Bungalow by Middle Brow

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One of the best pizza places in town.

I came on a Tuesday to finally try their thin crust and boy they did not disappoint.

I got a half and half pepperoni and veggie and it was a glorious experience. The crust was SO incredibly thin, crunching satisfyingly with each bite. Their cheese, sauce, and toppings are also delicious, making for an incredible pizza. For dessert I had the soft serve with a side of smashed berries and a double shot of espresso. If you’re looking for a simple vanilla berry sundae, this is it.

Food: perfect.

Service: fantastic.

Atmosphere: airy and bright, welcoming, invites you into the process (you can see the ovens and even sit across them).

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Bungalow by Middle Brow is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Chicago—and it might just serve the best tavern-style pizza in the entire city.

From the moment you walk in, the cozy, laid-back vibe feels like a warm welcome. The service was excellent—especially the bartender, who was not only friendly and attentive but incredibly knowledgeable. They offered great suggestions on what to order, even sharing a bit of the backstory behind the food.

Now, let’s talk about the pizza—because this isn’t your average tavern pie. The crust is perfectly crisp with just the right amount of chew, and every topping feels intentional. You can tell there was real thought and care in how the pizzas were made.

Beyond the pizza, the food in general is incredible. From small plates to entrees, everything was fresh, seasonal, and cooked with a lot of heart. You don’t always expect food at a brewery to blow you away, but Bungalow delivers way beyond expectations.

Whether you’re coming for the beer, the food, or just a chill evening with friends, Bungalow by Middle Brow is a standout spot that deserves all the love. Don’t sleep on that tavern pizza—it’s seriously next level.

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Tavern Tuesday review:

The tavern style pizza is one of the best in the city.

The beer is sublime.

The bar is lively and extremely busy. The music wasn't too loud on our visit and we had good service with the server checking in multiple times.

I would have tipped at least 20% anyway so the automatic 21% isn't going to send me spiraling and it's very clearly labeled and communicated prior to and during payment.

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Middle brow bungalow was a very trendy bar. It had a lovely patio, a nice indoor place, and a bar. It felt very alive and very trendy. The music was a little loud, and by that I mean I was drinking a beer and crocheting while watching a movie... And couldn't hear the movie on my earbuds because the music was so loud at the bar. The servers were amazing. I was crocheting, while drinking, and they all struck up conversations with me about my project and talking about beer. So friendly so nice. I did not partake in any food, but I can tell you that the beer was absolutely delicious.

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Everything about this place is excellent. Their “tavern” style pizza was incredible, cracker-thin and served here with sausage and shishito peppers. The style is a little different than the usual tavern style pie, a class of its own with A+ crust, cheese, sauce (the special here was a touch sweet, which I liked), and toppings.

Can’t say enough about the service. Came here alone at about 4:30pm on a Tuesday, and the place was already getting busy. Still, I got seated immediately at the bar, and the bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the process behind the beer and pizza. Helped recommend me both the nights/ special pizza and the nice Pilsner, which was the best version of that beer I’ve ever had. I need to come back here to show this place off to friends.

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