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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!

LOU MALNATI’S IS COMING TO OAKBROOK TERRACE!

We are excited to serve more Lou’s fans in the Chicagoland area with a new full-service restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, opening this winter.

The new pizzeria is currently under construction at 18W080 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and will open for carryout and delivery only to start. Take a peek at ongoing construction in this video!

For the latest updates and information about Lou Malnati’s Oakbrook Terrace, please join our email list.

We look forward to serving our customers in Oakbrook Terrace this winter!

WE PROMISE, OUR PIZZA IS WORTH THE WAIT!

This fall, we will make Carmel home to our second Indiana location!

Since opening in Schererville in 2019, we are excited to expand our footprint in Indiana and make Carmel home to our first location in the Indianapolis area. We are planning to open several stores in the area, including a full-service restaurant in Broad Ripple, coming 2021.

Our new pizzeria is currently under construction at 11435 Spring Mill Road, Suite 170 in Carmel, IN. The 1,550 square foot space will be a carryout and delivery only location, adjacent to Starbucks, and part of The Bridges mixed-use development. The new store does not include a dining room, but will offer curbside pick-up, no-contact delivery, and drop off catering services for hungry fans in the Carmel area.

We are currently seeking to hire approximately 50 local employees for our Carmel pizzeria between kitchen crew, phone staff, and delivery drivers. Interested candidates can check out our open positions and apply online.

For the latest updates about our expansion into the Indianapolis area, join our email list and stay tuned!

Whether you’re looking to dine in at one of our restaurants, order for curbside pick-up, or get no-contact delivery, we are here to serve you!

Check out all of our options in this video.

LOOKING TO DINE OUTDOORS?

We are proud to offer outdoor dining at select Lou Malnati’s locations:

Chicago Suburbs: Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Lakewood, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Tinley Park

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

Arizona: Phoenix and Scottsdale

Learn more about the steps we are taking to ensure everyone’s safety here.