Chicago Pizza Express Closes In Northport; New Pizzeria To Open In Its Place

NORTHPORT, AL — Chicago Pizza Express off of Highway 43 in Northport has closed its doors for good, its owners announced Saturday.

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“We would like to sincerely thank all of you that supported us,” the statement to customers said.

As Patch previously reported, Chicago Pizza Express first opened in Northport in November 2024 in the shopping center that is now anchored by ALDI and formerly Winn-Dixie.

The eatery also operated as a sister location to Chicago Pizza in Fayette, which remains open.

“Chicago Pizza of Fayette, Alabama will remain available for all who would like to make the short trip to enjoy our pizza,” the owners said in a social media post.

The closure will not leave the storefront vacant for long, however, with the owners saying Martin Pizzeria of Gordo aims to expand its operations and move into the Northport location in the coming weeks.

Details about the timeline for Martin Pizzeria’s opening have not yet been announced.

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