The Slice Hut at Neon Gardens

A Local Hut of Pizza With New York Slices Hopes to Outduel the Competition | Eater Chicago

"A compact New York–style pizza counter that opened at 2580 N. Lincoln Avenue in early June, the 16-seat space leans hard into '90s pop-culture nostalgia with a retro Pizza Hut–inspired design—exposed brick, a Coca‑Cola clock and red‑and‑white checkerboard tablecloths. The menu focuses on Sicilian slices, whole pies and specialty options like chicken bacon ranch (Italian pico), Buffalo chicken with blue cheese sauce, and macaroni-and-cheese pizza, plus pizza pinwheels that resemble cinnamon buns, salads, sandwiches and gelato sourced from a suburban Elmwood Park gelateria. Practical touches include a walk-up window and a loading zone for takeout, and the operator has staged a series of unofficial pop-up events and art-driven installations to emphasize the venue's nostalgic, party-friendly vibe." - Naomi Waxman