text: First, let's correct a slight misconception.  This is not exactly Chicago-style pizza.  Although it may not seem possible to those whose conception of pizza centers on the east coast or California styles, Papa Del's thick crust is noticeably doughier, thicker, heavier, and more casserole-like than anything being served at a classic Chicago-style pizza place.  Our of respect for pizza aficionados, I have to note that there's a slight difference in kind, not degree, between what Giordano's serves and what Papa Del's serves.\n\nBut second, it's still fantastic pizza.  It may seem pricey, but an 8-piece thick crust pizza can easily serve 4-6 because the slices are so filling and thick (it can feed 7 if you're like me and always have 6 sorority girls on diets hanging out with you).  The tomato sauce is delicious and perfectly-spiced and with the doughy crust it forms almost a focaccia taste (like a real focaccia taste and not what you get at Friday's).  The meat toppings are the best (bacon, pepperoni, and sausage are all great).  I would advise against getting onions, as they can overpower the rest of the pizza, but it's still very, very good thick-crust pizza and it's well worth the lengthy wait.\n\nIt's not a 5-star because the dine-in service/experience is poor.  I strongly, strongly recommend getting take-out.  Also note the calender; if it's an Illinois home football or basketball game, call 60-90 minutes in advance and do not try to eat-in.  And the thin crust is lousy.