Midtown Pizza
InlandA newer Harriman pizza shop making fresh-dough pies with real mozzarella, in a plain room that lets the food carry the experience.
Midtown Pizza opened recently and is still finding its operational footing, which means the wait times are variable. What is consistent is the ingredient quality: the mozzarella is top-grade, the toppings are fresh, and the dough is made to order rather than pre-proofed and held. The Chicago deep dish is properly cheesy and flavorful with a good crust. The pizza here holds up to the standard of what you'd find in a northeastern pizza city.
The thin-crust pies have one consistent note worth knowing: the crust is very thin, and if it comes out of a busy oven running slightly under temperature, toppings can pool and the slice becomes floppy. This is the structural tension of thin-crust pizza in a kitchen that is still calibrating. Order during a slower window if you want the best result. The calzone is the standout item, the kind of thing people order once and come back for specifically. The Spicy Rooster pizza with homemade buffalo sauce and the Mac Attack with macaroni are the more distinctive house options.
The room is plain and fast-casual. Soda prices run steep for a bottle, and cash saves the card fee. They sell by the slice, which helps for quick bites. Service speed has improved since the opening period.
Tips
- Take cash to avoid the card processing fee.
- The calzone is the sleeper item; order it once before defaulting to the pizza.
- By-the-slice is available for quick visits without a full pie commitment.
- Chicago deep dish takes longer; factor that into timing if you are eating in.
- Sunday hours end at 6 PM; all other days run until 9 PM.
What people love
- Fresh-dough pies made to order with top-grade mozzarella.
- The calzone, praised across multiple visits by repeat customers.
- Chicago deep dish that is properly cheesy and well-executed.
- Toppings that are fresh and applied generously on good days.
- Slices available, which makes the spot practical for a solo visit.
What to know
- Thin-crust pies can run floppy if the oven has not reached full temperature; ask at the counter how the kitchen is running.
- Soda prices are high; the food is the value, not the drinks.
- Service speed has been inconsistent during the post-opening period; the kitchen is still calibrating.
- The dining room atmosphere is spare and functional, not a destination in itself.
Best time
Weekday dinner from 5 to 7 PM when the kitchen has found its rhythm for the evening but before peak orders stack up. Sunday closes at 6 PM.
First visit
Order the calzone for the table and the Spicy Rooster pizza. Take cash.
How to get in
Walk-in or call ahead; no reservations. Online ordering is available through their Spot On order link.
Signature items
- Calzone
- Chicago Style Deep Dish
- Spicy Rooster Pizza with Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- Mac Attack Pizza
Location
Frequently asked
When is Midtown Pizza open?
Open daily; Sunday hours end at 6 PM, all other days until 9 PM.
How do I get to Midtown Pizza?
Order the calzone for the table and the Spicy Rooster pizza. Take cash.
Does Midtown Pizza take reservations?
Walk-in or call ahead; no reservations. Online ordering is available through their Spot On order link.
What should I order at Midtown Pizza?
The signature orders are Calzone, Chicago Style Deep Dish, Spicy Rooster Pizza with Homemade Buffalo Sauce.
What should I know before visiting Midtown Pizza?
Thin-crust pies can run floppy if the oven has not reached full temperature; ask at the counter how the kitchen is running.
Last updated: April 30, 2026