Best Pizza in Chicago (2025)

The city’s cult pan pie with that caramelized cheese “halo.” Consistently cited by Eater Chicago and voted Best Pizza by the Chicago Reader, it’s a rite of passage. Expect a wait; the late-night vibe is classic Lincoln Park.

South Side tavern-cut legend since mid‑century. Cash-only, no delivery, and proudly old-school. Praised by local critics and featured in Eater Chicago’s tavern-style roundups as the benchmark for crackery thin crust and fennel-laced sausage.

Jonathan Goldsmith’s Neapolitan temple fires VPN‑faithful pies and warm hospitality. Recognized by Michelin and highlighted in Chicago Sun‑Times coverage of 50 Top Pizza’s global list. Phone-in reservations; neighborhood charm meets exacting craft.

Wicker Park’s lively hall for New Haven–style pies and award‑winning house beers. A perennial Eater Chicago pick, it turns out char‑kissed reds and whites, plus playful collabs with local culinary stars.

Coal‑forged, leopard‑spotted thin crust with Chicago sensibility. Lauded by Michelin Guide and Chicago Magazine, Coalfire balances blistered edges with tender centers and creative, well‑sourced toppings.

Chicago’s most beloved New York–style slices, folded and fast. Eater Chicago spotlighted its move and growth; 50 Top Pizza ranked its slice program among the nation’s best. Go early for Sicilian specials on weekends.

Robert Maleski’s Burt‑inspired pan pies with a caramelized ring and whimsical toppings. Celebrated by Time Out’s world list and widely praised by local editors. Limited daily bake; preordering helps.

A neighborhood brewery‑winery turning out tangy sourdough pies and a once‑weekly tavern cut. Named one of America’s best pizza spots by The New York Times and covered locally by the Chicago Sun‑Times.

Streeterville’s riverfront stunner with a dough‑obsessed approach. Recognized by 50 Top Pizza as a top‑10 U.S. pizzeria, with crisp, balanced, brick‑oven pies and a lively patio scene.

Bridgeport’s cash‑only classic since 1960. A favorite of South Side locals and critics alike, noted by Eater Chicago and The Infatuation for hearty tavern pies loaded with sausage and giardiniera.

Lakeview’s artisanal New York‑style with Neapolitan finesse. A regular on Eater Chicago’s lists, it serves foldable pies with standout toppings and daytime slices; BYOB keeps it neighborly.

Edgewater’s sourdough‑crust deep dish, equal parts playful and precise. Frequently highlighted by Eater Chicago, it operates carryout‑first with limited daily pies—order ahead for inventive, cheese‑ringed pans.