Tapia's Pizza on Howard — Restaurant in Rogers Park Township

I bookmarked Tapia's Pizzeria on a late evening while headed to work, as I am always looking for good food in areas near my committed places. I wasn't going to share a review of it, but after a third visit within a week I figured why not. I visited with the mindset of looking at their menu then possibly going to Subway if nothing caught my eye which Subway is interlinked with Tapia's.

Tapia's has a small dining area seemingly perfect for lunch, despite its array of choices on their menu which would have you considering it as an option for dinner as well. Thinking about it, I say it is the seating that gives it that lunch vibe versus either dinner with family or even a birthday party for someone close. If you have ever been to a Monical's Pizza or Pizza Hut, Tapia's does not have that same vibe. Furthermore, there are restrooms and televisions to keep you comfortable as you wait on your order.

Tapia's has a wide range of selections to choose from on its menu outside of pizza options in areas such as appetizers, sandwiches, soups and salads, burgers & wraps, grilled paninis, pastas, and dinner entrees that include fish and barbecue. Out of all featured on their menu I fell into the routine of ordering their slices during each of my visits, which is featured on the board as a daily special that comes with a canned soda with fries for $6.50.

Things to consider! Parking is shared with three other businesses: Subway, Dollar General, and La Michoacana Premium, so parking may be an issue at peak times of the day. And if it is, there is neighborhood parking which may be limited at times as well, so keep that in mind if I encouraged you to visit Tapia's.

In closing, on top of leaving my recommendation of Tapia's Pizzeria, I leave a 5-star rating as...

Great place to pick up pizza and sandwiches on the fly! Most foods are made fresh to order. If you call ahead, food is piping hot and wait time is very reasonable. Best of all is the staff. Super nice guys, always very friendly and helpful, all familiar faces in the 2 years I've been going there. I can tell they take pride in their work and strive to bring value to the customer. Sandwiches are a little pricier than I expected but they are delicious and you get a lot of food for your money. They don't skimp on toppings and the bread is great, toasted just right. I can't say it's the best pizza in town but I grew up making pizza so I'm not easy to please... it is very good. Precooked Pizza by the slice is a crapshoot in terms of value and freshness, So it's best to get that during busy times. If it looks like it might be dry, it certainly is...skip it. A better plan for serving fresh slices (Maybe they can be half cooked and heated to order instead of being kept warm in the display case?) and ditching the styrofoam containers would easily earn a fifth...

I really wish I could give zero stars but I have to give at least one. I ordered a pizza and they told me it would take only 40 minutes for it to get to my house. It took an hour and 20 minutes for my pizza to be delivered 3 blocks. And when I got it, the pizza was cold as ice. I called asking for a refund from the manager, he offered a fresh pizza and said it would be delivered in only 20 minutes. I refused and he then demands I return the pizza in order to get a refund. After arguing for about 10 minutes about the terms for refund and the horrible service from the restaurant, this manager resorts to insulting me and calling me "rude" and "uneducated". This was the worst service I have ever had in my life. This manager should be fired for his treatment...