Blackthorn Pub and Pizza

This has been a terrific place for a long time, and while I no longer live in the metro area, a recent visit confirmed that. You don’t have to get Chicago style, but theirs is so good, why wouldn’t you? Please don’t complain that it takes an hour to get it-this is the way this style works. Ingredients are always good, sauce has a little kick to it. Just go!

Best pizza deal in St. Louis. Their Chicago style pizza is unmatched for the price in my opinion. A large will last you days if not a week and a single large will feed 6-8 people. Do it, you won't regret it.

Before you do though here are some important takeaways:

1. Pizza of this size and quality takes time. Be prepared to give them at least 45 minutes after your order. So plan accordingly, order ahead, and you will not be disappointed.

2. If you're going in, what I said above still stands. Plan to hang out a while, have some drinks, hang out with friends and have a good time, enjoy the food when it comes out. Make an evening of it. If you really want to be prepared, call ahead and ask what the expected wait times are.

3. If you're pressed for time or in a hurry, consider something else and save yourself and the staff the headache of dealing with an unsatisfied customer because regardless of how you slice it... It's a necessary process.

Blackthorn pizza offers a variety of choices, but when it comes to their pizza the Chicago
Deep dish is the absolute way to go. A large or 14” is more than enough for a family of 4. My husband and I ordered a large Chicago deep dish for 2 and will have about 4-5 gigantic slices of heaven waiting for us the next day or two. The crust is stuffed with cheese and has just the right amount of pizza sauce - not too little not too much. The cheese on top is super stretchy and just so good.

It is located in a tucked away corner south of tower grove and offers street side parking. The inside is filled with tvs for sports watching and a lot of fun bar games. I prefer the shuffleboard - so fun - and they have skew all and other things as well. The beer selection is great for simple and particular beer drinkers alike. Despite the ridiculously thick pizza, the service is pretty quick and staff is friendly. It’s a combination of family and party scene and a great place to bring guests visiting from out of town who may not be familiar with the Chicago deep dish style. An absolute must try if you haven’t already.

🔥🔥🔥 The deep dish is intense, brace yourself for a food coma. Consider the hand tossed if you have evening plans. Their sauce is phenomenal, so I usually order an extra for dipping.