A neighborhood favorite pizzeria in Andersonville, Chicago, is set to close permanently. Fat Chris’s Pizza and Such will serve its final slice on May 22, 2026. Along with the closure announcement, the restaurant team invited the community to visit and enjoy one last meal before bidding farewell.
Fat Chris’s Pizza and Such Announced Closure
Fat Chris’s Pizza and Such, operated by husband-wife duo Michael Milazzo and Violeta Djukic, is a staple spot in Chicago. The restaurant is known for its Detroit-style pizzas and signature “Chubbies.” Other favorites include pepperoni rolls, Italian beef stromboli, and BBQ chicken pizza.
In an Instagram post, the pizzeria team wrote, “After nearly a decade, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our doors permanently on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.”
The team is encouraging customers to stop by before May 22. They stated, “Stop in and say hi and get your last fill of Detroit Style pizza and Chubbies!”
The team appreciated the community and said, “We can’t thank you enough for the support, and we loved being a part of this community.”
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The restaurant has updated its hours for its final weeks of operation. It will remain open from 3 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and will run from 11 am to 10 pm from Friday through Sunday.
Story Behind the Neighborhood Pizzeria
Chicago-based Fat Chris’s Pizza was founded in 2017. With the pizzeria, Michael and Violeta aimed to offer the authentic Detroit special pizza in their neighborhood. Over time, with its authentic style, approachable prices, and delicious flavors, it became a staple.
According to the Block Club Chicago report, since the closure announcement, the restaurant has received “a rush of orders, with sales almost doubling.” However, the owners explained that it is still not enough to continue the operations. In the report, the owners have stated that the increasing costs have made the business hard to sustain.
The closure of Fat Chris’s Pizza and such will mark a significant loss for the Chicago dining landscape.
