You don't have to convince us of the fact that Chicago is home to some of the best pizza in the Midwest (and the world)—but it's nice to know that Yelp agrees.
According to a new ranking released by the company, five Chicago spots actually serve the most delicious pies in the region: Pequod's Pizza at No. 3, Milly's Pizza in the Pan at No. 5, Zazas Pizzeria at No. 12, Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana at No. 30 and George's Deep Dish at No. 41.
What's more, Illinois and Michigan are the two most represented states on the list. We are, indeed, proud citizens.
"Often hailed as prime examples of Chicago-style pizza, the legendary pies at Pequod’s [...] aren’t traditional deep-dish," writes Yelp, explaining how the restaurant's caramelized cheese crust is prepared by pressing a layer of mozzarella between the dough in a specially designed pan. The food is then baked until dark and bubbly.
As for Milly's Pizza in the Pan, most Yelpers seem to call out the fresh ingredients, on-site quality control processes and overall deliciousness of the pies on offer.
In case you were wondering, Loui's Pizza in Hazel Park, Michigan topped Yelp's ranking, thanks to the superb Detroit-style pies it has been slinging out for almost 50 years. Future in Indianapolis took the No. 2 spot.
From deep dish to more traditional pizzas, Chicago clearly reigns supreme when it comes to all sorts of pies.
100 top pizza spots in the Midwest in 2024:
1. Loui’s Pizza, Hazel Park, Michigan
2. Futuro, Indianapolis, Indiana
3. Pequod’s Pizza, Chicago, Illinois
4. Tyler’s Pizzeria & Bakery, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
5. Milly’s Pizza in the Pan, Chicago, Illinois
6. In Forno Pizza, Avon, Ohio
7. Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza, St. Louis, Missouri
8. Brittany’s Brick Oven Pizza, Madison, Indiana
9. Dough Daddy’s Pizza, Westmont, Illinois
10. Tasty Pizza, Omaha, Nebraska
11. Santino’s Little Italy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12. Zazas Pizzeria, Chicago, Illinois
13. Il Rione, Cleveland, Ohio
14. Pie Sci, Detroit, Michigan
15. Iechyd Da Brewing Company, Elkhart, Indiana
16. Providence by the Slice, Kansas City, Missouri
17. Il Gusto Pizza & Pasta, Cincinnati, Ohio
18. Market 22, Maple City, Michigan
19. Pangea Kitchen, Evansville, Indiana
20. Noto, St. Peters, Missouri
21. Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria, Omaha, Nebraska
22. The Brick Oven Bistro, Sandusky, Ohio
23. Fredi The PizzaMan, Melvindale, Michigan
24. Brimfield Bread Oven, Kent, Ohio
25. Young Joni, Minneapolis, Minnesota
26. Ohio Pie Co., Brunswick, Ohio
27. Mama’s Pizza, St. Paul, Minnesota
28. baked, Galesburg, Illinois
29. Fast Eddie’s Pizza, Bellville, Ohio
30. Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana, Chicago, Illinois
31. Izzy’s Pizza Bus, Omaha, Nebraska
32. Freddy’s Pizza, Cicero, Illinois
33. Pomodoro E Mozzarella, St. Charles, Illinois
34. Crafters Pizza and Drafthouse, Carmel, Indiana
35. I Tre Mori, Indianapolis, Indiana
36. Press Pizza & Pasta, St. Louis, Missouri
37. Ozark Mountain Pizza, Branson, Missouri
38. Two Cities Pizza Company, Mason, Ohio
39. Boludo, Minneapolis, Minnesota
40. Gianorio’s Pizza, Winfield, Illinois
41. George’s Deep Dish, Chicago, Illinois
42. Uncle Leo’s Pizza, St. Louis, Missouri
43. The Filling Station Microbrewery, Traverse City, Michigan
44. Salvatore’s Tomato Pies, Madison, Wisconsin
45. Jim’s Pizza Box, Milan, Ohio
46. Independent Ale House, Rapid City, South Dakota
47. KJ’s Pizzeria, De Soto, Kansas
48. Branch + Daughter, Quality Meats and Market, Windsor, Wisconsin
49. Novanta, Madison, Wisconsin
50. Pizzeria DiLauro, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
51. Terita’s Pizza Carry Out, Columbus, Ohio
52. Tawas Bay Pizza Co, Tawas City, Michigan
53. Magoo’s California Pizza – Avon, Avon, Indiana
54. DeSalvo’s Pizza, Evanston, Illinois
55. Major Tomato, Allen Park, Michigan
56. Pizza West, Shawnee, Kansas
57. Patellie’s, Three Oaks, Michigan
58. Nature’s Best Cafe, Naperville, Illinois
59. Cruizzers, Keystone, South Dakota
60. Passione, Fishers, Indiana
61. Sal’s Pizza Company, Algonquin, Illinois
62. Quarantino’s, Grand Rapids, Michigan
63. Dough Trader Pizza Company, Spearfish, South Dakota
64. Zoey’s Pizzeria, Marion, Iowa
65. Wells Brothers Restaurant, Racine, Wisconsin
66. Anthonino’s Taverna, St. Louis, Missouri
67. Pie Life Pizzeria, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
68. Silver Beach Pizza, St. Joseph, Michigan
69. Buddy’s Pizza, Detroit, Michigan
70. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Schaumburg, Illinois
71. Il Lazzarone, St. Joseph, Missouri
72. Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta, Ankeny, Iowa
73. Elio Pizza on Fire, Addison, Illinois
74. Grandma Bob’s, Detroit, Michigan
75. Foggia’s Pizzeria, Southgate, Michigan
76. Charles and Reid Detroit Pizza, Traverse City, Michigan
77. Old Scratch Pizza, Dayton, Ohio
78. 112 Pizzeria Bistro, Rochester Hills, Michigan
79. Antoniou’s Towne Square Pizza, Rochester Hills, Michigan
80. Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, Minnesota
81. Pizzeria Da Gloria, St. Louis, Missouri
82. Brianno’s Deli-Italia, Eagan, Minnesota
83. Pals Brewing, North Platte, Nebraska
84. Blackbird Woodfire, Fargo, North Dakota
85. Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar, Bismarck, North Dakota
86. San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
87. Element Wood Fire Pizza, Minneapolis, Minnesota
88. Dewey’s Pizza, St. Charles, Missouri
89. Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, Maplewood, Minnesota
90. Sfumato Pizzeria, Alton, Iowa
91. Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza, Iowa City, Iowa
92. Mangia Italiana, Omaha, Nebraska
93. Basal Pizza, Waterloo, Iowa
94. Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca, Omaha, Nebraska
95. Ang an Eddies, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
96. Smash Pizza, Bettendorf, Iowa
97. Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria, Wichita, Kansas
98. Need Pizza, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
99. Pauly’s Pizzeria & Sub, Rapid City, South Dakota
100. Big Mill, Lawrence, Kansas