Five of the best Chicago frozen pizzas
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If you want a real indication of the economy, check the frozen pizza aisle.
The big picture: Since 2020, frozen pizza sales have surged, as a result of restaurants closing during the pandemic and economic uncertainty, Food and Wine reported in May.
Zoom in: Chicago is a pizza town! So, of course, some of our favorite restaurants have moved into the frozen section.
- Here are five local frozen pizza brands to help you decide which to grab on your next grocery trip.
1. Home Run Inn
- Recently, I learned that my hometown of Rockford claims its own pizza style with a softer, chewier crust. That may be why I love Home Run Inn so much, which opts for a little thicker, breadier base.
2. Connie's
This was almost as cracker-thin as Rosati's, which begs the question: Am I misremembering that during my childhood, United Center Connie's had a pan-like crust?
- The sauce was sweet, which combined with some giardiniera, gave me the saltiness I crave.
3. Gino's East
Let's be honest, deep dish at home is just not the same. It's difficult to get it piping hot in the center.
- True to form, there was a ton of sauce, but it wasn't super flavorful.
- Good, gooey cheese though!
4. Rosati's
Legit tavern-style with a super thin, crispy cracker crust that allows you to slam several pieces before you know what hit you.
- Yes, but: The sauce was pretty bland and the cheese was hard and didn't melt, a reality for many frozen pizzas.
5. Vito and Nicks
This only gets the last spot because they don't sell any meatless pies in the stores I visited! So, as a pescetarian, that's a no go for me!
- But Justin likes it. Here's his review.