I haven't had a better deep dish pizza than good 'ol Lou Malnati's. I was introduced to their fabulous pizza back in 2013 when I was working in Chicago and had my first mouthwatering experience. Deep dish pizza is something I only treat myself to a few times a year, so I only go for the best.
Upon hearing that Lou's was coming to Phoenix, my excitement was off the charts. It's not exactly next door, but it's easy to rally friends or anyone from Chicago to come with.
The butter crust really sets Lou's pizza apart. We usually get the two classic style pizzas (Malnati and the Lou) which you can't go wrong with. If I were to only get one pizza, I would do The Lou and add their sausage. For a vegetarian pizza The Lou is pure excellence. The combination appetizer was quite good too.
I've found the staff to be very friendly and helpful at this location, and I really like the way they designed the place. If the weather is nice take advantage of the patio. Kids love the play area just outside the restaurant. It may not have the nostalgia that it does when you eat it in Chicago, but it's still delicious.