10/21/2026
People across the globe LOVE pizza and tavern-style pizza is a favorite among pizza lovers!
Home Run Inn has been a beloved institution in Chicago for over 85 years, rooted in a legacy that began in the 1920s when Mary and Vincent Grittani opened their original tavern at the corner of 31st Street and Kildare Avenue.
Back in the 1940s, they had the bright idea to put pizza on the bar counter as a snack to go with a cold b**r. Customers soon started asking for pizza more than drinks! Their original recipe from Bari, Italy—with its hand-pinched crispy crust, zesty sauce, and lots of cheese—was a huge hit. They started charging for the pizzas, and in 1947, Home Run Inn Pizza was officially named when a baseball from a local neighborhood game came crashing through the tavern’s front window
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