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Great Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago Suburbs

If you’re a pizza lover, then you know that there’s no better place to indulge in the best deep dish style pizza than Chicago. Although deep dish was created in Chicago in 1943, most Chicagoans would consider it a pizza for tourists, it’s what most people think about when they picture Chicago-style Pizza.

Deep dish pizza is a true feast for the senses. There are so many pizzerias across Chicagoland that offer it. Trying to determine where the best deep dish pizza in Chicago is pretty much an endless search.

We’ve scoured the Chicago suburbs to bring you the ultimate guide for where to eat some of the best deep dish near Chicago in our experience. Our list is heavy on traditional family-owned establishments but we included a few of the most popular restaurants too!

Well known Pizza Places across chicagoland

When it comes to indulging in the best deep dish pizza in Chicagoland, you may want to start with these 5 iconic restaurants: Lou Malnati’s, Giordano’s, Gino’s East, Pequod’s, and Pizzeria Uno. Lou Malnati’s is renowned for its buttery crust and perfectly balanced flavors, while Giordano’s impresses with its thick, flaky crust and generous layers of gooey cheese. And let’s not forget Gino’s East, famous for its tasty crust with cornmeal in it. Each of these restaurants offers their own unique take on this Chicago style of pizza.

Pequod's Pizza in Morton Grove

Address: 8520 Fernald Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: (847)470-9161

Giordano's in Westchester (Multiple Locations)

Address: 10410 W Cermak Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 531-1122

Pizzeria Uno in O'Hare Area (Multiple Locations)

Address: 4200 N River Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: (847) 261-6017

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Naperville (Multiple Locations)

Address: 131 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630)717-0700

Gino's East in Wheaton (Multiple Locations)

Address: 315 W Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630)588-1010

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Top Deep Dish Pizzerias in Northwest Suburbs

If you find yourself in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, you’re in for a treat when it comes to deep dish pizza. The Chicago-style pizza in these suburbs is just as delicious as what you’ll find in the Chicago city limits. After you taste test some of the pizza in the suburbs  you will definitely discover some local pizzerias that have perfected their own unique take on this Chicago staple. The restaurants in the Northwest suburbs will surely satisfy any pizza lover’s cravings so don’t be afraid to explore the pizza scene outside of the city of Chicago.

Wayne's Pizza in Arlington Heights

Address: 1618 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 255-2441

Uncle Jerry's Pizza Company in Cary

Address: 133 W Main St, Cary, IL 60013
Phone: (224) 888-8663

Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove in Long Grove

Address: 235 Robert Parker Coffin Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Phone: (847) 415-2220

Burt's Place in Morton Grove

Address: 8541 Ferris Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: (847) 965-7997

JJ Twigs Pizza & Pub in Palatine

Address: 150 S Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074
Phone: (847) 358-1400

Joe's Pizza in Schaumburg

Address: 530 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: (847) 524-2204

Joe's Pizzeria in Wheeling

Address: 57 N Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: (847) 537-8110

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West Suburbs: Where to Find The Best Deep Dish Pizza

The pizza shops in the West suburbs of Chicago also have deep dish pizza but it is not as popular thin crust pizza is. We are continuing to taste around the Western burbs to add to this pizza guide. If you want to indulge in this iconic Chicago-style pizza then you may want to try one of the locally owned chains like Lou Malnati’s or even Giordano’s due to them having many locations across the West suburbs. Whether you’re a local or a tourist exploring the area, enjoy what each suburb has to offer.

HOTSTONE in Lombard

Address: 908 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 613-8173

Enzo’s Pizza By Crazy Pour in Villa Park

Address: 105 E N Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 758-0099

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South Suburbs: Known for Tavern Style, There's some Great Deep Dish too

Now the southside of Chicagoland has made thin crust and tavern-style pizza famous, but they do have some restaurants that you may want to venture into the South suburbs for a good deep dish pizza. Prepare yourself for a solid pizza experience when you bite into a thick, buttery crust perfectly complemented by layers of melted cheese and sauce.

Nino's Pizza in Alsip

Address: 4835 W 111th St, Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: (708) 423-9100

Louisa's Pizza & Pasta in Crestwood

Address: 14025 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445
Phone: (708) 371-0950

Jullianni's Pizza in Palos Heights

Address: 7239 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: (708) 361-4222

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