Researchers Say This Is Illinois’ ‘Ultimate’ Pizza Joint

How do you know if your pizza is from the "ultimate" pizza place?

I am unsure of that, too. Thankfully, there are some folks who went through all 50 states to painstakingly figure it all out.

When you think about it, the folks at LoveFood are eating pizza for science, yeah, science.

WHAT MAKES A PIZZA JOINT THE ULTIMATE SPOT

While LoveFood doesn't exactly say what they mean when they call Pequod's the ultimate pizza joint in the entire state of Illinois, they do make a good reason why it should be anyone's choice for pizza, local or tourist.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEQUOD'S AND TV'S THE BEAR

According to LoveFood, "Pequod's is a true institution (so much so that it featured in an episode of acclaimed TV drama The Bear). This place is famous for its caramelized cheesy crust, which adds an extra layer of deliciousness."

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PEQUOD'S

When a pizza joint is considered the "ultimate" in the Land of Lincoln, the reviews back it up.

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One Yelp review said Pequod's "lives up to the hype," and another called the pizza "so good we devoured it instantly."

Your mileage may vary, though, when it comes to Pequod's. I have seen my fair share of people who aren't fans saying they were "disappointed" and that the pizza "lacked cheese and sauce and was overly burnt on the edges."

Again, Pequod's is not for everyone tastes, but if you visited it, you'd see why it's called the "ultimate" pizza joint in Illinois.

Pequod's is at 2207 North Clybourn Avenue in Chicago.