Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town, where creativity meets comfort in the heart of Chicago. Located at 1924 W Chicago Ave, this pizza haven offers a unique culinary experience that goes beyond the traditional Chicago-style pizza. Roots embraces the Quad Cities-style pizza, known for its distinctive crust and balanced toppings, making each bite memorable.
The menu features an enticing variety of options, including the BLT pizza and build-your-own salads that are as customizable as they are fresh. Customers rave about the mozzarella sticks, a quintessential appetizer that never disappoints. Complement your meal with sides like roasted broccoli or sweet potato tots, perfect for sharing.
With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, Roots Handmade Pizza is not just a place to eat; it’s a community hub. Indulge in their offerings and discover why this pizzeria is quickly becoming a beloved staple among locals and visitors alike.
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Made completely from scratch. Housemade and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella, Herbed Breadcrumbs and Marinara Sauce
Panza Bread Sticks
Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend, Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Pizza Sauce
Popcorn Chicken Bites
Tossed with Hot-Honey, Served with Creamy Ranch
Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip
Served with Grilled or Crispy Pita Chips or Vegetables
Bone-In
Boneless
Step 1 - Choose:
Step 2 - How Many?
Bone-In
Boneless
Select a Sauce
Our Famous Buffalo, Spicy Korean Red Pepper, Spicy Garlic, Nashville Hot, Honey Malort, Sweet Chili, Smokehouse BBQ, Teriyaki Honey Orange
Step 3 - Select a Sauce
Step 4 - Add Ons
Ranch
Blue Cheese Dressing
Celery & Carrots
Cobb
Romaine, Arugula, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Pickles, Corn, Scallions, Dill, Egg, Garlic Sesame Croutons and Buttermilk Black Truffle Dressing
Roots Caesar*
Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Crispy Prosciutto, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Creamy Caesar Dressing
Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella
Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Fresh Housemade Mozzarella, Sunflower Seeds and Cilantro Vinaigrette
BLT
Arugula, Romaine, Red Onions, Roasted Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Parsley, Radish, Blue Cheese Crumble, Bacon, Pears and Blue Cheese Dressing
Greek-Like
Romaine & Baby Spinach, Parsley, Dill & Mint, Kalamata & Green Olives, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Feta Cheese, Pepperoncini, Fried Capers, Sunflower Seeds, Crispy Pita and Greek-Feta Vinaigrette
Kimchi
Cabbage, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Beets, Almonds, Cashews, Togarashi, Ramen, Carrot and Kimchi Vinaigrette
Southwest Chipotle Chicken & Avocado
Arugula, Cilantro, Cabbage, Pulled Chicken, Radish, Avocado, Crispy Shallots, Pickled Red Onions, Tajin-roasted Sweet Potatoes, Tortilla Strips, Black Beans, Corn, Queso Cotija and Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Sesame Chicken
Shredded Cabbage & Romaine, Pulled Chicken, Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Radish, Scallions, Parsley, Fried Ramen, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Sesame Vinaigrette
Not a Carrot In the World
Romaine, Kale, Arugula, Avocado, Scallions, Radish, Mango, Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Shallots, Sesame & Sunflower Seeds, Lemon, Roasted Carrots and Carrot Tahini Dressing
Beet
Romaine, Arugula, Roasted Beets, Pears, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Salads
Build a Salad
Step 1 - Pick Your Greens
Choose 2: Baby Greens, Shredded Cabbage, Red Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Arugula (1), Baby Kale (1), Spinach (1)
Step 2 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Choose 5: Beets: roasted, Black Beans, Black Olives, Broccoli: steamed, Carrots: shredded, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Giardiniera, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, Mushrooms: raw, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pickled Red Onions, Pickles, Pineapples, Red Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Scallions, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts (1), Carrots: roasted (1), Curry Cauliflower: roasted (1), Fresh Mango (1), Kalamata & Green Olives (1), Sweet Potato: tajin-roasted (1)
Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch On
Choose 2: Crispy Shallots, Crispy Pita, Fried Capers, Garlic Sesame Croutons, Ramen: crunchy, Sunflower Seeds, Taco Chips, Tortilla Strips, Almonds: toasted (1), Cashews: toasted (1), Pistachios: toasted (1)
Step 4 - Go for Cheese
Choose 1: Aged Manchego (2), Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Chihuahua Cheese (1), Cotija, Feta (1), Goat Cheese (1), Housemade Mozzarella (2), Local Cheddar Curds (2), Ricotta (2), Shaved Parmesan (1), Vegan Cheddar (2), Vegan Mozzarella (2)
Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings
Choose 1: Avocado Cream (1), Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch, Black Truffle Cream (2), Caesar Dressing*, Carrot Tahini, Cilantro Vinaigrette, Creamy Chipotle Dressing, Greek-Feta Dressing, Kimchi Vinaigrette, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette, Louis Dressing, Sesame Vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch (2)
Step 6 - Top It Off
Get That Protein! Avocado (3), Bacon (1), Blackened Shrimp (6), Fierce Tofu (6), Fried Herbed-Breaded Chicken (6), Garlic Shrimp (6), Grilled Chicken Breast (5), Hard Boiled Egg (1), Popcorn Chicken (5), Pulled Chicken: cold (5), Salami (2)
Old School Cheese
Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust
Classic Pepperoni
Our special Quad Cities Mozzarella Blend and Pizza Sauce on our signature Malt Crust with a healthy amount of Pepperoni. We don't skimp on our toppings
Crumbled Sausage
The Quad Cities Speciality: Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella
Taco
A Quad Cities Original: Taco-seasoned Crumbled Sausage, Roots Pizza Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Taco-seasoned Chips
Margherita
Roasted Tomato Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil
McDowell's
Seasoned Ground Beef, Louis Dressing, Fresh Mozzarella Cheddar. Topped with Onions, Lettuce, and Pickles. The National Pizza of Zamunda
Vegan
Ground Seitan, Smoked Seitan Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Vegan Mozzarella and Vegan Cheddar. Topped with Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, and Vegan Ranch
Garden
Roasted Mushrooms, Diced Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Olive Mix, Roots Pizza Sauce, and Fresh Mozzarella
Quad Cities Style Pizzas
Chef Series Collaborations - Quad Cities Style Pizzas
Sarah Grueneberg's - Monteverde Big Ragu
Tomato-braised Pork Shoulder, Meatballs, Sausage, Calabrian Peppers, Stracchino, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Pesto
Charlie Mckennas' - Lillie's Q BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork smoked over peach wood, Hot Smokey BBQ, and Fresh Mozzarella. Topped with Carolina Dirt BBQ Rub & Slaw
Rick Ortiz's - Antique Taco
Chili Cheese Curd Pizza, Chorizo Chili, Cheddar Curds, Chihuahua Cheese, Mozzarella, Pickled Jalapenos & Onions, Avocado Cream, Tortilla Strips, Black Olives, and Scallions
Tikka Masala Butter Chicken
Butter Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Ginger, Curry, Onions, Paneer, Methi, Chili Oil, Lime, and Fresh Mozzarella
Korean Fried Chicken
Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Puree, Kimchi, Fresh Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda, Korean Fried Chicken, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, and Cilantro
BLT
Canadian Bacon, Bacon, Roots Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Lettuce
Neighborhood Faves - Quad Cities Style Pizzas
Build a Pizza
Step 1 - First Pick a Size
12" (1-2 people), 16" (3-5 people)
Step 2 - Put Some Meat on It
We ain't Skimping. Sausage: Crumbled (3), Pepperoni (3), Anchovies (3), Bacon (4), Blackened Shrimp (8), Canadian Bacon (4), Garlic Shrimp (8), Ground Beef (4), Italian Beef (5), Popcorn Chicken (6), Pulled Chicken (5), Prosciutto (3), Salami (3), Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (6), Vegan Bacon (4)
Step 3 - Some Premium Toppings
(2.50): Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Black Olives, Broccoli Florets, Coleslaw, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera: our Special Recipe, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapenos: fresh, Jalapenos: pickled, Kalamata Olive Blend, Mushrooms: fresh, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pineapple, Red Onions: pickled, Red Onions: fresh, Roasted Garlic puree, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions, Tomatoes: sliced or diced
Step 4 - Make it Even Cheesy-Er
(2). Bleu Cheese, Cheddar, Cotija Cheese, Provolone, Ricotta, Aged Manchego (3), Feta (3), Fresh Mozzarella (3), Goat Cheese (3), Shaved Parmesan (3), Vegan Cheddar (3), Vegan Mozzarella (3)
Step 5 - Side Sauces
(2): Avocado Cream, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Korean Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Lillie's Q Smokey BBQ, Tikka Masala Butter Sauce, Ranch, Sour Cream, The Fifty/50 Buffalo Sauce, Vegan Ranch
Step 6 - How Do You Want it Cut?
Go with strips when building 2 toppings or less. Quad-city style strips, Traditional pie cut
Seasoned Curly Fries
Sweet Potato Tots
Roasted Broccoli w/ Garlic Butter
Mac & Cheese
Some Sides
Feed Your Inner Child
Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
Funfetti Cheesecake on a Graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Glazed Fruity Pebbles
Baby Ruth Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, swirled with Caramel and Baby Ruth candy on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Chocolate Ganache and even more Baby Ruth
Chocolate Cream Pie
Dark Chocolate Mousse on an Oreo Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream and Oreo Cookie Pieces
Key Lime Meringue Pie
Fresh Key Lime Custard on a graham Cracker Crust. Topped with Whipped Cream
Brownie Sundae
Warm Old Fashioned Brownie, topped with your choice of either Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream. Finished off with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Soda
Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Sierra Mist – Dr. Pepper – Pepsi Zero – Orange Crush – Ginger Ale
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Iced Tea
Coffee
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Drinks
Root Beer
Root Beer
Try our Root Beer. It's our very own recipe!