Our signature Chicago Classic deep dish pizza is a menu staple and the most popular dish in town. People are always wondering what makes our pizza so great, and the answer is our fresh ingredients and traditional recipe. Most importantly, our pizza would be nothing without the hand-patted dough that’s raised up high on the sides of a seasoned pizza pan before baking. Next comes the tasty and irresistible mozzarella cheese that has been sourced from the same Wisconsin Dairy for over 40 years. The Chicago Classic is topped with a hearty and tasty sausage patty that will give your taste buds a zesty kick. And the finale is our authentic tomato sauce made with California vine-ripened tomatoes picked at the peak of ripeness. After baking, you and your family can now enjoy a world famous pizza that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
Residents of Lawndale and the nearby neighborhoods of South Austin, Cicero, and Little Village can bring the whole family to Lou Malnati’s to share a deep dish pizza. Little Village, or La Villita in Spanish, is home to colorful murals and marketplaces that represent the authenticity of Mexico. No matter your starting location, take a chance to experience the surrounding area and all it has to offer.
Before visiting our restaurant, patrons often take a tour at the Lagunitas Brewery located on 17th street. After a tasting, a trip to nearby Lou Malnati’s Lawndale for a deep dish pizza is in order!
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 this dream became a reality as this restaurant turned its first profit and as promised, the money was donated back into the community. In addition, we have partnered with the Lawndale Community Church to create a job-training program for residents of the church's recovery home, Hope House, to help get local residents back into the working world. Our Lawndale restaurant offers three items unique to the location, our Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, West Side BBQ Sandwich, and Homemade Peach Cobbler for dessert!