I'm always in the mood for some deep dish pizza! I've been to the Lou's in Chicago, so I was excited to try the one here in Brookfield. I like that it's right next to the mall, so you can go shopping before or after your meal. I came for an early dinner on Friday, and luckily there was no wait. The tap water in restaurants in this area always tastes a little off, so I would recommend getting a different beverage. For pizza, I got the cupped pepperoni and sausage deep dish with the butter crust. Be patient while they make your pizza because the taste is worth it. The crust is golden and thick to hold all of the sauce and goodness. They are very generous with their toppings, which I love. The butter crust is the best part. It was perfectly cooked and crunchy. The service was okay. I think I got unlucky and didn't have the best server. I had to wait a while for my server to even come to take my order. When she came, she never acknowledge the wait. She simply said "Hi, what can I get you?" Meanwhile, the table next to me, who came after me, had a friendly server who came right away before my server and asked them how they were doing, etc. I will say, the restaurant's manager, came around halfway through our meal to check on us as well as other tables, so that was nice that he did that. Overall, I had a good experience here and will definitely come back. I saw a lot of people get carry out from here, so I will also consider that in the future! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Cupped Pepperoni and Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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I've had Lou Malnati's deep dish stuffed pizza in Chicago, and I wanted to try their thin crust, since Chicago claims ownership if thin crust pizza, too. I've only had thin crust from one place in Chicago, and I wasn't a fan. This one also didn't meet my expectations. The crust was very dense, while I prefer a light and airy crisp crust. The edges looked like it was baked in a shallow pan instead of on a sheet or a rack. The crust also had an orange hue to it, which must have come from the semolina flour they use in their dough. The sausage and pepperoni were average in flavor, likely from a large meat distributor, and the same applies to the cheese. The sauce, however, tasted fresh. It had a sweet tomato flavor, and was the star of my pizza. My server did a solid job. I'm assuming he had a few patio tables, because I didn't see him much in the nearly empty dining room. My table was really sticky, so they can do better with cleaning tables. It was a Sunday around 7:00, so maybe they have a lighter staff at that time. My pizza took 35 minutes to arrive, but there was a group of 10 people near me, so maybe not enough kitchen staff or oven space available to get a 10 inch pizza out in under 20 minutes, or maybe the thicker "thin crust" takes longer to bake. I'm still hoping to find a Chicago-style thin crust from a Chicago pizzeria that lives up to the hype that Chicagoans give it. read more

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I have always been an old school thin crust pizza person without the waxy cheese. Just fresh cheese. So I did try this place and my goodness I was surprised. There is a bit of a wait, but then nothing is packaged in the making of your pizza. Fresh light crust ( not thick heavy stuff), and all topping not from the can or bag. I try to keep myself away as I know I would eat and of course my clothes would be much tighter....BUT then again the taste that makes you keep eating is worth it. It is clean and comfortable, although we were a little cold last fall sitting under a ceiling fan. read more

This is a review for carry out only but the restaurant side looked amazing and would love to have a sit down experience here as well. I called in my order, although online ordering is also available, and the order was taken quickly, covering all of the necessary details. I appreciated the option to have it cut or not as I wanted to keep it intact until I reached my home. 30 minutes until pickup (standard for stuffed pizzas) and it was ready as promised when I arrived. There is a separate door for carry out, clearly identified on an awning on the side of the building right next to the parking lot. Plenty of parking too. The staff was friendly and efficient when checking people out. Both times I've picked up my pizza the carry out section was a bit busy but moved fast. There are also a couple coolers with grab and go items like salads, desserts and drinks. The pizza itself was perfect, just as I remembered it. Crust was crisp, sauce has the tang and oh so much cheese on the inside! I do love Lou Malnatis and hope this location sticks around! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Went to Lou's with my family, for the most part I like what we ordered. We ordered a Lou's deep dish pizza. I loved the buttery crust, if I compared it to Giodiano's pizza, I would say Giodiano's pizza is deeper with more cheese and sauce. Other than that, it's the same to me. We also ordered a thin crust, I don't remember the name, but it has whole tomatoes on it. We didn't care for the whole tomatoes, which is weird, because I love tomatoes. It made the pizza too wet/soggy. My other suggestion is they need to give you refills better. The person who served us was good, but she never offered me another lemonade, that was a bit odd. read more

There are very few restaurants I look forward to revisiting every time I travel to Wisconsin, but Lou Malnati's in Brookfield has become a ritual for me. I live in California, where true Chicago-style deep dish simply does not exist. About every four months when I am in town, this is the one stop I refuse to miss. The pizza here is a master class in balance. The famous butter crust is the anchor, flaky yet sturdy, rich but never heavy. It has that unique character that only comes from generations of refinement. Layered on top is a tangy tomato sauce, bright and vibrant, paired with perfectly melted cheese that pulls just enough to remind you this is comfort food at its best. The combination of savory, tangy, and cheesy is indulgent in all the right ways. For those who want to elevate the experience even further, here is a pro tip: ask for the crust extra crisp and dip it in the lemon garlic cream sauce. It is not just good, it is transformative. On my most recent visit, I ordered a personal pan deep dish with sausage, one of Lou's signatures. Somewhere between kitchen and table, the sausage was missed, and what arrived was essentially a vegetarian pizza. The funny thing is, it was still exceptional, flavorful enough that I devoured three-quarters of it before realizing I did not really miss the meat until the end. When I mentioned it to the manager, I asked only that they take the sausage off the bill. Instead, he insisted on comping the entire meal. I actually argued with him, pointing out that I enjoyed most of it and should pay, but he held firm. That kind of integrity and customer-first attitude is rare in dining today and deserves to be recognized. Beyond the food, Lou Malnati's in Brookfield has an energy that feels both casual and welcoming. It is not flashy or overdesigned. It is honest, a place where families gather, friends reconnect, and travelers like me return for something that feels like home. The staff here treat customers with the same care and respect that they put into the food, and that combination makes this location special. As a Californian who can only experience this a few times a year, I savor every visit. Each trip confirms that Lou Malnati's is more than a restaurant. It is a piece of Chicago culinary heritage transplanted to Wisconsin with care and authenticity. For anyone passing through, or for locals looking to be reminded of what great deep dish is supposed to taste like, the Brookfield Lou Malnati's is the benchmark. Five stars, without hesitation. read more

the sauce on the pizza is delicious but I'm not a fan of the crust. this deep dish crust is dry and hard in my opinion, especially around the edges. I feel like I only want to eat the center of the pizza. the service is good and fast. I can see why the majority of the other locations closed (in milwaukee, oak creek and kenosha) because there's just so many other better pizza options out there. I got the giant cookie for dessert and after I ate it my daughter said "they didn't give you ice cream" she apparently eats here frequently and said the chocolate chip cookie is supposed to be warm with ice cream on top, so that was a little disappointing because the cookie was the best thing and it would have been even better with ice cream. The cookie is soft, warm and gooey goodness, just make sure you get the ice cream on top. read more

I received a reward from Lou Malnati's for a free personal size deep dish pizza with a $10 or more purchase, so my wife got a thin crust pepperoni pizza to meet the minimum requirement. I got the Malnati Chicago Classic (sausage and extra cheese) deep dish and toasted cheddar cubes. The toasted cheddar cubes are awful. The name implies that they're at least adjacent to Wisconsin-style cheese curds and they look the part, but they had a foul tasting cheese spread inside instead of a piece of actual cheese. Leave it to an Illinois-based company to not get a cheese curd-like item right. If you're really hankering for fried cheese, get the mozzarella sticks instead of this mess. I've always found Lou Malnati's buttercrust to be a little bland, but there's no denying that the sausage and sauce on the pizza are top notch. My wife thought her pizza was ok, but could take it or leave it. For Chicago-style deep dish I prefer Giordano's, but don't want to drive to Kenosha where the closest one to Milwaukee is located, so Lou's is fine when the price is right. read more

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We were told this was the place to get pizza in Milwaukee; especially if you like the Chicago style pizza. We ordered a large pizza for 4 people and picked it up ourselves. It was definitely big enough and it was good, but I didn't think it was outstanding. The sauce was tasty, but I wish it had been a little sweeter. We ordered sausage and onion and there was an abundance of toppings. The crust was just ok too. I would probably give Lou Malnati's Pizzeria another try; but I feel there are probably a few options out there that are a little bit better at deep dish pizza. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Deep dish with sausage and onion - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Food is always pretty good, service is GREAT, it's always a pleasure to be served by our boy Josue. Atmosphere is super friendly and makes you want to come back. Tables and floors always sparkling clean. Genuinely no complaints. read more

I really wanted to give Lou Malnati's another shot after not loving the deep dish last time. So on this visit to the Brookfield location, I figured I'd switch it up and try the thin crust, hoping maybe that style would hit different. Unfortunately, it didn't. The pizzeria itself was clean, and the staff was friendly--no complaints there. Got seated right away and the pizza came out in about 20 minutes, which was totally reasonable. But once again, the pizza just didn't deliver. The biggest issue? It was seriously lacking flavor. The seasoning was so minimal that if there had been salt on the table, I would've used it--and I never do that with pizza. That's not a good sign. Even the sausage, which should've been a standout, tasted bland and unmemorable. I've now tried both deep dish and thin crust at Lou's, and I honestly can't see myself coming back. There are too many other solid pizza spots around to keep hoping this one clicks for me. read more

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So overpriced. The regular pizza is decent if you like deep dish, but do NOT get the crustless. It was so beyond salty I couldn't even eat more than a few bites. For $35 to be so heavy and inedible I was not too thrilled. The Malnati salad is tasty but again, for almost $20 and no proteins or anything in it I couldn't justify getting again. read more

I'm not surprised this location has below-average reviews. I went today to enjoy the fantastic happy hour that Lou malnatis ended up overcharging us and we had to wait over an hour and a half for a pizza that was smaller than my hand. Instead of handing me the pizza and asking for payment, the bartender kept it hostage for an hour and a half, waiting until we paid our bill online, which was already overcharged. Afterward, we were told to speak to the manager, who said, "If you feel like you were overcharged, let us know, and we'll make it up." I'm upset about the lack of response at the moment, the hour-and-a-half wait for a tiny pizza, and the poor customer service Lou malnatis failed to provide. No wonder these locations are shutting down across Wisconsin. I do not recommend. Don't waste your time or your money. read more

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We have never had anything but fantastic service here and the deep dish sausage is great. Crust is so good too!

This would get 5 stars if I had known what to expect. I had no clue if this place was fancy or casual, I only knew that people rave about the pizza. It's casual. And that's fine. I love a casual dining experience. But upon entering it hadn't really hit me yet, I hadn't gotten my bearings yet, and the host barely look at us, never cracked a smile, never made eye contact at all. Between the time of meeting her, recognizing her level of professionalism, and surveying the dining room she was taking us through, that's when I realized "Oh, this is very casual." So, with that in mind everything was fantastic. The food was great (we had the meatball appetizer and loved it) and our server was very personable and professional. She was training a new girl so for that reason I'm sure she was giving 110% and I'm glad she did cuz we loved her. A manager visited the table to check on us and we needed boxes so he brought them and assembled them for us. Nice guy. I will be back! I'll just maybe dress a little more casual lol read more

Service was crazy slow and it wasn't due to being busy- lots of empty tables. Food was average.

Who doesn't love a good deep dish when near Chicago. It's a staple! We started with the garlic bread and it did not disappoint. Very cheesy and very garlicky! The deep dish was as perfect as usual. We get the sausage deep dish and it's always to die for. Layers of sausage and thick gooey cheese. The crust is just the right amount of crunchy. This restaurant was lacking in staff, but the service did not falter. It does take a while for the deep dish to cook which is not unusual. It takes time to cook deliciousness. Definitely will keep coming back for good deep dish! read more

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My grandma and I grabbed dinner before heading to a show. First off Lou Malnati's was very accommodating she has a walker so without even asking they changed our original table they were planning on sitting us at and put us at a booth, removing a chair from the table so she could park her walker. The salad notes on the menu it is enough for 2-3 people and it is! I personally don't like Gorgonzola cheese and they had no problem brining that on the side so she could still add it to her salad. Their salad is amazing! The garlic bread was yummy. The portions for our meals were huge! The pasta could easily feed two people. Super creamy very delicious! Took home lots of leftovers! The beef sandwich was also really good super loaded and again especially if you get salad and or appetizers you could share or for sure have leftovers! The fries remind me of these potato wedges I use to get as a kid at the grocery store and it was a great flash back! Very good! Very great price for all the food you get as well! Will be returning. read more

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The food was good but took one hour to get our first pizza and the waitress told us she messed and forgot to put our second pizza so took another hour to get the second pizza. The waitress barely checked on us and our water glasses were empty for over 45 minutes. The place wasn't very busy either. Not great service!! Would not recommend and will not be back. read more

3 Stars - Not the Experience I Was Hoping For I was really looking forward to trying Lou Malnati's in Brookfield, but unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the hype for me. The atmosphere was nice and the staff were polite, but the overall experience felt a bit underwhelming. The food took quite a while to arrive, and when it did, it didn't have that fresh, flavorful pop I was expecting. It wasn't terrible--just not as satisfying as I had hoped for, especially considering the reputation. I might give it another try down the road, but this visit didn't leave a strong impression. read more

Worst worst worst most horrible thin crust pizza I've ever had in my life . No taste in the crust , sauce horrible sausage . Bland disgusting pizza I would have even enjoyed a Totinos 1 dollar pizza better ! Tasted like chef boyarde box pizza HORRIBLE read more

Wow! I had forgotten how good Lou's are. The salad was huge and was covered in a sweet vinaigrette. It contained bits of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots mixed into the Romain lettuce and had red onion and croutons on top. The pizza was outstanding. I ordered a small Chicago style. Crust is crispy, cheese next then sausage and lastly tomatoes. Each layer about a quarter inch thick (sausage smaller maybe 1/8 inch). It just comes together well and doesn't leak onto plate like some other Chicago style I have had. Waiter provided good service - you have to wait a little while for a pizza like this but it's definitely worth it. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - House Salad - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Bottom line LM was a huge disappointment. I have been to Chicago locations in the past but never in Wisconsin. The only highlight was our server. He was engaging, helpful, and checked in on us regularly. Calamari was dry and rubbery, Caesar salad was not over overdressed but also mayo forward. Pizza was flavorless. Even the crust wasn't as buttery as what I am accustomed to. Definitely a one and done for me. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a pizza dinner with our adult kids. Tried the deep dish as well as the thin crust, and both were delicious. We were seated promptly upon arriving and sat in a booth. The restaurant atmoshere was cozy and inviting. The pizzas crusts did get a bit soggy after sitting for a bit, which wasn't my favorite thing. They were very flavorful, though, but would recommend eating it at the restaurant because it didn't fair well taking it home. We would go back and try some other menu options. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Thin crust spinach and tomato pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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The deep dish was everything I hope it would be! The flavor was amazing and the crust was not chewy,but instead,just the right amount of crisp. The thin crust ,not so much,as it was a little soggy.Ither then that,if you love deep dish,you won't be disappointed. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - The deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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This was a fun place to go for pizza. I love Lou's deep dish and have had it both in Chicago and take away. It was nice to try their sit down restaurant at Brookfield Square. Wait Staff was friendly. Parking was good. The food was reasonably priced and tasty. Good menu and even have drinks for getting together after work with friends. read more

Food was amazing. Hostess was so awful I asked if I needed to do everything. No greeting just stared at us with a nasty look on her face then was irritated I said 2... almost got her teeth knocked in. Waitress was absolutely amazing! read more

Tuesday at noon and we were one of two tables in use. But even though it was empty the service was slow and glitchy. And apparently, this was the perfect time to use a power tool behind the bar area. This was not what I was expecting. However the food tasted good. The lunchtime personal pizza was tasty, the chicken marsala had really good chicken and the beef sandwich, although smaller than expected, was ok too. The hit was the cookie with ice cream dessert. That was wonderful! So, a mixed bag, and I am not sure how they are staying open for lunch service. If you have a lunchtime time limit you certainly won't have to wait for a table. read more

Service was friendly and knowledgeable but we felt hurried. Appetizers came out very quick and entree came before we were halfway through the appetizers. Food was hot and fresh but otherwise just average. Given the prices and the hurried service I would not go back. read more

I am a pizza connoisseur and I had the privilege of enjoying a pie today and I must say the deep dish blew me away. I just found my new home for pizza. Delicious read more

I'm from the Chicagoland area, so I'm extremely familiar with Lou's. It's my favorite deep dish spot! My husband and I enjoy the fact that we can get it here in Wisconsin when the craving hits. It did and we dined here to get our fix. The restaurant was clean, our server was friendly, and the food was pretty good. I suggest ordering dressing on the side if you get a salad to avoid it being overly-dressed and soggy. We split a Caesar salad which was fresh and tasty. My husband got a sausage pizza and I got my go-to, the Lou. We both enjoyed our pizza, but agreed it wasn't what we are used to. I'm not sure if it was an off-night, or maybe it's just different tasting with each location, but it wasn't as awesome as normal. Mine was overly greasy and the spinach was sopping and overcooked. The crust was the only thing that seemed to be what we are used to. Will be back for another try! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Sausage pizza on top & The Lou on the bottom - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Decent ambience, nice service. Daughter loved the pizza! Will likely return when wanting to eat out and have pizza.

Now let me start by saying I am a little prejudice when it comes to pizza, see I have a wood fired brick oven in my backyard and make homemade pizza, oh and I am not a fan if deep dish pizza either. That said, price was fair, $9 for a salad that fed two and $38 for a large deep dish pizza the fed three with leftovers was not bad. We had a meatball deep which was very good, however as the pizza cooled down the crust became very hard, and the crust is the best part, just ask my dog, she's a pizza aficionado. . Overall I would recommend it, but I wouldn't race back. read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Oh Lou, you make me so sad. We tried carry out for the first time last week and to say it was a "fail" would be kind. I placed my order via the app, drove over and had a confirmation that it was ready. When you arrive you park, call in and give them your spot number. I did and was told my order would be right out. Well....15 minutes later I decided to go in because I didn't want my food continuing to sit. The person working the desk said she'd be right back. So I waited some more. We're now 20 minutes past the time the "your order is ready" message came. When she returned she said they'd given my food to someone else (!!!) but not to worry - they were remaking it and it would only be another 30-45 minutes. THAT'S A NO FROM ME DAWG so I asked for a refund which meant a manager had to come wasting another 10 minutes. In all I was dicked around for close to 1/2 hour and left empty handed. I get that mistakes happen but when your product takes 30-45 minutes to produce you'd really think the 5 seconds to check things would be worth it. Anyway, Lou - we're officially broken up. read more

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The worst deep dish ever!!! Manager said out of his mouth the thin pizza is the same as deep dish... WHAT! This is NOT Chicago style pizza but claims to be. Manager was terrible and should never be the face of any restaurant. Very argumentative and couldn't care less about customer service. Don't waste your time at this establishment not worth your money nor time! read more

Service was awesome Nolan did a great job at table answered all our questions. Three cheese bread great appetizer The Lou was delicious. Chicago Style is different type pizza give Lou Malnati a try if you are in Milwaukee do make sure you go to Brookfield so you can sit down and enjoy. read more

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Love Lou's! We got a salad that was fresh and crispy to start followed by the stuffed spinach bread. Honestly these two were both amazing and a full meal even sharing them both. We also got the pizza but forgot to take a picture of it. Overall the food was amazing! Admittedly the food came out a little slow but that's expected for a place that makes everything fresh - so it's definitely worth the wait. The service was great and the waitress was kind. The ambiance was relaxed and chill. Will definitely be back!! read more

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Stuffed Spinach Bread - Pizza Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Great pizza and love the convenience of the takeout area with frozen/ready to bake and the best salads (the Lou Malnati's salad)

Well the after contacting corporate at their request after reading my original review about my first horrible experience with this location I was sent a gift certificate to replace my pizza that I never received and to give this location a second chance which I did today and everything was perfect. So I'm updating my review today in all fairness but my original review stands. So I placed my order and I was asked for my phone # so I asked if I'm in computer and I'm told yes and she says my complete name. So I ask are there any notes as to why I never received my last pizza and she reads my original order back to me and says she doesn't know why I never received it but it's in the computer. I grew up in Chicago eating this pizza and it's always been my favorite pizza so I'm partial to it. I have said ever since I moved to Wi years ago that it we had a Portillo's and a Lou's for hot dogs, beefs and pizzas I would be ok living here and the day came which I thought would never come. Lou's pizza is very different from traditional pizza because it's upside down on a thin buttery crust NO thick like other deep dish pizzas people. The Chicago classic is cheese first on the bottom crust, whole thick sausage patty and the the chunky tomato purée on top so it's just opposite of a traditional pizza. This simple combination with the butter crust is just so tasty to me and the only pizza where I eat the crust completely with out throwing any away. Yah I'm a fan so I will keep getting them and I want to thank corporate for reaching out to me and correcting my bad experience because so few businesses have done this for me so that speaks volumes about the business. read more

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Oh Lou... So, I'm writing this in the middle of a juice fast. Because, it's the New Year and apparently 2020 wasn't tortuous enough so I decided to start 2021 off with a bit more misery. Anyway, during this juice fast, I'm keeping a list of things I must have when this is done and second on the list is Lou Malnati's pizza (right below a grilled cheese because I watched a sitcom where the main character was eating a grilled cheese and couldn't stop obsessing until I wrote it down). My point? If you can currently eat pizza, this is where you should do so. Seriously, for my sake. And, then write all about it. It's all I have right now. Lou Malnati serves up some seriously amazing Chicago deep dish pizza. They were my first experience of Chicago deep dish in Chicago (though certainly not my last) and so when I discovered we were getting a location here in WI, I was over-the-moon. Happily, their Wisconsin location lives up to the standard of deliciousness set by their location in Chicago. I love everything about their pizza. From their crust (which actually has a rich and buttery flavor!) to their sauce, cheese, and toppings-it's all delicious. I'm writing this during COVID-19 and their curbside setup has been so convenient. I have been so impressed with their caution and safety measures during this time. And, their service is fast and friendly to boot! Get to it! read more