J B Alberto’s Pizza
1324 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626
J B Alberto’s Pizza Menu
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Appetizers & Salads
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Sandwiches
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Pasta & More
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Chicken & Ribs
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Pizzas - Deep Dish
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Desserts
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Appetizers & Salads
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Pasta & More
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Chicken & Ribs
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Pizzas - Deep Dish
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Desserts
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Address :
1324 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL, 60626 - Phone (773) 973-1700
- Website https://www.jbalbertos.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Aaron S.
I live a few blocks away from here so I eat here all the time. Pizza is 4 star but the ribs weren't that good to me a little flavorless I've had them twice weeks apart It was good enough not to get a refund but compared to the pizza it was a let down I still go here for pizza a lot mostly by the slice
(3)David F.
JB's is always a good go-to spot if you live in or around Rogers. Not a ton to say, just a good, reasonably priced delivery pizza! I remember getting the Giant as a kid, it's perfect for parties and fun to try to fit through the door! Italian beef is decent as well!
(5)Cloey S.
We ordered a 16 in. pepperoni and sausage pizza with mozzarella sticks and it came with a free qt of RC. I read that your pizza will be delivered in 20 minutes on yelp, but it took an hour like they said on the phone. Not a big deal though because that's normal for most pizza places. The pizza was really good. Really cheesy and flavorful. The mozzarella sticks were also pretty good. It says on their menu that they make their sauce and use fresh produce daily so that's also a huge plus.
(5)Alexander L.
Very good Pizza! Don't believe the haters! You'll get your pizza in under 20mins! I only eat the pizza! Single slices available & pizza orders come with a free 1ltr of soda! Only thing is they open late at 4pm, not sure why they don't open earlier on Sundays for football games? They do close very late for all you stoners & drunkards! Their delivery service is ok, best go & pick up it up if you live in the area.
(5)Sharyn M.
Two Words: Fried Chicken!! No seriously, I work super long hours so when I'm exhausted and need to order out after my long day plus commute, I opt to order something I can utilize into other meals. Chicken rocks my world because it can be used in Frittatas , a scramble, a sandwich chunked or made into chicken salad. Add it to a rice bake or pasta!! It's endless. SO my point is that JB Alberto's creates such a fresh hot fried chicken box that suffices all my lasting weekly meals. This chicken is so flavorful and cooked to perfection. Always delivered hot to my door to satisfy my immediate hunger. I opt for the 12 piece to last me thru my next few days. JB's can rival flavor to any name brand out there. I am always impressed and very thankful. I do recommend when u get that craving or need a longer term solution in this still hot weather. * if only they had biscuits!!!
(5)Julian J.
This place is wonderful. It's been 8 years since I've had food from here. And I must say the food is as great as it was from the jump. The prices are your normal pizza joint prices. But the quality of the food is 100x better. You have to try the food out before you judge...
(4)Sari Z.
Picked up a 16in thin crust cheese pizza for the first time tonight and was delighted to find out it came with a free 1liter drink! Pizza tastes great so I'll be ordering from here again soon!
(4)LaDarian D.
Decent pizza. The cheese could use some work. Kudos to being open til 2am. I've been spoiled by the likes of Giordano's, so I'm a tad critical when it comes to sauce, crust & mozzarella. JB Alberto's was there for me when I couldn't get Giordano's.
(3)MissLiteEyes S.
I'm constantly ordering delivery from here! There food is always good..I love their cheese pizza! so yummy & their fried chicken dinner is good as well
(4)Dee S.
Damn.. This might have been the ugliest/messiest pizza I've ever seen, see for yourself.. I ordered a "stuffed" pizza and it came looking all unstuffed, and stuff.. I usually don't complain(everybody says that, but I swear I don't). Their only answer was "well maybe next time don't order a stuffed pizza for delivery." Really? You'd say that to a customer?, you KNOW the pizza comes to your door looking like soup, so you don't try to find a better way to transport it or just say you don't deliver them at all? FOH! I'm a huge fan of J B Alberto's and I would like to continue ordering from them, but due to the bad experiences you will encounter in the future for "complaining" to a pizza place, I'm sorry to say, that me and you J B Alberto's aren't working out. Side note: I ordered 2 items(one pizza, one order of rings) and they forget 1 of them(can you guess which one?)
(2)Lorelei C.
It has been over a year since my 1st Initial Review of J B Alberto's, so I thought it was time to update. So, almost a year and a half later I am still rating J B Alberto's 5 star worthy because they have remained consistent with everything they have given/delivered. It doesn't matter what you order from here, everything is always fresh and delicious, whether it be their Deep Dish Pizza, Pasta's, Amazing Steak Fries or one of the very best Beef/Sausage Combo Sandwiches second only to Portillo's. And, yes, their main business is take-out and delivery and their delivery is quick and always accurate, No screw up's on what you order here folks, if you want no onions they give you no onions! God, how I love them for this cause I hate fricken onions on anything! And, check your menu for great daily specials too! And, okay, I'm going to now give my place of employment and J.B's some free marketing because on the back of every Jewel register receipt is a $2.00 off Coupon for J.B's.. Sidebar to my Bosses at Jewel.. If you are reading this I want a raise... Seriously, J.B Alberto's is a great little place dishing up some pretty stellar food, located on Morse in East Rogers Park, one of my very favorites.. They haven't let me down yet, and honestly, I don't think they ever will.. I Love residing in East Rogers, and I Love J B Alberto's! And that's a given...
(5)Maria C.
Ordered 2 hrs ago. NO Pizza. I call, wait music for 6 minutes, hung up.Guess someone else gets my business. HIRE more drivers if you know you need them or more phone ppl.
(1)Cheryl W.
Everything I've had at JB Alberto's has been great. The ribs, pizza, fried chicken, friend mushrooms, garlic bread, etc... everything tastes fresh and homemade. Plus the prices at this place are so reasonable. The front staff are always pleasant and remember their repeat customers.
(4)Samantha J.
I order from here very often. I have had their Pizza thin crust, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Fries, Breaded Shrimp and it is all very good. Fries and breaded shrimp are never delivered soggy, they come hot and crispy. Food is always delivered hot. The delivery is about an hour even though I live like 3 min away but whatever food is good. Its a quick lazy Sunday night meal. Their food is always consistent. I'm not a fan of their Garlic bread. Tried a delivery experiment with a friend. We both called in an order at the same time to be delivered to my apartment (same address), we paid with separate cards. We figured if their delivery people were organized the food would arrive at the same time. Well it didn't. My food arrived 30 min after my friends did......and it was the same delivery guy.
(3)Victor P.
great place to get a slice or two of pizza!! Also good place to get take especially there side order sampler yum!! Tried various other food items and all has been good eats!!
(5)Sylvia G.
I was craving pizza all day. I finally gave in and ordered delivery at 10pm. The pizza came 20 minutes earlier than expected. The toppings on the deep dish pizza were in perfect balance and they were actually on top of the cheese. I feel like some Chicago deep dish has too much sauce, but the amount on this pizza was just right. It satisfied my craving! The medium pizza also came with a free liter of soda!
(4)Rachel H.
THIS IS THE WORST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD I tried this place twice and both times I've had to put the pizza in the oven because it was so horribly under cooked that it was inedible. Last night, the driver wouldn't come up to my 2nd floor apartment. Hell, he didn't even come in the front door. I was starving, so I just wanted to get the pizza upstairs and eat it.... I opened the box, it was cut insanely uneven (45 years in business and you guys can't cut a pizza right?!) I had to get out the pizza cutter. Then I could barely eat one slice because all I could taste was raw pizza dough. I ordered the double decker cheese. Absolutely disgusting. Honestly, I am not one to write bad reviews. I also am not a picky pizza eater. I just don't understand the praise this place gets. I should've just walked across the street and bought a frozen pizza.
(1)A A.
I don't love this place but I do end up eating here a lot. This place is the CSI Miami of pizza. I never intend to watch the show but somehow I eventually end up watching the reruns. I also feel a slight bit of shame after both events. Best things to get here are the spaghetti and the thin crust pizza (not by the slice). One other positive is that they sell RC cola! Yup Royal Crown! Like a Boss! Or at least that's how RC cola makes me feel, It's the pop of royalty.
(3)Brett H.
Having not even received my order yet and I already know I won't waste my time coming back. Forgot my coupon for $2 off and when I didn't produce it at time of pick up instead of a "don't forget it next time" the pizza nazi told the cashier "take it off the order" and wandered off. I arrived on time and was told 20 more minutes and the website gave an inaccurate time. Same pizza nazi started talking to the cashier saying "the website never gives the proper time for the stuffed pizzas." Maybe they should think about fixing that. Bad first impression. Not worth coming back.
(1)Kaley K.
Ordered the deep dish J.B. Alberta's special for delivery. It arrived within the hour warm and ready to devour. Although it seems the thin crust is a fan favorite, I would recommend the deep dish with all the fresh toppings they offer. Our late night pizza craving was satisfied and I know we will be ordering again.
(4)Amy B.
I absolutely love their thin crust pizza. It isn't shy either - it's a great crust with tons of cheese/toppings plus a really great sauce - sweet and rich. Delivery is always hot and their delivery guys are super friendly. It's consistently delicious and their garlic bread is amazing. It's probably clogging my arteries, but it's totally worth it.
(5)Cassandra C.
5 words - Bacon Macaroni and cheese Pizza. Yes, you will need to run ten miles after eating. Also, we eat this pizza at least once a month because it's a good deal and it's tasty. But seriously, if you want to end it all on a happy note, get the bacon mac and cheese pizza.
(5)Jeffrey L.
In my ongoing effort to find a go to pizza place in my new neighborhood, JB Alberto's might be it. Despite a couple of challenges related to the timing of my order being ready & the non-acceptance of a coupon, the pizza itself was great. Gooey, dense stuffed pizza with loads of flavor, just the way it should be! Looking forward to trying their thin crust.
(4)Mike M.
I'd gone here for a slice a few years back after catching a show at the Mayne Stage. I only remembered it a few weeks after moving to Rogers and I'm so glad I did. This place fucking rules. The pan has some amazing crust and the sauce is really, really choice. I would eat this place every damn time I wanted pizza if I could afford it. Not that they're expensive but it's pretty standard pizza pricing. You're getting what you pay for, guaranteed. Late night slices and delivery are extra awesome add-on's after a night of bar hopping or just staying in. This might be my favorite stop in the neighborhood. They will always have my support. I think you have to eat, like, 20 Pizzas to get a free cheese and I have zero problem with that. I will eat your 20 Pizzas, JB Alberto's.
(5)Iris H.
Hello Mr. Nice Owner Man who I met a few years ago at the Glenwood Arts festival- Please dedicate some time and effort to quality control. As a too-many-decades-than-I want-to-admit customer of JB/Albertos, it is clear the pizza quality dramatically changes depedent upon who is prepping, baking, cutting and boxing it. Same with the desserts. Thank you, A 40 year customer :)
(3)Terry B.
I've had the thin crust Pizza and the Fried Chicken to date. Marvelous food. They seem to know how to prepare food well. Had delivery once; pick-up once. Prefer to pick-up food --- was ready in 20 minutes. This is really a carry-out and delivery place; no tables or servers.
(5)Rose N.
I order from this place ALOT ... I usually order pizza and wings and once in a while a sandwich of some kind .. Almost everything I have ordered from here is good. Delivery doesn't take too long depending on how busy they are. But let me tell you why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Today I ordered calamari and some kind of chicken pasta which I have never ordered before. The calamari was okay. The chicken parm pasta on the other hand was not. The chicken was rubbery almost as if they didn't cook it right. I was highly disappointed. I will still order from here but I think I'll stick to their pizza !!
(3)Susan P.
Just like I remember it! My family has been ordering from here since the 80's. I now live in Miami Beach and was looking for some good Chicago pizza. JB's did not disappoint. My husband had not had it before and said it was some of the best thin crust pizza he has ever had. It was just as I remember it growing up. Light and crispy crust, absolutely perfect. Delivery was quick and friendly!
(5)Grant S.
When I think of the pizza of my childhood in Chicago and its surroundings, I think of a slightly more crackery thin but not too thin crust, a touch of sweet sauce with basil and oregano notes, and mozzarella cheese. Most importantly, it's cut in squares, or the Chicago party crust. This is JB's pizza. JB's is a Rogers park institution that does every style of pizza great. Top three for deep dish, my favorite for thin, and if you want one thin crust stacked on top of another thin crust pizza, this is your place. Plus, if you have a couple hungry friends, you can get a 24" pizza and a free RC Cola. In fact, the RC comes with all pizzas. Plus there's so many more menu options. I've been there 1000000 times and haven't tried everything. Summary: THE PIZZA. And RC. And $2.65 for a big slice to go. Can't be beat
(5)Savvy R.
I don't recommend ordering through grub hub for picking up an order there. This is the second time I've ordered through grub hub. Both times I ordered a pasta and a salad, and both times they forgot to put the salad in the bag. I did not realize this either time until I got home. The girl that was at the front desk tonight was also very rude and almost yelling at people. The food is okay, but the times I've ordered it got messed up.
(2)Brian J.
Pizza has been good in the past, but my attempt at getting it delivered tonight resulted in the driver not showing up after 2 hours and then lying about calling me and ringing the bell. Attempt to resolve through management was clueless at best and hostile at worst. They really need to get it together.
(1)J N.
I like that this place open late hours that's why I give 3 stars. However, their pizza quality is not consistent. Individual slice pizza taste more than ordering a whole pizza. The location is somewhat not a safe neighborhood, you need to have a car if you decided to have late pizza.
(3)Cory W.
Good food. delivery time is good most times. Friendly delivery people. I like that they include a liter of RC cola with pizza nice little bonus!
(3)Joel M.
After a one off I was contacted by Tom the owner to resolve the mix up. First off this tally impressed me and I love this pizza so I wanted to give jb another chance. Had amazing pizza it showed up within the time told. Overall great experience. Will for sure be ordering again while I'm in town.
(5)Sam H.
This used to be my go to spot however their service over the last few months has been terrible. It's sad to see a great place like JB's become mediocre. You wait forever for your pie if you can even get through via phone or not get hung up on. My last 6 or 7 pies have come burned, cold or have made me and my family sick. I would order from them almost every week. Never again.
(1)nicole j.
Best pizza ever! Better than Lou Malnati's or Giordano's
(5)Shi A.
I feel slightly bad rating it a 3, but JB is more of a 3.9... Not yet a perfect 4. My family has been ordering pizza from JB since I was a kid. The pizza is not exactly THE BEST i've ever had but we keep ordering just because it has become a tradition. Plus we always use their $2 off coupons. We ordered the wings today and honestly it wasn't worth it, nothing special about them. Also they do take super long to deliver to Evanston, which sucks. Recommendation: Get a thin crust pizza & for sure try to get a $2 off coupon
(3)Christine S.
Order at your own risk. I ordered chicken fingers and fries and here I am over two hours later....still waiting for my food. Seriously?!? It's chicken tenders not a special order pan pizza.They have excellent food but their delivery is hit or miss time wise. My fiancee is speaking with the manager as I write this and they're going to comp us the food but that does not change the fact that nearly 2 1/2 hours later we still don't have our food. This is a pizza place, IN CHICAGO! Hire more drivers.
(1)Greg K.
Great drunk pizza. If you live and/or drink close to here, then it's hard to avoid the Siren Song of JB Alberto. That smell, those prices. Hard to avoid. Also, there's a neighborhood secret on how to get a cheaper pizza, but I can't give it away so easily. Pay attention and you may figure it out.
(5)E N.
I'd like to give this place 4 stars because my orders always arrive hot, taste good, and arrive within the time frame estimate on the web site. I've ordered about 5-6 times through Grubhub or their web site over the last few months, and on all but one occasion, items were just missing from my order, and I've had to request a refund for them. In every instance an item or items were missing, it was an extra side of something such as a dressing, that I'd requested to go with another item in the order. While their food is pretty darn good most of the time, this repeat experience of missing items is making me think twice about ordering from them again or recommending this place to anyone else.
(2)Andrew D.
Love JB's! Great thin crust and you get a free liter of pop with your pizza. Good for late nights where you can get pizza by the slice. The stuffed crust is a little saucy but still pretty good. I recommend the double decker pizza, which is basically a thin crust on top of a thin crust. They also have great sandwiches.
(4)Serene B.
As a lifelong Rogers Park-er, I've been coming here for the past 16 or so years, ever since I was in my teens and my social life came into existence. While back in the late 90's/early 2000's the food was a 5, I've gotta give them credit, it's still a solid 4. I often order from them for work meetings and the food always arrives on time. Even when I order for delivery at home, it always comes 15-20 minutes earlier than the stated ETA. Also, if you go in to grab a slice, they often have "abandoned" whole pizzas that were never claimed that you can get for a fraction of the price. It's all in the asking. All in all, it's good food for a good price and meets service expectations (delivery times, etc.)
(4)Hallie M.
We love this pizza place. The thin crust pizza is a must and we also always order the jalapeño poppers! Yum! They deliver pretty quickly and the online ordering system they have is very reliable. We only tried their deep dish pizza once and that was enough... If you want deep dish I'd say go to Giradanos around the corner, but for everything else, especially thin crust pizza jbs is a go to! And if you collect 20 little coupons you can get a free pizza!
(4)Joe P.
Aside from the sit-and-dine type joints, JB reigns in the best pizza-while-you're-drunk category. Excelling in both Chicago-style and thin crusted 'zas, they do it dirt cheap. Excellent quality. Excellent Service. And, excellent...hours. You eat the 'name brand' stuff, et al., once. You eat great neighborhood establishments like JB Alberto's all. the. time.
(5)Molly H.
Thin crust pizza is fairly decent! Meatball sandwich had a lot of meat, not stingy at all, but not enough sauce. Fried mushrooms leave something to be desired. Haven't tried their deep dish, but definitely like their thin crust!
(3)Dan O.
Our favorite pizza place for original-style pizza. Thankfully we're in its seemingly huge delivery radius.
(4)Sasha A.
Their delivery service is terrible, got my order wrong and when they corrected it, the food I received was frozen cold.
(1)Samuel B.
Great pizza and great service! I order from here every time I am back home from college. No matter the weather, their delivery drivers are always on time and you get a free pop with your order.
(5)Shannon-Leslie P.
I live in rogers park so JB's is super convenient. I've ordered a few times and it always gets here on time and my food is always hot which is very important!!! I love their chicken sandwiches and bbq chicken dinner. So much food for cheap!!!!
(5)Rebeca R.
One of the best pizza spots in Chicago. Had to find others because I moved out of Rogers Park but this pizza was my first love.
(5)Jessica B.
We order pizza from here all the time. We typically get the 20" J B Alberto Deluxe for delivery. They always tell us 1 hour, but it has never taken that long. Most of the time it is here within 30 minutes! The pizza is always delicious and it comes with a free 1 liter RC. Each one also comes with a little coupon-save 14 and you get a free pizza. We have tried other things like the sampler patter and pasta, which were just okay, but everything is decently priced. This is our go-to pizza delivery place.
(4)Jeff A.
My favorite pizza in Chicago. When im away I crave this pizza. Delivery is always fast and hot. I always get the thin crust and on occasion extra crisped. Always incredible.
(4)Jimmy L.
Even though the food is great, their customer service is awful. Just like another review I seen, I waited over a hour and a half for delivery and I live not too far from there. I attempted numerous calls to check-up on the delivery (or even cancelling it for that matter) but no answer at all. Was on automatic hold for 15mins which nobody came to the phone and I was tired of waiting. Next time I (or anyone reading this) orders food, make sure you pay cash and not prepay with a card. If it wasn't such a terrible night outside I would call and drive over there, ask for the manager and show him how long I've been on hold. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
(2)Julia J.
Really decent thin crust pizza in the neighborhood. A little on the greasy side, but it's pizza, so I don't mind a little on the greasy side. Their Chicago/stuffed pizza is delicious as well. I'm more of a thin-crust kind of girl, but the sauce on the stuffed pizza and the crust was actually pretty delicious and I won't mind ordering it when Mr. has a craving for it. I wouldn't order their pan pizza again- it reminded me of a national chain that shall remain nameless, but with good options for thin crust and stuffed, I won't really need to opt for the pan pizza.
(4)Matt H.
When my partner Chris and I moved to West Rogers Park last year, we immediately starting hearing that JB Alberto's had some of the best pizza in the area. We have now ordered from them multiple times and on average have been very satisfied. Our favorite so far is the stuffed half cheese half sausage. We like our pizzas baked well done. For us, that really makes the crust stellar. We have also tried the thin crust and the deep dish with the deep dish being more positively memorable. Sometimes the pizza takes longer than the delivery time stated but we have never been delivered a lukewarm or cold pie. Also, we have had issues on occasion with employees taking our orders over the phone; it's hit or miss if they get everything correct. The food is the most important though and it for sure satisfies Chris and me (hungry hungry hippos). Will definitely keep ordering from them! xoxo
(4)Noah E.
I ordered take out and delivery from here this week, since everything else was closed. It said online it would take up to an hour for delivery, so I expected that. Once the driver arrived and gave me my food and felt, I discovered half my order was gone. I called and wasn't offered an apology. I was asked if I still wanted it...uhhh yes, I already waited an hour! The restaurant is a 7 min drive from my house. The other half of my order didn't show up for another 45 mins. So by about 1 am I was finally eating my food I ordered at 11:15. Poor service made me not order here again. Food was ok..what you would expect from a pizza place.
(1)Frank J.
Pizza is great, I just have a really bad complaint.. I waited to long for the pizza, I had hungry guest But that's not all, when I opened the pizza there was a terrible looking!!! All shifted to one side and the slices all cut uneven, I wish I caught that before the driver left so he could take that embarrassment back and so I could ask back for my tip
(2)Greg B.
real good and super cheap food especially since they're open late!!! two deep slices and i'm ready to go. only thing you gotta expect is that if you order something big it's gonna take some time but it's whatever for the taste and value
(4)Christopher G.
JB Albertos is the bomb. I've been eating here for over 25+ years and they haven't changed! If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Best bet for large parties and events. Can't beat the GIANT!
(5)doreen s.
Wings...they have good wings. I gave their pizza another try and it wasn't as bad as the first time. But, I would definitely order their bbq or buffalo style wings from now on.
(3)Chris C.
I'm a New Yorker recently transplanted to Chicago, so I'm the first to admit I arrived in this city two years ago with a pretty big pizza chip on my shoulder. In that time I have tried nearly every pizza place in a reasonable distance from my place in Rogers Park, and while I still haven't found a place that makes an authentic New York style pizza that I can really say anything other than "That wasn't too bad," about, I have slowly learned to appreciate good Chicago style pizza. JB Alberto's is GOOD Chicago style pizza. My wife and I order from there several times a month, and the service is always friendly, the delivery times very fast, and the quality of the pizza is always top-notch. I've read some people complaining about the softness of the dough on the deep dish pie, but I am a fan of it. It's never undercooked, it's always soft and yielding, yet firm, and holds the ingredients well. They are generous with the toppings, there is always an abundant amount of REAL cheese, and the sauce is a nice robust tomato based sauce, not the overly sweet, sugary stuff that passes for sauce in those chain places. Oh, and here's another thing they do at Alberto's: they put the toppings on TOP of the cheese. Seems like a no brainer, doesn't it, what with them being called toppings and all? But I've found it generally isn't the case around here. Nothing compares to the crispness and browning on the edges of pepperoni slices when cooked on top of a pizza as they are supposed to be. JB Alberto's is this displaced New Yorker's best Chicago style pizza in the neighborhood.
(5)Deborah A.
I wish that we had the same experience as so many others. It took us almost an hour and a half to even get our order and then when received, the breadsticks were so hard we could play drums with them, the marinara had absolutely no taste, and the pizza.....well, it was undercooked and doughy in the middle, had so much "sprinkled on" seasoning that you couldn't taste anything else (which we didn't care for that taste), and the dough itself reminded us more of a bread dough instead of an actual pizza dough. This was our first time ordering from JB Alberto's and unfortunately it will be the last. I'd rather pay $5 for Little Caesar's than nearly $30 for a pizza and breadsticks that I'm gonna feed the garbage with. :(
(1)Mira S.
I'm a NY pizza fan, and this is the closest I've had in Chicago--has the right crust, sauce and cheese flavor. They only have a few toppings, cheese, sausage and pepperoni, I think, which is fine, because they seem to always have them, and they're always fresh. Their "deep dish" isn't messy, saucy Chicago deep dish. It was more like NY sicilian, except pie-shaped instead of square--but the same thick doughy crust, not filled with sauce like Chicago-style. Easy to get a single slice, and eatable on the go. Anyway, great prices (although I remember when a slice cost $1.25)--$2.30 for thin, $2.90 for thick, or something close to that.
(4)Jane U.
This review is only for tonight's order. Don't get stuffed pizza here. Me and my husband ordered 2 grilled chicken salads/which is always good that's why they get 2 stars/ and 10 inch stuffed pizza. This was just baked pie filled with enormous amount of mozzarella. Slices won't come off from aluminum foil they put under so we literally had to pick little pieces off while trying to chew it. Aaand we couldn't find any meat. Finally after 4 slices we found tiny piece of beef that's over done. Pizza itself has no flavor whatsoever. I like their thin crust pizzas but "no thank you sure stuffed with just cheese , flavor - less baked dough topped with red saucy thing" waste of $17 there.
(2)Brooke S.
I love this place! Great pizza and great service. They even have delivery, although I've never used the service. It's take-out only, which sometimes sucks. It's open super late (well, technically early).
(5)Jimmy B.
I'm surprised so many people love JB Alberto's. We used to order it a lot in college because it was the thing to do, but it's super greasy, seriously it's crazy greasy, generally falling apart, and just sorta mediocre in all respects. I've also tried their fries and hot wings, which were not great. Their fries always arrive super soggy, but that is sorta to be expected from delivery fries, but the hot wings were particularly disappointing. They don't have much meat on them. The sauce is ok though. It's hard for me to think I'd order delivery from here when there are so many other options... If you are ordering delivery, they do get it to you pretty quick, and it is hot when it arrives, so they get some points for that.
(2)Jape B.
I only recommend the plain cheese deep dish and the french fries, both excellent. I recently tried the burger and it was really poor quality. I also had the deluxe pizza (sausage, peppers, onions, etc.) and it was gross. It fell apart as I tried to eat it and the toppings didn't taste good. The sausage tasted cheap and gross.
(4)Michael S.
By far the best thin crust pizza I have had. The balance of cheese and toppings are only bested by the signature flavor of the sauce. Always a Sunday football favorite.
(5)Katey W.
Ok, things have turned around. I crave this pizza like I once used to. It's ahhhhmazing!
(5)John A.
Consistently Great Pizza! I usually order the stuffed pizza, and it's so full of cheese and toppings one piece is almost all I can eat (almost). Just discovered the bacon, big hunks of meat. The sausage (which I don't usually like) is meaty and not greasy. Good prices and always good.
(5)Asia C.
In LOVE with their XXX-thin crust sausage and/or pepperoni pizza! The best so far.
(5)Elizabeth S.
The big pizza is perfect for parties! Decent prices and fast enough. Usually they quote an hour. Somtimes it does take that long but its worth it. OPEN SUUUPER LATE
(4)S S.
Is it wrong to complain when your meal was comped? A comped meal does not make up for the fact that delivery took over 2.5 hours and when the food arrived(suprise) it was cold. Yes it's freezing outside and Valentines Day; but honestly,get your act together! Hire more people--- do what you have to do to prepare.
(2)Tony C.
I would call their "deep dish" more of a pan pizza, but that's splitting hairs a little bit. Don't get me wrong I wasn't disappointed. Their thin crust is classic, not really awesome, but far from bad. Plus they have a gigantic party size thin crust 18"! Seal of approval from me. Relieved to have a go-to place in my new neighborhood.
(4)Mark E.
Pretty delicious pizza. Cool setup, with a tiny lobby and a tall counter, like pizza joints were set up when I was a young-un, if memory serves. Not the cheapest. French cut pies (square pieces). Macaroni and chz pizza. Nuff said.
(4)Bianca L.
My boyfriend and I were out looking for a late dinner. We ended up on Morse and saw a lot of people inside this restaurant. I ordered the rib tip dinner and he ordered a personal pizza. I have to say the ribs were absolutely amazing! Great choice of BBQ sauce and the ribs were tender. What really impressed my boyfriend and I is how great of a meal it made for lunch today! The fries weren't all dried out like most places are after re-heating and the ribs were still as delicious as they were last night. The pizza was amazing too! Great inexpensive meal on the north side.
(5)Kyle F.
Thanks to JB Albertos Catering - They saved my life! At 4:30 today I suddenly remembered that it was my turn to "cook" dinner for a monthly board meeting at 6:30 tonight so in a panic, I called JB Albertos praying they could help my out with with something spectacular. (We have one rule for board meeting dinners - no pizza.) I explained my situation and in about 5 minutes Gustavo helped me plan a meal for 14 people: a family size tray of Chicken Parmigana, a family size tray of Cheese Ravioli (for the vegetarians), and a family size Garden Salad, bread, plates, cutlery and napkins delivered at 6:30 on the dot. 6:25 the driver showed up with piping hot food and a friendly smile. He even helped arrange the trays on the table. In addition to what I ordered there were even serving utensils and a giant side of Parmesan cheese. The Chicken Parm was incredible! Each breaded chicken breast was huge and it came with a big pan of mostacolli in a savory marinara sauce. The ravioli was equally delicious and the salad was covered in a mountain of sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and peppers. I was concerned that there might not be enough food, but the portions were huge! I even got to take home leftovers! JB Albertos was a huge hit with my fellow board members - so much so, I got elected to do dinner next month. Next time, I know exactly who to call! Thanks again, JBs!!!
(5)Patsy S.
I have been ordering pizza from JBs for some time now, they never disappoint. Some times their delivery time is a bit longer but it's worth the wait. Whenever I crave pizza and hot wings, this is the place I order from. Pricing is decent and so is the quality. They're also open late! Definitely recommend this place to others!
(4)Marlon O.
I love this place for the late night. This is one of the few places in my area that is open late and has a great variety. I enjoy their daily specials specially when it's the pasta. You can't beat the price for the portion you get out of the specials. Definitely recommend for late night.
(4)Nasanal C.
my buddy mike told me to order from j b albertos and since i did i have been ordering there on a regular basis great place great pizza
(5)Tariq A.
Best place ever, I've eaten pizza a lot but this place is the best pizza ever!! I eat there deep dish a lot its fantastic, i tried there burgers also they also great, i also tried there fried chicken, its a bit rancid, but the pizza is the best
(5)Hillari H.
The best pizza in Rogers Park, hands down. Their other menu items are good, too, in particular, the chopped steak sandwich and the steak dinner. JBs doesn't have alcohol, but I remember there was a time when they would deliver beer or wine if the customers didn't want pop. JBs would pick the drinks up from a local liquor store, and the customers would pay for it. I don't know if they still do that, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Unlike a lot of other pizza places in the area, JBs does sell pizza slices at reasonable prices. Delivery is usually on time, and if the delivery isn't quite right, they usually fix it quickly.
(4)R. S.
A few weeks back I had a taste for ribs. I'd ordered plenty of pizzas from here. I ended up taking advantage of their extra rib slab offer. When the order came, the extra slab wasn't there. I called and was immediately offered a credit or redelivery. I took the redelivery. It was not only delivered in under 30 minutes, they sent two full slabs. It wasn't necessary - the great courteous service of the driver and the person who answered the phone were great. Mistakes happen. It was above and beyond stellar customer service. This neighborhood place is a keeper! Oh - and the ribs were great!!!!
(5)Noah V.
It's not the best pizza. By some people's standards it's not even great pizza. What you will find is dependability. Deliveries are always on time, ingredients are always nice and fresh, and the taste is the same every time. In my 15+ years of having their pies I can't say that I've ever had a bad slice. They are an institution to this neighborhood, and it shows on the many reviews here and the many times people will default to ordering here when they want pizza in Rogers Park.
(4)Karen T.
I am so glad to have jb Alberto's in the neighborhood. they're exactly what I want when I'm craving some cheap pizza. they have delicious appetizers... I love the jalapeño poppers and of course the mozz sticks. and I'm a fan of their deep dish cheese pizza. I always get by the slice when I go in (where they have a couple options pre made), but I also love getting a whole pizza for delivery for nights that my roommate and I stay in and watch movies. they're a good staple, and while I wouldn't recommend going out of our way to eat here, if you're in the neighborhood, you should give them a shot.
(4)Josh B.
This is my go to Pizza place. The prices are solid, the delivery quick, and the quality of the food really great. The pizza, deep and thick, is always flavorful and never greasy. The non-pizza food is always really good, the pastas offer such large servings that you've easily got lunch for the next day, and there is just enough home cooking feel that this place is a great way to relax after a long day. What's more, they offer slices for carry out with little to no wait. They even give you a free RC with every large pizza you buy! JB's really can't be beat.
(5)Torque C.
Great pizza. Special orders don't upset them. Special pizzas and toppings or combos don't seem to phase these guys. Other food there is great too. Prices are okay.
(4)Ciel D.
We ordered "the giant" pizza for a party and it was very sub-par. The crust had a sort of weird flavor and despite being thin crust wasn't crispy at all. The whole pizza tasted freezer-burned, which is really gross to even think about in a delivery pizza. Considering my previous bad experience and this underwhelming experience I won't order from them again.
(2)Dennis P.
Best in Rogers Park, hands down! Don't be a nerd! Best thin, and best deep dish. I live in California now, and have ordered this shit twice already, overnight shipping to Los Angeles. Straight up! They specialize in real, Chicago pizza. Don't listen to the """""yuppy""""", Loyola students. These are people who come to Chicago from other country's, states, and suburbs. They're overjoyed to live in America or in the big city for the first time in their lives. They come thinking they run the fucking neigborhood, walking with their noses turned up at the natives, trying to get themselves murdered. Like the pizza where they're originally from just puts legendary, Chicago pizza to shame. Chicago pizza places like this, particular one are legendary in the pizza game. This pizza place is a staple of Rogers Park, for decades! Don't fuckin front!
(5)Susan D.
Fantastic! I knew that Yelp would not let me down - so I finally decided to order from JB Alberto's. I was really craving a great thin crust pizza and some pasta, and boy did they ever deliver! Both literally and figuratively. For just under $20 -- I got enough food to last for days and days. In fact, I'll probably wind up freezing some of it. I have to say that after 5 days of hospital food -- I was really looking forward to this more than words can say. I ordered online - a small pizza and the daily special pasta - mostaccioli. In around half an hour, a cheerful delivery guy appeared at my door with fresh, hot food -- and a surprise free litre of soda. What is better than that on a cold Chicago evening? Just doesn't get any better than that! Living in the L.A. area, I got so I rarely ate the stuff any more. Whether it's deep dish or thin crust -- this town just cannot be beat when it comes to pizza of any kind! So blessed to be back in Chicago -- where I can finally get some decent pizza! Hallelujah!
(5)Leopold S.
Fantastic. Some of the best Pizza in Chicago. Affordable. I'm always greeted with kindness and respect. And they send me a liter of RC cola every time I place an order online. (I don't know if that's a thing they do, or if they just like me... I like to think the later.) Awesome!
(5)Ahtian N.
I have had fabulous experiences over the years with JB's, but my last experience was terrible. I ordered a pizza online. Half barbeque chicken with pineapple and the other half sausage, bell pepper and onion. The pizza did arrive early, but the green pepper n onion were so juicy, i wondered if they were frozen! Also the chicken was very dried out and tough. There was way too much pineapple. Last the pizza squares were cut huge! Me and my male cousin had to use two hands to hold the slices. It was an 18 inch pizza.
(2)Trover W.
Fantastic. Great service, great hours, super-friendly staff, and prices aren't bad. I've yet to order something that wasn't delicious. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Tony S.
The four stars are for the pizza not the other items. 09-24-12-I placed an order for an Italian beef sandwich with peppers and onion rings were my side item. The onion rings were okay but Leona's are better. The total was $8.31 after taxes. J.B. Albertos gives you lots of meat and the price is reasonable. They did forget my peppers but I was still charged for them. The meat did not have enough flavor and it tasted very bland. It was dipped in the juices but the flavor was still the same. The peppers could have helped with the taste. I did mention the price was reasonable but I was disappointed in JB's a la carte pricing. It costs $0.30 for peppers, $0.50 for onions, $1.00 for cheese, and $0.75 for bacon. You would think peppers would be included with an Italian beef sandwich. Here are some more items I tried within the last four months. I keep notes of the food I try because reviews are useful if people are partial and unbiased. Load Fries-It costs $3.50 plus taxes. The fries include cheese, bacon, and sour cream on the side. The fries were okay but the cheese reminded me of the cheese high schools served with nachos. Lol. You could taste it wasn't a good quality cheese and JB was stingy with the bacon. It's probably perfect for college students. Cheeseburger Deluxe-The cheeseburger with fries was good for the price. It costs $4.95 plus tax. My only complaint with JB is that they tell you 30 minutes for every order. Of course, it doesn't take 30 minutes. Rib tips-JB always give you lots of food but the rib tips were not good at all. You could tell the meat wasn't good quality. The sauce did not help because the meat wasn't good. I do not recommend the rib tips but everyone's palate is different. Pizza-I have J.B. Albertos pizza all the time. Their pizza is very good for the price and they give you a lot of pizza. I have only tried sausage, peperoni, and deluxe pizzas. The cheese and sauce is very good. And a one liter pop is included. A card is included with the pizza and if you collect 20 of them then you get a free 14 inch one topping pizza. Coupon-If you shop at Dominicks then keep your receipt because sometimes it has $2 off of $15 or more on the back. I will post a picture of the receipt when I get one. JB will ask for the coupon because the coupon code number is always 15. One time the guy would not give me the discount until I presented him with the receipt.
(4)Breon R.
Big portions of yummy food for cheap prices! Nothing else needs to be said.
(4)Jenna L.
Great! Best Pizza I've had in the rogers park area.
(5)Capt'n Z.
First off, the Loyola kids complaining about free food makes me want to smack kids complaining about free food. Watch out Loyola smurf-heads, I'm making a list and I don't check twice. Complain again and I will come down your chimney and smack a ho ho ho. I live down the street. I work around the corner. I love the pizza. I love the Italian beef. I love the ladies behind the counter. This place is un-smurf-withable. Some times off the mark, but mostly way above average. JB's is my go to. Pride of the neighborhood. They will treat you like gold and feed you late night ambrosia (just don't ever park in the parking lot).
(4)K G.
When placing my order for the 3 lb rib tips I added the note "Meaty, WATCH BONES." Unfortunately that is EXACTLY AND ALL that I received. I do not understand WHY I have to fight with an establishment in an effort to receive what I've asked for when there's an ENORMOUS MARK UP for the cost of having food prepared for you and delivered to you. This is not the first time I've received a plate that was WAY UNDER PAR. I am upset that JB Alberto's FAILS TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO BE CONSISTENT. Other restaurants are stepping it up. Your arena is FILLED with other options. Maybe the day is coming very soon where I will NO LONGER DEAL WITH THIS AGGRAVATION.
(1)Minnie Me M.
JB Alberto!! I am going to name my next dog after you. I come here now to get my fix, so much better than giordanos and that's saying a lot, (named one of my dogs after that place, I have a pizza addiction! ) Anyways, Alberto is a gem!! Best pizza in Rogers park!
(5)Hula B.
i like their slices and their burgers, but really nothing else. i have not liked their made to order pizza the last several times for some reason, and we used to love it. i still like stopping in for a slice and i've discovered their burgers are really really good. unfortunately, i have't really liked anything else there. I've never eaten in their dining room, i think they have one, although i'm not really sure. we always just grab it to go or have it delivered. i do wish they were open for lunch, we are in dire need of some lunch places. i love grill inn and noon hour, but definitely wouldn't mind Jb's being added to my lunch rotation.
(3)Nicole H.
I found this place through a co-worker. I bought a slice of thin crust sausage and a slice of deep dish cheese. I usually like my pizza pretty saucy but they were good and so being fat and greedy, I returned the next day and bought more. I also tried the rib tips which came with steak cut fries. They were okay. They also sell burgers, salads, fish, chicken and other items. The place is small but there a few chairs in the waiting area. Staff was nice enough and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Keith W.
The only add on I asked for was bread sticks. It took 30 min for breadsticks. I didn't ask of an apology but that's all they gave.. I've been going here for 6 years, maybe they have lost control I don't know, but there was no control tonight!
(1)Rob T.
For any other pizza besides the thin (deep dish, stuffed, etc.), 1 star. Not very good...too doughy. But the thin is 5 stars and our favorite. We get the "Giant" size, which is almost 29", and go to town. Generous, tasty pizza sauce, healthy amount of cheese, generous flavorful sausage...it's all good. Plus you collect 20 coupons to get a free pizza. What's not to like?
(4)Luis G.
This pizza is THE BEST in Chicago. Thin crust pizza is the best of the pizzas, the crust is the perfect amount of crunchiness, but make it a J.B. Alberto's Deluxe, that's the best way to go. I've tried the seafood, it's decent, the shrimp is breaded a little too much, I don't like it that much, the calamari is good but sometimes hard. Other than that I would say the rest of the menu items are great.
(5)Tiffany B.
As a Loyola student, this will be the free pizza you will always get whenever an event announces "FREE PIZZA." That said, I have never paid for this pizza. I have never dealt with the service. I can only comment on the food itself. The pizza is average at best. It's never wowed me.
(3)Ethan H.
This pizza is delicious. I remember a time, years ago, before I ever had pizza- many, many years ago. I don't remember it very well actually. But, without knowing what good pizza (or pizza of any quality) tasted like, I had an idea of what I thought pizza would taste like. And it was delicious. Well, my original uninformed idea was wrong (I was probably like 3 years old) but JB Alberto's blows it out of the water anyway. I go far out of my way to get a slice of JBizza. You should too.
(5)Olivia N.
Rating J.B. Alberto's on this fine Chicago morning is both an honor and a pleasure. Okay, not really, but I said I was going to 'yelp the hell' out of J.B.A. and Philly girls don't lie. Last night I was ummmmmm, munching, and with two lads under my rooftop, I knew two things: 1, I wasn't cooking; and 2, dinner needed to get to arrive quickly and be delicious. In the category of 'most well-rounded restaurant with delivery service' in our area, they win. I've had better pizza (Connie's hands down) but I love their food, all of it and with all my heart. This 5-star rating comes because of the awesome customer SERVICE JBA has constantly provided me, the consumer. As buyers, we have the choice of going anywhere we want to eat. It's Rogers Park - we have both a plethora of spots to hit while never knowing what to eat at the same damn time. But even the girls are friendly! Okay, so last night, John (I believe.....as previously implied, I was kiting) was SO on point, so wonderfully human with just the right amount of convo and business, so knowledgeable about his place of employment that I had to let the fucking world know. I'm big on service. I am not snotty or high-strung with it. For the most part, I am understanding. But when something is so stellar, especially when it doesn't have to be, I become a fan. So, not only is the food good (and really, their shrimp dinner is perfection) but everyone seems to have a great disposition. Even the driver was nice and prompt. I even like that the delivery charge is already included. I am not good at making decisions, and have had many a scratched head over what kind of tip to leave folks. Don't judge me, I'll never be a waitress. AND, I got a Free Pizza coupon. Thanks guys!!!
(5)Frank D.
The Good: Consistently good food and a large menu. The Bad: Soggy crust pizza. You have to ask that they put tin foil under the pizza, if not it sticks to the cardboard box. The Ugly: Want a slice of raw onion on your burger? That will be $.50 extra! That's right, onion is an extra cost option.
(3)Nick P.
Best pizza I've had In Chicago. Delivery didn't take too long. Reasonably priced. They have late hours. I would highly recommend these folks to anyone looking for a good slice.
(5)Andrew A.
Best pizza on the far north side of the city. Walk in for a slice of deep dish or order a double decker or stuffed pizza. My only wish is that they had dine in seating.
(5)Rachel W.
I got the deep dish pepperoni pizza. I really liked the flavor but it is not as thick as other deep dish pizzas. The prices are great and you can't beat the location, it's right off the Morse stop on the red line. There is nowhere to sit so it's carry out only.
(4)Reggie P.
As a former Loyola student, it wasn't uncommon to see an order of JP Alberto's at student organization meetings and any advertised 'free food' events on campus, so I probably shouldn't complain about JB Albertos considering nearly 70% of the time, I ate their food for free while contributing to my poor health habits in college. The pizza is average at best, its decent thin crust (the giant) pizza, and much better deep dish can be bought at Giordanos and Carmen's (which was still around during my LUC days).
(2)Jen L.
I grew up on this pizza! The stuffed deep dish pizza is the way to go. When I think of Chicago Pizza I think of JB's in Roger's Park. I recommend ordering the largest stuffed deep dish pizza you can possible get, even if you are only going to eat one slice (which is pretty much a
(5)Katharine T.
Best Deep Dish I have had in Chicago. Good crusty bottom on the crust, filled with wonderful cheese. Have a large selection of toppings, loved their pineapple and pepperoni. They are cheap and friendly, you get a bottle or RC with every pizza. This place is way better in terms of price compared to nearby Leona's (RIP OFF) and Giordano's. I have not tried their stuffed so I cannot compare Giordano's and JB's on that count, but judging by how good their Deep Dish is, their Stuffed is probably pretty awesome too. However, I would not recommend their thin crust. The crust is chewy and soft, not crispy. It is almost rubbery, a chore to bite through. Not at all what I look for in a thin crust, I'd rather have a Giordano's thin, but again, JB's is way cheaper. The thin of course did not taste bad but the wrong crust ruins a pizza. The Deep Dish crust knows whats up.
(4)joel l.
I ordered the 5lb. rib tips for my Super Bowl party..........Fast delivery....the driver Frank was polite with the Heavy order!....& the ribs....DELISH! Gotta try here MORE OFTEN!!
(5)Zach G.
Best pizza in Rogers park.
(5)Paul S.
I have been a steady customer for 8 years and probably average a minimum monthly or twice a month orders. I am having trouble giving a higher rating because I am comparing them to how they were when we first started with them. I boycotted them for several months after one of their managers decided it was appropriate to call my house at 10:30pm on a Sunday night to let me know that their website gave me credit for too many coupons and he was going to charge me back for one of them. To call a regular customer at that time of night over a $2 mistake that your web portal made was over the line for me. Plus he was a rude jerk about it to boot so I needed some space. Fortunately for them, my wife craves their eggplant and torpedo bread so household harmony won over my principles. The online ordering tool is great and the food comes pretty quickly for the most part. I can't seem to get them to read their online orders very well though. A few weeks back, I ordered two eggplant parm dinners one with meat sauce and without. The web makes this so clear but they still sent me both with marinara only. why give choices if you are not going to grant them? More importantly is the notion of "extra" sauce which no matter how many times I check the box and write it under the comments fails to appear. The eggplant parm with spaghetti always comes too dry (I don't want to see the white of the pasta - ever). I've had to add my own sauce on occasion which kind of defeats the purpose. I think they have changed chefs over the years as the sauce is different. It is still good but it used to have chunks of garlic in it and once in awhile, they would add green pepper to the recipe ; much more robust and flavorful versus today. The value for the dollar however can't be beat and the quality is still there so I won't be changing anytime soon and do recommend it to others. I do wish they would get back to their original recipes and read their online orders better though.
(3)Cassidy P.
Oddly, when I searched for J.B. Alberto's, nothing came up on Yelp, but I found it through yelp talk (ahem, Yelp.com , are you listening? filter not working!). I tried to order online using a coupon for free delivery that was placed at my door, but it didn't work. I called them and placed the order that way instead (and, yes, the guy was kind of gruff on the phone), but they showed up with free soda, which was an unexpected plus. Overall, seems like a decent place.
(3)Zach B.
Best pizza ever! I'm a huge pizza fan, I could live off it for the rest of my life so I know what good pizza taste like, and this is it. They're open late and since relocating from Rogers Park to where I am now and they STILL deliver to me, I'm a fan for life. Highly recommend JB's.
(5)Stephanie C.
Love this neighborhood pizza place!! Best hot wings I've ever had! Always great service.
(5)Taylor G.
Great pizza, great price. JB Alberto's is the perfect place for a go-to pizza when you just don't feel like cooking.
(5)Bri A.
I had this pizza for the first time at a friend's party recently. He ordered two GIANT, thin crust pizzas (cheese and spinach and mushroom). Both were good but the spinach and mushroom was my favorite! The sauce had a good flavor and I liked the tomato slices on the pizza. I am craving it now! I live in Wrigleyville which is probably too far for them to deliver though. :(
(4)lauren s.
Just had the Mac and cheese pizza... Delish! Sounds strange, but reminds me of my "white trash" upbringing! Yee Haw!
(4)Erin B.
Normally I'm not a picky pizza eater, so I was surprised that I was disappointed with this pizza. I was super hungry, which means I should have enjoyed it even more, but was not all that satisfied. The pictures on the website looked good and so did the pizza when it arrived. I ordered a deluxe veggie pan pizza. The first thing I noticed was that there wasn't that much cheese on the pizza, when I grabbed a slice the little cheese on it completely slid off. The first bite was enough to determine that the pizza lacked flavor. The dough and sauce were extremely bland, really boring. It's also not to my taste to have slices of fresh tomatoes on my pizza. To sum it up, it tasted like a "healthy" pizza even though it wasn't, albeit veggie.
(3)Eliana A.
I dont live anywhere near here, but I used to work at the target on Howard, and a friend of mine introduced me to this place because he lived on the very next block. I try as many new Chicago restaurants as i can, and this one ranks near the top for pizza. Unfortunately, I can only speak on the slices that i constantly get.
(4)Vixter G.
I love this place. Their pizza by the slice are delish. They have great thin crust pizza, their double cheeseburger is fantastic and for a great price! Also their ribs... They have great deal!
(4)Allison B.
I love this place. Seriously. We tried it because it's near our apartment and no other pizza compares anymore. Plus if you order a large pizza you get a free RC! Woohoo! It's just delicious, need I say more? Hint: if you order for delivery it takes at least an hour, so just plan for that. But it's worth the wait.
(5)Derek G.
Pizza was always really good. We are creatures of habit and would get thin crust with ham and onions. Never came burnt, crust was always consistent and cheese and toppings were great. Delivery was always within the hour or so, sometimes faster. We tried several pizza places in Rogers Park and this was our go-to for great pizza.
(4)Katrina R.
Okay, let me be upfront: this is an *easy* five stars if we are talking pizza in Rogers Park. This is definitely a 4 star place if we are talking Chicago deep dish in the entire city. That said, this pizza is tasty. JB's does not skimp on cheese, has fast delivery, and is my go-to pizza place while I'm in school. How could it not be?! Everyone (really, I mean everyone) loves this pizza, it delivers to my apartment, it comes with free cola, and if you save up enough of this little coupon that comes with your pizza... you get more free pizza!!!1!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never had the thin crust, the deep dish is so good that I can't stop myself. Also, pretty good reheated. That's a hard feat to accomplish.
(5)Jeff B.
Not your older brother's JB Alberto's... I did my undergrad work at Loyola, so I was intimately familiar with the JB Alberto's "Giant" pizza. It was a very large cheap pizza that frequently did bad things to me and my digestive system. Fast forward eleven years later, and I'm back in Roger's Park. Carmen's has closed (RIP), and I'm searching for a respectable alternative for Giordano's, which, while delicious, is starting to wear on my bank account. I happened across a neighborhood coupon for JBA, and had my attention caught by their prices, so I thought to give them one final try. Ordered a stuffed pepperoni for two, and was pleasantly surprised when it cost just north of half the same offering at Giordano's. Turns out, it was pretty wonderful. And it came with a free liter of pop. Well played, JB Alberto's... I don't know if they changed their recipe, or if their stuffed pizza was always superior to their Giant, or if my stomach is just more forgiving these days - but regardless, this was a good pizza at a very reasonable price. I still think that Giordano's ultimately makes a better pizza, but for the value, JB Alberto's is pretty outstanding.
(3)Rene S.
This is the third time we have ordered carryout from them and every time was great! Today we ordered a thin crust and a deep dish. Both were hot, had plenty of toppings and cheese, and they gave us a free 1 liter RC Cola just because. I switch between JB Albertos and Leona's because they are both so good. However, JB Alberto's is less expensive and they send out TONS of coupons so I always get a discount. Love this place!
(5)April W.
USed to love this place and still love the pizza, but after dealing with the ignorant Beeyotch who answers the phones I switched to online ordering. Now the last three times have gotten COLD pizza delivered wellll after the delivery time and twice now the wrong order. Am now sitting here with a cold cheese pizza and some disgusting mozzarella sticks that they sent sitting in a container of grease with no marinara sauce. Unfortunately it looks like I will be ordering from one of the hundred other pizza places in my neighborhood. Hey JB's get rid of the asshole phone girl. going on 30 minutes that they told me my marinara sauce would be right here.....
(1)Ania T.
My sis (she knows what's good) told me to try JB's so one night I grubhubbed it. I had the grilled chicken sandwich, WOW! they put a giant piece of chicken breast on an awesome bun, with lettuce tomatos and mayo... And the fries! So so good (use the extra mayo packet for the fries, I promise it works) I'll be trying the pizza next time. For now, I'm in love with the sandwich!
(5)Angel L.
Ordered delivery from here more than once --- I very vividly remember one time on a Friday night and being told it would be 90 minute wait for delivery! YIPES! I'm vegan, and I'm very glad I can order a thin crust pizza with veggies and no cheese, however I do wish they would season it! I always end up having to break into my spice cabinet to add some flavor to it. It's great however that I can get my sugary soda fix on with the free liter of RC that comes with the pizza. :) I DESPISE the fries they offer as I wish they were crispy, salty, skinny fries as oppose to the thick flavorless steak style fries they serve. My boyfriend ordered a regular supreme thin crust with cheese, and like my findings, said it was okay, but he's had better. I know it's a neighborhood favorite, but I only order from here when desperately craving a pizza, and I don't feel like making it at home.
(3)Marissa G.
2.5 I hate to give a locally run pizza place such a low rating. I guess I just really wanted to like the food better than I did, especially since it's a Roger's Park institution. But alas, the stuffed pizza I ordered for delivery underwhelmed. I ordered at 10 inch stuffed deluxe with sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and onion. Its sauce had no bite and the crust was bland, but the toppings were plentiful. The chicken wings sauce was spicy enough, but the butter and hot sauce started to separate which was not too appetizing. The salad I ordered was standard. The order came with a free liter of RC Cola and totalled $30, not including tip. So, on a crappy Chicago Sunday afternoon, when you are jonesin' for good pizza and a night on the couch, and you are going to dish out $30 for that experience, the pizza's gotta deliver in a big way so that you don't feel so guilty for that one last hurrah of the weekend before going back on your diet on Monday, right? Sad to say, JB's did not hit the spot. So -- I'm back to Gulliver's for my fix of deep dish, and if I want thin crust I'll pick up from Gino's North.
(2)Josh W.
The first time I visited Chicago last August, we heard about this place from a lady who was working one of the stations on the Red Line CTA. Being new in town and bored we took the Red to the Morse stop and gave it a try. The first time I went I actually didn't even try the pizza. I ordered an Italian Beef, and appetizer platter, and spaghetti (I was tired and didn't want to leave the hotel for awhile.) The Italian Beef was perfect, the appetizer platter had everything you wanted including fried mac & cheese, and the pesto spaghetti was very good. Two days later I decided to try it again, only this time sampling a slice of sausage thing crust. It was the best slice of pizza I have ever had. Floppy and greasy just like I like it. When I was in Chicago last April I had to try it again, even though it was an hour trainride from my hotel. When I'm there again this August, I will once again make another stop. Only complaints which don't affect my rating, are they are kind of slow. I would advise ordering ahead. Secondly, despite being a large place there is no sitdown. The first night I hate there, there was actually a couple of people eating a pizza on top of the trash can upfront. Lastly, the last time I was there, after placing my order I decided to go back in and tell them to add an Italian Beef to the order. However I discovered once I was on the train that it wasn't there. I only assume there was a confusion and they were packing it up as a seperate order. I was more sad than angry. This place is now my Chicago tradition and writing this review has my stomach craving a slice of the sausage pizza.
(5)E T.
French Fries are amazing! Sadly I've ordered delivery three times from them and every time they have messed up or forgotten items from my order.
(2)Glenn L.
Very disappointed in the attitude of this place and food. I have ordered from them about half dozen times and half the time things came late, underdone or sloppy. But I liked the food enough to keep ordering until today. I ordered a Pizza last night a JB's Special, the driver called me from someone else apt. barely able to speak english but nice, still could not find my apt. 20 minutes later. I had to stand outside and flag him down, then I get inside and the pizza was cold, and not very good at all slopped together and bland with too much tomato sauce and not enough anything else. So I was thinking I will let it go and just order again. But then I decided no not again $20 after tip is too much, So I called today to see what the manager would say after relating the story to him of how things went, he had a huge attitude, and argued with me, saying the driver was back ontime and why did I not call right away last night, basically just denying there is a problem with JB' Alberto's which there is after batting .500 thats not acceptable for me. Well after more arguing he gives me the old the best I can do is give you $5 off your next order. Total BS I'm done. No more there about a million better Pizza joints In RP alone. Then on of that I make comment on Facebook page and instead of addressing the issue they just delete it. Good Bye JB's you won't be around much longer with crap food half the time and managers with a bad attitude to boot. CYA.
(1)Haley W.
LOVE J.B Albertos!!! Whenever my roommate and I are out and about, we call ahead and order pizza from here to pick up when we get off at the Morse stop to head home. Wise idea to order ahead of time, then the order is there when you stop in. I've only ever had their pizza here, but my goodness it is totally delicious. Might I suggest pepperoni and onions on your pizza? Frikin' amazing stuff guys. Seriously. PLUS, you get a free R.C. Cola (or liter of your choice, they even have Hawaiian Punch for the kid in us) with a pizza order. Not too shabby. It makes me never want to move out of Rogers Park. That good.
(4)Melina D.
My beautiful boyfriend loves their pizza. It's nice that they give free RC cola when you order a pizza. Jb's is cheap and it's a real godsend when you're stumbling home from the glenwood, desperate for something to soak up all the shots you just took.
(5)April T.
Great pizza. waiting area is small and COLD but the pizza was hot and fresh. Make sure if you are picking up on a Friday or Saturday to come at the time they say NOT early because it will not be ready. loyal customer for 10 years+
(4)David F.
The wings are plain awesome, perfect spicy/tangy sause and not breaded plus priced very fair, I also live about 25 minutes from location and they still deliver without a problem, great service.
(4)Lizz M.
Oh man, the thing I miss most about living in Rogers Park is probably ordering from JB's on a given night. Their thin crust deluxe hits the spot. I've had their deep dish before, too, but go for the thin mmm. They're also cool about substituting a Diet Rite for the free RC that they give out. They've mistakenly given me a bigger pizza but for the smaller pizza price, which is always a welcomed mistake :)
(5)Barry S.
Awesome food, Great Prices... What more do you people want?
(4)Stephan A.
I just moved to Chicago and frequently visit jb Alberto's. the Italian beef is good and the thin pizza slices are great. This place does not have tables so if your looking for a sit and eat place your better off eating somewhere else. Otherwise hit this place up if you wanna pick up some good food at a reasonable price.
(4)Scott P.
I've enjoyed JBs longer than I care to recall. They've been in the neighborhood longer than I have and probably introduced me to deep dish, thick crust and other Chicago-style pizzas. They deliver fast, are reasonably priced and always serve up a quality pie! My tips: Pass on the free RC Cola (Who drinks that stuff?) and try the thin crust with fresh garlic and black olives. Trust me.
(4)Holly F.
They get 5 stars for one reason and one reason only... DOUBLE DECKER PIZZA!!! with pepperoni, of course. Never did I believe such a thing could be accomplished with such shining results, but I was oh, so wrong. When I'm having a bad day and I want to see some shady characters, I head right over to J B Alberto's for some artery-hardening love. When I get that pie home and couple it with whatever beer I fancy at the moment... ooohhh... eating my feelings has never felt so good...
(5)Heather T.
Everything about this place is amazing. Try some of their other menu items besides the pizza too. It's also the best late night by the slice place!
(5)Michael B.
Great pizza. Great location for Edgewater/Rogers Park people. Great prices. It's definitely meant to be a chill place (and there is no seating) that will deliver a great product. I definitely recommend the pan pizza--it has a bit more flavor than the thin crust but they are both great. Over all a solid pizza take out place.
(4)Rahman U.
You ever have something that you know is no good for you but you keep doing it anyway? Maybe it's a crazy ex you keep seeing, maybe it's a crappy reality show, whatever it may be, you keep going back for some reason. J B Alberto's isn't health food by any means, but boy is it good. The pasta portions are huge and sandwiches are great; love the thick cut fries. But let's be honest, this is a pizza joint and they definitely got it right. Cheesy slices of thin, pan and stuffed pizza do not disappoint so don't even bother going to Carmen's. It's against my better judgement coming here, but I'll pay for it in the gym later.
(4)David R.
JB Alberto's, you broke my heart. I have such fond memories of your greasy thin-crust monster pizzas. They really hit the spot after a long night of drinking with the gang at my old apartment on Lunt. Sometimes we could even cajole our dopey friend to run, literally, the three blocks to your shop and pick up the pizza so that we wouldn't have to pay for delivery. But now you seem to have changed your pizza recipe. I didn't order your food for four years, but now it feels like a lifetime ago. The thin crust is thicker and breadier, with more cheese but no grease! Where are the delightful pools of oil atop your delicious pies? And even worse--it's bland now! There's hardly any flavor to the pizza. And what is up with not opening until 3pm on Sundays? I wanted your pizza during the Wimbledon final the other day. And how on earth do you justify this during football season? You must be rolling in money to be able to throw away that kind of revenue. Please have a talk with your phone order-taker. I spent three minutes last night arguing with her about why you needed to send your delivery driver back to my apartment to pick up the "Free Delivery" coupon. Never mind the literary irony; what were your business reasons? I thought that my argument was sound--that you send out thousands of these coupons monthly and it could hardly be worth your time and money to come back and claim one that I, the customer, had forgotten to give you. I was happy to give it to him, but it didn't make any damn sense to me. Have you ever heard of business logic? Alas, I fear that this encounter may have merited me a loogie in my next order, so I probably won't bother. Thanks for the memories, JBA. You get an A+ for the 2001-03 golden years, but a D for the crappy pizza and service of yesterday.
(2)Jeremy O.
MANY, MANY stars for never once putting cheese on any cheese-less pizzas we've ordered. Service is always fast and relatively friendly and the food is usually pretty good. -1 star for not cooking their sausage enough on pizzas and not poking holes in the onion ring container so they get soggy.
(4)Matt M.
We have [tried to] order from J B Alberto's twice. The first time was a good experience, but the second was disappointing, and also a bit upsetting. There are qualities to their deep dish pizza that recommend it. The crust is crisp across the bottom and edges, and almost fluffy inside. We added fresh garlic, and I guess I should have mentioned that we like LOTS of garlic, but it was a fine enough amount scattered atop. The large order of breadsticks is 6 pieces, and might be a little overpriced for the quantity. Generally though, the food is reasonably priced, portions are large, and the delivery time was shorter than the estimate, which was a plus. Their online ordering for our first time was swift and easy, and we were surprised that the 14" pizza (serves four, or two for two meals---leftover pizza....) came with a free RC cola. The second time, I found it a little difficult to customize, and decided to call instead. My hope was to order the deep pan pizza without red sauce, substituted instead with olive oil or some other lighter (blanca) option. When I asked for this, I was abruptly told "We don't have any olive oil." I asked, then, what the young man I was speaking to would recommend instead. Getting ruder, he told me that the red sauce was the only sauce that came on that pizza. I told him we didn't want red sauce, and would like to come up with an alternative, or I'd have to order from somewhere else. He laughed derisively and said that I could do what I wanted. I paused, a little shocked at the lack of helpful customer service, and eventually said that I guess we'd have to go elsewhere, since he didn't seem willing to help come up with the right pizza for us. The food was very good for our first experience, and I was happy to bring additional business to them. I'm afraid that Chicago is far too full of pizza joints for me to feel like I have to endure that kind of customer service, and I doubt we'll go back.
(3)Jeff A.
Affordable! Hot! On point! Thin Crust really good! Deep dish, even better! Greasy, cheesy, meaty, hmmmmm! What more can I say? Its good! You will like it!
(4)Justin R.
I am new to Rogers Park and received a great offer in the mail to try this company. I did as i try to support local businesses, and was very much impressed with the ease of pick up, the parking they offer, and the food was great.
(4)Danielle B.
I work for the Point of Sale company that JB Alberto's uses, so I was already briefed on what to expect (my co-workers built it up pretty good)! During our visit to Chicago for a tradeshow, we got several different types of pizza from JB Alberto's and I got to try them all! The "Carnivore" pie was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I love sauce on top... and it weighed like 14 pounds! I ended up enjoying the vegetarian deep dish the most actually, because I could really appreciate the dough. It was pretty amazing. Crisp on bottom yet firm and fluffy throughout. Perfect.
(5)Chiiik S.
Having lived in Rogers Park, You just know to order JB's when you want pizza! Walk in and get a slice or order any pizza and get a free liter of RC! The cheese is so tasty! Cheese thats actually thick and melty!! Yum! You cant go wrong with Deep Dish, Stuffed, or Thin Crust..Ive enjoyed all 3 over the years! Ive also tried the Sides, Chicken Wings, the Mostaccoli...all were yummy! You can also check their daily specials.. The prices are very reasonable..Save their menus with the coupon on the back and collect enough to get a FREE 14in. Thin Crust Pizza..it pays to be a regular..like delivery? Well I moved West of Rogers Park and they STILL Deliver to me! and yes it was still HOT! And its not hard to get those $2 off or free delivery coupons...(just pay attention to the menus when you get them and save em somewhere! Its worth it)
(4)Brad T.
My doctor told me to cut out the dairy products for a while. ARG--- no JB's thin crust pizza. So, instead I tried their spaghetti with meatballs - awesome!!! I ordered it with meat sauce and added two meatballs for $2.50 or so. There was enough food for 3 meals. Seriously, this order could easily serve two adults or 4 young kids. I wished there was just a little more sauce, but it wasn't a problem at all. And they are now baking their own bread which was fantastic! And they have online ordering from their website, jbalbertos.com which is easier to use than grubhub. Thanks JB's!!!
(5)Robert H.
I am a big fan of JB Albertos. They have the best pizza in the city. They have reasonable prices and you get a lot for what you pay for. I bought a giant 24 inch with at least a half dozen toppings and it was less than 40 bucks. You can get a slice for around $3. The snack items such as fries, mushrooms and the like are done well. They open up roughly just before the dinner hour and stay open after midnight for the late night hunger. Go there and chow down. They have friendly service.
(5)Nicole G.
I've gotten hooked on J.B. Alberto's since moving to Rogers Park. It started with a letter welcoming me to the neighborhood with a coupon for a free thin crust or deep dish pizza. We went deep dish with pepperoni. It came with free RC cola which was cool. It was good, but I'm not a huge fan of deep dish pizza in general. Since then, we have always gotten the double deck with pepperoni. I think the best way to describe this is a thin crust pizza on top of another thin crust pizza. Oh so yummy, have never gone wrong with this. Delivery is faster than quoted, but we live pretty close to them. Now that you can order online, we will probably eat from here a lot more.
(5)Summer G.
I have been eating at J B's for about 20 years and they are consistent. You get a great bang for your buck. I prefer the thin cheese pizza but everyone loves their deep dish. Is it the best Chicago pizza around? No, is it good Chicago pizza? Yes! Their delivery is always early, the pizza is always piping hot and you get a free liter of pop. Did I mention that the price is right? Its about 12 dollars for their 16" which is an extreme deal. Also the staff is super nice and helpful. This local pizza joint is a great option for your taste buds as well as your pocket.
(4)Lindsay O.
It all started when I first moved to Roger's Park a little over 2 years ago. I got a postcard in the mail from J. Alberto's welcoming me to the neighborhood with the offer of a free deep dish pizza. Like a drug dealer in the D.A.R.E handbook, they hooked you with a free offer and you just keep coming back for more. As for the the restaurant...J. Alberto's does not have seating, just a counter for take out. They do sell pizza by the slice so if you are looking for a quick bite to eat on the way to someplace else. Otherwise my I tend to get delivery. I have no complaints about the speed of service, and it seems to usually get there long before the quoted time. I haven't had a bad thing on the menu...and don't expect healthy food either. It's full of greasy goodness in the best way possible. From garlic cheese bread to chicken wings to deep dish to thin crust I'm consistently happy. I haven't tried any of the pasta options yet but will try and update my review once I do. If you are having a party and need a good way to feed a lot of people look no further than J. Albertos! Their "Giant Pizza" is truly gigantic and one pizza can comfortably feed a group of 8. It runs right around $20 too and is pretty good boot. So whether you are having a Super Bowl party or just have a serious case of the munchies look no further than J. Alberto's to fill your greasy food cravings.
(5)Victoria B.
JB Alberto's! You never let me down! This is a great, cheap pizza place with a surprising amount of other stuff on the menu too. The deep dish is on the bread-y side (as opposed to the cheesy side) but I like it that way, and they are by no means stingy with the toppings. We got a dinner salad here once, and it was OK--nothing to write home about. Also, you get a free liter of RC cola with your pizza! Perfecto!
(4)Matt S.
JB's is a neighborhood institution. You can never go wrong with a couple slices from here. The deliveries are always on time and the people that work there are friendly. I remember when I lived in Seattle there were nights that I wanted to cry because I couldn't get a couple JB's slices!
(4)Drew J.
Just like John Wilkes Booth, you guys snuck up behind me with your delicous food and blew my brains out. You have me on board with the wings and deep dish for now, but i'm sure to come around on the rest of your offerings as I get to feeling more squirrely. The only thing this place needs is more consitency on the order time. Delivery is usually spot on, but pick up can be a crap shoot. The free RC is also a large plus as it saves the hastle of having to stop at one of R.P.'s other fine businesses for beverages. Just an all around solid establishment.
(4)Siobhan M. M.
I am actually sad to be writting this mediocre review for a business that we have been patronizing for 10 years now but the service we recieved last night made me decide to find a new pizza place. I called and placed my order for delivery, gave my credit card number and all and then was told that my pizza would be delivered in 1 1/2 hours! Uh...what? The last time we had ordered I was quoted 1 hour and 15 minutes which was up from their usual 1 hour estimate. But 1 1/2 hours for a pizza?! So, my friend and I and our little kids are waiting, and waiting, and waiting. 1 1/2 hours come and go and I call and ask to speak with the manager. I'm put right through. I start to tell him that I need to lodge a complaint and begin to explain the situation. He interrupts me and says: " I understand, I understand, I understand. But you're pizza's going to arrive, it's gonna be fresh and no problem." I could not believe my ears!! No problem?!?! I have hungry kids here and this is going on 1 hour and 45 minutes! I stated something to this effect and he told me to please call him when the driver arrived. Which, he did, 1 hour and 50 minutes after I placed my order. I called, asked to speak to the manager but after being on hold for 3 minutes, I decided it wasn't worth it as I was making the poor driver late for yet another delivery. The manager also said at one point: "I have like 100 customers and they're all calliing to tell me the same thing." Well, doesn't that tell you that you're doing something wrong?! What a rude idiot! I wish people realized how important customer service is because as a result of this encounter, they've lost a loyal customer.
(2)ann s.
The "giant" thin-crust pizza comes in a comically large box. If you drive a Mini or a Miata and you're picking up, it might not fit. Fortunately, it also happens to be quite tasty. JB Albertos is otherwise a bit of a guilty itch-scratcher for us. Now and then we pick up the nightly Italian specials, and it's always a ton of gloppy food for not much money (a calorically prudent person could easily make some of the dinners last three meals, and if you can't make them last two, you are officially an eating machine). Is it the best veal or eggplant parmigiana you're ever going to taste? Hardly. But sometimes it just hits the spot. Don't expect to eat there, unless you want to wolf your food over a ledge. The menu is also pretty big for a counter-service place. They've started carrying spinach lasagna as well. The flyer in our feedbag said they'd be opening early for Superbowl Sunday, if anyone needs to know that.
(3)Elizabeth F.
I rarely like thin crust pizza but Alberto's thin crust is really tasty.They use good quality cheese and fresh mushrooms. Also, they cut slices in a little squares so its easy to eat. When we went to pick up our order guy in JB offered free soda because we ordered pizza, I think, but we used gift certificate and we were pleasantly surprised. Our dinner was free plus free drink too. Nice. Good service and good food. I had burger here before and it was very good too. I do recommend JB Alberto.
(5)Duncan I.
Very delicious food. The broiled 1/2 Chicken dinner is to die for! The outside is grilled to perfection and the inside is soo juicy. I also cannot say enough about their thin crust cheese pizza. The pizza is good and reasonably priced. Great place to eat late at night or anytime
(5)Brandon W.
I have to give props to this place. My family has been ordering from JB Albertos for probably the last 12 years, and we have never had any issues with their service. Their prices are very reasonable and the pizza always arrives hot and tasty. Which is a pretty good thing because we always order the GIANT. Which is a massive 26" pizza. We always order the GIANT when we have people over, or feel like having left overs for a week. Delivery is almost always as promised (within the hour) unless we are ordering on particularly busy nights. They always bring you a menu which includes coupons that you can use on your next order! I know there a lot of "great" pizza places in Chicago, but if you are going to be staying in (or happen to live in the Rogers Park Area), get some JBs and you wont be disappointed.
(5)Barbara I.
I have ordered from J B Albertos for over 30 years. When I have saved 20 coupons, I like to give the coupons to new neighbors, so they can have the J B experience. The pizza is always good, the delivery fast. I am thankful that this place is in my neighborhood.
(4)Joee R.
Hands down, the best thin crust pizza in Rogers Park. The delivery is alwasy fast, the food is inexpensive, and they always give you a free bottle of RC Cola.
(4)Vee C.
I used to love this pizza but they expanded and voila everything's changed , way less sauce (on the regular) on the thin crust .tasteless peperoni seemingly water down sausage i was so disappointed because we would get the party size and it was good but now it seems too many customers to have quality pies . it is sdad because it is in my hood and i want to support them but for the near future i will not frequent this establishment.
(1)Elisa S.
As a Rogers Park native, I grew up eating JB Alberto's. While living downstate for several years, I often found myself craving their thin crust pizza. So, now that I'm back and have had the opportunity to try their pizza again, is it as good as I remember? No. Besides being overcooked (dark brown on top with an overly-chewy crust), my pizza was also overloaded with tomato sauce--to the point where, with each bite, sauce came pouring out of the sides of my square-shaped slice. I would be willing to give them a second chance, considering my history with this place, but the person who answered the phone to take my order was rude and unhappy. Additionally, when placing a delivery order with a credit card, you are now required to show the delivery driver a photo ID. Not only is that a violation of Visa, MasterCard, and American Express merchant policies, but it makes me feel like ordering a pizza is a crime. One nice thing I can say is that they now have a parking lot. This means that fewer delivery drivers are hanging out in front. If you're female, this is a great thing; it sucked being whistled at and oogled when trying to go in and get a measley slice of pizza.
(2)Patrick H.
Soggy "fried" calamari, forgot my drink I payed for, and sent me a refrigerated cup of nacho cheese. I wanted to give one star out of anger, but I normally have no problems with their delivery service. I'm just curious, why would I want a cold cup of cheese for my fries?
(2)Mike K.
I have eaten trillions of pizzas (see earlier post re: Di Fara Pizza). I am a friend to most variations and styles. In my career of pizza-eating, the first several years consisted of eating millions of pizzas from Alberto's. Millions of them. At home, we ordered them at least once a week. At friends' places, we ordered them. Running around the neighborhood, we'd stop in for slices. At Joyce Kilmer Elementary, when we were lucky enough to have pizza parties, the delivery guys would come through the doors with wagon wheel-sized pies and many bottles of RC. Alberto's was always the tasty fun-bringer. I went recently and ordered a small pie for take out. It brought back many memories, in the way that only taste and olfactory triggers can, and I realized that they haven't changed the way they prepare their pizzas in well over 20 years. It is not the absolute best pizza in the world, I'll grant you that. But it is good, and it has a neighborhood of fans who still like an honest pizza at a reasonable price. And the free soda is just the cherry on top. I'm still a fan. Keep in mind that this place has a lot of other dynamite things on the menu. It'll kill you if you eat like that every day, but once in a while....
(4)Joseph W.
JB Alberto's pizza is just about a good as it gets on the Northside! I've lived in the Roger's Park neighborhood for about nine months now, and I have yet to find any pizza nearby that is even remotely comparable to delicious, delicious JB Alberto's. They're open late, have every type of pizza imaginable, and offer sandwiches and pasta if you're not in the mood for pizza. PLUS--with each pizza you order, you get a free 1L of RC Cola. In addition to that--you'll probably have leftovers for the next several days. Dee-lightful and dee-licious. Not only is their food good, but it's very reasonably priced, made fresh to order, and incredibly fast (a 16 inch deep dish pizza in 20 minutes.... uh, check PLUS!!) Do yourself a favor and just order a pizza already. Clearly, if you've made it this far down, you're hungry and are ready for some food. Give them 20 minutes, and ye shall be gorged.
(5)Jay S.
J. B. Alberto's has become one of my favorite places to order pizza in the area. Delivery usually comes in less than the hour they usually say it will be. The pizza is delivered hot with a lot of toppings. We always order sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom, and we have yet to be disappointed by the amount of toppings. The sauce is tasty. The pizza is cheesy. It arrives hot about 98% of the time, and it is overall quite tasty. Except for one delivery driver that made us come out of our warm apartments, downstairs and literally go outside our building to get our pizza, we haven't had a bad experience.
(4)Dennis C.
The version of eggplant Parmesan served by this Alberto's was a huge mass of bread crumbs. I kept hoping for a shred of eggplant but all I encountered were bread crumbs. Eggplant Parmesan is SUPPOSED TO have EGGPLANT IN it! It was a GROSS DISAPPOINTMENT.
(1)Seth D.
My FAVORITE pizza place! This is like Sal's Pizza shop in the hit movie, "Do the Right Thing". Usually only locals go to this place... and when I say locals, I mean people have been hitting up this place for 25+ years. JB's is located in the very gentrified and cultured Roger's Park. Discovering this neighborhood is like finding a lot of gold in a gold mine. JB's deep dish is great. You can get better thin crust somewhere else though. Sometimes the deep dish has too much tomato sauce that JB's puts out when they get sloppy. They also make a great fried shrimp dinner that comes with cole slaw, french fries, and french bread for a good deal. There is a ton of other food JB's sells, but I usually just go with the pizza or the shrimp dinner. It is also very reasonably priced. Even though its not in my neighborhood, the deep dish is so good that I drive out of my way to pick it up.
(4)Devi R.
Love this place for delivery. It leaves for delivery pretty fast, especially for pan pizza. It comes with a liter of RC cola... which is pretty much awesome. It tastes good. It's reasonably priced. The only thing is that the delivery time is really variable - sometimes it arrives on time, sometimes it's a little late. Just order enough in advance. Don't wait til it's 9pm and you're ravenous like we did last time and then freak out at 10pm when it's not here. Oops!
(4)J R.
The pizza is really good. I order online and always get my order within 1 hour and correct. The delivery drivers are always nice to deal with. Please keep up the good work.
(4)Cassie S.
The quality of the pizza fluctuates a lot. I've ordered here before on a weekday and the pizza was great. I ordered again on a Friday night and the pizza was very greasy, the crust was underbaked, and the cheese was rubbery. They were extremely busy so I am assuming that they were just being careless. Either way, still good pizza when it is actually fresh so I will be going back.
(3)Sarah S.
Well I agree with what everyone said for the most part... My job provided this pizza 2 days in a row.. 1st day it was not as tasty as the 2nd.. so maybe it just varies. MY fav was the pepperoni thin crust You get a bang for your buck here... which is just what you are looking for sometime. Free pop is definitely a nice addition =)
(3)Erica T.
This is my go-to place for thin crust pizza. I find it has the best cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio ever. I always get a sausage and sliced tomato pizza. If you save up 20 coupons, you get a free 14" pizza! I've probably already gotten 3. I have never had any of their stuffed or deep dish stuff, and don't really care to try it - their thin crust is just way too good. The other thing I love about JB's is their cannoli - I'm not sure if they make the cannoli or get it from somewhere else, but it's made with peanuts dyed green, and it always comes frozen, and as soon as I get it I throw it in the freezer because I actually like eating it like that.
(5)eStephanie M.
It's just okay pizza. The kind of pizza college students like because it's tasty enough for the cheap price. Slightly better than a frozen pizza.
(2)Carl D.
Living a block away for 4 years I have ordered delivery from here MANY times. I also love their by the slice pizza that you can walk in and get really fast and cheap. Tonight is the first time in 4 years that they made a mistake with my order. It was simple, they just forgot to include the fries with my steak. I called them back and they were very responsive. They sent someone over with new fries RIGHT AWAY. You can't ask for better service than that. The true judge of an establishment is not that they never make an error - but how they fix the ones they do RARELY make is the real judge of how good of a place they are and JB Alberto's passed that test with flying colors!
(5)Jeff M.
Overall the food is fairly good. The service, however, is terrible. On more than one occasion I have not received my entire order when I open it. The last time was last night. I called back to let them know I once again was missing my order. After being put on hold three times and explaining the situation to two different people I was put on hold again. Finally i just hung up. I strongly recommend picking order up and checking it before you leave or if you do get delivery then check your entire order before the delivery person leaves and before you tip.
(2)Brittany A.
I'm not sure if "4 Stars" is an accurate rating because I actually don't quite know what to think about J B Albertos. It was good. And it came with free soda. Our stuffed crust pizza had to weigh, no joke, 7 pounds. That's weird. I'll probably have it again, just smaller and not stuffed.
(4)Charles H.
What a great pizza place have never had a bad pizza. The pizza's are priced right. Delivery is always faster than time given
(4)Keith H.
If you get lonely and want to go for a walk you can walk to this slice spot by the Morse stop of the Red Line. They have slices ready for you. Even when it is really cold you can get a slice of sausage and an RC in about 3 minutes and you'll be walking in the cold again with a hot slice of pizza with cheese so oily and yummy it will come off the rest of the pizza and jump in your mouth. Some guy will be in the waiting area just waiting there. You might feel out of place or not quite right, but you are there getting a slice so just get your stuff and get out of there and eat a yummy slice and go back home, maybe, if you can get back home before the pizza is done then you are doing well. The pizza from JB Alberto's is fast eating good.
(4)William C.
JB's is awesome, delicious and always has been. I've been eating JB's pizza (and chicken sandwiches) since I was a young boy. Let's say about 20 years. Every once in awhile they mess something up -- they are human -- however 98% of the time the pizza is tasty, well-prepared, delivered quickly, and delivered warm. I've eaten pizza in at least 75 different cities across the country, and at dozens of places in Chicago... JB's is still my favorite. If you haven't tried them, give them a try! Also, ALWAYS order a few pizzas in early December so you get their coupon calendar. (12 coupons for $2 off any pizza. They'll give you 1 calendar per pizza in early December and there's no limit on how many you can use in a month.) Hope my review helps your decision! -William Clements
(5)A. J.
Excellent pizza - thick or thin, this place has been consistently outstanding my whole life - even when I haven't lived in Roger's Park, or Chicago, I've gone out of my way to stop in. The prices have only risen a little over the years, too. I really appreciate that the spices are available for slices. Rogers Park is evolving, but be prepared for panhandlers later at night. Also, parking can be challenging, although I think you can park in the lot attached to the east of the building. One of the top 3 best pizza places in Chicago.
(5)Brian D.
I hate chicago stye thin crust but I like the way JB does it. Also get a free liter of RC with an order.
(4)Lawrence Y.
I'm back with an update because this time I had a deep dish pizza (and if you must ask what toppings: with pineapple and ham) and it was just delicious! I think it's one of the better deep dishes I've had in my ~3 years of living here. Comes with a small bottle of soda... err, I mean pop. I also got onion rings but they didn't really taste all that great. But I'd definitely come back for more pizza!
(4)Rise H.
Moved out of Chicago last year. This was the best pizza I ever had there! May be moving back and this will be the first thing I order!!! Thin Crust Wheat pizza with CHEESE :)))) I travel EVERYWHERE and live in NYC now ....this tops my pizza list by far!!!!!
(5)Chris W.
I order from this place when I first moved to Chicago. On the very first day I moved in and then didn't order again till almost 2 years later. I'm sorry I waited so long. I've decided that I like the thin crust pizza with mushrooms, onions and sometimes black olives. I would have thought I like pizza with some sort of meat, but the pepperoni makes it kinda oily. I have ordered online and then picked up with very few problems. Only problem has been that they have been busy so it takes an extra 5 mins for the pizza, which is no big deal.
(4)Tashana W.
I love me some jb albertos pizza and i like the fact that they're open real late. I've never had a problem with customer service yet one time my pizza I ordered was really salty and I got so SICK!!! So I called in and let the manager know and he apologized and told me my next order was free. I was very happy that he was understanding and he seem like he really didnt want to lose my business so I forgave them. I have eaten there many times since and everything has been just fine.
(4)Brandie T.
YUMMEH! I JUST ordered and I am ASTOUNDED at the amount of food they brought me! I Ordered Spaghetti & Meatbulbs, and fried Mushrooms. The meatballs are ginormous! The order of Mushrooms? EASILY enough for two meals! Did I mention how quickly it got here too? I was told it would be about an hour -- I ordered Just before 5pm and the food was here by 5:30!! When I saw how big the bag was all I could do was say WOW! The delivery guy was really nice and LOVED my cat! (always a good move to compliment a patron's pets!) I'm definitely ordering again - and NOT just because it's close! **edited to note the yumminess of the food I got -- Although the spaghetti COULD have used more sauce, it was still good and the meatbulbs were as tasty as they were huge! And, the Mushrooms? soooo very good just the right crunchiness with that burst of softness that is the cooked mushroom!
(5)rachel p.
DUH-BLE decker... a crazy concoction that I've never seen outside of jb's. One not-too-thin, not-too thick crust, smothered with sauce, cheese and toppings, followed by another of the same. Jb's pizza is the awesome and remains my favorite delivery place in the city, despite some debacles I've had with them in the past. On two occasions my pizza was SO late that I thought the driver must have gotten into some horrible, metal twisting, fiery, multi-car accident. Now I realize that I am on the very furthest perimeter of their delivery area, and as you can see... I still gave them 4 stars. Clearly they redeemed themselves. Not only did I not pay for either of the 2 late pizzas, my mailbox is bombarded with jb's coupons on nearly a daily basis. Oh... and as an aside to the people that are criticizing jb's for being loaded with calories... pizza is not health food. If you're concerned with caloric intake... staying away from pizza all together is probably the best idea.
(4)Ella M.
Best Pizza in the area. I prefer JB's pizza over Giordano's, Gino's, Pizza Hut...you name it, JB's beats it. They use really fresh ingredients, and their thin crust is DELECTIBLE!!! I wasn't particularly thrilled with their deep dish, but it's not fair for me to judge since I really don't like deep dish anyway. I'm taking away a star because I tried their spaghetti & cheese ravioli combo with a side of garlic bread... I was far from impressed. Barilla and Ragu would have tasted less bland, and the garlic bread was soggy with butter rather than toasty and garlic-y. Their buffalo wings aren't anything to scream about, either. However, one must remember they are JB Alberto's PIZZA. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)Jason L.
I'm a big fan of JB's hot wings, they are superb and also pretty cheap. Pie is good, but nothing to write home about. Service is reasonably quick given Chicago standards and they're located fairly centrally, plus close to the Red Line for easy pick up if you wanna save a couple bucks off of delivery charges.
(4)Barbara S.
XXX thin crust pizza blew my mind. low carb delivery pizza? my life is good again.
(5)Meesa M.
We discovered JB Alberto's at the Glenwood Arts Festival this past year. The owner was working the stand and we were impressed by the pizza as well as his incredible friendliness and service. Ever since then, we have become loyal fans of JB Alberto's. The deep dish is delicious and the prices are great. My only problem with JB Alberto's is the service I receive every single time I call to order pizza for delivery. The female answering the phone always seems to be in a hurry and speaks as if my order is burdening her from something more important. This constantly surprises me as everyone else at JB Alberto's seem so helpful, including the delivery guys. Aside from the terrible service I receive from the person in charge of the telephone, JB Alberto's has great pizza!
(4)Bill Morton ..
I enjoy a J.B. Albertos "deluxe style" pizza at least once a week. Although we usually choose to have our orders delivered (which works out fine), I also often walk down Sheridan Rd. to Morse and order a slice of sausage deep pan pizza. A little history about J.B. Albertos: It was once two pizza places, J.B.'s and Alberto's, until one bought out the other.
(5)Beth G.
This is my neighborhood pizza place. I love their pizza. It has been and probably will be, what pizza is supposed to taste like to me. I moved to Rogers Park in '93 and have yet to become disillusioned. I also have a sad little addiction to their fried perch dinner. It's good. Damn good. Only twice have I had my order get messed up. Once, I got the fried shrimp instead of perch, the order taker had simply misheard, and it was re-placed with no problem at all. The other time I went in and got slices and ended up with the cheese instead of sausage. But over the course of 16 years, I can live with that.
(5)Jen L.
This place is a block away from my building. Been there a few times. Honestly, it's not terrible --- I have been there a few times after all --- but I never crave it. There are so many better take out places in the area. Opt for some Asian food instead; you'll have much better luck in Roger's Park with that.
(3)C J.
Food is great. Pizza by the slice (thin and pan) both are really good. Prices are fair and with any dinner you get a good amount of food. service is good. the girls up front are all really nice.
(5)Lloyd T.
no stars. jb's has once again for the fourth time in a row fucked up my order. i am so not happy and giving away soda doesn't make up for not giving me what i asked for
(1)Ann Y.
Considering there are no good pizza delivery places in Rogers Park, I was plesantly surprised by JB Alberto's. I had a stuffed veggie pizza and it was really tasty with very fresh veggies. Was it the best pizza ever- no, but I enjoyed it and would order again.
(3)Gil N.
What's the name of that pizza..? Ah yes, the GIANT. A couple of Giant's, some booze, and some good company. You can't beat that with a stick. Which, incidentally, wouldn't be a bad thing to have with you if you're going to pick up a slice from Alberto's. However, for fast delivery and good prices, you won't go wrong ordering from here. The food's good, reasonably priced, and over the years I haven't heard anything but good things about JB's. Well there was this one story...but it's never been proven. That being said, when we need to feed a lot of people on the fly, this is who we call.
(4)Julie G.
JB Albertos, I liked you before, but I now officially love you since you've come out with a whole wheat version of your super extra thin crust pizza. My neighbors and I ordered your "giant" pie the other night with this option and we could not stop commenting on how delicious it was. And I didn't even feel sick or have Cement Stomach the next day even though there were only five of us and we ate the whole damn thing. And I think it's freaking awesome that you always deliver a free liter of RC cola with a pizza order because even though I don't really drink soda, everyone knows that RC is far superior to Pepsi or Coke but that they just don't have as big of an advertising budget.
(5)James F.
best pizza in Rogers Park
(5)Michael O.
I give a rare 5 stars for three main reasons. The variety of food, the price, and the quality. It's not something fancy, but it's damn good pizza. They also have pastas, sandwiches, fried chicken, a food for every mood! The food is filling and tasty, though again, not something for a magazine cover. The cost is reasonable, cheaper than some of the competition. The deliver until very late, and no minimum order, though there is a delivery charge. They also deliver "the largest delivered pizza" in Chicago, a mammoth pie great for parties!
(5)Alex S.
I grew up on J B's pizza. It was at every birthday and graduation party I ever went to as a kid, including mine. I grew up and moved to a different hood, tried different places so it's no longer my absolute favorite. Although it gives me the shits most of the time I still find myself going back every now and then because it's a familiar and satisfying taste. Plus my parents still live in Rogers Park. The sausage thin crust tastes the best but it's greasy as hell! You might want to dab it a couple of times with a napkin. Have it with a side of fries, sprinkle some oregano, parmesan and garlic powder on top and BAM you got yourself some tasty ass pizza!
(5)Julietta t.
I give Alberto's o stars , pizza is way too greasy . Their menu is like a billion calories each . It was fine when I was twelve but now i am more health conscious.Leona's best b far,or if you want less expensive go to Carmen's but i don't recommend them either. The stuffed pizza I order was just not up to Edwardo's standards either.Edwardo's by far has the best stuffed pizza in the whole Chicago land. I know this because I have tasted them all.
(1)Rae R.
Don't bother ordering from the more expensive "well-known" pizza places in the area. This pizza is just as good, if not better. They definitely are a bit cheaper and (even more important) have more topping variety/options. I also love how melty the cheese is.
(5)Brad N.
Late night munchies? Just a damn good Chicago pie in a variety of styles? Rogers Park provides w/JB Alberto's. The toppings are all very fresh, the crust is traditional and tasty. I recommend the double decker pizza. A clever riff on the thin crust and a better bargain and eating experience than the deep dish. The phone staff is usually a little surly, but in a pretty humorous way. They're not in a good mood, but they don't take it out on you. The pizza is always hot and fresh.
(4)Ryan J.
Hmmm, let's see. Its a Tuesday night, nothing in the kitchen to eat, and not feeling like breaking the bank next door at Leona's or ordering from Giordano's. JB Alberto's to the rescue. While its not gourmet pizza, its that cheap pizza that is so greasy and bad for you that its good. Trust me its not Giordano's, but its not trying to be. You even get a liter of RC Cola with your order. All in all, I'd say for the money its a great Rogers Park Option! There's also a convenience store across the street that sells Tums for afterwards.
(4)Myer M.
ABSOLUTLY NOT WRTH THE MONEY AT ALL!!!!!! very bland pizza no flavour i would not recommend this place to anyone EVER !!!!
(1)Mandy C.
When I am craving pizza, J.B's is there to rescue and satisfy me. One slice of deep dish take out runs about $2.50 and fills my tummy. They are busy enough on most evenings that the pizza is fresh and hasn't been sitting under lamps for hours at a time (always a bummer when you are craving a slice of pizza). I love their deep dish pizza so much that I haven't been able to venture out to order a thin crust, so I don't know about that. So if you're in the neighborhood (maybe after seeing a show at the Redline Tap) definitely stop in and grab a slice. They also have many other things on their menu, but it is made to order. So, if you decide to go that route be prepared to wait a little bit.
(4)Avery S.
I find myself fascinated with the double decker pizza here. It almost defies description. Is it 2 thin crust pizzas piled on top one another? Is it just alot of extra toppings? The name would suggest 2 crust layers but if so I can't really tell, and who cares anyways? All I know is that Pizza Hut can suck it. I'm completely happy with a large double decker featuring ground beef(or small meatballs in my opinion) and giardiniera(hot pepper mix). This pizza never lasts long in my fridge, my GF, who never eats leftovers, will eat this pizza for breakfast lunch and dinner if I leave her unsupervised.
(4)Seth C.
This place has great tasting pizza. I always get the JB Albertos deluxe thin crust, which is has mushroom, good quality mozzarella, and delicious sausage.
(4)JL S.
I decided to try JB Albertos after my brother's friend recommended it and passing it by on the NU shuttle quite a few times. We ordered our usual and a "regular" pizza to see check out and gauge the quality. It wins by a lot over Giordano's in Evanston. It had flavor and was good cold the next day. We also got two free liters of RC. Win!
(4)Elysia L.
OK, I've read the reviews and would like to clear up two things: 1. The neighborhood is perfectly fine. You won't get mugged on the way to pick up your pizza. 2. This is not health food. Why you would go to a pizza/burger joint looking for health food when Heartland is a stone's throw away is beyond me. That said, I love JB's. I like the pizza, I like the burgers, I like the onion rings, I love it all! I haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't yummy, filling, and delivered hot and fresh by a friendly driver. Definitely not the best in all of Chicagoland, but this is THE spot in Rogers Park for late-night grub.
(4)Matt W.
Next to that guy that handpumps his wheelchair up and down Devon Avenue this is the one thing that will always remind me of Rogers' Park and my humble beginnings. I don't know what that guy below is talking about when he says stick to the veggies - ball. der. dash. Get drunk, get a large pepperoni and pineapple pizza with or without garlic and you'll be getting happy real fast. It's true, this isn't the best pizza in the world, the state, the city or maybe even the block but JB Albertos has one thing no other pizza parlor on Earth has - my heart.
(4)Kim J.
Having just finished off the last bit of my JB's Special from this weekend, I can honestly say that JB's is one of my favorite pizza joints out there. I know everyone in Chicago likes deep dish, but I think stuffed pizza is where it's at, and JB's does it better than anyone else I've tried up here on the far north side. The cheese tastes fresh, the veggies are crisp, and there's just enough grease to satisfy you (but not so much that it seeps out of your pores!). Ready for a pizza in Edgewater/Rogers Park? Give JB's a call. You will be glad you did!
(5)San N.
Horrendous. We ordered a slice of the sausage and a slice of the cheese pizza. It was doughy, lukewarm and worse than a frozen pizza.
(1)Megan H.
I was tempted to give it 4 stars because the price (which I find to be a little steep) but couldn't. Fantastic pizza!!!!!
(5)Dean B.
No dine-in -- strictly delivery or pick-up... spend the money and have it delivered, the 'hood is BEAT, and you'll get towed from across the street in 3 minutes.
(4)Kathleen O.
It is the best place for the area, but overall not the best pizza in Chicago. It is fast and cheap and you get a free soda with your pizza!
(3)Stephenie S.
As good as chicago pizza gets!
(5)Tom H.
What can I say? This is my local delivery place. I order from them about once a month and have seldom been disappointed food-wise. (There's no eat-in at Alberto's, which is a shame) The attraction here is their deep-dish pizza, which is just right. I don't really care for their thin crust, which tends to be soggy and cardboard tasting. Their stuffed pizza is just mediocre. Delivery times are very good. They usually tell you it'll be an hour, but I've had my pizza in as little as 20 minutes. Paying by credit card is extremely inconvenient if you're not picking up. They process your card, and then insist that you give your credit card information to the delivery man when he shows up. No way I'll do that. One particularly disreputable diver could make a killing from identity theft, so it's not worth it. Pay cash.
(3)Todd A.
I've only ordered their pizza but I can tell you it's a damn fine pizza. Not the greatest in the world but, for a simple place they got it down well. We've tried the flat, double topping, pan, and stuffed there and all were pretty good. Again, nothing fancy or amazing but good when you want it fast and cheap.
(4)Carl H.
I'd like to amend my earlier review. They are just as good as anyone else. And the service is better. And I'm not just saying this because the owners have personally responded to my Yelp review or that I actually got that free 14in for turning in the menus. Though, seriously, those things are awesome.
(5)Richard G.
Great Pizza! I had the JB deluxe special double decker pizza. Double decker means they put another layer of Cheese, awesome! The delivery was fast and the price was reasonable. They are not stingy with the topping's, they put a good amount. This will be a new go too place when only a good pizza can satisfy my craving!
(4)Michelle A.
JB Alberto's has always been our tried and true standby for ordering pizza. I prefer their thin crust, while my husband likes their deep dish. I have also had their Italian beef and shrimp basket. Decent food, and the delivery service is usually good. I had an issue with a couple of their drivers last winter who didn't want to come to my door with the pizza (I had an infant at the time that I couldn't leave alone and didn't want to take 5 minutes to bundle her up), but it seems that issue has been resolved. Overall I've had good experiences with them.
(3)J D.
The XXX thin pizza rawks...throw in a diet pop and I'm a happy camper for the rest of the day. I used to get the small size to go and kick it with my homework. The sauce and cheese is so good without being too oily. The crust is cracker like and never soggy. The peeps there were cool and kept a clean customer area and an eye out in the general area on Morse...can't wait to head back.
(5)Elizabeth C.
Excellent Pizza and so Chicago. My husband grew up going here and he knows all the good spots...This is one of the top 3 pies in the city. Pequods, JB's, Piece. Depends what style your craving.
(5)Carolyn G.
I'm a fan of supporting local businesses, and JB Alberto's is my favorite thin crust pizza in the area. I really like that they give you a liter of RC Cola with your pizza order! RC Cola isn't that great, but when you don't have any other soda in your house, it hits the spot!
(4)Rebecca R.
Based on the positive reviews I tried these guys out -- first I tried the special of the day which was veal parmigiana -- so incredibly disgusting that I threw it out after 2 mouthfuls. (Also got the fried mushrooms which had that old oil taste and were soggy, however the jalapeneo peppers were good) 2nd time I tried their pizza and I can't agree with the other writers. Maybe they grew up eating it but as a new customer I found it odd tasting and with an unpleasing texture. Will most likely not be ordering from them again other than if everyone else is closed.
(1)Heather D.
It seems that unlike the other reviewers here and a fair amount of my friends in Rogers Park, I am the only one who doesn;t like my pizza to be swimming in grease. Bleech... The pizza lacks sauce and is covered in a puddle of warm oil. Not delicious. However, they did get my mediocre pizza to my house quite quickly and are very pleasant.
(1)Kristin L.
I have been eating their thin crust pizza for at least 20 years, so JB Alberto's is part of my DNA. I love this thin crust pizza, it's the best I've ever had. My favorite is a half jalepeno, half pepperoni. YUM! Also, their fries are the steak type, and so good! ! ! Try the fries with a side of their "old" barbeque sauce (they recently switched to a new, sweeter sauce but they still have the "thinner" sauce on tap). I used to be a fan of their Italian beef, but my tastes have changed. The prices are excellent! Also, delivery comes within an hour of ordering and is always hot. Don't let this place fly under your radar, get a thin crust soon!
(5)Zack R.
Great drunk food. I was out at Loyola to see friends and after enjoying the local bar scene we went back and needed food. Well the first place we found that was open was J B alberto's and the delivery wait was well worth it because within five minutes of getting the pizza it was dust. I was full but so satisfied with their unique combination of bread, cheese, basil, and tomato sauce that I had to keep going after another greasy square. MY opinion may be tainted by the fact I was drunk and would have eaten just about anything, but I went out the next night and wished J B's was in my neighborhood.
(5)Sammy S.
Without a doubt, the best phone service and detailed previous orders/request around. The Pizza is the best in the "hood" No matter, always less than an hour delivery. Friendly service and drivers, I never call any other.
(5)K S.
Since moving from Lakeview we sought out another thin crust pizza joint. Our default was Cafe Luigi in Lincoln Park. JB Albertos isn't bad. It's thin crust, ample amount of cheese and sauce. The sauce is quite tasty. The sizes and price for the cheese pizza are a deal. The delivery is on time from the estimated delivery time. We usually go and pick it up since we live so close to it. We've had their cheese pizza, peppperoni pizzas. They are very good. I had their mastoccioli which wasn't bad either. My hubby liked their meat ball sub a lot. It's huge and comes with fries. They usually bring you a liter of RC cola with each delivery, which is nice. I tried their brownie once and it was too cake like for me. We tried their cannoli once and it was OK.
(4)Ramona F.
Rogers Park neighborhood institution indeed. They deliver late into the night, which is nice because the immediate area is not so hot. The pizza is good, but what I love is the BBQ chicken dinner - SO great. They offer lots of Free Delivery and $2 off coupons if you look around.
(4)Lee C.
A better alternative to Pizza Hut, Dominos, Little Ceasar, etc. The pizza is OK, not great though. I do enjoy the novelty of the Double Decker, which is basically two thin crust pizzas stacked on top of each other. Brilliant!
(3)Diablo L.
love this pizza, especially the double decker pizza.....
(4)Maggie H.
As a rule, I am not a huge fan of Chicago style thin crust, but I count J B Alberto's as an exception! We have been ordering from here for years and have yet to be disappointed. The other day we ordered a pizza which came with the wrong topping. It was close enough and we liked what we got so I didn't bother to complain. About twenty minutes later my buzzer rang, and it was J B Alberto's with another pizza, this time with the correct topping, and they even threw in another complimentary bottle of soda. I love that they did this without even being asked. No wonder they've been in business for over 45 years! I will definitely continue to order pizza from this Chicago classic. Thank you J B Alberto's!!
(5)Megan M.
EW! I dont know how anyone eats their pizza. I've only been here once ( so maybe it was an off night ) but my pizza tasted fishy and it took forever to get delivery. Terrible....
(1)Erin J.
The worst part of moving out of Andersonville 2 years ago is missing J.B. Alberto's' wings. Forget the pizza and everything else on the menu. It's the WINGS. Make a freaking meal out of them. The sauce is pretty much Frank's/butter with...something else, I don't know what. I haven't been able to replicate it at home. It's so good, your gums will buzz. SO good. Can't even handle...oh, hang it, I'm driving up there now.
(4)NIffer B.
How is there only 1 other review? Hasn't this place been around for quite a while? Anyway the fact that this is like 2 blocks from my apartment makes me a little biased, but it is quite tasty. I've had both the deep dish and thin and would probably give both 4 stars. It's consistently good, fresh and relatively cheap. I have no idea about the other food on the menu, but this is probably where we'll order take out pizza from now.
(4)steve c.
One word. THE GIANT. Another great HUGE thin crust pizzeria in rogers park for cheap drunkin parties. Its great they deliver late and on time. Not a fan of picking it up from this place.
(5)Charhen U.
I decided to try this place out after reading all of the great reviews on Yelp. So worth the trip! The customer service is superior to any other pizza joint I have ever patronized. (Actually, better than most places in general that I have ever patronized.) Both the owner and his employees went out of their way to make me feel welcome by their graciousness and willingness to accommodate me. I had the stuffed the pizza and it sure was! A TON of cheesy yumminess. Looking forward to trying out the Deep Dish on my next visit! Thanks J B for a GREAT pizza experience!
(5)jeverr w.
mmmmm i 'm remembering ! ' went for a slice of pan cheese and sausage pizza and it was great ! just like i remember when i lived in the neighborhood !
(4)Christina G.
it's tasty. not the best, not the worst. i remember this pizza as being a LOT better about 5-6 years ago when we ordered it after nights out drinking. we had it last night for a get together and it wasn't the same...something was missing and i think it was the greasiness of it!
(3)Cristina E.
I have never ordered pizza from this place but I do love the hot wings...they are awesome...great blue cheese...
(4)Samantha E.
not the worst. cheap. fast. not open for lunch.
(2)Rebecca R.
Based on the positive reviews I tried these guys out -- first I tried the special of the day which was veal parmigiana -- so incredibly disgusting that I threw it out after 2 mouthfuls. (Also got the fried mushrooms which had that old oil taste and were soggy, however the jalapeneo peppers were good) 2nd time I tried their pizza and I can't agree with the other writers. Maybe they grew up eating it but as a new customer I found it odd tasting and with an unpleasing texture. Will most likely not be ordering from them again other than if everyone else is closed.
(1)Heather D.
It seems that unlike the other reviewers here and a fair amount of my friends in Rogers Park, I am the only one who doesn;t like my pizza to be swimming in grease. Bleech... The pizza lacks sauce and is covered in a puddle of warm oil. Not delicious. However, they did get my mediocre pizza to my house quite quickly and are very pleasant.
(1)Kristin L.
I have been eating their thin crust pizza for at least 20 years, so JB Alberto's is part of my DNA. I love this thin crust pizza, it's the best I've ever had. My favorite is a half jalepeno, half pepperoni. YUM! Also, their fries are the steak type, and so good! ! ! Try the fries with a side of their "old" barbeque sauce (they recently switched to a new, sweeter sauce but they still have the "thinner" sauce on tap). I used to be a fan of their Italian beef, but my tastes have changed. The prices are excellent! Also, delivery comes within an hour of ordering and is always hot. Don't let this place fly under your radar, get a thin crust soon!
(5)Zack R.
Great drunk food. I was out at Loyola to see friends and after enjoying the local bar scene we went back and needed food. Well the first place we found that was open was J B alberto's and the delivery wait was well worth it because within five minutes of getting the pizza it was dust. I was full but so satisfied with their unique combination of bread, cheese, basil, and tomato sauce that I had to keep going after another greasy square. MY opinion may be tainted by the fact I was drunk and would have eaten just about anything, but I went out the next night and wished J B's was in my neighborhood.
(5)Sammy S.
Without a doubt, the best phone service and detailed previous orders/request around. The Pizza is the best in the "hood" No matter, always less than an hour delivery. Friendly service and drivers, I never call any other.
(5)K S.
Since moving from Lakeview we sought out another thin crust pizza joint. Our default was Cafe Luigi in Lincoln Park. JB Albertos isn't bad. It's thin crust, ample amount of cheese and sauce. The sauce is quite tasty. The sizes and price for the cheese pizza are a deal. The delivery is on time from the estimated delivery time. We usually go and pick it up since we live so close to it. We've had their cheese pizza, peppperoni pizzas. They are very good. I had their mastoccioli which wasn't bad either. My hubby liked their meat ball sub a lot. It's huge and comes with fries. They usually bring you a liter of RC cola with each delivery, which is nice. I tried their brownie once and it was too cake like for me. We tried their cannoli once and it was OK.
(4)Ramona F.
Rogers Park neighborhood institution indeed. They deliver late into the night, which is nice because the immediate area is not so hot. The pizza is good, but what I love is the BBQ chicken dinner - SO great. They offer lots of Free Delivery and $2 off coupons if you look around.
(4)Lee C.
A better alternative to Pizza Hut, Dominos, Little Ceasar, etc. The pizza is OK, not great though. I do enjoy the novelty of the Double Decker, which is basically two thin crust pizzas stacked on top of each other. Brilliant!
(3)Diablo L.
love this pizza, especially the double decker pizza.....
(4)Maggie H.
As a rule, I am not a huge fan of Chicago style thin crust, but I count J B Alberto's as an exception! We have been ordering from here for years and have yet to be disappointed. The other day we ordered a pizza which came with the wrong topping. It was close enough and we liked what we got so I didn't bother to complain. About twenty minutes later my buzzer rang, and it was J B Alberto's with another pizza, this time with the correct topping, and they even threw in another complimentary bottle of soda. I love that they did this without even being asked. No wonder they've been in business for over 45 years! I will definitely continue to order pizza from this Chicago classic. Thank you J B Alberto's!!
(5)Megan M.
EW! I dont know how anyone eats their pizza. I've only been here once ( so maybe it was an off night ) but my pizza tasted fishy and it took forever to get delivery. Terrible....
(1)Erin J.
The worst part of moving out of Andersonville 2 years ago is missing J.B. Alberto's' wings. Forget the pizza and everything else on the menu. It's the WINGS. Make a freaking meal out of them. The sauce is pretty much Frank's/butter with...something else, I don't know what. I haven't been able to replicate it at home. It's so good, your gums will buzz. SO good. Can't even handle...oh, hang it, I'm driving up there now.
(4)NIffer B.
How is there only 1 other review? Hasn't this place been around for quite a while? Anyway the fact that this is like 2 blocks from my apartment makes me a little biased, but it is quite tasty. I've had both the deep dish and thin and would probably give both 4 stars. It's consistently good, fresh and relatively cheap. I have no idea about the other food on the menu, but this is probably where we'll order take out pizza from now.
(4)steve c.
One word. THE GIANT. Another great HUGE thin crust pizzeria in rogers park for cheap drunkin parties. Its great they deliver late and on time. Not a fan of picking it up from this place.
(5)Charhen U.
I decided to try this place out after reading all of the great reviews on Yelp. So worth the trip! The customer service is superior to any other pizza joint I have ever patronized. (Actually, better than most places in general that I have ever patronized.) Both the owner and his employees went out of their way to make me feel welcome by their graciousness and willingness to accommodate me. I had the stuffed the pizza and it sure was! A TON of cheesy yumminess. Looking forward to trying out the Deep Dish on my next visit! Thanks J B for a GREAT pizza experience!
(5)jeverr w.
mmmmm i 'm remembering ! ' went for a slice of pan cheese and sausage pizza and it was great ! just like i remember when i lived in the neighborhood !
(4)Christina G.
it's tasty. not the best, not the worst. i remember this pizza as being a LOT better about 5-6 years ago when we ordered it after nights out drinking. we had it last night for a get together and it wasn't the same...something was missing and i think it was the greasiness of it!
(3)Cristina E.
I have never ordered pizza from this place but I do love the hot wings...they are awesome...great blue cheese...
(4)Samantha E.
not the worst. cheap. fast. not open for lunch.
(2)Jeremy O.
MANY, MANY stars for never once putting cheese on any cheese-less pizzas we've ordered. Service is always fast and relatively friendly and the food is usually pretty good. -1 star for not cooking their sausage enough on pizzas and not poking holes in the onion ring container so they get soggy.
(4)Matt M.
We have [tried to] order from J B Alberto's twice. The first time was a good experience, but the second was disappointing, and also a bit upsetting. There are qualities to their deep dish pizza that recommend it. The crust is crisp across the bottom and edges, and almost fluffy inside. We added fresh garlic, and I guess I should have mentioned that we like LOTS of garlic, but it was a fine enough amount scattered atop. The large order of breadsticks is 6 pieces, and might be a little overpriced for the quantity. Generally though, the food is reasonably priced, portions are large, and the delivery time was shorter than the estimate, which was a plus. Their online ordering for our first time was swift and easy, and we were surprised that the 14" pizza (serves four, or two for two meals---leftover pizza....) came with a free RC cola. The second time, I found it a little difficult to customize, and decided to call instead. My hope was to order the deep pan pizza without red sauce, substituted instead with olive oil or some other lighter (blanca) option. When I asked for this, I was abruptly told "We don't have any olive oil." I asked, then, what the young man I was speaking to would recommend instead. Getting ruder, he told me that the red sauce was the only sauce that came on that pizza. I told him we didn't want red sauce, and would like to come up with an alternative, or I'd have to order from somewhere else. He laughed derisively and said that I could do what I wanted. I paused, a little shocked at the lack of helpful customer service, and eventually said that I guess we'd have to go elsewhere, since he didn't seem willing to help come up with the right pizza for us. The food was very good for our first experience, and I was happy to bring additional business to them. I'm afraid that Chicago is far too full of pizza joints for me to feel like I have to endure that kind of customer service, and I doubt we'll go back.
(3)Jeff A.
Affordable! Hot! On point! Thin Crust really good! Deep dish, even better! Greasy, cheesy, meaty, hmmmmm! What more can I say? Its good! You will like it!
(4)Justin R.
I am new to Rogers Park and received a great offer in the mail to try this company. I did as i try to support local businesses, and was very much impressed with the ease of pick up, the parking they offer, and the food was great.
(4)Danielle B.
I work for the Point of Sale company that JB Alberto's uses, so I was already briefed on what to expect (my co-workers built it up pretty good)! During our visit to Chicago for a tradeshow, we got several different types of pizza from JB Alberto's and I got to try them all! The "Carnivore" pie was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I love sauce on top... and it weighed like 14 pounds! I ended up enjoying the vegetarian deep dish the most actually, because I could really appreciate the dough. It was pretty amazing. Crisp on bottom yet firm and fluffy throughout. Perfect.
(5)Chiiik S.
Having lived in Rogers Park, You just know to order JB's when you want pizza! Walk in and get a slice or order any pizza and get a free liter of RC! The cheese is so tasty! Cheese thats actually thick and melty!! Yum! You cant go wrong with Deep Dish, Stuffed, or Thin Crust..Ive enjoyed all 3 over the years! Ive also tried the Sides, Chicken Wings, the Mostaccoli...all were yummy! You can also check their daily specials.. The prices are very reasonable..Save their menus with the coupon on the back and collect enough to get a FREE 14in. Thin Crust Pizza..it pays to be a regular..like delivery? Well I moved West of Rogers Park and they STILL Deliver to me! and yes it was still HOT! And its not hard to get those $2 off or free delivery coupons...(just pay attention to the menus when you get them and save em somewhere! Its worth it)
(4)Brad T.
My doctor told me to cut out the dairy products for a while. ARG--- no JB's thin crust pizza. So, instead I tried their spaghetti with meatballs - awesome!!! I ordered it with meat sauce and added two meatballs for $2.50 or so. There was enough food for 3 meals. Seriously, this order could easily serve two adults or 4 young kids. I wished there was just a little more sauce, but it wasn't a problem at all. And they are now baking their own bread which was fantastic! And they have online ordering from their website, jbalbertos.com which is easier to use than grubhub. Thanks JB's!!!
(5)Robert H.
I am a big fan of JB Albertos. They have the best pizza in the city. They have reasonable prices and you get a lot for what you pay for. I bought a giant 24 inch with at least a half dozen toppings and it was less than 40 bucks. You can get a slice for around $3. The snack items such as fries, mushrooms and the like are done well. They open up roughly just before the dinner hour and stay open after midnight for the late night hunger. Go there and chow down. They have friendly service.
(5)Nicole G.
I've gotten hooked on J.B. Alberto's since moving to Rogers Park. It started with a letter welcoming me to the neighborhood with a coupon for a free thin crust or deep dish pizza. We went deep dish with pepperoni. It came with free RC cola which was cool. It was good, but I'm not a huge fan of deep dish pizza in general. Since then, we have always gotten the double deck with pepperoni. I think the best way to describe this is a thin crust pizza on top of another thin crust pizza. Oh so yummy, have never gone wrong with this. Delivery is faster than quoted, but we live pretty close to them. Now that you can order online, we will probably eat from here a lot more.
(5)Alexander L.
Very good Pizza! Don't believe the haters! You'll get your pizza in under 20mins! I only eat the pizza! Single slices available & pizza orders come with a free 1ltr of soda! Only thing is they open late at 4pm, not sure why they don't open earlier on Sundays for football games? They do close very late for all you stoners & drunkards! Their delivery service is ok, best go & pick up it up if you live in the area.
(5)Aaron S.
I live a few blocks away from here so I eat here all the time. Pizza is 4 star but the ribs weren't that good to me a little flavorless I've had them twice weeks apart It was good enough not to get a refund but compared to the pizza it was a let down I still go here for pizza a lot mostly by the slice
(3)David F.
JB's is always a good go-to spot if you live in or around Rogers. Not a ton to say, just a good, reasonably priced delivery pizza! I remember getting the Giant as a kid, it's perfect for parties and fun to try to fit through the door! Italian beef is decent as well!
(5)Cloey S.
We ordered a 16 in. pepperoni and sausage pizza with mozzarella sticks and it came with a free qt of RC. I read that your pizza will be delivered in 20 minutes on yelp, but it took an hour like they said on the phone. Not a big deal though because that's normal for most pizza places. The pizza was really good. Really cheesy and flavorful. The mozzarella sticks were also pretty good. It says on their menu that they make their sauce and use fresh produce daily so that's also a huge plus.
(5)Sharyn M.
Two Words: Fried Chicken!! No seriously, I work super long hours so when I'm exhausted and need to order out after my long day plus commute, I opt to order something I can utilize into other meals. Chicken rocks my world because it can be used in Frittatas , a scramble, a sandwich chunked or made into chicken salad. Add it to a rice bake or pasta!! It's endless. SO my point is that JB Alberto's creates such a fresh hot fried chicken box that suffices all my lasting weekly meals. This chicken is so flavorful and cooked to perfection. Always delivered hot to my door to satisfy my immediate hunger. I opt for the 12 piece to last me thru my next few days. JB's can rival flavor to any name brand out there. I am always impressed and very thankful. I do recommend when u get that craving or need a longer term solution in this still hot weather. * if only they had biscuits!!!
(5)Julian J.
This place is wonderful. It's been 8 years since I've had food from here. And I must say the food is as great as it was from the jump. The prices are your normal pizza joint prices. But the quality of the food is 100x better. You have to try the food out before you judge...
(4)Sari Z.
Picked up a 16in thin crust cheese pizza for the first time tonight and was delighted to find out it came with a free 1liter drink! Pizza tastes great so I'll be ordering from here again soon!
(4)LaDarian D.
Decent pizza. The cheese could use some work. Kudos to being open til 2am. I've been spoiled by the likes of Giordano's, so I'm a tad critical when it comes to sauce, crust & mozzarella. JB Alberto's was there for me when I couldn't get Giordano's.
(3)MissLiteEyes S.
I'm constantly ordering delivery from here! There food is always good..I love their cheese pizza! so yummy & their fried chicken dinner is good as well
(4)Brett H.
Having not even received my order yet and I already know I won't waste my time coming back. Forgot my coupon for $2 off and when I didn't produce it at time of pick up instead of a "don't forget it next time" the pizza nazi told the cashier "take it off the order" and wandered off. I arrived on time and was told 20 more minutes and the website gave an inaccurate time. Same pizza nazi started talking to the cashier saying "the website never gives the proper time for the stuffed pizzas." Maybe they should think about fixing that. Bad first impression. Not worth coming back.
(1)Dee S.
Damn.. This might have been the ugliest/messiest pizza I've ever seen, see for yourself.. I ordered a "stuffed" pizza and it came looking all unstuffed, and stuff.. I usually don't complain(everybody says that, but I swear I don't). Their only answer was "well maybe next time don't order a stuffed pizza for delivery." Really? You'd say that to a customer?, you KNOW the pizza comes to your door looking like soup, so you don't try to find a better way to transport it or just say you don't deliver them at all? FOH! I'm a huge fan of J B Alberto's and I would like to continue ordering from them, but due to the bad experiences you will encounter in the future for "complaining" to a pizza place, I'm sorry to say, that me and you J B Alberto's aren't working out. Side note: I ordered 2 items(one pizza, one order of rings) and they forget 1 of them(can you guess which one?)
(2)Lorelei C.
It has been over a year since my 1st Initial Review of J B Alberto's, so I thought it was time to update. So, almost a year and a half later I am still rating J B Alberto's 5 star worthy because they have remained consistent with everything they have given/delivered. It doesn't matter what you order from here, everything is always fresh and delicious, whether it be their Deep Dish Pizza, Pasta's, Amazing Steak Fries or one of the very best Beef/Sausage Combo Sandwiches second only to Portillo's. And, yes, their main business is take-out and delivery and their delivery is quick and always accurate, No screw up's on what you order here folks, if you want no onions they give you no onions! God, how I love them for this cause I hate fricken onions on anything! And, check your menu for great daily specials too! And, okay, I'm going to now give my place of employment and J.B's some free marketing because on the back of every Jewel register receipt is a $2.00 off Coupon for J.B's.. Sidebar to my Bosses at Jewel.. If you are reading this I want a raise... Seriously, J.B Alberto's is a great little place dishing up some pretty stellar food, located on Morse in East Rogers Park, one of my very favorites.. They haven't let me down yet, and honestly, I don't think they ever will.. I Love residing in East Rogers, and I Love J B Alberto's! And that's a given...
(5)Maria C.
Ordered 2 hrs ago. NO Pizza. I call, wait music for 6 minutes, hung up.Guess someone else gets my business. HIRE more drivers if you know you need them or more phone ppl.
(1)Cheryl W.
Everything I've had at JB Alberto's has been great. The ribs, pizza, fried chicken, friend mushrooms, garlic bread, etc... everything tastes fresh and homemade. Plus the prices at this place are so reasonable. The front staff are always pleasant and remember their repeat customers.
(4)Kaley K.
Ordered the deep dish J.B. Alberta's special for delivery. It arrived within the hour warm and ready to devour. Although it seems the thin crust is a fan favorite, I would recommend the deep dish with all the fresh toppings they offer. Our late night pizza craving was satisfied and I know we will be ordering again.
(4)Samantha J.
I order from here very often. I have had their Pizza thin crust, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Fries, Breaded Shrimp and it is all very good. Fries and breaded shrimp are never delivered soggy, they come hot and crispy. Food is always delivered hot. The delivery is about an hour even though I live like 3 min away but whatever food is good. Its a quick lazy Sunday night meal. Their food is always consistent. I'm not a fan of their Garlic bread. Tried a delivery experiment with a friend. We both called in an order at the same time to be delivered to my apartment (same address), we paid with separate cards. We figured if their delivery people were organized the food would arrive at the same time. Well it didn't. My food arrived 30 min after my friends did......and it was the same delivery guy.
(3)Victor P.
great place to get a slice or two of pizza!! Also good place to get take especially there side order sampler yum!! Tried various other food items and all has been good eats!!
(5)Sylvia G.
I was craving pizza all day. I finally gave in and ordered delivery at 10pm. The pizza came 20 minutes earlier than expected. The toppings on the deep dish pizza were in perfect balance and they were actually on top of the cheese. I feel like some Chicago deep dish has too much sauce, but the amount on this pizza was just right. It satisfied my craving! The medium pizza also came with a free liter of soda!
(4)Rachel H.
THIS IS THE WORST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD I tried this place twice and both times I've had to put the pizza in the oven because it was so horribly under cooked that it was inedible. Last night, the driver wouldn't come up to my 2nd floor apartment. Hell, he didn't even come in the front door. I was starving, so I just wanted to get the pizza upstairs and eat it.... I opened the box, it was cut insanely uneven (45 years in business and you guys can't cut a pizza right?!) I had to get out the pizza cutter. Then I could barely eat one slice because all I could taste was raw pizza dough. I ordered the double decker cheese. Absolutely disgusting. Honestly, I am not one to write bad reviews. I also am not a picky pizza eater. I just don't understand the praise this place gets. I should've just walked across the street and bought a frozen pizza.
(1)A A.
I don't love this place but I do end up eating here a lot. This place is the CSI Miami of pizza. I never intend to watch the show but somehow I eventually end up watching the reruns. I also feel a slight bit of shame after both events. Best things to get here are the spaghetti and the thin crust pizza (not by the slice). One other positive is that they sell RC cola! Yup Royal Crown! Like a Boss! Or at least that's how RC cola makes me feel, It's the pop of royalty.
(3)Amy B.
I absolutely love their thin crust pizza. It isn't shy either - it's a great crust with tons of cheese/toppings plus a really great sauce - sweet and rich. Delivery is always hot and their delivery guys are super friendly. It's consistently delicious and their garlic bread is amazing. It's probably clogging my arteries, but it's totally worth it.
(5)Cassandra C.
5 words - Bacon Macaroni and cheese Pizza. Yes, you will need to run ten miles after eating. Also, we eat this pizza at least once a month because it's a good deal and it's tasty. But seriously, if you want to end it all on a happy note, get the bacon mac and cheese pizza.
(5)Jeffrey L.
In my ongoing effort to find a go to pizza place in my new neighborhood, JB Alberto's might be it. Despite a couple of challenges related to the timing of my order being ready & the non-acceptance of a coupon, the pizza itself was great. Gooey, dense stuffed pizza with loads of flavor, just the way it should be! Looking forward to trying their thin crust.
(4)Mike M.
I'd gone here for a slice a few years back after catching a show at the Mayne Stage. I only remembered it a few weeks after moving to Rogers and I'm so glad I did. This place fucking rules. The pan has some amazing crust and the sauce is really, really choice. I would eat this place every damn time I wanted pizza if I could afford it. Not that they're expensive but it's pretty standard pizza pricing. You're getting what you pay for, guaranteed. Late night slices and delivery are extra awesome add-on's after a night of bar hopping or just staying in. This might be my favorite stop in the neighborhood. They will always have my support. I think you have to eat, like, 20 Pizzas to get a free cheese and I have zero problem with that. I will eat your 20 Pizzas, JB Alberto's.
(5)Iris H.
Hello Mr. Nice Owner Man who I met a few years ago at the Glenwood Arts festival- Please dedicate some time and effort to quality control. As a too-many-decades-than-I want-to-admit customer of JB/Albertos, it is clear the pizza quality dramatically changes depedent upon who is prepping, baking, cutting and boxing it. Same with the desserts. Thank you, A 40 year customer :)
(3)Terry B.
I've had the thin crust Pizza and the Fried Chicken to date. Marvelous food. They seem to know how to prepare food well. Had delivery once; pick-up once. Prefer to pick-up food --- was ready in 20 minutes. This is really a carry-out and delivery place; no tables or servers.
(5)Rose N.
I order from this place ALOT ... I usually order pizza and wings and once in a while a sandwich of some kind .. Almost everything I have ordered from here is good. Delivery doesn't take too long depending on how busy they are. But let me tell you why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Today I ordered calamari and some kind of chicken pasta which I have never ordered before. The calamari was okay. The chicken parm pasta on the other hand was not. The chicken was rubbery almost as if they didn't cook it right. I was highly disappointed. I will still order from here but I think I'll stick to their pizza !!
(3)Susan P.
Just like I remember it! My family has been ordering from here since the 80's. I now live in Miami Beach and was looking for some good Chicago pizza. JB's did not disappoint. My husband had not had it before and said it was some of the best thin crust pizza he has ever had. It was just as I remember it growing up. Light and crispy crust, absolutely perfect. Delivery was quick and friendly!
(5)Grant S.
When I think of the pizza of my childhood in Chicago and its surroundings, I think of a slightly more crackery thin but not too thin crust, a touch of sweet sauce with basil and oregano notes, and mozzarella cheese. Most importantly, it's cut in squares, or the Chicago party crust. This is JB's pizza. JB's is a Rogers park institution that does every style of pizza great. Top three for deep dish, my favorite for thin, and if you want one thin crust stacked on top of another thin crust pizza, this is your place. Plus, if you have a couple hungry friends, you can get a 24" pizza and a free RC Cola. In fact, the RC comes with all pizzas. Plus there's so many more menu options. I've been there 1000000 times and haven't tried everything. Summary: THE PIZZA. And RC. And $2.65 for a big slice to go. Can't be beat
(5)Savvy R.
I don't recommend ordering through grub hub for picking up an order there. This is the second time I've ordered through grub hub. Both times I ordered a pasta and a salad, and both times they forgot to put the salad in the bag. I did not realize this either time until I got home. The girl that was at the front desk tonight was also very rude and almost yelling at people. The food is okay, but the times I've ordered it got messed up.
(2)Brian J.
Pizza has been good in the past, but my attempt at getting it delivered tonight resulted in the driver not showing up after 2 hours and then lying about calling me and ringing the bell. Attempt to resolve through management was clueless at best and hostile at worst. They really need to get it together.
(1)J N.
I like that this place open late hours that's why I give 3 stars. However, their pizza quality is not consistent. Individual slice pizza taste more than ordering a whole pizza. The location is somewhat not a safe neighborhood, you need to have a car if you decided to have late pizza.
(3)Cory W.
Good food. delivery time is good most times. Friendly delivery people. I like that they include a liter of RC cola with pizza nice little bonus!
(3)Joel M.
After a one off I was contacted by Tom the owner to resolve the mix up. First off this tally impressed me and I love this pizza so I wanted to give jb another chance. Had amazing pizza it showed up within the time told. Overall great experience. Will for sure be ordering again while I'm in town.
(5)Sam H.
This used to be my go to spot however their service over the last few months has been terrible. It's sad to see a great place like JB's become mediocre. You wait forever for your pie if you can even get through via phone or not get hung up on. My last 6 or 7 pies have come burned, cold or have made me and my family sick. I would order from them almost every week. Never again.
(1)nicole j.
Best pizza ever! Better than Lou Malnati's or Giordano's
(5)Shi A.
I feel slightly bad rating it a 3, but JB is more of a 3.9... Not yet a perfect 4. My family has been ordering pizza from JB since I was a kid. The pizza is not exactly THE BEST i've ever had but we keep ordering just because it has become a tradition. Plus we always use their $2 off coupons. We ordered the wings today and honestly it wasn't worth it, nothing special about them. Also they do take super long to deliver to Evanston, which sucks. Recommendation: Get a thin crust pizza & for sure try to get a $2 off coupon
(3)Christine S.
Order at your own risk. I ordered chicken fingers and fries and here I am over two hours later....still waiting for my food. Seriously?!? It's chicken tenders not a special order pan pizza.They have excellent food but their delivery is hit or miss time wise. My fiancee is speaking with the manager as I write this and they're going to comp us the food but that does not change the fact that nearly 2 1/2 hours later we still don't have our food. This is a pizza place, IN CHICAGO! Hire more drivers.
(1)Greg K.
Great drunk pizza. If you live and/or drink close to here, then it's hard to avoid the Siren Song of JB Alberto. That smell, those prices. Hard to avoid. Also, there's a neighborhood secret on how to get a cheaper pizza, but I can't give it away so easily. Pay attention and you may figure it out.
(5)E N.
I'd like to give this place 4 stars because my orders always arrive hot, taste good, and arrive within the time frame estimate on the web site. I've ordered about 5-6 times through Grubhub or their web site over the last few months, and on all but one occasion, items were just missing from my order, and I've had to request a refund for them. In every instance an item or items were missing, it was an extra side of something such as a dressing, that I'd requested to go with another item in the order. While their food is pretty darn good most of the time, this repeat experience of missing items is making me think twice about ordering from them again or recommending this place to anyone else.
(2)Andrew D.
Love JB's! Great thin crust and you get a free liter of pop with your pizza. Good for late nights where you can get pizza by the slice. The stuffed crust is a little saucy but still pretty good. I recommend the double decker pizza, which is basically a thin crust on top of a thin crust. They also have great sandwiches.
(4)Serene B.
As a lifelong Rogers Park-er, I've been coming here for the past 16 or so years, ever since I was in my teens and my social life came into existence. While back in the late 90's/early 2000's the food was a 5, I've gotta give them credit, it's still a solid 4. I often order from them for work meetings and the food always arrives on time. Even when I order for delivery at home, it always comes 15-20 minutes earlier than the stated ETA. Also, if you go in to grab a slice, they often have "abandoned" whole pizzas that were never claimed that you can get for a fraction of the price. It's all in the asking. All in all, it's good food for a good price and meets service expectations (delivery times, etc.)
(4)Hallie M.
We love this pizza place. The thin crust pizza is a must and we also always order the jalapeño poppers! Yum! They deliver pretty quickly and the online ordering system they have is very reliable. We only tried their deep dish pizza once and that was enough... If you want deep dish I'd say go to Giradanos around the corner, but for everything else, especially thin crust pizza jbs is a go to! And if you collect 20 little coupons you can get a free pizza!
(4)Joe P.
Aside from the sit-and-dine type joints, JB reigns in the best pizza-while-you're-drunk category. Excelling in both Chicago-style and thin crusted 'zas, they do it dirt cheap. Excellent quality. Excellent Service. And, excellent...hours. You eat the 'name brand' stuff, et al., once. You eat great neighborhood establishments like JB Alberto's all. the. time.
(5)Molly H.
Thin crust pizza is fairly decent! Meatball sandwich had a lot of meat, not stingy at all, but not enough sauce. Fried mushrooms leave something to be desired. Haven't tried their deep dish, but definitely like their thin crust!
(3)Dan O.
Our favorite pizza place for original-style pizza. Thankfully we're in its seemingly huge delivery radius.
(4)Sasha A.
Their delivery service is terrible, got my order wrong and when they corrected it, the food I received was frozen cold.
(1)Samuel B.
Great pizza and great service! I order from here every time I am back home from college. No matter the weather, their delivery drivers are always on time and you get a free pop with your order.
(5)Shannon-Leslie P.
I live in rogers park so JB's is super convenient. I've ordered a few times and it always gets here on time and my food is always hot which is very important!!! I love their chicken sandwiches and bbq chicken dinner. So much food for cheap!!!!
(5)Rebeca R.
One of the best pizza spots in Chicago. Had to find others because I moved out of Rogers Park but this pizza was my first love.
(5)Jessica B.
We order pizza from here all the time. We typically get the 20" J B Alberto Deluxe for delivery. They always tell us 1 hour, but it has never taken that long. Most of the time it is here within 30 minutes! The pizza is always delicious and it comes with a free 1 liter RC. Each one also comes with a little coupon-save 14 and you get a free pizza. We have tried other things like the sampler patter and pasta, which were just okay, but everything is decently priced. This is our go-to pizza delivery place.
(4)Jeff A.
My favorite pizza in Chicago. When im away I crave this pizza. Delivery is always fast and hot. I always get the thin crust and on occasion extra crisped. Always incredible.
(4)Jimmy L.
Even though the food is great, their customer service is awful. Just like another review I seen, I waited over a hour and a half for delivery and I live not too far from there. I attempted numerous calls to check-up on the delivery (or even cancelling it for that matter) but no answer at all. Was on automatic hold for 15mins which nobody came to the phone and I was tired of waiting. Next time I (or anyone reading this) orders food, make sure you pay cash and not prepay with a card. If it wasn't such a terrible night outside I would call and drive over there, ask for the manager and show him how long I've been on hold. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
(2)Julia J.
Really decent thin crust pizza in the neighborhood. A little on the greasy side, but it's pizza, so I don't mind a little on the greasy side. Their Chicago/stuffed pizza is delicious as well. I'm more of a thin-crust kind of girl, but the sauce on the stuffed pizza and the crust was actually pretty delicious and I won't mind ordering it when Mr. has a craving for it. I wouldn't order their pan pizza again- it reminded me of a national chain that shall remain nameless, but with good options for thin crust and stuffed, I won't really need to opt for the pan pizza.
(4)Matt H.
When my partner Chris and I moved to West Rogers Park last year, we immediately starting hearing that JB Alberto's had some of the best pizza in the area. We have now ordered from them multiple times and on average have been very satisfied. Our favorite so far is the stuffed half cheese half sausage. We like our pizzas baked well done. For us, that really makes the crust stellar. We have also tried the thin crust and the deep dish with the deep dish being more positively memorable. Sometimes the pizza takes longer than the delivery time stated but we have never been delivered a lukewarm or cold pie. Also, we have had issues on occasion with employees taking our orders over the phone; it's hit or miss if they get everything correct. The food is the most important though and it for sure satisfies Chris and me (hungry hungry hippos). Will definitely keep ordering from them! xoxo
(4)Noah E.
I ordered take out and delivery from here this week, since everything else was closed. It said online it would take up to an hour for delivery, so I expected that. Once the driver arrived and gave me my food and felt, I discovered half my order was gone. I called and wasn't offered an apology. I was asked if I still wanted it...uhhh yes, I already waited an hour! The restaurant is a 7 min drive from my house. The other half of my order didn't show up for another 45 mins. So by about 1 am I was finally eating my food I ordered at 11:15. Poor service made me not order here again. Food was ok..what you would expect from a pizza place.
(1)Frank J.
Pizza is great, I just have a really bad complaint.. I waited to long for the pizza, I had hungry guest But that's not all, when I opened the pizza there was a terrible looking!!! All shifted to one side and the slices all cut uneven, I wish I caught that before the driver left so he could take that embarrassment back and so I could ask back for my tip
(2)Greg B.
real good and super cheap food especially since they're open late!!! two deep slices and i'm ready to go. only thing you gotta expect is that if you order something big it's gonna take some time but it's whatever for the taste and value
(4)Christopher G.
JB Albertos is the bomb. I've been eating here for over 25+ years and they haven't changed! If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Best bet for large parties and events. Can't beat the GIANT!
(5)doreen s.
Wings...they have good wings. I gave their pizza another try and it wasn't as bad as the first time. But, I would definitely order their bbq or buffalo style wings from now on.
(3)Chris C.
I'm a New Yorker recently transplanted to Chicago, so I'm the first to admit I arrived in this city two years ago with a pretty big pizza chip on my shoulder. In that time I have tried nearly every pizza place in a reasonable distance from my place in Rogers Park, and while I still haven't found a place that makes an authentic New York style pizza that I can really say anything other than "That wasn't too bad," about, I have slowly learned to appreciate good Chicago style pizza. JB Alberto's is GOOD Chicago style pizza. My wife and I order from there several times a month, and the service is always friendly, the delivery times very fast, and the quality of the pizza is always top-notch. I've read some people complaining about the softness of the dough on the deep dish pie, but I am a fan of it. It's never undercooked, it's always soft and yielding, yet firm, and holds the ingredients well. They are generous with the toppings, there is always an abundant amount of REAL cheese, and the sauce is a nice robust tomato based sauce, not the overly sweet, sugary stuff that passes for sauce in those chain places. Oh, and here's another thing they do at Alberto's: they put the toppings on TOP of the cheese. Seems like a no brainer, doesn't it, what with them being called toppings and all? But I've found it generally isn't the case around here. Nothing compares to the crispness and browning on the edges of pepperoni slices when cooked on top of a pizza as they are supposed to be. JB Alberto's is this displaced New Yorker's best Chicago style pizza in the neighborhood.
(5)Deborah A.
I wish that we had the same experience as so many others. It took us almost an hour and a half to even get our order and then when received, the breadsticks were so hard we could play drums with them, the marinara had absolutely no taste, and the pizza.....well, it was undercooked and doughy in the middle, had so much "sprinkled on" seasoning that you couldn't taste anything else (which we didn't care for that taste), and the dough itself reminded us more of a bread dough instead of an actual pizza dough. This was our first time ordering from JB Alberto's and unfortunately it will be the last. I'd rather pay $5 for Little Caesar's than nearly $30 for a pizza and breadsticks that I'm gonna feed the garbage with. :(
(1)Mira S.
I'm a NY pizza fan, and this is the closest I've had in Chicago--has the right crust, sauce and cheese flavor. They only have a few toppings, cheese, sausage and pepperoni, I think, which is fine, because they seem to always have them, and they're always fresh. Their "deep dish" isn't messy, saucy Chicago deep dish. It was more like NY sicilian, except pie-shaped instead of square--but the same thick doughy crust, not filled with sauce like Chicago-style. Easy to get a single slice, and eatable on the go. Anyway, great prices (although I remember when a slice cost $1.25)--$2.30 for thin, $2.90 for thick, or something close to that.
(4)Jane U.
This review is only for tonight's order. Don't get stuffed pizza here. Me and my husband ordered 2 grilled chicken salads/which is always good that's why they get 2 stars/ and 10 inch stuffed pizza. This was just baked pie filled with enormous amount of mozzarella. Slices won't come off from aluminum foil they put under so we literally had to pick little pieces off while trying to chew it. Aaand we couldn't find any meat. Finally after 4 slices we found tiny piece of beef that's over done. Pizza itself has no flavor whatsoever. I like their thin crust pizzas but "no thank you sure stuffed with just cheese , flavor - less baked dough topped with red saucy thing" waste of $17 there.
(2)Brooke S.
I love this place! Great pizza and great service. They even have delivery, although I've never used the service. It's take-out only, which sometimes sucks. It's open super late (well, technically early).
(5)Jimmy B.
I'm surprised so many people love JB Alberto's. We used to order it a lot in college because it was the thing to do, but it's super greasy, seriously it's crazy greasy, generally falling apart, and just sorta mediocre in all respects. I've also tried their fries and hot wings, which were not great. Their fries always arrive super soggy, but that is sorta to be expected from delivery fries, but the hot wings were particularly disappointing. They don't have much meat on them. The sauce is ok though. It's hard for me to think I'd order delivery from here when there are so many other options... If you are ordering delivery, they do get it to you pretty quick, and it is hot when it arrives, so they get some points for that.
(2)Jape B.
I only recommend the plain cheese deep dish and the french fries, both excellent. I recently tried the burger and it was really poor quality. I also had the deluxe pizza (sausage, peppers, onions, etc.) and it was gross. It fell apart as I tried to eat it and the toppings didn't taste good. The sausage tasted cheap and gross.
(4)Michael S.
By far the best thin crust pizza I have had. The balance of cheese and toppings are only bested by the signature flavor of the sauce. Always a Sunday football favorite.
(5)Katey W.
Ok, things have turned around. I crave this pizza like I once used to. It's ahhhhmazing!
(5)John A.
Consistently Great Pizza! I usually order the stuffed pizza, and it's so full of cheese and toppings one piece is almost all I can eat (almost). Just discovered the bacon, big hunks of meat. The sausage (which I don't usually like) is meaty and not greasy. Good prices and always good.
(5)Asia C.
In LOVE with their XXX-thin crust sausage and/or pepperoni pizza! The best so far.
(5)Elizabeth S.
The big pizza is perfect for parties! Decent prices and fast enough. Usually they quote an hour. Somtimes it does take that long but its worth it. OPEN SUUUPER LATE
(4)S S.
Is it wrong to complain when your meal was comped? A comped meal does not make up for the fact that delivery took over 2.5 hours and when the food arrived(suprise) it was cold. Yes it's freezing outside and Valentines Day; but honestly,get your act together! Hire more people--- do what you have to do to prepare.
(2)Tony C.
I would call their "deep dish" more of a pan pizza, but that's splitting hairs a little bit. Don't get me wrong I wasn't disappointed. Their thin crust is classic, not really awesome, but far from bad. Plus they have a gigantic party size thin crust 18"! Seal of approval from me. Relieved to have a go-to place in my new neighborhood.
(4)Mark E.
Pretty delicious pizza. Cool setup, with a tiny lobby and a tall counter, like pizza joints were set up when I was a young-un, if memory serves. Not the cheapest. French cut pies (square pieces). Macaroni and chz pizza. Nuff said.
(4)Bianca L.
My boyfriend and I were out looking for a late dinner. We ended up on Morse and saw a lot of people inside this restaurant. I ordered the rib tip dinner and he ordered a personal pizza. I have to say the ribs were absolutely amazing! Great choice of BBQ sauce and the ribs were tender. What really impressed my boyfriend and I is how great of a meal it made for lunch today! The fries weren't all dried out like most places are after re-heating and the ribs were still as delicious as they were last night. The pizza was amazing too! Great inexpensive meal on the north side.
(5)Kyle F.
Thanks to JB Albertos Catering - They saved my life! At 4:30 today I suddenly remembered that it was my turn to "cook" dinner for a monthly board meeting at 6:30 tonight so in a panic, I called JB Albertos praying they could help my out with with something spectacular. (We have one rule for board meeting dinners - no pizza.) I explained my situation and in about 5 minutes Gustavo helped me plan a meal for 14 people: a family size tray of Chicken Parmigana, a family size tray of Cheese Ravioli (for the vegetarians), and a family size Garden Salad, bread, plates, cutlery and napkins delivered at 6:30 on the dot. 6:25 the driver showed up with piping hot food and a friendly smile. He even helped arrange the trays on the table. In addition to what I ordered there were even serving utensils and a giant side of Parmesan cheese. The Chicken Parm was incredible! Each breaded chicken breast was huge and it came with a big pan of mostacolli in a savory marinara sauce. The ravioli was equally delicious and the salad was covered in a mountain of sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and peppers. I was concerned that there might not be enough food, but the portions were huge! I even got to take home leftovers! JB Albertos was a huge hit with my fellow board members - so much so, I got elected to do dinner next month. Next time, I know exactly who to call! Thanks again, JBs!!!
(5)Patsy S.
I have been ordering pizza from JBs for some time now, they never disappoint. Some times their delivery time is a bit longer but it's worth the wait. Whenever I crave pizza and hot wings, this is the place I order from. Pricing is decent and so is the quality. They're also open late! Definitely recommend this place to others!
(4)Marlon O.
I love this place for the late night. This is one of the few places in my area that is open late and has a great variety. I enjoy their daily specials specially when it's the pasta. You can't beat the price for the portion you get out of the specials. Definitely recommend for late night.
(4)Nasanal C.
my buddy mike told me to order from j b albertos and since i did i have been ordering there on a regular basis great place great pizza
(5)Tariq A.
Best place ever, I've eaten pizza a lot but this place is the best pizza ever!! I eat there deep dish a lot its fantastic, i tried there burgers also they also great, i also tried there fried chicken, its a bit rancid, but the pizza is the best
(5)Hillari H.
The best pizza in Rogers Park, hands down. Their other menu items are good, too, in particular, the chopped steak sandwich and the steak dinner. JBs doesn't have alcohol, but I remember there was a time when they would deliver beer or wine if the customers didn't want pop. JBs would pick the drinks up from a local liquor store, and the customers would pay for it. I don't know if they still do that, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Unlike a lot of other pizza places in the area, JBs does sell pizza slices at reasonable prices. Delivery is usually on time, and if the delivery isn't quite right, they usually fix it quickly.
(4)R. S.
A few weeks back I had a taste for ribs. I'd ordered plenty of pizzas from here. I ended up taking advantage of their extra rib slab offer. When the order came, the extra slab wasn't there. I called and was immediately offered a credit or redelivery. I took the redelivery. It was not only delivered in under 30 minutes, they sent two full slabs. It wasn't necessary - the great courteous service of the driver and the person who answered the phone were great. Mistakes happen. It was above and beyond stellar customer service. This neighborhood place is a keeper! Oh - and the ribs were great!!!!
(5)Noah V.
It's not the best pizza. By some people's standards it's not even great pizza. What you will find is dependability. Deliveries are always on time, ingredients are always nice and fresh, and the taste is the same every time. In my 15+ years of having their pies I can't say that I've ever had a bad slice. They are an institution to this neighborhood, and it shows on the many reviews here and the many times people will default to ordering here when they want pizza in Rogers Park.
(4)Karen T.
I am so glad to have jb Alberto's in the neighborhood. they're exactly what I want when I'm craving some cheap pizza. they have delicious appetizers... I love the jalapeño poppers and of course the mozz sticks. and I'm a fan of their deep dish cheese pizza. I always get by the slice when I go in (where they have a couple options pre made), but I also love getting a whole pizza for delivery for nights that my roommate and I stay in and watch movies. they're a good staple, and while I wouldn't recommend going out of our way to eat here, if you're in the neighborhood, you should give them a shot.
(4)Josh B.
This is my go to Pizza place. The prices are solid, the delivery quick, and the quality of the food really great. The pizza, deep and thick, is always flavorful and never greasy. The non-pizza food is always really good, the pastas offer such large servings that you've easily got lunch for the next day, and there is just enough home cooking feel that this place is a great way to relax after a long day. What's more, they offer slices for carry out with little to no wait. They even give you a free RC with every large pizza you buy! JB's really can't be beat.
(5)Torque C.
Great pizza. Special orders don't upset them. Special pizzas and toppings or combos don't seem to phase these guys. Other food there is great too. Prices are okay.
(4)Dennis P.
Best in Rogers Park, hands down! Don't be a nerd! Best thin, and best deep dish. I live in California now, and have ordered this shit twice already, overnight shipping to Los Angeles. Straight up! They specialize in real, Chicago pizza. Don't listen to the """""yuppy""""", Loyola students. These are people who come to Chicago from other country's, states, and suburbs. They're overjoyed to live in America or in the big city for the first time in their lives. They come thinking they run the fucking neigborhood, walking with their noses turned up at the natives, trying to get themselves murdered. Like the pizza where they're originally from just puts legendary, Chicago pizza to shame. Chicago pizza places like this, particular one are legendary in the pizza game. This pizza place is a staple of Rogers Park, for decades! Don't fuckin front!
(5)Susan D.
Fantastic! I knew that Yelp would not let me down - so I finally decided to order from JB Alberto's. I was really craving a great thin crust pizza and some pasta, and boy did they ever deliver! Both literally and figuratively. For just under $20 -- I got enough food to last for days and days. In fact, I'll probably wind up freezing some of it. I have to say that after 5 days of hospital food -- I was really looking forward to this more than words can say. I ordered online - a small pizza and the daily special pasta - mostaccioli. In around half an hour, a cheerful delivery guy appeared at my door with fresh, hot food -- and a surprise free litre of soda. What is better than that on a cold Chicago evening? Just doesn't get any better than that! Living in the L.A. area, I got so I rarely ate the stuff any more. Whether it's deep dish or thin crust -- this town just cannot be beat when it comes to pizza of any kind! So blessed to be back in Chicago -- where I can finally get some decent pizza! Hallelujah!
(5)Leopold S.
Fantastic. Some of the best Pizza in Chicago. Affordable. I'm always greeted with kindness and respect. And they send me a liter of RC cola every time I place an order online. (I don't know if that's a thing they do, or if they just like me... I like to think the later.) Awesome!
(5)Ciel D.
We ordered "the giant" pizza for a party and it was very sub-par. The crust had a sort of weird flavor and despite being thin crust wasn't crispy at all. The whole pizza tasted freezer-burned, which is really gross to even think about in a delivery pizza. Considering my previous bad experience and this underwhelming experience I won't order from them again.
(2)Ahtian N.
I have had fabulous experiences over the years with JB's, but my last experience was terrible. I ordered a pizza online. Half barbeque chicken with pineapple and the other half sausage, bell pepper and onion. The pizza did arrive early, but the green pepper n onion were so juicy, i wondered if they were frozen! Also the chicken was very dried out and tough. There was way too much pineapple. Last the pizza squares were cut huge! Me and my male cousin had to use two hands to hold the slices. It was an 18 inch pizza.
(2)Trover W.
Fantastic. Great service, great hours, super-friendly staff, and prices aren't bad. I've yet to order something that wasn't delicious. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Tony S.
The four stars are for the pizza not the other items. 09-24-12-I placed an order for an Italian beef sandwich with peppers and onion rings were my side item. The onion rings were okay but Leona's are better. The total was $8.31 after taxes. J.B. Albertos gives you lots of meat and the price is reasonable. They did forget my peppers but I was still charged for them. The meat did not have enough flavor and it tasted very bland. It was dipped in the juices but the flavor was still the same. The peppers could have helped with the taste. I did mention the price was reasonable but I was disappointed in JB's a la carte pricing. It costs $0.30 for peppers, $0.50 for onions, $1.00 for cheese, and $0.75 for bacon. You would think peppers would be included with an Italian beef sandwich. Here are some more items I tried within the last four months. I keep notes of the food I try because reviews are useful if people are partial and unbiased. Load Fries-It costs $3.50 plus taxes. The fries include cheese, bacon, and sour cream on the side. The fries were okay but the cheese reminded me of the cheese high schools served with nachos. Lol. You could taste it wasn't a good quality cheese and JB was stingy with the bacon. It's probably perfect for college students. Cheeseburger Deluxe-The cheeseburger with fries was good for the price. It costs $4.95 plus tax. My only complaint with JB is that they tell you 30 minutes for every order. Of course, it doesn't take 30 minutes. Rib tips-JB always give you lots of food but the rib tips were not good at all. You could tell the meat wasn't good quality. The sauce did not help because the meat wasn't good. I do not recommend the rib tips but everyone's palate is different. Pizza-I have J.B. Albertos pizza all the time. Their pizza is very good for the price and they give you a lot of pizza. I have only tried sausage, peperoni, and deluxe pizzas. The cheese and sauce is very good. And a one liter pop is included. A card is included with the pizza and if you collect 20 of them then you get a free 14 inch one topping pizza. Coupon-If you shop at Dominicks then keep your receipt because sometimes it has $2 off of $15 or more on the back. I will post a picture of the receipt when I get one. JB will ask for the coupon because the coupon code number is always 15. One time the guy would not give me the discount until I presented him with the receipt.
(4)Breon R.
Big portions of yummy food for cheap prices! Nothing else needs to be said.
(4)Jenna L.
Great! Best Pizza I've had in the rogers park area.
(5)Capt'n Z.
First off, the Loyola kids complaining about free food makes me want to smack kids complaining about free food. Watch out Loyola smurf-heads, I'm making a list and I don't check twice. Complain again and I will come down your chimney and smack a ho ho ho. I live down the street. I work around the corner. I love the pizza. I love the Italian beef. I love the ladies behind the counter. This place is un-smurf-withable. Some times off the mark, but mostly way above average. JB's is my go to. Pride of the neighborhood. They will treat you like gold and feed you late night ambrosia (just don't ever park in the parking lot).
(4)K G.
When placing my order for the 3 lb rib tips I added the note "Meaty, WATCH BONES." Unfortunately that is EXACTLY AND ALL that I received. I do not understand WHY I have to fight with an establishment in an effort to receive what I've asked for when there's an ENORMOUS MARK UP for the cost of having food prepared for you and delivered to you. This is not the first time I've received a plate that was WAY UNDER PAR. I am upset that JB Alberto's FAILS TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO BE CONSISTENT. Other restaurants are stepping it up. Your arena is FILLED with other options. Maybe the day is coming very soon where I will NO LONGER DEAL WITH THIS AGGRAVATION.
(1)Minnie Me M.
JB Alberto!! I am going to name my next dog after you. I come here now to get my fix, so much better than giordanos and that's saying a lot, (named one of my dogs after that place, I have a pizza addiction! ) Anyways, Alberto is a gem!! Best pizza in Rogers park!
(5)Hula B.
i like their slices and their burgers, but really nothing else. i have not liked their made to order pizza the last several times for some reason, and we used to love it. i still like stopping in for a slice and i've discovered their burgers are really really good. unfortunately, i have't really liked anything else there. I've never eaten in their dining room, i think they have one, although i'm not really sure. we always just grab it to go or have it delivered. i do wish they were open for lunch, we are in dire need of some lunch places. i love grill inn and noon hour, but definitely wouldn't mind Jb's being added to my lunch rotation.
(3)Nicole H.
I found this place through a co-worker. I bought a slice of thin crust sausage and a slice of deep dish cheese. I usually like my pizza pretty saucy but they were good and so being fat and greedy, I returned the next day and bought more. I also tried the rib tips which came with steak cut fries. They were okay. They also sell burgers, salads, fish, chicken and other items. The place is small but there a few chairs in the waiting area. Staff was nice enough and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Keith W.
The only add on I asked for was bread sticks. It took 30 min for breadsticks. I didn't ask of an apology but that's all they gave.. I've been going here for 6 years, maybe they have lost control I don't know, but there was no control tonight!
(1)Rob T.
For any other pizza besides the thin (deep dish, stuffed, etc.), 1 star. Not very good...too doughy. But the thin is 5 stars and our favorite. We get the "Giant" size, which is almost 29", and go to town. Generous, tasty pizza sauce, healthy amount of cheese, generous flavorful sausage...it's all good. Plus you collect 20 coupons to get a free pizza. What's not to like?
(4)Luis G.
This pizza is THE BEST in Chicago. Thin crust pizza is the best of the pizzas, the crust is the perfect amount of crunchiness, but make it a J.B. Alberto's Deluxe, that's the best way to go. I've tried the seafood, it's decent, the shrimp is breaded a little too much, I don't like it that much, the calamari is good but sometimes hard. Other than that I would say the rest of the menu items are great.
(5)Tiffany B.
As a Loyola student, this will be the free pizza you will always get whenever an event announces "FREE PIZZA." That said, I have never paid for this pizza. I have never dealt with the service. I can only comment on the food itself. The pizza is average at best. It's never wowed me.
(3)Ethan H.
This pizza is delicious. I remember a time, years ago, before I ever had pizza- many, many years ago. I don't remember it very well actually. But, without knowing what good pizza (or pizza of any quality) tasted like, I had an idea of what I thought pizza would taste like. And it was delicious. Well, my original uninformed idea was wrong (I was probably like 3 years old) but JB Alberto's blows it out of the water anyway. I go far out of my way to get a slice of JBizza. You should too.
(5)Olivia N.
Rating J.B. Alberto's on this fine Chicago morning is both an honor and a pleasure. Okay, not really, but I said I was going to 'yelp the hell' out of J.B.A. and Philly girls don't lie. Last night I was ummmmmm, munching, and with two lads under my rooftop, I knew two things: 1, I wasn't cooking; and 2, dinner needed to get to arrive quickly and be delicious. In the category of 'most well-rounded restaurant with delivery service' in our area, they win. I've had better pizza (Connie's hands down) but I love their food, all of it and with all my heart. This 5-star rating comes because of the awesome customer SERVICE JBA has constantly provided me, the consumer. As buyers, we have the choice of going anywhere we want to eat. It's Rogers Park - we have both a plethora of spots to hit while never knowing what to eat at the same damn time. But even the girls are friendly! Okay, so last night, John (I believe.....as previously implied, I was kiting) was SO on point, so wonderfully human with just the right amount of convo and business, so knowledgeable about his place of employment that I had to let the fucking world know. I'm big on service. I am not snotty or high-strung with it. For the most part, I am understanding. But when something is so stellar, especially when it doesn't have to be, I become a fan. So, not only is the food good (and really, their shrimp dinner is perfection) but everyone seems to have a great disposition. Even the driver was nice and prompt. I even like that the delivery charge is already included. I am not good at making decisions, and have had many a scratched head over what kind of tip to leave folks. Don't judge me, I'll never be a waitress. AND, I got a Free Pizza coupon. Thanks guys!!!
(5)Frank D.
The Good: Consistently good food and a large menu. The Bad: Soggy crust pizza. You have to ask that they put tin foil under the pizza, if not it sticks to the cardboard box. The Ugly: Want a slice of raw onion on your burger? That will be $.50 extra! That's right, onion is an extra cost option.
(3)Nick P.
Best pizza I've had In Chicago. Delivery didn't take too long. Reasonably priced. They have late hours. I would highly recommend these folks to anyone looking for a good slice.
(5)Andrew A.
Best pizza on the far north side of the city. Walk in for a slice of deep dish or order a double decker or stuffed pizza. My only wish is that they had dine in seating.
(5)Rachel W.
I got the deep dish pepperoni pizza. I really liked the flavor but it is not as thick as other deep dish pizzas. The prices are great and you can't beat the location, it's right off the Morse stop on the red line. There is nowhere to sit so it's carry out only.
(4)Reggie P.
As a former Loyola student, it wasn't uncommon to see an order of JP Alberto's at student organization meetings and any advertised 'free food' events on campus, so I probably shouldn't complain about JB Albertos considering nearly 70% of the time, I ate their food for free while contributing to my poor health habits in college. The pizza is average at best, its decent thin crust (the giant) pizza, and much better deep dish can be bought at Giordanos and Carmen's (which was still around during my LUC days).
(2)Jen L.
I grew up on this pizza! The stuffed deep dish pizza is the way to go. When I think of Chicago Pizza I think of JB's in Roger's Park. I recommend ordering the largest stuffed deep dish pizza you can possible get, even if you are only going to eat one slice (which is pretty much a
(5)Katharine T.
Best Deep Dish I have had in Chicago. Good crusty bottom on the crust, filled with wonderful cheese. Have a large selection of toppings, loved their pineapple and pepperoni. They are cheap and friendly, you get a bottle or RC with every pizza. This place is way better in terms of price compared to nearby Leona's (RIP OFF) and Giordano's. I have not tried their stuffed so I cannot compare Giordano's and JB's on that count, but judging by how good their Deep Dish is, their Stuffed is probably pretty awesome too. However, I would not recommend their thin crust. The crust is chewy and soft, not crispy. It is almost rubbery, a chore to bite through. Not at all what I look for in a thin crust, I'd rather have a Giordano's thin, but again, JB's is way cheaper. The thin of course did not taste bad but the wrong crust ruins a pizza. The Deep Dish crust knows whats up.
(4)joel l.
I ordered the 5lb. rib tips for my Super Bowl party..........Fast delivery....the driver Frank was polite with the Heavy order!....& the ribs....DELISH! Gotta try here MORE OFTEN!!
(5)Zach G.
Best pizza in Rogers park.
(5)Paul S.
I have been a steady customer for 8 years and probably average a minimum monthly or twice a month orders. I am having trouble giving a higher rating because I am comparing them to how they were when we first started with them. I boycotted them for several months after one of their managers decided it was appropriate to call my house at 10:30pm on a Sunday night to let me know that their website gave me credit for too many coupons and he was going to charge me back for one of them. To call a regular customer at that time of night over a $2 mistake that your web portal made was over the line for me. Plus he was a rude jerk about it to boot so I needed some space. Fortunately for them, my wife craves their eggplant and torpedo bread so household harmony won over my principles. The online ordering tool is great and the food comes pretty quickly for the most part. I can't seem to get them to read their online orders very well though. A few weeks back, I ordered two eggplant parm dinners one with meat sauce and without. The web makes this so clear but they still sent me both with marinara only. why give choices if you are not going to grant them? More importantly is the notion of "extra" sauce which no matter how many times I check the box and write it under the comments fails to appear. The eggplant parm with spaghetti always comes too dry (I don't want to see the white of the pasta - ever). I've had to add my own sauce on occasion which kind of defeats the purpose. I think they have changed chefs over the years as the sauce is different. It is still good but it used to have chunks of garlic in it and once in awhile, they would add green pepper to the recipe ; much more robust and flavorful versus today. The value for the dollar however can't be beat and the quality is still there so I won't be changing anytime soon and do recommend it to others. I do wish they would get back to their original recipes and read their online orders better though.
(3)Cassidy P.
Oddly, when I searched for J.B. Alberto's, nothing came up on Yelp, but I found it through yelp talk (ahem, Yelp.com , are you listening? filter not working!). I tried to order online using a coupon for free delivery that was placed at my door, but it didn't work. I called them and placed the order that way instead (and, yes, the guy was kind of gruff on the phone), but they showed up with free soda, which was an unexpected plus. Overall, seems like a decent place.
(3)Zach B.
Best pizza ever! I'm a huge pizza fan, I could live off it for the rest of my life so I know what good pizza taste like, and this is it. They're open late and since relocating from Rogers Park to where I am now and they STILL deliver to me, I'm a fan for life. Highly recommend JB's.
(5)Stephanie C.
Love this neighborhood pizza place!! Best hot wings I've ever had! Always great service.
(5)Taylor G.
Great pizza, great price. JB Alberto's is the perfect place for a go-to pizza when you just don't feel like cooking.
(5)Bri A.
I had this pizza for the first time at a friend's party recently. He ordered two GIANT, thin crust pizzas (cheese and spinach and mushroom). Both were good but the spinach and mushroom was my favorite! The sauce had a good flavor and I liked the tomato slices on the pizza. I am craving it now! I live in Wrigleyville which is probably too far for them to deliver though. :(
(4)lauren s.
Just had the Mac and cheese pizza... Delish! Sounds strange, but reminds me of my "white trash" upbringing! Yee Haw!
(4)Erin B.
Normally I'm not a picky pizza eater, so I was surprised that I was disappointed with this pizza. I was super hungry, which means I should have enjoyed it even more, but was not all that satisfied. The pictures on the website looked good and so did the pizza when it arrived. I ordered a deluxe veggie pan pizza. The first thing I noticed was that there wasn't that much cheese on the pizza, when I grabbed a slice the little cheese on it completely slid off. The first bite was enough to determine that the pizza lacked flavor. The dough and sauce were extremely bland, really boring. It's also not to my taste to have slices of fresh tomatoes on my pizza. To sum it up, it tasted like a "healthy" pizza even though it wasn't, albeit veggie.
(3)Eliana A.
I dont live anywhere near here, but I used to work at the target on Howard, and a friend of mine introduced me to this place because he lived on the very next block. I try as many new Chicago restaurants as i can, and this one ranks near the top for pizza. Unfortunately, I can only speak on the slices that i constantly get.
(4)Vixter G.
I love this place. Their pizza by the slice are delish. They have great thin crust pizza, their double cheeseburger is fantastic and for a great price! Also their ribs... They have great deal!
(4)Allison B.
I love this place. Seriously. We tried it because it's near our apartment and no other pizza compares anymore. Plus if you order a large pizza you get a free RC! Woohoo! It's just delicious, need I say more? Hint: if you order for delivery it takes at least an hour, so just plan for that. But it's worth the wait.
(5)Derek G.
Pizza was always really good. We are creatures of habit and would get thin crust with ham and onions. Never came burnt, crust was always consistent and cheese and toppings were great. Delivery was always within the hour or so, sometimes faster. We tried several pizza places in Rogers Park and this was our go-to for great pizza.
(4)Katrina R.
Okay, let me be upfront: this is an *easy* five stars if we are talking pizza in Rogers Park. This is definitely a 4 star place if we are talking Chicago deep dish in the entire city. That said, this pizza is tasty. JB's does not skimp on cheese, has fast delivery, and is my go-to pizza place while I'm in school. How could it not be?! Everyone (really, I mean everyone) loves this pizza, it delivers to my apartment, it comes with free cola, and if you save up enough of this little coupon that comes with your pizza... you get more free pizza!!!1!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never had the thin crust, the deep dish is so good that I can't stop myself. Also, pretty good reheated. That's a hard feat to accomplish.
(5)Jeff B.
Not your older brother's JB Alberto's... I did my undergrad work at Loyola, so I was intimately familiar with the JB Alberto's "Giant" pizza. It was a very large cheap pizza that frequently did bad things to me and my digestive system. Fast forward eleven years later, and I'm back in Roger's Park. Carmen's has closed (RIP), and I'm searching for a respectable alternative for Giordano's, which, while delicious, is starting to wear on my bank account. I happened across a neighborhood coupon for JBA, and had my attention caught by their prices, so I thought to give them one final try. Ordered a stuffed pepperoni for two, and was pleasantly surprised when it cost just north of half the same offering at Giordano's. Turns out, it was pretty wonderful. And it came with a free liter of pop. Well played, JB Alberto's... I don't know if they changed their recipe, or if their stuffed pizza was always superior to their Giant, or if my stomach is just more forgiving these days - but regardless, this was a good pizza at a very reasonable price. I still think that Giordano's ultimately makes a better pizza, but for the value, JB Alberto's is pretty outstanding.
(3)Rene S.
This is the third time we have ordered carryout from them and every time was great! Today we ordered a thin crust and a deep dish. Both were hot, had plenty of toppings and cheese, and they gave us a free 1 liter RC Cola just because. I switch between JB Albertos and Leona's because they are both so good. However, JB Alberto's is less expensive and they send out TONS of coupons so I always get a discount. Love this place!
(5)April W.
USed to love this place and still love the pizza, but after dealing with the ignorant Beeyotch who answers the phones I switched to online ordering. Now the last three times have gotten COLD pizza delivered wellll after the delivery time and twice now the wrong order. Am now sitting here with a cold cheese pizza and some disgusting mozzarella sticks that they sent sitting in a container of grease with no marinara sauce. Unfortunately it looks like I will be ordering from one of the hundred other pizza places in my neighborhood. Hey JB's get rid of the asshole phone girl. going on 30 minutes that they told me my marinara sauce would be right here.....
(1)Ania T.
My sis (she knows what's good) told me to try JB's so one night I grubhubbed it. I had the grilled chicken sandwich, WOW! they put a giant piece of chicken breast on an awesome bun, with lettuce tomatos and mayo... And the fries! So so good (use the extra mayo packet for the fries, I promise it works) I'll be trying the pizza next time. For now, I'm in love with the sandwich!
(5)Angel L.
Ordered delivery from here more than once --- I very vividly remember one time on a Friday night and being told it would be 90 minute wait for delivery! YIPES! I'm vegan, and I'm very glad I can order a thin crust pizza with veggies and no cheese, however I do wish they would season it! I always end up having to break into my spice cabinet to add some flavor to it. It's great however that I can get my sugary soda fix on with the free liter of RC that comes with the pizza. :) I DESPISE the fries they offer as I wish they were crispy, salty, skinny fries as oppose to the thick flavorless steak style fries they serve. My boyfriend ordered a regular supreme thin crust with cheese, and like my findings, said it was okay, but he's had better. I know it's a neighborhood favorite, but I only order from here when desperately craving a pizza, and I don't feel like making it at home.
(3)Marissa G.
2.5 I hate to give a locally run pizza place such a low rating. I guess I just really wanted to like the food better than I did, especially since it's a Roger's Park institution. But alas, the stuffed pizza I ordered for delivery underwhelmed. I ordered at 10 inch stuffed deluxe with sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and onion. Its sauce had no bite and the crust was bland, but the toppings were plentiful. The chicken wings sauce was spicy enough, but the butter and hot sauce started to separate which was not too appetizing. The salad I ordered was standard. The order came with a free liter of RC Cola and totalled $30, not including tip. So, on a crappy Chicago Sunday afternoon, when you are jonesin' for good pizza and a night on the couch, and you are going to dish out $30 for that experience, the pizza's gotta deliver in a big way so that you don't feel so guilty for that one last hurrah of the weekend before going back on your diet on Monday, right? Sad to say, JB's did not hit the spot. So -- I'm back to Gulliver's for my fix of deep dish, and if I want thin crust I'll pick up from Gino's North.
(2)Josh W.
The first time I visited Chicago last August, we heard about this place from a lady who was working one of the stations on the Red Line CTA. Being new in town and bored we took the Red to the Morse stop and gave it a try. The first time I went I actually didn't even try the pizza. I ordered an Italian Beef, and appetizer platter, and spaghetti (I was tired and didn't want to leave the hotel for awhile.) The Italian Beef was perfect, the appetizer platter had everything you wanted including fried mac & cheese, and the pesto spaghetti was very good. Two days later I decided to try it again, only this time sampling a slice of sausage thing crust. It was the best slice of pizza I have ever had. Floppy and greasy just like I like it. When I was in Chicago last April I had to try it again, even though it was an hour trainride from my hotel. When I'm there again this August, I will once again make another stop. Only complaints which don't affect my rating, are they are kind of slow. I would advise ordering ahead. Secondly, despite being a large place there is no sitdown. The first night I hate there, there was actually a couple of people eating a pizza on top of the trash can upfront. Lastly, the last time I was there, after placing my order I decided to go back in and tell them to add an Italian Beef to the order. However I discovered once I was on the train that it wasn't there. I only assume there was a confusion and they were packing it up as a seperate order. I was more sad than angry. This place is now my Chicago tradition and writing this review has my stomach craving a slice of the sausage pizza.
(5)E T.
French Fries are amazing! Sadly I've ordered delivery three times from them and every time they have messed up or forgotten items from my order.
(2)Glenn L.
Very disappointed in the attitude of this place and food. I have ordered from them about half dozen times and half the time things came late, underdone or sloppy. But I liked the food enough to keep ordering until today. I ordered a Pizza last night a JB's Special, the driver called me from someone else apt. barely able to speak english but nice, still could not find my apt. 20 minutes later. I had to stand outside and flag him down, then I get inside and the pizza was cold, and not very good at all slopped together and bland with too much tomato sauce and not enough anything else. So I was thinking I will let it go and just order again. But then I decided no not again $20 after tip is too much, So I called today to see what the manager would say after relating the story to him of how things went, he had a huge attitude, and argued with me, saying the driver was back ontime and why did I not call right away last night, basically just denying there is a problem with JB' Alberto's which there is after batting .500 thats not acceptable for me. Well after more arguing he gives me the old the best I can do is give you $5 off your next order. Total BS I'm done. No more there about a million better Pizza joints In RP alone. Then on of that I make comment on Facebook page and instead of addressing the issue they just delete it. Good Bye JB's you won't be around much longer with crap food half the time and managers with a bad attitude to boot. CYA.
(1)Haley W.
LOVE J.B Albertos!!! Whenever my roommate and I are out and about, we call ahead and order pizza from here to pick up when we get off at the Morse stop to head home. Wise idea to order ahead of time, then the order is there when you stop in. I've only ever had their pizza here, but my goodness it is totally delicious. Might I suggest pepperoni and onions on your pizza? Frikin' amazing stuff guys. Seriously. PLUS, you get a free R.C. Cola (or liter of your choice, they even have Hawaiian Punch for the kid in us) with a pizza order. Not too shabby. It makes me never want to move out of Rogers Park. That good.
(4)Melina D.
My beautiful boyfriend loves their pizza. It's nice that they give free RC cola when you order a pizza. Jb's is cheap and it's a real godsend when you're stumbling home from the glenwood, desperate for something to soak up all the shots you just took.
(5)April T.
Great pizza. waiting area is small and COLD but the pizza was hot and fresh. Make sure if you are picking up on a Friday or Saturday to come at the time they say NOT early because it will not be ready. loyal customer for 10 years+
(4)David F.
The wings are plain awesome, perfect spicy/tangy sause and not breaded plus priced very fair, I also live about 25 minutes from location and they still deliver without a problem, great service.
(4)Lizz M.
Oh man, the thing I miss most about living in Rogers Park is probably ordering from JB's on a given night. Their thin crust deluxe hits the spot. I've had their deep dish before, too, but go for the thin mmm. They're also cool about substituting a Diet Rite for the free RC that they give out. They've mistakenly given me a bigger pizza but for the smaller pizza price, which is always a welcomed mistake :)
(5)Barry S.
Awesome food, Great Prices... What more do you people want?
(4)Stephan A.
I just moved to Chicago and frequently visit jb Alberto's. the Italian beef is good and the thin pizza slices are great. This place does not have tables so if your looking for a sit and eat place your better off eating somewhere else. Otherwise hit this place up if you wanna pick up some good food at a reasonable price.
(4)Scott P.
I've enjoyed JBs longer than I care to recall. They've been in the neighborhood longer than I have and probably introduced me to deep dish, thick crust and other Chicago-style pizzas. They deliver fast, are reasonably priced and always serve up a quality pie! My tips: Pass on the free RC Cola (Who drinks that stuff?) and try the thin crust with fresh garlic and black olives. Trust me.
(4)Holly F.
They get 5 stars for one reason and one reason only... DOUBLE DECKER PIZZA!!! with pepperoni, of course. Never did I believe such a thing could be accomplished with such shining results, but I was oh, so wrong. When I'm having a bad day and I want to see some shady characters, I head right over to J B Alberto's for some artery-hardening love. When I get that pie home and couple it with whatever beer I fancy at the moment... ooohhh... eating my feelings has never felt so good...
(5)Heather T.
Everything about this place is amazing. Try some of their other menu items besides the pizza too. It's also the best late night by the slice place!
(5)Michael B.
Great pizza. Great location for Edgewater/Rogers Park people. Great prices. It's definitely meant to be a chill place (and there is no seating) that will deliver a great product. I definitely recommend the pan pizza--it has a bit more flavor than the thin crust but they are both great. Over all a solid pizza take out place.
(4)Rahman U.
You ever have something that you know is no good for you but you keep doing it anyway? Maybe it's a crazy ex you keep seeing, maybe it's a crappy reality show, whatever it may be, you keep going back for some reason. J B Alberto's isn't health food by any means, but boy is it good. The pasta portions are huge and sandwiches are great; love the thick cut fries. But let's be honest, this is a pizza joint and they definitely got it right. Cheesy slices of thin, pan and stuffed pizza do not disappoint so don't even bother going to Carmen's. It's against my better judgement coming here, but I'll pay for it in the gym later.
(4)David R.
JB Alberto's, you broke my heart. I have such fond memories of your greasy thin-crust monster pizzas. They really hit the spot after a long night of drinking with the gang at my old apartment on Lunt. Sometimes we could even cajole our dopey friend to run, literally, the three blocks to your shop and pick up the pizza so that we wouldn't have to pay for delivery. But now you seem to have changed your pizza recipe. I didn't order your food for four years, but now it feels like a lifetime ago. The thin crust is thicker and breadier, with more cheese but no grease! Where are the delightful pools of oil atop your delicious pies? And even worse--it's bland now! There's hardly any flavor to the pizza. And what is up with not opening until 3pm on Sundays? I wanted your pizza during the Wimbledon final the other day. And how on earth do you justify this during football season? You must be rolling in money to be able to throw away that kind of revenue. Please have a talk with your phone order-taker. I spent three minutes last night arguing with her about why you needed to send your delivery driver back to my apartment to pick up the "Free Delivery" coupon. Never mind the literary irony; what were your business reasons? I thought that my argument was sound--that you send out thousands of these coupons monthly and it could hardly be worth your time and money to come back and claim one that I, the customer, had forgotten to give you. I was happy to give it to him, but it didn't make any damn sense to me. Have you ever heard of business logic? Alas, I fear that this encounter may have merited me a loogie in my next order, so I probably won't bother. Thanks for the memories, JBA. You get an A+ for the 2001-03 golden years, but a D for the crappy pizza and service of yesterday.
(2)Ella M.
Best Pizza in the area. I prefer JB's pizza over Giordano's, Gino's, Pizza Hut...you name it, JB's beats it. They use really fresh ingredients, and their thin crust is DELECTIBLE!!! I wasn't particularly thrilled with their deep dish, but it's not fair for me to judge since I really don't like deep dish anyway. I'm taking away a star because I tried their spaghetti & cheese ravioli combo with a side of garlic bread... I was far from impressed. Barilla and Ragu would have tasted less bland, and the garlic bread was soggy with butter rather than toasty and garlic-y. Their buffalo wings aren't anything to scream about, either. However, one must remember they are JB Alberto's PIZZA. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)Jason L.
I'm a big fan of JB's hot wings, they are superb and also pretty cheap. Pie is good, but nothing to write home about. Service is reasonably quick given Chicago standards and they're located fairly centrally, plus close to the Red Line for easy pick up if you wanna save a couple bucks off of delivery charges.
(4)Barbara S.
XXX thin crust pizza blew my mind. low carb delivery pizza? my life is good again.
(5)Meesa M.
We discovered JB Alberto's at the Glenwood Arts Festival this past year. The owner was working the stand and we were impressed by the pizza as well as his incredible friendliness and service. Ever since then, we have become loyal fans of JB Alberto's. The deep dish is delicious and the prices are great. My only problem with JB Alberto's is the service I receive every single time I call to order pizza for delivery. The female answering the phone always seems to be in a hurry and speaks as if my order is burdening her from something more important. This constantly surprises me as everyone else at JB Alberto's seem so helpful, including the delivery guys. Aside from the terrible service I receive from the person in charge of the telephone, JB Alberto's has great pizza!
(4)Bill Morton ..
I enjoy a J.B. Albertos "deluxe style" pizza at least once a week. Although we usually choose to have our orders delivered (which works out fine), I also often walk down Sheridan Rd. to Morse and order a slice of sausage deep pan pizza. A little history about J.B. Albertos: It was once two pizza places, J.B.'s and Alberto's, until one bought out the other.
(5)Beth G.
This is my neighborhood pizza place. I love their pizza. It has been and probably will be, what pizza is supposed to taste like to me. I moved to Rogers Park in '93 and have yet to become disillusioned. I also have a sad little addiction to their fried perch dinner. It's good. Damn good. Only twice have I had my order get messed up. Once, I got the fried shrimp instead of perch, the order taker had simply misheard, and it was re-placed with no problem at all. The other time I went in and got slices and ended up with the cheese instead of sausage. But over the course of 16 years, I can live with that.
(5)Jen L.
This place is a block away from my building. Been there a few times. Honestly, it's not terrible --- I have been there a few times after all --- but I never crave it. There are so many better take out places in the area. Opt for some Asian food instead; you'll have much better luck in Roger's Park with that.
(3)C J.
Food is great. Pizza by the slice (thin and pan) both are really good. Prices are fair and with any dinner you get a good amount of food. service is good. the girls up front are all really nice.
(5)Lloyd T.
no stars. jb's has once again for the fourth time in a row fucked up my order. i am so not happy and giving away soda doesn't make up for not giving me what i asked for
(1)Ann Y.
Considering there are no good pizza delivery places in Rogers Park, I was plesantly surprised by JB Alberto's. I had a stuffed veggie pizza and it was really tasty with very fresh veggies. Was it the best pizza ever- no, but I enjoyed it and would order again.
(3)Gil N.
What's the name of that pizza..? Ah yes, the GIANT. A couple of Giant's, some booze, and some good company. You can't beat that with a stick. Which, incidentally, wouldn't be a bad thing to have with you if you're going to pick up a slice from Alberto's. However, for fast delivery and good prices, you won't go wrong ordering from here. The food's good, reasonably priced, and over the years I haven't heard anything but good things about JB's. Well there was this one story...but it's never been proven. That being said, when we need to feed a lot of people on the fly, this is who we call.
(4)Julie G.
JB Albertos, I liked you before, but I now officially love you since you've come out with a whole wheat version of your super extra thin crust pizza. My neighbors and I ordered your "giant" pie the other night with this option and we could not stop commenting on how delicious it was. And I didn't even feel sick or have Cement Stomach the next day even though there were only five of us and we ate the whole damn thing. And I think it's freaking awesome that you always deliver a free liter of RC cola with a pizza order because even though I don't really drink soda, everyone knows that RC is far superior to Pepsi or Coke but that they just don't have as big of an advertising budget.
(5)James F.
best pizza in Rogers Park
(5)Michael O.
I give a rare 5 stars for three main reasons. The variety of food, the price, and the quality. It's not something fancy, but it's damn good pizza. They also have pastas, sandwiches, fried chicken, a food for every mood! The food is filling and tasty, though again, not something for a magazine cover. The cost is reasonable, cheaper than some of the competition. The deliver until very late, and no minimum order, though there is a delivery charge. They also deliver "the largest delivered pizza" in Chicago, a mammoth pie great for parties!
(5)Alex S.
I grew up on J B's pizza. It was at every birthday and graduation party I ever went to as a kid, including mine. I grew up and moved to a different hood, tried different places so it's no longer my absolute favorite. Although it gives me the shits most of the time I still find myself going back every now and then because it's a familiar and satisfying taste. Plus my parents still live in Rogers Park. The sausage thin crust tastes the best but it's greasy as hell! You might want to dab it a couple of times with a napkin. Have it with a side of fries, sprinkle some oregano, parmesan and garlic powder on top and BAM you got yourself some tasty ass pizza!
(5)Julietta t.
I give Alberto's o stars , pizza is way too greasy . Their menu is like a billion calories each . It was fine when I was twelve but now i am more health conscious.Leona's best b far,or if you want less expensive go to Carmen's but i don't recommend them either. The stuffed pizza I order was just not up to Edwardo's standards either.Edwardo's by far has the best stuffed pizza in the whole Chicago land. I know this because I have tasted them all.
(1)Rae R.
Don't bother ordering from the more expensive "well-known" pizza places in the area. This pizza is just as good, if not better. They definitely are a bit cheaper and (even more important) have more topping variety/options. I also love how melty the cheese is.
(5)Brad N.
Late night munchies? Just a damn good Chicago pie in a variety of styles? Rogers Park provides w/JB Alberto's. The toppings are all very fresh, the crust is traditional and tasty. I recommend the double decker pizza. A clever riff on the thin crust and a better bargain and eating experience than the deep dish. The phone staff is usually a little surly, but in a pretty humorous way. They're not in a good mood, but they don't take it out on you. The pizza is always hot and fresh.
(4)Ryan J.
Hmmm, let's see. Its a Tuesday night, nothing in the kitchen to eat, and not feeling like breaking the bank next door at Leona's or ordering from Giordano's. JB Alberto's to the rescue. While its not gourmet pizza, its that cheap pizza that is so greasy and bad for you that its good. Trust me its not Giordano's, but its not trying to be. You even get a liter of RC Cola with your order. All in all, I'd say for the money its a great Rogers Park Option! There's also a convenience store across the street that sells Tums for afterwards.
(4)Myer M.
ABSOLUTLY NOT WRTH THE MONEY AT ALL!!!!!! very bland pizza no flavour i would not recommend this place to anyone EVER !!!!
(1)Mandy C.
When I am craving pizza, J.B's is there to rescue and satisfy me. One slice of deep dish take out runs about $2.50 and fills my tummy. They are busy enough on most evenings that the pizza is fresh and hasn't been sitting under lamps for hours at a time (always a bummer when you are craving a slice of pizza). I love their deep dish pizza so much that I haven't been able to venture out to order a thin crust, so I don't know about that. So if you're in the neighborhood (maybe after seeing a show at the Redline Tap) definitely stop in and grab a slice. They also have many other things on their menu, but it is made to order. So, if you decide to go that route be prepared to wait a little bit.
(4)Avery S.
I find myself fascinated with the double decker pizza here. It almost defies description. Is it 2 thin crust pizzas piled on top one another? Is it just alot of extra toppings? The name would suggest 2 crust layers but if so I can't really tell, and who cares anyways? All I know is that Pizza Hut can suck it. I'm completely happy with a large double decker featuring ground beef(or small meatballs in my opinion) and giardiniera(hot pepper mix). This pizza never lasts long in my fridge, my GF, who never eats leftovers, will eat this pizza for breakfast lunch and dinner if I leave her unsupervised.
(4)Seth C.
This place has great tasting pizza. I always get the JB Albertos deluxe thin crust, which is has mushroom, good quality mozzarella, and delicious sausage.
(4)JL S.
I decided to try JB Albertos after my brother's friend recommended it and passing it by on the NU shuttle quite a few times. We ordered our usual and a "regular" pizza to see check out and gauge the quality. It wins by a lot over Giordano's in Evanston. It had flavor and was good cold the next day. We also got two free liters of RC. Win!
(4)Elysia L.
OK, I've read the reviews and would like to clear up two things: 1. The neighborhood is perfectly fine. You won't get mugged on the way to pick up your pizza. 2. This is not health food. Why you would go to a pizza/burger joint looking for health food when Heartland is a stone's throw away is beyond me. That said, I love JB's. I like the pizza, I like the burgers, I like the onion rings, I love it all! I haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't yummy, filling, and delivered hot and fresh by a friendly driver. Definitely not the best in all of Chicagoland, but this is THE spot in Rogers Park for late-night grub.
(4)Matt W.
Next to that guy that handpumps his wheelchair up and down Devon Avenue this is the one thing that will always remind me of Rogers' Park and my humble beginnings. I don't know what that guy below is talking about when he says stick to the veggies - ball. der. dash. Get drunk, get a large pepperoni and pineapple pizza with or without garlic and you'll be getting happy real fast. It's true, this isn't the best pizza in the world, the state, the city or maybe even the block but JB Albertos has one thing no other pizza parlor on Earth has - my heart.
(4)Kim J.
Having just finished off the last bit of my JB's Special from this weekend, I can honestly say that JB's is one of my favorite pizza joints out there. I know everyone in Chicago likes deep dish, but I think stuffed pizza is where it's at, and JB's does it better than anyone else I've tried up here on the far north side. The cheese tastes fresh, the veggies are crisp, and there's just enough grease to satisfy you (but not so much that it seeps out of your pores!). Ready for a pizza in Edgewater/Rogers Park? Give JB's a call. You will be glad you did!
(5)San N.
Horrendous. We ordered a slice of the sausage and a slice of the cheese pizza. It was doughy, lukewarm and worse than a frozen pizza.
(1)Megan H.
I was tempted to give it 4 stars because the price (which I find to be a little steep) but couldn't. Fantastic pizza!!!!!
(5)Dean B.
No dine-in -- strictly delivery or pick-up... spend the money and have it delivered, the 'hood is BEAT, and you'll get towed from across the street in 3 minutes.
(4)Kathleen O.
It is the best place for the area, but overall not the best pizza in Chicago. It is fast and cheap and you get a free soda with your pizza!
(3)Stephenie S.
As good as chicago pizza gets!
(5)Tom H.
What can I say? This is my local delivery place. I order from them about once a month and have seldom been disappointed food-wise. (There's no eat-in at Alberto's, which is a shame) The attraction here is their deep-dish pizza, which is just right. I don't really care for their thin crust, which tends to be soggy and cardboard tasting. Their stuffed pizza is just mediocre. Delivery times are very good. They usually tell you it'll be an hour, but I've had my pizza in as little as 20 minutes. Paying by credit card is extremely inconvenient if you're not picking up. They process your card, and then insist that you give your credit card information to the delivery man when he shows up. No way I'll do that. One particularly disreputable diver could make a killing from identity theft, so it's not worth it. Pay cash.
(3)Todd A.
I've only ordered their pizza but I can tell you it's a damn fine pizza. Not the greatest in the world but, for a simple place they got it down well. We've tried the flat, double topping, pan, and stuffed there and all were pretty good. Again, nothing fancy or amazing but good when you want it fast and cheap.
(4)Carl H.
I'd like to amend my earlier review. They are just as good as anyone else. And the service is better. And I'm not just saying this because the owners have personally responded to my Yelp review or that I actually got that free 14in for turning in the menus. Though, seriously, those things are awesome.
(5)Richard G.
Great Pizza! I had the JB deluxe special double decker pizza. Double decker means they put another layer of Cheese, awesome! The delivery was fast and the price was reasonable. They are not stingy with the topping's, they put a good amount. This will be a new go too place when only a good pizza can satisfy my craving!
(4)Michelle A.
JB Alberto's has always been our tried and true standby for ordering pizza. I prefer their thin crust, while my husband likes their deep dish. I have also had their Italian beef and shrimp basket. Decent food, and the delivery service is usually good. I had an issue with a couple of their drivers last winter who didn't want to come to my door with the pizza (I had an infant at the time that I couldn't leave alone and didn't want to take 5 minutes to bundle her up), but it seems that issue has been resolved. Overall I've had good experiences with them.
(3)Summer G.
I have been eating at J B's for about 20 years and they are consistent. You get a great bang for your buck. I prefer the thin cheese pizza but everyone loves their deep dish. Is it the best Chicago pizza around? No, is it good Chicago pizza? Yes! Their delivery is always early, the pizza is always piping hot and you get a free liter of pop. Did I mention that the price is right? Its about 12 dollars for their 16" which is an extreme deal. Also the staff is super nice and helpful. This local pizza joint is a great option for your taste buds as well as your pocket.
(4)Lindsay O.
It all started when I first moved to Roger's Park a little over 2 years ago. I got a postcard in the mail from J. Alberto's welcoming me to the neighborhood with the offer of a free deep dish pizza. Like a drug dealer in the D.A.R.E handbook, they hooked you with a free offer and you just keep coming back for more. As for the the restaurant...J. Alberto's does not have seating, just a counter for take out. They do sell pizza by the slice so if you are looking for a quick bite to eat on the way to someplace else. Otherwise my I tend to get delivery. I have no complaints about the speed of service, and it seems to usually get there long before the quoted time. I haven't had a bad thing on the menu...and don't expect healthy food either. It's full of greasy goodness in the best way possible. From garlic cheese bread to chicken wings to deep dish to thin crust I'm consistently happy. I haven't tried any of the pasta options yet but will try and update my review once I do. If you are having a party and need a good way to feed a lot of people look no further than J. Albertos! Their "Giant Pizza" is truly gigantic and one pizza can comfortably feed a group of 8. It runs right around $20 too and is pretty good boot. So whether you are having a Super Bowl party or just have a serious case of the munchies look no further than J. Alberto's to fill your greasy food cravings.
(5)Victoria B.
JB Alberto's! You never let me down! This is a great, cheap pizza place with a surprising amount of other stuff on the menu too. The deep dish is on the bread-y side (as opposed to the cheesy side) but I like it that way, and they are by no means stingy with the toppings. We got a dinner salad here once, and it was OK--nothing to write home about. Also, you get a free liter of RC cola with your pizza! Perfecto!
(4)Matt S.
JB's is a neighborhood institution. You can never go wrong with a couple slices from here. The deliveries are always on time and the people that work there are friendly. I remember when I lived in Seattle there were nights that I wanted to cry because I couldn't get a couple JB's slices!
(4)Drew J.
Just like John Wilkes Booth, you guys snuck up behind me with your delicous food and blew my brains out. You have me on board with the wings and deep dish for now, but i'm sure to come around on the rest of your offerings as I get to feeling more squirrely. The only thing this place needs is more consitency on the order time. Delivery is usually spot on, but pick up can be a crap shoot. The free RC is also a large plus as it saves the hastle of having to stop at one of R.P.'s other fine businesses for beverages. Just an all around solid establishment.
(4)A. J.
Excellent pizza - thick or thin, this place has been consistently outstanding my whole life - even when I haven't lived in Roger's Park, or Chicago, I've gone out of my way to stop in. The prices have only risen a little over the years, too. I really appreciate that the spices are available for slices. Rogers Park is evolving, but be prepared for panhandlers later at night. Also, parking can be challenging, although I think you can park in the lot attached to the east of the building. One of the top 3 best pizza places in Chicago.
(5)Siobhan M. M.
I am actually sad to be writting this mediocre review for a business that we have been patronizing for 10 years now but the service we recieved last night made me decide to find a new pizza place. I called and placed my order for delivery, gave my credit card number and all and then was told that my pizza would be delivered in 1 1/2 hours! Uh...what? The last time we had ordered I was quoted 1 hour and 15 minutes which was up from their usual 1 hour estimate. But 1 1/2 hours for a pizza?! So, my friend and I and our little kids are waiting, and waiting, and waiting. 1 1/2 hours come and go and I call and ask to speak with the manager. I'm put right through. I start to tell him that I need to lodge a complaint and begin to explain the situation. He interrupts me and says: " I understand, I understand, I understand. But you're pizza's going to arrive, it's gonna be fresh and no problem." I could not believe my ears!! No problem?!?! I have hungry kids here and this is going on 1 hour and 45 minutes! I stated something to this effect and he told me to please call him when the driver arrived. Which, he did, 1 hour and 50 minutes after I placed my order. I called, asked to speak to the manager but after being on hold for 3 minutes, I decided it wasn't worth it as I was making the poor driver late for yet another delivery. The manager also said at one point: "I have like 100 customers and they're all calliing to tell me the same thing." Well, doesn't that tell you that you're doing something wrong?! What a rude idiot! I wish people realized how important customer service is because as a result of this encounter, they've lost a loyal customer.
(2)ann s.
The "giant" thin-crust pizza comes in a comically large box. If you drive a Mini or a Miata and you're picking up, it might not fit. Fortunately, it also happens to be quite tasty. JB Albertos is otherwise a bit of a guilty itch-scratcher for us. Now and then we pick up the nightly Italian specials, and it's always a ton of gloppy food for not much money (a calorically prudent person could easily make some of the dinners last three meals, and if you can't make them last two, you are officially an eating machine). Is it the best veal or eggplant parmigiana you're ever going to taste? Hardly. But sometimes it just hits the spot. Don't expect to eat there, unless you want to wolf your food over a ledge. The menu is also pretty big for a counter-service place. They've started carrying spinach lasagna as well. The flyer in our feedbag said they'd be opening early for Superbowl Sunday, if anyone needs to know that.
(3)Elizabeth F.
I rarely like thin crust pizza but Alberto's thin crust is really tasty.They use good quality cheese and fresh mushrooms. Also, they cut slices in a little squares so its easy to eat. When we went to pick up our order guy in JB offered free soda because we ordered pizza, I think, but we used gift certificate and we were pleasantly surprised. Our dinner was free plus free drink too. Nice. Good service and good food. I had burger here before and it was very good too. I do recommend JB Alberto.
(5)Duncan I.
Very delicious food. The broiled 1/2 Chicken dinner is to die for! The outside is grilled to perfection and the inside is soo juicy. I also cannot say enough about their thin crust cheese pizza. The pizza is good and reasonably priced. Great place to eat late at night or anytime
(5)Brandon W.
I have to give props to this place. My family has been ordering from JB Albertos for probably the last 12 years, and we have never had any issues with their service. Their prices are very reasonable and the pizza always arrives hot and tasty. Which is a pretty good thing because we always order the GIANT. Which is a massive 26" pizza. We always order the GIANT when we have people over, or feel like having left overs for a week. Delivery is almost always as promised (within the hour) unless we are ordering on particularly busy nights. They always bring you a menu which includes coupons that you can use on your next order! I know there a lot of "great" pizza places in Chicago, but if you are going to be staying in (or happen to live in the Rogers Park Area), get some JBs and you wont be disappointed.
(5)Barbara I.
I have ordered from J B Albertos for over 30 years. When I have saved 20 coupons, I like to give the coupons to new neighbors, so they can have the J B experience. The pizza is always good, the delivery fast. I am thankful that this place is in my neighborhood.
(4)Joee R.
Hands down, the best thin crust pizza in Rogers Park. The delivery is alwasy fast, the food is inexpensive, and they always give you a free bottle of RC Cola.
(4)Vee C.
I used to love this pizza but they expanded and voila everything's changed , way less sauce (on the regular) on the thin crust .tasteless peperoni seemingly water down sausage i was so disappointed because we would get the party size and it was good but now it seems too many customers to have quality pies . it is sdad because it is in my hood and i want to support them but for the near future i will not frequent this establishment.
(1)Elisa S.
As a Rogers Park native, I grew up eating JB Alberto's. While living downstate for several years, I often found myself craving their thin crust pizza. So, now that I'm back and have had the opportunity to try their pizza again, is it as good as I remember? No. Besides being overcooked (dark brown on top with an overly-chewy crust), my pizza was also overloaded with tomato sauce--to the point where, with each bite, sauce came pouring out of the sides of my square-shaped slice. I would be willing to give them a second chance, considering my history with this place, but the person who answered the phone to take my order was rude and unhappy. Additionally, when placing a delivery order with a credit card, you are now required to show the delivery driver a photo ID. Not only is that a violation of Visa, MasterCard, and American Express merchant policies, but it makes me feel like ordering a pizza is a crime. One nice thing I can say is that they now have a parking lot. This means that fewer delivery drivers are hanging out in front. If you're female, this is a great thing; it sucked being whistled at and oogled when trying to go in and get a measley slice of pizza.
(2)Patrick H.
Soggy "fried" calamari, forgot my drink I payed for, and sent me a refrigerated cup of nacho cheese. I wanted to give one star out of anger, but I normally have no problems with their delivery service. I'm just curious, why would I want a cold cup of cheese for my fries?
(2)Mike K.
I have eaten trillions of pizzas (see earlier post re: Di Fara Pizza). I am a friend to most variations and styles. In my career of pizza-eating, the first several years consisted of eating millions of pizzas from Alberto's. Millions of them. At home, we ordered them at least once a week. At friends' places, we ordered them. Running around the neighborhood, we'd stop in for slices. At Joyce Kilmer Elementary, when we were lucky enough to have pizza parties, the delivery guys would come through the doors with wagon wheel-sized pies and many bottles of RC. Alberto's was always the tasty fun-bringer. I went recently and ordered a small pie for take out. It brought back many memories, in the way that only taste and olfactory triggers can, and I realized that they haven't changed the way they prepare their pizzas in well over 20 years. It is not the absolute best pizza in the world, I'll grant you that. But it is good, and it has a neighborhood of fans who still like an honest pizza at a reasonable price. And the free soda is just the cherry on top. I'm still a fan. Keep in mind that this place has a lot of other dynamite things on the menu. It'll kill you if you eat like that every day, but once in a while....
(4)Joseph W.
JB Alberto's pizza is just about a good as it gets on the Northside! I've lived in the Roger's Park neighborhood for about nine months now, and I have yet to find any pizza nearby that is even remotely comparable to delicious, delicious JB Alberto's. They're open late, have every type of pizza imaginable, and offer sandwiches and pasta if you're not in the mood for pizza. PLUS--with each pizza you order, you get a free 1L of RC Cola. In addition to that--you'll probably have leftovers for the next several days. Dee-lightful and dee-licious. Not only is their food good, but it's very reasonably priced, made fresh to order, and incredibly fast (a 16 inch deep dish pizza in 20 minutes.... uh, check PLUS!!) Do yourself a favor and just order a pizza already. Clearly, if you've made it this far down, you're hungry and are ready for some food. Give them 20 minutes, and ye shall be gorged.
(5)Jay S.
J. B. Alberto's has become one of my favorite places to order pizza in the area. Delivery usually comes in less than the hour they usually say it will be. The pizza is delivered hot with a lot of toppings. We always order sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom, and we have yet to be disappointed by the amount of toppings. The sauce is tasty. The pizza is cheesy. It arrives hot about 98% of the time, and it is overall quite tasty. Except for one delivery driver that made us come out of our warm apartments, downstairs and literally go outside our building to get our pizza, we haven't had a bad experience.
(4)Dennis C.
The version of eggplant Parmesan served by this Alberto's was a huge mass of bread crumbs. I kept hoping for a shred of eggplant but all I encountered were bread crumbs. Eggplant Parmesan is SUPPOSED TO have EGGPLANT IN it! It was a GROSS DISAPPOINTMENT.
(1)Seth D.
My FAVORITE pizza place! This is like Sal's Pizza shop in the hit movie, "Do the Right Thing". Usually only locals go to this place... and when I say locals, I mean people have been hitting up this place for 25+ years. JB's is located in the very gentrified and cultured Roger's Park. Discovering this neighborhood is like finding a lot of gold in a gold mine. JB's deep dish is great. You can get better thin crust somewhere else though. Sometimes the deep dish has too much tomato sauce that JB's puts out when they get sloppy. They also make a great fried shrimp dinner that comes with cole slaw, french fries, and french bread for a good deal. There is a ton of other food JB's sells, but I usually just go with the pizza or the shrimp dinner. It is also very reasonably priced. Even though its not in my neighborhood, the deep dish is so good that I drive out of my way to pick it up.
(4)Devi R.
Love this place for delivery. It leaves for delivery pretty fast, especially for pan pizza. It comes with a liter of RC cola... which is pretty much awesome. It tastes good. It's reasonably priced. The only thing is that the delivery time is really variable - sometimes it arrives on time, sometimes it's a little late. Just order enough in advance. Don't wait til it's 9pm and you're ravenous like we did last time and then freak out at 10pm when it's not here. Oops!
(4)J R.
The pizza is really good. I order online and always get my order within 1 hour and correct. The delivery drivers are always nice to deal with. Please keep up the good work.
(4)Cassie S.
The quality of the pizza fluctuates a lot. I've ordered here before on a weekday and the pizza was great. I ordered again on a Friday night and the pizza was very greasy, the crust was underbaked, and the cheese was rubbery. They were extremely busy so I am assuming that they were just being careless. Either way, still good pizza when it is actually fresh so I will be going back.
(3)Sarah S.
Well I agree with what everyone said for the most part... My job provided this pizza 2 days in a row.. 1st day it was not as tasty as the 2nd.. so maybe it just varies. MY fav was the pepperoni thin crust You get a bang for your buck here... which is just what you are looking for sometime. Free pop is definitely a nice addition =)
(3)Erica T.
This is my go-to place for thin crust pizza. I find it has the best cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio ever. I always get a sausage and sliced tomato pizza. If you save up 20 coupons, you get a free 14" pizza! I've probably already gotten 3. I have never had any of their stuffed or deep dish stuff, and don't really care to try it - their thin crust is just way too good. The other thing I love about JB's is their cannoli - I'm not sure if they make the cannoli or get it from somewhere else, but it's made with peanuts dyed green, and it always comes frozen, and as soon as I get it I throw it in the freezer because I actually like eating it like that.
(5)eStephanie M.
It's just okay pizza. The kind of pizza college students like because it's tasty enough for the cheap price. Slightly better than a frozen pizza.
(2)Carl D.
Living a block away for 4 years I have ordered delivery from here MANY times. I also love their by the slice pizza that you can walk in and get really fast and cheap. Tonight is the first time in 4 years that they made a mistake with my order. It was simple, they just forgot to include the fries with my steak. I called them back and they were very responsive. They sent someone over with new fries RIGHT AWAY. You can't ask for better service than that. The true judge of an establishment is not that they never make an error - but how they fix the ones they do RARELY make is the real judge of how good of a place they are and JB Alberto's passed that test with flying colors!
(5)Jeff M.
Overall the food is fairly good. The service, however, is terrible. On more than one occasion I have not received my entire order when I open it. The last time was last night. I called back to let them know I once again was missing my order. After being put on hold three times and explaining the situation to two different people I was put on hold again. Finally i just hung up. I strongly recommend picking order up and checking it before you leave or if you do get delivery then check your entire order before the delivery person leaves and before you tip.
(2)Brittany A.
I'm not sure if "4 Stars" is an accurate rating because I actually don't quite know what to think about J B Albertos. It was good. And it came with free soda. Our stuffed crust pizza had to weigh, no joke, 7 pounds. That's weird. I'll probably have it again, just smaller and not stuffed.
(4)Charles H.
What a great pizza place have never had a bad pizza. The pizza's are priced right. Delivery is always faster than time given
(4)Keith H.
If you get lonely and want to go for a walk you can walk to this slice spot by the Morse stop of the Red Line. They have slices ready for you. Even when it is really cold you can get a slice of sausage and an RC in about 3 minutes and you'll be walking in the cold again with a hot slice of pizza with cheese so oily and yummy it will come off the rest of the pizza and jump in your mouth. Some guy will be in the waiting area just waiting there. You might feel out of place or not quite right, but you are there getting a slice so just get your stuff and get out of there and eat a yummy slice and go back home, maybe, if you can get back home before the pizza is done then you are doing well. The pizza from JB Alberto's is fast eating good.
(4)William C.
JB's is awesome, delicious and always has been. I've been eating JB's pizza (and chicken sandwiches) since I was a young boy. Let's say about 20 years. Every once in awhile they mess something up -- they are human -- however 98% of the time the pizza is tasty, well-prepared, delivered quickly, and delivered warm. I've eaten pizza in at least 75 different cities across the country, and at dozens of places in Chicago... JB's is still my favorite. If you haven't tried them, give them a try! Also, ALWAYS order a few pizzas in early December so you get their coupon calendar. (12 coupons for $2 off any pizza. They'll give you 1 calendar per pizza in early December and there's no limit on how many you can use in a month.) Hope my review helps your decision! -William Clements
(5)Brian D.
I hate chicago stye thin crust but I like the way JB does it. Also get a free liter of RC with an order.
(4)Lawrence Y.
I'm back with an update because this time I had a deep dish pizza (and if you must ask what toppings: with pineapple and ham) and it was just delicious! I think it's one of the better deep dishes I've had in my ~3 years of living here. Comes with a small bottle of soda... err, I mean pop. I also got onion rings but they didn't really taste all that great. But I'd definitely come back for more pizza!
(4)Rise H.
Moved out of Chicago last year. This was the best pizza I ever had there! May be moving back and this will be the first thing I order!!! Thin Crust Wheat pizza with CHEESE :)))) I travel EVERYWHERE and live in NYC now ....this tops my pizza list by far!!!!!
(5)Chris W.
I order from this place when I first moved to Chicago. On the very first day I moved in and then didn't order again till almost 2 years later. I'm sorry I waited so long. I've decided that I like the thin crust pizza with mushrooms, onions and sometimes black olives. I would have thought I like pizza with some sort of meat, but the pepperoni makes it kinda oily. I have ordered online and then picked up with very few problems. Only problem has been that they have been busy so it takes an extra 5 mins for the pizza, which is no big deal.
(4)Tashana W.
I love me some jb albertos pizza and i like the fact that they're open real late. I've never had a problem with customer service yet one time my pizza I ordered was really salty and I got so SICK!!! So I called in and let the manager know and he apologized and told me my next order was free. I was very happy that he was understanding and he seem like he really didnt want to lose my business so I forgave them. I have eaten there many times since and everything has been just fine.
(4)Brandie T.
YUMMEH! I JUST ordered and I am ASTOUNDED at the amount of food they brought me! I Ordered Spaghetti & Meatbulbs, and fried Mushrooms. The meatballs are ginormous! The order of Mushrooms? EASILY enough for two meals! Did I mention how quickly it got here too? I was told it would be about an hour -- I ordered Just before 5pm and the food was here by 5:30!! When I saw how big the bag was all I could do was say WOW! The delivery guy was really nice and LOVED my cat! (always a good move to compliment a patron's pets!) I'm definitely ordering again - and NOT just because it's close! **edited to note the yumminess of the food I got -- Although the spaghetti COULD have used more sauce, it was still good and the meatbulbs were as tasty as they were huge! And, the Mushrooms? soooo very good just the right crunchiness with that burst of softness that is the cooked mushroom!
(5)rachel p.
DUH-BLE decker... a crazy concoction that I've never seen outside of jb's. One not-too-thin, not-too thick crust, smothered with sauce, cheese and toppings, followed by another of the same. Jb's pizza is the awesome and remains my favorite delivery place in the city, despite some debacles I've had with them in the past. On two occasions my pizza was SO late that I thought the driver must have gotten into some horrible, metal twisting, fiery, multi-car accident. Now I realize that I am on the very furthest perimeter of their delivery area, and as you can see... I still gave them 4 stars. Clearly they redeemed themselves. Not only did I not pay for either of the 2 late pizzas, my mailbox is bombarded with jb's coupons on nearly a daily basis. Oh... and as an aside to the people that are criticizing jb's for being loaded with calories... pizza is not health food. If you're concerned with caloric intake... staying away from pizza all together is probably the best idea.
(4)J D.
The XXX thin pizza rawks...throw in a diet pop and I'm a happy camper for the rest of the day. I used to get the small size to go and kick it with my homework. The sauce and cheese is so good without being too oily. The crust is cracker like and never soggy. The peeps there were cool and kept a clean customer area and an eye out in the general area on Morse...can't wait to head back.
(5)Elizabeth C.
Excellent Pizza and so Chicago. My husband grew up going here and he knows all the good spots...This is one of the top 3 pies in the city. Pequods, JB's, Piece. Depends what style your craving.
(5)Carolyn G.
I'm a fan of supporting local businesses, and JB Alberto's is my favorite thin crust pizza in the area. I really like that they give you a liter of RC Cola with your pizza order! RC Cola isn't that great, but when you don't have any other soda in your house, it hits the spot!
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