Barnaby's Family Inn

I grew up on Barnaby's, but always rebelled and said that I hated it.  When my family dragged me away from Chicago back in 2003, I wasn't sure that I'd miss it.

And I hadn't been home in about 7 years until just last weekend.  And the first thing that I wanted to do was to have Barnaby's, since it was my late father's favorite pizza in the whole world.  And I did.. and my GOD it was AMAZING.  The delicious thin crust, amazing cheeses, and the order of fried cauliflower that we had?  My god!  It was just divine.

There is plenty of parking outside, though parking really isn't something you have to worry about in the Chicago suburbs.. and even though the restaurant is dark and older, it's very clean and well maintained.  Looked just like it did when I was little.

I am craving more Barnaby's.. I can't wait to go back home in June for another taste of heaven.

Okay, so. Here's how this goes.

My father worked for United airlines years and years and years ago. He discovered Barnaby's when looking for lunch one day and ever since (As long as I've been alive and longer, which is 23 years) my family has been coming here. That's how good the food is.

The part I'd like to also throw in - I'm west of Gurnee. We will literally drive the 40 miles here JUST for pizza. That alone should explain how good it is.

I've never had a bad experience here and the food has been consistent for as long as I can remember. I will come here until I die or they go out of business. Best pizza on the planet. Period.

My favorite thin crust pie in Chicago.  The crust and sauce is like no other. Very fair prices. Wish they would deliver!!!!