deep-dish pizza baked in a bowl and flipped tableside for presentation. According to the business's own website, the Lincoln Park restaurant continues operating at 2121 North Clark Street and ships its pizzas nationwide through Goldbelly. The site lists a full food and drink menu, carryout options, and merchandise, and Google Places lists the address as operational. According to the business's website, the restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, with hours extending as late as 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. No closure, relocation, or ownership change has been reported for the business, which has served the same Clark Street address in Lincoln Park for decades.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Road Trip
What was featured
the restaurant's signature deep-dish Pizza Pot Pie
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Pot Pie Paradise
What was featured
Chicago-style 'pizza pot pie' baked and served upside-down in a bowl
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. is listed open on chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"The Best Thing I Ever Ate" showcased Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. for its Pizza Pot Pie, a deep-dish pizza baked upside down in a bowl and flipped tableside, served alongside the restaurant's Mediterranean Bread. As of September 2026, Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. is listed open on chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. located?

2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.?

Season 5, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Road Trip”.

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Visit info

Address
2121 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Venue type
pizzeria

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