This Illinois Pizza Joint In The Middle Of Nowhere Is One Of The Best In The U.S.
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published January 07, 2019
×
Elizabeth Crozier
Author
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
If you’re sick of eating at chain pizzerias, there’s a remote pizza joint in East Peoria you’ll want to check out right away. Depending on where you live, this restaurant won’t be that far out of the way, but for most of the state, it requires a bit of a drive.
The best pizza, pasta, and appetizers at this eatery bring locals back time and again. Check out why they love it so much.
Mickie's Pizzeria in central Illinois is a casual bar and grill that makes some of the best pizza in the area. It is totally worth a trip to this remote part of town for food and drinks.
Open daily, this remote pizza joint features gambling machines, trivia nights, live music, and billiard games. There's always something to do at this local watering hole.
You'll be greeted by a friendly staff as well as a bright and open space that can seat many families and even accommodate large groups. The simple and rustic interior adds country charm to this restaurant that is practically in the middle of nowhere.
When it comes to pies, this remote pizza joint is known for its thin crust. The dough is made in-house daily and the sauce is made with a special blend of seasonings. Order one with traditional toppings or try something different like shrimp cocktail, refried beans, or taco meat on top.
Additional menu items include delicious appetizers like nachos, garlic bread, sweet bread, spicy corn nuggets, wings, onion strings, and mozzarella sticks. You'll also find soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and burgers.
Mickie's Pizzeria also serves a wealth of beer on tap. The place opens daily at 11 a.m. It closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Mickie’s Pizzeria also offers take-out and delivery and is located at 1051 E Washington St., East Peoria, IL 61611, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.