That's So Cheesy

Tucked along State Highway 127 in the heart of Tamms, Illinois, That’s So Cheesy is a home‑grown pizza haven run by Chef Kiara Frison. The modest dining room feels like a community living room, with bright red booths, a chalkboard menu, and the scent of fresh garlic butter crust filling the air. Diners can start with the That’s Cheesy Ultimate Salad – crisp iceberg, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, banana peppers, and a gentle melt of cheese, offered with ham or turkey for $6. The pizza lineup is the star: build‑your‑own pies at $12 with a choice of regular or garlic‑butter crust, then pile on toppings ranging from classic pepperoni to turkey sausage, beef, jalapeños, mushrooms, and bacon. Specialty creations include the That’s so Turkey (turkey sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon), That’s so Meaty (bacon, pork sausage, ham, ground beef), That’s so Supreme (the full medley of meats and veggies), That’s a lot of Veggies (all the garden toppings), That’s so Beefy, and the That’s so Cheesy pizza (mozzarella, pepper jack, mild cheddar). Fresh‑made lemonades come in strawberry, raspberry, peach, mango, pomegranate, and cranberry, sold by the 20‑oz cup ($2) or gallon ($6). For sweets, try Pearline’s Tea Cakes (3 for $5) or the decadent Slutty Brownie, a triple‑layer treat priced at $5. Open Fridays 12 – 6 pm, the venue is perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, or baby showers; reservations are taken by phone at (618) 306‑0676. Prices stay wallet‑friendly, and the vibe is casual, millennial‑styled, and deeply rooted in small‑town hospitality.