Its location near the Fox River, bridge, and marina gives it a real sense of place, the kind of neighborhood spot locals bring visitors to specifically because of the setting, not just the food.
The signature Dead End '#10' Pizza is the house specialty worth ordering on a first visit, per the same TV feature that put the place on the map beyond its immediate neighborhood.
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