Antioch Pizza Shop Grand Opening Set for Mid-November in Jefferson Park, Bringing Chicago's Award-Winning Flavors Home

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Jefferson Park · November 14, 2025

Jefferson Park residents have an exciting new dining option to look forward to as Antioch Pizza Shop prepares to open its first Chicago location at 5750 N. Milwaukee Avenue this month. The new restaurant is owned by Tom Sadowski, who grew up near the Nagle-Naples intersection in the Gladstone-Norwood Park area, making this business truly local in every sense.

Antioch Pizza comes with an impressive reputation, having won "best pizza in the Chicago area" from WGN last year. The menu will feature various styles including thin, double decker, pan and stuffed pizzas, along with pasta, wings, salads and sandwiches. Their signature Italian beef is expected to be a neighborhood standout. Taking over the former Papa Joe's spot, this family-owned establishment brings a warm, neighborhood feel to the area. Proudly owned by a family that's called this community home since the 1960s, the restaurant promises to be newer, brighter, and ready to welcome both longtime fans and new pizza lovers alike.

Community members interested in trying this new neighborhood gem can follow the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce for updates on the grand opening events. With its local ownership and award-winning recipes, Antioch Pizza Shop is poised to become a beloved addition to Jefferson Park's growing dining scene.

Sources:
1. https://nadignewspapers.com/antioch-pizza-to-open-1st-chicago-location-this-month-at-5750-n-milwaukee-owner-grew-up-nearby/
2. https://www.jeffersonparkchamber.com/