Ono’s & Jo’s Pizza House

So just like Miller Pizza Station, they don’t serve single slices of pizza except during certain times (I was told they do that during warmer weather months, whatever that means), but they also serve other food items on their menu like sandwiches. My visit was back in March of this year, btw. Anyway, I tried the corned beef sandwich outta suggestion from the employee I talked to when he said they only were serving whole pizzas at the time, and it was really darned good as far as a corned beef sandwich went. I think the person I talked to was one of the 2 co-​owners of this place, along with his wife who I think was on site?
Like Elizabeth said, I’d agree the building does look ramshackle inside, and got the sense it’s a business that’s been in operation for MANY decades, but I’d return based on how darned good my corned beef sandwich was. Be aware it’s mainly a take out place, and cash only with no ATM on site, unlike many cash only places with either one on site, or one very close nearby. This is barely south of Lake Michigan (can walk right to the beach from here), and I want to say the closest ATMs I saw were along the block immediately south of 18^th Street Brewery, on Lake Street. Maybe one of these days, I’ll finally get to Miller Pizza and Flamingo?

Most locals agree that Ono’s & Jo’s is the best pizza in Miller. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Miller Pizza Station and the Flamingo (although I prefer other menu items at the «Bird» over the pizza), but Ono’s & Jo’s Pizza House gets my vote as the best. The crust is thin yet chewy, they never skimp on the cheese, and the sauce is fabulous. Admittedly I’ve only had the Sicilian, but I’ve heard all pizzas and sandwiches are delicious. I should try something new, but the Sicilian is just so good I have to order it every time.
Be warned: the quirky location resembles a ramshackle corner convenient store, but the food never disappoints.
Carry-​out and cash only with limited hours (Wednesday through Saturday), but definitely worth it.

I’m writing a review from the perspective of two people, since I can’t eat the pizza myself. My friend thought the pizza was good, although not as good as Miller Pizza further south on Lake Street. He had the ‘special’ which he thought was decent if a bit weird. The menu is not vegetarian friendly unless you like the basics (mushrooms, onions, peppers).
What is more off putting is the very racist attitude of the owners, which interferes with the vibe. We chatted with them while the pizza was being cooked, and they felt comfortable talking about how much the neighborhood ‘gone downhill’ because of the ‘blacks’. Ugh. Normally I don’t like to let personal issues like that get in the way of my reviews, but when it is so in your face (within a few minutes!) I think it has to be considered.
I would support the much more friendly (or private!) pizza place down the street instead.