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Exchequer serving deep dish pizza in Chicago - Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Chicago, IL

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.5
4.5
70 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Exchequer, also known by regulars and locals as "The Ex", has been called the best kept secret in downtown Chicago.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Exchequer combines a welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic menu featuring a handful of Chicago staples, like Chicago style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, or a Combo. The Ex was rated #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune and received a 4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Over 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails, and delicious food for over 50 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Exchequer has a private dining space for up to 40 guests.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is a delightful spot offering "phenomenal food" with a rich Chicago history. Known for its "fantastic deep dish pizza," it also features a wide-ranging menu including burgers, pasta, and salads. The atmosphere is lively with "cool historical decor," and the service is typically warm and friendly.

70 Reviews
  1. Geoffrey

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So good! Bring back your pre-COVID menu! Especially the minestrone soup and apple pie!

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty, reliably prepared food with a home-cooked style. Always feel better about myself and the world after dining here.

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  3. Chad

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Exchecker is a local favorite. Classic styling and good food. Great drinks and deserts too. The offerings are really a good value , for being down town. Try the pizza and pasta dishes. They have great sandwiches too.

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  4. TSUTOMU

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the dinner with the friends who came from Japan. He enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food. It was a fantastic night!

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  5. Tara

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing. For appetizers we had the goat cheese with garlic bread and the trio which we pick tenders, onion rings and cheese curds. For drinks we had the God Father and a pomegranate martini both were great drinks. For pizza we got deep dish because it’s Chicago can’t skip on deep dish pizza when in Chicago. We got sausage, pepperoni, spinach and garlic on ours. It was super delicious as always. Definitely highly recommend this place for food and the Chicago history that’s on the walls.

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  6. Kirk

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and food for the price exceeded our expectation. It was our first time there and we are likely to come back and try something different.

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  7. kevin

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, we will be back! Very fun setting!

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  8. Demetria

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Picked this place for my daughter’s birthday which I noted in the reservation. No one ever mentioned her birthday (it was a Saturday— it happens). But the vibe from the pictures online didn’t seem like the sports bar vibe we walked into. I didn’t realize how casual of a restaurant it is. The food was outstanding, the service was okay. Again, a Saturday night and so I understand. I was just hoping for a nicer atmosphere than a sports bar vibe. The food was excellent and that’s the main point of a restaurant. So we did enjoy the food.

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  9. Heath

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all cold from the pizza, ribs, trio apps too. If all were at temp it would’ve been very good

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  10. Julius

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service a little confusing. Staff was not sociable or welcoming. I’m not 100% sure our waitress understood our order. The order delivered was different, but just went with what was served. Nothing stood out about the place. Lots of Chicago (new) memorablia. Restroom was very clean.

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FAQs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 939-5633.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is rated 4.5 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Private party facilities
    Exchequer has a private dining space for up to 40 guests.
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