Illinois Millennials Consume Nostalgia by the Slice

Every generation gets a turn at the nostalgia trough. A place where business caters to things from the past the press you in the childhood feels. Say hello to Cowabunga Pizza Pies in the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago.

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Many think that Millennials are the most nostalgic generation. They cherish their childhood. I even thought my millennial child was a born hoarder, but looking back on it maybe he was just nostalgic for something right after it happened…(???)

Millennial tubs of nostalgia

Cowabunga Pizza Pies has been open for a few weeks but stands on the almost four decade principle of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles having a preference for pizza, dude. There are also old tube tv’s with vintage Nintendo game consoles.

Part of the fun of nostalgia is sharing it with the next generation. With games and pizza and TMNT action figures all around what is a millennial dad with young kids in tow not to love? All the pies are named after characters from the show.

And even though it’s in a Chicago neighborhood, Cowabunga Pizza Pies are New York style. That’s what the turtles craved.

Owner Shawn Rogers is focused on the kids as there is an elementary school across the street. Stating that this summer if kids can present a book report to the staff, they’ll get a free slice and a beverage. With a limit on one book report per week. That's a fantastic topping!