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Frato's Kitchen & Gaming Frato's Culinary Kitchen is a highly acclaimed restaurant in Chicago that has been rated #5 Best Independent Pizzeria by Chicago's Best on WGN and won WingFest for Best Wings in the Burbs. The menu features inventive made-from-scratch dishes ranging from Chicago classics to handcrafted pizzas made using a traditional stone pizza oven. In addition to being an American restaurant and pizza place, Frato's also offers personal chef catering services with a loyalty program and catering guarantee. Frato's Culinary Kitchen serves as a training ground for passionate young culinary students, where they are trained on everything ranging from how to prep food from scratch, properly season and cook meals using traditional cooking methods by experienced culinary leaders. As seen on WGN News and Chicago's Best.
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$7 for a refresher poured from a factory jug? Hard passMade by hand with real fruit. Real lemons. Real strawberry. No co...
05/29/2026

$7 for a refresher poured from a factory jug? Hard pass

Made by hand with real fruit. Real lemons. Real strawberry. No concentrates, no "natural flavors" hiding in the fine print

Rosemary Lemonade is $2.99 Strawberry Lemonade is $4.49

Both here now β€” Mango Refresher coming soon.

You don't need to overpay for a drink that tastes like summer.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosPizza.com/refreshers

Which one are you trying first β€” rosemary or strawberry? πŸ‘‡

Fresh-made Rosemary Lemonade ($2.99) and Strawberry Lemonade Refreshers ($4.49) with real fruitβ€”no factory mix. Hand-made daily in Schaumburg, IL.

He didn't review it. He just ate it. 500K people couldn't look away stopped by Frato's, bit into our El Masivo Gr**go β€” ...
05/29/2026

He didn't review it. He just ate it. 500K people couldn't look away

stopped by Frato's, bit into our El Masivo Gr**go β€” a 13-inch taco mozzarella stick β€” and posted it.

It became one of his best-performing videos ever.

He came in, did the pull, and 500K people decided they needed one too

Sundays only. 4-cheese blend. Salsa Verde or Marinara. A total cheesepull experience

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
🎬 Full video on Instagram:
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

How far would you drive for this? πŸ‘‡

El Masivo Gr**goβ€”world's biggest taco mozzarella stick. 13 inches, 4-cheese blend, Sundays only. TikTok viral. Frato's Schaumburg. Sells out fast.

Starbucks wants $6.48 for a Strawberry AΓ§aΓ­ Refresher poured from a factory jug.Ours is $2.99. Real ingredients. No conc...
05/14/2026

Starbucks wants $6.48 for a Strawberry AΓ§aΓ­ Refresher poured from a factory jug.

Ours is $2.99. Real ingredients. No concentrates. No "natural flavors" hiding in the fine print.

Strawberry Lemonade Refresher with real puree is coming soon β€” made with real strawberries.

You don't need to overpay for a drink that tastes like summer.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

What refresher flavor would you want us to make? πŸ‘‡

Experience the best in handmade stone oven pizza, burgers, and chicken wings at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg, IL. Our menu features a variety of made-from-scratch dishes, including our famous mozzarella sticks and specialty pizza. As seen on Chicago's Best and WGN, we offer dine-in, delive...

Quesabirria tacos broke the internet. The burger's here to finish the job.Two smoked apple bacon and beef smash patties ...
05/01/2026

Quesabirria tacos broke the internet. The burger's here to finish the job.

Two smoked apple bacon and beef smash patties topped with slow-cooked chicken birria, melted Monterey Jack, fresh cilantro, diced onion, and shredded lettuce β€” all on a grilled Turano bun soaked in homemade consommΓ©.

No dipping required. Every bite delivers the full quesabirria experience.

May only. Gone after the 31st. Halal option available.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ” FratosKitchen.com/SchaumburgMonthlyBurger

Tacos or burgers β€” which team are you? πŸ‘‡

This pizza comes back every year. People plan for it.Quesabirria Pizza is back for May.Creamy birria consommΓ© sauce bake...
04/30/2026

This pizza comes back every year. People plan for it.

Quesabirria Pizza is back for May.

Creamy birria consommΓ© sauce baked right into the base β€” no dipping, no mess, just flavor in every bite. Slow-cooked chicken birria braised for hours until it falls apart. Mozzarella, provolone, and Monterey Jack for that signature quesabirria cheese pull. Fresh onion and cilantro on top.

$2.99 per 1-pound slice. Saturdays only. Walk-in only. Limit 2 per person.

Want the whole pizza? $7 off online β€” look for "Monthly Pizza Special."

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com/saturday-specialty-pizza

Are you a birria person? πŸ‘‡

He came for a mozzarella stick. 600K people came with him.A TikToker stopped by Frato's and tried our El Masivo Gr**go β€”...
04/25/2026

He came for a mozzarella stick. 600K people came with him.

A TikToker stopped by Frato's and tried our El Masivo Gr**go β€” a 13-inch taco mozzarella stick. He posted it. It hit 600K views.

We didn't pay for this. We didn't ask. He just came in, tried it, and the internet did the rest.

Sundays only. 4-cheese blend. Salsa Verde or Marinara. A total cheesepull experience.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
🎬 Full video on TikTok: .alwayseating
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

Would you drive to Schaumburg for this? πŸ‘‡

El Masivo Gr**goβ€”world's biggest taco mozzarella stick. 13 inches, 4-cheese blend, Sundays only. TikTok viral. Frato's Schaumburg. Sells out fast.

Chicago's two greatest foods. One burger. Dip it.Two bacon-beef smash patties. Scratch-roasted Italian beef. Melted prov...
04/09/2026

Chicago's two greatest foods. One burger. Dip it.

Two bacon-beef smash patties. Scratch-roasted Italian beef. Melted provolone. Giardiniera. Jus-dipped pretzel bun. Served with a side of house au jus for dipping.

This isn't a sandwich shop. It's a pizza shop in Schaumburg that just made the Italian Beef Smash Burger.

April only. Gone after the 30th.

Tag someone who needs to see this.

πŸ” Order: https://fratospizza.com/SchaumburgMonthlyBurger/

April only: Bacon-beef smash patties, scratch-roasted Italian beef, provolone, giardiniera on a pretzel bun with au jus for dipping. Schaumburg, IL.

Chicago's two greatest foods had a baby. It weighs one pound.Italian Beef Smash Pizza. We took everything you love about...
04/03/2026

Chicago's two greatest foods had a baby. It weighs one pound.

Italian Beef Smash Pizza. We took everything you love about an Italian beef β€” scratch-roasted beef, au jus, banana peppers, roasted red peppers β€” and put it on a pizza.

Then we finished it with a Wagyu beef tallow drizzle because why not.

$2.99 per 1-pound slice. Saturdays only in April. Walk-in only. Limit 2 per person.

Want the whole pizza? $7 off online β€” look for "Monthly Pizza Special."

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com/saturday-specialty-pizza

What two Chicago foods would YOU combine? πŸ‘‡

New specialty pizza every month at Frato's Schaumburg. $2.99 giant Saturday sliceβ€”when it's gone, it's gone. As seen on WGN, Fox News & Chicago's Best.

Taco pizza was already dangerous. Then we added Wagyu.This is our Salsa Verde Taco Pizza drizzled with Wagyu Beef Tallow...
03/26/2026

Taco pizza was already dangerous. Then we added Wagyu.

This is our Salsa Verde Taco Pizza drizzled with Wagyu Beef Tallow. Rich, buttery, and it takes an already loaded pizza to another level.

Nobody in Chicago is doing this. We checked.

Build your own or pick any specialty. Choose olive oil or beef tallow.
FREE upgrade right now.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com/wagyu-beef-tallow-pizza

What pizza would you put beef tallow on? πŸ‘‡

Free Wagyu beef tallow upgrade on any pizza at Frato's. The same fat steakhouses use on $200 ribeyes β€” now on your pizza. Only place in Chicagoland doing it.

We put Wagyu beef fat on pizza. It's not weird. It's genius.Wagyu Beef Tallow drizzled on top. Rich, buttery, and it hit...
03/19/2026

We put Wagyu beef fat on pizza. It's not weird. It's genius.

Wagyu Beef Tallow drizzled on top. Rich, buttery, and it hits completely different than olive oil. This is what happens when you stop doing things the way everyone else does.

Nobody in Chicago is doing this. We checked.

Build your own or pick any specialty. Choose olive oil or beef tallow. FREE upgrade right now β€” we want you to taste the difference.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com/wagyu-beef-tallow-pizza

Olive oil or beef tallow β€” which are you trying? πŸ‘‡

Free Wagyu beef tallow upgrade on any pizza at Frato's. The same fat steakhouses use on $200 ribeyes β€” now on your pizza. Only place in Chicagoland doing it.

March 14th, 2012. The day we reopened Frato's as a scratch kitchen.This is Chef Ed. He helped build the foundation β€” scr...
03/15/2026

March 14th, 2012. The day we reopened Frato's as a scratch kitchen.

This is Chef Ed. He helped build the foundation β€” scratch-made dough, scratch-made sauces, real ingredients, no shortcuts. The platform we still run on today. The same one our catering company was built on years later.

Today is also his birthday. πŸŽ‚

Happy birthday, Chef. The work still matters.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

People have driven from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio for a mozzarella stick. Honestly? Fair.Pizza Today  β€” a national pi...
03/13/2026

People have driven from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio for a mozzarella stick. Honestly? Fair.

Pizza Today β€” a national pizza trade publication β€” just featured our El Masivo Gr**go.

A 13-inch, taco-seasoned, 4-cheese mozzarella stick we only make on Sundays.

It's not a delivery item. It's a cheesepull experience. Come in, do the pull, taste the difference.

Today is the day.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com
πŸ“° pizzatoday.com/news/fried-mozzarella/616636/

How far would you drive for this? πŸ‘‡

Photo credit Andres J. DeLeon

Experience the best in handmade stone oven pizza, burgers, and chicken wings at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg, IL. Our menu features a variety of made-from-scratch dishes, including our famous mozzarella sticks and specialty pizza. As seen on Chicago's Best and WGN, we offer dine-in, delive...

03/13/2026

People have driven from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio for a mozzarella stick. Honestly? Fair. πŸ§€

just featured El Masivo Gr**go β€” our 13-inch taco mozzarella stick.

4-cheese blend. Taco seasoned. A total cheesepull experience.

Sundays only.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ”— Link in bio
πŸ“° pizzatoday.com/news/fried-mozzarella/616636/

We made a national pizza trade publication for a cheese stick. Not the pizza.Pizza Today β€” the industry's biggest trade ...
03/08/2026

We made a national pizza trade publication for a cheese stick. Not the pizza.

Pizza Today β€” the industry's biggest trade magazine β€” just featured our El Masivo Gr**go. A 13-inch, taco-seasoned, 4-cheese mozzarella stick that people literally drive from out of state to try.

Chef Mike Haracz (ex-McDonald's corporate chef) tried it. His TikTok hit 571K+ views.

Today is Sunday. The only day we make it.

It's a cheesepull experience β€” not a delivery item. Come in, do the pull, taste the difference.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

https://pizzatoday.com/news/fried-mozzarella/616636/

Tag someone who needs to see this today. πŸ‘‡

El Masivo Gr**goβ€”world's biggest taco mozzarella stick. 13 inches, 4-cheese blend, Sundays only. TikTok viral. Frato's Schaumburg. Sells out fast.

We put a Reuben sandwich on top of a burger. Nobody stopped us. ☘️Two bacon-beef patties. Scratch-made braised corned be...
03/07/2026

We put a Reuben sandwich on top of a burger. Nobody stopped us. ☘️

Two bacon-beef patties. Scratch-made braised corned beef brisket β€” seared, then slow-cooked until fork-tender. Homemade bacon sauerkraut. Swiss cheese. House-made Thousand Island. Grilled Turano marble rye.

One of the most requested burgers we've ever created. Returns every March for a reason.

March only. Gone after the 31st.

Tag someone who needs to see this before it's gone.

πŸ” https://fratospizza.com/SchaumburgMonthlyBurger/

This 1-pound pizza slice only exists one month a year. Guess which one. ☘️Thousand Island pizza sauce. Vienna Beef corne...
03/06/2026

This 1-pound pizza slice only exists one month a year. Guess which one. ☘️

Thousand Island pizza sauce. Vienna Beef corned beef β€” slow-braised, not deli slices. Applewood-smoked bacon. Wisconsin mozzarella and chunky Swiss. Sauerkraut on the side.

Giant 1-pound slices. $2.99. Saturdays only. March only.

Tag someone who needs to know this exists.

πŸ•

New specialty pizza every month at Frato's Schaumburg. $2.99 giant Saturday sliceβ€”when it's gone, it's gone. As seen on WGN, Fox News & Chicago's Best.

Nobody in Chicago is doing this. We checked.Wagyu Beef Tallow drizzled on pizza. Rich, buttery, and it hits completely d...
02/27/2026

Nobody in Chicago is doing this. We checked.

Wagyu Beef Tallow drizzled on pizza. Rich, buttery, and it hits completely different than olive oil.

We're the pizza that beat Rosati's ....then they stopped competing.

We didn't stop. Now we're making Chicago-style pizza even more fun and delicious.

Build your own or pick any specialty. Choose olive oil or Wagyu Beef Tallow.

FREE upgrade right now β€” we want you to taste the difference.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosPizza.com/wagyu-beef-tallow-pizza

Olive oil or beef tallow β€” which are you trying first? πŸ‘‡

Free Wagyu beef tallow upgrade on any pizza at Frato's. The same fat steakhouses use on $200 ribeyes β€” now on your pizza. Only place in Chicagoland doing it.

$1 Wine. Not a typo.Meiomi Cabernet. Premium California wine. One dollar a glass.Most restaurants charge $12-15 for this...
02/13/2026

$1 Wine. Not a typo.

Meiomi Cabernet. Premium California wine. One dollar a glass.

Most restaurants charge $12-15 for this. We're not most restaurants.

🍷 This Saturday β€” Valentine's Day
πŸ• Dine-in with any food purchase
❀️ No reservations needed (but call if you want to guarantee a table)

Skip the prix fixe menus. Skip the 2-hour wait. Skip the "Valentine's Day surcharge."

Walk in. Order real food. Drink $1 wine. Actually enjoy each other.

Heart pizzas with custom messages also available β€” dine-in or carryout.

πŸ“ 628 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg
πŸ“ž (847) 895-2122

πŸ‘‰ fratospizza.com/valentines-day-2026/

Pro-Tip: Say "I Love You" with a Heart Pizza...else you might be single the next day 🀷Pre-order any Heart Pizza online a...
02/09/2026

Pro-Tip: Say "I Love You" with a Heart Pizza.
..else you might be single the next day 🀷

Pre-order any Heart Pizza online and get a FREE Giant Brownie β€” your choice of OREO Cheesecake or Triple Chocolate.

πŸ• Custom message option (48-hr notice)
🍫 FREE brownie with every pre-order
🍷 $1 Meiomi Cabernet glasses β€” dine-in Saturday with any food purchase

Little Sara came in to make one for her Mom. What are you doing for someone you love?

⚠️ Pre-order by Thursday, Feb 12th for Saturday pickup
Order online β†’ Select "Monthly Specials"

πŸ‘‰ fratospizza.com/valentines-day-2026/

2012. Daily Herald Jaycees Best Pizza Contest. Blind taste test. Community voted.We won Thin Crust. Rosati's came in sec...
02/06/2026

2012. Daily Herald Jaycees Best Pizza Contest. Blind taste test. Community voted.

We won Thin Crust. Rosati's came in second.
We won Pan/Thick Crust too.

2013. We won Thin Crust again. Back-to-back.

This Sunday, that same scratch-made, stone oven pizza is on your table β€” without the Super Bowl markup.

🏈 STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR
Buy any 18" pizza β†’ Add a duplicate 12" for just $1.99

πŸ— BETTER THAN WINGSTOP
Our wings are 50% bigger and sauces are scratch-made.

πŸ§€ 18" PIZZA + FREE MOZZ STICKS
The combo that never gets old.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ $20 FAMILY CRAVING PACK
Feeds the family. Doesn't empty the wallet.

πŸ’° Use code PIZZABAILOUT for 10% off full price items

Order online β†’ Select "Monthly Specials"
πŸ‘‰ fratospizza.com/pizzabailout/

Bourbon. Truffle. BBQ. Now it's a pizza.Scratch-made black truffle BBQ sauce. Bourbon-caramelized onions. Black Angus gr...
02/06/2026

Bourbon. Truffle. BBQ. Now it's a pizza.

Scratch-made black truffle BBQ sauce. Bourbon-caramelized onions. Black Angus ground beef. JalapeΓ±os. Mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone.

You tried the burger. Now try the slice.

Giant 1-pound slices. $2.99. Saturdays only. February only.

Tag someone who needs both.

πŸ•

New specialty pizza every month at Frato's Schaumburg. $2.99 giant Saturday sliceβ€”when it's gone, it's gone. As seen on WGN, Fox News & Chicago's Best.

Bourbon. Truffle. BBQ. One burger.Two bacon-beef patties. Smoked brisket. Scratch-made black truffle BBQ sauce. Bourbon-...
02/01/2026

Bourbon. Truffle. BBQ. One burger.

Two bacon-beef patties. Smoked brisket. Scratch-made black truffle BBQ sauce. Bourbon-caramelized onions. Cheddar. Pickled jalapeΓ±os. Toasted Turano Baking Company pretzel bun.

This isn't a steakhouse. It's a pizza shop in Schaumburg that refuses to play it safe.

February only. Gone after the 28th.

Tag someone who needs to see this.

Schaumburg, IL
πŸ” Learn More: https://fratospizza.com/SchaumburgMonthlyBurger/

Nobody else in Chicago is doing this.We're baking our pizza in Wagyu Beef Tallow now β€” richer, crispier crust you won't ...
01/30/2026

Nobody else in Chicago is doing this.

We're baking our pizza in Wagyu Beef Tallow now β€” richer, crispier crust you won't find anywhere else. And it's FREE for a limited time.

🏈 $89 SUPER BOWL BLOWOUT BOX:
β€’ 2 Γ— 18" XL Pizzas (your choice: Olive Oil or NEW Wagyu Beef Tallow)
β€’ 24 Boneless Wings (Regular or Halal)
β€’ 2 Large Wedge Fries
β€’ Giant Grandma Frato Brownie

⚠️ Pre-order deadline: Thursday, Feb 5th at 4PM
πŸ“ Pickup: Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 8th (11am–9pm)

Online only. May sell out early.

Don't serve factory food at your party.

πŸ‘‰ Order now: fratospizza.com/super-bowl-2026/

$89 Blowout Box: 2 XL pizzas, 24 wings, fries & brownie. Try our NEW Wagyu Beef Tallow crust FREE. Pre-order online by Feb 5th. Pickup Super Bowl Sunday in Schaumburg.

Bigger than your ex's ego. Tastier too. πŸ§€This is the El Masivo Gr**go β€” a 13-inch taco mozzarella stick. When Chef Mike ...
01/24/2026

Bigger than your ex's ego. Tastier too. πŸ§€

This is the El Masivo Gr**go β€” a 13-inch taco mozzarella stick.

When Chef Mike Haracz ( former McDonald's corporate chef) came to Frato's, his TikTok hit almost a million views.

Sunday only: Order any 18" pizza online, get the Gr**go FREE. Choice of Salsa Verde (spicy) or Marinara.

One day. One deal. Don't fumble it.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

Tag someone whose ex needs to see this. πŸ‘‡

El Masivo Gr**goβ€”world's biggest taco mozzarella stick. 13 inches, 4-cheese blend, Sundays only. TikTok viral. Frato's Schaumburg. Sells out fast.

This is why your diet starts Monday πŸ”₯That fire effect? Enhanced. That cheese pull? 100% real.Eat This, Not That! and Onl...
01/23/2026

This is why your diet starts Monday πŸ”₯

That fire effect? Enhanced. That cheese pull? 100% real.

Eat This, Not That! and Only In Your State didn't name us Best Mozzarella Sticks in Illinois for nothing. People drive from Indiana, Wisconsin β€” some even further β€” just to try these.

It's Friday. Give yourself permission.

πŸ“ Schaumburg, IL
πŸ• FratosKitchen.com

Marinara or blue cheese? πŸ‘‡

Frato's Pizza Bailout: Your economic relief package. 50 points = FREE 18" pizza, $1.99 extra pizza deal, 50% off Fridays, $20 family packs & more. Schaumburg's answer to inflation.

Address

628 S Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL
60193

Directions to S Roselle Road in Schaumburg:

Public Transport:
- Take the Blue Line train to Rosemont Station
- Transfer to Pace bus Route 606 towards Schaumburg
- Get off at Roselle Rd & Weathersfield Way
- The location is a short walk away

Driving/Parking:
- Head west on I-90 W
- Take exit 68 for IL-58/Dundee Rd
- Turn left onto IL-58 W/W Golf Rd
- Use the right lane to merge onto IL-53 N via the ramp to I-290/Golf Rd/Rohlwing Rd
- Take the exit toward Higgins Rd E/Euclid Ave W/Schaumburg Rd W
- Merge onto IL-53 Frontage Rd
- Turn right onto E Higgins Rd/Higgins Rd E (signs for Schaumburg)
- Turn left onto N Roselle Rd, and your destination will be on the right.
For parking, there is a free parking lot available for customers.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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What people say

Frato's Culinary Kitchen is a gem of an American restaurant located on S Roselle Road in Schaumburg. What sets this restaurant apart is its commitment to training young culinary students and turning them into chefs. The Community CSR (Culinary School Restaurant) serves as a training ground for passionate young culinary students, with 80% of the staff being culinary students and 20% being culinary leaders. This unique concept not only provides an opportunity for aspiring chefs to hone their skills but also offers customers a chance to taste some truly inventive made-from-scratch dishes.

The menu at Frato's Culinary Kitchen is casual-fun, featuring Chicago classics like Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, handmade 50/50 Bacon-Beef Burger Patties, and handmade pizza using a traditional stone pizza oven. The food is prepared from scratch, with the culinary leaders training the culinary students on everything ranging from how to prep your food to how to properly season and cook your meal using traditional cooking methods.

It's no surprise that Frato's Culinary Kitchen has won several awards, including being rated #5 Best Independent Pizzeria by Chicago's Best on WGN and winning WingFest for Best Wings in the Burbs. The restaurant has also been featured on WGN News and Chicago's Best.

In addition to its restaurant offerings, Frato's Culinary Kitchen now features personal chef catering services with a loyalty program and catering guarantee. This hassle-free catering option ensures that customers receive high-quality food without any worries.

Overall, Frato's Culinary Kitchen is a must-visit American restaurant in Schaumburg that offers delicious made-from-scratch dishes while also providing an opportunity for aspiring chefs to learn and grow.

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