The battle for the city with the greatest pizza has been a war waging for decades now. New York's thin-sliced versus Chicago's deep dish. Patrons from both cities claim that their pizza reigns supreme and unbiased critics of both have made arguments for both pies as well. The tug of war for who's got the best is at a standstill, but the entire state of Illinois can agree that deep dish pizza is their state delicacy of choice.
Since deep dish pizza is a heart attack on a plate waiting to happen, many locals only partake in enjoying one a couple of times out of the year. The pie mounded with sweet tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fresh mozzarella, meat of your choosing, and a thick, buttery crust has become the prized possession for travelers making their way through the state of Illinois. While there is no wrong way to go in regards to toppings, Chicago-natives usually keep it traditional with a hefty addition of sausage.