6 places in Chicago for a pizza slice

For only $4, you can get an almost half-pound slab of deep dish that will test the longevity and strength of the paper plate it rests on. The crust is thick and toasted to an olive-oil crisp on the bottom and covered in a half-inch of mozzarella that seeps down the sides of the slice like molten lava. If you can even manage to finish your piece, it's sure to tide you over for the rest of the day.

Known for its PB&J pizza deal (a piece of pizza, a PBR tall boy and a shot of Jameson for $8.50), Boiler Room is still one of the best places in Logan Square to grab a slice of pizza. Classic slices are available, from a simple balsamic-drizzled margherita pizza to sausage and pepperoni. In addition, two pizzas of the day are available, one of which is vegetarian. We’re smitten with the veggie options here—recently we enjoyed a slice topped with rich cheese, broccoli and eye-wateringly spicy local hot peppers.

By-the-slice is the way to go at the adventuresome local chain Dimo's. With pizzas loaded with increasingly bizarre toppings, ranging from the almost mundane mac and cheese to more questionable choices like Swedish meatballs and lingonberry jam, you don't want to place your bet on an entire pie. Recently we tried the daily special topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, cheddar cheese, nuggets of diced Belgian waffle and drizzled with maple syrup. It was surprisingly enjoyable, but one slice was plenty. More traditional picks—sausage and mushroom or buffalo chicken—will have you ordering seconds. Dimo's is also the hands-down favorite for vegan pizza in the city, offering at least one vegan slice option every day.