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The best deep dish pizzas in Chicago

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No matter how you slice it, Chicago is a deep dish kind of town. Here are our favorite spots to eat the iconic dish.

Deep dish pizza is one of the most iconic Chicago foods, and if you eat like a local, you'll likely be pulled into the debate over who makes the tastiest pie. Chicago’s best pizza spots include institutions that have been using the same recipes for decades as well as newcomers putting their own spins on the indulgent dish. There are tiny mom-and-pop spots, big chains that ship pies across the country and even vegan and gluten-free options that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re ordering takeout or delivery, or catching up with friends while digging into a cheesy slice, these are the best places in Chicago for deep dish pizza.

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Amazing spots for deep dish pizza in Chicago

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Venture out to suburban Cary for pan pies that are well worth the journey. Owner Jerry Czerwinski (who we wish were our uncle, too) ferments the dough for two days and also seasons it, making the crust the star component. It’s layered with Italian cheese all the way to the edges, resulting in a crunchy caramelized crust, plus bright tomato sauce. You can’t go wrong with the classic housemade sausage but we recommend the Sweet Sting—cup and char pepperoni, which is placed over the sauce, and habanero-infused hot honey.

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PMQ Pizza Magazine Hall of Famer Connie’s Pizza was once a small storefront and an OG in the delivery service biz—in the 1960s, founder Jim Stolfe loaded pizzas on the back of his truck and sold them to people sitting on porches. Today, the warehouse-sized building offers a full bar, outdoor patio, live music throughout the summer and an extensive menu of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and more. Grab a beer and order any size deep dish with as many ingredients—options include meats like soppressata, capicola, gourmet sausage and veggies such as bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and sweet onions—and enjoy the feeling of being pleasantly stuffed.

The late Louisa DeGenero was an employee at Pizzeria Due before moving to the south suburbs and opening her own place in 1981. Today, DeGenero’s family carries on her legacy by continuing to create exceptional pizzas boasting a light and buttery crust, chunks of Anichini Brothers sausage, part-skim mozzarella and a flavorful tomato sauce seasoned with homegrown herbs.

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Tucked in a cozy basement space in Lincoln Park, this pizzeria has only a handful of tables and a tourist draw, so you may want to avoid the wait at peak hours. Instead of the traditional deep dish or pan, these pizzas are actually pot pies, built bottom-up in a ramekin and baked with the crust on top. Served tableside, the pie is flipped upside-down and the fillings slide into the resulting bread bowl crust. Overflowing with a sausage-laced bolognese sauce and lava-like cheese filling, this is pizza to the extreme. You can’t provide a better spectacle for out-of-town guests requesting a Chicago pizza.

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Nino's is the go-to spot for those in Alsip who want to indulge in the most impressive deep dish pizza in the area. The pies feature a tall, flaky crust that forms a thick wall around a delectable combination of gooey cheese and tangy tomato sauce. For an extra dose of flavor, we highly recommend adding some meaty sausage. In addition to their classic deep dish, Nino's also serves stuffed and pan pizzas.

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This beloved Bridgeport restaurant may be world-famous for its breaded steak sandwiches (and its spin-off, the breaded steak tavern-style pizza), but the loaded deep dish is no less impressive. All pies are build-your-own, so you can pick from a list of ingredients like peppers, mushrooms, sliced beef, sausage, bacon and—of course—giardiniera. There’s also an extensive menu of wings, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs if you want a one-stop shop for all of Chicago’s classic eats.

Deep dish pizza is a popular first stop after arriving at Midway Airport, with Giordano’s and Lou Malnati’s both having outposts close enough to satisfy a craving during a layover. For an alternative to the chains, head to Cipriani’s, a no-frills spot offering individual portions of cheese- and sausage-stuffed pizzas plus options like the Cipriani’s Garden, which arrives loaded with mushrooms and spinach or broccoli. The restaurant also offer thin crust pizza for those looking to compare the contrasting styles. There are only a few tables, so consider calling ahead to get your order to go.

Located near DePaul University, the Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria is a popular hangout for sports fans looking to enjoy a local beer on tap, baskets of garlic knots and wings. But the real star is the pizza, with offerings including Chicago-style deep dish, Sicilian-style thick crust and their signature fusion of both that features a crispy caramelized crust. Vegan deep dish is also available and the extensive list of toppings includes prosciutto, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and Nashville hot sauce.

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