Pie Five Pizza Co

Just like the model Pizza. I liked the crust but on two occasions I had a difficult time getting the fillings of my choice. It seems the staff was new and apologized for it.
It’s a small place but gets a bit dark even during day time.

Fresh made pizza with lots of meat choices. Staffs are super nice and friendly. Pizzas are great. Hot sauce is a little too salty and not spicy enough for me. But the regular red sauce or Alfredo sauce are good.
I like the idea of fresh made pizza with your own choice of topping in 5 mins. So go and have a try.

I’ve visited this Pie Five Pizza pretty often, so it’s about time a write a review! When this location opened up the whole fast-​casual pizza idea was new to me (and pretty new in the burbs in general). Since then, there has been a slew of these type of pizza joints popping up in Chicagoland. To date, I have to say Pie Five is still my fave.
I really appreciate the consistency I receive at Pie Five. I can go in any time knowing I’ll get a pizza that is exactly what I had imagined. They’re like a well-​oiled machine over there and service is always great. Toppings are fresh, menu is diverse, and you can add as much as you like to your pizza with the cost staying at $ 7. Got to love that.
I’m sure you can guess by the name, but these pizzas are ready in five minutes guaranteed. I’ve been to some other places that guarantee a quick turnaround time as well, but have yet to live up to the standard. I really enjoy their pan crust pizza, but the thinner crust and whole wheat option is awesome as well. Their Windy City pizza on the menu is a popular choice, so I’ll either get that or typically I just create my own.
If you like spicy things, I highly suggest their spicy marinara sauce! It’s definitely got a kick to it. When your pizza comes out of the oven, don’t forget to ask for the magic dust on top! I honestly can’t remember what’s all in it, but a lot of cheese for sure. Along with pizza they offer salads and desserts are for an affordable price. The cherry on the top would have to be the fancy coke machine that allows you to make literally any kind of beverage you’d like.
If you’re looking for a fast casual lunch or dinner that won’t break the bank, I’d say Pie Five Pizza is definitely worth your money!

Unfortunately these fast subway style pizza joints just don’t do it for me. A high quality, value oriented, highly customizable pizza product is featured, but the end result just does not blow me away. The crust is bland and unexciting. Being diabetic, a whole grain crust option is appreciated though I also found it bland and unexciting. The day of my visit a balsamic drizzle finish was available. I don’t see it on the current menu, but if it is available please be aware that I found it a little tangy and tart. The Cezar salad complimented my pizza nicely. A whole grain crust is hard to find so I will certainly be back.

I have seen this place for a while so I finally checked it out. I was pleasantly surprised. Pie Five is pretty much a fast food pizza place. You walk in and place your order at a counter similar to the way you order your sandwich at a Subway, you pick a crust, white or wheat, thin or pan and then pick from about 25 different fresh ingredients. About 5 minutes later your fresh, hot pizza is ready to enjoy. Portion size was perfect and the pizza was good. IMO this place won’t compete with places like Giordano’s or Lou’s but then again you can’t walk into Giordano’s or Lou’s and get a fresh pizza and soft drink in 5 minutes for under $ 10. That being said Pie Five taste and quality is much better than Domino’s, Papa John and Little Caesar’s. Give it a try you will be impressed.

On first look, I was excited. I have an absolute love for Blaze pizza and was hoping for another contender in the build your own pizza world.
Unfortunately, pie five is no competition.
The mixture of bland, under baked crust, along with the small selection of toppings made for a less than enjoyable experience.
The staff seemed impatient, even thought we were the only ones in there, and the pizza just wasn’t good. I’m not sure why this place has a 4 stars considering the taste of the food.
While it was a neat experience, you must rethink your recipes, and amp up the customer service if you want success.

We enjoy checking out some of the make your own pizza places. We have been to a few in California and figured we should check out Pie Five.
The line wasn’t too bad when we went, most of the other places we have been too are swamped. They have 5 crust choices, which was great. I went with the pan and my wife chose the whole wheat. The cheese selection was a little boring and there was no fresh basil but it seemed like they had similar toppings to the other places we have been. The pizza goes through a conveyor belt oven similar to pizza hut and other big chains.
We took our pizzas and sat down, a lot of the tables are right by the doors and it was a cold night. Each time the door opened we got a cold blast of air, I wish it was laid out a little better. The pizza was decent, not as flavorful as other places we have been but good. The prices were good and they have a lot of pop options.
We will definitely be back and will try out some of the other crust and topping options.

Came to Pie5 expecting something along the lines of Blaze in Chicago — personal sized pizzas made quick and with interesting and awesome toppings. We were sorely disappointed. Where Blaze has a great hearth to bake the pizzas, this place as a bleh conveyor belt pizza oven. Where Blaze has great crust formed in their presses, this one comes off a pretty basic tortilla press, looking like a — you guessed it — tortilla. Blaze has a great selection of cheeses — the blue cheese is SOOOO good. Just some bland whitish cheese here. And the toppings — sounds good on the menu board, but looks meager and scant on the pizza. The pizza is mostly thin flavorless dough with some sparse dressing. Overall very sad.
Oh, and most of the tables were unclean, had to look around to find a clean table. Good that we were the only ones in the store. Would hate to come here when there were actual other customers here.
And the kicker? The price. For the small thin piece of dough that you get, $ 6.99.
Do yourself a favor. You came this far. Just go next door to Meatheads and enjoy some real food.

This place is great. We love being able to make our own pizza, with the crust we want, the sauce, we want, and the toppings. I just wish they would have been as generous with the toppings on my wife’s pizza as they were on mine. She had to practically beg for more chicken on her pizza. i, on the other hand, had to turn down more meat and toppings. I did have lots of toppings, and the guy kept asking if I wanted more. All-​in-​all it was a great experience.

Customizable pizzas made right in front of you. Small enough to devour when you’re hungry with room for a slice of one of their dessert pizzas. They have a points/​loyalty program

Pizza your way in 5 minutes! They are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. For $ 7, it makes for a great meal (or two). You can pick the crust, the sauce and the toppings. If that becomes too much, they also have their own creations on the menu like the popular Windy City Works (olive oil, italian beef, giardiniera, magic dust, minced garlic) or BBQ chicken. They also have a Coke freestyle machine so you can customize your drink, too.

I walked into pie five not knowing what to expec and I was just instantly confused by everything. It took a good five minutes for me to be able to understand the menu. The wealth of options leaves one in the dust. I ended up trying two different pizzas from their premade selections because I am more a fan of curation when it comes to pizza. A little more DJ and a little less spotify if you will.
Still the prices are reasonable and it is quick to get the pizza you want. Maybe one day I will come back to make my own.

A unique twist on the fast casual pizza concept that has been popping up. These are pretty much personal size, thin or pan (I like the latter, and it is crispy not doughy like Chicago style pizza), and you can put whatever you want on them, no up charges! They also have lots of unique options like Alfredo sauce (in Chicago, «white pizza» means no sauce at all, as opposed to the «white pizza» I know with Alfredo, which can be hard to find around here…)
Toppings varied in quality. The chicken tasted kind of old and probably didn’t benefit from another run through the oven. Most everything else was pretty good.
Staff was all kids with varying degrees of alertness. I ordered one of the predetermined pizzas (i.e. they already came up with a roster of ingredients for you); kid puts stuff in the crust and asks, «Do you want anything else?» Well… you didn’t even put everything that is supposed to be on it, so…
Not a lot of seating space and this being Naperville there are wild children everywhere, but we managed to get a seat around a corner in front. The place is hopping, so the secret is out. The place could benefit from a few tweaks, but overall I give Pie 5 a high 5!

The shiny new place that is Pie Five has dulled a little bit for me. I attended a Unilocal event at the Schaumburg location a few months ago, and I loved the food and concept. We received coupons for free pizzas, so we went back this weekend.
The pizzas are good, and the build-​your-​own concept is still impressive with the list of crusts, sauces, cheese, and additional toppings. The Windy City is my favorite, with Italian beef and giardineira peppers, and I also like the pan style crust. For $ 7 it’s a quick and filling meal.
The price certainly isn’t horrible compared to some places, but I would probably be more inclined to spend the same amount, or slightly more, at another fast casual restaurant.
It’s not bad though, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone accompanied by children or picky eaters, or for those days you really want pizza and have no one to share with.

I visited Pie Five a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it. Not a large crowd for 11:45 on a Friday, but I’m getting old and maybe I just eat earlier than the masses.
Anyway, I ordered the Windy City, which was thin crust, a garlic/​oil base, cheese and gardinera peppers (probably a medium on the heat scale) and pepperoni, as they didn’t have Italian beef. Store was apologetic and accommodating without my asking as a result.
It was very good and quickly served. A decent lunch portion. For dinner, I’d add a salad on the side or get more toppings.
Fresh ingredients and I’ve read a Chipotle comparison in terms of being able to create your own dish, but I only wish Chipotle had the selection of ingredients/​options and willingness to put them on/​in your creation as Pie Five.

I went to a Unilocal event at Pie Five Pizza a few months ago and loved the pizza! My recent visit was only average. I was there during a weekday lunch and was surprised it took so long to place an order. There was nobody in the dining room and only two guys ahead of me.
I ordered the artisan thin crust with spicy marinara. I added chicken and a variety of veggies to the pizza. I was very happy with the taste of the final product. They put the personal pizza in an oven and it bakes completely in only a few minutes. I would suggest topping your pizza with «magic dust” — their unique blend of spices.
The employee explained their «meal deal» but I passed on that. The «meal deal» allows you to add a drink and a salad for a small price. Pie Five offers more than just a basic pizza. You can choose from four different crusts, salads, and three different sweets.
Overall– very slow service but great tasting pizza. I would not rush to go back but I would stop in if I wanted pizza and I was nearby.

I tried this place using a $ 5.00 Unilocal Check In Special at their Naperville, IL location. Got a nicely sized personal pan crust pizza that I loaded up with all the ingredients I wanted. Really nice concept! My pizza is really tasty. p. s. Someone told me to get the «Magic Dust»…DEF do. You won’t regret it!
This location is really close to me and I will be back again for sure. Good portion size and affordable. It could get expensive for a family (at $ 7 a pizza) though. Having some kind of family deal/​multiple pizza order would be good. Or make the kids share 1!

Second visit and the place was packed. I was happy to see that. My husband and I ordered two pizzas, buffalo chicken on a artisan thin crust and a pan pizza with marinara, spinach, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes. Both pizzas were just $ 7, as was the entrée size salad we ordered. This was the first time we ordered a salad and it was good. The salad was served in a pizza crust bowl, which is a creative way to serve the salad. Love the concept here and the freshness of the food.

I was in the area and wanted to try Pie Five out. What drew me here is that I could put what I want on my pizza, see what was being put on my pizza, and I can track the nutrition (which is pretty cool considering that it’s pizza and not a salad or something).
The restaurant itself is a nice, clean, small space. The menu is easy to follow. I wish the first employee I dealt with would have been a bit more friendly-​he didn’t really explain to me what toppings go on first or how it all works. I didn’t know what order the toppings were in-​there were no labels on the actual ingredients. With this being my first time, I kind of felt like a deer in headlights trying to construct my own pizza (even though I knew what I wanted).
The pizza came out in about 5 minutes in the belt and the second employee I dealt with was great-​she was all about making sure my pizza was finished the way I wanted it. I definitely didn’t feel rushed. I ate most of the pizza in the car-​I wanted to eat it hot. I thought it was delicious-​especially for the price. I mean, don’t come here looking for a $ 6.99 Lou Malnati’s style pizza-​but this place definitely holds its own. The name of the game here is fresh ingredients and ultimate customization and so far they are doing that well.

This is their 3^rd store of 50 for the Chicagoland area, set to open over the next 5 years. All are currently corporate stores, they started in Dallas in 2011. Great concept, the Chipotle of Pizza places. Loved my thin crust, spicy marinara and build your own pie with Pepperoni, Bacon and Mushroom.
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for goodies. I think it’s the perfect size individual pie. I will explore more of their signature pies. My guest enjoyed the Tuscan, which I was able to sample, it was also delicious. Thin crust brushed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Dried Tomatoes and Chicken. Great tasting cheese and cracker crust is my favorite.