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Donnie's Homespun Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
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190 N Merchant St, Decatur, IL 62523 (217) 424-4344 Website
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Reviews (100)

Christopher ONeil
Christopher ONeil
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Best pizza in town. A bit more expensive than the "fast food" pizza places, but more than worth the money. Great service as well. You can tell very quickly that they care about their work.

Jim Means
Jim Means
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Hands down the BEST vegan Rueben sandwich that I’ve ever had. The seitan is perfect, excellent mix of ingredients and large portions. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try a savory vegan take on this classic or for the plant based connoisseur. You won’t be disappointed

Prescott Paulin
Prescott Paulin
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Donnie's homemade pizza and salads feature rare in-house smoked meats including salmon and prosciutto - and they are DELICIOUS! 🤩 Specialty meats sell out quickly after they're on the menu, and the salad dressings are freshly made from scratch, unlike most every other Decatur restaurant in town. Owner Neill Dresden negotiated to obtain hard to find family recipes from Italian families who have ensured their pizza crust is better than any mainstream pizza company in Central Illinois, and yes - they use different crust recipes for thin crust and deep dish. If you're not in a meat eating mood, they also serve the only quality vegan / vegetarian options that I'm aware of in Decatur. The atmosphere is also familial, and the staff will go above and beyond to handle birthday requests, inspiring everyone in the restaurant to join in with singing and celebrating. Donnie's embraces the meaning of community to Merchant Street and downtown Decatur. You'll feel like family when you eat here, and you'll feel like you belong by showing up.

Caitlin Gaustad
Caitlin Gaustad
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Donnie’s is my favorite restaurant in Decatur! The food is fresh and tasty. Highly recommend the Sicilian thin crust pizza with in-house smoked prosciutto. The in-house smoked salmon salad with basil berry hemp vinaigrette was so refreshing. I love that Donnie’s has healthy options which I struggle to find in Decatur. The staff is welcoming and friendly, there is plenty of seating for large groups, and the new location is much easier to get to and find nearby parking.

Eric Friesner
Eric Friesner
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great deep dish pizza! Closest thing to Chicago pizza.

Sherry Lourash
Sherry Lourash
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Had a fantastic brunch today! Amazing homemade waffles and cinnamon rolls.

Edward Kemnitz
Edward Kemnitz
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The best pizza in Central IL. Very friendly staff as well. Cheesy garlic bread is delicious.

Stacey Jansen
Stacey Jansen
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great atmosphere, people friendly, food is incredible!

Angela “Anjie” Brown
Angela “Anjie” Brown
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

I had been hearing that Donnies had great pizza and I hadn't ever even tried it before so being the pizza pizzazz that I am ,having worked in the pizza business for approximately 9 years give or take,I just had to give this place a try. When I ordered I thought the prices were a little steep for pizza, but still yet if it's excellent then it's worth it. 12in with 3 topping cost about $25.00 & that's not including tip. So when I arrived they said it was coming out and the place smelled fantastic so I couldn't wait! They handed it over and when I got to the car I took a peek. Very disappointing 😒 The cheese wasn't placed properly so it was very minimal in the middle of the pizza, not to mention overcooked. You should always cheese outside in for portioning,, and because when you make the cuts it's always going to pull a little. The toppings tasted great minus the crunchy cheese but the crust was what disappointed most. It was very thick which I'm good with if it's flaky,buttery or something but this stuff was like trying to chew through drywall. It was terrible. I had to be the bearer of bad news but I did not enjoy this pizza in the least. Half went to the trash and that was me sharing with someone. I still gave 2 stars because the staff was friendly and the place looked and smelled great.

Eric Cheever
Eric Cheever
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great food great atmosphere great service the heart attack Pizza is amazing

April Strode
April Strode
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Fantastic food. A but pricey but you get what you pay for. 😁 Nice drink selection and live music some nights! 🎸🎶

FedUpPatriot
FedUpPatriot
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Horrible! Called order in and was told 30 minutes to pick up. Got there and pizza came up to the front...took it home....COLD! THIS WAS MY FIRST AND LAST TRIP THERE!!!

Ally Blasdel
Ally Blasdel
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place is honestly so amazing!! Great atmosphere, awesome food, and stellar staff!

Darren Newby
Darren Newby
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

First visit, not a good experience this evening. Ordered online and pickup was in 30 minutes. Once inside, received a warm greeting at pickup at bar. Food came out freshly hot, boxed and bagged tightly. Got home, food taste fresh and hot. My lady goes to eat her Anna Pasta salad and what does she pull from her mouth...HAIR. Yes, about 4 inches in length, brownish/blonde. This would've been a 4-5 experience, but this ruin the experience.

Scott Coffman
Scott Coffman
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

Pizza is great, but don’t be in a hurry. Also, this place leans hard left, so if that’s not your style, fair warning.

William Wetzel
William Wetzel
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Fantastic pizza, great beer, and a cozy punk atmosphere.

Edward Davis
Edward Davis
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

I did not eat. I was there to see Birds of a feather. However the employees were very nice. Good beer selection. cool little place.

Azra Hostetler
Azra Hostetler
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Delicious pizza! We tried this place for the first time and got the Chicago style dough with the Scicilian specialty pizza and was pleasantly surprised. Staff was very nice and I love the artwork displayed inside. Definitely has a good vibe!

Rosalis Daily
Rosalis Daily
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

love the atmosphere at this place ...wish they had live music more often ...but im just happy to have a place to go chill with mindful people of the collective concious...in decatur! to the crew at donnies - thanks for maken me and my dad feel like family! wichita kansas needs a place like this .... WE ARE EVERYWHeRE......

Steven Wright
Steven Wright
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Amazing experience. Oakland Block Party, 2021... Wow...