Paulie Gee's Wicker Park

"Pizza is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but for those who don’t eat pork and especially for those who only eat halal meat, pizza night can often mean being limited to just cheese and veggie options. At Paulie Gee’s New York pizzeria in Wicker Park, however, you can get a slice with halal pepperoni or halal beef sausage. On the downside, halal options aren’t offered ready-made by the slice every day, but you can request a fresh pizza if you’re willing to wait or order online for pick-up and delivery." - Nylah Iqbal Muhammad

"Owner Derrick Tung decided to shake things up when he expanded his Logan Square pizzeria into Wicker Park, where his team specializes in long, foldable New York-style slices. Varieties include Big Bad Wolf (red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, bacon jam) and Onion Jawns (garlic, mozzarella, caramelized onions, ricotta, black pepper, basil)." - Ashok Selvam

"Surprising exactly no one, Paulie Gee’s makes an excellent New York-style pie. After all, the original Paulie Gee’s is in Brooklyn. And unlike the one in Logan Square, this location focuses exclusively on New York-style pizza that you can get as a pie or in foldable slices that come on little paper plates. Classics like the pepperoni are great, but so are the more interesting varieties like roasted pork topped with a pineapple habanero salsa and cilantro sauce. " - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor

"Paulie Gee founded his first pizza shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn back in 2010. His pizza restaurant, which he named after himself, quickly built a reputation on its fun and approachable, yet smartly contemporary, atmosphere and menu. The pizza itself is decidedly delicious, and it’s a welcome addition to the Chicago pizza landscape. The menu also featured distinct upgrades other pizzerias may lack, including bacon jam, a balsamic glaze, and Mike’s Hot Honey. If you’re looking for a by-the-slice experience, stop by the Wicker Park slice shop location — you’ll be glad you made the trip." - Brandon Summers-Miller, Eater Staff

"Surprising exactly no one, Paulie Gee’s in Wicker Park makes an excellent New York-style pie. After all, the original Paulie Gee’s is in Brooklyn. And unlike the one in Logan Square, this takeout-only location focuses exclusively on New York-style pizza that you can get as a pie or in foldable slices that come on little paper plates. Classics like the pepperoni are great, but so are the more interesting varieties like roasted pork topped with a pineapple habanero salsa and cilantro sauce." - Adrian Kane