Ultimate CHICAGO PIZZA TOUR!! 🍕 From Thin Crust to Deep Dish - Best Pizza Chicago!!

[@DonnieDorko477]

We have to give huge props to the UNO guy…. The way he introduces everyone in the kitchen by name shows so much respect for his company and process. So nice to see.

[@MarkWiens]

Yes I agree, very nice and great representation to such a legendary pizzeria.

[@mohammadalbakshy1912]

@@ZOTyoutube247come to Toronto instead it’s the biggest city

[@aki-Teee3]

Hello mark wiens my name is Tayo Musa I have seen your videos so many times I just can’t thank you enough for all the hard work you put on and I will see you soon thank you everyone yourself and Chicago stand up

[@vp9516]

Hey Mark if you're still in the city I have a few spots we could stop by let me know..

[@ddevenba6r288]

Had a chance to try Uno's living in TX in the 90's, but now there are none in TX or the west coast? Quality must be better keeping the chain small.

[@NurseVic-sy5nd]

This is not just a food & travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman 🥰🥰🥰

[@Sobabe-el5ke]

Ha ha ha ha!

[@NoahEats]

He does a great job sharing the background of food

[@AnitaTryn]

Awww 💯🫶🏽♥️🥰

[@tinkerfex9289]

and after getting old , will you stop supporting it

[@zippgunn1680]

4 sure

[@DresWorldReacts]

Great video ,Mark. Can you go back to my home country of Jamaica & do some more Caribbean food please.

[@TanukiSC]

I miss Pequod’s more than words can say…that crust…best part of this is that every place has its fans who will fight with everyone else to say their place is the best. They are all fantastic and Chicago is blessed with so many great pizza spots…and food in general. Really miss that city.

[@MarkWiens]

Pequod's was a life changing pizza!

[@TanukiSC]

@@MarkWiens love that you loved it! keep up the amazing content!

[@UR_Right24]

Morton Grove though? Do they have 2 locations? I thought they only had the city location on the north side. I thought they were in Lincoln Park. Anyway, you need to go to the one in Lincoln Park.

[@UR_Right24]

You need to try Nancy's, Giordano's, Bartoli's, Geno's East, and Bacino's, for deep dish and stuffed. You know there is stuffed pizza and then there is deep dish and they are 2 different, right? And you need to try some other thin crust places like Home Run Inn, Aurelio's, D'Agostino's. Also, a real NYC style Italian Deli called Freddy's in Cicero is a must, where you can get Sicilian style pizza and other types of pizza and authentic Italian Deli items like Arancini, etc. Discovering Chicago food is all about going beyond the tourist trap local chains in the loop and north side by venturing out all over the city and suburbs for those diamonds in the rough.

[@frankjames4743]

No wonder the weather in Chicago has been incredibly joyful this summer. Mark was here. Thanks Mark and Derek for your food commentary and suggestions.

[@briangleason5597]

Cheesy.

[@MrBatman2326]

Like every year really haha

[@JetSZZZN]

Yeah now he left, and it’s gonna be -15 like last year

[@IDHP]

Piss off

[@b4lotus]

gay

[@summers2156]

As a Chicagoan and a fellow pizza lover, I think this video is an awesome representation of Chicago-style pizza. Great Job and Thank You!

[@MLadd-lq6gt]

I'm going to chicago for the first time in a few weeks... which pizza place would tou recommend?

[@jzblue345]

I'm a new haven pizza guy but I still a good deep dish pizza it just hits different.

[@tyyohr1841]

I live in wisconsin about 200 miles away from Chicago and for my mom's birthday. We are going to go on a Chicago food run and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos. You have the best spots to bring my mother. Thank you God bless.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

That's awsum ... Yeah there's tons of places to get food in Chicago... Where ru going if u don't mind me asking, I'm from Chicago and I know a few places... Pizzeria Uno does have a place in my heart cause it brings me back to my childhood sice my mom use to work for Pizza Uno at O'Hare and she brought me personal pizza which were amazing😍😍😍 they changed their name to uno Chicago grill I guess now which I just found out doing a Google search but the one in downtown is one of the best spots

[@Foodietourshow]

❤❤

[@GaryMarkowski]

My favorite pizza is the thin crust tavern style pizza at De Marinis Pizzeria in Menominee Falls. Originally, there was a De Marinis in Bay View. The owners had kids, and the kids split with 2 different locations. The best recipe went to Mama's De Marinis (I think), but it ended up closing. There is still a Dom and Phil's De Marinis, but I don't think they have the authentic recipe. I wish I could find out what the recipe is, as I live in San Diego. I think the best can still be had at the one in Menominee Falls.

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@evabright8735]

The tomatoes on a Lou Malnati's pizza are so delicious. My absolute favorite deep dish pizza. So glad you did a special video for Chicago Style pizza. Tavern style is just as important to us as deep dish.

[@brucearron8798]

I think it's disgusting

[@vanessazannis5523]

All the pizzas look absolutely delicious!

[@weem7]

I grew up on both the east and west coasts and as much as i love a thin crust pizza, nothing beats an authentic chicago deep dish! ❤

[@brokeish]

cept for any other type of pizza (and im from chicago)

[@RosinGoblin]

I love the stuffed one. Like a giant calzone 😋

[@MaxC-rf5ss]

Stop the lies and stop trying to compete. New York pizza is good not everybody wants to sit and eat pizza or use a knife and fork

[@Dudacarpetcleaning]

East coast has best pizza singed life long chicagoan

[@RosinGoblin]

@@Dudacarpetcleaning I agree. East coast pizza is definitely better but Chicago styles are good too

[@UniTruffleUdon]

Thrilled you were able to go to the OG Pequod’s, Mark! I grew up in Morton Grove and spent many a birthday party, dates, catchups with old friends, plain old lunch there and more, and still do when I’m back in town visiting my family! Warms my heart, man. Chicago is a special place and will always be home! Cheers!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much, cool to hear that, really enjoyed it!

[@Nanooky]

That last pizza was perfection! Looks much like how I make at home. Cast iron pan is the king of pizza vessels. Forget that paper thin cracker like crust... Crunchewy pan pizza for the WIN!

[@jackomalley3687]

@@MarkWiens peaquads has excellent thin crust their pan is not as good as Burts place.

[@MarkKarr-n5y]

Pequods = Detroit Pizza

[@spyder000069]

Uno's is one of the few pizzas I will finish the crust on. It was like a family member passed when our closest Uno's in Schaumberg shut down. That was a hour an half drive for us but worth it.

[@delfin7461]

it's fun seeing Mark in my hometown! Mark's enthusiasm is always a joy! I grew up on Uno, Duo and Gino's -- Now it's usually Lou Malnati's as they are everywhere. Also love his brother-in-law, Derek is super, he could be a host as well

[@nonyabizz3533]

Its all trash

[@BG1435q]

@@nonyabizz3533its amazing. if you dont like it no reason to call it trash, thats not nice, many people around the world enjoy it very much.

[@nonyabizz3533]

@@BG1435q bro I was just playing

[@NoahEats]

So many options so little time!

[@AnitaTryn]

Agree 💯🥰🫶🏽♥️

[@jl4102]

As a Chicago local, I'm glad you went to Pequod's. They're generally the favorite of most Chicagoans I know, including myself.

[@charlieray4289]

That cheese pull is priceless! Makes me want to book a flight just for that pie!

[@rickymendoza7969]

Only one place missed on the Pizza tour. Giordano's Serving Chicago-style deep dish stuffed pizza since 1974! Mark you might need to make a pit stop for this one on your tour.

[@somefuckingprick]

Giordano's has the best deep dish IMO

[@t9190kp]

Had it in Indianapolis..Not impressed at all! Had Geno's East back home in Texas and that was very good! My Chitown ppl say I have to have those foods IN CHICAGO! Had Portillo's in Indy also and haven't been back. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SebastianFuentes-j3t]

@@t9190kp Genos is great Portillos for the tourists just like giordanos

[@t9190kp]

@user-fi7mx9dz7t had Harold's chicken in the burbs in Chicago, again wasn't impressed..Locals told me you gotta get it in the hood!

[@t9190kp]

@user-fi7mx9dz7t there's 3 Lou Malnatis here in Indy now, will be trying them soon..Never going back to Giordanos! 🤮

[@johnr8820]

My dad was working in Chicago for a month and had my family come up to stay when I was in middle school. It was one of the most memorable trips of my life. It’s so great learning about all these businesses and a little bit of their history!

[@TheWindyCity]

You did a great job of exactly nailing the best of Chicago pizza, Mark! These are our choices as well. I like how you go into the kitchens, when allowed, and show the process! This makes it even more interesting and appreciative of what goes into making a specialty. Carry on!

[@Slayre230]

As a born and raised Chicagoan this warms my soul

[@MaxC-rf5ss]

Don't know why. I wasn't impressed

[@Unckickz]

@@MaxC-rf5ssprobably because you’re a lame 😂

[@bicgohill8756]

Your from Chicago so you know uno blows.

[@khairt1731]

None of these pizzas looked any good. St.louis has by far better Pizza. BTW real authentic italian pizza can be found in Chicago but these places he showed aint it.

[@tericollins2103]

Me too

[@delbert9357]

I have made that PEQUOD pizza in a cast iron skillet in the oven. Americas test kitchen did it recently based on Pizza huts pan pizza back in 1980. The black around the crust is created by Monterey Jack cheese spread around the edge, it's called frico. The dough is simple and you can put whatever toppings you want on it. It looks exactly what I made at home. GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@TheGarvito]

Can you link it please?

[@larrymee1484]

link

[@nestlund]

pequodspizza.com/blog/how-to-make-deep-dish-pizza/

[@tooniemama6959]

Wow, Mark! What a real treat this was! I am from New England, known as the "Pizza Belt", but I also LOVE me a good Chicago-style pizza, both deep-dish & thin-crust! 😁😋

[@Hestia134]

Love Marks enthusiasm, it’s so refreshing to see someone enjoy their experience.

[@bellywood7688]

Well he does have one one of the best jobs in the world

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

You would think if he's doing a KZbin video about pizza he would know Chicago is Deep Dish and New York is thin crust . He obviously didn't listen to the tour guide again.

[@nathanredd9154]

This has been on my bucket list ever since I was a kid. Thank you so much for this episode, I'm going there next year, I hope to be going to every place that you've highlighted. Thank you for doing that for these local businesses!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much, glad to hear you're going to Chicago soon!

[@strykerentllc]

Don't forget your body armor.

[@rednaxx3]

@@strykerentllcfists are sufficient

[@jl4102]

@@strykerentllc Not everyone is infected with fox news brain rot.

[@moodkontrl4553]

@@strykerentllcdon’t forget your Tin Foil hat macho man. 😂

[@wabberjacky9951]

I can’t believe how big this guys channel has grown been watching this guy for years , he has done well with this channel doing what he loves bravo sir bravo !

[@sonny9054]

I was wondering why Mark didn’t feature deep dish in his last vid. A dedicated episode. Awesome.

[@robertanderson5334]

Been coming to Vito&Nicks since I was a teenager and Im 72 now. There was nothing like going to Oaklawn Roller Rink and coming here afterward.

[@JSark-by2ts]

The pizza from V&N's looked the best out of them all - and by a wide margin!

[@potiswad]

I'm 61 and I use to skate there every weekend with friends when I was 12. I live in Thailand now and I miss deepdish pizza.

[@Screamingtut]

Mark, Giardiniera is a mix of veggies and not a style of peppers. It is a mix of chopped vegetables, mostly cauliflower, carrots bell peppers, celery & chile peppers in pickled vinegar first, then olive oil is added later. I grew up in a Sicilian/German family in NYC. My Dads, mom, and dad lived upstairs she used to make this from scratch. I am just 70 years old, and I miss her version of this. The store-bought version of it is a far cry from hers. She passed away back in June of 1968, she passed away just a few days after her 68th Birthday. I was 15 years old, I had just graduated from grammar school and would be going into High School in September.

[@ekraszewski]

@@Elizabeth-ArringtonNo sport peppers in Chicago style giardiniera. They are used on hot dogs though.

[@frenettaoneal2482]

Chicago style lacks the sport peppers and is commonly made in-house or the Vienna brand is used.

[@peteytwofinger]

oh boy i would have really liked to have the opportunity to try that recipe of your grandmothers , bless her ...

[@PC4USE1]

Cannot tolerate the heat in my old age but there is nothing better than home made giardiniera. When the veggies are gone,you can add fresh to the oil and make more.

[@PC4USE1]

@@ekraszewski Giardinera on a beef,sports on a dog. The Chicago Way.

[@Mr.JavsOfficial]

A dedicated Chicago pizza episode from Mark is LEGENDARY 👏 🍕

[@Alex-ye1br]

How has he not done one yet? SO STOKED

[@GOBLINXD1]

Shouldve tried Freddy's pizzeria in cicero, its a must for true Italian pizza

[@beingframedsetupstorm6826]

SHOUT OUT TO MARK WIENS & CHICAGO👍✌️

[@Mr.JavsOfficial]

@@Alex-ye1br Maybe he was waiting for the right time? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Even though with this episode he definitely did not disappoint. 👌🏼

[@Mr.JavsOfficial]

@@GOBLINXD1 Good spot 👍 I’m from Chicago but yes he missed a few golden pizzerias spots. I’m sure Mark was going more towards the history of Chicago pizza.

[@justifiedlife1595]

Oh man, that veggie pizza at Lou Monati's looks AWESOME!!! i love meat, but I wouldnt miss it at all on that pizza! love how they they mix spinach with basi and cheese, and the cheddar cheese, and whole layer of rough cut mushrooms, then vine ripened tomatoes, holy cow! then butter crust?!!! I gotta eat here.

[@photoholic11]

Oh yeah, gotta say that i have lived in chicago for almost 30 years and the food scene is awesome. Pizza is something that is pretty awesome at so many great places. Uno's, Lou's, Giordanos, Pequods, sure.....all so good. But dont forget places like Jimmys, Spacca Napoli, Piece and Georges. All amazing. Cant go wrong!

[@1969MARKETING]

a firm thin crust with lots of toppings is definitely my go to style.

[@gilpinsteven]

Mark's facial expressions crack me up. Dude is in love with food. Way to go!!

[@chairlesnicol672]

@gipinsteven Yeah, but he's no Dave Portnoy! He cuts off n over talks the staff when he asks a question and they try to answer!

[@MiloMilo-z7t]

And he's skinny!!!!😂

[@DeadMouse32]

@@chairlesnicol672 portnoy is an egomaniacal child

[@MohsinAli-bw5pt]

he over react everytime

[@obichere2016]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kmvang27]

Lol, Mark holding the pizza with the knife and trying to cut it with the fork @ 8:09 just shows how excited he was for the pizza 😂😂😂

[@icaptureditforyou]

From Chicago, thank you for this tour, Mark & friends!

[@BinarySmurf]

More Derek please! What a great guy - the chemistry between you both is palpable.

[@mcbabers]

I'm usually a Pequods girl but the Lou at Lou Malnati's is unmatched. My favorite is to get the Lou on thin crust - the butter crust is incredible every time. Thanks for coming to our city, Mark! You're amazing :)

[@brucearron8798]

Lous suck pequads and girdanos my to go places ..hands dwn wnt go any where else except them 2

[@MacabreMosaic]

Nope, that ain’t it. If I’m getting a deep dish it’s not going to be vegetarian 🤌

[@dukey19941]

@@brucearron8798 Lou's is so overrated. I find it disgusting. Giordano's much better!

[@brucearron8798]

@@dukey19941 lous suck girdanos all the way

[@block2772]

Oooooouuuu I gotta try the Lous on thin crust

[@Jude74]

Honestly, they’re all pretty good pizza places my favorite is Lou Malnati‘s, but it’s because I like the thin crust. That butter crust is amazing no matter what.

[@FlavorofMind]

Seriously, bless this man for a whole episode devoted to Chicago pizza! I'm a fan of Lou Malnati's myself... 😁

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you, glad to hear you love Lou Malnati's!

[@kifley19]

Giordano's is better.

[@FlavorofMind]

@kifley19 have had theirs as well (was real good!), and honestly it's been long enough that I should do another comparison! Too bad I don't actually live in Chicago 😑

[@C_71]

I was Giordano's since he early 80s, then I ate Malnati's! I used to swear by Giordano's, but I'm hands down a Malnati's guy now! I can still go for Giordano's, but there's a difference in crust!

[@biscorbit]

​@@kifley19I've had both and lou's is better. Better ingredients imo

[@mxmus08]

Derek has a great personality. We need more of him, please

[@TasteTheWorld66]

YOUR VIDEOS ALWAYS MAKE ME FEEL ENJOYED. YOU BRING US WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY OF CUISINE AND CULTURE AROUND THE WORLD. WE SIT AT HOME AND JUST HAVE TO LOOK THROUGH THE SCREEN TO KNOW WHAT THEY EAT AND HOW LIFE IS LIKE IN SOME REMOTE COUNTRY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! ALWAYS KEEP HEALTHY AND WORK GOOD! 😍😍

[@hankitytankity]

Finally, a legit video about Chicago deep dish. Makes me wanna go back. Great job Mark!

[@NoahEats]

In addition to those pizza places, what other Chicago Food items would you order. I did a video with Al's Italian Beef and Mister J's. Chicago Dog

[@hankitytankity]

@@NoahEats Top of my head, I’d say Billy Goat Tavern. And personally, I do think Giordano’s do not get enough love because it’s “average.” But hey, average is what’s eaten the most. So, I’d say it’s a good representation.

[@averagesavage8367]

I sat down with my plate of brats and pork n beans w/potato chips, mac & cheese, and a root beer float while it started, smashed that during the deep dish part. Here I sit empty plate during the tavern style and watching got me hungry! Time for round 2! I love this series Mark! Thank you for the awesomely edited instant classic!

[@videogamephenomhd]

The south side of Chicago has always been a chaotic dystopia, and people are defecting to safer ground of the city to witness the various topics that could help hone their skills. Pizza has always been everyone's favorite food, and trying a deep dish version could be somewhat of a "Man v. Food" challenge.

[@uli11]

That thin crust pizza looks legendary... the crunchiness...

[@Sox-wp9lo]

I go to Vito and Nick for 205 years and it the best

[@oldironsides4107]

I can do more than that I go to Vito and necks for 400 years pal.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I've had Vito & Nick's as my birthday dinner several times. It truly belongs on every pizza lover's bucket list. Even within Chicago no other place can replicate that super thin crust.

[@clubmogambo3214]

In my last visit to my old hometown I made it a point to eat at Vito & Nick's. Absolute legendary thin crust pizza.

[@jamescampione8531]

​@@clubmogambo3214home run in cicero greatthin

[@eldin14]

I enjoyed this video sooooooo much!! The sheer indulgent GLEE on your face as you engulfed that thin crust pizza made my head flip back in giggles!! You are so expressive, and when one can't travel like I can't, being able to be that fly on the wall, watching someone who TRULY makes every moment count... PRICELESS!! Thank you! New Sub here...

[@bustson12]

I was surprised Derek didn't take you to get pizza on the last video, but I'm glad you did it this way, hitting up the well known places. Lots of less known outside of the Chicagoland area but all so good. Supposedly tavern style didn't originate in Chicago, but it along with the so called "square cut" (the way Vito and Nick's pizza was cut) is as much a part of Chicagoland as deep dish.

[@BH-hp4os]

So funny how Mark is not from the Chi but nails the choices for pizza spots while showing native chi towners like myself other places to indulge in on my return home in the summer🥰

[@markemiller1234]

Mark this Chicago series was extra special having your brother inlaw team up with you. Always enjoy your culinary explorations- Thanks. Mark in South Carolina

[@jarkody]

I was waiting to see some deep dish Chicago pizza. When I visited Chicago, that deep dish pizza from Giordano’s was life changing, it was so good! 🔥🔥🔥

[@michellewinston1363]

Oh yessssss! Me too and yes it is!!! I love it soooo much I ordered it online n I love in Saint Louis, MO! I also had my friends boyfriend to bring me a pizza when he came up from Chicago…. Paid $73 for a medium I think, but it’s sooooo good❣️it’s the cheese for me😍🙏🏾💪🏾🫶🏽💚

[@jarkody]

@@michellewinston1363 Oh so it’s good in the mail too! I’ve been meaning to order one!

[@roninxix4428]

Giordanos is the best.

[@SonnyWest87]

Chicago tavern speaks for itself. Look at his reaction to nicks pizza, and he’s like making crazy faces, and making sounds. And you see him quickly eating the pizza. It’s also in a weird flavor too, so I can only imagine if he got the pizza in the flavors he likes.

[@C_71]

His Chicago videos had taken me back so many years as a kid eating great food! I feel like jumping on the highway to go and eat today!

[@keckchan7156]

Man..im in VA..lucky u.👻

[@ericahenderson7093]

been watching Mark for years...Makes you feel like you are there with him and his family

[@kayzerkayzerzose]

Let’s all appreciate the hard work that goes into making these videos!

[@jamescostello6529]

I ate at Uno and Malnati's in the early '80s. Disclaimer. I'm a NYC boy. They were both exceptional pizzas! Fresh ingredients and amazing dough. I don't have any complaints. BUT, and you know their would be, there are two kinds of NYC pizza that no one can touch. The basic 2 slices for $5 NY thin crust pie and then nobody makes a pie like a NY Sicilian pie. A big thick Sicilian pie incorporates all those things you talked about such as fresh ingredients, DUH, and a thick crust with a crusty layer of cheese around the outside. I think what makes a NY pie the best is the crust and the fresh in house mozzarella. Tomato sauce made by people who care, NY and Chicago, are amazing sauces.

[@Jay-ci4to]

Us chicagoans eat thin slice pizza on the regular, deep dish is like special occasion pizza and for tourists , but if the Super Bowl on and we order pizza it’s thin slice, we eat deep dish probably once a year maybe twice lol

[@sychavez7269]

NY pizza is an appetizer and Chicago pizza is a meal

[@luvsdizners]

Your reaction to the taste of the pizza really sells it. My mouth legit started watering when you bit into the Lou malnati 🍕

[@batshivamoosha7940]

I ALWAYS ATE AT UNO, WHEN I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO. THEY ARE THE BEST.

[@Squadron_Bodron]

This is antisemitic

[@dggarb]

Mark, I am a Chicago native, and must say BIL Derrick really hooked it up. Crazy to think you have more content with Au Cheval and Ricobenes (Just from the intros, I can tell you really got to the right spots!)

[@kanofwhoopazz7852]

Being a truck driver from Mississippi. I tried Lou malnatis one time when I was in Chicago and was very impressed ! Def worth the price for sure ! I loved the buttery crust ! I order them online at least twice year just to have them at home. Can remember the taste while watching your video. 😂 what a Great video ! BRB. Bout to go order some online rn

[@block2772]

I gotta agree with this I literally live 4 blocks away from Lou’s and I absolutely love it that buttery crust is chefs kiss

[@nealmike5490]

Have to try...you ordered on online??

[@jaybro3946]

Chicago style thin crust is the king of the hill 🙌 👌 to me. ❤ it.

[@emilywynstra]

I remember waiting for hours outside in the wind and cold in that tiny little pit in front of Pizzeria Uno, and not for one second thinking it wasn't worth it! So fun you went there Mark!! Loved this and the memories it brought back from my childhood!!

[@richardalexander4300]

What's amazing is this guy is as slim as he is the way he eats !! I do love his sites and his presentation !! I watch his videos several times !!!

[@RantingGreekGamer]

*For some reason i feel that this is the most beautiful video that Mark has ever made. Its like all the history and legacy of Chicago (a city that i love), is encapsulated in this video. And HUGE props to Miss Rose, the owner of Vito's & Nick's, that woman is a LEGEND! Been watching her in food videos for almost 10 years now and she is STILL at it, giving out the same energy and hospitality. Love you Mark and love you Chicago* ❤

[@Sara01977]

I live only a few miles from Vito & Nick’s. That place is legendary and well known for Chicagoans. I love that he didn’t just do the touristy deep dish pizza. Real Chicagoans know it’s all about the tavern cut.

[@InShannonsKitchen]

Love the video Mark! I was just there last summer and will need to make another trip to check out your recs. Thanks for all your hard work ❤🤤

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much, hope you can visit Chicago again soon!

[@bksmith82]

Thank you for showing the thin crust too. Most people just mention the deep dish, but thin is probably more popular with locals. It's the pizza most bars/pubs make. Both are great. There are so many places to get pizza in the city, probably only 2nd to NYC.

[@TheOnion12]

I grew up eating Vito and nicks. My grandpa called it Nick and Vito’s for some reason. Place looks exactly the same as I remember it 30 years ago minus the cigarette machine that was by the door. Amazing pizza

[@MiloMilo-z7t]

I like villa Rosa's better on archer ave!!

[@clubmogambo3214]

Great video. The Uno guy is right, in most cities with respect to the most popular toppings, pepperoni generally rules. But in Chicago the Italian sausage is king, and this applied to both their deep dish and thin crust varieties.

[@xxxrossobiaoco]

non nominare Italia questo è semplicemente il vostro cibo noi italiani ste cose le vediamo solo da voi guardano questi video specie chi è a dieta questo cibo ti blocca l'appetito e aiuta a continuare la dieta

[@richarddunford5495]

I’ve been searching for history of deep dish and found gold and gems, Thank You ❤

[@darrelbutler1996]

I visited Chicago last month.. The Pizza was great! Also loved Touring the City.❤

[@sychavez7269]

come back and try the Beef go to Als beef or Johnnie's dont go to portillos lol

[@darrelbutler1996]

@@sychavez7269 hahaha

[@jessejames431]

I wish you would do a taco series cause here in Chicago we have a lot of good Mexican restaurants with delicious tacos on both north and south side.

[@costcopizza9459]

Stick to pizza, southern Cali does tacos

[@daguzify]

@@costcopizza9459Phoenix and Tucson beat cali and Chicago.

[@cherylflam3250]

@@costcopizza9459Huge Hispanic population in Chicago area. I lived there. Fabulous authentic Mexican food…not Tex-Mex.

[@ThereAreTwoGenders]

El asedero all day

[@theniceone26]

​@rootscalhoun💯 ⭐✨

[@1970broncoman]

Bro I’m hyped about pizza after watching this

[@stacky512a]

Lou's looks phenomenal.

[@lumpiabros]

Great video Mark!! The tour was amazing, definitely need to take my son on that, pizza is his favorite.

[@rootlicious2389]

i love how everything is "oh wow!" for him!

[@jjh31]

Great review!! As a born and raised Chicagoan both styles of za’ have a place in my heart…literally 😂

[@paganbrew]

Lou’s hands down always makes my mouth salivate. I literally had to hold my chin. The flavor and texture of Lou’s pizza crust is unmatched to others, along with the rest of the amazing ingredients.

[@C_71]

THIS! I was in love with Giordano's from the 80s as a teen, but that Malnati's crust is something to behold!

[@bigpagla]

Yes! Lou's hands down.

[@geralddraper4491]

Edwardo's was good as if Pizza Hut wasn't good but great once upon a time. So many styles of Chicagoland Pie . mouth watering

[@geralddraper4491]

So many, Many greats have come and gone.

[@h.r.9898]

It's that butter crust 🤤🤤🤤

[@Michenseki]

I love a good New York slice, especially with the cupping pepperoni… but damn, the Chicago deep dish also looks delicious.

[@ka0s-j1g]

Y u kussin blood dont u have any manners or wut wuddup

[@kellypedersen9896]

I grew up on Vito and Nick's- their sausage has a super-fresh fennel taste to it, and their giardiniera gives the perfect amount of heat (without being overbearing). If you ever do a Chicago SUBURB episode, definitely check out Auerlio's (the OTHER pizza I grew up on).

[@miltonalbrittonjr2092]

👊

[@vx5468]

Now I crave deep dish pizza! It is always great to see you teaming up with Derek. He is also delightful and I'm sure it's great to visit with your sister and him.

[@stevenjohnson4717]

Mark you have a great attitude and spirit you are going to go a long way

[@proflprasad9094]

Carmen's Pizzeria in Evanston, IL, was the best in its day. Their spinach souffle stiffed pan pizza was unbelievable. Unfortunately, it closed down about a decade ago.

[@VannieEats]

Wow those pizzas look legit and so good 🔥 🍕

[@MrProy33]

That all meat pie in the thumbnail looks freaking awesome.

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

I’ve had Chicago pizza in Chicago… it’s absolutly amazing! You just can’t get it or make it the same elsewhere. And here in eastern Canada it’s unheard of. Yeah I like thin crust. Yeah I like nyc pizza, but this is different, a true “pizza pie”❤

[@grouchdouglas5507]

Deep dish is tourist pizza. Thin crust is true Chicago pizza

[@marcomencacci4744]

@@grouchdouglas5507 the italian pizza is the TRUE pizza.....stop

[@wuzittooya]

@@marcomencacci4744he said Chicago, jfc

[@mitchellwellman3653]

Good stuff Mark - wish you could have visited the original Aurelio’s in Homewood just south of the city. The thin crust “Super Six” cooked in the old oven is like nothing else! Also, if you’re into deep dish and like a sweet sauce, Arenello’s in Glenwood or Tinley Park is delicious, and a deep dish experience of its own.

[@miltonalbrittonjr2092]

Agreed... All of those spots are LEGIT! I grew up in the S. Suburbs (P.F. & Glenwood)

[@donjenkins8430]

@@miltonalbrittonjr2092 Me too. UP. Aurelio's was the hangout place on Friday nights. Also had my wedding rehearsal dinner there.

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Mark, your enthusiasm for your craft is unmatched on KZbin. Your pizza reviews make my mouth water 💦! I’m a new subscriber but I’m catching up quickly! Merry Christmas, Peter

[@geralddraper4491]

Pierro's Pizza in Ravinia is known for its pies. Just a heads up. For thin pizza with its own following traditional ole school located on Grand & Louise Ave. In Waukegan since a War time building was renovated to this family establishment another hut that starts with a Q. So many pies. So little time. Double dough is a personal fave as well as the traditional pan

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for the recommendations, right about that, so much to eat!

[@geralddraper4491]

Perfect spot in the summer for an outdoor concert event at Ravinia with lawn seats , A Pierrors Stuffed Pizza just off St.John's. all acceptable by the rail.Footsteps. Amazing how convenient. DYOR or just ask this guy right here . check out a signature burger at my old joint I closed up in 2012. This was a fun one. The Hanger Steak sandwich was the bomb. Many fun things. We were served lemons so we made lemonade. Devonco Italian sausage. Kronos Gyros You know about the POLISH 😍 Bob Schwartz & Bob Sarot put out a book called "Never Put Ketchup On A Dog" A must. Here is some eye candy the klaus burger - a mix & matchy blog mixandmatchy.blogspot.com/2011/06/klaus-burger.html

[@geralddraper4491]

@@MarkWiens the klaus burger - a mix & matchy blog mixandmatchy.blogspot.com/2011/06/klaus-burger.html message above for you dropping a few breadcrumbs for research next time around. Have fun.

[@billpoole8541]

Not a pinnapple in sight....well done! A few other notable mentions are Gino's East, Giordanos and Dues (across from Unos). All those hole in the wall pizza joints use to be gold mines as well in and around the city when I was growing up.

[@aaronautry1981]

Don't forget aruelios

[@thedeadguy]

the art of pizza. pizza belongs on pizza as tomatos are fruits like pineapple.

[@edwardkim2511]

The Pineapple in Pizza started in Hawaii.

[@thedeadguy]

@@edwardkim2511 Hawaiian pizza is a pizza originating in Canada. i win.

[@kevinmarshall3053]

I don’t know if my last post posted. But, you are one of the most sincere food reviewer out there. Good job!!

[@scottyboy731]

Great selection of pizza spots you chose to represent Chicago. Well done, Mark!

[@bizzarojerry]

Have to say, it all looks amazing. Personally, I love the Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. down on North Clark Street. The Pizza Pot Pie with the mushroom and sausage sauce is to die for.

[@kungfulender8733]

Agreed

[@MiloMilo-z7t]

That's not pizza!!!!

[@Trave13r]

mark, been following you since your early days. congratulations on the quality of the videos. :)

[@Honeycomblife]

Chicago has such amazing pizza that you need a part 2 and 3 to try more Chicago restaurants

[@oldironsides4107]

More like 2 or 300. Ahahaaaa!!!ahhaaaaaahaaaahaaahaaaagaa!!!ahaaahaaaaaaaaaahaaaahhaaahaa! Cus it’s good. Do you get it!? I said because it’s good! Lmfao ahahhaaaavvlolololol

[@Carminesson]

Lmao

[@YooooAdrian553]

As an Illinoisan most will agree when I say that deep dish is for tourists whereas square cuts are for locals.

[@theguyinthesuit903]

Lou Malnati's alone has ~75 total locations. A small handful of them downtown have tourists as patrons. We, the locals, have been keeping them in business all these years.

[@YooooAdrian553]

fair enough @@theguyinthesuit903

[@TraceyDavison-ny4bh]

Preach 🙌🏾❤❤

[@Matys1975]

Every Illinoisan enjoys a deep dish pizza from time to time, especially in the winter 🥶

[@erikdaniels0n]

37:39 that cheese pull is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in a long time

[@Jayjammer22]

🤝🤝🤝 I was born and raise in Chicago my whole life . Chicago truly is the best pizza place in the world 👏👏🤝

[@mrb2643]

Which other parts of the world did you have pizza

[@jorgechavez1230]

I agree 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zampaso]

😂😂😂

[@blackmantis3130]

Folks in Naples will disagree

[@blackmantis3130]

Folks in Naples will disagree

[@vinnieboombatzmd3508]

You just hit the 2 extremes- deep dish and thin. Chicago has everything in between. Lots of medium crust pizza out there. Also, there's Home Run Inn which is pretty unique with their flaky butter crust pizza. Whatever the style, Chicago pizza just has a unique taste to it I haven't found anywhere else.

[@sdunger5901]

Home Run Inn is my favorite pizza!!!!!!

[@Self-improving72]

I keep telling New Yorkers,we have so many thin crust places, that's fire then some of their top places...

[@adderkay]

Guy says it's not pizza if you eat it with your hands...then proceeds to pick up the pizza with his hands.. 😂😂😂

[@benyeh2000]

Waitress says DONT TOUCH THIS ITS VERY HOT. then proceeds to "I gotta pick it up!!" lmao.

[@commonsense3921]

But eat it with a knife and fork like he said……

[@joannagarza5263]

Love all your content. You are a legend! Thank you for visiting my beautiful city!!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for your support!

[@michaelhegerfeld5286]

Lived in Chicago for many years but moved to Florida and after watching this video I miss Chicago so much. What a fantastic city and the people are so nice.

[@adamboynton7726]

It was my dad's favorite. He was born and raised on the south side circa 1938. Love ya pops! Italian beef sandwiches as well.

[@smsmoof8128]

Scala beef, on a Turano french roll, pepperocini peppers, onions and melted mozz with a side of beef juice. Heaven.

[@tonyabrooks7134]

Mark cracks me up when he eats food🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 he acts like it’s the best piece of food that he has ever tasted in the whole entire universe🤣😂🤣🙄