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Pizza: deep dish or thin crust?

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The facts

  • Pizzeria Uno in Chicago opened in 1943 and is credited with the first Chicago deep dish pizza. Wikipedia
  • Who invented it is disputed: accounts credit Ike Sewell, Ric Riccardo, and chef Rudy Malnati Sr. Wikipedia
  • Chicago also has its own thin crust, tavern-style pizza, cut into squares instead of slices. Wikipedia

Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.

Why people are split

Deep dish fans want a pie you eat with a fork, loaded with cheese and sauce on top. Thin crust fans say pizza should fold in one hand, and deep dish is basically a casserole.

How people voted

The live split shows on the card as soon as you vote. The vote count appears here once 50 people have voted.

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FAQ

Is deep dish pizza really pizza?

Chicago says yes. Critics say it's closer to a pie, which is half the fun of the argument.

Where did deep dish pizza come from?

Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, in 1943.

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