Keith Jackson
Owner & Operator
Keith has guided Pequod's pizza since 1995, staying true to the original deep dish vision while growing a team that feels like family in Morton Grove, IL.
Our Story
About Pequod's Pizza
Pequod's pizza has been serving Chicago's most beloved deep dish since Morton Grove, IL. Every pie is made with passion, tradition, and ingredients you can taste. Discover how pequods became a legend.
Est. Morton Grove, IL
The pequods pizza Story
It all began with a cast iron pan, a handful of dedicated cooks, and an obsession with crafting the perfect Chicago deep dish. Pequod's pizza was born in the heart of Morton Grove, Illinois — a place where neighbors became regulars and regulars became family.
"We didn't just want to make pizza. We wanted to create a place where every bite told a story — of tradition, craft, and community."
From our signature caramelized cheese crust to the layers of fresh toppings loaded generously on every pie, pequods pizza has always been about more than food. It's about bringing people together around a table that feels like home.
Today, Pequod's pizza continues to honor those roots — hand-pressing every dough, sourcing local ingredients when possible, and welcoming every guest with the same warmth that started it all.
50+
Years of Deep Dish Tradition
1M+
Pizzas Served
4.9★
Average Rating
30+
Signature Menu Items
Our Mission
Why We Do What We Do
At Pequod's pizza, our mission is simple: to serve honest, handcrafted deep dish pizza made with care and served with pride. We believe that great food has the power to bring people together, spark conversation, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Every ingredient is chosen thoughtfully. Every crust is pressed with intention. Every pie that leaves our kitchen carries the reputation of Pequod's pizza — and we take that seriously.
Order NowMade with Passion
Every pie starts with love. Our team brings genuine enthusiasm to each dish we craft — from dough to final slice.
Quality Ingredients
We source fresh, quality ingredients and use traditional techniques to ensure authentic flavors in every bite of pequods pizza.
Community First
Pequod's pizza was built by the community of Morton Grove, IL. We give back by supporting local suppliers and neighborhood events.
Tradition & Craft
Our recipes honor decades of deep dish tradition. We don't cut corners — every detail matters to the Pequod's experience.
Our Journey
The Pequod's Pizza Timeline
From a single cast-iron pan to one of Chicago's most iconic deep dish destinations — this is how pequods pizza grew into a legend.
1971 — The Beginning
Pequod's Opens Its Doors
Burt Katz opens the original Pequod's pizza location in Morton Grove, IL, with a single recipe: an uncommonly deep, caramelized-crust deep dish that would change Chicago pizza forever.
1978 — The Signature Crust
The Caramelized Crust Is Born
Pequod's pizza perfects the technique of lining the pan with cheese before baking, creating the legendary blackened, caramelized crust that sets pequods apart from every other deep dish in the city.
1986 — Community Recognition
Morton Grove's Favorite Pizza
Locals and food critics alike name Pequod's pizza a Morton Grove institution. Lines begin forming out the door on weekends — a tradition that continues to this day.
1995 — New Ownership
The Legacy Continues
Keith Jackson takes the reins, committing to preserving every original recipe while expanding the team and welcoming a new generation of deep dish lovers to the Pequod's pizza family.
2008 — National Spotlight
Voted Best Deep Dish in Chicago
Multiple food publications and national travel guides name Pequod's pizza among the top deep dish experiences in the country, putting Morton Grove, IL on the food lover's map.
Today — Still Going Strong
Serving Over a Million Pies
Pequod's pizza continues to serve handcrafted deep dish to hungry guests every day — still using the original pan, the original recipe, and the same love that started it all over 50 years ago.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Pequod's
Our team is a family — passionate, dedicated, and united by one shared love: making the finest deep dish pizza in all of Illinois.
Maria Ruiz
Head Chef
With over 20 years in the kitchen, Maria is the creative force behind every sauce, topping combination, and seasonal special that makes pequods pizza sing.
Derek Osei
Dough Master
Derek hand-presses every batch of dough using the same method Burt Katz developed in 1971. His commitment to consistency is the foundation of our crust.
Sophia Chen
Guest Experience Manager
Sophia ensures that every visit to Pequod's pizza is memorable. From the moment guests walk in to the last bite of caramelized crust, she makes it count.
Interested in joining the Pequod's pizza family? We're always looking for passionate people.
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