Driving to Chicago for an extended weekend. Which pizza place to visit?

[Rand]

Will it be better than Buddy's though?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Two awesome pizza places with ample locations in the greater Chicagoland area, so no need to go into the city if that is not specifically where you are going. Of note, these organizations are exceptionally well run, so you will get the pizza prepared properly.

#1 choice- Lou Malnati's pizza (deep dish- but their thin crust is also awesome):
https://www.loumalnatis.com/

#2 Aurelios (outstanding thin crust):
https://www.aureliospizza.com/

Calabreeze (calzone) from Aurelio's is to die for. As is the Lou at lou malnatti's!

 

[SevenBizzos]

For visitors, check out Gino's in the Loop. Any Lou's location will be good. I'm not really an Uno's fan, but a lot of people like it.
A lot of people also like Connie's on South Archer. The sauce is a little too sweet for me.
If you get into the neighborhoods you can find a ton of really good tavern style pizzas. That's more "Chicago" Chicago, but most visitors don't bother.

 

[53' Stude]

Heading into Chicago tomorrow "Thursday thru Sunday" to watch my youngest daughter graduate college. We will have some time to see the sights and grab a slice of Chicago's best. If we can only get to one pizza place, who should it be?

Chicago style pizza is good in general


But, I’m more of a legendary Al’s Beef. Give me that anyday

 

[Fattylocks]

Where more or less in Chicago are you staying?

 

[BobsArmory]

Where more or less in Chicago are you staying?

Instead of a hotel we found a nice place above a store in Roscoe Village. During the day we are pretty much downtown around the south loop.

 

[Pew]

Pequods or Uno. There's an Uno just south of Roscoe village by like 5 minutes.

 

[ripcord]

You'll hear Lou Malnati's, Gino's East, and Giordanos the most and you should do those for deep dish. They are excellent. However, the locals know about Pequods. It was my favorite when I lived there. What makes their deep dish special is a caramelized cheese crust.

Drool!