Chicago Eats - Jimmy's Pizza Cafe

Jimmy's Pizza Cafe - According to Foursquare, I've been here almost 30 times now. Besides the fact that one of my friends is the owner and pizza genius (disclaimer...haha), the food is just phenomenal. This isn't Chicago style pizza - this is true to form NY style pizza. Having traveled quite a bit to NYC for business in the past, I've grown to like this style of pizza just as much as Chicago's own (yea, I said it). And Jimmy's is up there with the best of them with the high quality cheese, perfectly crisp AND chewy crust, and sauce that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It took me a while to make a post, but better late than never! Just feast your eyes on the pics below and then do yourself a favor and stop by the cafe (Lincoln and Foster in Lincoln Square) when you're in the area. Or if you have a car, just go ASAP.

Sausage Pizza- fresh out of the oven. All pieces were accounted for immediately. 

White Pizza - no red sauce on this one. Just healthy amounts of cheese, garlic, and a nice dollop of ricotta cheese. One of the house specialties.

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza - no red sauce on this one either, but this is one of Jimmy's specials that appears once in a blue moon. If you see it, get it. It's amazing and one of my favorites.

Bacon, Date, Walnut, Ricotta Pizza - In more detail, that's hickory smoked bacon, dates, toasted walnuts, and a nice heaping of ricotta. Sometimes drizzled with honey. Another one of Jimmy's weekend specials, definitely get lucky if you see this in the store. 

Garlic Knots - So light, fluffy, and delicious. Unmatched when they come out fresh from the oven.

Sicilian Pizza - Thicker than normal with that beautiful cheese carmelizing. Probably the most similar to Chicago style, but it's a completely different pie altogether. Another weekend special.

Stromboli - this one had spinach and ricotta inside. The real winner here is the dough, lots of flavor. Ask for extra sauce!

Beignets - New Orleans style French doughnuts with a mound of powdered sugar. A great way to end your meal! They remind me of what pillows would be like if they were made from clouds.