Five Squared Pizza

"Five Squared Pizza is a takeout and delivery-only spot in Lincoln Park that does Detroit-style pizza by the slice. Open Wednesday through Saturday, the menu changes weekly, and is released on Mondays. Their interesting topping combinations are worth seeking out. Their long menu has fun varieties like vodka sausage, PBJJ (topped with pepperoni, bacon jam, and jalepeños), and spinach and artichoke. You can mix and match your squares, and heat them up yourself at home—the airy crust is guaranteed to still be hot and crunchy." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"This pizza spot used to be elusive—only operating out of a virtual kitchen during weekends. But they've since moved to a permanent spot in Lincoln Park. They're still just takeout and delivery-only, but they've expanded hours to Wednesday through Sunday so their great Detroit-style slices are available during the week, too. The menu changes weekly and is released on Mondays, with fun varieties like cheeseburger (American cheese, caramelized onions, and beef patties), pimento mac (topped with Cheez-it crumbs), and spicy house-made meatballs." - Adrian Kane

"Virtual Detroit-style pizzeria Five Squared Pizza marked its fourth birthday on Sunday, May 28 with the debut of a new takeout and delivery hub at 1332 N. Halsted Street. The couple left their corporate jobs in 2019 and launched Five Squared inside the Hatchery in East Garfield Park. Menu favorites include the Diablo and the Tye Die." - Naomi Waxman

"The square pizzas from this pop-up-turned-brick-and-mortar in SoMa are about as subtle as a NYFW runway show. Exhibit A: the Bulldog—a behemoth loaded with bulgogi, kimchi, bulldog sauce, kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes, and the General Mapo with mapo tofu, Sichuan peppercorns, and cheese. If you’d rather stick to something classic, go with pepperoni or mushroom—these pies complement the thick sourdough crust nicely. But the menu doesn’t stop here. The Chicago-style pub pies (go for one with honey butter, potatoes, and leeks) have snappy thin crusts that are lighter compared to the heftier squares. The spacious beer hall also doubles as an NFT gallery, so you can ponder the pros and cons of finally breaking into crypto while sipping on some cider." - Julia Chen