Chef Charles’ Inc.
147 River St, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629
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Address :
147 River St
Elk Rapids, MI, 49629 - Phone (231) 264-8901
- Website https://chefcharlesinc.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Emily K.
I come to Chef Charles as many times per year as possible. In my family we have a tradition that every year we go to Elk Rapids Harbor Days and get 2 huge pizza's from Chef Charles to go. FABULOUS pizza, so many toppings and crusts to choose from. The slices are big and the prices are good for the quality and specialty items you get. This place is HOPPIN' in the summertime so you'd better order ahead or get there before the dinner rush. The service is always great- though they are mostly high school teens working their summer jobs. They are fast and efficient! Elk Rapids is a quaint little town that gets rave reviews for their hospitality each year.
(5)Molly H.
I still consider this the best pizza I've ever had. The pepperoni slice and soda special cannot be beat. Oh, how I long for summers in Elk Rapids...
(5)sara k.
Trust the locals. This is the best slice in Elk Rapids. What more do you need to know?
(4)Dean C.
This is the best Pizza period. Home made ingredients, creative specialties, great sandwiches and salads.
(5)Pender G.
Certainly the best food in Elk Rapids. Pizza was about the best we've ever had. We had sausage, cheese, and tomato.. delicious. I would do carry out, not order in, because the facility leaves a lot to be desired. I hope they will improve the premises to match the excellent pizza.
(4)toni b.
The chef Charles pizza is where it's at! His signature pie is delicious. The whole wheat crust was good to me, but my husband did not enjoy it. Cute little pizza joint. The owner and employees are extremely nice!
(4)michael b.
not as good as it once was (crust has gotten a bit thick and is often undercooked) but it's still the best in town. the salads are surprisingly good as well. best pizza is a sausage, mushroom and onion!
(4)Chelsea F.
I've been coming to Chef Charles' ever since I can remember--15+ years. The seven cheese pizza is live heaven on earth. Every time I have it, it's just like I remember it when I was a little girl. Warm, soft whole wheat crust, flavorful cheese blend and crunchy feta on top make it my favorite pizza EVER. You can't beat the price either! We used to come to Chef Chucks for lunch in high school and it was like, $2.67 or something for a piece of pizza and a soda with free refills! AMAZING. Every time I come back to Michigan, Chef Chucks is a must. Eat Local!
(5)Edward W.
Definitely a dive but good funky pizza. I just want to manage your expectations here. We tried it on a recommendation from a local resident. Yelp reviews said it was a "Cute little pizza joint." It really isn't. It's a cookie cutter divey pizza place with very little expense paid on decor. So definitely not cutesy or even a "pizza joint" by my standards. But considering where it is located it is a good option for pizza if you are in the mood. Staff was nice, polite and efficient. A couple of pizzas came out quick and were very good. Wife did not like the Sweet Blazin' BBQ mustard pizza. Sounded good on the menu but both of us agreed it should have been more BBQ tasting. Better than Dominoes or Pizza hut and probably a great option for pick up. And they do have pizza by the slice.
(3)Frank B.
Ok pizza. People seem to really like this place. My guess is they are on vacation and dont feel like cooking so it tastes extra good. I would get it again if I wanted pizza and was near Elk Rapids.
(3)José M.
Great pizza, great service and a great price. We walked in looking for something to take to the local beach. They gave us great directions, we are from out of town. We ordered the Charles' special which had artichoke hearts, olives, pesto and pine nuts. Really great pizza. No beer, but there are stores up the street that can take care of that for you. We would definitely visit again if in the area.
(4)Kooky K T.
Fantastic pick. You can't beat the price or quality. Boyfriend and I each had a slice and salad with a pop for a total of $11. Antipasto salad was a generous portion with plenty of vegetables and delicious dressing. I suggest the bean burrito pizza. Close to the beach, walking distance, for taking a slice to the beach if desired!
(5)Robby C.
This pizza is amazing. The crust is soft and tasty. Theres a good amount of cheese. The toppings are thick and plentiful. I called and wanted to order a pizza 5 min before they closed. I thought he wouldve said they wont do it. But he said no problem! Great place!
(5)Michaela C.
This place is fantastic! The staff is very friendly and the food is amazing. Everything is locally sourced and the pizza sauce is made from tomatoes from Chef Charles' graden!
(5)Maggiegirl C.
First time visit. Went because of reviews. It's a very small, home town pizza place. Nothing fancy at all. One order window and one pick up window whether you eat in or take out. Very small dining area inside. We went Memorial Day evening. There was not a wait when we got there but it filled up before we were finished. Four small tables and two larger tables and also outside tables. The service was good and everyone was friendly. The prices were good. Our salads were very good and so was the pizza. Not the best I've ever had as some reviews said but very good. We will return when we are back up to our cottage.
(4)Morgan Richelle M.
This shop has been around since I was a little girl.... at least ten years. Listen to the reviews! Chef Charles is, hands down, the BEST pizza you will ever have. Fresh, rich ingredients make all of their pizza flavors irresistable. I wish they had a Chef Charles out here in California ;)
(5)David D.
Still doing it right CHARLES! Just took the whole family and all the mom's and kids attending our annual mommy camp... yes I am the token male. That's another story. Proudly wearing the Manny Badge. Not all bad. Went on family night in downtown elk rapids, super busy night. Biked. The pizza... awesome. Try the chef charles if you like it interesting. Greatest deal in town. Pizza slice and a pop, super reasonable. Kids love it. Every year it's "lets go to chef charles." All should relize that the owner is a classically trained chef and seems to love making pizzas. Some may have eaten his food in downtown Detroit at the Whiney?
(5)Brian G.
This is the best pizza you'll ever taste! This isn't a hot'n'ready job, Chef Charles is a real chef and uses that culinary training to create some of the most delicious flavor combinations. I've been going there for years and have tried at least 10 different specialty pizzas and each one was unique and flavorful.
(5)Rob H.
The pizza was tasty - I had one with pine nuts, goat cheese, pesto, artichoke & black olives. Excellent. The 12 inch is enough for 2. Crust is on the thicker side. It is self-serve. Sparse on inside.
(4)Vince S.
This will place will work for a take out pizza order when you want to sit by the water and consume pizza and beer. Expect a long wait during the summer. It's general pizza and the local pizza site.
(3)Nancy D.
I don't quite get the 5 star reviews here. We stopped in on a Monday night, thinking it might not be too busy. Wrong. It was very hot inside the restaurant, so you had to feel for the cooks, but the guy didn't seem to want our business. Maybe the heat was making him grumpy, but that doesn't seem like a good first impression to give people. Due to the length of time it would take to get our order (45 minutes) and the heat inside, we decided to place our order to go, and 2 of our party waited for it while the rest of us headed back to the house. By the time we placed our order, the owner's estimate for our food was 1.5 hours. Well, the food was cooked in closer to an hour than 90 minutes. The pizza crust was very tasty, but I concur with another reviewer that the olives were very salty. I found the pesto itself on the Chef Charles special overly salty, too. The large Mediterranean salad was tasty, and a good size for 2 people. The subs had a decent amount of meat and cheese, and the bun was quite good. I would go here again, but avoid the olives and the pesto due to the salt. The way the owner acted reminded me a bit of a certain "Seinfeld" episode. He seemed so stressed and busy that he could afford to come across like he didn't care if we walked out the door. While I'm glad we tried the pizza, I hope he isn't always that gruff.
(3)Jim M.
The best pizza I've ever had hands down.
(5)Heather L.
Love the pizza, sandwiches and salads. When we hang out at the beach in Elk Rapids we always walk to Chef Charles for carry out italian sandwiches for lunch-YUM!
(4)David B.
Good pizza. Excellent crust and cheeses. The olives were extremely salty, next time I will avoid them.
(3)Nicole Leigh S.
I'll tell you the secret to the most amazing pizza in the world. Wheat flour. That's it. Chef Charles (Chuck), mixing fifteen percent wheat flour into his dough (trust me, I've made it). And he makes it fresh every morning when he comes in at five am to start. This man is dedicated to his profession, and it shows through from his regular pepperoni, sold by the slice, or any of his "pizzazz" pizzas. His homemade pesto, and manually sliced meats. Try it, love it, and share it. Oh! And I forgot to mention, my uncle supplies him with his soda syrup. ;) Enjoy.
(5)Heather S.
Yum! I really enjoyed the Antipasta salad and Taco Pizza! Great food and service!
(4)Brad H.
We ate at Chef Charles as we were up in Elk Rapids on vacation. We decided to try this restaurant as they specialized in pizza. They offer a wide variety of toppings, crust, and specialty pizza's which were all very impressive looking. Unfortunately the pizza didn't live up to our expectations. We are from the NJ Tri-state area, and know what good pizza tastes like. If your expecting to receive pizza like we are all used to you will be sadly disappointed. The adults griped all the way through the three pizzas we ordered, but fortunately for us all the children, who don't know any better, loved the pizza. If you must have Pizza, and your from the NJ Tri-state area just don't expect the kind of good pizza we are all used to.
(2)José M.
Great pizza, great service and a great price. We walked in looking for something to take to the local beach. They gave us great directions, we are from out of town. We ordered the Charles' special which had artichoke hearts, olives, pesto and pine nuts. Really great pizza. No beer, but there are stores up the street that can take care of that for you. We would definitely visit again if in the area.
(4)Kooky K T.
Fantastic pick. You can't beat the price or quality. Boyfriend and I each had a slice and salad with a pop for a total of $11. Antipasto salad was a generous portion with plenty of vegetables and delicious dressing. I suggest the bean burrito pizza. Close to the beach, walking distance, for taking a slice to the beach if desired!
(5)Chelsea F.
I've been coming to Chef Charles' ever since I can remember--15+ years. The seven cheese pizza is live heaven on earth. Every time I have it, it's just like I remember it when I was a little girl. Warm, soft whole wheat crust, flavorful cheese blend and crunchy feta on top make it my favorite pizza EVER. You can't beat the price either! We used to come to Chef Chucks for lunch in high school and it was like, $2.67 or something for a piece of pizza and a soda with free refills! AMAZING. Every time I come back to Michigan, Chef Chucks is a must. Eat Local!
(5)Edward W.
Definitely a dive but good funky pizza. I just want to manage your expectations here. We tried it on a recommendation from a local resident. Yelp reviews said it was a "Cute little pizza joint." It really isn't. It's a cookie cutter divey pizza place with very little expense paid on decor. So definitely not cutesy or even a "pizza joint" by my standards. But considering where it is located it is a good option for pizza if you are in the mood. Staff was nice, polite and efficient. A couple of pizzas came out quick and were very good. Wife did not like the Sweet Blazin' BBQ mustard pizza. Sounded good on the menu but both of us agreed it should have been more BBQ tasting. Better than Dominoes or Pizza hut and probably a great option for pick up. And they do have pizza by the slice.
(3)Frank B.
Ok pizza. People seem to really like this place. My guess is they are on vacation and dont feel like cooking so it tastes extra good. I would get it again if I wanted pizza and was near Elk Rapids.
(3)Pender G.
Certainly the best food in Elk Rapids. Pizza was about the best we've ever had. We had sausage, cheese, and tomato.. delicious. I would do carry out, not order in, because the facility leaves a lot to be desired. I hope they will improve the premises to match the excellent pizza.
(4)toni b.
The chef Charles pizza is where it's at! His signature pie is delicious. The whole wheat crust was good to me, but my husband did not enjoy it. Cute little pizza joint. The owner and employees are extremely nice!
(4)Robby C.
This pizza is amazing. The crust is soft and tasty. Theres a good amount of cheese. The toppings are thick and plentiful. I called and wanted to order a pizza 5 min before they closed. I thought he wouldve said they wont do it. But he said no problem! Great place!
(5)Michaela C.
This place is fantastic! The staff is very friendly and the food is amazing. Everything is locally sourced and the pizza sauce is made from tomatoes from Chef Charles' graden!
(5)Maggiegirl C.
First time visit. Went because of reviews. It's a very small, home town pizza place. Nothing fancy at all. One order window and one pick up window whether you eat in or take out. Very small dining area inside. We went Memorial Day evening. There was not a wait when we got there but it filled up before we were finished. Four small tables and two larger tables and also outside tables. The service was good and everyone was friendly. The prices were good. Our salads were very good and so was the pizza. Not the best I've ever had as some reviews said but very good. We will return when we are back up to our cottage.
(4)Morgan Richelle M.
This shop has been around since I was a little girl.... at least ten years. Listen to the reviews! Chef Charles is, hands down, the BEST pizza you will ever have. Fresh, rich ingredients make all of their pizza flavors irresistable. I wish they had a Chef Charles out here in California ;)
(5)David D.
Still doing it right CHARLES! Just took the whole family and all the mom's and kids attending our annual mommy camp... yes I am the token male. That's another story. Proudly wearing the Manny Badge. Not all bad. Went on family night in downtown elk rapids, super busy night. Biked. The pizza... awesome. Try the chef charles if you like it interesting. Greatest deal in town. Pizza slice and a pop, super reasonable. Kids love it. Every year it's "lets go to chef charles." All should relize that the owner is a classically trained chef and seems to love making pizzas. Some may have eaten his food in downtown Detroit at the Whiney?
(5)Brian G.
This is the best pizza you'll ever taste! This isn't a hot'n'ready job, Chef Charles is a real chef and uses that culinary training to create some of the most delicious flavor combinations. I've been going there for years and have tried at least 10 different specialty pizzas and each one was unique and flavorful.
(5)Rob H.
The pizza was tasty - I had one with pine nuts, goat cheese, pesto, artichoke & black olives. Excellent. The 12 inch is enough for 2. Crust is on the thicker side. It is self-serve. Sparse on inside.
(4)Vince S.
This will place will work for a take out pizza order when you want to sit by the water and consume pizza and beer. Expect a long wait during the summer. It's general pizza and the local pizza site.
(3)Nancy D.
I don't quite get the 5 star reviews here. We stopped in on a Monday night, thinking it might not be too busy. Wrong. It was very hot inside the restaurant, so you had to feel for the cooks, but the guy didn't seem to want our business. Maybe the heat was making him grumpy, but that doesn't seem like a good first impression to give people. Due to the length of time it would take to get our order (45 minutes) and the heat inside, we decided to place our order to go, and 2 of our party waited for it while the rest of us headed back to the house. By the time we placed our order, the owner's estimate for our food was 1.5 hours. Well, the food was cooked in closer to an hour than 90 minutes. The pizza crust was very tasty, but I concur with another reviewer that the olives were very salty. I found the pesto itself on the Chef Charles special overly salty, too. The large Mediterranean salad was tasty, and a good size for 2 people. The subs had a decent amount of meat and cheese, and the bun was quite good. I would go here again, but avoid the olives and the pesto due to the salt. The way the owner acted reminded me a bit of a certain "Seinfeld" episode. He seemed so stressed and busy that he could afford to come across like he didn't care if we walked out the door. While I'm glad we tried the pizza, I hope he isn't always that gruff.
(3)Jim M.
The best pizza I've ever had hands down.
(5)Heather L.
Love the pizza, sandwiches and salads. When we hang out at the beach in Elk Rapids we always walk to Chef Charles for carry out italian sandwiches for lunch-YUM!
(4)David B.
Good pizza. Excellent crust and cheeses. The olives were extremely salty, next time I will avoid them.
(3)Emily K.
I come to Chef Charles as many times per year as possible. In my family we have a tradition that every year we go to Elk Rapids Harbor Days and get 2 huge pizza's from Chef Charles to go. FABULOUS pizza, so many toppings and crusts to choose from. The slices are big and the prices are good for the quality and specialty items you get. This place is HOPPIN' in the summertime so you'd better order ahead or get there before the dinner rush. The service is always great- though they are mostly high school teens working their summer jobs. They are fast and efficient! Elk Rapids is a quaint little town that gets rave reviews for their hospitality each year.
(5)Molly H.
I still consider this the best pizza I've ever had. The pepperoni slice and soda special cannot be beat. Oh, how I long for summers in Elk Rapids...
(5)sara k.
Trust the locals. This is the best slice in Elk Rapids. What more do you need to know?
(4)Dean C.
This is the best Pizza period. Home made ingredients, creative specialties, great sandwiches and salads.
(5)Nicole Leigh S.
I'll tell you the secret to the most amazing pizza in the world. Wheat flour. That's it. Chef Charles (Chuck), mixing fifteen percent wheat flour into his dough (trust me, I've made it). And he makes it fresh every morning when he comes in at five am to start. This man is dedicated to his profession, and it shows through from his regular pepperoni, sold by the slice, or any of his "pizzazz" pizzas. His homemade pesto, and manually sliced meats. Try it, love it, and share it. Oh! And I forgot to mention, my uncle supplies him with his soda syrup. ;) Enjoy.
(5)Heather S.
Yum! I really enjoyed the Antipasta salad and Taco Pizza! Great food and service!
(4)Brad H.
We ate at Chef Charles as we were up in Elk Rapids on vacation. We decided to try this restaurant as they specialized in pizza. They offer a wide variety of toppings, crust, and specialty pizza's which were all very impressive looking. Unfortunately the pizza didn't live up to our expectations. We are from the NJ Tri-state area, and know what good pizza tastes like. If your expecting to receive pizza like we are all used to you will be sadly disappointed. The adults griped all the way through the three pizzas we ordered, but fortunately for us all the children, who don't know any better, loved the pizza. If you must have Pizza, and your from the NJ Tri-state area just don't expect the kind of good pizza we are all used to.
(2)michael b.
not as good as it once was (crust has gotten a bit thick and is often undercooked) but it's still the best in town. the salads are surprisingly good as well. best pizza is a sausage, mushroom and onion!
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