The Deuce: Admittedly it's pretty weird*

For those of you living far from Chicago who like Deep Dish, Costco ships Giordano's - ATL January 22, 2026, 14:44:10

Sidejack—it was admittedly at an airport restaurant, but I flew through Midway… - DT January 23, 2026, 13:58:40
- Yes, the regular locations are far better, but that being said... - RSMBob January 23, 2026, 14:10:33
in store, too.* - illinibone January 23, 2026, 11:28:22
Better than Lou’s* - cpsteine January 22, 2026, 21:52:09
- I just dont like Lou's - ISeeDeadHawkeyes January 23, 2026, 7:37:07
  - Yep I really dislike it.* - OB25 January 23, 2026, 8:42:23
    - the big tomato slices are a hard no for me* - Sounder January 23, 2026, 11:34:34
      - Agreed* - RSMBob January 23, 2026, 12:20:56
  - Pequod's has a hard crust because of the carmelization but I like it. I've never had Lou's in - ATL January 23, 2026, 7:52:18
    - Pequod's crust is crunchy, not necessarily hard* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes January 23, 2026, 8:43:07
Here's the problem with that. - complainant January 22, 2026, 19:11:59
- Not a huge fan of the frozen deep dish options, but - RSMBob January 22, 2026, 20:55:47
  - This was the point I was trying to make* - Sounder January 22, 2026, 20:57:11
    - Same.* - complainant January 23, 2026, 5:13:57
- I worked for a company in Chicago that ordered Giordano's at least once a week - Sounder January 22, 2026, 19:42:41
- You’re rhe meh-est - timmer January 22, 2026, 19:40:24
  - Probably true.* - complainant January 22, 2026, 20:05:40
- I can concur on the Gino's East* - Sounder January 22, 2026, 19:13:12
DC is getting a Girodanos in the spring - timmer January 22, 2026, 15:02:20
- There was an Uno in the 80s. - complainant January 22, 2026, 18:50:46
  - Uno the chain is very different than the OG Uno* - Sounder January 22, 2026, 18:53:17
    - Let's say I had Uno's in a Wrigleyville restaurant, circa 1983. Have I had OG Uno's?* - complainant January 22, 2026, 20:07:46
      - I'm not 100%, but almost assuredly* - Sounder January 22, 2026, 21:02:25
- Giordano's failed miserably in C-U. Kinda surprising with all the Chicago/burbs students here. - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:23:51
  - There was also one in Holland, MI that closed in a year* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes January 22, 2026, 15:37:45
  - Where was it located? Also, it's somewhat expensive, no? So maybe tough for the kids to afford.* - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:24:51
    - It was in Marketplace Mall many years ago. I don't think it lasted all that long. - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:27:00
      - There used to be one in the corner of 3rd and Green in the late 80s - bjl63 January 22, 2026, 15:57:13
        
        Anyone else remember Johnstown Center (or maybe Johnstowne Center)? * - osklister January 22, 2026, 16:15:22
        
        that’s where the first one was. * - memyselfandillini January 22, 2026, 18:23:23
        
        Yes, Giordano's was in JC in late 70s/early 80s - RSMBob January 22, 2026, 16:41:29
        
        Loved going to Aladdin’s Castle there when I was a kid* - bjl63 January 22, 2026, 16:35:08
        
        Union basement FTW. - memyselfandillini January 22, 2026, 18:24:46
        
        Yep...Illini Union basement >>>SpacePort and Alladin's Castle - RSMBob January 23, 2026, 13:58:11
        
        in the outdoor shopping centre at 3rd and John on campus? - assassin January 22, 2026, 16:39:35
        
        IIRC there was SpacePort on Green near where murphy's is - Gene Parmesan January 22, 2026, 16:43:36
        
        SpacePort was on the opposite side next to Record Service* - assassin January 22, 2026, 16:47:29
        
        USA-Russia hockey bubble. - memyselfandillini January 22, 2026, 18:26:41
      - Yeah, that's a bad location for students I would think. I think I went to Marketplace like 3 times - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:28:56
        
        Probably true. Locals clearly didn't think much of it, so they maybe should've tried to find a spot - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:30:43
        
        Location was a bitch. Even getting carry out sucked. - digs January 22, 2026, 15:42:53
        
        Oh, I loved Old Chicago. Getting Bourbon County on draft over lunch is something special. - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:46:38
        
        I was on the Wall of Foam * - digs January 22, 2026, 15:55:38
        
        ooo - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 16:08:24
        
        I never went there even when it was on campus unless my family was visiting - IlliniSax05 January 22, 2026, 15:38:06
        
        *Pours one out for Grog's free onion and extra sauce (and cardboard crust)* - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:40:04
        
        has never been to Papa Del's ========> - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:33:07
        
        I also have never been to Papa Del’e - Sounder January 22, 2026, 15:37:33
        
        Papa Del'e Ali?* - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:40:07
        
        I live pretty close to Del's, and I only get it maybe 1-2x per year. - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:34:23
        
        you don’t need to eat it weekly. but Never is too long* - memyselfandillini January 22, 2026, 18:28:18
        
        my sister ordered 2 frozen pizzas I picked up for her. total cost was in the $70s - lcubed January 22, 2026, 18:16:58
I've never lived in a major US city that didn't have at least one good Chicago style pizza place* - Sounder January 22, 2026, 14:51:23
- OK* - ATL January 22, 2026, 14:52:56
  - Dotz - Sounder January 22, 2026, 15:27:50
    - None of those places are in Atlanta* - CoronaTheirAss January 22, 2026, 18:28:05
    - ok, then tell us what's good. since everything I've had is not good* - shua January 22, 2026, 15:30:33
      - Windy City in Seattle is as good as any place in Chicago - Sounder January 22, 2026, 15:33:51
        
        it's perfectly cromulent. the owner is a pretentious prick, though* - illinibone January 23, 2026, 11:29:11
        
        he just likes things the way he likes them - Sounder January 23, 2026, 11:32:07
        
        You can't tell me when I order multiple pizzas that I can't pick them up unless I have a way to - illinibone January 23, 2026, 11:51:28
        
        Admittedly it's pretty weird* - Sounder January 23, 2026, 12:06:10
        
        I've learned how to make a pretty tasty DD for when I have the craving, so he doesn't need more of - illinibone January 23, 2026, 13:34:12
        
        I could go for a couple tasty DDs right about now* - Sammich January 23, 2026, 13:40:01
        
        because of this thread I've gathered everything necessary to make a stuffed pizza tomorrow - IlliniSax05 January 23, 2026, 13:37:15
        
        If you didn't make the crust yesterday, you're already behind.* - illinibone January 23, 2026, 13:44:00
        
        nah, stuffed pizza crust doesn't take that long - IlliniSax05 January 23, 2026, 13:46:44
        
        A longer ferment gives it better flavor. But if you just want white bread, that's fine.* - illinibone January 23, 2026, 13:53:24
        
        ok, Gordon. I'm not going for a Michelin star - IlliniSax05 January 23, 2026, 14:18:22
        
        Pics or it didn't happen. - Kajagoogoo January 23, 2026, 13:38:15
        
        The before - IlliniSax05 January 23, 2026, 13:44:04
        
        NICE!! - Kajagoogoo January 23, 2026, 14:06:15
      - Nancy's was decent - but did not travel well at all.* - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:32:12
    - ooo - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:30:01
      - Not a fan of Nancy's. Had them YEARS ago when we were cleaning out our P's house in Spfld. - Kajagoogoo January 22, 2026, 15:32:21
        
        I have always wanted to stop at the one south of Springfield on I55, maybe Litchfield exit, since - harb January 22, 2026, 16:43:41
        
        YMMV but Nancy’s was a personal favorite deep dish when I lived in the burbs. - PapaDels January 22, 2026, 17:38:57
        
        Want to try this place - ATL January 22, 2026, 15:35:11
        
        I love Bobby Gs, but I think they do just Chicago thin crust. I mostly go for hot dogs* - shua January 22, 2026, 18:22:51
fuck, now I want some stuffed pizza - IlliniSax05 January 22, 2026, 14:47:35
- Same. I guess I could go to Rosati’s. * - harb January 22, 2026, 16:45:15

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