Chicago-style tavern pies have officially landed in Jacksonville’s Mandarin neighborhood, courtesy of Nick’s Pizza Co., a family-run spot that is keeping things tight, simple and strictly takeout. Operating out of a compact storefront on Old St. Augustine Road, the shop is turning out made-from-scratch pizzas, Italian beef sandwiches and house-made desserts for customers who are more interested in a good pie than a big dining room.
According to The Florida Times‑Union, Nick’s Pizza Co. opened this week at 9766 Old St Augustine Road, Suite 8. Photos from the paper show a full family operation in motion, with Nick Voigt working the pizza line, Heather Voigt handling the Italian beef, and Jake Voigt taking charge of desserts. The Times‑Union describes the business as a mom-and-pop, takeout-only pizzeria that specializes in Chicago tavern-style pies.
Family operation and official filings
On paper, the setup tracks with what customers see at the counter. State business records list NICK’S PIZZA CO. LLC as a Florida company formed in December 2025, with Nicholas C. Voigt named as the registered agent, according to Florida Department of State business records. The filings also list the Old St. Augustine Road address as the company’s principal location, which confirms the small storefront as the business’s official home base.
What to order
The menu leans hard into Chicago tavern-style comfort food. Nick’s offers a “Nick’s Special” pizza that comes loaded with sausage, pepperoni and vegetables, plus an Italian-beef pizza for anyone who wants their sandwich in slice form. There is also a sandwich spin on that idea called Heather’s Italian Beefza, along with cookies and a dessert option dubbed “Jake’s Super Chocolate Cake.” The full lineup and pricing are listed on the restaurant’s online ordering page on Toast.
How it fits Mandarin’s pizza scene
Mandarin is not hurting for pizza, with a mix of sit-down pizzerias and bar-forward spots already in the neighborhood. Nick’s arrival adds something a little different, a pickup-first option for locals who want tavern-cut pies and sandwiches to take home rather than linger over a long meal. For diners who would rather settle into a full dining room with a sizable tap list, V Pizza + Tap Garden on San Jose Boulevard remains a nearby choice. Hours and other details are available on the Mandarin location page for V Pizza…