Heather F.
Yelp
I was introduced to Wyman's by a friend who's also a Chicago transplant a few years ago. It's a great neighborhood bar to hang out in person at, and catch a Blackhawks game. Until recently, I didn't realize you could place an order for pickup (directly) or delivery (via Grubhub). Truthfully, it didn't occur to me to check, since it's more of an in-person hang. But with Covid, all bets are off, and I gave Wyman's via delivery a chance as part of an extensive same-day taste-test of Denver Deep Dish pizzas. While the beginning was rocky, the conclusion was tasty. Wyman's was a come-from-behind favorite.
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Logistics Statistics:
-Size: Large (Measured about 14")--this was a GENEROUSLY sized pizza
-Price w/toppings & tax: $27.92 (Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers)--No pre-set topping packages, but everything was reasonably priced. This was the most economical of the true deep dish pizzas.
-Delivery: $1.99, plus order-based $2.81 in Grubhub % fees; arrived within 40 minutes of ordering, at a distance of just under a mile.
Taste Test Take-Aways:
-Pizza arrived a hot mess--literally. It was ordered uncut via Yelp, but was cut anyways, and on delivery, 2-3 pieces engaged in a massive slide that dislodged cheese and sauce in a way that appeared tragic.
-Crust was in reality, too thin--a fact made apparent by the photos. That said, it was a nice blend of cornmeal and flour that made it enjoyable to eat, and despite the pizza being uncut, it held up to the leftover test.
-Sauce, while a bit heavy, was intensely flavored and a spicy complement to the toppings.
-Toppings could've been more generous, and were a bit crisp from what seemed like a quick cook time. That said...
-THE CHEESE! The cheese on this pizza was in abundance, had a glorious stretch, and was enough to make you forget about life.
Comparison Conundrum:
-Wyman's was best compared with Crush Pizza & Tap, both of which are in the Lou Malnati's school of Chicago deep dish. While the crust could've definitely been thicker and the pizza better presented, it had a ton of flavor, and held up over time for leftovers. If you love cheese and spice, eat this pizza. That's what I'll be doing.