Burt's Place

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I had Burt's for the first time last weekend, and I'm still thinking about it -- that cheesy crust, the fresh toppings, cozy atmosphere...what's not to like? We had a spinach, peppers, jalapeno, and garlic pizza.

The service was very friendly and made me feel like I was at home in small town Wisconsin. If you are looking for a fancy dinner, Burt's is not for you. Make sure to call ahead to place an order, and it'll be well worth your drive up to Morton Grove. Bring cash!

I used to love Lou Malnati's pizza, but after having Burt's, I don't know if I'll ever eat there again. The crust really makes the pizza at Burt's and everything else now seems too doughy.  Now go there and try it out!

The originator of the carmelized cheese crust. Who's better though? Burt's or Pequod's? It's a matter of preference.

Burt has mastered the actual crust; it is deceivingly light and crispy for a deep dish yet still has substance. Pequod's loads on the cheese. It's really a matter of art or indulgence. You win either way.

If you decide to go to Burt's, please understand their... je ne sais quoi? Passion. It's really only run by Burt and his wife so yes, service can be slow. You must call ahead and you can only pay with cash. Their hours can also be erratic. If you can deal with all of that, they will treat you like family as long as you are appreciative. It definitely has a homey charm with their decor of antique phones, art, and even their blatant IHOP plates which they serve their great pizza upon. It's worth it if you aren't a dick.

Amazing pizza. Every bite I was in heaven. ask the male server about his BBQ line. He brought them out to try with our appetizer. Its in Marianos in west loop. It for sure is the best deep dish I have ever had. I loved that they do call ahead seating/ordering so it is ready when you come in instead of waiting 45 minutes.