Pizza Pete Plans March Grand Opening

FRANKFORT, IL — Pizza lovers have a new place to try in Frankfort Square. Pizza Pete has opened its second location at 19860 S. Harlem Ave., the former site of Pizza Mia.

The restaurant is in the soft opening stage, owner John Skopick told Patch. Skopick, who also works as a State Farm insurance agent, said the restaurant has sold out several times, and they never expected the reaction from the community.

"We're waiting on equipment," Skopick said, adding that the grand opening for the restaurant would be held in March.

Area residents may recognize Pizza Pete from its Orland Park location.

Skopick, who recently bought the restaurants, called the Orland Park location a "hidden gem," and said the restaurant used to have 11 locations in the 70s and 80s.

"It was my favorite place as a kid," he said, adding that the restaurant is looking to open more locations.

The restaurant offers salads, sandwiches, burgers, Italian beef and sausage, and of course, pizza. Other popular dishes include: hand-breaded and hand-tossed wings and the "Mikey B's" Italian beef sandwich with cheddar cheese sauce and jardiniere.

The hours for the restaurant are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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