Tavern-style pizza in Chicago 🍺
For Chicago tavern-style pizza (cracker-thin, cut in squares), we checked Vito & Nick's on the South Side and Pat's Pizzeria in Lincoln Park. Both are $$.
Cracker-thin. Cut in squares.
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Where to go
- Chicago · South Side
Vito & Nick's
📍 8433 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652$$ · Tavern cut. Old-school room. - Chicago · Lincoln Park
Pat's Pizzeria
📍 2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614$$ · Thin + crispy, cut in squares.
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Quick answers
Where can I get tavern-style pizza in Chicago?
Vito & Nick's (8433 S Pulaski Rd) and Pat's Pizzeria (2679 N Lincoln Ave).
Is tavern-style the same as deep dish?
No. Tavern-style is cracker-thin and cut in squares. Deep dish is a tall pie with lots of cheese. We have not hand-checked a deep dish spot yet.
How much is it?
Both spots are $$ (about $15–$25 for a typical pie).
Why trust PIZZA OG?
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