Report: Illinois is Home to the Best Pizza Chain in America

It's National Pizza Week, and is there a better way to celebrate than hoisting up a delicious slice of your favorite pie?

If you're more of a chain pizza fan, you're gonna rejoice when you realize just how close you are to the best pizza chain in America.

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Discovering the Best Pizza Chain in America

Not only did it get its start in Illinois, but it also has locations all over the state, including one right here in Rockford.

If that got your brain going, wondering what pizza joint I'm talking about, no, it's Giordano's or Mod Pizza. Both are good options, but they are not considered the best pizza chains.

Lou Malnati's: Chicago Deep Dish Royalty

According to Yelp, the best pizza chain in America is Lou Malnati's.

Lou Malnati’s is Chicago deep dish royalty, serving pies at its 70+ locations and shipping nationwide. Built on family recipes passed through generations, its signature pizzas are served the authentic Chicago way, with buttery crust, edge-to-edge cheese, and distinctive chunky tomato sauce layered on top...Whether visiting one of its Chicago storefronts or getting a pie shipped to your door, Lou Malnati’s delivers the ultimate deep dish experience—no plane ticket required.

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Personal Experiences with Lou Malnati's

Is Lou Malnati's the best chain pizza in America, or is it something else? I've had it multiple times in my life, and it's really darn good.

Lou's in Rockford is located at 6240 Mulford Village Drive.