Chicago Vs New York The Pizza Debate

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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Neither. They both suck. I grew up in Louisiana though,so the food sucks everywhere else you go from there.

    Though, stylistically, I like both depending on my mood...my favorite pizza in LA(and that's Louisiana as opposed to L.A.) is a New York style from a local chain, whereas here in TX it's more deep dish style.

    From a resteraunt/pizzeria, it's Chicago style all the way if I'm eating to enjoy it.

    Would that be Brooklyn Pizzeria on Vets?? I'm from N.O. and think the same as you; anywhere outside of LA does not compare to the flavor and variety of our food!

    So you say NY style pizza sucks, but your favorite place is a pizzeria that serves NY style pizza and is even called Brooklyn.... Makes no sense. :huh: :noway:
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Neither. They both suck. I grew up in Louisiana though,so the food sucks everywhere else you go from there.

    Though, stylistically, I like both depending on my mood...my favorite pizza in LA(and that's Louisiana as opposed to L.A.) is a New York style from a local chain, whereas here in TX it's more deep dish style.

    From a resteraunt/pizzeria, it's Chicago style all the way if I'm eating to enjoy it.


    lol... no. i've been to NOLA plenty of times and i love it there, and the food is outstanding... but the pizza in the Quarter is horrible. it is only edible at 3am when you're $h!tfaced
  • rae_rae330
    rae_rae330 Posts: 39 Member
    admittedly i've never been to chicago and although i do like thick crust from time to time...it's gotta be NY! i've been away from NY for almost a year now and what i wouldnt do for a good slice of NY pizza and a bagel!!
  • neesh200
    neesh200 Posts: 9 Member
    NYC Baby!!!
  • awilmeri
    awilmeri Posts: 218 Member
    New York! Nom! Last time my husband and I were there we ate the same pizza two nights in a row because it was so good.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    I live like 2.5 hours from Chicago and it does nothing for me hahaha food or otherwise...

    12hrs from NY and I'm DYIN to go

    I've had BOTH styles of pizza - NY
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    Less crust, more toppings. Thats my favorite kind of pizza :bigsmile:

    Havent ever had a "deep dish" style, but if it's all crust then forgeddaboudit.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I'd rather have a Kuna burger than a deep dish pizza
  • Yieya
    Yieya Posts: 168 Member
    I like both... deep dish with pepperoni from Gino's in Chicago is pretty yummy BUT my favorite is a good ol New York slice! No one does it like NYC.
  • ibazz
    ibazz Posts: 3
    True New York has good Pizza! but the Chicago deep dish/stuffed there is nothing but love in them there pie shells!!!!
  • kzivic
    kzivic Posts: 326 Member
    Born in raised in Chicago, grew up eating Giordano's and Lou Malnati's.

    But...I prefer a thin and crispy crust. Deep dish is good once in a while, but it's just too much. Especially when they put the hockey puck of sausage on the pizza. Ugh.
  • been285
    been285 Posts: 99 Member
    pizza cravings ,,,, cant have just one... sigh

    Chicago stuffed
    Pan
    hand tossed
    NY thin
  • rae_rae330
    rae_rae330 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm from Long Island and I've been to Chicago many times, frequented Giordano's and Gino's. I love Chicago.

    But that's not pizza. It's like a pie with tomato filling and cheese for icing. I can eat about once slice before I feel like I'm going to puke.

    This. If you can't eat it with your hands, it's not pizza!

    Agreed! Pizza should be folded!!
  • ibazz
    ibazz Posts: 3
    hands down nothing compares to the food in NOLA!!!!!!
  • afoz1990
    afoz1990 Posts: 89 Member
    Psh easy!! Chicago style ALL THE WAY!!! And specifically Lou Malnati's or Giordano's!
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Psh easy!! Chicago style ALL THE WAY!!! And specifically Lou Malnati's or Giordano's!

    I've never had Lou's...need to try that.
  • Erienneb
    Erienneb Posts: 592 Member
    Chicago just has the best food period.

    And a nice piece of deep dish pizza...all cheesy and melty and delicious? Ohhhh yes please.
  • Vitriolic
    Vitriolic Posts: 19
    Crust is irrelevant to me -- thick or thin.

    In the end, pizza is like sex; even if it's bad, it's still good.
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    New York style, thin pizza all the way!
  • afoz1990
    afoz1990 Posts: 89 Member
    Chicago just has the best food period.

    THIS!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    While in college, my friend and I were in Chicago waiting to change trains. We had a few hours so we decided we were going to track down some of that famous Chicago pizza. We walked all over the place for at least 2 hours, asking locals where to get pizza. We were sooooo disappointed. Everyone kept saying "Pizza Hut is right down the street" or "Domino's is around the corner." We kept saying "NO, NO, we want Chicago style pizza - the famous stuff." People looked at us like we were stupid. We never got our pizza. I'm still mad. :mad:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    HeyGrandma116.jpg

    \drops the mic


    edited: pic swapped because I'm a dunce at resizing pics and the original was too large to fit
  • josachi
    josachi Posts: 79
    Until four months ago, I would have said hands down NY style...then visited Chicago for the first time and went to Giordano's. Now, it's a toss up. Still love NY style pizza, but deep dish style is amazingly yummy! However, since pizza is one of my weaknesses, haven't had a single slice in three months. Probably won't indulge again until I'm MUCH closer to goal.
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    everyone knows the best pizza is found in Edmonton, Alberta

    :huh:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    That pic has waaay too much sauce...
  • rungirl1973
    rungirl1973 Posts: 2,559 Member
    I live in Chicago, but I still prefer thin crust.
    Chicago style maybe once every year or two. I can take it or leave it.
  • Jonesingmucho
    Jonesingmucho Posts: 4,902 Member
    THIN CRUST RULES!

    Ever had Rubirosa's vodka sauce thin crust in NYC? Cracker thin crust and sweet sauce...my mouth is watering...

    But don't forget Pizzeria Regina in Boston's North End! LOL Wood brick oven deliciousness... old school pizza and bi*&^y waitresses - so very New England! LOL
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    I'm from Long Island and I've been to Chicago many times, frequented Giordano's and Gino's. I love Chicago.

    But that's not pizza. It's like a pie with tomato filling and cheese for icing. I can eat about once slice before I feel like I'm going to puke.

    that pretty much sums it up...chicago style is far below new york.

    and for the record neapolitan is the king of pizza.
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member

    Chicago just has the best food period.

    THIS!

    Yikes! You guys need to broaden your horizon! I guarantee Chicago doesn't have the best bbq's or fried chicken!
    Or seafood. Or Cuban. California cuisine is probably much better in.. Well, Cali. I think new england has cornered the market on clam chowder. Maryland crab cakes? I think md has that covered. Boardwalk food? That prize consistently goes to some podunk park called knoebles. (the K isn't silent) out in PA. Hershey PA and ghiredelli in SF has chocolate. Mmmmm. Food.

    I was so sad when I didn't get to go to biscuit world!

    ETA, NOLA has great food, especially cajun, cajun influenced, and shrimp po'boys... But like Chicago, not the best of everything!
  • luvJOJO
    luvJOJO Posts: 1,881 Member
    NYC PIZZA!!!

    Capizzi in Hell's Kitchen = yummmmm!

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