Candlelite Voted Best Chicago Pizza


CANDLELITE CHICAGO isn’t just your ordinary Rogers Park neighborhood bar and restaurant; it’s home to what many have said to be the best thin crust pizza in Chicago! We know that most of you have had all types of pizzas, from deep dish to thin crust, but we believe that we have the best thin crust pizza in Chicago and we want you to try it! You’ll also find many other delightful treats on our menu, including fresh wraps, delicious gourmet burgers, veggie burgers, garlic fries with crumbled feta cheese, steak, salads, and if you’ve still got room left, the Candlelite Chicago’s “Famous” Cookie Skillet!

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Pizza
Personal — 9 Medium — 14 large — 17
Margharita
roma tomatoes, chopped basil and fresh mozzarella
BBQ Chicken
sweet and tangy bbq sauce topped with grilled chicken,
red onions, smoked mozzarella
and chopped cilantro
Sausage and Peppers
spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, fresh tomato slices, mozzarella and provolone
Italian Meat Lovers
Italian sausage and thinly sliced Italian beef
Veggie
sauteed mushrooms and spinach, roasted red and green
peppers, onion, artichoke and garlic
Popeye Pesto
olive oil brushed crust topped with pesto and spinach
4 Cheese
olive oil brushed crust topped with fresh mozzarella,
provolone, parmesan and goat cheese
BLT
applewood smoked bacon, roma tomatoes, baked and
then topped with cool shredded lettuce
White
olive oil brushed crust layered with roasted garlic cloves,
caramelized onions, mozzarella, parmesan and goat cheeses
Bring in the Heat
pepperoni, jalapenos and pico de gallo
Deluxe
sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom and onion
Hawaiian
pineapple and Canadian bacon
Flaming Italian Beef
roast beef and hot giardiniera
Buffalo Chicken
mild buffalo sauce topped with grilled chicken, mozzarella and chives
Candlelite Bites On Greens
Tailgate Chili — Bowl 7 Cup 5
slow cooked cubed pork shoulder, black beans,
corn, diced red and green peppers and tomatoes
garnished with jack cheese, sour cream and cilantro
Candlelite — 9
mixed spring greens, roasted pecans, mandarin orange
segments, dried cranberries, red onion, crumbled blue
cheese tossed in a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette
Soup of the Day — Bowl 5 Cup 3
ask your server for today’s selection
Rogers Park Chopped Cobb — 10
romaine, grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, bacon, hard boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, onion and blue cheese, chopped and tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
Garlic and Herb Fries — 5 (Add Crumbled Feta 2)
the signature c-lite starter battered fries tossed in
fresh garlic, vinegar and herbs amazing and memorable!
New Mexico — 10
romaine and leaf lettuce, grilled chicken, black beans,
roasted corn, pico de gallo, red onion, jack cheese and
avocado tossed in creamy ranch dressing and topped
with crunchy tortilla strips
Cheese Curds — 5
Wisconsin’s finest white cheddar curds, battered and
fried crisp served with marinara
Mediterranean — 9
romaine and iceberg topped with red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olive’s and anchovies tossed in red wine vinaigrette
Beer batter rings or mushrooms — 5
sweet yellow onion rings or whole fresh mushrooms beer
battered and fried crisp served with secret sauce
House — 5
mixed greens, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, grated
carrots, red onion and homemade garlic croutons

Dressing selections:

1000 island, ranch, blue cheese, red wine, vinaigrette, caesar, creamy garlic, raspberry balsamic vinaigrette

Veggie and Hummus Plate — 6
house made traditional hummus served with carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and radishes with warm pita triangles
Northside Nachos — 7 (add 2 for guacamole)
tri-colored tortilla chips loaded with seasoned ground beef jack and cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno slices and sour cream
Chicken Quesadillas — 8 (cheese only — 6)
chicken breast, roasted peppers and onions smothered in
jack cheese on a grilled flour tortilla
Grilled or Fried Calamari — 10
tender fresh calamari lightly breaded and fried with tarter sauce or grilled and served with tomato basil sauce
Wings — 8
served with celery and ranch or blue cheese crisp chicken wings tossed in your choice of:
mild, buffalo, spicy buffalo, caesar’s chipotle, teriyaki, and bbq
Mussels — 9
simply prepared in butter, garlic and white wine, served with garlic toast to soak up every bit of the sauce
Lettuce Wraps — 9
grilled chicken breast or beef strips, iceberg lettuce leaves, grated carrots and sprouts served with teriyaki and peanut sauces
Wraps Create Your Own
C-lite — 9
turkey, ham, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar and swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato and peppercorn ranch dressing in
an herb tortilla
1/3 Pound Black Angus Burger — 9
Grilled Turkey Burger — 8
Black Bean Burger — 8

served on a gourmet pretzel roll, fresh bakery bun or black bread, lettuce, tomato and raw onion with your choice of hand cut fries, tots or grilled veggie skewer

Cheeses — 1.5
cheddar, American, swiss, mozzarella, provolone, feta, blue, muenster, pepper jack

Extras — 1.5
applewood, bacon, giardiniera, sauerkraut, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, jalapenos, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted peppers

Chicken Caesar — 9
grilled chicken breast, romaine, garlic croutons caesar
dressing and parmesan cheese in a sun dried tomato tortilla
Blat — 9
applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, roma tomatoes and mayo in a spinach tortilla
Roasted Veggie — 10
sauteed mushrooms and spinach, roasted artichokes, red peppers, onions, tomatoes and garlic, provolone cheese in a whole wheat tortilla
Fajita — 10
grilled chicken or steak, green and red peppers, onions, and jack cheese in a flour tortilla served with sour cream and pico de gallo
Comforts Burgers
Mac and Cheese — 8
rotini pasta smothered in both sharp and white cheddar and asiago cheese with crisp bacon and topped with parmesan bread crumbs and served hot and bubbly
Smokehouse — 10
1/3 pound burger, muenster cheese, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions and bbq sauce
Fish and Chips — 11
beer battered fish fillets (chef’s choice) served with hand cut fries, slaw, slice of dark rye and tarter sauce
California — 10
1/3 pound burger, swiss cheese, avocado and sprouts
Prairie Joe’s Chicken and Hummus Plate — 9
grilled chicken breast strips atop of our homemade hummus topped with crumbled feta and served with cool cucumber slices and warm pita triangles
Red White and Blue — 10
1/3 pound burger, roasted red peppers, grilled onions and blue cheese
Parmesan Breast — 10
breaded chicken breast sauteed in olive oil and garlic, topped with marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh tri-color potatoes and sauteed broccoli
South of the Border — 10
1/3 pound burger, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo and jalapenos
Chicken Strip Plate — 10
our crunchy panko breaded boneless chicken strips served with tri-color potatoes and sauteed broccoli
Black Bean Veggie Burger — 10
tasty black bean patty, grilled and served with red pepper spread and lettuce, tomato, raw onion on a gourmet pretzel roll
Grilled Salmon — 14

grilled salmon fillet served with Chef’s special sauce, tri-color potatoes and grilled veggie skewer

Signature Sandwiches C-lite Kids
The Portobello — 10
grilled portobello, fresh buffalo mozzarella, roasted red
peppers and pesto served on a gourmet pretzel roll
Grilled Cheese — 4
the standard…served with tots
Black Bean Veggie — 10
tasty black bean patty, grilled and served with red
pepper spread and lettuce, tomato and raw onion on a
gourmet pretzel roll
Sliders — 5
twin 2 oz burgers with cheese, served with tots
Pulled Pork — 10
Hecky’s famous pulled pork piled high on a bakery bun
Kids Only Pizza — 5
six inch individual pizza choice of cheese, sausage or pepperoni
Jack Daniels Steak — 13
8 oz flat iron steak marinated in jack and pineapple juice, grilled to order and served open face on garlic bread and topped with an onion ring
Chicken Strips — 5
a kid’s size portion of our panko crusted boneless chicken strips served with tots
Buffalo Chicken — 10
battered and buffaloed chicken breast deep fried and topped with ranch dressing on a fresh bakery bun
Cheese Quesadilla — 5
mini tortilla triangles filled with melted jack cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast — 8
8 oz grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of a side
Italian Beef Sandwich — 10
thinly sliced Italian beef on a hoagie roll with provolone cheese, served with au jus and giardiniera
Dessert
Candlelite “Famous” Cookie Skillet — 5
cooked to order six inch cookie loaded with ice cream,
topping and whipped cream
* choice of chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin

Candlelite Rogers Park Customer Reviews

Evanston family has Good Experience at Chicago Candlelite pizza restaurant
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sherri Watson (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Cheryl K 

we have a really good experience everytime we come here. The family loves their thin crust pizza and the hamburgers are really good too.

Our reply:

Thanks for coming in Sherri! We appreciate you're business and you bringing in the fami [...]

 

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Mary brings kids for Chicago BOGO Pizza deal on Tuesdays!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Mary Higgins (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Cheryl K 

Real good food, we bring the kids here on Tuesday for pizza night. it's usually pretty crowded but Cheryl our waitress is nice and the food is good and very affordable.

Our reply:

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Chicago's Best Bar Food is at Candlelite, according to Jim
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jim Ascot (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Cheryl K 

Really good food, you wouldn't think so because fro the outside this place seems like a bar, but it's actually a nice restaurant inside that is family friendly. Good pizza and appetizers and cold beer too. Good stuff, thanks guys.

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Sharon makes Chicago a thin crust pizza town at Candlelite!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sharon H (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Always a pleasant experience when I come here and the food is consistently good. Chicago isn't exactly a thin crust pizza town but we love Candlelite's pizza and the drinks!

Our reply:

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Kenosha WI pizza lovers tries Chicago north side pizza at Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Katy Dunhill (Kenosha, WI)
Waitstaff: Marie DeRosa 

tried Candlelite and it was really good. didn't know they only made thin crust pizza, I prefer a thicker crust but this was still really good.

Our reply:

Hey Katy, thanks for trying our thin crust! We've been doing the same pizza rec [...]

 

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Best Chicago Sports Bar Food is at Candlelite in Rogers Park!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sarah Reich (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

good sports bar to come to, plus they have really good food. try the garlic herb fries and the cheese curds. Pizza is good tii.

Our reply:

Thanks for the review, Sarah! We're glad you've chosen us as your local go-to Chicago sports bar [...]

 

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Niles IL pizza lovers comes for Northwestern football, thin crust and appetizers
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jeremy Stahl (Niles, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Come here a lot and its always good. we like the pizza and burgers and watching northwestern football at a good sports bar thats pretty close to home. good thin crust pizza in a deep dish town and we love the appetizers.

Our reply:

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Pizza in Niles IL doesn't stop Rebecca from driving to Candlelite in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Rebecca Rios (Niles, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Very good pizza here. we don't come to Rogers Park too often but when we do we try and make this a stop. we live in not too far and usualy get pizza in Niles IL but this place is great too.

Our reply:

Hey Rebecca, we appreciate you making us [...]

 

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Popular Chicago pizza place brings locals and outsiders in for Chicago thin crust pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jeremy Sykes (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

good beer and loves the 2 for 1 pizza deals on tuesdays. they have good hot wings and buffalo wings too. sometimes crowded but its a popular place so i guess thats expected

Our reply:

Thanks for coming in Jeremy! Tuesday is one of our busie [...]

 

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Addison Pizza lovers drives to Candlelite restaurant for their pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: John Williams (Addison, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

everything was good as usual. The pizza is always really good and we iike thin crust pizza. the staff is nice and friendly and our family enjoys the restaurant.

Our reply:

Hey John, thanks for making the drive to Rogers Park for our

 

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Tuesday Restaurant Specials in Chicago | Chicago Pizza Deals
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Christy Schneider (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

we come here as a family on tuesdays sometimes because they have two for one pizza specials and it makes for a cheap meal for the family! The pizza is good and its consistent which we like.

Love the cheese curds and garlic herb fries too! Thanks Candlelite [...]

 

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Evanston Pizza customers choose Candlelite over Evanston pizza restaurants
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Kaleen Aboor (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

always good food here and not too far from my home in evanston. i like this pizza better than evanston pizza by my house.

Our reply:

Hey Kaleen, thanks for coming in! Keep enjoying our Chicago thin crust pizza if you like ours over the

 

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Addison IL Pizza lover drives to Candlelite for Garlic Herb Fries
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jennifer Schwartz (Addison, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

good pizza, a little crowded when we came this time and it took a few to get seated but after we did everything was good. love their garlic herb fries with the dressing on it and feta cheese.

Our reply:

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Chicago thin pizza creates family restaurant atmosphere
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: John Forsythe (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

always good pizza. consistently good everytime 5-stars for sure. perfect thin pizza in Chicago.

Our reply:

John, thanks for coming in! Glad you've made us your Chicago family restaurant of choice on the northside. Looking forward to having [...]

 

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Chicago Buffalo Wings create Family Restaurant Environment
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jose Hernandez (Park Ridge, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

I bring my family and wife here from Park Ridge to get pizza. We have family out this way and sometimes meet up here. its a good family restaurant thats kinda hidden in Chicago because people downtown probably dont know about it much. Good burgers and sandwich wr [...]

 

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Lincolnwood Pizza lover drives to Rogers Park for Good Pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sharon Smith (Lincolnwood, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Great pizza, love this place and not very far from home. better than any Lincolnwood pizza I've had.

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Best Family Restaurant in Chicago serves pizza to the crowds!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: John Pettis (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Love coming in for good pizza. I like thin crust and coming in sometimes on tuesdays becaue they have a good pizza deal then but its always nice here and we always enjoy the food. very clean restaurant and a good family restaurant in chicago to enjoy with family and fr [...]

 

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Good food brings Rogers Park restaurant lover to Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: James Schneider (Park Ridge, IL)
Waitstaff: Marie DeRosa 

always good food when i come here and good cold beer. i like the pulled pork burger and the fries are good.

Our reply:

Thanks for taking to time to shoot us a few good words, James! We'll keep keeping that beer cold for you, an [...]

 

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Patricia makes Candlelite her favorite family restaurant in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Patricia Sullen (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

Always good to eat at the Candlelite our favorite family restaurant in Chicago

Our reply:

Patricia, thanks for coming in and making us your family restaurant in Chicago! hope you had a great experience while you were here!

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Best Chicago dessert brings Betty to get Cookie Skillet at Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Betty Davidson (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

This place has a very good dessert called the cookie skillet that you must try if you visit, its probably one of the best desserts in Chicago or at least near where I live

Our reply:

Glad to hear from another cookie skillet fan! W [...]

 

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Evanston IL Family Restaurant lover loves Candlelite restaurant!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Cyndi Gage (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Marie DeRosa 

Red White & Blue Patriotic Burger Rocks!

I'm never disappointed when I go to Candlelite. The staff is great, the food is awesome and the beer is cold.  It is not often that you get a burger cooked perfectly, but they haven't failed me yet.  [...]

 

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Northwestern University pizza lover and student chooses Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jeremy Mathis (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

good place to come eat after class. I'm a Northwestern University student, poor like the other college students, and it's good and cheap here.

Our reply:

Hey Jeremy, thanks for coming in! We're proud to support the appetites of

 

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Great food service at family restaurant Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Shelly Mica (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

always good food here, good service and everyone is friendly. great family restaurant to come to

Our reply:

Hey Shelly, thanks for the comments! Glad you have chosen us as your

 

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Wilmette pizza lover fights traffic to get to Candlelite restaurant
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sarah Stafford (Wilmette, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

really cool place to come for pizza or a drink. everytime i come the place is clean and the food is consistently good. probably the best pizza that is close enough for me to drive too. they have good wraps too. not a bad drive for wilmette pizza unless there is a l [...]

 

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Morton Grove pizza customer chooses Candlelite for cold beer in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Tom Grandor (Morton Grove, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

good thin crust pizza and cold beer, exactly what I come for. Always good too. I'm surprised this place doesn't franchise and open up other locations.

Our reply:

Thanks for coming in, Tom! Always happy to serve our

 

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Candlelite restaurant parking available across the street at Midas in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Meisha Jackson (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

I wish there was a Candlelite restaurant location downtown! Love coming here for food I just have to remember not to drive up during rush hour! Glad Midas lets you park in their parking lot after hours, thats really cool of them.

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Waukegan Pizza lovers comes to Rogers Park for Thin Crust
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sam Whalon (Waukegan, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

once again another great dinner at Candlelite. if you like thin crust pizza in chicago then you definitely have to try them.

Our reply:

Sam, thanks for coming in! Glad you made the drive from Waukegan down this way. Keep choosing us as your [...]

 

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Columbus OH visitor will be back for the food at Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Alexis Johnson (Columbus, OH)
Waitstaff: james 

I went to Candlelight on the Fourth of July with a girlfriend. Our server was James and he was great. He made us awesome drinks and the prices weren't high. I don't live in Chicago anymore but I will come back for sure the next time I'm in town. We were in after th [...]

 

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Northwestern University students come to Candlelite in Rogers Park for good pizza and food
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Steve Martin (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

I'm a student at Northwestern but from the area and Candlelite is AWESOME!!!!!!

Our reply:

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Gurnee pizza lover chooses Candlelite over Pizza Hut and Dominos
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jon Bailey (Gurnee, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Love coming here but its a bit of a drive for me. If I know I will be in the area though I usually try to stop in or take something home for carry-out. The pizza is good and Gurnee doesn't have any good independent places, just chains like Pizza Hut and Dominos and [...]

 

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Park Ridge pizza lover chooses Candlelite to eat and watch TV
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Carrie Stueben (Park Ridge, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Always satisfied everytime I come here. There is usually a good crowd but when there is a wait it's definitely worth it. I enjoy coming here with friends to have something to eat or watch a game on the TVs.

Our reply:

Carrie, thanks fo [...]

 

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Melrose Park pizza mom brings family to Candlelite for 2 for 1 pizza night
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Stacy Keaton (Melrose Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

I make the drive out here on Tuesdays occassionally because Candlelite has the 2 for 1 pizza night so I bring the kids and it's a very affordable meal that we can enjoy. I have five kids so when the hubby and I come to a restaurant it can be expensive. sometimes [...]

 

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Elmwood Park pizza lover gets thin crust pizza and pulled pork
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jamie Evans (Elmwood Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

good food and a nice place to have a bite to eat. thanks guys, love your thin crust pizza and my son loves the pulled pork burgers.

Our reply:

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Gary makes Candlelite his Melrose Park pizza place for thin crust and Gumballhead
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Gary W. (Melrose Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Love coming here to watch the Chicago Blackhawks! They had a good 2011 playoff run, I watched a couple games here, there was a good crowd but not uncomfortablly crowded. They have good appetizers, I usually get them with a beer. My wide likes the organic vodka th [...]

 

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Best spinach thin crust pizza in Chicago, according to Darla of Evanston IL
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Darla C. (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Best damn thin crust pizza in Chicago, and I'm not kidding. I like it because they are always consistent and it's good every time. Never over cooks or dry or bad. I like their spinach pizza and sometimes I get garlic or pepperoni thin crust. The wraps are good too. [...]

 

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Candlelite Chicago regular loves new flat screen TVs at Rogers Park sports bar
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: John S. (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Good bar, I like to come here fairly often to watch games on the flat screens and have a drink and some food maybe. Only gave it four stars cause I've been to better places in my life so it was hard to give it the best rating possible, but it is great and the pizza i [...]

 

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Park Ridge pizza lover gets 2 for 1 pizza specials on Tuesdays at Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Pam Marshall (Park Ridge, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Excellent food, one of the best sports bars in chicago in my opinion. I come here often for food, mostly their thin crust pizza. Good family friendly atmosphere so I don't mind bringing the kids on 2 for 1 pizza Tuesdays. It's consistently good which I like ca [...]

 

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Three Floyds Gumballhead served cold at Candlelite in Rogers Park...usually!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Ariel Adams (Skokie, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Really good food, would of gave five stars but they were out of my favorite beer, Three Floyd's Gumballhead! They usually have it but I know it goes quick there and Three Floyds only gives them a limited amount. I love the pizza!!!! best thin crust AND ITS NOT LIKE [...]

 

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Oak Park Pizza lover choses Pulled Pork at Candlelite instead
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: John Franco (Oak Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Loved the pulled pork, had a good time with the kids and would definitely come back here. I drove from Oak Park to get pizza here and ended up with good pulled pork though.

Our reply:

Thanks for coming in, John! It's ok if you got the [...]

 

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Evanston Pizza lover also enjoys Northwestern University games and pizza at Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Paul Reicher (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Always a great time at the Candlelite. Great beer and the best thin crust pizza pie in Chicago. If you haven't had it, come try it. They also do Facebook Places and Foursquare check-in specials where you get free garlic herb fries with your pizza purchase. I'll [...]

 

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Michael finds best thin crust pizza at Candlelite in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Michael W. (Schaumburg, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

The pizza was really good, a lot better than I expected! The garlic fries were also good, the ambience is nice and the service was good. No complaints! Best thin crust pizza I've had too. Wasn't like frozen stuff.

Our reply:

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Steve finds the best Chicago sports bar at Candlelte in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Steve D. (Lake Forest, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

One of the best Chicago sports bars on the north side of Chicago. Love this place, great food, and the menu is big. Doesn't t [...]

 

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Harwood Heights pizza lover chooses Candlelite Chicago for their Three Floyd's Gumballhead
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sara M. (Harwood Heights, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Mmm pulled pork burger! Awesome as usual! I usually get the pizza but the burgers are really good too and I wanted pork!! Love the tater tots that come with it too! And they serve Three Floyds Gumballhead which is AWESOMEEE!!!!

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Evanston IL Pizza restaurant serves "best thin crust pizza" to Pat
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Pat Murphy (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Great food, loved the thin crust pizza and definitely would recommend this place to friends and family. Try the garlic herb fries and definitely have to get the cookie skillet for dessert. This place is good and easy on the wallet. Best Chicago thin crust pizza I've ha [...]

 

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Best Chicago Style Pizza is at Candlelite restaurant in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sean Mullins (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Dude this food was ridiculous. Seriously, like the best food I've had in a while. Well ok maybe not like fine dining, but for a Chicago bar, it had awesome thin crust pizza which they said is made from scratch including the dough, and the garlic fries were AWESOME. Gr [...]

 

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Chicago thin crust pizza so good customers want the recipe!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Danielle McDonnell (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD!!! I can't believe I didn't know that you were that close to Northwestern University campus! I love your thin crust pizza! You'll have to send me the recipe so I can make my own!!!

Our reply:

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Moe finds Chicago bar and Pizza Restaurant in Chicago very clean and delicious!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Moe Landers (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Reall good Chicago bar and pizza joint. It's clean, tastes good all the time. And the servers are nice. Thanks Pat for telling us about Read more »

Candlelite restaurant is a great Chicago Blackhawks sports bar in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Rose V. (Gary, IN)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Love the thin crust pizza and the garlic herb fries are awesome!!!!!!! Holy crap I'm going to have to come back sooner than planned for more! Thanks for everything, the service was great and the pizza was perfect as always. Love coming here with my boyfriend, it's a grea [...]

 

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Chicago thin crust pizza is a Rogers Park favorite for Joey at Candlelite
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Joey L. (Schererville, IN)
Waitstaff: Pat Fowler 

Absolutely love this place! It is definitely worth stopping at whenever I find myself in the area (or can give myself an excuse to come to the area). It's for sure the best thin crust pizza in Chicago, or at least I thought so. The garlic herb fries with the feta [...]

 

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Amazing Garlic Herb Fries bring Elisabeth back to Candlelite restaurant in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Elisabeth N. (Denver, CO)

We've never been in here, but we live in South Evanston and order delivery fairly frequently.

The garlic herb fries are AMAZING. Seriously. If you're not a fan of garlic then you (obviously) wouldn't be into these, but they're packed with flavor, and as a g [...]

 

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Chicago pizza lover comes to Candlelite for great food and historic Chicago sign
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Heather D. (Chicago, IL)

We love Candlelite.  Every time we go the service is great, the staff very friendly and the menu is really great considering it's a bar.  I love that you can go, bring the family, have a great meal and be able to talk to your tablemates without having to [...]

 

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Buy One Pizza Get One Free on Tuesdays at Candlelite in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Dee W (Evanston, IL)

This place is still another fav - especially with Tuesday's special - buy one pizza, Wednesday's 2 for 1 burgers or get one free or Thursday - 25 cent wings.  They always have great draft beers and delicious food.

The last time we came, we all devoured thos [...]

 

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Franklin Park IL restaurant favorite is Candlelite pizza on Western Ave
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Patty V (Franklin Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

No, I think the NU students need to keep away from here. Really, that would mean more delicious thin and crispy pizza for me! I know they serve a mean French Onion Soup and many other items, but the thin pizza is really o [...]

 

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Oak Park Pizza customer comes to Candlelite Chicago for thin crust pizza!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Kymberly J, (Oak Park, IL)

mmmm voted best burger for a reason! Good stuff but if you could tell me it was grass fed beef I'd be floored and order one for myself the next visit. A few things are telling me the beef comes from ordinary cows. Moo hoo...

Nice atmosphere. Judgin [...]

 

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Chicago Pizza customer gets Groupon from Candlelite restaurant and loves the thin crust pizza!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Agnes F (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

so happy that groupon introduced us to Candlelite, coz we definitely don't live anywhere close to the place

we spent an afternoon there watching college football and the experience couldn't have been better the bloody marys [...]

 

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Evanston Pizza lovers pick Candlelite as their hometown pizza and sports bar
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Art B. (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

The pizza is excellent & supurb thin crust. Service is always good. We've had partys here twice, great value and a good time had by all! We'll be back.

Our reply:

Thanks Art! It's the same crust we've had since the dawn of time! Glad you [...]

 

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Winnetka IL Family enjoys Candlelite Chicago thin crust pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: The Leonard Family . (Winnetka, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Jamie was great! Took good care of us.

Our reply:

Chicago thin crust pizza

Thanks for coming in! Tell your friends and family where you got the Read more »

Evanston IL Pizza Lover comes to Candlelite restaurant in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jennifer . (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Our favorite neighborhood haunt, great hummus, perfect manhattan - great server!

Our reply:

Best Chicago Pizza Restaurant

Jennifer, thanks for coming in an enjoying our great Manhattans! Pat sure knows how to make 'em! Let us know h [...]

 

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Chicago Pizza Lover gets Thin Crust at Candlelite Restaurant
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Stephanie Williams (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Amy Winters 

Great service-love the pizza! Will be backl!

Our reply:

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Jambalaya in Chicago at Candlelite in Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Osvaldo . (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Amber Halaka 

One of our favorite places to go as a family. We love the pizza and jambalaya and the warm, efficient service!

Our reply:

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Chicago Blackhawks Sports Bar in Chicago brings Northwestern Students watching
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Emily . (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Manager should make sure Hawks games are all shown, even the ones on VERSUS. Thank you!

Our reply:

We'll try, we'll try!! Haha! We always try to make sure it's on, so if it's not, it's just because no one has gotten to it! But just let us know, [...]

 

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Dave of Skokie gets great service at Candlelite Chicago restaurant
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Dave Spacek (Skokie, IL)
Waitstaff: Amber Halaka 

Food was great and our server catered to our request nicely and quickly.

Our reply:

Dave,

Thanks for enjoying dinner with us! We are glad that everything came out quick and hope you were able to eat some of our delicious

 

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Sheri from Santa Fe New Mexico loves Candlelite Chicago thin crust pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Sheri . (Santa Fe, NM)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Very attentive and friendly waitperson-very informed about menu. Excellent service.

Our reply:

Sheri,

Thanks for stopping by for a bite to eat! We are glad you had a great experience and hope that you tell everyone about Read more »

Northbrook pizza lover drives to Candlelite for thin crust pizza
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Janet Brown (Northbrook, IL)
Waitstaff: Amy Winters 

Food was great-Amy was perfect! Thanks

Our reply:

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Friendly service at Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: J Ruhana (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Amber Halaka 

Very friendly server-nice smile-ex service, great specials, good drinks!

Our reply:

Ruhania, thanks for coming in! Make sure to check our Read more »

Amazing Chicago pizza, according to Travis
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Travis Williams (Chicago, IL)

Very cool place! Really enjoyed the pizza! Amazing!

Our reply:

Travis, glad you thought it was so amazing!!! Thanks for coming in! Did you try the Hawaiian pizza? It's funny, we have people say the Read more »

Great pizza places in Chicago are hard to come by
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Elisabeth Laudor (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Amber Halaka 

Great pub food. Music is too loud

Our reply:

Glad you came in! Let us know if you think it's too loud, we'll gladly also inspect the volume and make sure that everything is in proper order, lol. ;) Thanks for coming in and enjoyi [...]

 

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Chicago's best kept secret-our thin crust pizza at Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Jen Malinsky (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

The staff is one of the friendliest in the city. The pizza is phenomenal-light, tasty, crispy, awesome! Chicago's best kept secret.

Our reply:

Jen,

We really appreciate your review of our pizza! We are glad you enjoy it so m [...]

 

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Lou from Evanston gives Candlelite and Cheryl 5 stars
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: LOUIS PERLIA (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Cheryl K 

KARNLOU, LOVE THE PIZZA, BEER, WINE AND SERVICE,

We are there every week. www.GraphicPaintedLadies.com



 

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Robert from Chicago says two for one pizza Tuesdays is his favorite-best thin crust pizza in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Robert Morerno (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Excelent food, service, and staff. I always recommend this Chicago restuarant for good times.Two for Tuesday pizza is the best my daughter have enjoyed for years. I got he [...]

 

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Maybe the best pizza on the planet!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Bill Armstrong (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

Arguably the best pizza on the planet. And Brittany took good care of us. Highly recommended!



 

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Tom from Glenview will be back!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: tom J (Glenview, IL)

warm, friendly, fantastic -- we will be back

Our reply:

Tom,

Thanks for the review-we look forward to seeing you again.



 

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Jamie is the best at Candlelite Chicago.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Nan . (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Jamie is always the best!!!!

Our reply:

We agree!!!



 

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Candlelite Chicago has the best servers in Evanston.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Gabriel Dec (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Server was very kind and attentive to our needs-wings needs to be a little more tender.



 

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Will return to Candlelite Chicago Restaurant for the great service
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: R Seidner (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Great waitress! Very attentive.  Excellent food! Will surely return.



 

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Chicago Candlelite Restaurant-keeps up the good work!
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Matthew Deisenroth (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Great Stuff!! 

Keep up the good work!!



 

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Candlelite Chicago-good food and good service.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Leo . (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Our service was great and prompt and the food was good!

Our reply:

Leo,

Please come back and join us again ok.  PLease say hello when you do.

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Vegetarian selections at Candlelite Chicago Restaurant are great
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Shelby . (Chicago, il)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Great service and food-we're glad to see that your menu has more vegetarian options than previously.



 

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Review by Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Penny . (Rogers Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Jamie was very good.  We ordered the same foos as always but this time the nachos were bad tasting.

Our reply:

We are so sorry to hear that...let us make it up to you.  I will be contacting you so you can tell me why the food wasn't as [...]

 

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Finally service that compliments the great food at Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Luis . (Chicago, il)
Waitstaff: jessica 

Finally a server that compliments the food,  Too many times I have some here and received lousy service.  If I didn't like the food i wouldn't come back.  I'm glad to give it another shot.

Our reply:

That is really great to hear.&nbs [...]

 

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All the wqay from Tuscon AZ to try the perfect thin crust pizza from Candlelite Chicago.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: david and Carin Rallo (Tuscon, AZ)
Waitstaff: jessica 

We heard about Candlelite all the way out in Tuscon.  Since we are on a life ling search for the "perfect pizza" we had to take a road trip to see for ourselves what all the fuss over your pizza was about.  It was definitely worth the trip.  H [...]

 

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Review by Rogers Park
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Penny . (Rogers Park, IL)
Waitstaff: Jamie 

Jamie was very good.  We ordered the same foos as always but this time the nachos were bad tasting.

Our reply:

We are so sorry to hear that...let us make it up to you.  I will be contacting you so you can tell me why the food wasn't as [...]

 

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Favorite Evanston restaurant and bar...love the service at Candlelite Chicago.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Kathryn Mross (Evanston, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

Great fun, food!  Wonderful friendly service-Servers are well trained.  Our favorite neighborhood rest and bar.



 

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Excellent thin crust BBQ Chicken Pizza-Excellent service by Brittany
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Peter Fript (Chicago, IL)
Waitstaff: Brittany 

Excellent thin crust pizza-especially the bbq chicken and 2 for 1 on Tuesday can't be beat.  Servers and waiters are extraordinary.  Attentive as well.

Our reply:

Peter,

We think Brittany is awesome too-please ask for her on [...]

 

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Loved the thin crust pizaa and everything about Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Dr. Dre (Compton, IL)

love the thin crust pizza.  loved everything about the place, including jessica.  wow



 

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Candlelite Chicago restaurant and Jessica were great
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: mark weruath (Evanston, IL)

jessica was our server... she was great.  very comfortable, friendly and fun place.  the food was fantastic.  the price of the specials was great.  and as i already stated... the service was great too



 

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Best thin crust pizza in Chicago. And 2 for 1 Tuesday is awesome.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Roger Thomas (Chicago, IL)

Last Tuesday I visited Candlelite Rest for the first time.  The thin crust pizza was the absolute best I ever tasted.  It was also 2 for 1 nite and it was truly a great value.  I look forward to visitng next week.  The staff was outstanding as well.  Brittony was very [...]

 

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Chicago Pizza from Heaven. Tops in Chicago.
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: J K Alleson (Chicago, IL)

Chicago Pizza from heaven...I have eaten all over the city and have lived here my whole life so I know good pizza from bad and this is in the top 3 in all of Chicago.  Ahead of many big namers too like Home Run Inn.  The only reason I would not say it is the best is because on any given d [...]

 

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The best pizza in Chicago
Candlelite Chicago Review:

Review by: Ed Garrison (Lake Bluff, IL)

The best pizza in Chicago, hands down. Highly recommended!



 

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