For the 5th year anniversary we had to go back to the Chi to try 8 of these different pizza establishments! Chicago offers an impressive variety of pizzas beyond its world-famous deep-dish. You’ll find the equally beloved stuffed pizza, an even heartier cousin layered with extra cheese and sealed under a thin top crust before being smothered in sauce. Thin-crust tavern-style pizza is another local favorite—cut into small, square “party” pieces with a cracker-like crunch and a balance of toppings that make it perfect for sharing. Some pizzerias also serve pan pizza, which sits between deep-dish and thin-crust in thickness, featuring a crisp, buttery edge and chewy interior. From artisanal wood-fired spots crafting Neapolitan-style pies to classic neighborhood joints serving hearty slices, Chicago’s pizza scene celebrates diversity, creativity, and a deep love for dough, cheese, and sauce in every form. Below you can find our favorites based on Group Average:

1. Vito & Nicks

2. Piece Pizzeria

3. Pequod’s Original

4. Lou Malnati’s

5. Marie’s Pizza & Liquor

6. Burts Place

7. Phil’s Pizza

8. Coalfire

Attendees: Taryn Cecil, Kim Williams, Erin McKay, Julia Perillo, Mikey Yappeli, Tony Sapprano, Danny Iams, Kiersten Iams, Carley Walton, Nathan Sagon, Emily Sagon, Chirs “The Sicilian” Cecil, Danny “The Don” Williams and, Mike “The Godfather” McKay