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April 5, 2008
Bacci's Pizzeria - Wrigleyville
Hidden beneath the Addison El stop at Wrigley Field are several excellent eateries, including Bacci's Pizzeria.
Yesterday, my friend Joe and I caught a Friday afternoon ballgame. I was late getting off work, and so we were in a hurry to grab a bite before heading in to the ballpark.
Now, despite having attended hundreds of Cubs games, I had never eaten at Bacci's before, but that will be a condition that won't soon be repeated. To find Bacci's, just take ten steps out of the Addison Red-Line stop toward Wrigley. In big red letters, you'll see a sign for Bacci's Pizzeria.
Duck past the ticket brokers and pretty girls trying to lure you into the Dugout, and climb the stairs. Inside is a dimly lit neighborhood joint that is intended to cater to both the residents of Wrigleyville, as well as the masses of Cubs fans that descend upon the park on gamedays.
The menu is fairly simple. I think there were four pizzas to choose from, Sausage, Pepperoni, Cheese, and maybe mushrooms. A massive slice of pie and a soda are $5. At least, that's what the hand-markered sign says, and I was sort of surprised they even had a cash register. But, the owner pushed the one button, the cash drawer opened, and my twenty found a home next to a massive stack of fives. (Note: I'm not saying this happens often, but I did have an issue where I didn't get my change. I had to say something to the owner who asked me: "How much did I rip you off for?" I laughed and said $10, and he smiled as he handed over two fives and an apology.)
Now for what you care about: The Pizza slice was HUGE and tasty. Sure, I've been to New York and had a slice of New York Style pizza... this ain't no New York style. This slice was like three times the size of a New York piece. This was like a Texas, or maybe even an Alaska-sized slice. Anyhow, I had not eaten breakfast and was famished, but I didn't even finish my slice... and I don't not finish food when I buy lunch. Sure, it was terribly greasy, but the sausage was awesome! On taste alone, I'll give it 5 stars. On fitting into my diet? Probably 1... ya know, there's a lot of calcium in that cheese.