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Lou Malnati’s is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which we are immersed.

We want to help whether it’s through serving pizza at a community fundraising event, sponsoring sports teams, donating items to be used at a raffle, or…

Supporting local breweries!

Pour a pint and raise your glasses!

Here are a few neighborhood microbreweries you may find on tap and enjoy on National Beer Day at select suburban restaurant locations:

Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood

Alarmist Brewing – Pantsless Pale Ale

• A low bitterness American style Pale Ale with loads of American and New Zealand hops for huge aroma and flavor. A blend of Mosaic and Motueka hops create lively aromas of lemon, grapefruit, and dank pine.

Lou Malnati’s Buffalo Grove

Prairie Krafts Brewing – Grove Amber Ale

• Ruby red with light brown foam. Biscuit, caramel, black currant, blueberry with some tropical notes.  Gently sweet, subtle bitter linger.  Medium body with a light carbonation.

Lou Malnati’s Naperville

Solemn Oath Brewing – Snaggletooth Bandana American IPA

• Massive grapefruit, pineapple, and super-ripe mango aromatics burst out of this medium-bodied IPA. Assertive bitterness is balanced by a subtle malt sweetness and more citrusy fun.

Dining in the city? Find a rotating craft selection from local favorites like Goose Island,  Revolution, Lagunitas, Off Color, and Half Acre at all of our Chicago restaurant locations!

To get started, find your location, select your favorite brew, and get your beer on!

They say love is sharing a heart shaped pizza on Valentine’s Day.

Who says that, you ask? We do here at Lou Malnati’s!

Heart shaped pizzas will be available in all Lou Malnati’s pizzerias starting Wednesday, February 7th through Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th.

Cupid’s best tip: Save some time by grabbing a frozen heart shaped pizza from our freezer case before Valentine’s Day, or order your pizza half-baked and finish it in your oven at home!

In a long distance relationship? Ship a Lou Malnati’s heart shaped pizza to that special someone!

Send a heartfelt sentiment right to their doorstep with the help of our shipping division, Tastes of Chicago. Heart shaped pizzas are available in quantities of 2, 4, or 6 pizzas, and can be paired with other Valentine’s Day gifts and treats from Chicago.

Lou Malnati’s Addison opened to the public on Tuesday, January 30th, but on Wednesday, January 31st, we officially marked the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Mayor Rich Veenstra along with several village officials joined Mark Agnew (President and CEO of Lou Malnati’s) and Gregg Kopp (General Manager of the location) for a taste of deep dish and to formally welcome Lou Malnati’s in to the Addison community.

Lou Malnati’s Addison is located at 114 West Lake Street, open Monday-Thursday at 4pm and Friday-Sunday at 11am. Serving areas of Addison, Itasca, Wood Dale, and Bensenville, this pizzeria offers carryout, delivery (within zone) and catering of Lou Malnati’s legendary deep dish pizza and more.

AT THIS POINT, YOU MUST BE THINKING, “YOU HAD ME AT PIZZA…”

So stop by our newest pizzeria and satisfy your craving for the best pizza in Addison!

Bonus Certificates are back at Lou Malnati’s!

Beginning Friday, November 24, 2017 through December 31, 2017, 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! Continue Reading ›

In 1971, Lou and Jean Malnati hosted their first benefit raising money for a scholarship fund in memory of their friend, legendary Chicago Bears running back, Brian Piccolo. After Lou also fell victim to cancer in 1978, the Malnati family dedicated themselves to funding cancer research and treatment programs, and created the Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation.

Today, after a transformational donation to the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute, the Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation is proud to introduce the newly renamed Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.

By making this contribution, our goal is to help the Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute attract and retain even more world class talent, who have the capability to both create breakthroughs in battling brain tumors and advance patient care in the neuroscience field. We believe that our “dream team” will become one of the top three brain tumor institutes in the country.

This gift also honors the heartfelt giving and tradition of generosity that Lou and Jean established.

Watch Jean accept special recognition for the newly named Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.

Check out this video to learn more about the history of the Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation.

How can you help?

Donations to the Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation can be made online at lmcb.org. Donate Now ›

We are excited to announce a new partnership with pro golfer, Peter Malnati!

What’s the family connection? Well, none that we know of yet, but Peter almost loves pizza as much as we do, so he fits right in with this family!

With this TEAM Malnati partnership, we’re bringing golf fans and pizza fans together with the goal of raising money for the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund. For every eagle Peter makes while on tour, we will donate $50 to the Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Fund, and for every birdie, we’ll donate $25.

Be sure to join our email list to stay in the loop throughout Peter’s season, and who knows…there just might be something in it for you along the way!

Let’s go TEAM Malnati!