Dusty’s Pizza

Good, not great. Homey feel. Nice staff. But not the destination pizza place that was recommended to us. Everyone has their own taste preferences — just not mine.

Dusty’s is a small town pizzeria with big town taste! Actually DH and I didn’t opt for pizza. Instead I had the tortellini bake and DH had ribs (half order) with deep fried shrimp and a baked potato.
We found the side salads were tasty. DH totally enjoyed his dinner, a special for the evening. My tortellini bake was a HUGE portion. It could easily enough have been a dish to share. No room for dessert.
Service was a bit slow, but small-​town friendly.

Love, love, love their fried chicken! Not greasy whatsoever, super meaty, juicy and crispy. Plus the meal comes with crunchy fries and garlic bread. We have always ordered out and taken it home so I could only imagine how delicious it is in the restaurant. Bravo, Dusty’s!

Ordered a childhood favorite from here. Was not happy… the food has definitely gone down hill. I ordered the linguine with olive oil and garlic with broccoli and chicken. First it was very bland, then the noodles were over cooked and watery, the chicken was very dry, and I have never seen broccoli that shade of green before. Like its been cooked and frozen several times. Should of just saved my money and made it myself at home…

When I was young my family would visit relatives down the street from Dusty’s and we would always order their pizza. When my husband and I moved into the area years later I was so happy to see they were still open. We are always happy with what we order. Everyone from the owner to the staff are always happy to see us. Highly recommend this local business!

Just about every year in October we’d go to Dusty’s on a Sunday night for dinner with friends. Over the years we’ve had a lot of experiences there, mostly good.
First off this is a smaller restaurant that looks and feels like it was a private residence renovated to be a restaurant. There are two sections to be seated in. The smaller one has a TV in it, while the other is larger and is better for large groups. However, if you have multiple large groups in there, it can get loud. The parking is kind of difficult too. There is a small lot there at the restaurant and then across the street there is another small parking lot. If they are busy, you may have difficulty finding a place to park.
The food here is pretty good. They have some good pizza and the pasta is delicious. The last time we went our group ordered some pizzas and some of us got pasta. I had the lasagna and it was pretty good. It’s the Pizza that really stood out. They were delicious and no one had any complaints. Good sauce, nice crust, fresh toppings, everything you want in a pizza.
The service was pretty good, there were some mistakes made, but we had a group of over 20 people so mistakes are going to happen. I’m forgiving of that. Especially since there was another large group there when we arrived.
Overall, if you’re in the area and looking for some good pizza. I’d recommend giving Dusty’s a try.

such a great place for dinner or a quick bite to eat!

Eh, not a fan of the pizza sauce, it’s too sweet. If I stay local, I’d MUCH prefer Paulee’s Pizza for delivery or carry-​out.

I’ve eaten in this restaurant and had them deliver a few times now, and it’s been consistently really good. Pizza delivery is fast, and their daily specials are actually pretty good deals. Definitely ordering again.

Not on the menu but they will make it, is the BLT pizza best around. I must say it should be on the menu!

Good food at good prices. It’s local places like this that make living in a small town easier. The thin style pizza is great, the deep dish isn’t what people of Chicago have come to expect though. The fried chicken and french fries are also very good. Great comfort food all around.

Terrific little pizzeria. Small, homey and really tasty food. We tried the wonderful homemade chicken soup and a veggie thin crust pizza. The specials for the Friday night we visited were standard fried cod and fries. They also had a special appetizer of meatballs surrounded with slices of sausage slices topped with sauce. Looked like a meat extravaganza.
Our pizza was tasty. The sauce was perfect and the crust crispy with just the right edge burn. I prefer the veggies to be much less crispy on my pizza but my dinner partner she prefers her veggies to have a snap. Go figure.
We will definitely go back and try more entrees and soak in the fun.

I’ll like to update and say that Dustys never let’s me down! They have a great atmosphere for summer OR winter, the same friendly waitresses, and the food is a great price and delicious! (I HIGHLY recommend the Italian nachos– my dad’s ears wiggle at the words!). I’ve gotten my family hooked on Dustys and rightfully so– they’re great!

Good thin crust pizza, and the best in Wonder Lake… but everyone who lives in town already knows this. For everyone else, the small main dining room expands to a larger seating area in the back that can be used for parties and larger gatherings. They also have a nice outdoor porch seating area. The wait staff is always friendly, and the draft pitchers are always cold.

Grabbed dinner here with my best good friend and his wife (along with my wife). I used to ride my bike the, gosh, 3 or 4 miles to Dusty’s when I was a kid. And I ordered bacon cheeseburgers, of course. And they always served it with a side of cole slaw, and I kid you not, every cole slaw I’ve eaten since has been compared to that little plastic cup of it I’d get at Dusty’s. It is PERFECT. Thin sauce that’s perfectly acidic — just the right amount of vinegar — and finely shredded cabbage mixed with carrots. If it’s homemade, awesome. If not, who cares? I don’t. I love it.
We also ordered cheesy garlic bread and got some breadsticks thrown in, too. Cheesy garlic bread is my second favorite side there. Sooo delicious.
We got two pizzas. A regular thin crust with sausage and mushrooms and then a white pizza with chicken. White pizza was awesome with the perfect amount of garlic, and the other pizza was the perfect mix of salty cheese and sausage with a sweet marinara sauce. The ONLY sweet pizza sauce I really, really enjoy (I prefer a saltier sauce).
My only complaint — the crust on the regular pizza was not crisp enough. It was doughy and got soggy and made quite an impact on the quality of that pizza. :(I think it was a fluke, though, ’cause the white pizza’s crust was perfect.
Definitely go here. Great atmosphere and good quality. Very friendly and attentive service, and we all left very, very satisfied.

I’ve lived in Wonder Lake most of my life, and Dusty’s is the BEST pizza. The sauce is more on the sweet side, which I love. The pasta dishes are average. Delivery and pick up times are always super fast, even during busy weekend dinner times.
Definitely a place to stop in at/​order out from when in the Wonder Lake area.

Dusty’s is the typical, small-​town, pizza shop. The pizza is good enough, and the portions are sized well. The atmosphere is good and the all-​you can-​eat buffets are generally very good.
The restaurant is called Dusty’s Pizza, but the pizza is the second-​to-​last item on their menu, in terms of what I’ve tried, that I like. the only thing I like less is the pasta.
However, if you’re hanging out with friends, want a place for a pizza and some beers, and a good place to hang out, Dusty’s is a really good option.