"Candlelite Chicago is a Rogers Park staple known for its giant neon sign that publicizes local birthdays, marriage proposals, and important messages like “Nick Finally Moved Out!” But even more iconic than its 70-year-old sign is Candlelite’s pizza. The pies at this spacious neighborhood sports bar are very thin with a fantastic crackly crust, yet the underbelly maintains a pleasant airiness and chew. The crust is the perfect vehicle for standard pies like the Deluxe, which has an ideal ratio of zesty tomato sauce to cheese, plus sausage, pepperoni, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. But they also have great creative options like a BBQ pizza topped with pulled pork from Hecky’s in Evanston." - adrian kane, john ringor