Ach-N-Lou’s Pizza Pub
1592 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL, 60505
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Address :
1592 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL, 60505 - Phone (630) 898-2626
- Website https://www.achnlouspizzainc.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Pizza
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Bill C.
Very good pizza, and yes, it's completely non-smoking.
(4)Jeff F.
Pizza is great! and that is what this place is, a pizza joint. They have some other menu options but I have tried and won't try again. I have lived in the Chicago area my entire life and this is the greatest thin crust pizza around. Stick with the pizza and a pitcher of beer, and you can't go wrong.
(5)Eric J.
Great neighborhood pizza place. Best pizza in the west suburbs in my opinion. After more than 10 years, I've never had a bad meal at Ach N Lou's.
(5)Jason E.
Tasty pizza, loads of cheese and good sauce. Plenty of seating, though the wooden booths are kinda uncomfortable.
(5)Sarah E.
Love this local place. Take and bake is great for winter (I don't use oven in summer). Beware of molten bbq sauce if you get the bbq chicken.
(4)Carol B.
the pizza is good, but nothing special. this place is jam-packed all the time, but i don't know what all the fuss is about. perhaps they all know something i don't know.
(3)Gerell L.
I've been eating pie at this place since it opened in the 70's. It is the best thin crust around. Period. Papa Dels, in Champaign, may be the best deep dish on the planet but these guys do it right in thin. They hit a 10 95% of the time and even on an off night it's still a solid 8 1/2. They use top notch ingredients at you can taste it. I do agree with the previous write up though about the plastic picnic tables. Bad move. Bring back the wood!
(5)Julie A.
This is the best thin crust pizza I have ever had in my life! I highly recommend ordering their cheese pizza "well done". It's so good! Their sauce is fantastic. I wish they delivered, but as good as they are, it's worth it to go pick it up or eat there!
(5)Scott M.
I've been here a few times with mixed experiences ranging from 'good' to 'Great' . The last I was here was the only time I wasn't impressed with the Pizza. For some reason it tasted bland and almost like it had been frozen. The staff is usually nice, although once, the woman taking my order seemed impatient and bored; maybe it her off day. I've certainly had my share of those. I must say that the buffalo wings are some of the best I've had! Tender and Juice with just the right kick, I could enjoy the wings with no ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, which is a very good thing! My only want is for pizza to be a little more consistent and to have fountain drinks vs. canned. But, hey, it's a little family owned pizza joint who are more concerned with serving awesome pizza rather than aesthetics and mood lighting, which I am very okay with!
(3)Brian S.
Best thin crust pizza in the area, hands down!
(5)Manny S.
This place is pretty cool.... The pizza is awesome and while your waiting for the pizza... You can own your friends at pinball and loser has to pay!!!
(5)Len W.
Not bad, but not the best thin crust I've ever had. Prices are decent, and the service was nice. Best part for me was that they have Green River and DOG N SUDS Root Beer in bottles. I'll go back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I doubt I'd ever make a special trip there.
(3)Danielle S.
All I have to say is I'm a fan of pizza that you can take home in a bag (if anyone has been there they know what I mean!) or in other words they don't put it in a box. Anyways, the pizza is good,and its a got a very cute family owned feel . You can tell this place has been around for a long time and has the regular customers to prove it. Plus they serve pop in pitchers. I love that!!
(4)Dick W.
I don't know what it is about all these glowing reviews this place is getting. I fell for them. All of them. I wanted to like it, I really did. I was sick and tired of every suburban pizza place disappointing me by being a Rosatti's or tasting like it. I hoped this would be my pizza place. This place fell dreadfully short of any reasonable expectation. First of all my pizza not only didn't wow me, but it became more of a commitment or a matter of principle to eat it. It was after all, my dinner for that evening. The crust was like cardboard and the items on the pizza were wet and didn't taste fresh. It was like they took the pizza out of a freezer and baked it for me. If I wanted that, I would have paid $2 for a Tombstone. That reminds me, the pizza was pricy. I'm not against pricy pizza, so long as it tastes good. I prefer Pizza Now! or Papa John's, or even Domino's, so much as it pains me to say so. As bad as the pizza was, it was nothing compared to the wings. In the spirit of full disclosure, I consider myself as sort of a buffalo wing aficionado. Growing up about an hour outside of Buffalo, NY, I know what a buffalo wing should taste like. I know how they should be cooked. I might be a bit of a wing snob, yes, but I gave the wings here a chance. I asked a battle-worn lady behind the counter who talked to people like she owned or at least ran the place if their wings were any good. She assured me, yes. I should have asked if they were fried, but who asks if buffalo wings are fried? That's the only way they are made. The only debate about a buffalo wing is whether or not they are breaded, I got my pizza and wings to go or else I would have sent the wings back. When I got home I realized that they were not only baked, but I'm not sure if they were even cooked all the way. The skin was still loose and fatty, the chicken hot and slimy. There wasn't even enough sauce on them to coat. I choked down one and thought I had better try and eat another one to try and get my money's worth. Big mistake. Ach-N-Lou's is a complete waste of time, that is, unless you enjoy hot, wet, circles of garbage and soggy baked wings with skimpy sauce.
(1)Mike M.
My family and I used to go here all the time until we found Gario's Pizza on Montgomery Rd. They are both great places.
(3)William W.
Reminds me of south side pizza from my childhood!
(4)Alanna K.
I went here for the first time this past weekend. I always remember driving past it when going to the outlet mall, but I never think to stop there. It's located in a mini strip mall. I didn't think the inside would be as big as it was. The place was pretty crowded, and most of them were locals because I remember seeing them from my job. Anyways, a bunch of us were celebrating a friends birthday, and we got there just in time to nab 3 tables. This pizza place is one of those where you go to the counter and place/pay for your order, and then they call your name to come get it. A couple of people got the veggie pizza, and the others got a cheese and sausage pizza. I'm not a huge fan of thin crust, but I really liked this one. They also offer an ultra thin crust, which I'm assuming is more like the crackery version kind of crust. The pizza was DELISH! One of my friends told me that they use 100% real mozzarella cheese and such...boy was she right! The sausage and cheese pizza was so ooey gooey! And their actual sausage was good too. You know how sometimes sausage at pizza places can taste like poo in your mouth, or have too many fennel (sp?) seeds. So I guess to sum it up, it's a great place to have a good ol' pizza and beer....or pop...or h2o.
(4)D W.
Been around forever. Common pizza place, order at counter and pick up at counter. They do have carry out and frozen. Pizza is very good and some of the best in the area,. Rest of the food is ok, but stick to the classic pizza and pitchers. You won't go wrong.
(4)Iffy S.
Late review, but gotta do it.....This place is nothing close to great pizza. Sauce and sausage taste very bland. Gross! Owners attitude suck too.
(1)John P.
Great pizza..complacent management leaves you without any response or acknowledgement to any requests. Also...great deals on premade, frozen pizzas... these are hit and miss though, because sometimes the meat is rotten, having been out all day (i assume). When its right, its awesome.
(3)Ruperto R.
I went here for the first time and I love the pizza! Its a cool little place to go and hang out and talk and eat great pizza. Im a fan of great pizza and this one is very good. I dont know what else to say but to go and try it for yourself.
(4)Grant T.
Great little pizza place. We were driving home for Chicago when we stopped here. Great food, good prices, and large enough for groups.
(5)Renee S.
I've been a customer for about 15 years. It's great pizza and sandwiches are also good. Not a place to go if you like to be waited on. It is a bit self-service with ordering and picking up at the same counter. It doesn't matter, its all good.
(5)Jojo F.
Bleh. I can't believe I wasted calories on this. Heheh. My husband ordered a deep dish spinach and cheese pizza from Ach's this past Saturday. I was cravin' honest pizza that night. Bad choice. First, the pizza was not deep dish. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top, guys. Get it right. It was like gooey dough with a cardboard crust. Next. The pizza had spinach, mushrooms and (gasp!) bacon!? WTF? Like a surgeon, I picked the globs of flippin' bacon off. Gag. Gag twice. I managed to eat the pizza slices, yes 2 pieces. I was hungry. I became cranky. My chest hurt from the experience. My husband was fine with it. I could care less for this pizza.
(2)Princila M.
This place is GROSS! What is wrong with people? We stopped here because we were in the area (we live in Chicago) and were surprised by the rude counter service. I don't mind picking up my food but the service was just rude. The kitchen is in plain sight and it was dirty. The sauce is very bland and overly sweet. The quality of the cheese... Rubbery in texture, very low quality mozzarella. We ordered their house salad. We received packaged croutons and packaged salad dressing? Ridiculous. Horrible place, glad I don't live anywhere near it!
(1)Josue O.
Delicious old-school pizza pub! While they have burgers and sandwiches, the reason to come here is for the pizza. They serve thin crust pies, cut into squares, the old Chicago way. This pizza is loaded with toppings and tons of cheese, the sauce is tangy-sweet, the crust is crisp. Everything I love in a pizza! I've been coming here for years, so maybe being a regular helps, but the staff is extremely friendly, too. Oh, and they have beer I bottles and on tap. Excellent experience all around.
(5)Kate H.
Overrated. I was looking forward to trying this place after reading all of the rave reviews. I should have stuck with M&D's. Way too expensive for chewy crust and skimpy toppings that basically share one side of the pizza. Plus the woman at the counter was obviously having a bad day. If you're from Aurora, keep going, you obviously love crappy pizza and service with a scowl. If you've ever had pizza anywhere else take half of your money down the block. At least they cook theirs.
(2)Christopher B.
Let me first be clear about one thing.....I am not a pizza snob. I LOVE pizza and I LOVE little "hole in the wall" pizza joints. I will eat just about any type of pizza from just about anywhere! From frozen to gourmet I LOVE pizza! I am not picky about it! I also love to surf YELP and find places that I haven't tried before. I think everybody likes to try the "best" of something... SO, I went to this pizza joint on the recommendation of friends.....and YELP..... According to this site and the (current) 48 reviewers this pizza is considered one of the best in the area. Big Mistake. I don't know who these people are that are reviewing this place and giving it 3, 4, or 5 stars.... With all due respect to them I have to say that I disagree in every way possible. The pizza was so bad that I couldn't eat more than 2 slices. The sauce is thin, soupy and has a tomato ketchup sort of taste. I can't describe it as anything but bland. The pizza was undercooked and the crust was no better than your standard "Jack's Frozen Pizza." I guess the rest of the toppings were okay but for me if you have cruddy sauce you have a cruddy pizza. That goes the same for the pizza crust. As far as prices go....the place is a rip off! For a one large pizza with a couple of toppings I paid more than $25.00. Just for a sub-standard thin crust pizza! I didn't mind paying that price before I started eating the pizza. At that time I didn't realize what I had just purchased. I thought I was buying one of the area's best pizzas. After I started to dig in and realized what I was eating I started to get a little bit upset. I should mention that it was $25.00 without any drinks or appetizers. Ok....so after this experience I decided to give it another try. A couple of friends were jabbering on about how "wrong" I was about Ach-N-Lou's. They talked me into placing another order on a weeknight. The argument was that "maybe they were busy." When all was said and done, it was the same bad sauce, lousy crust and this time the toppings were burnt. At the end of the day.......They agreed with me.
(2)Vanessa R.
I was introduced to Ach-N-Lou's by my parents when I was a kid and it became my go to place for pizza as a teenager and now as an adult. I still go here often to meet up with friends over delicous hot pizza and a cold pitcher of beer. This is a VERY casual pizza joint; you arrive, place your order at the counter, find an open table, they'll call out your name when your pizza is ready, you pick it up at the counter. No-frills. Just good pizza.
(5)Sadie P.
Ach n Lou's!!! An aurora staple. It's been a family tradition of mine since I was a kid and I still come there. Pizzas great and so is atmosphere. Beware though finding a table on the weekends or after youth softball games is hard! Not your typical setup, and that's a good thing. Love this place!
(5)The J.
Crunchy crust, fresh/plenitful toppings, sweet sauce and lots of mozzarella cheese makes this the best pizza in the Aurora/Naperville area. It's so good, I drive 7 miles from Naperville to pick one up. They also have a dining area, with a counter in the back to order and pick up your food. No waitresses and no delivery. Just a really good pizza and some appetizers, pasta and sandwiches. They also have a limited bar and a freezer in the front loaded with frozen pizzas. Also, if you are a "wing junkie" like me, stick with the pizza.
(5)Joan R.
I requested Ach and Lou pizza for my Birthday. I really love the pizza and simplicity of the palor. Yummmmmm.
(4)Heidi K.
Ach-N-Lou's is awesome, no doubt about it. I come here for lunch, as it's right down the road from work and the food is good. The employees are extremely friendly and make you feel welcome. The interior is a nice mix of booth and table seating, but there's a bar and also gaming machines. This place certainly deserves to have "pub" in its name. It isn't overly bright in here unless you're near the windows. Closer towards the pickup counter and bar, the atmosphere is very pub-like. If you removed the restaurant portion, it would feel like a dive bar (that'd be awesome!) I love me a good dive bar and maybe that's why I love this place so much. The pizza isn't bad but the sauce is a little sweet for my liking; it's very similar to Braconi's pizza sauce. The toppings and cheese are quality though, and the pizzas are well cooked so no complaints there. The thin crust is my favorite. If you choose, you may purchase their pre-made pizzas to bring home and cook at your convenience. Every time I've visited, I've witnessed many patrons purchasing pizzas to bring home and cook later, so they must be good. I'm just a lazy cook when it comes to pizza and prefer delivery, but maybe I'll bring some home one day. Their Italian beefs are phenomenal. Why? Because they are the size of a football and they sit in your belly like one. You honestly will not need to eat for a while after consuming one of these bad boys. What I love about them is they put the hot peppers UNDER the beef, therefore keeping them in place while you eat. It's not your typical giardiniera either, but pickled peppers (small jalapeno or possibly serranos) sliced lengthwise. It's different, but damn it's good. I also chose to have it sweet topped; the bell peppers are raw and diced which was again different, but surprisingly good. Portillo's has nothin' on Ach-N-Lou's. Even though they have a bar, this place is family friendly and not somewhere to come, get drunk, and make a scene. I wouldn't say it'd be somewhere to hit up for a date (nothing fancy here) unless your date is into low key and casual. Good food, great vibe, friendly service. I'm a fan!
(4)Miss C.
Just tried Ach-N-Lou's pizza for the first time tonight. To be honest it is no better than any other pizza place I regularly order from. I usually order from Tony Weeds, Luigi's or Rosatti's. I picked up the pizza no more than 5 to 10 min. after it came out of the oven and 15 min. later by the time i got home the cheese was pretty hard even with the sauce piping hot underneath it. Service is great. Everyone was very nice. I'll just stick to the places that deliver near me.
(3)Terry S.
Old school pizza. Just your classic ingredients at this place. But you will also get a perfectly cooked thin crust pizza every time as well. We have been eating here for years and never been disappointed. Make sure you ask for fresh crust on a busy night. It will take a few more minutes for your pie to arrive, but well worth the wait. We love pizza, so we have tried every pizza place in the area, but always end up coming back to Ach's. Not a big fan of the recently added gaming machines, but I guess that is what we call progress in Illinois. The gaming machines are crowding in on the bar which use to be a nice place to sit and have a beer while waiting for your pizza if you were getting it to go.
(4)J. Chuck K.
Dear Ach or Lou, Please switch to a waitress type style of serving customers. Your system of having everyone come to the front counter to order and pick up their food and drinks is ridiculous. The physical space in which this takes place is way too small, and results in long wait times. If you're going to be stubborn and continue using this system, at least assign someone to the bar full time to handle drink orders only. Waiting in line almost 10 minutes to order a beer behind countless families ordering dinner for their entire table is frustrating. Now onto your pizza....The hand tossed pizza with sausage and green pepper was good, but the prebaked crust with super cheese and Italian beef was downright awful, and more like Italian beef casserole. The crust on the bottom was extremely soggy and could not support the toppings. This resulted in knife and forks being necessary. While I would be willing to eat your hand tossed pizza again, I don't have the patience required to put up with your inefficent ordering system. Let me know when you start hiring some waitresses. Sincerely, Thirsty, annoyed yet somewhat satisfied customer
(3)Laney C.
my husband's thin crust pizza was delicious, however my deep dish pizza was horrible....it was soggy and tasted weird, definitely not a true deep dish with crisp flaky crust and mozzarella cheese. We told them the deep dish was horrible and they just said that's the way they make it....no refund or discount.
(3)Kris K.
How about recycling all those soda cans? Environmentally irresponsible. Food was not great.
(1)Joe E.
Disclaimer: I prefer to eat my pizza with utensils. Ach n lou's specializes in thin crust, and they do not disappoint. Very good sauce, very good cheese. Just good pizza, no other way to describe it. Love the vibe of the restaurant. Restaurant is small in front, but there is a whoel dining area in the back. Highly recommended for thin crust za!
(4)Adam B.
Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. Yep... This is the pizza that I compare all others too. I've been eating it since the 1980's! It's kinda perfect, really... Fantastic crust, great sauce, high quality cheese... Mmmmm..... Other items on the menu include wings, spaghetti, an Italian beef sandwich, a meatball sandwich... you get the idea. All of it is great stuff! This is a "family-style" restaurant. This is not a great place to go get drunk and loud with yer bros and/or brahs - there WILL be at least a few kids runnin' around, especially if you go there on a weekend afternoon. You're likely to see a local youth sports team there for a pizza party! Behave yourself while you're there enjoying some killer food, and save the partying for another establishment later in the evening. Also, I should mention that they DO offer frozen versions of a few of their pizzas. They are also very good! Try some Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. You know you want to!
(4)Mike S.
The place is great and is unique in the way it is set up. You walk up to the counter in the back of the restaurant, place your order, and go sit and wait for your name to be called. It saves you from having to tip a waitress from bringing out one item: pizza. Anyway, I've heard numerous times on how great this pizza is. I have to say that I was underwhelmed. It's not bad, but there's nothing special about it, either. The sauce tastes like it came right out of a can - specifically one that says "tomato paste" on it. That's it. I doubt that I'll be back on my own. If a group of friends wants to meet up there, sure, but it hasn't happened to me yet, so it probably won't anytime soon.
(3)Steve C.
Nothing says Aurora like Ach & Lou's. This is one of the most established pizza places in town. The amazing thing is not just the fresh pizzas but if you buy a pre-made pie and bake it according to instructions you will duplicate the taste of a fresh pizza This is a great date or family night place.
(4)Kelly E.
i love there take home pizza. its delicious. the people are great and the food is as good as the next pizza
(3)Mary B.
Growing up in the city of Chicago.... I had the best pizza growing up.... Ach and Lou's comes very close to my childhood memories of "Just Good Pizza"... If you're looking for a dining experience that's not what this place is about..... If you just want "Good Pizza" then def give them a try... I especially liked the thin pizza.... we also purchased a frozen one to take home. I highly recommend and there really are no good pizza places in the burbs...not really... I was so happy to find this place.
(5)Ryan R.
I seriously do not understand how people think this is great pizza. Save your money, buy a Tombstone and have a pizza that is 100 times better than anything from here.
(1)Alex A.
This fits snugly at number one on my Prince-of-Pie list. I really do not have words to describe how scrumptious it is, so I will cease typing adjectives. Try it. Now. Not later. Now. And enjoy.
(5)Mark D.
We went to Ach & Lou's for dinner last night. Prior to going, I did my research on Yelp to get an idea of what to expect, perhaps not enough though. It was a very interesting experience, and the pizza was good. Upon arriving, there were no parking spots in front, so we parked in the back and entered the restaurant through a rear entrance. The place was very busy and loud. We walked into a back room with a number of tables filled with kids. We kept walking and made our way into the main restaurant, passing an ordering point and food pickup window. We could not find a hostess stand, and we determined that it's a seat yourself type of place. The tables and booths look like a full service restaurant. My family sat in a booth and then determined that there was no wait staff. So the next step was to walk to the back of the restaurant and ask for menus. We reviewed the menus and discovered a limited appetizer & sandwich menu with a focus on pizza. At this point, we realized that this was a much more casual place, and the 90's décor and atmosphere had settled in. We ordered nachos, a mushroom & mozzarella cheese appetizer, a ham and cheese sandwich and 15" sausage & cheese pizza. We also ordered a glass of wine and pitcher of soda. The staff was super friendly. Following is a summary of the items ordered: - Soda: Pitcher was cold and mixed right. - Wine: Comes in a clear plastic cup, not a glass. - Nachos: Taste and look just like the ones found at a carnival, in the plastic tray with cheese cup cutout. Nothing special. - Mushroom & mozzarella appetizer: Comes in a baked dish. We had to ask for knives to cut pieces out. So-so. - Hot Ham & Cheese sandwich: Nothing special. Made with regular sandwich bread, ham and cheese. Nothing special. - Pizza: Very good. Not the most memorable that I have had, but high quality. We ordered the thin crust, not the ultra-thin version also available. Lots of cheese and fresh sausage, and the sauce had good flavor. Slices are square shaped. I want to try the pizza again!! This place also has frozen versions of their pizza available for purchase and for dessert, you can grab a frozen Italian ice popsicle from the freezer. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although partly because of the unexpected experience. This place has been around for many years (I can't imagine they started in the same strip mall, but perhaps they did?). You need to have some expectations upon going: You can't open a tab, so each purchase is separate. The place is not the cleanest - lots of greasy stains everywhere and the carpet is dirty. You may need to bus your own table and bring your old plates and napkins to a rolling dishpan cart. The plates are made of very thin Styrofoam, and they are small. Your name is called over an intercom system as items are ready - we made 5 trips to get our meal, end to end. Everyone is having a good time here, and it appears that everyone eats there regularly. Finally, go there for or carry out the pizza. Don't waste your time on anything else as the pizza is their specialty. My family did not especially care for the entire experience (my mom and wife) but I sure did, as it's quite a story to tell.
(3)that d.
It's good pizza just as other places in town that have been around for a while. Great for families but not so much for singles and twenty-somethings. No servers so you go to the counter to order your pizza and they'll call out your name when it's done. Big private party room in the back with a pinball machine and other games. Small bar off to the side of the counter. Bring the kids but not your date.
(4)Pat E.
My uncle had his 50th bday party here, invited our softball team. He has a joke, when he dies, he wants a pizza from Ach N Lou's, and when everyone pays their last respects, they take a slice. It would be sausage and black olive (that's what he told me) Really solid thin pizza! Fresh toppings as well! Hole in the wall place, have separate party room and a dining room. Would go again if I need a sit down pizza place. I am all about local businesses. This and Al's Pizza in Warrenville are my top two thin crust pizza places. (DISCLAIMER: I prefer my pizza deep dish (Gino's East style) OR stuffed (Nancy/Giordano's Style. Try Gianorio's in Winfield for the latter...oh yum)
(4)Jeff T.
Love the pizza. Not the best for dine in, parking stinks, but the pie is good. Best Mexican pizzas there. I buy them uncooked and bake them at home and they are still awesome.
(4)John W.
This is the way a pie should be. Very friendly service even when they were very busy.
(5)Jared R.
Good local pizza place with reasonable prices.
(4)Mike S.
I have been coming here since I was literally a little kid. The first time I can remember coming here is probably around 5 or 6. My parents went here weekly and we always had great food! Fast forward 20 some years and I returned to the location. It felt just like home and now I started back on the tradition of weekly pizzas. The pizza is amazing..especially the sauce! There is no pizza like this anywhere in chicagoland or ANYWHERE. Trust me. I'm a pizza junkie and have tried pizza everywhere. This is the only pizza of it's type and it is beyond amazing.
(5)Alex I.
Best pizza in the area! What am I saying, Ach-N-Lou's Pizza is the best I've ever had! I always order with extra sauce! If you don't, pizza can be slightly hit or miss.
(5)David P.
Ach-N-Lou's has never disappointed. Our family always gathers there and they have great pizza. We always get the thin crust, square cut and it is always perfect! I cannot say enough good things. Plus they have a freezer full of pizzas to take home which we always do too. Just as good as dining in. Not the same as New Jersey pizza, but flavor of the sauce & cheese are very similar, crust is a little crunchier. If you can only get thin pizza at one place in Illinois, do it here.
(5)Renee H.
This place has really gone down hill with their food. Ordered the mozzarella mushrooms and the mushrooms where severely under cooked and the cheese was very chewy. It's definitely changed here. You can feel it when you walk in. The service is very cold like there's no heart left in this restaurant. We ordered a large pizza and a cheese just kept falling off and not in a good way. We've been coming here for years and every time we visit this is always our first stop. It's like they don't care about their food anymore. Sad to see such a great establishment like this in such a weird state. I hope they change for the better and soon.
(1)Terri J.
More fond memories of this place growing up. Since I moved out of the area, I have 5 top pizza places that I try to visit when I'm in town. Ach-N-Lou's is one of them. Gotta get my pizza fix and my friends are always happy to meet me here because it's yummy. There is nothing fancy about this place...just a little pizza pub in a strip mall off Farnsworth. But the pizza is fantastic! I order thin crust cheese and there is nothing else needed on this pizza - no need to smother it in cheese and peppers because it is perfect just as it is. Beer & wine is available in bottles. They recently added video casino games. I still think that's weird, but kinda cool if you just want to play some video poker without going to the casino.
(5)Leticia F.
Um there deep dish 15" is amazing I think its like one big loving pizza I had the spinich and garlic deep dish and My family had the Sausage on one side and peperoni and garlic on the other side.. They loved it... My only thing is pizza small kind pricy but is it worth it OH YEAH! I will come again in fact I dream about the pizza.
(5)E C.
Delicious !! Everything here is wonderful! One of my favorite places to travel to for pizza!
(5)Eliza M.
This has been our pizza spot for 20 years now. We love their thin crust pizzas and even buy a couple frozen ones to take home each time we are in there to eat. I describe it as good old fashion pizza.
(5)Jason E.
Tasty pizza, loads of cheese and good sauce. Plenty of seating, though the wooden booths are kinda uncomfortable.
(5)Sarah E.
Love this local place. Take and bake is great for winter (I don't use oven in summer). Beware of molten bbq sauce if you get the bbq chicken.
(4)Carol B.
the pizza is good, but nothing special. this place is jam-packed all the time, but i don't know what all the fuss is about. perhaps they all know something i don't know.
(3)Gerell L.
I've been eating pie at this place since it opened in the 70's. It is the best thin crust around. Period. Papa Dels, in Champaign, may be the best deep dish on the planet but these guys do it right in thin. They hit a 10 95% of the time and even on an off night it's still a solid 8 1/2. They use top notch ingredients at you can taste it. I do agree with the previous write up though about the plastic picnic tables. Bad move. Bring back the wood!
(5)Julie A.
This is the best thin crust pizza I have ever had in my life! I highly recommend ordering their cheese pizza "well done". It's so good! Their sauce is fantastic. I wish they delivered, but as good as they are, it's worth it to go pick it up or eat there!
(5)Mike M.
My family and I used to go here all the time until we found Gario's Pizza on Montgomery Rd. They are both great places.
(3)Ronda F.
I really like pizza! It's a good place to take the whole family.
(4)Brian S.
Best thin crust pizza in the area, hands down!
(5)Manny S.
This place is pretty cool.... The pizza is awesome and while your waiting for the pizza... You can own your friends at pinball and loser has to pay!!!
(5)William W.
Reminds me of south side pizza from my childhood!
(4)Iffy S.
Late review, but gotta do it.....This place is nothing close to great pizza. Sauce and sausage taste very bland. Gross! Owners attitude suck too.
(1)Scott M.
I've been here a few times with mixed experiences ranging from 'good' to 'Great' . The last I was here was the only time I wasn't impressed with the Pizza. For some reason it tasted bland and almost like it had been frozen. The staff is usually nice, although once, the woman taking my order seemed impatient and bored; maybe it her off day. I've certainly had my share of those. I must say that the buffalo wings are some of the best I've had! Tender and Juice with just the right kick, I could enjoy the wings with no ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, which is a very good thing! My only want is for pizza to be a little more consistent and to have fountain drinks vs. canned. But, hey, it's a little family owned pizza joint who are more concerned with serving awesome pizza rather than aesthetics and mood lighting, which I am very okay with!
(3)Len W.
Not bad, but not the best thin crust I've ever had. Prices are decent, and the service was nice. Best part for me was that they have Green River and DOG N SUDS Root Beer in bottles. I'll go back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I doubt I'd ever make a special trip there.
(3)Danielle S.
All I have to say is I'm a fan of pizza that you can take home in a bag (if anyone has been there they know what I mean!) or in other words they don't put it in a box. Anyways, the pizza is good,and its a got a very cute family owned feel . You can tell this place has been around for a long time and has the regular customers to prove it. Plus they serve pop in pitchers. I love that!!
(4)Gerell L.
I've been eating pie at this place since it opened in the 70's. It is the best thin crust around. Period. Papa Dels, in Champaign, may be the best deep dish on the planet but these guys do it right in thin. They hit a 10 95% of the time and even on an off night it's still a solid 8 1/2. They use top notch ingredients at you can taste it. I do agree with the previous write up though about the plastic picnic tables. Bad move. Bring back the wood!
(5)Julie A.
This is the best thin crust pizza I have ever had in my life! I highly recommend ordering their cheese pizza "well done". It's so good! Their sauce is fantastic. I wish they delivered, but as good as they are, it's worth it to go pick it up or eat there!
(5)Mike M.
My family and I used to go here all the time until we found Gario's Pizza on Montgomery Rd. They are both great places.
(3)Bill C.
Very good pizza, and yes, it's completely non-smoking.
(4)Dick W.
I don't know what it is about all these glowing reviews this place is getting. I fell for them. All of them. I wanted to like it, I really did. I was sick and tired of every suburban pizza place disappointing me by being a Rosatti's or tasting like it. I hoped this would be my pizza place. This place fell dreadfully short of any reasonable expectation. First of all my pizza not only didn't wow me, but it became more of a commitment or a matter of principle to eat it. It was after all, my dinner for that evening. The crust was like cardboard and the items on the pizza were wet and didn't taste fresh. It was like they took the pizza out of a freezer and baked it for me. If I wanted that, I would have paid $2 for a Tombstone. That reminds me, the pizza was pricy. I'm not against pricy pizza, so long as it tastes good. I prefer Pizza Now! or Papa John's, or even Domino's, so much as it pains me to say so. As bad as the pizza was, it was nothing compared to the wings. In the spirit of full disclosure, I consider myself as sort of a buffalo wing aficionado. Growing up about an hour outside of Buffalo, NY, I know what a buffalo wing should taste like. I know how they should be cooked. I might be a bit of a wing snob, yes, but I gave the wings here a chance. I asked a battle-worn lady behind the counter who talked to people like she owned or at least ran the place if their wings were any good. She assured me, yes. I should have asked if they were fried, but who asks if buffalo wings are fried? That's the only way they are made. The only debate about a buffalo wing is whether or not they are breaded, I got my pizza and wings to go or else I would have sent the wings back. When I got home I realized that they were not only baked, but I'm not sure if they were even cooked all the way. The skin was still loose and fatty, the chicken hot and slimy. There wasn't even enough sauce on them to coat. I choked down one and thought I had better try and eat another one to try and get my money's worth. Big mistake. Ach-N-Lou's is a complete waste of time, that is, unless you enjoy hot, wet, circles of garbage and soggy baked wings with skimpy sauce.
(1)Jeff F.
Pizza is great! and that is what this place is, a pizza joint. They have some other menu options but I have tried and won't try again. I have lived in the Chicago area my entire life and this is the greatest thin crust pizza around. Stick with the pizza and a pitcher of beer, and you can't go wrong.
(5)Eric J.
Great neighborhood pizza place. Best pizza in the west suburbs in my opinion. After more than 10 years, I've never had a bad meal at Ach N Lou's.
(5)Jason E.
Tasty pizza, loads of cheese and good sauce. Plenty of seating, though the wooden booths are kinda uncomfortable.
(5)Sarah E.
Love this local place. Take and bake is great for winter (I don't use oven in summer). Beware of molten bbq sauce if you get the bbq chicken.
(4)Carol B.
the pizza is good, but nothing special. this place is jam-packed all the time, but i don't know what all the fuss is about. perhaps they all know something i don't know.
(3)Mick B.
I discovered great pizza and more at Ach-N-Lou's. As others have noted- it's an old school pizza "joint" with "nothing fancy" decor, just good food and drink. The dining area is much larger than you might expect and groups can be accommodated with ease. I haven't tried one but their "Taco Pizza" looks fantastic. Next time I will order it for sure. Prepare for a bit of a wait and also to serve yourself for the most part, nothing wrong with that, just be aware. A tip is to call in your order in advance- it cuts down on the wait time if you want to have your pizza ready sooner.
(4)Karolyn S.
Every time I'm out near Aurora, this is where I go. Used to go in high school years and years ago, and it's still great. Sausage, green pepper, and onion 10 inch is where it's at. And it's all for me. I take some home for later. Cheese bread=delicious. Fresh toppings, great sauce, great staff. I love Ach N Lou's. If you're near the outlet mall, it's just down the street in a somewhat hidden strip mall spot. Use your nose, you'll get there and won't be disappointed.
(5)Ronda F.
I really like pizza! It's a good place to take the whole family.
(4)Jason P.
One of my favorite places for thin crust pizza, but be sure to eat it in the restaurant, because it's not as good if you pick it up and eat it at home. Their sauce is unlike any pizza sauce I've ever tasted. It's a bit on the sweet side, but that's part of what makes it so fantastic. The crust is also unlike any I've ever had anywhere else. It's definitely thin, but not paper thin like a flatbread crust. It also holds up well (not soggy or floppy), but it's not crispy. It's perfectly chewy yet firm. You won't be disappointed. I typically order cheese, sausage and mushroom or cheese, pepperoni and mushroom. Those ingredients are excellent. They use fresh mushrooms (not canned mushrooms like some places use). I've not tried their other ingredients. Also, the cheese they use is fresh and fantastic. Whenever I'm out the Chicago Prime Outlets at the corner of I-88 and Farnsworth in Aurora, I call Ach & Lous about 1/2 hour before I'm done shopping to order my pizza. Then when I get to the restaurant, it's usually read in a few minutes. They do serve beer and wine and have two large dining rooms. They have both booths, regular tables, high tables, and a small bar. It's a unique family owned and operated pizza shop.
(5)K B.
This place has pretty tasty thin crust pizza. And comparatively for the area it's one of the best. The hardest part is finding the menu.
(4)Chelsea G.
Been getting pizza here since i was little always having fun at family get to gethers! Pizza is great too, never had anything else like them!
(4)Brent M.
Great pizza, one of the best in the county. My kids love it and so do I. Must try.
(4)R C.
I grew up in Chicago, I know about good pizza and this place comes pretty close to the thin pizza I was used to eating "in the city." Ach-N-Lou's is definitely the best pizza in Aurora, and the only suburban pizza I'll eat. Their secret sauce is delicious, this place never disappoints.
(4)Cindy F.
Fantastic pizza with loads of toppings and plenty of cheese for a super reasonable price. Their largest, most loaded thin pizza is under $20! Definitely a no frills place, you walk to the bar to order and pick up but that's probably how they keep the prices low. The kitchen is in full view and looks very clean and efficient. This is an old fashioned pizza place, with a cozy, neighborhood feel even though it's in a strip mall near I-88. Looks like the customers are primarily locals and local folk always know where the best food is.
(5)Judy C.
Picked up a pizza on Saturday. It was awesome. I love their sauce. I use to go to Papa Saverios and this is way better. I wish they delivered
(5)that d.
It's good pizza just as other places in town that have been around for a while. Great for families but not so much for singles and twenty-somethings. No servers so you go to the counter to order your pizza and they'll call out your name when it's done. Big private party room in the back with a pinball machine and other games. Small bar off to the side of the counter. Bring the kids but not your date.
(4)Vanessa R.
I was introduced to Ach-N-Lou's by my parents when I was a kid and it became my go to place for pizza as a teenager and now as an adult. I still go here often to meet up with friends over delicous hot pizza and a cold pitcher of beer. This is a VERY casual pizza joint; you arrive, place your order at the counter, find an open table, they'll call out your name when your pizza is ready, you pick it up at the counter. No-frills. Just good pizza.
(5)Sadie P.
Ach n Lou's!!! An aurora staple. It's been a family tradition of mine since I was a kid and I still come there. Pizzas great and so is atmosphere. Beware though finding a table on the weekends or after youth softball games is hard! Not your typical setup, and that's a good thing. Love this place!
(5)Alex A.
This fits snugly at number one on my Prince-of-Pie list. I really do not have words to describe how scrumptious it is, so I will cease typing adjectives. Try it. Now. Not later. Now. And enjoy.
(5)Pat E.
My uncle had his 50th bday party here, invited our softball team. He has a joke, when he dies, he wants a pizza from Ach N Lou's, and when everyone pays their last respects, they take a slice. It would be sausage and black olive (that's what he told me) Really solid thin pizza! Fresh toppings as well! Hole in the wall place, have separate party room and a dining room. Would go again if I need a sit down pizza place. I am all about local businesses. This and Al's Pizza in Warrenville are my top two thin crust pizza places. (DISCLAIMER: I prefer my pizza deep dish (Gino's East style) OR stuffed (Nancy/Giordano's Style. Try Gianorio's in Winfield for the latter...oh yum)
(4)Jeff T.
Love the pizza. Not the best for dine in, parking stinks, but the pie is good. Best Mexican pizzas there. I buy them uncooked and bake them at home and they are still awesome.
(4)John W.
This is the way a pie should be. Very friendly service even when they were very busy.
(5)Jared R.
Good local pizza place with reasonable prices.
(4)Mike S.
I have been coming here since I was literally a little kid. The first time I can remember coming here is probably around 5 or 6. My parents went here weekly and we always had great food! Fast forward 20 some years and I returned to the location. It felt just like home and now I started back on the tradition of weekly pizzas. The pizza is amazing..especially the sauce! There is no pizza like this anywhere in chicagoland or ANYWHERE. Trust me. I'm a pizza junkie and have tried pizza everywhere. This is the only pizza of it's type and it is beyond amazing.
(5)Alex I.
Best pizza in the area! What am I saying, Ach-N-Lou's Pizza is the best I've ever had! I always order with extra sauce! If you don't, pizza can be slightly hit or miss.
(5)Karolyn S.
Every time I'm out near Aurora, this is where I go. Used to go in high school years and years ago, and it's still great. Sausage, green pepper, and onion 10 inch is where it's at. And it's all for me. I take some home for later. Cheese bread=delicious. Fresh toppings, great sauce, great staff. I love Ach N Lou's. If you're near the outlet mall, it's just down the street in a somewhat hidden strip mall spot. Use your nose, you'll get there and won't be disappointed.
(5)Ronda F.
I really like pizza! It's a good place to take the whole family.
(4)Mick B.
I discovered great pizza and more at Ach-N-Lou's. As others have noted- it's an old school pizza "joint" with "nothing fancy" decor, just good food and drink. The dining area is much larger than you might expect and groups can be accommodated with ease. I haven't tried one but their "Taco Pizza" looks fantastic. Next time I will order it for sure. Prepare for a bit of a wait and also to serve yourself for the most part, nothing wrong with that, just be aware. A tip is to call in your order in advance- it cuts down on the wait time if you want to have your pizza ready sooner.
(4)Christine V.
Any pizza tastes good, OK? This was a nice pizza. Fresh toppings, nice crust, good amount of cheese. It just wasn't the best I've had. I'm partial to a thinner crust. BUT if you are going to do a thicker thin crust (still with me) I prefer the butter crust at Paisano's in Northbrook. It was also $40.00 for 2 large pizzas. Kinda high... but it's cool.
(3)Jason P.
One of my favorite places for thin crust pizza, but be sure to eat it in the restaurant, because it's not as good if you pick it up and eat it at home. Their sauce is unlike any pizza sauce I've ever tasted. It's a bit on the sweet side, but that's part of what makes it so fantastic. The crust is also unlike any I've ever had anywhere else. It's definitely thin, but not paper thin like a flatbread crust. It also holds up well (not soggy or floppy), but it's not crispy. It's perfectly chewy yet firm. You won't be disappointed. I typically order cheese, sausage and mushroom or cheese, pepperoni and mushroom. Those ingredients are excellent. They use fresh mushrooms (not canned mushrooms like some places use). I've not tried their other ingredients. Also, the cheese they use is fresh and fantastic. Whenever I'm out the Chicago Prime Outlets at the corner of I-88 and Farnsworth in Aurora, I call Ach & Lous about 1/2 hour before I'm done shopping to order my pizza. Then when I get to the restaurant, it's usually read in a few minutes. They do serve beer and wine and have two large dining rooms. They have both booths, regular tables, high tables, and a small bar. It's a unique family owned and operated pizza shop.
(5)K B.
This place has pretty tasty thin crust pizza. And comparatively for the area it's one of the best. The hardest part is finding the menu.
(4)Chelsea G.
Been getting pizza here since i was little always having fun at family get to gethers! Pizza is great too, never had anything else like them!
(4)Brent M.
Great pizza, one of the best in the county. My kids love it and so do I. Must try.
(4)R C.
I grew up in Chicago, I know about good pizza and this place comes pretty close to the thin pizza I was used to eating "in the city." Ach-N-Lou's is definitely the best pizza in Aurora, and the only suburban pizza I'll eat. Their secret sauce is delicious, this place never disappoints.
(4)Cindy F.
Fantastic pizza with loads of toppings and plenty of cheese for a super reasonable price. Their largest, most loaded thin pizza is under $20! Definitely a no frills place, you walk to the bar to order and pick up but that's probably how they keep the prices low. The kitchen is in full view and looks very clean and efficient. This is an old fashioned pizza place, with a cozy, neighborhood feel even though it's in a strip mall near I-88. Looks like the customers are primarily locals and local folk always know where the best food is.
(5)Judy C.
Picked up a pizza on Saturday. It was awesome. I love their sauce. I use to go to Papa Saverios and this is way better. I wish they delivered
(5)Matthew W.
Ordered a large cheese and large cheese and sausage just before 6 pm on a Sunday night......told wait would be 30 minutes......showed at 6:30 and there were 4-5 people in front of me....the dining room with the picnic tables was completely empty.....and got the pizza's about 6:40. When I got home and opened them they were GREAT, perfect temperature, and no problems on the drive home. I did get a beef for my dad, and it was VERY DRY -- tons of beef but way too dry to eat. He took 1/2 the beef off the sandwich. Love this place for pick-up or to eat in. Total - $31.08 for the two pizzas (they forgot the beef and I paid $5.75 or so for that)
(4)Brian G.
So good we had our wedding rehearsal dinner here! Why go to some place fancy when you can pig out on awesome pizza and pichers of beer? Of course, the wedding was fancy - but the rehearsal does not have to be. If you want a real community experience, go to Ach-N-Lou's. The counter service is always fast and good - they know you by your first name if you're a regular. It's nice to be able to see the kitchen in full swing too - just makes it more original. The pizza is always piping hot - becareful, but that makes it sooooo good. The place is ALWAYS crowded! Never expect to be there by yourself - plan ahead and grab the tables before they're gone. Only mistake Ach-N-Lou's made was to replace the wooden picnic tables in the back with plastic picnic tables. Ach-N-Lou's perfecet for any event, get together, or just family experience.
(5)John P.
Great pizza..complacent management leaves you without any response or acknowledgement to any requests. Also...great deals on premade, frozen pizzas... these are hit and miss though, because sometimes the meat is rotten, having been out all day (i assume). When its right, its awesome.
(3)Alanna K.
I went here for the first time this past weekend. I always remember driving past it when going to the outlet mall, but I never think to stop there. It's located in a mini strip mall. I didn't think the inside would be as big as it was. The place was pretty crowded, and most of them were locals because I remember seeing them from my job. Anyways, a bunch of us were celebrating a friends birthday, and we got there just in time to nab 3 tables. This pizza place is one of those where you go to the counter and place/pay for your order, and then they call your name to come get it. A couple of people got the veggie pizza, and the others got a cheese and sausage pizza. I'm not a huge fan of thin crust, but I really liked this one. They also offer an ultra thin crust, which I'm assuming is more like the crackery version kind of crust. The pizza was DELISH! One of my friends told me that they use 100% real mozzarella cheese and such...boy was she right! The sausage and cheese pizza was so ooey gooey! And their actual sausage was good too. You know how sometimes sausage at pizza places can taste like poo in your mouth, or have too many fennel (sp?) seeds. So I guess to sum it up, it's a great place to have a good ol' pizza and beer....or pop...or h2o.
(4)D W.
Been around forever. Common pizza place, order at counter and pick up at counter. They do have carry out and frozen. Pizza is very good and some of the best in the area,. Rest of the food is ok, but stick to the classic pizza and pitchers. You won't go wrong.
(4)Grant T.
Great little pizza place. We were driving home for Chicago when we stopped here. Great food, good prices, and large enough for groups.
(5)Renee S.
I've been a customer for about 15 years. It's great pizza and sandwiches are also good. Not a place to go if you like to be waited on. It is a bit self-service with ordering and picking up at the same counter. It doesn't matter, its all good.
(5)Jojo F.
Bleh. I can't believe I wasted calories on this. Heheh. My husband ordered a deep dish spinach and cheese pizza from Ach's this past Saturday. I was cravin' honest pizza that night. Bad choice. First, the pizza was not deep dish. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top, guys. Get it right. It was like gooey dough with a cardboard crust. Next. The pizza had spinach, mushrooms and (gasp!) bacon!? WTF? Like a surgeon, I picked the globs of flippin' bacon off. Gag. Gag twice. I managed to eat the pizza slices, yes 2 pieces. I was hungry. I became cranky. My chest hurt from the experience. My husband was fine with it. I could care less for this pizza.
(2)Princila M.
This place is GROSS! What is wrong with people? We stopped here because we were in the area (we live in Chicago) and were surprised by the rude counter service. I don't mind picking up my food but the service was just rude. The kitchen is in plain sight and it was dirty. The sauce is very bland and overly sweet. The quality of the cheese... Rubbery in texture, very low quality mozzarella. We ordered their house salad. We received packaged croutons and packaged salad dressing? Ridiculous. Horrible place, glad I don't live anywhere near it!
(1)Ruperto R.
I went here for the first time and I love the pizza! Its a cool little place to go and hang out and talk and eat great pizza. Im a fan of great pizza and this one is very good. I dont know what else to say but to go and try it for yourself.
(4)Joe E.
Disclaimer: I prefer to eat my pizza with utensils. Ach n lou's specializes in thin crust, and they do not disappoint. Very good sauce, very good cheese. Just good pizza, no other way to describe it. Love the vibe of the restaurant. Restaurant is small in front, but there is a whoel dining area in the back. Highly recommended for thin crust za!
(4)Renee H.
This place has really gone down hill with their food. Ordered the mozzarella mushrooms and the mushrooms where severely under cooked and the cheese was very chewy. It's definitely changed here. You can feel it when you walk in. The service is very cold like there's no heart left in this restaurant. We ordered a large pizza and a cheese just kept falling off and not in a good way. We've been coming here for years and every time we visit this is always our first stop. It's like they don't care about their food anymore. Sad to see such a great establishment like this in such a weird state. I hope they change for the better and soon.
(1)Joan R.
I requested Ach and Lou pizza for my Birthday. I really love the pizza and simplicity of the palor. Yummmmmm.
(4)Mike S.
The place is great and is unique in the way it is set up. You walk up to the counter in the back of the restaurant, place your order, and go sit and wait for your name to be called. It saves you from having to tip a waitress from bringing out one item: pizza. Anyway, I've heard numerous times on how great this pizza is. I have to say that I was underwhelmed. It's not bad, but there's nothing special about it, either. The sauce tastes like it came right out of a can - specifically one that says "tomato paste" on it. That's it. I doubt that I'll be back on my own. If a group of friends wants to meet up there, sure, but it hasn't happened to me yet, so it probably won't anytime soon.
(3)Steve C.
Nothing says Aurora like Ach & Lou's. This is one of the most established pizza places in town. The amazing thing is not just the fresh pizzas but if you buy a pre-made pie and bake it according to instructions you will duplicate the taste of a fresh pizza This is a great date or family night place.
(4)Mark D.
We went to Ach & Lou's for dinner last night. Prior to going, I did my research on Yelp to get an idea of what to expect, perhaps not enough though. It was a very interesting experience, and the pizza was good. Upon arriving, there were no parking spots in front, so we parked in the back and entered the restaurant through a rear entrance. The place was very busy and loud. We walked into a back room with a number of tables filled with kids. We kept walking and made our way into the main restaurant, passing an ordering point and food pickup window. We could not find a hostess stand, and we determined that it's a seat yourself type of place. The tables and booths look like a full service restaurant. My family sat in a booth and then determined that there was no wait staff. So the next step was to walk to the back of the restaurant and ask for menus. We reviewed the menus and discovered a limited appetizer & sandwich menu with a focus on pizza. At this point, we realized that this was a much more casual place, and the 90's décor and atmosphere had settled in. We ordered nachos, a mushroom & mozzarella cheese appetizer, a ham and cheese sandwich and 15" sausage & cheese pizza. We also ordered a glass of wine and pitcher of soda. The staff was super friendly. Following is a summary of the items ordered: - Soda: Pitcher was cold and mixed right. - Wine: Comes in a clear plastic cup, not a glass. - Nachos: Taste and look just like the ones found at a carnival, in the plastic tray with cheese cup cutout. Nothing special. - Mushroom & mozzarella appetizer: Comes in a baked dish. We had to ask for knives to cut pieces out. So-so. - Hot Ham & Cheese sandwich: Nothing special. Made with regular sandwich bread, ham and cheese. Nothing special. - Pizza: Very good. Not the most memorable that I have had, but high quality. We ordered the thin crust, not the ultra-thin version also available. Lots of cheese and fresh sausage, and the sauce had good flavor. Slices are square shaped. I want to try the pizza again!! This place also has frozen versions of their pizza available for purchase and for dessert, you can grab a frozen Italian ice popsicle from the freezer. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although partly because of the unexpected experience. This place has been around for many years (I can't imagine they started in the same strip mall, but perhaps they did?). You need to have some expectations upon going: You can't open a tab, so each purchase is separate. The place is not the cleanest - lots of greasy stains everywhere and the carpet is dirty. You may need to bus your own table and bring your old plates and napkins to a rolling dishpan cart. The plates are made of very thin Styrofoam, and they are small. Your name is called over an intercom system as items are ready - we made 5 trips to get our meal, end to end. Everyone is having a good time here, and it appears that everyone eats there regularly. Finally, go there for or carry out the pizza. Don't waste your time on anything else as the pizza is their specialty. My family did not especially care for the entire experience (my mom and wife) but I sure did, as it's quite a story to tell.
(3)Josue O.
Delicious old-school pizza pub! While they have burgers and sandwiches, the reason to come here is for the pizza. They serve thin crust pies, cut into squares, the old Chicago way. This pizza is loaded with toppings and tons of cheese, the sauce is tangy-sweet, the crust is crisp. Everything I love in a pizza! I've been coming here for years, so maybe being a regular helps, but the staff is extremely friendly, too. Oh, and they have beer I bottles and on tap. Excellent experience all around.
(5)David P.
Ach-N-Lou's has never disappointed. Our family always gathers there and they have great pizza. We always get the thin crust, square cut and it is always perfect! I cannot say enough good things. Plus they have a freezer full of pizzas to take home which we always do too. Just as good as dining in. Not the same as New Jersey pizza, but flavor of the sauce & cheese are very similar, crust is a little crunchier. If you can only get thin pizza at one place in Illinois, do it here.
(5)Miss C.
Just tried Ach-N-Lou's pizza for the first time tonight. To be honest it is no better than any other pizza place I regularly order from. I usually order from Tony Weeds, Luigi's or Rosatti's. I picked up the pizza no more than 5 to 10 min. after it came out of the oven and 15 min. later by the time i got home the cheese was pretty hard even with the sauce piping hot underneath it. Service is great. Everyone was very nice. I'll just stick to the places that deliver near me.
(3)Terry S.
Old school pizza. Just your classic ingredients at this place. But you will also get a perfectly cooked thin crust pizza every time as well. We have been eating here for years and never been disappointed. Make sure you ask for fresh crust on a busy night. It will take a few more minutes for your pie to arrive, but well worth the wait. We love pizza, so we have tried every pizza place in the area, but always end up coming back to Ach's. Not a big fan of the recently added gaming machines, but I guess that is what we call progress in Illinois. The gaming machines are crowding in on the bar which use to be a nice place to sit and have a beer while waiting for your pizza if you were getting it to go.
(4)Ryan R.
I seriously do not understand how people think this is great pizza. Save your money, buy a Tombstone and have a pizza that is 100 times better than anything from here.
(1)Kate H.
Overrated. I was looking forward to trying this place after reading all of the rave reviews. I should have stuck with M&D's. Way too expensive for chewy crust and skimpy toppings that basically share one side of the pizza. Plus the woman at the counter was obviously having a bad day. If you're from Aurora, keep going, you obviously love crappy pizza and service with a scowl. If you've ever had pizza anywhere else take half of your money down the block. At least they cook theirs.
(2)Terri J.
More fond memories of this place growing up. Since I moved out of the area, I have 5 top pizza places that I try to visit when I'm in town. Ach-N-Lou's is one of them. Gotta get my pizza fix and my friends are always happy to meet me here because it's yummy. There is nothing fancy about this place...just a little pizza pub in a strip mall off Farnsworth. But the pizza is fantastic! I order thin crust cheese and there is nothing else needed on this pizza - no need to smother it in cheese and peppers because it is perfect just as it is. Beer & wine is available in bottles. They recently added video casino games. I still think that's weird, but kinda cool if you just want to play some video poker without going to the casino.
(5)Heidi K.
Ach-N-Lou's is awesome, no doubt about it. I come here for lunch, as it's right down the road from work and the food is good. The employees are extremely friendly and make you feel welcome. The interior is a nice mix of booth and table seating, but there's a bar and also gaming machines. This place certainly deserves to have "pub" in its name. It isn't overly bright in here unless you're near the windows. Closer towards the pickup counter and bar, the atmosphere is very pub-like. If you removed the restaurant portion, it would feel like a dive bar (that'd be awesome!) I love me a good dive bar and maybe that's why I love this place so much. The pizza isn't bad but the sauce is a little sweet for my liking; it's very similar to Braconi's pizza sauce. The toppings and cheese are quality though, and the pizzas are well cooked so no complaints there. The thin crust is my favorite. If you choose, you may purchase their pre-made pizzas to bring home and cook at your convenience. Every time I've visited, I've witnessed many patrons purchasing pizzas to bring home and cook later, so they must be good. I'm just a lazy cook when it comes to pizza and prefer delivery, but maybe I'll bring some home one day. Their Italian beefs are phenomenal. Why? Because they are the size of a football and they sit in your belly like one. You honestly will not need to eat for a while after consuming one of these bad boys. What I love about them is they put the hot peppers UNDER the beef, therefore keeping them in place while you eat. It's not your typical giardiniera either, but pickled peppers (small jalapeno or possibly serranos) sliced lengthwise. It's different, but damn it's good. I also chose to have it sweet topped; the bell peppers are raw and diced which was again different, but surprisingly good. Portillo's has nothin' on Ach-N-Lou's. Even though they have a bar, this place is family friendly and not somewhere to come, get drunk, and make a scene. I wouldn't say it'd be somewhere to hit up for a date (nothing fancy here) unless your date is into low key and casual. Good food, great vibe, friendly service. I'm a fan!
(4)Kelly E.
i love there take home pizza. its delicious. the people are great and the food is as good as the next pizza
(3)Mary B.
Growing up in the city of Chicago.... I had the best pizza growing up.... Ach and Lou's comes very close to my childhood memories of "Just Good Pizza"... If you're looking for a dining experience that's not what this place is about..... If you just want "Good Pizza" then def give them a try... I especially liked the thin pizza.... we also purchased a frozen one to take home. I highly recommend and there really are no good pizza places in the burbs...not really... I was so happy to find this place.
(5)Leticia F.
Um there deep dish 15" is amazing I think its like one big loving pizza I had the spinich and garlic deep dish and My family had the Sausage on one side and peperoni and garlic on the other side.. They loved it... My only thing is pizza small kind pricy but is it worth it OH YEAH! I will come again in fact I dream about the pizza.
(5)E C.
Delicious !! Everything here is wonderful! One of my favorite places to travel to for pizza!
(5)Eliza M.
This has been our pizza spot for 20 years now. We love their thin crust pizzas and even buy a couple frozen ones to take home each time we are in there to eat. I describe it as good old fashion pizza.
(5)J. Chuck K.
Dear Ach or Lou, Please switch to a waitress type style of serving customers. Your system of having everyone come to the front counter to order and pick up their food and drinks is ridiculous. The physical space in which this takes place is way too small, and results in long wait times. If you're going to be stubborn and continue using this system, at least assign someone to the bar full time to handle drink orders only. Waiting in line almost 10 minutes to order a beer behind countless families ordering dinner for their entire table is frustrating. Now onto your pizza....The hand tossed pizza with sausage and green pepper was good, but the prebaked crust with super cheese and Italian beef was downright awful, and more like Italian beef casserole. The crust on the bottom was extremely soggy and could not support the toppings. This resulted in knife and forks being necessary. While I would be willing to eat your hand tossed pizza again, I don't have the patience required to put up with your inefficent ordering system. Let me know when you start hiring some waitresses. Sincerely, Thirsty, annoyed yet somewhat satisfied customer
(3)Laney C.
my husband's thin crust pizza was delicious, however my deep dish pizza was horrible....it was soggy and tasted weird, definitely not a true deep dish with crisp flaky crust and mozzarella cheese. We told them the deep dish was horrible and they just said that's the way they make it....no refund or discount.
(3)Kris K.
How about recycling all those soda cans? Environmentally irresponsible. Food was not great.
(1)Adam B.
Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. Yep... This is the pizza that I compare all others too. I've been eating it since the 1980's! It's kinda perfect, really... Fantastic crust, great sauce, high quality cheese... Mmmmm..... Other items on the menu include wings, spaghetti, an Italian beef sandwich, a meatball sandwich... you get the idea. All of it is great stuff! This is a "family-style" restaurant. This is not a great place to go get drunk and loud with yer bros and/or brahs - there WILL be at least a few kids runnin' around, especially if you go there on a weekend afternoon. You're likely to see a local youth sports team there for a pizza party! Behave yourself while you're there enjoying some killer food, and save the partying for another establishment later in the evening. Also, I should mention that they DO offer frozen versions of a few of their pizzas. They are also very good! Try some Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. You know you want to!
(4)The J.
Crunchy crust, fresh/plenitful toppings, sweet sauce and lots of mozzarella cheese makes this the best pizza in the Aurora/Naperville area. It's so good, I drive 7 miles from Naperville to pick one up. They also have a dining area, with a counter in the back to order and pick up your food. No waitresses and no delivery. Just a really good pizza and some appetizers, pasta and sandwiches. They also have a limited bar and a freezer in the front loaded with frozen pizzas. Also, if you are a "wing junkie" like me, stick with the pizza.
(5)Christopher B.
Let me first be clear about one thing.....I am not a pizza snob. I LOVE pizza and I LOVE little "hole in the wall" pizza joints. I will eat just about any type of pizza from just about anywhere! From frozen to gourmet I LOVE pizza! I am not picky about it! I also love to surf YELP and find places that I haven't tried before. I think everybody likes to try the "best" of something... SO, I went to this pizza joint on the recommendation of friends.....and YELP..... According to this site and the (current) 48 reviewers this pizza is considered one of the best in the area. Big Mistake. I don't know who these people are that are reviewing this place and giving it 3, 4, or 5 stars.... With all due respect to them I have to say that I disagree in every way possible. The pizza was so bad that I couldn't eat more than 2 slices. The sauce is thin, soupy and has a tomato ketchup sort of taste. I can't describe it as anything but bland. The pizza was undercooked and the crust was no better than your standard "Jack's Frozen Pizza." I guess the rest of the toppings were okay but for me if you have cruddy sauce you have a cruddy pizza. That goes the same for the pizza crust. As far as prices go....the place is a rip off! For a one large pizza with a couple of toppings I paid more than $25.00. Just for a sub-standard thin crust pizza! I didn't mind paying that price before I started eating the pizza. At that time I didn't realize what I had just purchased. I thought I was buying one of the area's best pizzas. After I started to dig in and realized what I was eating I started to get a little bit upset. I should mention that it was $25.00 without any drinks or appetizers. Ok....so after this experience I decided to give it another try. A couple of friends were jabbering on about how "wrong" I was about Ach-N-Lou's. They talked me into placing another order on a weeknight. The argument was that "maybe they were busy." When all was said and done, it was the same bad sauce, lousy crust and this time the toppings were burnt. At the end of the day.......They agreed with me.
(2)Christine V.
Any pizza tastes good, OK? This was a nice pizza. Fresh toppings, nice crust, good amount of cheese. It just wasn't the best I've had. I'm partial to a thinner crust. BUT if you are going to do a thicker thin crust (still with me) I prefer the butter crust at Paisano's in Northbrook. It was also $40.00 for 2 large pizzas. Kinda high... but it's cool.
(3)Brian G.
So good we had our wedding rehearsal dinner here! Why go to some place fancy when you can pig out on awesome pizza and pichers of beer? Of course, the wedding was fancy - but the rehearsal does not have to be. If you want a real community experience, go to Ach-N-Lou's. The counter service is always fast and good - they know you by your first name if you're a regular. It's nice to be able to see the kitchen in full swing too - just makes it more original. The pizza is always piping hot - becareful, but that makes it sooooo good. The place is ALWAYS crowded! Never expect to be there by yourself - plan ahead and grab the tables before they're gone. Only mistake Ach-N-Lou's made was to replace the wooden picnic tables in the back with plastic picnic tables. Ach-N-Lou's perfecet for any event, get together, or just family experience.
(5)Matthew W.
Ordered a large cheese and large cheese and sausage just before 6 pm on a Sunday night......told wait would be 30 minutes......showed at 6:30 and there were 4-5 people in front of me....the dining room with the picnic tables was completely empty.....and got the pizza's about 6:40. When I got home and opened them they were GREAT, perfect temperature, and no problems on the drive home. I did get a beef for my dad, and it was VERY DRY -- tons of beef but way too dry to eat. He took 1/2 the beef off the sandwich. Love this place for pick-up or to eat in. Total - $31.08 for the two pizzas (they forgot the beef and I paid $5.75 or so for that)
(4)Vanessa R.
I was introduced to Ach-N-Lou's by my parents when I was a kid and it became my go to place for pizza as a teenager and now as an adult. I still go here often to meet up with friends over delicous hot pizza and a cold pitcher of beer. This is a VERY casual pizza joint; you arrive, place your order at the counter, find an open table, they'll call out your name when your pizza is ready, you pick it up at the counter. No-frills. Just good pizza.
(5)Josue O.
Delicious old-school pizza pub! While they have burgers and sandwiches, the reason to come here is for the pizza. They serve thin crust pies, cut into squares, the old Chicago way. This pizza is loaded with toppings and tons of cheese, the sauce is tangy-sweet, the crust is crisp. Everything I love in a pizza! I've been coming here for years, so maybe being a regular helps, but the staff is extremely friendly, too. Oh, and they have beer I bottles and on tap. Excellent experience all around.
(5)David P.
Ach-N-Lou's has never disappointed. Our family always gathers there and they have great pizza. We always get the thin crust, square cut and it is always perfect! I cannot say enough good things. Plus they have a freezer full of pizzas to take home which we always do too. Just as good as dining in. Not the same as New Jersey pizza, but flavor of the sauce & cheese are very similar, crust is a little crunchier. If you can only get thin pizza at one place in Illinois, do it here.
(5)Renee H.
This place has really gone down hill with their food. Ordered the mozzarella mushrooms and the mushrooms where severely under cooked and the cheese was very chewy. It's definitely changed here. You can feel it when you walk in. The service is very cold like there's no heart left in this restaurant. We ordered a large pizza and a cheese just kept falling off and not in a good way. We've been coming here for years and every time we visit this is always our first stop. It's like they don't care about their food anymore. Sad to see such a great establishment like this in such a weird state. I hope they change for the better and soon.
(1)Terri J.
More fond memories of this place growing up. Since I moved out of the area, I have 5 top pizza places that I try to visit when I'm in town. Ach-N-Lou's is one of them. Gotta get my pizza fix and my friends are always happy to meet me here because it's yummy. There is nothing fancy about this place...just a little pizza pub in a strip mall off Farnsworth. But the pizza is fantastic! I order thin crust cheese and there is nothing else needed on this pizza - no need to smother it in cheese and peppers because it is perfect just as it is. Beer & wine is available in bottles. They recently added video casino games. I still think that's weird, but kinda cool if you just want to play some video poker without going to the casino.
(5)Leticia F.
Um there deep dish 15" is amazing I think its like one big loving pizza I had the spinich and garlic deep dish and My family had the Sausage on one side and peperoni and garlic on the other side.. They loved it... My only thing is pizza small kind pricy but is it worth it OH YEAH! I will come again in fact I dream about the pizza.
(5)E C.
Delicious !! Everything here is wonderful! One of my favorite places to travel to for pizza!
(5)Eliza M.
This has been our pizza spot for 20 years now. We love their thin crust pizzas and even buy a couple frozen ones to take home each time we are in there to eat. I describe it as good old fashion pizza.
(5)J. Chuck K.
Dear Ach or Lou, Please switch to a waitress type style of serving customers. Your system of having everyone come to the front counter to order and pick up their food and drinks is ridiculous. The physical space in which this takes place is way too small, and results in long wait times. If you're going to be stubborn and continue using this system, at least assign someone to the bar full time to handle drink orders only. Waiting in line almost 10 minutes to order a beer behind countless families ordering dinner for their entire table is frustrating. Now onto your pizza....The hand tossed pizza with sausage and green pepper was good, but the prebaked crust with super cheese and Italian beef was downright awful, and more like Italian beef casserole. The crust on the bottom was extremely soggy and could not support the toppings. This resulted in knife and forks being necessary. While I would be willing to eat your hand tossed pizza again, I don't have the patience required to put up with your inefficent ordering system. Let me know when you start hiring some waitresses. Sincerely, Thirsty, annoyed yet somewhat satisfied customer
(3)Laney C.
my husband's thin crust pizza was delicious, however my deep dish pizza was horrible....it was soggy and tasted weird, definitely not a true deep dish with crisp flaky crust and mozzarella cheese. We told them the deep dish was horrible and they just said that's the way they make it....no refund or discount.
(3)Kris K.
How about recycling all those soda cans? Environmentally irresponsible. Food was not great.
(1)Joe E.
Disclaimer: I prefer to eat my pizza with utensils. Ach n lou's specializes in thin crust, and they do not disappoint. Very good sauce, very good cheese. Just good pizza, no other way to describe it. Love the vibe of the restaurant. Restaurant is small in front, but there is a whoel dining area in the back. Highly recommended for thin crust za!
(4)Adam B.
Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. Yep... This is the pizza that I compare all others too. I've been eating it since the 1980's! It's kinda perfect, really... Fantastic crust, great sauce, high quality cheese... Mmmmm..... Other items on the menu include wings, spaghetti, an Italian beef sandwich, a meatball sandwich... you get the idea. All of it is great stuff! This is a "family-style" restaurant. This is not a great place to go get drunk and loud with yer bros and/or brahs - there WILL be at least a few kids runnin' around, especially if you go there on a weekend afternoon. You're likely to see a local youth sports team there for a pizza party! Behave yourself while you're there enjoying some killer food, and save the partying for another establishment later in the evening. Also, I should mention that they DO offer frozen versions of a few of their pizzas. They are also very good! Try some Ach-N-Lou's Pizza. You know you want to!
(4)The J.
Crunchy crust, fresh/plenitful toppings, sweet sauce and lots of mozzarella cheese makes this the best pizza in the Aurora/Naperville area. It's so good, I drive 7 miles from Naperville to pick one up. They also have a dining area, with a counter in the back to order and pick up your food. No waitresses and no delivery. Just a really good pizza and some appetizers, pasta and sandwiches. They also have a limited bar and a freezer in the front loaded with frozen pizzas. Also, if you are a "wing junkie" like me, stick with the pizza.
(5)Joan R.
I requested Ach and Lou pizza for my Birthday. I really love the pizza and simplicity of the palor. Yummmmmm.
(4)Mike S.
The place is great and is unique in the way it is set up. You walk up to the counter in the back of the restaurant, place your order, and go sit and wait for your name to be called. It saves you from having to tip a waitress from bringing out one item: pizza. Anyway, I've heard numerous times on how great this pizza is. I have to say that I was underwhelmed. It's not bad, but there's nothing special about it, either. The sauce tastes like it came right out of a can - specifically one that says "tomato paste" on it. That's it. I doubt that I'll be back on my own. If a group of friends wants to meet up there, sure, but it hasn't happened to me yet, so it probably won't anytime soon.
(3)Steve C.
Nothing says Aurora like Ach & Lou's. This is one of the most established pizza places in town. The amazing thing is not just the fresh pizzas but if you buy a pre-made pie and bake it according to instructions you will duplicate the taste of a fresh pizza This is a great date or family night place.
(4)Kelly E.
i love there take home pizza. its delicious. the people are great and the food is as good as the next pizza
(3)Mary B.
Growing up in the city of Chicago.... I had the best pizza growing up.... Ach and Lou's comes very close to my childhood memories of "Just Good Pizza"... If you're looking for a dining experience that's not what this place is about..... If you just want "Good Pizza" then def give them a try... I especially liked the thin pizza.... we also purchased a frozen one to take home. I highly recommend and there really are no good pizza places in the burbs...not really... I was so happy to find this place.
(5)Ryan R.
I seriously do not understand how people think this is great pizza. Save your money, buy a Tombstone and have a pizza that is 100 times better than anything from here.
(1)Kate H.
Overrated. I was looking forward to trying this place after reading all of the rave reviews. I should have stuck with M&D's. Way too expensive for chewy crust and skimpy toppings that basically share one side of the pizza. Plus the woman at the counter was obviously having a bad day. If you're from Aurora, keep going, you obviously love crappy pizza and service with a scowl. If you've ever had pizza anywhere else take half of your money down the block. At least they cook theirs.
(2)Christopher B.
Let me first be clear about one thing.....I am not a pizza snob. I LOVE pizza and I LOVE little "hole in the wall" pizza joints. I will eat just about any type of pizza from just about anywhere! From frozen to gourmet I LOVE pizza! I am not picky about it! I also love to surf YELP and find places that I haven't tried before. I think everybody likes to try the "best" of something... SO, I went to this pizza joint on the recommendation of friends.....and YELP..... According to this site and the (current) 48 reviewers this pizza is considered one of the best in the area. Big Mistake. I don't know who these people are that are reviewing this place and giving it 3, 4, or 5 stars.... With all due respect to them I have to say that I disagree in every way possible. The pizza was so bad that I couldn't eat more than 2 slices. The sauce is thin, soupy and has a tomato ketchup sort of taste. I can't describe it as anything but bland. The pizza was undercooked and the crust was no better than your standard "Jack's Frozen Pizza." I guess the rest of the toppings were okay but for me if you have cruddy sauce you have a cruddy pizza. That goes the same for the pizza crust. As far as prices go....the place is a rip off! For a one large pizza with a couple of toppings I paid more than $25.00. Just for a sub-standard thin crust pizza! I didn't mind paying that price before I started eating the pizza. At that time I didn't realize what I had just purchased. I thought I was buying one of the area's best pizzas. After I started to dig in and realized what I was eating I started to get a little bit upset. I should mention that it was $25.00 without any drinks or appetizers. Ok....so after this experience I decided to give it another try. A couple of friends were jabbering on about how "wrong" I was about Ach-N-Lou's. They talked me into placing another order on a weeknight. The argument was that "maybe they were busy." When all was said and done, it was the same bad sauce, lousy crust and this time the toppings were burnt. At the end of the day.......They agreed with me.
(2)Sadie P.
Ach n Lou's!!! An aurora staple. It's been a family tradition of mine since I was a kid and I still come there. Pizzas great and so is atmosphere. Beware though finding a table on the weekends or after youth softball games is hard! Not your typical setup, and that's a good thing. Love this place!
(5)Alex A.
This fits snugly at number one on my Prince-of-Pie list. I really do not have words to describe how scrumptious it is, so I will cease typing adjectives. Try it. Now. Not later. Now. And enjoy.
(5)Pat E.
My uncle had his 50th bday party here, invited our softball team. He has a joke, when he dies, he wants a pizza from Ach N Lou's, and when everyone pays their last respects, they take a slice. It would be sausage and black olive (that's what he told me) Really solid thin pizza! Fresh toppings as well! Hole in the wall place, have separate party room and a dining room. Would go again if I need a sit down pizza place. I am all about local businesses. This and Al's Pizza in Warrenville are my top two thin crust pizza places. (DISCLAIMER: I prefer my pizza deep dish (Gino's East style) OR stuffed (Nancy/Giordano's Style. Try Gianorio's in Winfield for the latter...oh yum)
(4)Mark D.
We went to Ach & Lou's for dinner last night. Prior to going, I did my research on Yelp to get an idea of what to expect, perhaps not enough though. It was a very interesting experience, and the pizza was good. Upon arriving, there were no parking spots in front, so we parked in the back and entered the restaurant through a rear entrance. The place was very busy and loud. We walked into a back room with a number of tables filled with kids. We kept walking and made our way into the main restaurant, passing an ordering point and food pickup window. We could not find a hostess stand, and we determined that it's a seat yourself type of place. The tables and booths look like a full service restaurant. My family sat in a booth and then determined that there was no wait staff. So the next step was to walk to the back of the restaurant and ask for menus. We reviewed the menus and discovered a limited appetizer & sandwich menu with a focus on pizza. At this point, we realized that this was a much more casual place, and the 90's décor and atmosphere had settled in. We ordered nachos, a mushroom & mozzarella cheese appetizer, a ham and cheese sandwich and 15" sausage & cheese pizza. We also ordered a glass of wine and pitcher of soda. The staff was super friendly. Following is a summary of the items ordered: - Soda: Pitcher was cold and mixed right. - Wine: Comes in a clear plastic cup, not a glass. - Nachos: Taste and look just like the ones found at a carnival, in the plastic tray with cheese cup cutout. Nothing special. - Mushroom & mozzarella appetizer: Comes in a baked dish. We had to ask for knives to cut pieces out. So-so. - Hot Ham & Cheese sandwich: Nothing special. Made with regular sandwich bread, ham and cheese. Nothing special. - Pizza: Very good. Not the most memorable that I have had, but high quality. We ordered the thin crust, not the ultra-thin version also available. Lots of cheese and fresh sausage, and the sauce had good flavor. Slices are square shaped. I want to try the pizza again!! This place also has frozen versions of their pizza available for purchase and for dessert, you can grab a frozen Italian ice popsicle from the freezer. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although partly because of the unexpected experience. This place has been around for many years (I can't imagine they started in the same strip mall, but perhaps they did?). You need to have some expectations upon going: You can't open a tab, so each purchase is separate. The place is not the cleanest - lots of greasy stains everywhere and the carpet is dirty. You may need to bus your own table and bring your old plates and napkins to a rolling dishpan cart. The plates are made of very thin Styrofoam, and they are small. Your name is called over an intercom system as items are ready - we made 5 trips to get our meal, end to end. Everyone is having a good time here, and it appears that everyone eats there regularly. Finally, go there for or carry out the pizza. Don't waste your time on anything else as the pizza is their specialty. My family did not especially care for the entire experience (my mom and wife) but I sure did, as it's quite a story to tell.
(3)that d.
It's good pizza just as other places in town that have been around for a while. Great for families but not so much for singles and twenty-somethings. No servers so you go to the counter to order your pizza and they'll call out your name when it's done. Big private party room in the back with a pinball machine and other games. Small bar off to the side of the counter. Bring the kids but not your date.
(4)Jeff T.
Love the pizza. Not the best for dine in, parking stinks, but the pie is good. Best Mexican pizzas there. I buy them uncooked and bake them at home and they are still awesome.
(4)John W.
This is the way a pie should be. Very friendly service even when they were very busy.
(5)Jared R.
Good local pizza place with reasonable prices.
(4)Brian S.
Best thin crust pizza in the area, hands down!
(5)Matthew W.
Ordered a large cheese and large cheese and sausage just before 6 pm on a Sunday night......told wait would be 30 minutes......showed at 6:30 and there were 4-5 people in front of me....the dining room with the picnic tables was completely empty.....and got the pizza's about 6:40. When I got home and opened them they were GREAT, perfect temperature, and no problems on the drive home. I did get a beef for my dad, and it was VERY DRY -- tons of beef but way too dry to eat. He took 1/2 the beef off the sandwich. Love this place for pick-up or to eat in. Total - $31.08 for the two pizzas (they forgot the beef and I paid $5.75 or so for that)
(4)Brian G.
So good we had our wedding rehearsal dinner here! Why go to some place fancy when you can pig out on awesome pizza and pichers of beer? Of course, the wedding was fancy - but the rehearsal does not have to be. If you want a real community experience, go to Ach-N-Lou's. The counter service is always fast and good - they know you by your first name if you're a regular. It's nice to be able to see the kitchen in full swing too - just makes it more original. The pizza is always piping hot - becareful, but that makes it sooooo good. The place is ALWAYS crowded! Never expect to be there by yourself - plan ahead and grab the tables before they're gone. Only mistake Ach-N-Lou's made was to replace the wooden picnic tables in the back with plastic picnic tables. Ach-N-Lou's perfecet for any event, get together, or just family experience.
(5)John P.
Great pizza..complacent management leaves you without any response or acknowledgement to any requests. Also...great deals on premade, frozen pizzas... these are hit and miss though, because sometimes the meat is rotten, having been out all day (i assume). When its right, its awesome.
(3)Alanna K.
I went here for the first time this past weekend. I always remember driving past it when going to the outlet mall, but I never think to stop there. It's located in a mini strip mall. I didn't think the inside would be as big as it was. The place was pretty crowded, and most of them were locals because I remember seeing them from my job. Anyways, a bunch of us were celebrating a friends birthday, and we got there just in time to nab 3 tables. This pizza place is one of those where you go to the counter and place/pay for your order, and then they call your name to come get it. A couple of people got the veggie pizza, and the others got a cheese and sausage pizza. I'm not a huge fan of thin crust, but I really liked this one. They also offer an ultra thin crust, which I'm assuming is more like the crackery version kind of crust. The pizza was DELISH! One of my friends told me that they use 100% real mozzarella cheese and such...boy was she right! The sausage and cheese pizza was so ooey gooey! And their actual sausage was good too. You know how sometimes sausage at pizza places can taste like poo in your mouth, or have too many fennel (sp?) seeds. So I guess to sum it up, it's a great place to have a good ol' pizza and beer....or pop...or h2o.
(4)D W.
Been around forever. Common pizza place, order at counter and pick up at counter. They do have carry out and frozen. Pizza is very good and some of the best in the area,. Rest of the food is ok, but stick to the classic pizza and pitchers. You won't go wrong.
(4)Grant T.
Great little pizza place. We were driving home for Chicago when we stopped here. Great food, good prices, and large enough for groups.
(5)Renee S.
I've been a customer for about 15 years. It's great pizza and sandwiches are also good. Not a place to go if you like to be waited on. It is a bit self-service with ordering and picking up at the same counter. It doesn't matter, its all good.
(5)Jojo F.
Bleh. I can't believe I wasted calories on this. Heheh. My husband ordered a deep dish spinach and cheese pizza from Ach's this past Saturday. I was cravin' honest pizza that night. Bad choice. First, the pizza was not deep dish. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top, guys. Get it right. It was like gooey dough with a cardboard crust. Next. The pizza had spinach, mushrooms and (gasp!) bacon!? WTF? Like a surgeon, I picked the globs of flippin' bacon off. Gag. Gag twice. I managed to eat the pizza slices, yes 2 pieces. I was hungry. I became cranky. My chest hurt from the experience. My husband was fine with it. I could care less for this pizza.
(2)Princila M.
This place is GROSS! What is wrong with people? We stopped here because we were in the area (we live in Chicago) and were surprised by the rude counter service. I don't mind picking up my food but the service was just rude. The kitchen is in plain sight and it was dirty. The sauce is very bland and overly sweet. The quality of the cheese... Rubbery in texture, very low quality mozzarella. We ordered their house salad. We received packaged croutons and packaged salad dressing? Ridiculous. Horrible place, glad I don't live anywhere near it!
(1)Ruperto R.
I went here for the first time and I love the pizza! Its a cool little place to go and hang out and talk and eat great pizza. Im a fan of great pizza and this one is very good. I dont know what else to say but to go and try it for yourself.
(4)William W.
Reminds me of south side pizza from my childhood!
(4)Iffy S.
Late review, but gotta do it.....This place is nothing close to great pizza. Sauce and sausage taste very bland. Gross! Owners attitude suck too.
(1)Scott M.
I've been here a few times with mixed experiences ranging from 'good' to 'Great' . The last I was here was the only time I wasn't impressed with the Pizza. For some reason it tasted bland and almost like it had been frozen. The staff is usually nice, although once, the woman taking my order seemed impatient and bored; maybe it her off day. I've certainly had my share of those. I must say that the buffalo wings are some of the best I've had! Tender and Juice with just the right kick, I could enjoy the wings with no ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, which is a very good thing! My only want is for pizza to be a little more consistent and to have fountain drinks vs. canned. But, hey, it's a little family owned pizza joint who are more concerned with serving awesome pizza rather than aesthetics and mood lighting, which I am very okay with!
(3)Manny S.
This place is pretty cool.... The pizza is awesome and while your waiting for the pizza... You can own your friends at pinball and loser has to pay!!!
(5)Len W.
Not bad, but not the best thin crust I've ever had. Prices are decent, and the service was nice. Best part for me was that they have Green River and DOG N SUDS Root Beer in bottles. I'll go back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I doubt I'd ever make a special trip there.
(3)Danielle S.
All I have to say is I'm a fan of pizza that you can take home in a bag (if anyone has been there they know what I mean!) or in other words they don't put it in a box. Anyways, the pizza is good,and its a got a very cute family owned feel . You can tell this place has been around for a long time and has the regular customers to prove it. Plus they serve pop in pitchers. I love that!!
(4)Dick W.
I don't know what it is about all these glowing reviews this place is getting. I fell for them. All of them. I wanted to like it, I really did. I was sick and tired of every suburban pizza place disappointing me by being a Rosatti's or tasting like it. I hoped this would be my pizza place. This place fell dreadfully short of any reasonable expectation. First of all my pizza not only didn't wow me, but it became more of a commitment or a matter of principle to eat it. It was after all, my dinner for that evening. The crust was like cardboard and the items on the pizza were wet and didn't taste fresh. It was like they took the pizza out of a freezer and baked it for me. If I wanted that, I would have paid $2 for a Tombstone. That reminds me, the pizza was pricy. I'm not against pricy pizza, so long as it tastes good. I prefer Pizza Now! or Papa John's, or even Domino's, so much as it pains me to say so. As bad as the pizza was, it was nothing compared to the wings. In the spirit of full disclosure, I consider myself as sort of a buffalo wing aficionado. Growing up about an hour outside of Buffalo, NY, I know what a buffalo wing should taste like. I know how they should be cooked. I might be a bit of a wing snob, yes, but I gave the wings here a chance. I asked a battle-worn lady behind the counter who talked to people like she owned or at least ran the place if their wings were any good. She assured me, yes. I should have asked if they were fried, but who asks if buffalo wings are fried? That's the only way they are made. The only debate about a buffalo wing is whether or not they are breaded, I got my pizza and wings to go or else I would have sent the wings back. When I got home I realized that they were not only baked, but I'm not sure if they were even cooked all the way. The skin was still loose and fatty, the chicken hot and slimy. There wasn't even enough sauce on them to coat. I choked down one and thought I had better try and eat another one to try and get my money's worth. Big mistake. Ach-N-Lou's is a complete waste of time, that is, unless you enjoy hot, wet, circles of garbage and soggy baked wings with skimpy sauce.
(1)Jeff F.
Pizza is great! and that is what this place is, a pizza joint. They have some other menu options but I have tried and won't try again. I have lived in the Chicago area my entire life and this is the greatest thin crust pizza around. Stick with the pizza and a pitcher of beer, and you can't go wrong.
(5)Eric J.
Great neighborhood pizza place. Best pizza in the west suburbs in my opinion. After more than 10 years, I've never had a bad meal at Ach N Lou's.
(5)Mick B.
I discovered great pizza and more at Ach-N-Lou's. As others have noted- it's an old school pizza "joint" with "nothing fancy" decor, just good food and drink. The dining area is much larger than you might expect and groups can be accommodated with ease. I haven't tried one but their "Taco Pizza" looks fantastic. Next time I will order it for sure. Prepare for a bit of a wait and also to serve yourself for the most part, nothing wrong with that, just be aware. A tip is to call in your order in advance- it cuts down on the wait time if you want to have your pizza ready sooner.
(4)Heidi K.
Ach-N-Lou's is awesome, no doubt about it. I come here for lunch, as it's right down the road from work and the food is good. The employees are extremely friendly and make you feel welcome. The interior is a nice mix of booth and table seating, but there's a bar and also gaming machines. This place certainly deserves to have "pub" in its name. It isn't overly bright in here unless you're near the windows. Closer towards the pickup counter and bar, the atmosphere is very pub-like. If you removed the restaurant portion, it would feel like a dive bar (that'd be awesome!) I love me a good dive bar and maybe that's why I love this place so much. The pizza isn't bad but the sauce is a little sweet for my liking; it's very similar to Braconi's pizza sauce. The toppings and cheese are quality though, and the pizzas are well cooked so no complaints there. The thin crust is my favorite. If you choose, you may purchase their pre-made pizzas to bring home and cook at your convenience. Every time I've visited, I've witnessed many patrons purchasing pizzas to bring home and cook later, so they must be good. I'm just a lazy cook when it comes to pizza and prefer delivery, but maybe I'll bring some home one day. Their Italian beefs are phenomenal. Why? Because they are the size of a football and they sit in your belly like one. You honestly will not need to eat for a while after consuming one of these bad boys. What I love about them is they put the hot peppers UNDER the beef, therefore keeping them in place while you eat. It's not your typical giardiniera either, but pickled peppers (small jalapeno or possibly serranos) sliced lengthwise. It's different, but damn it's good. I also chose to have it sweet topped; the bell peppers are raw and diced which was again different, but surprisingly good. Portillo's has nothin' on Ach-N-Lou's. Even though they have a bar, this place is family friendly and not somewhere to come, get drunk, and make a scene. I wouldn't say it'd be somewhere to hit up for a date (nothing fancy here) unless your date is into low key and casual. Good food, great vibe, friendly service. I'm a fan!
(4)Miss C.
Just tried Ach-N-Lou's pizza for the first time tonight. To be honest it is no better than any other pizza place I regularly order from. I usually order from Tony Weeds, Luigi's or Rosatti's. I picked up the pizza no more than 5 to 10 min. after it came out of the oven and 15 min. later by the time i got home the cheese was pretty hard even with the sauce piping hot underneath it. Service is great. Everyone was very nice. I'll just stick to the places that deliver near me.
(3)Terry S.
Old school pizza. Just your classic ingredients at this place. But you will also get a perfectly cooked thin crust pizza every time as well. We have been eating here for years and never been disappointed. Make sure you ask for fresh crust on a busy night. It will take a few more minutes for your pie to arrive, but well worth the wait. We love pizza, so we have tried every pizza place in the area, but always end up coming back to Ach's. Not a big fan of the recently added gaming machines, but I guess that is what we call progress in Illinois. The gaming machines are crowding in on the bar which use to be a nice place to sit and have a beer while waiting for your pizza if you were getting it to go.
(4)Cindy F.
Fantastic pizza with loads of toppings and plenty of cheese for a super reasonable price. Their largest, most loaded thin pizza is under $20! Definitely a no frills place, you walk to the bar to order and pick up but that's probably how they keep the prices low. The kitchen is in full view and looks very clean and efficient. This is an old fashioned pizza place, with a cozy, neighborhood feel even though it's in a strip mall near I-88. Looks like the customers are primarily locals and local folk always know where the best food is.
(5)Judy C.
Picked up a pizza on Saturday. It was awesome. I love their sauce. I use to go to Papa Saverios and this is way better. I wish they delivered
(5)Mike S.
I have been coming here since I was literally a little kid. The first time I can remember coming here is probably around 5 or 6. My parents went here weekly and we always had great food! Fast forward 20 some years and I returned to the location. It felt just like home and now I started back on the tradition of weekly pizzas. The pizza is amazing..especially the sauce! There is no pizza like this anywhere in chicagoland or ANYWHERE. Trust me. I'm a pizza junkie and have tried pizza everywhere. This is the only pizza of it's type and it is beyond amazing.
(5)Alex I.
Best pizza in the area! What am I saying, Ach-N-Lou's Pizza is the best I've ever had! I always order with extra sauce! If you don't, pizza can be slightly hit or miss.
(5)Karolyn S.
Every time I'm out near Aurora, this is where I go. Used to go in high school years and years ago, and it's still great. Sausage, green pepper, and onion 10 inch is where it's at. And it's all for me. I take some home for later. Cheese bread=delicious. Fresh toppings, great sauce, great staff. I love Ach N Lou's. If you're near the outlet mall, it's just down the street in a somewhat hidden strip mall spot. Use your nose, you'll get there and won't be disappointed.
(5)Christine V.
Any pizza tastes good, OK? This was a nice pizza. Fresh toppings, nice crust, good amount of cheese. It just wasn't the best I've had. I'm partial to a thinner crust. BUT if you are going to do a thicker thin crust (still with me) I prefer the butter crust at Paisano's in Northbrook. It was also $40.00 for 2 large pizzas. Kinda high... but it's cool.
(3)Jason P.
One of my favorite places for thin crust pizza, but be sure to eat it in the restaurant, because it's not as good if you pick it up and eat it at home. Their sauce is unlike any pizza sauce I've ever tasted. It's a bit on the sweet side, but that's part of what makes it so fantastic. The crust is also unlike any I've ever had anywhere else. It's definitely thin, but not paper thin like a flatbread crust. It also holds up well (not soggy or floppy), but it's not crispy. It's perfectly chewy yet firm. You won't be disappointed. I typically order cheese, sausage and mushroom or cheese, pepperoni and mushroom. Those ingredients are excellent. They use fresh mushrooms (not canned mushrooms like some places use). I've not tried their other ingredients. Also, the cheese they use is fresh and fantastic. Whenever I'm out the Chicago Prime Outlets at the corner of I-88 and Farnsworth in Aurora, I call Ach & Lous about 1/2 hour before I'm done shopping to order my pizza. Then when I get to the restaurant, it's usually read in a few minutes. They do serve beer and wine and have two large dining rooms. They have both booths, regular tables, high tables, and a small bar. It's a unique family owned and operated pizza shop.
(5)K B.
This place has pretty tasty thin crust pizza. And comparatively for the area it's one of the best. The hardest part is finding the menu.
(4)Chelsea G.
Been getting pizza here since i was little always having fun at family get to gethers! Pizza is great too, never had anything else like them!
(4)Brent M.
Great pizza, one of the best in the county. My kids love it and so do I. Must try.
(4)R C.
I grew up in Chicago, I know about good pizza and this place comes pretty close to the thin pizza I was used to eating "in the city." Ach-N-Lou's is definitely the best pizza in Aurora, and the only suburban pizza I'll eat. Their secret sauce is delicious, this place never disappoints.
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