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A Historic Bite of Chicago

Nestled in a narrow brick Victorian building at 2121 North Clark Street, the brown facade of Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company marks a site of both historic weight and enduring charm—it stands directly across from the location of the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of February 14, 1929.

While the neighborhood’s past is steeped in turmoil, stepping inside the restaurant reveals a warm, inviting atmosphere rooted in the old-world charm and Midwestern hospitality that founder Albert H. Beaver envisioned when he opened the doors in April 1972.

The intimate, high-backed booths offer guests a sense of privacy and comfort within the restaurant’s compact layout. Rich wood paneling and the soft glow of low lighting evoke the clandestine ambiance of Prohibition-era Chicago. The dining room, reminiscent of a hidden speakeasy, features furnishings crafted from thick, dark wood—meticulously maintained since the restaurant’s founding.