Was shocked they were empty when i walked in at lunch time, made me wonder if i was making a bad choice for a bite to eat. Happily i can say i made the right choice. Pizza had a real nice crisp crust, fresh toppings and very reasonable prices. Not sure if i will be in Itasca again anytime soon, but if so i would definitely come back.
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John G.
Party of 10 for a kids bday and these guys really accommodated us and were top notch dealing with a party of many young kids mayhem. Hats of to them because they were patient , kind , and always checking in on us. I called ahead to let them know we'd be coming at 8pm and though they do not do reservations they let us know what the scene would he like and there should be plenty of room available. They also handled the bday cake we had and brought it out timely and wirh the candles as instructed. We ordered 3 xl pizzas which were more than enough (even brought home left overs ). The pizza thin crust was good especially the bbq chicken . Ordered a few drinks here and there for the adults and it was still under 100 total. Overall: service is great with a smile and pizza that will do the job
(5)
Laura C.
Thought we would stop in before we went to Church Street Brewery. We arrived just after two. We entered from the back which could have been the front. It was a little confusing. We saw the huge lunch buffet that everyone talks about. Two ladies behind the buffet called to us and said we could sit anywhere. I would say service is "cold" and not welcoming. They were serving indoors and in the patio. Maybe short staffed. But it didn't stop a "sit down" with someone I assumed as the owner and a family member regarding legal problems. My review is based on the food. If service had been welcoming, this experience would have been a four. We could not try the buffet for $7.95 because it ended at 2pm. Hubs ordered a burger and I ordered linguine w white clam sauce. Dinner salad to start. Hubs wanted an Arnold Palmer but they couldn't do it at the time bc they had no unsweetened ice tea. He had water. They have Pepsi products. I ordered diet Pepsi. When we ordered food, our server asked "fries or chips". My hubs asked what do u suggest which was met w awkward silence and kind of an eye roll. WTH?! So. I don't think we will dine in anymore. I may order pizza for pick up to eat at our favorite brewery nearby.
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Herbie T.
I moved to Itasca this January and was pleasantly surprised to find a local pizza joint so close by. Been in about 8 times and ordered out about 6 times and every time we love the food and they have a good selection of beers to boost. Friday lunch buffet is cheap and decent options. The bar definitely has a "dive bar" feel, but much cleaner and awesome food. The restaurant is also nice and has a great outdoor patio. The pizza is a bit expensive, but it is well worth the price! My recommendation, thin pepperoni pizza or the burger sliders.
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Theresa M.
My family went here for dinner tonight and we are glad that we did. The Tree Guys favorite pizza, which contained spinach, garlic, and Romano cheese, tasted quite good and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The individual size was easily large enough to share-i took more than half of it home. My children got pasta, and both dishes were fresh and flavorful, especially for pasta dishes. Service was about 10 minutes too slow. The restaurant was half full so I'm not sure why. That is the only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star review. We will go back again and if service improves, I will update this review.
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Mike B.
Very good pizza and food at a fair price. I came on a Tuesday and it was a BOGO pizza. Dine in only. Ate in the bar and the bartenders and servers were top notch!! Never waited for a beverage.
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Kyle S.
Have visited this place multiple times and overall a solid experience. This evening we brought my mother in law along whom is very easy going. Ordered a medium, extra crispy veggie pizza, thin crust and it hit the spot! Overall great atmosphere, prices and all around good place to dine!
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Tom H.
Went with my with my wife for a drink on the patio on a nice summer night . We sat there for 10 minutes. Busboy passed us 3 to 4 times and the waitress at least 5 times. No one acknowledged our presence. I don't mind waiting. A hello would be nice. Walked out.
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Joseph B.
Three Guys has fantastic Pizza and most of the rest of the food is top notch as well. I really like what they did with the remodeling. As a sports bar, they've got very good placement of TV Screens so you can see the game of your choice. My only complaint is that their wine is a little pricey.
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Sarah S.
I've been to Tree Guys a few times as it's always the last stop on an annual train pub crawl I go on. It's a great Itasca style divey pizza bar joint. They have some surprisingly good beers on tap & on bottle. Much better than I would expect from this kind of pub. Plus, they have Craft Street brews and I give them major props for supporting the most local brewery them all in Chicagoland. The bathrooms here are disgusto. Even more gross is I usually end up using the guys' bathroom because the ladies' one has long lines...and the boys' bathroom is just---ugh. yuck. Service is always meh here. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to Tree Guys however once you're in here, it's always a great time. A lot of locals go but they are the friendly drunk kind that is cool with chatting with everyone. Another surprise is their pizza is actually quite good! Tastes even better after a few drinks! Yum! Prices are good, their beer is good, good specials, I'll keep on coming back to Tree Guys.
(4)
Joshua W.
Declious pizza, great service and fair prices. What more could you ask for? Both the deep dish and the stuffed are both good, but go with the stuffed because not all places do it as good as them!
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Matt S.
Have you ever been to Itasca Illinois? Very nice and quaint place. Much like Tree Guys Pizza Pub. Today I had the lasagna and I have to say other than being just luke warm when it was served it was very nice. The tomato sauce is VERY nice and reminiscent of homemade. I also happened to sneak a taste of my kids Pizza Burger and it was also very nice. Much warmer than the lasagna too. Overall a very nice dinner... Just crank up the food warmers next time.... Especially when it's 55 degrees outside!
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Sandra G.
Nothing special about this place - doesn't look clean plus specific smell like in an old old house. Food is just average but the prices to
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R. M.
This place is great! Excellent food and good atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and they have a wide variety of dishes. The pizza is the best.
(4)
AJ M.
Small local sports bar. My friends have been coming here for a while. They have pretty good prices, fun to watch sports and has a homey yet dive bar feel. But other then that this place doesn't really stick out to me. The pizza is supposed to be really good, it's not bad but nothing special. Nothing wrong with this place but if u don't live around here not worth driving to.
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Rawlins R.
This is a small restaurant/bar located close to the Itasca train station. We came here for lunch and I chose the buffet option. If I'm visiting a place for the first time I like to choose the buffet so I can get a feel for a lot of the offerings the place has in one visit. It is affordable, about 8-9 bucks. We sat outside on the patio but they do offer seating inside. It can get kinda cramped inside with booth seating along the window, a row of tables in the middle and the buffet in front of the cashier counter. They had pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salad. I had a little of everything and was somewhat satisfied. We go to a lot of places around work and this was my first time being here. It wasn't bad and I would consider coming again considering the price and selection was decent.
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Mylo B.
My friends and I have been coming here forever but sadly I think that may be coming to an end. The food quality has declined so much that about the only thing enjoyable now is the pizza. It seems that this place is only good for a drink.
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Kristen G.
Tree Guys is a staple for any Itasca resident. Their pizza is great, the waitstaff is friendly, and their appetizers are delicious as well. They have weekly deals on pizza and wings and the place is a favorite of locals.
(5)
Michelle F.
3? 4? 3.5 Stars? I don't even know, I can't decide!! The service was just OK. Our waitress was there...that's about it. Not friendly, not putting forth any more than she had to, just...present. Eh, I've had better in the service department. However, the food was also just "ok" as well. The patio was really nice to sit on on a nice summer evening in June. It was large and spacious and very popular with the locals! I got the pasta with vodka sauce, my daughter got the kid's mac n cheese, and everyone else got pizza. The pizza was ok. That's about the only good thing about the meal. The kid's mac n cheese was Kraft. Good, but not worth the price considering it's $1 for a box. If you're paying that much for mac n cheese at a supposed Italian restaurant, I don't expect it to be out of a box... My pasta came with soup--I tried the pasta e fagioli soup, and it was NOT good. It tasted like bean soup. WAY too heave on the beans, and the broth wasn't that good, either. So the base is bad, the ingredients are bad. I only took about three bites. Luckily, it was free, otherwise I would have been very disappointed! The actual pasta was just ok, too. The vodka sauce wasn't the best, but it was definitely edible. I have my favorite vodka sauce, and this place didn't come close, unfortunately. The pizza was good, though. And I didn't pay, otherwise my review might have been lower! I would come back to try some different things, but not on my own dime ;)
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Lori S.
Sad to say but the recent changes have weakened this place. If you want a good drink or a pizza cooked like you order it, come in the weekend. Rosa is awesome!
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Angela P.
There is never anywhere to park, the food is ok if you don't have to walk a block first to get to it
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Jules H.
Impressive! This place has a sweet deck! And great pizzas! And daily drink specials. I wish they were my neighbors! We started with a fresh Italian salad, heaped with cheese, meats, olives, cucumbers, pepperchini...great house dressing, oil, vinegar, herbs. The pizza here is delightful. Huge pizza menu, we were quite sated with pepperoni, and 2 beers. I really like this place. If the Sopranos were from Itasca they'd own this place, or at least dine here.
(4)
Joseph L.
Pretty good food for the price. Remodeled and comfy. Not as loud in the bar as it used to be. I can't remember having a bad meal. I've been here 50 times, pretty consistent service and food.
(4)
Joe I.
Planes, trains, and automobiles. It was a beautiful day in downtown Itasca today. The sun was shining, a clean breeze was blowing, and the 3 fore mentioned modes of transportation were audibly and visually on top of you while eating lunch on the deck at Tree Guys. At one point the train was blowing, an airplane was approaching, cars were streaming by, and a truck was backing up somewhere. Most people would find it annoying, but I think it creates some much needed pauses in lunch time conversations where you CAN ACTUALLY EAT...remember, that's what we came to do when we arrived...EAT! Been here several times, and today's visit was typical. This is a bar. They serve bar food. Burgers, pizza, fried food, and then some salads. It's all decent bar food, but I wouldn't go any further than that. Not the best, or the worst. So a solid stuck in the middle 3.
(3)
Carrie K.
Tree Guys is our favorite place to eat as a family! We have had many pizza places in the area and Tree Guys tops them all! We have catered multiple times from there as well and people always love their food!
(5)
Ron S.
Tree Guys is starting to become a habit. Why? 1) TWO Church Street Brews on-tap along with a few other good craft brews. 2) Very good food. Had the Cajun Chicken Slammers special on Saturday and it was delicious. The food has been consistently good since we re-discovered Tree Guys. 3) Great daily drink specials. Example: Saturdays are $3 "You Call It". Now you're talkin'! 4) Prices that won't break the pocket book.
(5)
Eileen B.
Pretty good food ... but horrible ownership. I left my debit card there by accident. I called and they said they found it. When I got there later, they had shredded it. Left me high and dry with no cash and no apology. This is not the first instance with this guy. Last time, he wanted to charge me a surcharge on two-for-one pizza night because I didn't eat my whole pizza. This place is operated by morons.
(1)
Louis R.
Deep dish pizza Cheap vodka sodas... $3 cheap Dive-y You ain't need more than this on a cold night
(4)
Irma P.
This place has horrible service. Their food is ok. I ordered wings and they barely put sauce on them. They charge you for a little ranch, and for sauce on the side. Their drinks taste very watery. I will never come back here again. I was so disappointed but you can't do anything about it they just don't care. My plate was dirty and the waitress looked annoyed when I asked for a new one. All the counter ladies do is go outside and smoke even if it's busy they are so careless. Go to lou malnatis instead! Their service is better, and so is their food. The waitress doesn't ask you how your doing, they ignore you, they're rude and disrespectful. Basically you place your order and go up to pay and they force the tip on your check which they don't deserve for being so lazy and uncaring. The bus boys give you better service and that's really sad that they give you refills and bring you napkins because the waitress doesn't do her job. Save your money go somewhere that is worth it! This place is garbage.
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Vida Vina D.
Pizza is pretty good. The rest of the menu is not. My table ordered 4 different sandwiches, all of which were mediocre. All highly saturated in butter and oil. We also tried some appetizers which were not any different in taste.
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Jess F.
Great drink prices and the wings are just amazing and such a great price. It is hard to find a bar with good wings but they have the best. And would rather go here than buffalo wild wings. Pretty good pizza too!
(5)
Jennifer S.
I had dinner at Tree Guys tonight with five other woman. A bunch of insurance professionals after an evening meeting looking for a tasty dinner. And that's exactly what we found. We wanted to sit in the dining room, but they were packed and there was nowhere for six of us to sit together. It was a Tuesday evening, so there was plenty of room in the bar. We sat in there. We ordered two large pizzas. Buy one, get one free (up to $12 off) on Tuesdays. This works. Unfortunately, the margarita pizza was over $25. I thought it was a mistake on the bill, but apparently it was right. The pizzas were good. The service was not. At all. Sitting in the bar seemed to mean that since we weren't chugging beers at the actual bar that we didn't deserve attention. Our quick dinner took way too long. From having to ask twice for menus to having to hunt down the waitress for the bill. Then there was some confusion about the drink special. One of the other gals asked about the special. It was a draft beer for $1.50 or something like that. She said that sounded good and ordered one. Her beer came in a bottle. The check came and the beer was $3.25. Obviously we should have said something when the drink special arrived in a bottle rather than a glass. But the waitress obviously misunderstood the original request. Annoying. Overall, I prefer Tree Guys for carryout pizzas. The crust is great, the sauce is nice and there are plenty of toppings in every bite.
(3)
Gerri S.
Very good food, especially the stuffed pizza, good service. Don't come on Thursday nights and expect a peaceful dinner, its wing night and its full of kids. Besides that, very good.
(4)
Gemma K.
I was brought here under duress, and I'm so glad because had I known the food was going to hit it out of the park I would have been a much more willing hostage. The food was wonderful. And so was the service. This little spot is sort of a pizza place/sports bar rolled up into one, very comfy, and a nice place to relax. I get a kick out of a man who, occasionally, likes to live dangerously and order for me. Tree Guys brings out the mellow in you. We loved the veggie with garlic thick crust. Despite being a "thin" fan, I really loved the thick crust ... seemed like it had an additional infusion of garlic, so the more the merrier. We waited a bit, but no problem. That gave me time to snoop at what the rest of the folks were engulfed in. The burgers looked phenomenal and a few of the pasta entrees I saw looked like something I would definitely get the next time. And next time there shall be. There is much to be said about finding little neighborhood joints that go the extra mile in flavor and food because there is always an additional silver lining: the price! Tanks a lot, Tree Guys. Molto bene!
(4)
Jessica H.
First time here as it's on my way home from work. Pizza is the best I've had yet in the area! We ordered the fries dough. OMG... So good. I'm glad I picked this place for my birthday dinner. I look forward to ordering from them from now on! The girl that took my order as well as the one that rang me up were both very nice. It was a great experience and the food is phenomenal.
(5)
Dan J.
Got the order wrong, wraps were bad and very over sauced. Cooks and staff were messing around while I waited for my carry out order. Yikes
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Bob R.
When people at my office want to go out to lunch together, this is a typical favorite. Located in beautiful downtown Itasca, IL, Tree Guys is located in an old building retrofitted as a restaurant. I would classify them as Italian - they are known for pizza and pasta, but have more traditional Chicago fare, salads, hot wings, etc. So, the selection is large. I've been there a few times and have tried their burgers, chicken sandwich and wings. During my visit last week I tried their burger for the first time. It is served on a regular hamburger bun, with lettuce, tomato and onion. You have a choice of side and I chose their home made potato chips. The burger was very good. Made perfectly medium, it was grilled and very juicy. The chips were also very good - they were not greasy and were not overly salty like so many chips are. The place is kind of a dump though. My impression is that it is clean, but it looks like it has not been redecorated since the 1950s. Perhaps that's how they keep their prices in line. But, discounting the appearance, the food is good and the prices fair. The service is also very good and this helps make the experience a good one.
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Brandon K.
Great food and Cassie, the bartender, was Great even though it was crazy busy I never had to wait for a beer or my food!!
(5)
Jelena Z.
Tonight, I drove to Itasca to meet the bi-monthly NW Suburban Dinner club... only this time, we strayed geographically. And I'm so glad we did! Tree Guys is this totally homey slice of a restaurant. The menu is stacked with easy favorites done right: a wide range of apps, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pasta and of course their signature pizzas (thin, thick and deep dish). Regulars in our group mentioned the thick crust takes quite awhile to prepare, so I went with the heavily recommended Smokehouse burger. The half-pounder was perfectly cooked to medium as requested, and was topped with cheddar, bacon and BBQ sauce on a fresh bun. Loved the BBQ sauce... for some reason it reminded me of Arby's sauce (remember that?). A bit vinegar-y and thin. Don't forget to dip your hand-cut fries! And the housemade potato chips are also pretty spectacular. Our servers worked our table like a well-oiled machine and I wasn't left wanting for a thing (plenty of napkins, constant refills and check-ins). Next time I'll bring my pizza appetite! The best part? You can enjoy a great meal on the cheap without giving up quality.
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Kim M.
Recently relocated jobs and this place was recommended to me by a couple co-workers. I went on a Wednesday for the first time, to try the buffet. The buffet was REALLY small, a couple pizzas -- fish, a few salads. Wasn't impressed by it as compared to say, Aurelio's buffet. Out of the pizzas on the buffet, my favorite was the deep dish. Went back another time and just got the pizza and was really impressed. The sausage has a great flavor and the crust was nice and crispy. The sauce didn't give me heartburn which is always a bonus. :) The price was lower than what I'm used to so no complaints there! My only issue is that for lunch, the pizzas take forever to get out there so I feel kind of rushed eating. All that said, looking forward to when it's warm out so I can eat outside on their deck. All in all, good place. Check it out!
(4)
Louis P.
Great pizza. Ate there with the family and loved it. Great service also. Nice outdoor deck.
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Rhonda S.
Visited Tree Guys on the advice of the Chicago Yelp forum. Very cute place, looks smaller than it actually is. I ordered the Tree Guys Favorite, 10 inch. In Chicago I noticed that I don't feel like a fat hog when leaving the pizza places where I ate. I appreciate that. The crust is thin, but not crackery, like a certain chain restaurant. The sauce isn't too sweet, or too spicy. The sauce is really good. The cheese, there was plenty, and it had good flavor. The spinach was carefully placed, and wasn't droopy. The service was AOK. I ordered iced tea, and it remained full. I thought the prices were reasonable, and I was pleased. What I really wanted was a rhinestone Tree Guy's Pizza shirt like the girls were wearing. Not available. I gave this place 5 stars cause it's certainly a huge step up from the resort hotel I was staying at. I didn't order bread sticks, or anything other than pizza. I didn't have much time, and I was very pleased they got the pizza out to me in time to eat it and enjoy it. The skateboard above the coat rack pretty much summed up the coolness of this restaurant. I will eat there again when I return to Itasca. Being from Kansas City, I really appreciated this establishment.
(5)
Armando K.
I love tree guys pizza! I grew up in Chicago and was raised on some of the best pies you could try, and Tree guys pizza rates up there with some of the best, fresh crispy vegetables, nice crispy crunchy delicious slightly charred crust. As far as service goes it is always excellent, my drink is always full, and the waitresses are very friendly and don't fugget about you.
(5)
Roseanne S.
This is an interesting place, but I'm a fan. It's a weird mix between nice Italian restaurant and dive bar/towny restaurant, if that makes sense. First, I'll review the restaurant. When you walk in the door, don't stand there like an idiot waiting for someone to seat you (that's what I did my first time and everyone was staring at me). You have to go up to the counter and someone will seat you from there. The food is really good. The cheeseburger sliders are awesome. They kind of taste like butterburgers but they are really delicious. I have yet to try their pasta or pizza, but I'm sure it's good. They really know how to cook their food well. Their chicken parmasan is great. They know how to bread it well so that you're not eating all bread and no chicken. I would also recommend getting the sandwich version of this. You will not regret it. My dad didn't like their ribs, but c'mon, who orders ribs at an Italian restaurant? Now the bar. I go here for Thursday night football since the bar has NFL network (score!). You can eat dinner at the bar instead of the restaurant. They have about 10 beers on tap and a full bar. As far as the environment? If you didn't know that it was part of Tree Guys, you would think this is a regular dive bar, and I guess it is. A lot of locals come here. There are also the usual drinking-since-10am guys who like to argue with fans of opposing teams, just for the hell of it. Who argues a Jets/Broncos game? Townies. It's funny to hear. If you want to sit, it may be difficult to find seats, but they'll free up eventually. I've seen kids here too. I don't really think you should bring kids to a bar, especially for their birthday, but hey, do what you gotta do. Overall, this place is good. Just don't go to the bar for a nice cocktail. For that, go sit in the restaurant.
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Aimee F.
I've been ordering pizza from tree guys since I was a little kid. I truly think they have the best thin crust in the area. I also love the bar. It's a cozy chilled out place. It's the kind of place that you can feel pretty comfortable the entire time you're there and everyone around you does too. This place meets all my expectations for a great neighborhood bar. The only reason they're missing a star is because the service is always just mediocre and the women's bathroom is kind of awkward.
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Tobin h.
Tree Guys was a pleasant surprise with great value, friendly service, and good food. I expected it to be a divey pizza joint but it was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The menu had some fabulous options and I hear the lunch buffet is good. I had a beef sandwich that was outstanding and the Minestrone soup was a great compliment to my sandwich. I definitely recommend the Tree guys side of the building.
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Amanda V.
I've eaten here way too many times and each time I ask myself why I always go back. The servers just downright suck. They couldn't be nice if they tried. I get sick every time I eat here. If you're looking for a nice long trip to the bathroom, this is your place.
(1)
Zaneta S.
We were staying at the Westin in Itasca (3rd weekend in March 2012) but I forgot to leave the review then. However, we wanted something quick and simple...preferably pizza or wings. We initially tried to order from Lou Malnati's but could not get through to place an order, so of course, we went on Yelp. After reading the reviews and seeing what they had to offer, we decided to give it a try. Sholl' hate it! I wish we had waited to get through to our favorite place. :( This review is a combination of customer service and food. I wish we could give "negative" stars...I really do, but 1 will have to suffice. I can't remember the last time I've been treated so shabbily at an establishment. My husband and I drove there...on a Friday evening...in hopes of getting a quick bite to eat. We planned to pick our food up and take it back to the hotel. When we got there, it was busy (of course) but we were totally ignored to the point where I had to get someone's attentions to even get a menu to look at. No one acknowledged our presence in the least. Walking past, hurrying away, no one spoke, smiled, or inquired if we needed help. We went to stand at the cash register so as to get further information and/or ask question about an item on the menu. I started to speak to one of the ladies on wait staff and she walked away...while I was speaking to her! To make a long (and painfully ridiculous) story short, after much ado, we finally got someone to take our order. We went across the street to Starbucks, got our drinks, drank, dawdled, and dragged back over to pick up our order. When we got back (approx. 20-25 min. later) we had the same issue. We had to "grab" someone's attention to ask about the status of our order. Even after saying it was about to be ready, we still had to wait. At this point, due to the blatant rudeness and disregard, I was annoyed beyond measure, but hated to cancel the order and ask for our money back (plus we were hungry). I wish we had. Once we finally received our order, there was nothing remarkable about it. The chicken was bland (and the sauce was not good...major disappointment) and the pizza was so-so...at best. I truly value consideration and customer interaction, even if you are busy. It was inexcusable to be treated like that in an establishment where we spent our money. After reading the reviews, we were looking forward to experiencing food from some place different. Although the food was nothing to write home about, the service (or lack thereof) left a sour taste in our mouths, and made it even less enjoyable. So you want my honest opinion? I'll give it to you. Combined with the horrific customer service, too-long wait, sub-par food, I feel like we wasted time...and money, and have no desire to go back...ever.
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Mike O.
It may only be Tree Guys, but it's 5 stars in my book. This was the destination of our November NW Suburban Dinner group. I selected it based on Renita M's recommendation and we certainly found a great place. Before we even got here, I wasn't sure how things would work out, as they don't do reservations on Tuesdays because they are so busy thanks to the 2-for-1 pizza special that day. Well, after talking to one of the Tree Guys, Anthony, I got there early to stake out a spot and to my pleasant surprise, they had a series of tables joined to accommodate our group. Inside, it's not that big of a dining area but it is not cramped either. There is a fish tank on the counter as you come in. The walls are decorated with an Italian theme throughout the place. As I sat there waiting for the rest of the group to arrive, I was amazed at their diverse menu. It's not just pizza. There's burgers, hot sandwiches, seafood, pasta and all sorts of appetizers, soups and salads. In this idle time, I had to conduct a series of tournament style elimination rounds in my brain as I pitted menu items against each other to decide what to order. Pasta Fagioli soup had no chance against the overpowering might of the 3-meatball sandwich. Likewise, the beef & sausage combo towered over the pasta dishes that I pondered. But in the end, perhaps by an upset, the jalapeno-parmesian burger prevailed, beating out the mushroom-swiss burger in its own division. A real Cinderella story... if Cinderella were a burger patty with all sorts of spicy things on it. I don't think there was a bad thing on their menu. I had some of Alice's calamari appetizer. I also got me some cheesy garlic bread which had a thick layer of melted mozzarella on top. I got a look at Aimee's pasta fagioli and it looked amazing too. My burger was certainly a winner, with a coating of parmesian covering spicy pickled jalapeno slices. And the red onion slices on top packed a potent combination of flavor and heat between the buns. I saved room for dessert and went for the tiramisu, which is my benchmark for Italian restaurants. Definitely big enough for two people, I saved some for home. The flavor was rich and cake-like, not too coffee-ish like at some places. Blooms of whipped cream adorned it from all sides. Service was great the entire night, as we got our food and drinks quickly and the staff took good care of us. Tree Guys is a great place in the heart of Itasca and I certainly will stop back here if I am in the area for lunch or dinner.
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Melissa A.
Their pizza is awesome and I love the atmosphere. I am a local and have been going there for years. Just an FYI, the owner is currently adding square footage to house brand new bathrooms and also giving the bar an update. So for all of the divey comments, you should revisit at the end of June...looking forward to the new and improved!
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Danny Y.
This place may not look like much, but they offer a pretty good buffet on Fridays for just $8. Not sure what they normally serve, but what I saw was a fair variety made up of Italian sausage, beef, chicken wrap, pizza, fish, salad, and watermelon. Considering everything was above my normal expectations from buffets, I left happy and with money in my pockets. Verdict: Better than your average buffet, and great service at the bar.
(4)
Hollie K.
Great food, great prices, great staff!! Went to this Pub for dinner, would come back again if in the area.
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M F.
We come here to see friends and have fun. The pizza is always good. Being Friday we went for fish fry. 5 of 8 of us ordered fish fry. Then after submitting our order we were told us they were out of fish. So they all made other choices. They got there dinners but she forgot to put in the other 3 unchanged items. So we waited a bit. Then I found fish in my sandwich that I did not order. The shrimp was very good but the rest just ok. We will be back but just for pizza and fun. Our server took half off our bill to make up for the dinner. And it definitely did. Also, bathroom on bar side did not have toilet paper or paper towels.
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Andrea M.
Our department lunch today was from Tree Guys and I ordered a beef sandwich w/ fries. The sandwich had absolutely no juice and the beef wasn't good either. The best thing were the hot peppers. The bread was literally DRY. I've had their pizza in the past as well and even that's just ok. Maybe I'm spoiled by living around pretty much all great food/restaurants (in the city) but Tree Guys is another reason why I can say the food around this area; Itasca & Elk Grove Village is horrible!!
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Jonathan C.
Freshly fried hot wings. Spicy crispy all Thursday. Two for forty cents.
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Jean K.
Living in Chicago, we have a lot of choices when it comes to Pizza. In the burbs, it's a different story, GOOD pizza places are extremely hard to come by, unless you eat at a chain like Giordonos, or you stumble upon something good. Tree Guys is that stumble upon place. My inlaws eat here every Tuesday for their buy 1 get 1 free deal - that's right...buy one pizza - get another free - no coupon needed. Although we don't go with them every week...we have eaten here quite a few times. Their service is attentive, cute little pizzeria, and a fun bar to grab a few drinks and play darts in the back. Their pizza has some of the freshest ingredients that I have had on a pizza. The crust is crisp and the sauce is not overly sweet ...followed up by just enough cheese. If you're in their neighborhood, try these Tree guys out - you just may be surprised on this little hidden jem.
(4)
Oxa L.
Great place! Great food! Chilling atmosphere. I love there patio, very cozy and relaxing. The prices are cheap, the portions are big! Also nice variety on a menu items, selection would make anyone happy!
(5)
Renita M.
Since being the first to review Tree Guys (two updates ago), we've been back many times and also gotten carryout a number of times. Yes, we live quite close by, but there are a lot of restaurants nearby -- and this is one of our favorites. It's hard to go wrong. It's a cute, homey place in a historic building in downtown Itasca, which is rather reminiscent of Mayberry. The staff is friendly and really on top of things and the menu is full of Italian favorites, pizza and comfort-food goodness. Pizza ratings follow, but I have to say that their sandwiches and burgers are quite possibly the real star; some of the best burgers in the burbs and served with house-made chips or hand-cut fries. Deep Dish (four stars): Sauce: Chunky, zippy, not too sweet. Great flavor. 5 stars. Cheese: Not oozing, but plentiful, with a great stretchy cheesy flavor. Yum. 4 1/2 stars. Crust: Eh. Not amazing, needs some buttery-ness, but not bad either. 3 stars. Thin Crust: Bit crispy, plenty of cheese, decent crust. Overall, 4 stars. Thick crust is much the same, but takes a lot longer to cook and has a bready, chewy crust. I'd stick with the deep or thin.
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John L.
Great Place!! (4.3819661stars) We ordered the Tree Guys Favorite. We all loved it. I really like this place and was glad to be back. It was fun. Tree Guys is located next to the Itasca train station. We made a stop here on the way home from the city. The service was great, They were all eager to serve. No doubt a reflection of good management. You have a good thing going Anthony...Keep it up.!!!
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Melissa H.
I can't even review them for their food because we never had the opportunity to eat here and I'll tell you why. It's 7:00 Friday night, April 12th. My son and I wanted some pizza and I had always wanted to try this place. It's a Friday night and it's packed. I enter through the back and I'm along with a bunch of other people that are "waiting". There's a counter with 2 girls and 1 woman. One is answering phones, one is on a computer and I discover through asking that the "woman" was the hostess. Now I'm standing at the counter kind of surveying the crowd and how busy they are patiently waiting for someone/anyone to acknowlege I am standing here and maybe a "can I help you?" A good 15 minutes goes by. Then the "hostess" proceeds to call out a name. I ask her "are you the hostess?". I get a snotty "YES!". Allrighty then. She's already set the tone for me. I tell her party of 2 and my name. I wait another 10 minutes and decide you know...I don't really think this is starting out good and it's probably not going to end much better. I realize it's a Friday night and you are busy but Customer Service goes a long way in getting people to frequent your business and/or come back. Can't say that I will. Maybe the bar is better?
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katie V.
Can you find any more incompetent waitresses? If you order pizza by the slice it is usually really old and stale. The Pub side is trash, but the restaurant is a step up from Pizza Hut. Barbecue Pizza is good. It seems like the same townies are always at the bar.. You know the ones who are 26 and still live in their parents basement. The waitress refused to tell my friend the specials. They usually give popcorn to the patrons- the other night the waitress didn't feel like making any after we even asked for some several times (she just dismissed the request). Try not to order any drinks that may take any measurement or special instructions to make, they will disappoint you. Stick to beer or something simple so that they don't jack it up so bad.
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Tony R.
The lunch buffet on Wednesdays and Fridays is awesome. The deep dish pizza is great, and they also have a fantastic fried chicken salad. My work has ordered regular thin crust pizzas too (also featured in the buffet), and they are good but the deep dish is way better. I've never been there for boozing, and I'm not sure I'd really want to. It's a little dive-y on the inside. The buffet is definitely worth a visit though.
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Dave M.
Highly recommend. Pizza is excellent, service is fast, and outside patio is awesome. We ordered a thick XL pizza. Sauce is not sweet and pizza is very filling. It was just me and the wife so we ended up bringing home lots of left overs. For a one topping XL thick crust pizza and 4 beers it only cost us around $33 and we had a great time sitting outside. Service is great with lots of friendly staff on hand to take care of you. Will definitely be going back.
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Michael M.
Great small town atmosphere, good TV's all around, friendly staff, and good food. You can't go wrong at Tree Guy's Pub.
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Demetri K.
The pizza rocks! And the other food is great too! Come in on Tuesday and get a great deal on pizza and beers! I wish I had more time on Tuesdays to get out there! Defiantly give them a try!
(4)
Purvi-Sonia D.
Love this place. It's a bit small but perfect hangout spot in Itasca. The staff is great and food is even better especially their pizza is too die for.
(5)
Kelly O.
Great gluten free and regular pizza! Wish they would put on their menu they have gluten free pizza so people would know. The gluten free crust tasted great!! Definitely going back there!!!! Other people I was with said their regular pizza was also very good.
(5)
Jenise L.
Ok pizza. The crust is pretty tasty, nice & crispy, but the sauce & cheese aren't great. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, maybe the atmosphere ups the ratings.
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Patty V.
Oh.my !! I met up with some Yelpers for a long overdue get together. I am not sorry I came to Tree Guys. Not sorry about the great company and good times and most definitely not sorry about the food! I sampled some of the Seafood Combo Appetizer and was sorry I did not get one of my very own. The Calamari was fresh,not the least bit rubbery,legs and all.The mussels were tender and the clams were not gritty. These bad boys were all done up and served in a rich,garlicky tomato sauce that came with a few wedges of garlic bread for sopping up the sauce,but not nearly enough bread. Holy Mother of Pearl....had I been in the privacy of my own home,I would have bathed in that sauce.It was that good! I ordered the Tree Guys Favorite pizza....yum,yum and yum! The thin crust pizza has Ricotta,spinach and garlic generously distributed on it.I am a fan!Another at our table tried a slice and he said he was sorry he did not get that pizza. Yes......Tree Guys will see me again and soon,I hope! Service was good and the food was even better. Prices were reasonable and the menu has a lot to offer.Right across from the Metra station, so even city folks can make the trip! Place was VERY crowded on a Tuesday,partially because of the buy 1 pizza get another free special on Tuesdays.but also because they serve good food at a good price.We will be back!
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Beth G.
At first sight, the pizza looks to be delicious. By first bite though, it's glaringly obvious that there is something missing. Flavor. The husband used to say that he never met a pizza that he didn't like. Until he had one here, and this comes from a man whose middle name should be Bland. I think if they just used some spices to flavor up their sauce a bit, the pizza has the potential to be decent. Until then, though, I would rate the pizza two stars at most. That said, the rest of their food that has been sampled is, like the rating system here says, A-OK. The combo appetizer plate combines poppers, onion rings, fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, and fried zucchini and comes with 3 dipping sauces. Munch sparingly or you could find yourself close to being full by the time the dinner comes out. This is a great starter! My friend says the wings are very tasty. I don't eat wings, but I believe her. She's a wings whore, after all, and knows good wings. The "Tree Guys Slammer" trio of mini-cheeseburgers are cute, but almost all bun, so I suggest you pass on them. Rib eye steak sandwich was a tad too fatty for my liking, but once I cut all the gristle away, it was tender and cooked exactly to my liking. Ribs are what you would expect to find in a suburban pizza place. In other words, don't come here and order ribs if you are a ribs whore. Fried dough for dessert? The hell you say!
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Mike M.
This place had great tasting pizza and cheese sticks. I want to go back and try the pasta dishes. They looked really good. Give this place a try.The place is cozy,can be crowded but fun. Everyone is friendly there
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Carmella P.
Great pizza at a good price - especially on Tuesdays! Thick or thin, makes no difference, the sauce is well balanced and toppings are multitudinous. Other Italian dishes can be hit or miss, but generally are prepared well. There's a dish called "Rigatoni Carbonara" - pasta with sauteed onions and bacon in a creamy white cheese sauce - that has enough cholesterol to kill a horse, but believe me, if you live through it, you'll love every bite.
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M M.
So my wife and I have eaten here plenty and have always had good experiences. Tree Guys is primarily a pizza place, and while the pizza is plenty good, what really sets it apart for me is... everything else. First of all, the burgers are probably the best around. Great juicy meat, always cooked just right, and a nice freshly baked bun. I'm personally a fan of the Smokehouse Burger that has finely shredded melted cheddar, bacon, and BBQ sauce. It's just amazing. Their side dishes are great too. Wonderful hand-cut fries that are always just the right texture and nearly perfect hand-cut potato chips are your choices and you can't go wrong with either. I've always had the pizza burger, which is pretty excellent and their other sandwiches, especially the chicken parmesan, are all great. As for the pizza, it's not slouch itself. The thin crust is an all around good experience, top to bottom. The deep dish is probably the best kind they have, a solid A-/B+. Not my all time favorite, but near the top of my list. They also have a "thick crust" which is pretty good, but takes almost as long as the deep dish to cook and isn't different enough from the thin to make it worth the time. Either stick with the thin or if you're preparing to wait awhile get the deep. So overall, this is one of my favorite local places. Dine in, carry out, it doesn't matter, you get a good meal here.
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Tom K.
The pizza is bland and not that great. An individual pizza is 8 bucks and it serves 2-3. Stick to something else on the menu. There is hardly any parking space; I had to walk a half block to get in once the lot filled up. And I couldn't figure out how to get into the dining area. I've experienced better.
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J P.
Came here for the second time. This time we actually ordered the pizza. The first time i had their brownie dessert which was superb but I could not get over the delicious smell of the pizza! If you go on Tuesdays, it is buy one get one free, which is awesome! The environment makes me feel like I am in a filthy college bar back at U of I. (which isn't a bad thing for me but I'm sure it could be for families). It is always kind of chilly because people keep opening and closing the door to get their smoke breaks in ...multiple times, it is LOUD, people are drunk, buzzed, playing loud drinking games or watching the game. Seems exactly like a college bar and not a great place for a family to eat because it can get kind of rowdy. I'm sure earlier in the day it isn't like this. But this was around 8pm during a Bulls Game. Despite the draft and the loudness, dirty bar floors, and the overall bar feel, it still gets somewhat cozy, and I'm assuming even more cozy once you start drinking! :_ Our waitress was nice but really rushed. On to the food..we ordered a giardinara pizza and anthony's special (giardinara and garlic) and, trust me, the anthony's special was WAY better, it SMELLED SO GOOD, but you must be a garlic lover! The anthonys special tasted amazing, while the plain giardinara, was whatever. They charged us a $2.00 to take home the pizza if you do not finish it there, we took the whole anthonys special pizza home with us and so it was basically like buy one , get one for $2.00 if you take it home or buy one get one free if you finish it all there! The beers were cheap too, $2.00 for a pint! They have pretty good deals/specials through the rest of the week as well but Tuesday seems to be the most popular! The menu is also pretty extensive so it is hard to choose just one to two things!
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Peter S.
One of the better pizzas in the area, but expensive. Wide ranging menu, pastas are very good.
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Charmaine M.
Excellent food,great people. Family owned and operated. Service with a smile!
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Andrew H.
Decent Pizza, just decent. Not the best I have ever had, so I am shocked that this has received 5 stars from some yelpers. The atmosphere is nice and it was quiet the night I went there, both good things for me. I will try this again, but It is not worth a special trip.
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david w.
Great pizza! Can't wait to dine in and have something different.
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Jim L.
The stars are wrong; the ratings are mostly on target. Barely passable but convenient to the train. Trixie, you don't even THINK of going to or ordering take-out from a pizza place in the 'Burbs WITHOUT a coupon. BOGO's or Half-fies are common at most middle-of-the-road restaurants too. Now, Great places and diners are a different story. But this is Tree Guys. Bland place, bland pizza with thick, floury crust. And barely-21 (and barely sober) on the weekends is the norm. It just happens to be "in the area" and if you can catch someone over 40 to tell you the story of BEN'S, it might be worth a couple beers. Skip the pizza. By the way, about 4 miles up the road near Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Rds. (called Prospect in Itasca) is Coach's Corner.....the best place for wings in the area.
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Susan M.
i can't complain -- i had one night in the burbs and part of it was spent here. good vibe, good crowd, great pizza, cold beer, friendly staff -- all in the cute little historical district of itasca. i'll probably be back to meet the same friends.
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Mike G.
Was in there on Monday night for the Hawk game.Needless to say the place started to fill up in a hurry.With only 2 bartenders to work the bar and tables I thought getting a new drink would be impossible...Not ! The girls were the best Ive seen ! Ryan and Alex have my vote as the best servers in Chicagoland ( and very easy on the eyes )! Great food,drink and service with a smile,what more can you ask for ? I recommend Tree Guys for a quick drink or a nice dinner or pizza !
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Anthony C.
The pizza is good, and the bar is a fantastic place to hang out with friends, play darts, or watch a game. The high rating is more for the bar and atmosphere than for the food.
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Trixie K.
I stopped in here with a friend upon the recommendation of my hairdresser. Good suggestion, Juan! We came in for a late lunch and were still warmly received. The place is small but cozy. It's conveniently located across from the Metra station in Itasca. Our luck couldn't have been better since they were running a special that day--buy one pizza get one free! What? I need to eat in the suburbs more often. I never find deals like that in the city. The pizza was quite good. The crust was crispy, the cheese gooey, and the veggies fresh. If you're in the neighborhood don't miss having a meal here. I would love to go back next time I'm out this way to try something else on the menu.
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Renato P.
Tried this place twice when I was looking for the best pizza place in my old neighborhood. This was a several years back so bear that in mind. The crust was too thick and heavy for my taste, the main reason I didn't like the pizza. The sausage was decent but a bit bland, not enough spices. I suppose it is decent enough to order from here again but I found several places I liked better. You could do worse than this place.
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Andy M.
The pizza here is not that great. The place is often crowded with ignorant drunks and the age of the crowd looks barly twenty one on the weekends. During the week people come for lunch and there is a little more room. If they ever widen irving park road this place will be history and it will be no great loss. It is also too close to the Metra train station and it can be noisy during the week. This place is not worth anything.
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rob v.
What can i say, i have lived in Itasca my whole life, so this place is kind of like home. haha. I do not go there too often though, but the bar can be fun. The pizza is okay, but it's all about the Hifi lounge!
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Jill G.
Nice atmosphere....we were excited to try it! We asked if we could sit in the bar while we waited for a table...."no problem, I will come and get you" the nice man told us. A few cocktails later we decided to see if we had been forgotten and skipped over...sure enough, we were crossed off the list. No problem....they apologized and sat us immediately. An awesome shrimp cocktail and 2 bread baskets later we anxiously awaited for our personal sized (10 minutes to cook) pizzas. We waited for 1 hour and finally decided to ask for our bill. The waitress clearly forgot to put our order in and did not fess up. The man who kindly seated us was now irritated and blamed us!! "what am I supposed to do with the pizzas?" I don't know, how about you give them to us for free? No such luck..........we were outta there and will most likely not return. Disappointing as we were looking forward to a new place!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner 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 : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Tim C.
Was shocked they were empty when i walked in at lunch time, made me wonder if i was making a bad choice for a bite to eat. Happily i can say i made the right choice. Pizza had a real nice crisp crust, fresh toppings and very reasonable prices. Not sure if i will be in Itasca again anytime soon, but if so i would definitely come back.
(4)John G.
Party of 10 for a kids bday and these guys really accommodated us and were top notch dealing with a party of many young kids mayhem. Hats of to them because they were patient , kind , and always checking in on us. I called ahead to let them know we'd be coming at 8pm and though they do not do reservations they let us know what the scene would he like and there should be plenty of room available. They also handled the bday cake we had and brought it out timely and wirh the candles as instructed. We ordered 3 xl pizzas which were more than enough (even brought home left overs ). The pizza thin crust was good especially the bbq chicken . Ordered a few drinks here and there for the adults and it was still under 100 total. Overall: service is great with a smile and pizza that will do the job
(5)Laura C.
Thought we would stop in before we went to Church Street Brewery. We arrived just after two. We entered from the back which could have been the front. It was a little confusing. We saw the huge lunch buffet that everyone talks about. Two ladies behind the buffet called to us and said we could sit anywhere. I would say service is "cold" and not welcoming. They were serving indoors and in the patio. Maybe short staffed. But it didn't stop a "sit down" with someone I assumed as the owner and a family member regarding legal problems. My review is based on the food. If service had been welcoming, this experience would have been a four. We could not try the buffet for $7.95 because it ended at 2pm. Hubs ordered a burger and I ordered linguine w white clam sauce. Dinner salad to start. Hubs wanted an Arnold Palmer but they couldn't do it at the time bc they had no unsweetened ice tea. He had water. They have Pepsi products. I ordered diet Pepsi. When we ordered food, our server asked "fries or chips". My hubs asked what do u suggest which was met w awkward silence and kind of an eye roll. WTH?! So. I don't think we will dine in anymore. I may order pizza for pick up to eat at our favorite brewery nearby.
(2)Herbie T.
I moved to Itasca this January and was pleasantly surprised to find a local pizza joint so close by. Been in about 8 times and ordered out about 6 times and every time we love the food and they have a good selection of beers to boost. Friday lunch buffet is cheap and decent options. The bar definitely has a "dive bar" feel, but much cleaner and awesome food. The restaurant is also nice and has a great outdoor patio. The pizza is a bit expensive, but it is well worth the price! My recommendation, thin pepperoni pizza or the burger sliders.
(5)Theresa M.
My family went here for dinner tonight and we are glad that we did. The Tree Guys favorite pizza, which contained spinach, garlic, and Romano cheese, tasted quite good and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The individual size was easily large enough to share-i took more than half of it home. My children got pasta, and both dishes were fresh and flavorful, especially for pasta dishes. Service was about 10 minutes too slow. The restaurant was half full so I'm not sure why. That is the only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star review. We will go back again and if service improves, I will update this review.
(4)Mike B.
Very good pizza and food at a fair price. I came on a Tuesday and it was a BOGO pizza. Dine in only. Ate in the bar and the bartenders and servers were top notch!! Never waited for a beverage.
(4)Kyle S.
Have visited this place multiple times and overall a solid experience. This evening we brought my mother in law along whom is very easy going. Ordered a medium, extra crispy veggie pizza, thin crust and it hit the spot! Overall great atmosphere, prices and all around good place to dine!
(4)Tom H.
Went with my with my wife for a drink on the patio on a nice summer night . We sat there for 10 minutes. Busboy passed us 3 to 4 times and the waitress at least 5 times. No one acknowledged our presence. I don't mind waiting. A hello would be nice. Walked out.
(1)Joseph B.
Three Guys has fantastic Pizza and most of the rest of the food is top notch as well. I really like what they did with the remodeling. As a sports bar, they've got very good placement of TV Screens so you can see the game of your choice. My only complaint is that their wine is a little pricey.
(5)Sarah S.
I've been to Tree Guys a few times as it's always the last stop on an annual train pub crawl I go on. It's a great Itasca style divey pizza bar joint. They have some surprisingly good beers on tap & on bottle. Much better than I would expect from this kind of pub. Plus, they have Craft Street brews and I give them major props for supporting the most local brewery them all in Chicagoland. The bathrooms here are disgusto. Even more gross is I usually end up using the guys' bathroom because the ladies' one has long lines...and the boys' bathroom is just---ugh. yuck. Service is always meh here. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to Tree Guys however once you're in here, it's always a great time. A lot of locals go but they are the friendly drunk kind that is cool with chatting with everyone. Another surprise is their pizza is actually quite good! Tastes even better after a few drinks! Yum! Prices are good, their beer is good, good specials, I'll keep on coming back to Tree Guys.
(4)Joshua W.
Declious pizza, great service and fair prices. What more could you ask for? Both the deep dish and the stuffed are both good, but go with the stuffed because not all places do it as good as them!
(4)Matt S.
Have you ever been to Itasca Illinois? Very nice and quaint place. Much like Tree Guys Pizza Pub. Today I had the lasagna and I have to say other than being just luke warm when it was served it was very nice. The tomato sauce is VERY nice and reminiscent of homemade. I also happened to sneak a taste of my kids Pizza Burger and it was also very nice. Much warmer than the lasagna too. Overall a very nice dinner... Just crank up the food warmers next time.... Especially when it's 55 degrees outside!
(4)Sandra G.
Nothing special about this place - doesn't look clean plus specific smell like in an old old house. Food is just average but the prices to
(3)R. M.
This place is great! Excellent food and good atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and they have a wide variety of dishes. The pizza is the best.
(4)AJ M.
Small local sports bar. My friends have been coming here for a while. They have pretty good prices, fun to watch sports and has a homey yet dive bar feel. But other then that this place doesn't really stick out to me. The pizza is supposed to be really good, it's not bad but nothing special. Nothing wrong with this place but if u don't live around here not worth driving to.
(3)Rawlins R.
This is a small restaurant/bar located close to the Itasca train station. We came here for lunch and I chose the buffet option. If I'm visiting a place for the first time I like to choose the buffet so I can get a feel for a lot of the offerings the place has in one visit. It is affordable, about 8-9 bucks. We sat outside on the patio but they do offer seating inside. It can get kinda cramped inside with booth seating along the window, a row of tables in the middle and the buffet in front of the cashier counter. They had pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salad. I had a little of everything and was somewhat satisfied. We go to a lot of places around work and this was my first time being here. It wasn't bad and I would consider coming again considering the price and selection was decent.
(3)Mylo B.
My friends and I have been coming here forever but sadly I think that may be coming to an end. The food quality has declined so much that about the only thing enjoyable now is the pizza. It seems that this place is only good for a drink.
(2)Kristen G.
Tree Guys is a staple for any Itasca resident. Their pizza is great, the waitstaff is friendly, and their appetizers are delicious as well. They have weekly deals on pizza and wings and the place is a favorite of locals.
(5)Michelle F.
3? 4? 3.5 Stars? I don't even know, I can't decide!! The service was just OK. Our waitress was there...that's about it. Not friendly, not putting forth any more than she had to, just...present. Eh, I've had better in the service department. However, the food was also just "ok" as well. The patio was really nice to sit on on a nice summer evening in June. It was large and spacious and very popular with the locals! I got the pasta with vodka sauce, my daughter got the kid's mac n cheese, and everyone else got pizza. The pizza was ok. That's about the only good thing about the meal. The kid's mac n cheese was Kraft. Good, but not worth the price considering it's $1 for a box. If you're paying that much for mac n cheese at a supposed Italian restaurant, I don't expect it to be out of a box... My pasta came with soup--I tried the pasta e fagioli soup, and it was NOT good. It tasted like bean soup. WAY too heave on the beans, and the broth wasn't that good, either. So the base is bad, the ingredients are bad. I only took about three bites. Luckily, it was free, otherwise I would have been very disappointed! The actual pasta was just ok, too. The vodka sauce wasn't the best, but it was definitely edible. I have my favorite vodka sauce, and this place didn't come close, unfortunately. The pizza was good, though. And I didn't pay, otherwise my review might have been lower! I would come back to try some different things, but not on my own dime ;)
(3)Lori S.
Sad to say but the recent changes have weakened this place. If you want a good drink or a pizza cooked like you order it, come in the weekend. Rosa is awesome!
(1)Angela P.
There is never anywhere to park, the food is ok if you don't have to walk a block first to get to it
(2)Jules H.
Impressive! This place has a sweet deck! And great pizzas! And daily drink specials. I wish they were my neighbors! We started with a fresh Italian salad, heaped with cheese, meats, olives, cucumbers, pepperchini...great house dressing, oil, vinegar, herbs. The pizza here is delightful. Huge pizza menu, we were quite sated with pepperoni, and 2 beers. I really like this place. If the Sopranos were from Itasca they'd own this place, or at least dine here.
(4)Joseph L.
Pretty good food for the price. Remodeled and comfy. Not as loud in the bar as it used to be. I can't remember having a bad meal. I've been here 50 times, pretty consistent service and food.
(4)Joe I.
Planes, trains, and automobiles. It was a beautiful day in downtown Itasca today. The sun was shining, a clean breeze was blowing, and the 3 fore mentioned modes of transportation were audibly and visually on top of you while eating lunch on the deck at Tree Guys. At one point the train was blowing, an airplane was approaching, cars were streaming by, and a truck was backing up somewhere. Most people would find it annoying, but I think it creates some much needed pauses in lunch time conversations where you CAN ACTUALLY EAT...remember, that's what we came to do when we arrived...EAT! Been here several times, and today's visit was typical. This is a bar. They serve bar food. Burgers, pizza, fried food, and then some salads. It's all decent bar food, but I wouldn't go any further than that. Not the best, or the worst. So a solid stuck in the middle 3.
(3)Carrie K.
Tree Guys is our favorite place to eat as a family! We have had many pizza places in the area and Tree Guys tops them all! We have catered multiple times from there as well and people always love their food!
(5)Ron S.
Tree Guys is starting to become a habit. Why? 1) TWO Church Street Brews on-tap along with a few other good craft brews. 2) Very good food. Had the Cajun Chicken Slammers special on Saturday and it was delicious. The food has been consistently good since we re-discovered Tree Guys. 3) Great daily drink specials. Example: Saturdays are $3 "You Call It". Now you're talkin'! 4) Prices that won't break the pocket book.
(5)Eileen B.
Pretty good food ... but horrible ownership. I left my debit card there by accident. I called and they said they found it. When I got there later, they had shredded it. Left me high and dry with no cash and no apology. This is not the first instance with this guy. Last time, he wanted to charge me a surcharge on two-for-one pizza night because I didn't eat my whole pizza. This place is operated by morons.
(1)Louis R.
Deep dish pizza Cheap vodka sodas... $3 cheap Dive-y You ain't need more than this on a cold night
(4)Irma P.
This place has horrible service. Their food is ok. I ordered wings and they barely put sauce on them. They charge you for a little ranch, and for sauce on the side. Their drinks taste very watery. I will never come back here again. I was so disappointed but you can't do anything about it they just don't care. My plate was dirty and the waitress looked annoyed when I asked for a new one. All the counter ladies do is go outside and smoke even if it's busy they are so careless. Go to lou malnatis instead! Their service is better, and so is their food. The waitress doesn't ask you how your doing, they ignore you, they're rude and disrespectful. Basically you place your order and go up to pay and they force the tip on your check which they don't deserve for being so lazy and uncaring. The bus boys give you better service and that's really sad that they give you refills and bring you napkins because the waitress doesn't do her job. Save your money go somewhere that is worth it! This place is garbage.
(1)Vida Vina D.
Pizza is pretty good. The rest of the menu is not. My table ordered 4 different sandwiches, all of which were mediocre. All highly saturated in butter and oil. We also tried some appetizers which were not any different in taste.
(2)Jess F.
Great drink prices and the wings are just amazing and such a great price. It is hard to find a bar with good wings but they have the best. And would rather go here than buffalo wild wings. Pretty good pizza too!
(5)Jennifer S.
I had dinner at Tree Guys tonight with five other woman. A bunch of insurance professionals after an evening meeting looking for a tasty dinner. And that's exactly what we found. We wanted to sit in the dining room, but they were packed and there was nowhere for six of us to sit together. It was a Tuesday evening, so there was plenty of room in the bar. We sat in there. We ordered two large pizzas. Buy one, get one free (up to $12 off) on Tuesdays. This works. Unfortunately, the margarita pizza was over $25. I thought it was a mistake on the bill, but apparently it was right. The pizzas were good. The service was not. At all. Sitting in the bar seemed to mean that since we weren't chugging beers at the actual bar that we didn't deserve attention. Our quick dinner took way too long. From having to ask twice for menus to having to hunt down the waitress for the bill. Then there was some confusion about the drink special. One of the other gals asked about the special. It was a draft beer for $1.50 or something like that. She said that sounded good and ordered one. Her beer came in a bottle. The check came and the beer was $3.25. Obviously we should have said something when the drink special arrived in a bottle rather than a glass. But the waitress obviously misunderstood the original request. Annoying. Overall, I prefer Tree Guys for carryout pizzas. The crust is great, the sauce is nice and there are plenty of toppings in every bite.
(3)Gerri S.
Very good food, especially the stuffed pizza, good service. Don't come on Thursday nights and expect a peaceful dinner, its wing night and its full of kids. Besides that, very good.
(4)Gemma K.
I was brought here under duress, and I'm so glad because had I known the food was going to hit it out of the park I would have been a much more willing hostage. The food was wonderful. And so was the service. This little spot is sort of a pizza place/sports bar rolled up into one, very comfy, and a nice place to relax. I get a kick out of a man who, occasionally, likes to live dangerously and order for me. Tree Guys brings out the mellow in you. We loved the veggie with garlic thick crust. Despite being a "thin" fan, I really loved the thick crust ... seemed like it had an additional infusion of garlic, so the more the merrier. We waited a bit, but no problem. That gave me time to snoop at what the rest of the folks were engulfed in. The burgers looked phenomenal and a few of the pasta entrees I saw looked like something I would definitely get the next time. And next time there shall be. There is much to be said about finding little neighborhood joints that go the extra mile in flavor and food because there is always an additional silver lining: the price! Tanks a lot, Tree Guys. Molto bene!
(4)Jessica H.
First time here as it's on my way home from work. Pizza is the best I've had yet in the area! We ordered the fries dough. OMG... So good. I'm glad I picked this place for my birthday dinner. I look forward to ordering from them from now on! The girl that took my order as well as the one that rang me up were both very nice. It was a great experience and the food is phenomenal.
(5)Dan J.
Got the order wrong, wraps were bad and very over sauced. Cooks and staff were messing around while I waited for my carry out order. Yikes
(1)Bob R.
When people at my office want to go out to lunch together, this is a typical favorite. Located in beautiful downtown Itasca, IL, Tree Guys is located in an old building retrofitted as a restaurant. I would classify them as Italian - they are known for pizza and pasta, but have more traditional Chicago fare, salads, hot wings, etc. So, the selection is large. I've been there a few times and have tried their burgers, chicken sandwich and wings. During my visit last week I tried their burger for the first time. It is served on a regular hamburger bun, with lettuce, tomato and onion. You have a choice of side and I chose their home made potato chips. The burger was very good. Made perfectly medium, it was grilled and very juicy. The chips were also very good - they were not greasy and were not overly salty like so many chips are. The place is kind of a dump though. My impression is that it is clean, but it looks like it has not been redecorated since the 1950s. Perhaps that's how they keep their prices in line. But, discounting the appearance, the food is good and the prices fair. The service is also very good and this helps make the experience a good one.
(3)Brandon K.
Great food and Cassie, the bartender, was Great even though it was crazy busy I never had to wait for a beer or my food!!
(5)Jelena Z.
Tonight, I drove to Itasca to meet the bi-monthly NW Suburban Dinner club... only this time, we strayed geographically. And I'm so glad we did! Tree Guys is this totally homey slice of a restaurant. The menu is stacked with easy favorites done right: a wide range of apps, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pasta and of course their signature pizzas (thin, thick and deep dish). Regulars in our group mentioned the thick crust takes quite awhile to prepare, so I went with the heavily recommended Smokehouse burger. The half-pounder was perfectly cooked to medium as requested, and was topped with cheddar, bacon and BBQ sauce on a fresh bun. Loved the BBQ sauce... for some reason it reminded me of Arby's sauce (remember that?). A bit vinegar-y and thin. Don't forget to dip your hand-cut fries! And the housemade potato chips are also pretty spectacular. Our servers worked our table like a well-oiled machine and I wasn't left wanting for a thing (plenty of napkins, constant refills and check-ins). Next time I'll bring my pizza appetite! The best part? You can enjoy a great meal on the cheap without giving up quality.
(4)Kim M.
Recently relocated jobs and this place was recommended to me by a couple co-workers. I went on a Wednesday for the first time, to try the buffet. The buffet was REALLY small, a couple pizzas -- fish, a few salads. Wasn't impressed by it as compared to say, Aurelio's buffet. Out of the pizzas on the buffet, my favorite was the deep dish. Went back another time and just got the pizza and was really impressed. The sausage has a great flavor and the crust was nice and crispy. The sauce didn't give me heartburn which is always a bonus. :) The price was lower than what I'm used to so no complaints there! My only issue is that for lunch, the pizzas take forever to get out there so I feel kind of rushed eating. All that said, looking forward to when it's warm out so I can eat outside on their deck. All in all, good place. Check it out!
(4)Louis P.
Great pizza. Ate there with the family and loved it. Great service also. Nice outdoor deck.
(5)Rhonda S.
Visited Tree Guys on the advice of the Chicago Yelp forum. Very cute place, looks smaller than it actually is. I ordered the Tree Guys Favorite, 10 inch. In Chicago I noticed that I don't feel like a fat hog when leaving the pizza places where I ate. I appreciate that. The crust is thin, but not crackery, like a certain chain restaurant. The sauce isn't too sweet, or too spicy. The sauce is really good. The cheese, there was plenty, and it had good flavor. The spinach was carefully placed, and wasn't droopy. The service was AOK. I ordered iced tea, and it remained full. I thought the prices were reasonable, and I was pleased. What I really wanted was a rhinestone Tree Guy's Pizza shirt like the girls were wearing. Not available. I gave this place 5 stars cause it's certainly a huge step up from the resort hotel I was staying at. I didn't order bread sticks, or anything other than pizza. I didn't have much time, and I was very pleased they got the pizza out to me in time to eat it and enjoy it. The skateboard above the coat rack pretty much summed up the coolness of this restaurant. I will eat there again when I return to Itasca. Being from Kansas City, I really appreciated this establishment.
(5)Armando K.
I love tree guys pizza! I grew up in Chicago and was raised on some of the best pies you could try, and Tree guys pizza rates up there with some of the best, fresh crispy vegetables, nice crispy crunchy delicious slightly charred crust. As far as service goes it is always excellent, my drink is always full, and the waitresses are very friendly and don't fugget about you.
(5)Roseanne S.
This is an interesting place, but I'm a fan. It's a weird mix between nice Italian restaurant and dive bar/towny restaurant, if that makes sense. First, I'll review the restaurant. When you walk in the door, don't stand there like an idiot waiting for someone to seat you (that's what I did my first time and everyone was staring at me). You have to go up to the counter and someone will seat you from there. The food is really good. The cheeseburger sliders are awesome. They kind of taste like butterburgers but they are really delicious. I have yet to try their pasta or pizza, but I'm sure it's good. They really know how to cook their food well. Their chicken parmasan is great. They know how to bread it well so that you're not eating all bread and no chicken. I would also recommend getting the sandwich version of this. You will not regret it. My dad didn't like their ribs, but c'mon, who orders ribs at an Italian restaurant? Now the bar. I go here for Thursday night football since the bar has NFL network (score!). You can eat dinner at the bar instead of the restaurant. They have about 10 beers on tap and a full bar. As far as the environment? If you didn't know that it was part of Tree Guys, you would think this is a regular dive bar, and I guess it is. A lot of locals come here. There are also the usual drinking-since-10am guys who like to argue with fans of opposing teams, just for the hell of it. Who argues a Jets/Broncos game? Townies. It's funny to hear. If you want to sit, it may be difficult to find seats, but they'll free up eventually. I've seen kids here too. I don't really think you should bring kids to a bar, especially for their birthday, but hey, do what you gotta do. Overall, this place is good. Just don't go to the bar for a nice cocktail. For that, go sit in the restaurant.
(4)Aimee F.
I've been ordering pizza from tree guys since I was a little kid. I truly think they have the best thin crust in the area. I also love the bar. It's a cozy chilled out place. It's the kind of place that you can feel pretty comfortable the entire time you're there and everyone around you does too. This place meets all my expectations for a great neighborhood bar. The only reason they're missing a star is because the service is always just mediocre and the women's bathroom is kind of awkward.
(4)Tobin h.
Tree Guys was a pleasant surprise with great value, friendly service, and good food. I expected it to be a divey pizza joint but it was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The menu had some fabulous options and I hear the lunch buffet is good. I had a beef sandwich that was outstanding and the Minestrone soup was a great compliment to my sandwich. I definitely recommend the Tree guys side of the building.
(4)Amanda V.
I've eaten here way too many times and each time I ask myself why I always go back. The servers just downright suck. They couldn't be nice if they tried. I get sick every time I eat here. If you're looking for a nice long trip to the bathroom, this is your place.
(1)Zaneta S.
We were staying at the Westin in Itasca (3rd weekend in March 2012) but I forgot to leave the review then. However, we wanted something quick and simple...preferably pizza or wings. We initially tried to order from Lou Malnati's but could not get through to place an order, so of course, we went on Yelp. After reading the reviews and seeing what they had to offer, we decided to give it a try. Sholl' hate it! I wish we had waited to get through to our favorite place. :( This review is a combination of customer service and food. I wish we could give "negative" stars...I really do, but 1 will have to suffice. I can't remember the last time I've been treated so shabbily at an establishment. My husband and I drove there...on a Friday evening...in hopes of getting a quick bite to eat. We planned to pick our food up and take it back to the hotel. When we got there, it was busy (of course) but we were totally ignored to the point where I had to get someone's attentions to even get a menu to look at. No one acknowledged our presence in the least. Walking past, hurrying away, no one spoke, smiled, or inquired if we needed help. We went to stand at the cash register so as to get further information and/or ask question about an item on the menu. I started to speak to one of the ladies on wait staff and she walked away...while I was speaking to her! To make a long (and painfully ridiculous) story short, after much ado, we finally got someone to take our order. We went across the street to Starbucks, got our drinks, drank, dawdled, and dragged back over to pick up our order. When we got back (approx. 20-25 min. later) we had the same issue. We had to "grab" someone's attention to ask about the status of our order. Even after saying it was about to be ready, we still had to wait. At this point, due to the blatant rudeness and disregard, I was annoyed beyond measure, but hated to cancel the order and ask for our money back (plus we were hungry). I wish we had. Once we finally received our order, there was nothing remarkable about it. The chicken was bland (and the sauce was not good...major disappointment) and the pizza was so-so...at best. I truly value consideration and customer interaction, even if you are busy. It was inexcusable to be treated like that in an establishment where we spent our money. After reading the reviews, we were looking forward to experiencing food from some place different. Although the food was nothing to write home about, the service (or lack thereof) left a sour taste in our mouths, and made it even less enjoyable. So you want my honest opinion? I'll give it to you. Combined with the horrific customer service, too-long wait, sub-par food, I feel like we wasted time...and money, and have no desire to go back...ever.
(1)Mike O.
It may only be Tree Guys, but it's 5 stars in my book. This was the destination of our November NW Suburban Dinner group. I selected it based on Renita M's recommendation and we certainly found a great place. Before we even got here, I wasn't sure how things would work out, as they don't do reservations on Tuesdays because they are so busy thanks to the 2-for-1 pizza special that day. Well, after talking to one of the Tree Guys, Anthony, I got there early to stake out a spot and to my pleasant surprise, they had a series of tables joined to accommodate our group. Inside, it's not that big of a dining area but it is not cramped either. There is a fish tank on the counter as you come in. The walls are decorated with an Italian theme throughout the place. As I sat there waiting for the rest of the group to arrive, I was amazed at their diverse menu. It's not just pizza. There's burgers, hot sandwiches, seafood, pasta and all sorts of appetizers, soups and salads. In this idle time, I had to conduct a series of tournament style elimination rounds in my brain as I pitted menu items against each other to decide what to order. Pasta Fagioli soup had no chance against the overpowering might of the 3-meatball sandwich. Likewise, the beef & sausage combo towered over the pasta dishes that I pondered. But in the end, perhaps by an upset, the jalapeno-parmesian burger prevailed, beating out the mushroom-swiss burger in its own division. A real Cinderella story... if Cinderella were a burger patty with all sorts of spicy things on it. I don't think there was a bad thing on their menu. I had some of Alice's calamari appetizer. I also got me some cheesy garlic bread which had a thick layer of melted mozzarella on top. I got a look at Aimee's pasta fagioli and it looked amazing too. My burger was certainly a winner, with a coating of parmesian covering spicy pickled jalapeno slices. And the red onion slices on top packed a potent combination of flavor and heat between the buns. I saved room for dessert and went for the tiramisu, which is my benchmark for Italian restaurants. Definitely big enough for two people, I saved some for home. The flavor was rich and cake-like, not too coffee-ish like at some places. Blooms of whipped cream adorned it from all sides. Service was great the entire night, as we got our food and drinks quickly and the staff took good care of us. Tree Guys is a great place in the heart of Itasca and I certainly will stop back here if I am in the area for lunch or dinner.
(5)Melissa A.
Their pizza is awesome and I love the atmosphere. I am a local and have been going there for years. Just an FYI, the owner is currently adding square footage to house brand new bathrooms and also giving the bar an update. So for all of the divey comments, you should revisit at the end of June...looking forward to the new and improved!
(5)Danny Y.
This place may not look like much, but they offer a pretty good buffet on Fridays for just $8. Not sure what they normally serve, but what I saw was a fair variety made up of Italian sausage, beef, chicken wrap, pizza, fish, salad, and watermelon. Considering everything was above my normal expectations from buffets, I left happy and with money in my pockets. Verdict: Better than your average buffet, and great service at the bar.
(4)Hollie K.
Great food, great prices, great staff!! Went to this Pub for dinner, would come back again if in the area.
(5)M F.
We come here to see friends and have fun. The pizza is always good. Being Friday we went for fish fry. 5 of 8 of us ordered fish fry. Then after submitting our order we were told us they were out of fish. So they all made other choices. They got there dinners but she forgot to put in the other 3 unchanged items. So we waited a bit. Then I found fish in my sandwich that I did not order. The shrimp was very good but the rest just ok. We will be back but just for pizza and fun. Our server took half off our bill to make up for the dinner. And it definitely did. Also, bathroom on bar side did not have toilet paper or paper towels.
(3)Andrea M.
Our department lunch today was from Tree Guys and I ordered a beef sandwich w/ fries. The sandwich had absolutely no juice and the beef wasn't good either. The best thing were the hot peppers. The bread was literally DRY. I've had their pizza in the past as well and even that's just ok. Maybe I'm spoiled by living around pretty much all great food/restaurants (in the city) but Tree Guys is another reason why I can say the food around this area; Itasca & Elk Grove Village is horrible!!
(1)Jonathan C.
Freshly fried hot wings. Spicy crispy all Thursday. Two for forty cents.
(4)Jean K.
Living in Chicago, we have a lot of choices when it comes to Pizza. In the burbs, it's a different story, GOOD pizza places are extremely hard to come by, unless you eat at a chain like Giordonos, or you stumble upon something good. Tree Guys is that stumble upon place. My inlaws eat here every Tuesday for their buy 1 get 1 free deal - that's right...buy one pizza - get another free - no coupon needed. Although we don't go with them every week...we have eaten here quite a few times. Their service is attentive, cute little pizzeria, and a fun bar to grab a few drinks and play darts in the back. Their pizza has some of the freshest ingredients that I have had on a pizza. The crust is crisp and the sauce is not overly sweet ...followed up by just enough cheese. If you're in their neighborhood, try these Tree guys out - you just may be surprised on this little hidden jem.
(4)Oxa L.
Great place! Great food! Chilling atmosphere. I love there patio, very cozy and relaxing. The prices are cheap, the portions are big! Also nice variety on a menu items, selection would make anyone happy!
(5)Renita M.
Since being the first to review Tree Guys (two updates ago), we've been back many times and also gotten carryout a number of times. Yes, we live quite close by, but there are a lot of restaurants nearby -- and this is one of our favorites. It's hard to go wrong. It's a cute, homey place in a historic building in downtown Itasca, which is rather reminiscent of Mayberry. The staff is friendly and really on top of things and the menu is full of Italian favorites, pizza and comfort-food goodness. Pizza ratings follow, but I have to say that their sandwiches and burgers are quite possibly the real star; some of the best burgers in the burbs and served with house-made chips or hand-cut fries. Deep Dish (four stars): Sauce: Chunky, zippy, not too sweet. Great flavor. 5 stars. Cheese: Not oozing, but plentiful, with a great stretchy cheesy flavor. Yum. 4 1/2 stars. Crust: Eh. Not amazing, needs some buttery-ness, but not bad either. 3 stars. Thin Crust: Bit crispy, plenty of cheese, decent crust. Overall, 4 stars. Thick crust is much the same, but takes a lot longer to cook and has a bready, chewy crust. I'd stick with the deep or thin.
(4)John L.
Great Place!! (4.3819661stars) We ordered the Tree Guys Favorite. We all loved it. I really like this place and was glad to be back. It was fun. Tree Guys is located next to the Itasca train station. We made a stop here on the way home from the city. The service was great, They were all eager to serve. No doubt a reflection of good management. You have a good thing going Anthony...Keep it up.!!!
(4)Melissa H.
I can't even review them for their food because we never had the opportunity to eat here and I'll tell you why. It's 7:00 Friday night, April 12th. My son and I wanted some pizza and I had always wanted to try this place. It's a Friday night and it's packed. I enter through the back and I'm along with a bunch of other people that are "waiting". There's a counter with 2 girls and 1 woman. One is answering phones, one is on a computer and I discover through asking that the "woman" was the hostess. Now I'm standing at the counter kind of surveying the crowd and how busy they are patiently waiting for someone/anyone to acknowlege I am standing here and maybe a "can I help you?" A good 15 minutes goes by. Then the "hostess" proceeds to call out a name. I ask her "are you the hostess?". I get a snotty "YES!". Allrighty then. She's already set the tone for me. I tell her party of 2 and my name. I wait another 10 minutes and decide you know...I don't really think this is starting out good and it's probably not going to end much better. I realize it's a Friday night and you are busy but Customer Service goes a long way in getting people to frequent your business and/or come back. Can't say that I will. Maybe the bar is better?
(1)katie V.
Can you find any more incompetent waitresses? If you order pizza by the slice it is usually really old and stale. The Pub side is trash, but the restaurant is a step up from Pizza Hut. Barbecue Pizza is good. It seems like the same townies are always at the bar.. You know the ones who are 26 and still live in their parents basement. The waitress refused to tell my friend the specials. They usually give popcorn to the patrons- the other night the waitress didn't feel like making any after we even asked for some several times (she just dismissed the request). Try not to order any drinks that may take any measurement or special instructions to make, they will disappoint you. Stick to beer or something simple so that they don't jack it up so bad.
(1)Tony R.
The lunch buffet on Wednesdays and Fridays is awesome. The deep dish pizza is great, and they also have a fantastic fried chicken salad. My work has ordered regular thin crust pizzas too (also featured in the buffet), and they are good but the deep dish is way better. I've never been there for boozing, and I'm not sure I'd really want to. It's a little dive-y on the inside. The buffet is definitely worth a visit though.
(4)Dave M.
Highly recommend. Pizza is excellent, service is fast, and outside patio is awesome. We ordered a thick XL pizza. Sauce is not sweet and pizza is very filling. It was just me and the wife so we ended up bringing home lots of left overs. For a one topping XL thick crust pizza and 4 beers it only cost us around $33 and we had a great time sitting outside. Service is great with lots of friendly staff on hand to take care of you. Will definitely be going back.
(4)Michael M.
Great small town atmosphere, good TV's all around, friendly staff, and good food. You can't go wrong at Tree Guy's Pub.
(5)Demetri K.
The pizza rocks! And the other food is great too! Come in on Tuesday and get a great deal on pizza and beers! I wish I had more time on Tuesdays to get out there! Defiantly give them a try!
(4)Purvi-Sonia D.
Love this place. It's a bit small but perfect hangout spot in Itasca. The staff is great and food is even better especially their pizza is too die for.
(5)Kelly O.
Great gluten free and regular pizza! Wish they would put on their menu they have gluten free pizza so people would know. The gluten free crust tasted great!! Definitely going back there!!!! Other people I was with said their regular pizza was also very good.
(5)Jenise L.
Ok pizza. The crust is pretty tasty, nice & crispy, but the sauce & cheese aren't great. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, maybe the atmosphere ups the ratings.
(3)Patty V.
Oh.my !! I met up with some Yelpers for a long overdue get together. I am not sorry I came to Tree Guys. Not sorry about the great company and good times and most definitely not sorry about the food! I sampled some of the Seafood Combo Appetizer and was sorry I did not get one of my very own. The Calamari was fresh,not the least bit rubbery,legs and all.The mussels were tender and the clams were not gritty. These bad boys were all done up and served in a rich,garlicky tomato sauce that came with a few wedges of garlic bread for sopping up the sauce,but not nearly enough bread. Holy Mother of Pearl....had I been in the privacy of my own home,I would have bathed in that sauce.It was that good! I ordered the Tree Guys Favorite pizza....yum,yum and yum! The thin crust pizza has Ricotta,spinach and garlic generously distributed on it.I am a fan!Another at our table tried a slice and he said he was sorry he did not get that pizza. Yes......Tree Guys will see me again and soon,I hope! Service was good and the food was even better. Prices were reasonable and the menu has a lot to offer.Right across from the Metra station, so even city folks can make the trip! Place was VERY crowded on a Tuesday,partially because of the buy 1 pizza get another free special on Tuesdays.but also because they serve good food at a good price.We will be back!
(5)Beth G.
At first sight, the pizza looks to be delicious. By first bite though, it's glaringly obvious that there is something missing. Flavor. The husband used to say that he never met a pizza that he didn't like. Until he had one here, and this comes from a man whose middle name should be Bland. I think if they just used some spices to flavor up their sauce a bit, the pizza has the potential to be decent. Until then, though, I would rate the pizza two stars at most. That said, the rest of their food that has been sampled is, like the rating system here says, A-OK. The combo appetizer plate combines poppers, onion rings, fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, and fried zucchini and comes with 3 dipping sauces. Munch sparingly or you could find yourself close to being full by the time the dinner comes out. This is a great starter! My friend says the wings are very tasty. I don't eat wings, but I believe her. She's a wings whore, after all, and knows good wings. The "Tree Guys Slammer" trio of mini-cheeseburgers are cute, but almost all bun, so I suggest you pass on them. Rib eye steak sandwich was a tad too fatty for my liking, but once I cut all the gristle away, it was tender and cooked exactly to my liking. Ribs are what you would expect to find in a suburban pizza place. In other words, don't come here and order ribs if you are a ribs whore. Fried dough for dessert? The hell you say!
(3)Mike M.
This place had great tasting pizza and cheese sticks. I want to go back and try the pasta dishes. They looked really good. Give this place a try.The place is cozy,can be crowded but fun. Everyone is friendly there
(4)Carmella P.
Great pizza at a good price - especially on Tuesdays! Thick or thin, makes no difference, the sauce is well balanced and toppings are multitudinous. Other Italian dishes can be hit or miss, but generally are prepared well. There's a dish called "Rigatoni Carbonara" - pasta with sauteed onions and bacon in a creamy white cheese sauce - that has enough cholesterol to kill a horse, but believe me, if you live through it, you'll love every bite.
(4)M M.
So my wife and I have eaten here plenty and have always had good experiences. Tree Guys is primarily a pizza place, and while the pizza is plenty good, what really sets it apart for me is... everything else. First of all, the burgers are probably the best around. Great juicy meat, always cooked just right, and a nice freshly baked bun. I'm personally a fan of the Smokehouse Burger that has finely shredded melted cheddar, bacon, and BBQ sauce. It's just amazing. Their side dishes are great too. Wonderful hand-cut fries that are always just the right texture and nearly perfect hand-cut potato chips are your choices and you can't go wrong with either. I've always had the pizza burger, which is pretty excellent and their other sandwiches, especially the chicken parmesan, are all great. As for the pizza, it's not slouch itself. The thin crust is an all around good experience, top to bottom. The deep dish is probably the best kind they have, a solid A-/B+. Not my all time favorite, but near the top of my list. They also have a "thick crust" which is pretty good, but takes almost as long as the deep dish to cook and isn't different enough from the thin to make it worth the time. Either stick with the thin or if you're preparing to wait awhile get the deep. So overall, this is one of my favorite local places. Dine in, carry out, it doesn't matter, you get a good meal here.
(4)Tom K.
The pizza is bland and not that great. An individual pizza is 8 bucks and it serves 2-3. Stick to something else on the menu. There is hardly any parking space; I had to walk a half block to get in once the lot filled up. And I couldn't figure out how to get into the dining area. I've experienced better.
(2)J P.
Came here for the second time. This time we actually ordered the pizza. The first time i had their brownie dessert which was superb but I could not get over the delicious smell of the pizza! If you go on Tuesdays, it is buy one get one free, which is awesome! The environment makes me feel like I am in a filthy college bar back at U of I. (which isn't a bad thing for me but I'm sure it could be for families). It is always kind of chilly because people keep opening and closing the door to get their smoke breaks in ...multiple times, it is LOUD, people are drunk, buzzed, playing loud drinking games or watching the game. Seems exactly like a college bar and not a great place for a family to eat because it can get kind of rowdy. I'm sure earlier in the day it isn't like this. But this was around 8pm during a Bulls Game. Despite the draft and the loudness, dirty bar floors, and the overall bar feel, it still gets somewhat cozy, and I'm assuming even more cozy once you start drinking! :_ Our waitress was nice but really rushed. On to the food..we ordered a giardinara pizza and anthony's special (giardinara and garlic) and, trust me, the anthony's special was WAY better, it SMELLED SO GOOD, but you must be a garlic lover! The anthonys special tasted amazing, while the plain giardinara, was whatever. They charged us a $2.00 to take home the pizza if you do not finish it there, we took the whole anthonys special pizza home with us and so it was basically like buy one , get one for $2.00 if you take it home or buy one get one free if you finish it all there! The beers were cheap too, $2.00 for a pint! They have pretty good deals/specials through the rest of the week as well but Tuesday seems to be the most popular! The menu is also pretty extensive so it is hard to choose just one to two things!
(4)Peter S.
One of the better pizzas in the area, but expensive. Wide ranging menu, pastas are very good.
(4)Charmaine M.
Excellent food,great people. Family owned and operated. Service with a smile!
(5)Andrew H.
Decent Pizza, just decent. Not the best I have ever had, so I am shocked that this has received 5 stars from some yelpers. The atmosphere is nice and it was quiet the night I went there, both good things for me. I will try this again, but It is not worth a special trip.
(3)david w.
Great pizza! Can't wait to dine in and have something different.
(4)Jim L.
The stars are wrong; the ratings are mostly on target. Barely passable but convenient to the train. Trixie, you don't even THINK of going to or ordering take-out from a pizza place in the 'Burbs WITHOUT a coupon. BOGO's or Half-fies are common at most middle-of-the-road restaurants too. Now, Great places and diners are a different story. But this is Tree Guys. Bland place, bland pizza with thick, floury crust. And barely-21 (and barely sober) on the weekends is the norm. It just happens to be "in the area" and if you can catch someone over 40 to tell you the story of BEN'S, it might be worth a couple beers. Skip the pizza. By the way, about 4 miles up the road near Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Rds. (called Prospect in Itasca) is Coach's Corner.....the best place for wings in the area.
(2)Susan M.
i can't complain -- i had one night in the burbs and part of it was spent here. good vibe, good crowd, great pizza, cold beer, friendly staff -- all in the cute little historical district of itasca. i'll probably be back to meet the same friends.
(4)Mike G.
Was in there on Monday night for the Hawk game.Needless to say the place started to fill up in a hurry.With only 2 bartenders to work the bar and tables I thought getting a new drink would be impossible...Not ! The girls were the best Ive seen ! Ryan and Alex have my vote as the best servers in Chicagoland ( and very easy on the eyes )! Great food,drink and service with a smile,what more can you ask for ? I recommend Tree Guys for a quick drink or a nice dinner or pizza !
(5)Anthony C.
The pizza is good, and the bar is a fantastic place to hang out with friends, play darts, or watch a game. The high rating is more for the bar and atmosphere than for the food.
(4)Trixie K.
I stopped in here with a friend upon the recommendation of my hairdresser. Good suggestion, Juan! We came in for a late lunch and were still warmly received. The place is small but cozy. It's conveniently located across from the Metra station in Itasca. Our luck couldn't have been better since they were running a special that day--buy one pizza get one free! What? I need to eat in the suburbs more often. I never find deals like that in the city. The pizza was quite good. The crust was crispy, the cheese gooey, and the veggies fresh. If you're in the neighborhood don't miss having a meal here. I would love to go back next time I'm out this way to try something else on the menu.
(4)Renato P.
Tried this place twice when I was looking for the best pizza place in my old neighborhood. This was a several years back so bear that in mind. The crust was too thick and heavy for my taste, the main reason I didn't like the pizza. The sausage was decent but a bit bland, not enough spices. I suppose it is decent enough to order from here again but I found several places I liked better. You could do worse than this place.
(3)Andy M.
The pizza here is not that great. The place is often crowded with ignorant drunks and the age of the crowd looks barly twenty one on the weekends. During the week people come for lunch and there is a little more room. If they ever widen irving park road this place will be history and it will be no great loss. It is also too close to the Metra train station and it can be noisy during the week. This place is not worth anything.
(2)rob v.
What can i say, i have lived in Itasca my whole life, so this place is kind of like home. haha. I do not go there too often though, but the bar can be fun. The pizza is okay, but it's all about the Hifi lounge!
(4)Jill G.
Nice atmosphere....we were excited to try it! We asked if we could sit in the bar while we waited for a table...."no problem, I will come and get you" the nice man told us. A few cocktails later we decided to see if we had been forgotten and skipped over...sure enough, we were crossed off the list. No problem....they apologized and sat us immediately. An awesome shrimp cocktail and 2 bread baskets later we anxiously awaited for our personal sized (10 minutes to cook) pizzas. We waited for 1 hour and finally decided to ask for our bill. The waitress clearly forgot to put our order in and did not fess up. The man who kindly seated us was now irritated and blamed us!! "what am I supposed to do with the pizzas?" I don't know, how about you give them to us for free? No such luck..........we were outta there and will most likely not return. Disappointing as we were looking forward to a new place!
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