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Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town

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1924 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, US-IL 60622
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Appetizers

Starters To Share (or Not). Handmade mozzarella sticks you'll be telling strangers about

Mozzarella Sticks

Made completely from scratch. Housemade and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella, Herbed Breadcrumbs and Marinara Sauce
  • 4 Sticks $14.00
  • 6 Sticks $17.50

Panza Bread Sticks

$11.00
Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend, Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Pizza Sauce

Popcorn Chicken Bites

$13.00
Tossed with Hot-Honey, Served with Creamy Ranch

Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip

$10.00
Served with Grilled or Crispy Pita Chips or Vegetables

The Best Darn Wings

the fifty50 wings

Step 1 - Choose:

Bone-In

Boneless

Step 2 - How Many?

Bone-In

  • 6 Wings $16.00
  • 10 Wings $25.00
  • 25 Wings $52.00

Boneless

  • 6 Wings $15.00
  • 10 Wings $23.00
  • 25 Wings $49.00

Step 3 - Select a Sauce

Select a Sauce

Our Famous Buffalo, Spicy Korean Red Pepper, Spicy Garlic, Nashville Hot, Honey Malört, Sweet Chili, Smokehouse BBQ, Teriyaki Honey Orange

Step 4 - Add Ons

Ranch

$1.50

Blue Cheese Dressing

$1.50

Celery & Carrots

$1.50

Salads

Family Style / Premium Ingredients. Healthy (and ginormous) salads with a cult following. Add on additional ingredients or you can build your own salad

Cobb

$17.00
Romaine, Arugula, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Pickles, Corn, Scallions, Dill, Egg, Garlic Sesame Croutons and Buttermilk Black Truffle Dressing

Roots Caesar*

$15.00
Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Crispy Prosciutto, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Creamy Caesar Dressing

Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella

$17.00
Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Fresh Housemade Mozzarella, Sunflower Seeds and Cilantro Vinaigrette

BLT

$16.00
Arugula, Romaine, Red Onions, Roasted Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Parsley, Radish, Blue Cheese Crumble, Bacon, Pears and Blue Cheese Dressing

Greek-Like

$15.00
Romaine & Baby Spinach, Parsley, Dill & Mint, Kalamata & Green Olives, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncini, Fried Capers, Sunflower Seeds, Crispy Pita and Greek-Feta Vinaigrette

Kimchi

$16.00
Cabbage, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Beets, Almonds, Cashews, Togarashi, Ramen, Carrot and Kimchi Vinaigrette

Southwest Chipotle Chicken & Avocado

$17.00
Arugula, Cilantro, Cabbage, Pulled Chicken, Radish, Avocado, Crispy Shallots, Pickled Red Onions, Tajin-roasted Sweet Potatoes, Tortilla Strips, Black Beans, Corn, Queso Cotija and Creamy Chipotle Dressing

Sesame Chicken

$16.00
Shredded Cabbage & Romaine, Pulled Chicken, Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Radish, Scallions, Parsley, Fried Ramen, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Sesame Vinaigrette

Not a Carrot In the World

$15.00
Romaine, Kale, Arugula, Avocado, Scallions, Radish, Mango, Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Shallots, Sesame & Sunflower Seeds, Lemon, Roasted Carrots and Carrot Tahini Dressing

Beet

$16.00
Romaine, Arugula, Roasted Beets, Pears, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Build a Salad

$12. We use the freshest ingredients to make the best salads

Step 1 - Pick Your Greens

Choose 2: Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Arugula (+$1), Baby Kale (+$1), Spinach (+$1)

Step 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Choose 5: Beets: roasted, Black Beans, Black Olives, Broccoli: steamed, Carrots: shredded, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Giardiniera, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapeños, Mushrooms: raw, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Pineapples, Red Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts (+$1), Carrots: roasted (+$1), Curry Cauliflower: roasted (+$1), Fresh Mango (+$1), Kalamata & Green Olives (+$1), Sweet Potato: tajin-roasted (+$1)

Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch On

Choose 2: Crispy Shallots, Crispy Pita, Fried Capers, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Ramen: crunchy, Sunflower Seeds, Taco Chips, Tortilla Strips, Almonds: toasted (+$1), Cashews: toasted (+$1), Pistachios: toasted (+$1)

Step 4 - Go for Cheese

Choose 1: Aged Manchego (+$2), Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Chihuahua Cheese (+$1), Cotija, Feta (+$1), Goat Cheese (+$1), Housemade Mozzarella (+$2), Local Cheddar Curds (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Shaved Parmesan (+$1), Vegan Cheddar (+$2), Vegan Mozzarella (+$2)

Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings

Choose 1: Avocado Cream (+$1), Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Black Truffle Cream (+$2), Caesar Dressing*, Carrot Tahini, Cilantro Vinaigrette, Creamy Chipotle Dressing, Greek-Feta Dressing, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette, Louis Dressing, Sesame Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch (+$2)

Step 6 - Top It Off

Get That Protein! Avocado (+$3), Bacon (+$1), Blackened Shrimp (+$6), Fierce Tofu (+$6), Fried Herbed-Breaded Chicken (+$6), Garlic Shrimp (+$6), Grilled Chicken Breast (+$5), Hard Boiled Egg (+$1), Popcorn Chicken (+$5), Pulled Chicken: cold (+$5), Salami (+$2)

Quad Cities Style Pizzas

The malt in our dough is what makes our pizza special imparting a slight sweetness in the crust. Make Any Pizza Gluten Free (+$3.50). Sub Vegan Cheddar or Mozzarella (+$3). Add on additional toppings. Or you can build your own pizza

Old School Cheese

Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust
  • 12" Pizza $16.00
  • 16" Pizza $20.00

Classic Pepperoni

Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust with a healthy amount of Pepperoni. We don't skimp on our toppings
  • 12" Pizza $19.00
  • 16" Pizza $23.00

Crumbled Sausage

The Quad Cities Speciality: Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella
  • 12" Pizza $18.00
  • 16" Pizza $23.00

Taco

A Quad Cities Original: Taco-seasoned Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Taco-seasoned Chips
  • 12" Pizza $24.00
  • 16" Pizza $29.00
  • Add Sour Cream
  • $1.50

Margherita

Roasted Tomato Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil
  • 12" Pizza $17.00
  • 16" Pizza $22.00

McDowell's

Seasoned Ground Beef, Louis Dressing, Fresh Mozzarella + Cheddar. Topped with Onions, Lettuce, and Pickles. The National Pizza of Zamunda
  • 12" Pizza $22.00
  • 16" Pizza $27.00

Vegan

Ground Seitan, Smoked Seitan Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Vegan Mozzarella and Vegan Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, and Vegan Ranch
  • 12" Pizza $25.00
  • 16" Pizza $30.00

Garden

Roasted Mushrooms, Diced Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Mix, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella
  • 12" Pizza $22.00
  • 16" Pizza $27.00
  • Make It Vegan!
  • $2.50

Chef Series Collaborations - Quad Cities Style Pizzas

Sarah Grueneberg's - Monteverde Big Ragu

Tomato-braised Pork Shoulder, Meatballs, Sausage, Calabrian Peppers, Stracchino, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Pesto
  • 12" Pizza $26.00

Charlie Mckennas' - Lillie's Q BBQ Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork smoked over peach wood, Hot Smokey BBQ, and Fresh Mozzarella. Topped with Carolina Dirt BBQ Rub & Slaw
  • 12" Pizza $26.50

Rick Ortiz's - Antique Taco

Chili Cheese Curd Pizza, Chorizo Chili, Cheddar Curds, Chihuahua Cheese, Mozzarella, Pickled Jalapeños & Onions, Avocado Cream, Tortilla Strips, Black Olives, and Scallions
  • 12" Pizza $25.00

Neighborhood Faves - Quad Cities Style Pizzas

Tikka Masala Butter Chicken

Butter Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Ginger, Curry, Onions, Paneer, Methi, Chili Oil, Lime, and Fresh Mozzarella
  • 12" Pizza $27.00

Korean Fried Chicken

Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Purée, Kimchi, Fresh Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Korean Fried Chicken, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, and Cilantro
  • 12" Pizza $29.50

BLT

Canadian Bacon, Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Lettuce
  • 12" Pizza $22.00

Build a Pizza

12" Pizza (Serves 1-2) $16 / 16" Pizza (Serves 3-5) $20. Tell us how to make the perfect pizza. Pick your favorite fresh ingredients and we'll arrange them on our hand-tossed malt crust with Roots pizza sauce and Quad Cities mozzarella blend

Step 1 - First Pick a Size

12" (1-2 people), 16" (3-5 people)

Step 2 - Put Some Meat on It

We ain't Skimping. Sausage: Crumbled (+$3), Pepperoni (+$3), Anchovies (+$3), Bacon (+$4), Blackened Shrimp (+$8), Canadian Bacon (+$4), Garlic Shrimp (+$8), Ground Beef (+$4), Italian Beef (+$5), Popcorn Chicken (+$6), Pulled Chicken (+$5), Prosciutto (+$3), Salami (+$3), Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (+$6), Vegan Bacon (+$4)

Step 3 - Some Premium Toppings

(+$2.50): Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Black Olives, Broccoli Florets, Coleslaw, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera: our Special Recipe, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapeños: fresh, Jalapeños: pickled, Kalamata Olive Blend, Mushrooms: fresh, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pineapple, Red Onions: pickled, Red Onions: fresh, Roasted Garlic purée, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions, Tomatoes: sliced or diced

Step 4 - Make it Even Cheesy-Er

(+$2). Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Cotija Cheese, Provolone, Ricotta, Aged Manchego (+$3), Feta (+$3), Fresh Mozzarella (+$3), Goat Cheese (+$3), Shaved Parmesan (+$3), Vegan Cheddar (+$3), Vegan Mozzarella (+$3)

Step 5 - Side Sauces

(+$2): Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Korean Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Lillie's Q Smokey BBQ, Tikka Masala Butter Sauce, Ranch, Sour Cream, The Fifty/50 Buffalo Sauce, Vegan Ranch

Step 6 - How Do You Want it Cut?

Go with strips when building 2 toppings or less. Quad-city style strips, Traditional pie cut

Some Sides

Seasoned Curly Fries

$6.00

Sweet Potato Tots

$6.00

Roasted Broccoli w/ Garlic Butter

$7.00

Mac & Cheese

$8.00

Desserts & Drinks

Something For The Sweet Tooth

Feed Your Inner Child

Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

$9.00
Funfetti Cheesecake on a Graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Glazed Fruity Pebbles

Baby Ruth Cheesecake

$11.00
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, swirled with Caramel and Baby Ruth candy on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Chocolate Ganache and even more Baby Ruth

Chocolate Cream Pie

$8.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Oreo Cookie Pieces

Key Lime Meringue Pie

$8.00
Fresh Key Lime Custard on a graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream

Brownie Sundae

$10.00
Warm Old Fashioned Brownie, topped with your choice of either Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream. Finished off with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Drinks

Soda

$4.00
Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Sierra Mist – Dr. Pepper – Pepsi Zero – Orange Crush – Ginger Ale

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

$5.00

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

$5.00

Iced Tea

$3.50

Coffee

$3.50

Milk

$3.50

Chocolate Milk

$4.00

Root Beer

Root Beer

Try our Root Beer. It's our very own recipe!
  • Bottled $6.00
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
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General Info

1924 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, US-IL 60622
773-645-4949
http://www.rootspizza.com/
Map of Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Pizza
Meals
Lunch
Dinner

Hours

Monday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 12:00am

About Us

Roots is the brainchild of Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner, the duo behind Chicago’s Fifty/50 Restaurant Group. For over a decade, Greg and Scott moved up the ranks of several big-name restaurant groups. In 2008, they struck out on their own with their upscale sports-bar concept, The Fifty/50.

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The Fifty/50
2047 W Division St
Chicago, US-IL
Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town
1924 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, US-IL
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15 E. Ohio St
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744 S. Dearborn
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