I was in town for a work conference, and I had never had Chicago style deep dish pizza before, so I decided to come to Giordano's. My internet research told me that this was the place to go, so I went with it. It's right off one of the main paths by all the parks and water and stuff. I walked in, the wait was insane, so I took a barstool at the bar, no wait.

There were plenty of TV's at the U-shaped bar. This would be a good place to watch sports in. Immediate service from the friendly bartender. I got an app, because I was told the pizza would take 45 minutes. I got the Cheesy Garlic Bread (Melted mix of four cheeses and herbs served with a side of house-made marinara sauce). The bread was crispy, and the cheese was ooey gooey. The sauce was actually really nice. I'm used to getting bland marinara, no matter what the menu says, but this one had a good, strong, herbs and garlic flavor. I was a fan.

For my first ever deep dish, I got the Chicago Classic (Pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers & onions). What else would I have chosen? This thing was a beast. It was so thick and dense and hefty. I get a slice, admire the impressive cheese pull, and slap it down on my plate. It was delicious.

The crust was thick and strong. It held up to the overwhelming amount of toppings within. The toppings were perfectly cooked. The veggies had a good bite, but they were definitely cooked through. The cheese was like a giant, melty block of cheese melted on top about an inch thick. So good. So good.

I really loved the pizza, and I will have it again. I am grateful for this place for giving me a positive first experience with deep dish pizza.