Gino's East, Superior
27 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/food30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 16 threads.
What people say, in short
Across its Chicago locations, Gino's East is repeatedly recommended as an introduction to deep dish, with two diners singling out its cornmeal crust. Superior Street is explicitly recommended. One former fan recalls a disappointing visit, while another now prefers George's. Not every account identifies a particular branch.
Address
Gino's East, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Deep dish, Cornmeal crust
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Gino's East, Superior, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Trini__Throwaway in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends Gino's on Superior.
- Recommendsu/Glum-Coat8759 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Shares a recommendation for Gino's East in River North and Streeterville.
- Recommendsu/ayemimi in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Says Gino's was their favorite before George's.
- Recommendsu/Sausage_Queen_of_Chi in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends Gino's East or Pizano's.
- Recommendsu/StarMasterAdmiral in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Lists Gino's among four worth trying.
- Recommendsu/SpearandMagicHelmet in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Suggests Gino's or Lou Malnati's on Hubbard, west of Michigan near the river.
- Recommendsu/Lemurian_Lemur34 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Recommends Gino's East for deep dish pizza.
- Recommendsu/Azz13 in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025taste
Praises the golden crust, fantastic.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Quick_Food8680 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Suggests Gino's East, noting its distinct cornmeal crust.
- Recommendsu/Snarkybish03 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Answers Gino's East.
- Recommendsu/MangoOk427 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Suggests Gino's East as an option.
- Recommendsu/NomDrop in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026taste
Personally prefers Gino's East even though it's controversial here.
- Recommendsu/papazis1 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Defends Gino's East's reputation.
- Recommendsu/Used_Monk9430 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Recommends Gino's East.
- Recommendsu/Lionheart1224 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Lists Gino's East among better pizza recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Fossils_4 in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025taste
Likes the cornmeal crust's unique flavor and texture.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Recommends Gino's East.
- Recommendsu/SadCry8622 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Lists Gino's East among recommended spots.
- Mixedu/ChiDuffman in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025consistency
Was disappointed on a recent visit though it used to be a favorite.
- Mixedu/bubbamike1 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025consistency
Says the Superior location was a favorite years ago but there are more choices now.
- Recommendsu/ale2h in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Says Gino's East has been great and loves their crust.
- Caveatu/splintersmaster in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Says pass on Gino's East when asked about the Chicago Pizza Summit.
- Recommendsu/KrispyKayak in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Says you can't go wrong with Lou Malnati's or Gino's East as a baseline pizza.
- Recommendsu/--ALF in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Suggests Gino's for first-timers trying deep dish.
- Recommendsu/MrT0NA in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Suggests it for pizza.
- Recommendsu/angrylibertariandude in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Suggests Gino's East as a better deep dish option than Giordano's.
- Mixedu/adamant2009 in r/food · Jan 2024
Jokingly lists Giordano's or Gino's for the afterlife, alongside other picks for different occasions.
- Recommendsu/Cliqey in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Calls Lou's or Gino's approachable and prototypical, a good stepping stone for people new to deep dish.
- Recommendsu/Chicagoblew in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Names Gino's.
- Recommendsu/emueller5251 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Lists Gino's East among better deep dish options than the two reviewed.
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