The northern part of Uptown hasn't had a neighborhood pizza option since Pie Hole closed in 2014, and the recent closure of Fat Chris' Pizza eliminated another option on the Andersonville-Uptown border. A little further north, Calo, Great Lake, Pizza Lobo and Primo provide local variety, but the northern Uptown-Andersonville area has only Jet's.
The current "pizza desert" will change soon, as rumors of a new pizza place from the owner of Kanin have transitioned into reality.
Per Instagram and building permits filed with the city, Kiko's Pizza will open in the spot formerly occupied by Hot 'G' Dog at 5009 N. Clark.
[Eds: we were sad when Hot 'G' Dog closed during the pandemic. The owners were former chefs at Hot Doug's and did a great job continuing the Hot Doug's sausage tradition.]
Now, Kiko's owner Francis Almeda will bring pizza to the renovated space, likely with a few Filipino twists similar to his Pilsen pizza spot Novel Pizza.
Instagram videos show Kiko's will focus on tavern style pizza. While food testing for the menu appears to have progressed to "ready to open" status, permits and construction are lagging behind.
With Kiko's coming to a strip that soon will be home to the new Humboldt Haus concept at 5046 N. Clark, northern Uptown / "South of Foster Andersonville" residents will have some great new options (and more to come).
Expect an opening in fall.
How is a 5009 Clark address possible when Dispensary 33 uses the whole building?
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