Best Chicago Thin Crust Pizza in Chicago, IL

A crispy, cracker-like crust pizza, often cut into squares (tavern style), a local favorite distinct from deep dish.

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

Ashburn

4.6 / 5

The gold standard of Chicago tavern-style pizza. The crust is paper-thin and the sausage has the perfect spice.

Local LegendClassicTavern Style

9.8Flavor

8.5Value

9.5Vibe

Lincoln Park

4.5 / 5

Unbelievably thin and crispy. You can eat half a pizza and not feel weighed down. The sauce-to-cheese ratio is elite.

Cracker CrustLocal LegendMust-Try

9.6Flavor

7.8Value

7.2Vibe

Mayfair

4.4 / 5

Stepping into Marie's is like a time machine to 1950s Chicago. The pizza is fantastic and the atmosphere is unmatched.

ClassicVintageHidden Gem

8.9Flavor

8.2Value

10Vibe

Lakeview

4.7 / 5

A newer player in the game but they are doing everything right. The crust has a beautiful char and high-quality toppings.

InstagrammableNew SchoolTrending

9.3Flavor

7.5Value

8.8Vibe

Bridgeport

4.6 / 5

Bridgeport's best kept secret. The sauce is slightly sweet and the sausage is chunky and flavorful.

Hidden GemLocal LegendCash Only

9.4Flavor

9.2Value

6.5Vibe