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Gino's East

162 E Superior St

Chicago, IL

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Iconic Food

About this place

Gino's East is a Chicago deep-dish institution known for cornmeal crust, graffiti-covered interiors, and a tourist-friendly slice of local pizza culture. The restaurant turns a regional style into a full visitable experience.

Trivia

Gino's East has been serving Chicago-style deep dish since the 1960s and is one of the names most associated with the style.

Visiting tips

Go when you have time; deep dish is not fast food. The downtown location is easy to pair with Michigan Avenue sightseeing.

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