ABOUT PEQUOD’S PIZZA
The year was 1970. Hidden away on Fernald Avenue in Morton Grove Illinois, Pequods Pizza started a cult following for its pan style pizza with a “caramelized crust” edge.
Locals enjoyed the hometown pizzeria for its unique atmosphere and great deep dish pizza. In June of 1986 the original owner sold the pizzeria, leading to a rebirth. New leadership has reinvigorated the restaurant. The menu expanded and a savory thin crust pizza was added to the fabled pan pizza.
As word of mouth popularity grew, Pequod’s became the best known secret for pizza in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Many of the faithful continue to make pilgrimages to Pequods even after moving from the Chicago area. January 1992 began a new chapter in the Pequod’s legend. In response to the pleading of many faithful customers, Pequods opened in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Thanks to the enthusiastic patronage of loyal customers, Pequod’s began to build a new cult following in the Windy City, quickly becoming known for late night pizza and delivery of their world class deep dish pizza.
Since 1970, Pequod’s Pizza has served some of the city’s most mouthwatering pan pizzas. Our original location, which still operates in Morton Grove, was the brainchild of the late Burt Katz. He sought a way to bring his signature caramelized crust from Gullivers Pizza & Pub, which remained open in nearby Rogers Park until January 2022.
Katz stayed at Pequod’s until 1986, when he sold the business to new owners, and in 1992, these new owners opened a second location in Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park neighborhood is the perfect spot for nature lovers since it has a bevy of parks, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and the Chicago Lakefront Trail. It’s also a shopper’s paradise with numerous beautiful boutiques lined in historic row homes. Once you’re done exploring the outdoors or shopping to your heart’s content, you can head over to Pequod’s to refuel.