| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
| Cuisines | American, Pizzeria |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 773 645 4949 |
| Website | www.rootspizza.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Martin Arellano |
| Location | 1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | $12.00 | Made completely from scratch. Housemade & hand-stretched mozzarella, herbed breadcrumbs, marinara | ||
| Garlicky Monkey Bread | $9.00 | Pizza and garlic parmesan sauce | ||
| Panza Bread Sticks | $9.00 | Quad Cities mozzarella blend, garlic parmesan sauce, pizza sauce | ||
| Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip | $10.00 | Crispy or grilled pita chips | ||
| Loaded Hummus | $9.00 | Sun-dried tomato pesto, pita crumble, roasted red pepper pureé. Choose grilled or crispy pita chips or vegetables | ||
| Fried Ravioli | $8.00 | Choice of four cheese or meat filling. Marinara on the side | ||
| Fried Calamari | $16.00 | Choice of plain with marinara, buffalo style, or giardiniera garlic sauce | ||
| Jumbo Fried Shrimp | $16.00 | Five U-12 shrimp. Parmesan panko breading with marinara, and creamy mustard on the side. Also available Buffalo style | ||
| Lollipop Chicken Wings | $10.00 | Five wings. Choice of buffalo, smoky bbq, or Korean red pepper glaze. Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing dipping sauce | ||
| Popcorn Chicken Bites | $10.00 | Buffalo-ranch blend, honey | ||
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | Pulled chicken, onions, tomatoes, tortilla strips, and pico de gallo |
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| Greek-Ish Salad | $12.00 | Romaine & red leaf lettuce, kalamata & green olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pine nuts, crunchy pita, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, and Greek dressing |
| Roots Caesar Salad | $12.00 | Romaine & red leaf lettuce, crispy prosciutto, crispy pepperoni, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing |
| Goat Cheese & Baby Beet Salad | $14.00 | Bibb lettuce, pistachios, sliced pears, goat cheese, roasted yellow and red baby beets, and honey-lemon vinaigrette |
| Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella Salad | $14.00 | Romaine and red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, housemade mozzarella, sunflower seeds and cilantro vinaigrette |
| Grilled Shrimp & Calamari Salad | $14.00 | Romaine & red leaf lettuce, pickled vegetables, kalamata & green olives, tomatoes, asparagus, garlic croutons, housemade mozzarella cheese, crispy shallots and creamy Italian vinaigrette |
| Sesame Chicken Salad | $13.00 | Shredded cabbage & romaine, pulled chicken, carrots, toasted ramen noodles, almonds, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame vinaigrette |
| Green Goddess Salad | $11.00 | Romaine & red leaf lettuce, broccoli, red onions, carrots, almonds, bacon and Green Goddess dressing |
| Southwest Salad | $11.00 | Romaine & red leaf lettuce, avocado, garbanzo beans, black beans, jicama, tortilla strips, queso fresco, sunflower seeds, and roasted corn vinaigrette |
| Northerner's Salad | $11.00 | Romaine, mixed greens, dried cherries & cranberries, granny smith apples, bleu cheese, candied walnuts, and maple vinaigrette |
| Kale & Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad | $13.00 | Roasted squash, granny smith apples, toasted almonds, goat cheese, and bacon vinaigrette |
| Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Salad | $17.00 | Arugula, rainbow carrots, radishes, asparagus, roasted corn, quinoa, lentils, almonds, and Italian herb vinaigrette |
| Step 1 - Pick Lettuces (Choose 2) | Arugula (+$1), Baby greens, Baby Kale (+$1), Bibb lettuce (+$1), Chopped cabbage, Red leaf lettuce, Romaine, Spinach | |
| Step 2 - Add Fruits & Veggies (Choose 5) | Artichoke hearts (+$1), Asparagus (+$1), Avocado (+$2), Baby beets (+$2), Black beans, Broccoli - roasted, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes (+$1), Cipollini onions, Corn, Cucumbers, Garbanzo beans, Giardiniera (+$1), Green peppers, Jalapeños, Jicama, Kalamata & Green Olives (+$1), Mushrooms - raw, Mushrooms - roasted, Pears, Pepperoncini, Pickled fennel, Pickled red onions, Pickles, Pineapples, Quinoa, Red onions, Roasted red peppers, Radish, Scallions, Squash - roasted, Tomatoes | |
| Step 3 - Plenty of Crunch (Choose 2) | Almonds, Candied walnuts (+$1), Crispy shallots, Crunchy pita, Garlic croutons, Pine nuts (+$1), Pistachios (+$1), Sunflower seeds, Taco chips, Toasted cashews (+$1), Tortilla Strips | |
| Step 4 - Go for Cheese (Choose 1) | Bleu cheese, Cheddar, Cheddar cheese curds (+$2), Chihuahua cheese (+$1), Feta cheese (+$1), Goat cheese (+$1), Housemade fresh mozzarella cheese (+$2), Manchego cheese (+$2), Parmesan (+$1), Queso fresco (+$1) | |
| Step 5 - Dress it Up (Choose 1) | Avocado Cream, Balsamic vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Caesar, Cilantro vinaigrette, Creamy Italian, French, Greek dressing, Green Goddess, Honey Lemon vinaigrette, Louis dressing, Olive oil & Red vinegar, Roasted Corn vinaigrette, Sesame vinaigrette | |
| Step 6 - Top it Off (Priced by Choice) | Bacon, Blackened shrimp (+$6), Garlic shrimp (+$6), Grilled calamari (+$5), Grilled chicken breast (+$4), Grilled chorizo sausage (+$4), Grilled gyro sausage (+$5), Hard boiled egg (+$1), Prosciutto & pepperoni mix (+$2), Pulled chicken (cold) (+$4), Salami (+$2), Salmon (+$8), Skirt steak (+$8) |
| Spaghetti | $10.00 | Choice of sauce. Served with Garlic Bread. Also available Gluten Free |
| Ravioli | $12.00 | Four-cheese or meat filling. Served with Garlic Bread |
| Sunday Night Lasagna Special | $15.00 | Fresh pasta, parmesan béchamel, and a secret blend of four whipped cheeses. Choice of sauce. (Only Available on Sundays) (Limited Quantities Available) |
| Chicago Style Dog | $7.00 | Charbroiled Vienna beef, mustard, red onion, tomatoes, relish, sport peppers, pickle, and celery salt on a poppy seed bun |
| Italian Sausage | $10.00 | Sautéed onions, sautéed green peppers, and garlic au-jus on garlic French bread |
| Chicken Chorizo Sausage | $11.00 | Pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, scallions, queso fresco, and avocado cream |
| Gyro Sausage | $11.00 | Feta cheese, marinated cucumbers, sun-dried tomato & red pepper pesto. Choice of grilled pita or French bread |
| Cheddar-Stuffed Bratwurst | $9.00 | Caramelized onions, Boetje's stone-ground mustard on a poppyseed bun |
| Italian Beef | $12.00 | Housemade Italian beef, garlic au jus, choice of sweet peppers or giardiniera |
| The Fat Eddie | $12.00 | Salami, Canadian bacon, Quad Cities mozzarella cheese blend, parmesan, marinara, French dressing, red onions, and romaine |
| Chicken Caesar Foldover | $11.00 | Chicken breast, Quad Cities mozzarella cheese blend, parmesan, Caesar dressing, and romaine |
| Veggie Foldover | $11.00 | Portobello mushrooms, kale, cipollini onions, Quad Cities mozzarella cheese blend, and sun-dried tomato pesto |
| The Rock Island Arsenal | $13.00 | Specially-seasoned Italian sausage patty, two of our award-winning mozzarella sticks, and marinara |
| Chicken Parm on Garlic French Bread | $13.00 | Crispy chicken breast, herbed mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic butter on french bread |
| Lock & Dam No. 15 | $12.00 | Meatballs, parmesan bechamel, marinara and provolone on garlic french bread |
| Bettendorf Steak Hoagie | $13.00 | Chopped sirloin, sauteed mushrooms, crispy shallots, provolone, parmesan cheese wiz |
| Sausage | The Quad Cities specialty: crumbled sausage, Roots pizza sauce, and mozzarella |
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| Garden | Roasted mushrooms, diced green peppers, roasted red peppers, olive mix, red sauce, and mozzarella |
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| Vegan | Ground seitan, smoked seitan bacon, red sauce, vegan mozzarella, and vegan cheddar. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and vegan ranch |
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| Charlie McKenna's, Lillie's Q, BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza | Pulled pork smoked at Lillie's Q over peach wood for eight hours, Hot Smoky BBQ, and mozzarella. Topped with Carolina Dirt BBQ rub and slaw |
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| Bangers & Lace, Duck Sausage BLT Pizza | Duck & pork sausage, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, garlic aioli, red sauce, smoked Gouda, and mozzarella |
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| Brian Fisher's, Entente, Korean Fried Chicken Pizza | Red pepper sauce, garlic puree, kimchi, mozzarella, smoked gouda, Korean fried chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro |
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| Joanna Stachon's, Pub Royale, Butter Chicken Pizza | Butter sauce, marinated chicken, ginger, curry, onions, paneer, methi, chili oil, lime, and mozzarella |
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| Taco | A Quad Cities original: taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, red sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and taco-seasoned chips |
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| Short Rib Pizza | Braised short ribs, giardiniera, roasted corn, pickled fennel, ricotta, red sauce, and mozzarella |
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| McDowell's | Seasoned ground beef, Louis dressing, mozzarella, and cheddar. Topped with onions, lettuce, and pickles. The national pizza of Zamunda |
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| Rick Ortiz's, Antique Taco, Chili Cheese Curd Pizza | Chorizo chili, cheddar curds, Chihuahua cheese, mozzarella, pickled jalapeños & onions, avocado cream, tortilla strips, black olives, and scallions |
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| Jimmy Banos Jr's, Purple Pig, 'Nduja Sausage Pizza | 'Nduja sausage, tetilla cheese, giardiniera, and mozzarella |
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| Jesse Valenciana's, Goose Island Tap Room, "Unholy Mole" Pizza | Unholy mole sauce, BCS braised short ribs with Dark Matter Unicorn Blood coffee rub, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and sesame seeds |
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| Step 1 - First Pick a Size | 12" (1-2 people), 16" (3-5 people) | |
| Step 2 - Put Some Meat on it | Sausage (+$2), Pepperoni (+$2), Anchovies (+$2), Bacon (+$2), Canadian bacon (+$2), Ground beef (+$2), Salami (+$2), Vegan Bacon (+$2), Vegan Seitan (+$2). Premium: Andouille Sausage (+$3), Blackened shrimp (+$8), Chicken chorizo sausage (+$3), Duck BLT sausage (+$5), Fried chicken (+$5), Garlic shrimp (+$8), Gyro sausage (+$3), Italian beef (+$5), Lille's Q Pulled pork (+$6), N'duja Sausage (+$5), Prosciutto (+$3), Pulled chicken (+$5), Short Rib (+$6) | |
| Step 3 - Add Fruits & Veggies | Artichoke hearts (+$1.50), Asparagus (+$1.50), Black Olives (+$1.50), Broccoli florets (+$1.50), Coleslaw (+$1.50), Corn (+$1.50), Pickled fennel (+$1.50), Garlic (+$1.50), Giardiniera (+$1.50), Green peppers (+$1.50), Jalapeños - fresh (+$1.50), Jalapeños - pickled (+$1.50), Mushrooms - fresh (+$1.50), Mushrooms - roasted (+$1.50), Olive mix (+$3), Red onions - pickled (+$1.50), Red onions - fresh (+$1.50), Roasted Brussels sprouts (+$1.50), Roasted cipollini onions (+$1.50), Roasted garlic (+$1.50), Roasted red peppers (+$1.50), Roasted squash (+$1.50), Pepperoncini (+$1.50), Pineapple (+$1.50), Tomatoes (sliced or diced) (+$1.50), Sautéed spinach (+$1.50), Scallions (+$1.50) | |
| Step 4 - Make it Cheesy-Er | Bleu cheese (+$1.50), Cheddar (+$1.50), Cheddar curds (+$3), Chihuahua cheese (+$1.50), Feta (+$3), Fresh mozzarella (+$3), Goat cheese (+$3), Manchego (+$3), Provolone (+$1.50), Ricotta (+$1.50), Shaved parmesan (+$3), Smoked Gouda (+$3), Tetilla (+$3), Queso fresco (+$1.50), Vegan Cheddar (+$2), Vegan Mozzarella (+$2) | |
| Step 5 - Side Sauces (+$1.50) | Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Entente Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Lillie's Q Smokey BBQ, Pub Royale Butter Sauce, Ranch or Vegan Ranch, Sour Cream, The Fifty / 50 Buffalo Sauce, Unholy Molé Sauce |
| Seasoned Curly Fries | $5.00 | |
| Sweet Potato Tots | $5.00 | |
| Chips with Dip | $4.00 | |
| Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Butter | $6.00 | |
| Spaghetti with Marinara | $7.00 | |
| Macaroni and Cheese | $7.00 |
| Pepsi | $3.50 | |
| Diet Pepsi | $3.50 | |
| Sierra Mist | $3.50 | |
| Dr Pepper | $3.50 | |
| Mountain Dew | $3.50 | |
| Orange Crush | $3.50 | |
| Ginger Ale | $3.50 | |
| Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade | $4.00 | |
| Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice | $4.00 | |
| Iced Tea | $3.50 | |
| Coffee | $3.50 | |
| Milk | $3.50 | |
| Chocolate Milk | $4.00 |
| Try Our Root Beer | It's our very own recipe |
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| Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread | $10.00 | Caramel syrup and cream cheese frosting |
| Popcorn Chicken and Waffles | $16.00 | Spicy maple syrup and whipped cream |
| Avocado Toast | $14.00 | Multigrain toast, corn & pico de gallo relish, breakfast potatoes, and two eggs your way |
| French Toast Breakfast Sandwich | $13.00 | Brioche French toast, Black Forest ham, eggs, Manchego cheese, and breakfast potatoes |
| Roots Breakfast Sandwich | $12.00 | Roots "Qua-ssant", scrambled egg, cheddar, and a choice of ham-off-the-bone, bacon, or sausage |
| Sweet Corn Biscuits and Gravy | $13.00 | Sausage gravy and two eggs your way |
| Green Eggs and Ham | $10.00 | Roots "Qua-ssant", Black Forest ham, scrambled egg whites, herb pesto, and provolone |
| Veggies | onions, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus | |
| Protein | bacon, ham, breakfast sausage, salami | |
| Cheese | cheddar, feta, mozzarella, provolone, goat cheese, ricotta |
| Sweet Corn Biscuit | $4.00 | |
| Toast | $3.00 | |
| Bacon | $4.00 | |
| Chicken Sausage | $5.00 | |
| Two Eggs | $5.00 | |
| Breakfast Potatoes | $4.00 | |
| Belgium Waffle with Maple Syrup | $8.00 | |
| Giant Breakfast Pig in a Blanket | $9.00 |
| Roots Over My Hammy | $22.50 | Black Forest ham, prosciutto, bechamel, Manchego, mozzarella, and a fried egg |
| Davenport Destroyer | $20.50 | Chicken parmesan pieces, sausage gravy, spinach-artichoke sauce, mozzarella, and baked eggs |
| The Juan Deere | $18.50 | Chorizo, jalapeños, breakfast potatoes, pickled onions, avocado salsa, and baked eggs |
| American Breakfast Pizza | $22.50 | Bacon, sausage, green peppers, breakfast potatoes, alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and baked eggs |
| Big Rosy's | $22.50 | Sausage, caramelized onions, eggs, mozzarella, sausage gravy, maple syrup, and sweet corn biscuit crumbles |
| Blackberry Kush | $10.00 | Veev, Crushed Blackberries, Sparkling Wine, Simple Syrup |
| Roots Bloody Mary | $10.00 | Our own special mix |
| Strawberry Cooler | $10.00 | Vodka, Wild Strawberry Liqueur, Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice, Soda |
| Michequada | $10.00 | Tamarind Michelada Mix, 5 Rabbits 5 Lizard |
| Endless Mimosas | $20.00 | Two guest minimum |
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