Top Tavern Style Pizza Spots in Chicago
When you think of Chicago pizza, the words ‘Deep Dish’ instantly come to mind… and for good reason! While Chicago may be best known for introducing deep dish pizza to the world, it is also home to some absolutely knockout thin crust and tavern-style pizzas, because let’s be honest, we can’t survive on deep dish alone. Check out our picks, including both OGs & newbies, for the best tavern-style pizza in the city…
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Vito & Nick's Pizzeria {8433 South Pulaski Road, Chicago; 773.735.2050}
A South Side, family-owned establishment that has been serving up Italian specialties for close to a century now, Vito & Nick’s has been a staple in the Chicago pizza world ever since opening its doors in 1932. Their traditional Sicilian-style thin crust pizza with quality tomato sauce, pure cheese and a secret dough recipe has been featured on well-known shows like ‘Check, please!’ and ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ and is considered the best ‘za on the South Side. (Open Daily; Mon-Sat 11am-Close, Sun 12pm-Close)
PIZZ'AMICI {1215 West Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312.285.2382}
Welcome to the new kid on the block from the amazing team that brought you Kim’s Uncle Pizza in Westmont! PIZZ’AMICI is a community-driven pizza restaurant that has taken West Town by storm. Their menu is small and straight to the point with a selection of classic antipasti, Chicago thin crust pizzas, an abundance of delicious toppings and the option to BYOB! (Open Wed-Sun 4-9pm, Closed Mon & Tues)
Pat's Pizza {2679 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago; 773.248.0168}
Head to Lincoln Park to get a taste of Pat’s Pizza, a family-owned and operated business since 1950 that has repeatedly been voted Chicago’s best thin crust pizza over its 65 year reign. While pizza is their specialty, Pat’s menu boasts a wide variety of other Italian delights like Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Pastas and a full service beverage menu! (Open Mon-Thurs 4:30-10pm, Fri 4:30-11pm, Sat 1-11pm, Sun 1-10pm)
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Bungalow By Middle Brow {2840 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago; 773.687.9076}
If you’re looking for homemade, locally sourced and extremely fresh tavern-style pizza, head to Logan Square’s Bungalow By Middle Brow. Not only do they make their pizza dough from scratch daily, but they also source their ingredients and toppings from local Chicago area businesses + farms! Wash down your pies with any of Middle Brow’s natural wines or yeast-blended beers, because yes, their beverage program features many in-house brews too! (Open Tues 2-10pm, Wed-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm, Closed Mondays)
Dicey's {2109 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 773.697.3346}
Dicey’s Pizza has been making waves in Nashville over the years before recently opening its first Chicago location! Located in the heart of West Town, Dicey’s focuses on using only the highest quality of ingredients, including 100% real cheese, fresh veggies and gourmet meats to adorn their pizzas + salads. Along with the classic BYO pizza offerings, they also sling specialty pies like ‘Cacio E Pepe’ and ‘Sausage & Giardiniera’ if you’re feeling fancy. (Open Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm)
Kim's Uncle Pizza {207 North Cass Avenue, Westmont; 630.963.1900}
Kim’s Uncle Pizza is home to one of, if not THE, most legendary tavern-style pizzas that make it well worth the trip to the Chicago suburbs. What began as a few friends making pizzas in a Ukrainian Village apartment turned into a permanent location in Westmont in 2022 and the rest is history! Kim’s Uncle’s menu focuses on what they do best, offering a 14” tavern-style pizza with your choice of toppings and a select few Chicago themed sandwiches + sides. (Open Tues-Sun 4-9pm, Closed Mondays)
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager