I maintain the superiority of Bacino's on Lincoln for deep dish. But Malnati's ain't bad.

As I find myself doing here often, for the sake of visitors, Bacino's and Giordano's are NOT traditional Chicago deep dish pizza. They are stuffed. If stuffed is what you want and like, that's cool, but unsuspecting visitors wanting the "real" thing, need to go to Malnati's, Gino's East, Pizzeria Uno (or Due) or Pizano's.

while we are on the subject of deep dish, I understand Travel Channel's Food Wars was taping a battle between Uno's and Malnati's....does anyone know how it turned out?

Funny, I never knew there was a difference. But Wikipedia confirms it.

Either way, if I have more than one slice I'll probably get a stomachache.

Deep dish is single crust, stuffed is double crust (with the sauce on top of the top crust).

As an east coaster and avid pizza fan, I appreciate the differences between styles, but will not elevate any one style above another. Comparison's among styles is perfectly acceptable, though.

My comment about Malnati's was based on a rather small sample size of those familiar with the differences from a couple of years ago The small group discussing it was mixed, I seemed to be the primary Lou's champion

So, Bacino's, eh? Since I can easily do pizza for successive dinners (and to be truthful, successive meals), it would appear that Bacino's and Lou's are my 1-2 punch for the three days I'll be out there in September...

Is that the Bacino's on Lincoln and Belden? Nearest CTA line/station? OK neighborhood for late evening? TIA.

Then you must try the most unique pizza of all, preceded by one of their great salads!

http://www.chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/menu.htm

That's the one...nearest el is the Fullerton red/brown stop. It's Lincoln Park, so there should be lots of people out on any given night. Just stick to the main streets - walk down Fullerton to Lincoln should be fine.


I've heard of this place, but never been. Looks tasty.

C'mon - it's Lincoln Park....

You could walk down every side street and cut through alleys, and you'll be fine.

A Chicago cop once told me that Lincoln Park and Lakeview have some of the highest mugging rates of all neighborhoods in the city - thieves know that people with money live in those neighborhoods.

I've walked around those and other neighborhoods at all hours alone and never had a problem, but on the other hand I know a couple people who were robbed at gunpoint in the middle of Lincoln Park. So yes, odds are one could walk anywhere and be fine - but it's still a big city and one should exercise big city precautions.

Looks tasty - will they bake a little bit of spicy gardiniere in with it? You know, like they do at Lou's on request?

Thanks. At first glance, it appears the brown line is the line for good pizza. If I don't walk over, MerchMart is the stop I take for Lou's, you've confirmed that it's the one (or one of them) for Bacino's, and a quick map glance shows me that it may be the one for CPaOG posted above.

Always the truth. The hardest part is knowing which neighborhoods to avoid completely.

Here's a completely random thought/tip for travelers to any place where they will be using an underground mass transit - bring a compass. by the time you actually get back to the street, you will probably have no idea where N/S/E/W is. A quick glance and you're good to go.

I have no idea, but this place doesn't make pizza to taste - your only choices generally are meat or not and mushrooms or not. Doesn't hurt to ask, however.

Probably about a mile walk. To take public transportation with the least amount of walking would probably mean the Clark Bus from downtown or the Red line stop at Clark/Division.

You should consider going to the Chicago Architecture Foundation website. They have a great 90 minute boat tour several times a day as well as Segway and walking tours.

Good post by gfunkdave. There are robberies and rapes in Lincoln Park and adjacent areas, because there are plenty of people who walk alone at night thinking that the neighborhood is immune from crime.

Use common sense and you'll be fine. Somebody walking home drunk from a bar at 2 a.m. is easy prey.

Oh, mclee19 - also might check out Edwardo's stuffed pizza. I never seem to remember to get it, but every time I do I find it delicious. There are several locations in the city and suburbs.

www.edwardos.com