4 top spots for pizza in Chicago

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Tim M.

Got a hankering for pizza?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets in Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

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1. Giordano's

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Topping the list is a member of the Giordano's chain. Located at 130 E. Randolph (between Stetson Avenue and Beaubien Court) in the Loop, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and salads, is the most popular pizza spot in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 2,675 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pequod's Pizzeria

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Sheffield Neighbors's Pequod's Pizzeria, located at 2207 N. Clybourn Ave. (between Webster and Greenview avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more four stars out of 6,039 reviews.

3. Eataly

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Eataly, a specialty food and Italian spot that offers pizza and more in the Near North, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 3,705 Yelp reviews. Head over to 43 E. Ohio St. (between Wabash Avenue and Rush Street) to see for yourself.

4. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

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Last but not least, there's Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, a Wicker Park favorite with four stars out of 3,515 reviews. Stop by 1927 W. North Ave. (between Winchester and Elk Grove avenues) to hit up the brewery, which offers pizza and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.

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