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Since I know a lot of people strive for that elusive NY slice and Noli's (on Kedzie just north of Lawrence) has been touted by myself and others as doing it quite well, I have bad news. It's just not the same pizza that I would drive 20 minutes for a year ago. I'd say around 4-6 months ago I noticed the difference. The crust is just too thick now and there is just too much cheese on a slice. The pizza has basically doubled in weight. I'm not saying it's bad by regular pizza standards. And it's still a great value in a city that tends to charge over $3 for any slice. Its just neither a great nor New York slice anymore.

This is sad because right before the noticeable change I had some of the best slices ever in Chicago there. Then something changed. I've been there about 10 times since it changed (its convenient), at different times, hoping for it go back to normal. Usually I get slices but Tuesday I got a whole pie and it was the same.

Noli's bread is still good and the byreks haven't changed so it's still a worthwhile place. Just don't make a trek for the pizza.

I agree with the assessment. I've always liked Noli's, but I live closer to Marie's and happily find myself in the delivery area for Pete's on Western and Martino's on Peterson. It's been a while since I had a slice, and I was replenishing myself with kim chee from Clark Market, so I stopped in.

The slices are still NY-sized, but, sadly, are just not the same. It's still NY-ish, but it's been a couple of years since my last trip to NYC so my fading memory makes it difficult to judge the authentic nature. The paper plates, though, ring true.





It remains an interesting place. You can get a pizza (toppings include Hallal meat), a byrek (meat, cheese, spinach, potato, apple), and baklava for dessert. The strip mall home of Noli's is equally intriguing, and exemplifies what I love about Albany Park: the diverse mix of cultures and influences. The mall also houses Clark Market (Korean), a wonderful Middle-Eastern pastry shop, and Kang Nam, my personal favorite Korean restaurant.

Noli's NY Style Pizza
4839 N. Kedzie
773-588-0400
delivery available
Sun-Th: 10 a.m.-midnight; Fr-Sa: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Cheers,
Wade

Yep. This might be my favorite strip mall in America. You and I agree about Kang Nam. I like the dolsot bi bim bap there more than any other. The sweet shop is Jaafer.

I had a hot and damned nice Noli's special delivered last night (I ordered at 5 p.m., delivery started at 6 p.m. and my pizza arrived at 6:01 p.m.

Cheers,
Wade

Not sure if anyone noticed this yet, but I read that Noli's is now on the Rewards Network. Just a little FYI.

I had a slice there the other day and it was as good as ever. Thin and airy crust with a nice char to it. I was pleasantly surprised.