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Yesterday, Monday, July 4th, 2016 we celebrated the 5th anniversary of Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast!

5 years ago, we opened our Gold Coast location at 1120 N. State Street. It’s our flagship location, and is still the largest Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria to date. There are lots of things to love about this pizzeria, but in honor of its 5th anniversary, here are 5 things we love about Lou Malnati’s Gold Coast…

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If you’re craving deep dish this Memorial Day, all of our locations (excluding Lawndale and Phoenix) will open at 11am on Monday, May 30th.

We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!

On May 5, 1986, 30 years ago today, we opened our 6th pizzeria in Chicago’s River North neighborhood at 439 North Wells Street. This was an exciting accomplishment on its own, but it was even more exciting because this was the first Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria within the Chicago city limits.

Looking at this bustling pizzeria today, you would never know the Malnati family almost had to close the doors just a few months after its opening. A CTA construction project shut down Wells Street and business took a big hit. Fortunately, they persevered, and today, River North Lou’s is one of our busiest restaurants!

If you’re in the neighborhood tonight…

Our “Balloon Platoon” is setting up shop from 5-7pm at River North Lou’s. Place an order for dine-in or carryout (minimum $10 purchase required) and win a prize! Everyone is a winner, with great prizes including t-shirts, hats, free appetizers, free desserts, and more, but one lucky customer will win a $100 gift card!

Stop by and try your luck!

All Lou Malnati’s locations will be CLOSED on Easter, Sunday, March 27th. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, March 28th.

Looking to serve pizza on Easter Sunday?

Stop by any of our locations on Saturday to pick up a par-baked pizza! Just pop it in the oven and it’s ready when you are!

Our new carryout in New Lenox is officially open today!

To celebrate the opening, we’ve come up with a list of 5 fun facts about New Lenox. Check it out!

1. If you go way back in history (we’re talking the 1800s), New Lenox has been known by a few different names, starting with VanHorne Point, then Tracey, before they finally settled on New Lenox.
2. The nickname of New Lenox is “Home of Proud Americans.”
3. Fun things to do around New Lenox include catching a show at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre or Rialto Square Theater, and NASCAR races at the Chicagoland Speedway, to name a few.
4. One of New Lenox’s most prominent citizens was H.N. Higinbotham – back in the day, he ran in the same circles as other notable Chicagoans like George Pullman, Marshall Field, and the Palmers.
5. The Village of New Lenox was created on October 4, 1946… and they’ve been waiting for Lou Malnati’s for 69 years, 4 months, and 11 days!

The wait is over! Stop in to see our newest location in New Lenox today!

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Ring in the New Year with the whole family at Lou Malnati’s!

Enjoy the excitement of the holiday at your local participating Lou’s with our famous deep dish pizza, family-friendly entertainment, and good company, all without delaying bed times. Continue Reading ›