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| - Now that we have the 'big 3' famous Chicago pizza places here in Phoenix, I had to compare them. Parking at this location is quite difficult and I'm not aware of what you're supposed to do with your car if the entire lot is full. It's not like there is any place else near by to park. I eventually saw someone leaving, and got a spot.
The folks inside are all very friendly. There is writing on the walls, as they encourage customers to write on the walls, so you don't have to worry about getting dressed up to go here.
The pizzas take the standard 45 minutes to cook after being ordered, same as all Chicago deep dish restaurants.
We ordered a small deep dish pepperoni pizza and it arrived 45 minutes later, as planned.
I thought everything was good except the pizza sauce. It was just way, way too sweet for my taste. The edge crust is massive. It's very yeasty and dry, and when you get to that part of the pizza, the sauce balances it out. However, the sauce is just way too sweet until you get to that big hunk of bread at the edge.
The cheese is great and the crust is good. I also like that the bottom of the crust is fairly thin for a deep dish.
I have to say, all things considered, it's almost a tie with Malnati's except that I find Malnati's sauce perfect.
I'd have to rate them in this order:
4) Giordanos (worst of the bunch)
3) Buddyz
2) Gino's East
1) Malnati's
That said, my wife and her friends prefer Gino's East to Malnati's. Everyone's taste is different.
Service was excellent and cheerful. I will definitely eat here again and recommend it to others, but unfortunately, its not my favorite. I would be nice if they offered an alternate sauce - one less sweet. Then they could be number 1 in my book.
Prices were good and it's easy to find.
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