Pizza King

Pizza King in Hoopeston, Illinois, sits on the historic Main Street at 111 E Main St, just a block from the iconic Hoopeston Water Tower and the annual Sweetcorn Festival grounds. Since opening in 2010, the family‑run pizzeria has become a local staple, offering classic New York‑style slices and hand‑tossed personal pies. Signature items include the 7‑inch Meat Lovers personal pizza, loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon and a blend of mozzarella and provolone, as well as the King’s Special Pepperoni, a large pie with double‑layered pepperoni and a garlic‑infused crust. The menu also features a creamy chicken alfredo pizza, a vegetarian garden medley, and a selection of fresh salads and garlic knots. Chef Mike “The King” Sullivan, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Chicago, oversees the kitchen and insists on using only locally sourced mozzarella from the nearby Dairyland Farm and sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes. The dining room combines red brick walls, vintage baseball memorabilia, and neon signage that glows at night, creating a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pizza King offers dine‑in, carry‑out, and delivery within a ten‑mile radius. Prices range from $8 for a personal pizza to $18 for a large specialty pie, making it an affordable option for students, families, and visitors to the Hoopeston community. Free Wi‑Fi, a kids’ play corner, and weekly “Two‑for‑One Tuesdays” add extra value, while the staff’s friendly Midwestern hospitality ensures every guest feels like royalty.