CHICAGO, IL — October is National Pizza Month, and pizza lovers in Illinois can rest easy knowing that they have some the best in the country, according to a new ranking.
DoorDash recently released its Top Local Pizza Spots Across America list, known as "Battle of the Slices 2026." According to the food delivery company, the list includes small and medium-sized restaurants that serve pizza, have fewer than 10 locations, have at least 1,000 reviews on DoorDash, and rank among the highest for average consumer ratings from September 2025 through September 2026.
The list includes 40 pizzerias from across the country, broken down by region. Four Chicago pizzerias made the list of the best pizzerias in the Midwest.
Happy Camper Pizza in Chicago's Old Town and Wrigleyville neighborhoods was founded in 2013 and is known for its fun atmosphere as well as its delicious slices.
Click here to learn more and order from Happy Camper.
Jimmy's Pizza Cafe offers New York-style pizza in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. Reviewers love the pizzaria's fresh toppings and delicious crispy crust.
Click here to learn more and order from Jimmy's.
Piece Pizzeria & Brewery opened in Wicker Park in 2001, aiming to introduce New Haven-style pizza to the second city. The laid-back neighborhood gem invites guests to chill out, grab a thin-crust slice and try one of its award-winning beers.
Click here to learn more and order from Piece.
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company was created by husband-and-wife duo Robert Garvey and Dana Hokin in Streeterville. Its pizzas are handcrafted and thin-crust and all feature its signature "Za Dough."
Click here to learn more and order from Robert's.
See DoorDash's entire "Battle of the Slices" list here.
Patch staffer Jack Slocum contributed to this report.
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