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We’re introducing our newest feature that makes dining in even easier!

• Check current wait times online or through the Lou Malnati’s App, and add your party to a waitlist.
• Feeling hungry? Preorder your pizza and we’ll start it before you’re seated!
• Track your place in line in real-time from your phone.
• We’ll send you a text when your table is ready.

All that’s left is to devour your deep dish feast!

CHECK WAIT TIMES HERE!

LOOKING TO DINE OUTDOORS?

Our restaurants are incredibly excited to welcome our customers back to outdoor dining! Join us outside in one of our picturesque patios at select Lou Malnati’s locations:

Chicago Suburbs: Naperville, Tinley Park, Lakewood, Oakbrook Terrace, Oak Park, and Evanston

City of Chicago: River North, Lincoln Square, Gold Coast, West Loop, Lincoln Park, and South Loop

Wisconsin: Brookfield

Arizona: Phoenix and Scottsdale

Please note, patio seating is limited and availability is weather dependent.

We look forward to serving you soon!

We are proud to announce the re-opening of our pizzeria in the iconic Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue!

While it’s been an extremely difficult year, we are excited to reopen in the heart of the Chicago! Located at 410 N Michigan Avenue, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue offers dine-in, a full bar, carryout, delivery, and catering services. Our 10,000 square foot restaurant seats approximately 200, which will be reduced temporarily due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The historic location also has a unique retail space where Lou Malnati’s fans can purchase exclusive apparel and other Lou’s crew gear.

Marc Malnati shared some of his thoughts on the reopening. He said,

“Malnati’s is not only celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, we’re also honored to reopen our flagship location in the iconic Wrigley Building. We’re ready to welcome guests back to our vibrant city and look forward to returning to normalcy.”

We look forward to serving you soon!

The Kelly Clarkson Show featured a segment about By The Hand Kids Club and how Chicago students transformed a former liquor store into a produce market.

Students Azaria and Keith shared how they accomplished this goal, and Kelly surprised them with a $5,000 donation from Lou Malnati’s.

We have supported By The Hand Kids Club for many years and Donnita Travis, Executive Director said,

At a time with so much turmoil in the world, our youth are leading the way to not only build a healthier community, but to bring hope and positive change through fresh food. Our kids are the solution and our friends at Malnati’s make it possible. Thank you!

Check out the show below!

Beginning Friday, November 27, 2020 through December 31, 2020, buy $50 worth of gift cards and receive a $10 bonus certificate. Buy $100 in gift cards, and receive a $25 bonus certificate.

Lou Malnati’s gift cards are perfect for everyone on your list! And the best part? It’s a gift for them…and a little something extra for yourself!

How to purchase:

In-store (distributed at the time of purchase)

While our lobbies remain closed due to the pandemic, you can still order gift cards online or through the Lou Malnati’s app for curbside pick-up or no-contact delivery. Starting Friday, November 27, 2020, bonus certificate(s) will be distributed at the time of purchase.

Online (mailed to you via USPS)

Lou Malnati’s gift cards (sent by mail or virtually via email) are available for purchase online through our shipping division, Tastes of Chicago.

When purchasing gift cards online, you must enter the coupon code TCXGCGC in your cart in order to receive your bonus certificate(s).  The certificate(s) will be mailed via USPS to the billing address provided.  Order gift cards online ›

Please note:

Bonus certificates can be used at any Lou Malnati’s pizzeria between January 2, 2021-April 30, 2021.

Bonus certificates are not valid for use on Tastes of Chicago shipping orders.

Bonus Certificates are valid at any Lou Malnati’s location, January 2-April 30, 2021. The bonus certificate is not redeemable for cash or cash-back on purchases, and is valid for one use only, one certificate per visit, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Bonus certificates may not be used to purchase gift cards. Please protect the gift cards and bonus certificates like cash, as they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. The bonus certificate is not valid on Tastes of Chicago orders.

Lou Malnati’s Rewards Members: Rewards points are not earned for gift card purchases.

In 1995, Lou Malnati’s Lawndale opened with the goal of helping to rejuvenate the neighborhood and serve the residents of Lawndale delicious pizza, of course! We promised to give any profits from the store back to the community to benefit children’s educational and recreational programs. In 2011, the Lawndale restaurant turned its first profit, and as promised, the money was donated back to the community.

We hired local and we partnered with the Lawndale Community Church to create a job-training program for residents of the church’s recovery program, Hope House, to get them back in the working world. We hoped to be a gathering place for the neighborhood. A place where milestones and celebrations could be had in an area where not many restaurants ventured. In 2011, the Lawndale restaurant turned its first profit, and as promised, the money was donated back to the community. Despite years falling short on profits, the strength and success of the project was found in the community. Those who have served within the Lawndale store will tell you their hearts were forever changed by the relationships forged within its walls. Lives were rebuilt and faith restored, by both employer and employees.

After 25 years in Lawndale, we remain resolute in our commitment to this community. We are reminded to expand our horizons and break down barriers which prevent us from relationships and experiences that will enrich our team and company for the better.

We love being a part of the Lawndale community, and we’re looking forward to many more years of giving back!

Happy 25^th Anniversary, Lou Malnati’s Lawndale!