Chicago’s Legendary Deep Dish — Pequod’s Pizza 🍕

Most visitors to Chicago flock to tourist spots like Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s for deep-dish pizza — with some mentions of Pizzeria Uno or Gino’s East. But ask a true Chicago local, and they’ll likely point you to Pequod’s Pizza, tucked away from the downtown crowds. 🍕 The Famous Caramelized-Crust Deep Dish – What makes Pequod’s special is the cheese-lined crust that caramelizes while baking, creating a crispy, slightly charred edge. It’s packed with gooey cheese, rich sauce, and hearty toppings, but that crunchy crust keeps it from feeling like a “casserole” (as some describe typical deep dish). As Phil Rosenthal from Somebody Feed Phil put it: “It looks like a casserole but eats like a lasagna.” The crispiness brings back that pizza texture we love. 🧀✨ 🥗 Side Salad & Buffalo Wings – Just okay — you come here for the pizza anyway. The salad helps ease the guilt, but let’s be real, we’re here for the cheesy glory. 😋 Portion Note – One slice of deep dish can fill you up! For solo travelers or lighter appetites, places like Gino’s East might offer a more manageable personal size. But for flavor and texture, Pequod’s wins hands down. 📍 Pequod’s Pizza 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 #PequodsPizza #ChicagoDeepDish #DeepDishPizza #ChicagoFood #LocalFavorite