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Exchequer Pub in Chicago is a four star American restaurant. This is a great place. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 30 years. It's known for its pizza. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, delivery, and jazz. This place is good for groups.
Patrons at this bar and restaurant grab stools at the bar or step into the rear to sit at booths and tables to watch the game on TV. The pub grub menu features burgers in four sizes, from quarter-pound up to a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/08/2004
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a chicago treasure with pizza second to none! the deluxe exchequer deep dish is superb! never a disappointment with anything on the menu...
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chicago classic for pizza and ribs...
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in the loop for more than 30 years, the exchequer pub is "student-friendly and nicely priced," which in manager jim mannos' eyes means $6 to $8 per meal without drink...
metromix.com - expert review
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great ribs! i eat red meat 2-3 times per year and tend be very picky - i'd come back for their ribs anytime!!
metromix.com - expert review
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for over 30 years, this has been a classic loop watering hole for business people, students and the occasional tourist. stop at the bar for a drink and salty popcorn, or stay for a satisfying lunch, which...
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tues. night(8:30-11:30) bloom school jam sessions offer up some of the best impromptu jazz sounds around for jazz lovers or anyone wanting a great evening of music!
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4 of 5 stars.
I was very pleased with Exchequer. I'm not sure its a must have, stunningly fantastic pizza, but I enjoyed it. Maybe it was because I went for a veggie instead of something loaded with meat. (I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Fun place to go to. Had a wide variety on the menu, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, ribs... Huge place and it seemed there were a mixture of customers, convention goers, business types, local…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
For lunch or after work beers i found this quite agreeable. Came here after school back when I went to DePaul, always a good time. Strikes me as one of those stalwart old Chicago type places. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
My dad wanted a simple dinner after my parent's very long drive from Alexandria, VA. I looked up pizza near The Palmer House and found Exchequer which I'd never even heard of. Large, deliciously…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food. I went on a Friday to pick up an order. The waitress quoted 15-20 minutes for the order. It was crowded by the time I got there and I only had to wait five more minutes than what the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
I would have liked this place... but my best friend and I both got food poisoning from the chicken wings we ordered! It's not for lack of atmosphere or decent service that I wouldn't go back... it's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Excellent charcoal grilled burgers, pan pizza; good pasta, greek chicken, ground sirloin with sauteed onions or mushrooms and daily options with nice starter soup or salad. But the burgers are the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
visited eschequer last weekend. had a great meal with great service. my friend and i wanted some ribs, thought about ordering the half size (we were getting a pizza, too). the server talked us into…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I think venerable exchequer is best visited off hours these days - weekend nights are a little gawky. the best is to play hooky on a weekday, go to art institute, study the toulouse-lautrecs most…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Based on food and drinks, Exchequer is a three star place but I'm bumping it up one star based on its hyper-Chicago feel. The front bar is full of Chicaaago accents and plastered with Chicago sports…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
...things were beginning to get fuzzy by the time we stumbled into one of Capone's former hangouts, a cozy den of drunkenness, Exchequer. A deceitfully vast space, cluttered with memorabilia and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Man, this place knows how to rock the deep dish pizza. I discovered some reviews on yelp, and since then it's been in the lunch rotation. It takes a while to make-and count on it taking the full 45…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best pizza's in town!! Seriously, this place is a hidden treasure. The location seems a bit seedy late night, but Exchequer's is always packed with lots of people. From the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I like the Exchequer. Their ribs are actually quite delish and not too badly priced at about $10 for a half slab. I also am in love with their winter special drinks, a.k.a. - hot chocolate for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
You don't get to be around for as long as these guys have and not be a solid restaurant. Work in the city or looking for a great place to have a good dinner and get to the Bulls or Blackhawks game on…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Yes, i am rating this in the company of all my great experiences. 4 stars for old school, old fashioned mid west awesome-ness. Thanks yelpers for letting this West Coast girl know where to go on her…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Why everything on Wabash looks like it just survived a nuclear blast or an oil spill is beyond me, but this place is a prime example of why you should never judge a book by its cover, or in this case,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Met up with a group of friends here after work last Friday night. The atmosphere is laid back and has a bit of a worn-in feel. You get the sense the place hasn't had a face lift in years...and on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Best. hot. wings. ever.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
This is our go-to place for work lunches, since it is right across the street. I could have the BLT every day and never get sick of it. Okay, that's a lie, but if I did get sick of it there's enough…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
My new favorite lunch spot close to work! I went in for the first time the other day and was pleasantly surprised. I've since been back twice, so my review is not based on a one time experience.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurants in the loop for lunch( haven't had dinner here, but I eat big lunches). I eat here about 3-4 times a week. My favorite is their Oven fried chicken with REAL mashed…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Took the kids to the theater and was looking for a place to eat before...we had fabulous deep dish pizza at Exchequer. The decor is definitely old but you could not ask for a better choice for pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Oldskool Chicago . . . friendly bouncers, mmmmmozzarella sticks and the drinkiest drinks!
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Central Camera recomended the place next door... Servis:Beverly.was the waitress name both times. Great servis both times. first time she put up with my questions...the second time I had one goal have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Exchequer and Miller's pub are basically interchangeable in my mind. I will say that, if you're in school at DePaul(Loop campus, obviously) AND if you have a cool professor then starting on the FIRST…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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I went o Chicago from Minnesota for the Graph Expo 2007, and that restaurant was conviniently close to my hotel. First day: Chicago Style Pizza (1 pizza small to share and is a lot), and like 4 beers $19....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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I first set foot into this pub after our professor invited us to celebrate the end of the Winter quarter. Ever since, I come in whenever I feel like having a quick drink before heading on home for the night....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Based on yelper's advice, i tried this tasty place and called ahead so my pizza got to my table about 3 minutes after I was seated. My waiter was the dude with the mullet and the odd blue Elvis…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I really love this joint. From the South Loop, it's a short ride up the el in winter, or a nice walk in summer. The decor is so vintage 70's it reminds me of going out to dinner as a little kid with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
3.5 for the food, 4.5 for the service. This restaurant/bar right near Millennium Park and just around the corner from DePaul was a good time. Small and narrow at the entrance, the rear of the building…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I always come here when I'm in Chicago. It's the best deep dish pizza around. Service was great to. The forgot to put spinach on our pizza so the didn't charge us, and the took an addition 10% off the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I made it over to Exchequer while at my former job thanks to a small discount for employees where I worked. I was really struck by the old bar feel in the front of the restaurant and how quickly that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
I tried the Exchequer last night based on pretty strong reviews from Yelp. Here's are my brief observations. 1) The pizza (deep dish with veggies) was pretty good. The crust was excellent. Could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try while in town. The deep dish pizza was just fine, filling, big and tasty. The service was fine, everything was fine, but I don't know why it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here on a whim. We were going to go to Miller's down the street, but it was too pricey. Exchequer has good prices, big servings, a casual atmosphere, and nice waiters. Also, it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I thought the first time I ate here I was going to go home and die because honestly? The decor reminded me of this place in Brooklyn that gave me food poisoning. Thankfully I am still alive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
I had a terrible experience at the Exchequer. The food was awful, the service was bad, and the environment was sort of weird and dingy. Granted, I did not have the pizza, which is supposed to be…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I needed a quick bite before the theater tonight and decided to give Exchequer a try. A 3/4 lb cheeseburger and a beer later I was off to the show. A good, juicy cheddar burger with fries for under…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Downtown and dark, smokey and good beer selection. Decent burgers and pizza. Definitively Chicago. Go there anytime and you won't know what time it is. No windows and under the L. Authentic without…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
"Exchequer! Will this be carry-out or dine-in? Call ahead and pre-order your homemade pizzas with hand-tossed dough and they will be ready when you arrive! Exchequer features deep dish pizza,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
I started off disappointed and ended up impressed. A friend and I went here for dinner tonight, and unimpressed by the general menu -- run of the mill and then some more of the same -- we decided to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
It's a bit of a dive, but I like it. It's very affordable and their pizza is great. They have all of your typical bar food and then some. The menu is pretty extensive. Some nice surprises: the french…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
I went to Exchequer to try the pizza based on the ratings I saw here at Yelp. I have to say that the deep dish pizza was among the best I've had. There was an unbelieveable amount of cheese, and it…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Tried this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon in August when down for the Jazz Fest at Grant Park. Had the tilapia which was wonderful. Our waitress was a most pleasant young lady despite the fact we were two...
menupages.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
There aren't too many 'dives' in the Loop. Not that this place is grungy or anything, it's just not pretentious or expensive like a lot of the upscale dining around there. I am not the type of person…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
Great food and service. The deep dish pizza is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the best! If you are ready to indulge in some pizza then this is the place to go. Friends have told me that the ribs are excellent as well. I read later they had won many…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and food to match! Always a ton of people in a family-like atmosphere. Cozy, comfy and friendly. The food is fresh and delicious. Can't wait to try their famous pizza. On a side note,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
Cozy dimly lit pub, drinks are affordable. Seats are cushioned, relax and enjoy a 16oz ~ 22 oz.($4.75) Ample screens showing sports, crowd during weekday afternoons seem older, touristy. Waitstaff are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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This place has amazing pizza, among many other delicious menu items. They also have a bar, and a bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
Salty cheese in the hizouse! I love this pizza. Both the crispy crust and stuffed pizza are the bomb. I can't think of another place in the loop that can serve up a better pizza. Note: It's pizza not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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We had an appetizer and pizza. The pizza was excellent and the prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend this place. Expect a wait because it seems popular with the locals. I would try other things on...
menupages.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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The Exchequer has a smoky bar area with sports memorabilia in front, and a bustling restaurant area ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today to watch the NCAA tournament and I was impressed. They have plenty of TV's to watch games on, and they have lots to choose from on the menu. I had the chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went to Chicago for a honeymoon long weekend trip. We stayed at the Hilton (wonderful view) and were trying to come up with something interesting to do other than go to the Art Institute…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
This has a similar been-there-forever vibe as Miller's down the street, but the food is better. The pizza is definitely above average, and the barbecue chicken sandwich I had for lunch was great. A…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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4 of 5 stars.
The Exchequer Pub has nothing really fancy going on, but it seems to have been in the Loop forever. In a way it seems like a less famous version of Miller's Pub down the street on Wabash. The ribs and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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5 of 5 stars.
If I am downtown and I need to grab a beer, I go to Exchequer. They have a nice beer selection. Their prices are reasonable. They also have some good food if you decide that you're hungry. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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It's been 25 years since I first went to Exchequer. It became my favorite deep dish pizza then and it still is today. What makes it unique is that the bottom isn't soggy. They cook it a special way so that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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The pizza here is great! It is by far the best that I have ever had! They have deep dish and thin crust, and it is all to die for! I would recommend it to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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The best deep dish pizza, ribs and burgers I have ever tasted.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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