Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

The thin crust sausage, cut tavern-style into squares, is the order that separates the regulars from the tourists — lighter, crispier, and perfect for those nights when you want the flavor without the two-hour recovery period. The chopped salad with house Italian dressing is a surprisingly excellent foil to all that cheese and butter. We ended with the chocolate chip pizza cookie, warm and gooey with vanilla ice cream melting into the edges, and nobody at the table pretended to have any willpower left. Sometimes the most iconic meal is the one you've had a hundred times and still crave.