Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the United States. Americans consume over eight million pizzas each day. Everyone has their opinions on the best pizza toppings. Some toppings are more controversial, and some are universally enjoyed. No matter what style of pizza, thin slice, deep dish, flatbread, or where you order it, the toppings play a key role. Rosatis Pizza in Chicago believes in our pizzas’ quality toppings and real ingredients. 

Types of Pizza Toppings 

Everyone has their preferences and options for the best pizza toppings. Pizza toppings include any ingredients added on top of the pizza dough and sauce. Generally, the toppings are added before baking, but sometimes they can be added afterward. While most styles of pizza layer the sauce, then cheese, then toppings, Chicago deep dish pizza has the toppings under the cheese. Some people may not even consider “cheese” a type of topping, but it can be. Pizza toppings include meats, vegetables, different cheeses, and even sauces and herbs. Toppings are what make pizza so customizable. 

The options for toppings are endless, but some of the most popular pizza toppings include vegetables such as different types of peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives. Popular proteins include pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, bacon, and chicken. Vegetarian proteins are becoming more popular and more widely available at different pizza spots. 

On top of the traditional mozzarella, additional cheeses include parmesan, cheddar, ricotta, feta, and even goat cheese. Fruits, such as the much-debated pineapple, are also an option for a pizza topping. Sauces, spices, and herbs, including ranch, barbecue, fresh basil or oregano, and red pepper flakes, all enhance the texture and flavor of pizza.  

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Most Popular Pizza Toppings in Chicago 

Different surveys and lists vary in the most popular pizza toppings, but no matter what data you look at, pepperoni remains the number one most popular across the United States. Other top contenders for best pizza topping are sausage, mushrooms, and onions. These are prominent features of thin-crust pizza in Chicago and classic Chicago deep-dish pizzas. Deep-dish pizza is slightly different when it comes to toppings since the toppings are placed before the cheese. 

Unique Pizza Toppins

Some pizza toppings spark debate and controversy. The most famous is the debate about pineapple and whether it even belongs on pizza. Other debatable toppings include anchovies and artichokes. Kale is one of the least popular toppings. Different pizza spots and customers can experiment with new ideas and trends, and the possibilities for toppings are endless. Any food can be a pizza topping, although many pizza spots stick with more of the classics on their menus. 

Unique pizza toppings include adding pickles on top, and the unique creations go beyond just one topping. Creations such as mac and cheese pizza, baked ziti pizza, cheeseburger pizza, and pizza with an entire salad on top appear on the menus of more unique and niche pizza places. 

Regional Pizza Toppings

Pizza styles vary between countries, regions, and even specific cities. Locals have different opinions on the best pizza toppings; some regional topping combinations are popular. Across most of the United States, classic toppings include traditional pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. 

Pizza in Califonia is known for moving from the traditional toppings and experimenting with new combinations. Ingredients such as barbecue chicken, avocados, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes are more popular in California. 

In Italy, the Margherita pizza remains popular. This includes tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, and often sliced fresh tomato. 

If we travel down to South America, countries like Argentina top their pizza with caramelized onions and anchovies. Pizza in Brazil includes toppings like ham, onions, hard-boiled eggs, and even green peas. 

In Japan, toppings include cabbage, pork belly, bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and okonomiyaki sauce. Pizzas in India might be topped with tandoori chicken, paneer (Indian cheese), spicy lamb, and various types of curry sauces. 

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Specialty Pizzas or Create Your Own 

Whatever your opinion on the best pizza toppings, you can find the right pizza at Rosati’s in Chicago. You can always create your own deep dish or thin-crust pizza in Chicago with whatever combination of toppings you want, or you can order one of our specialty creations. 

  • The Fabulous Four includes gourmet Italian sausage, mushroom, onion & green pepper.
  • Our classic White Pizza is made with olive oil, fresh garlic & sauteed spinach with tomato on top.
  • The Windy City is a Rosati’s special topped with gourmet Italian sausage, fresh garlic, onion & Rosati’s hot giardiniera.
  • Since pineapple can belong on pizza, we have The Hawaiian, with a blend of Rosati’s pizza & BBQ sauces, topped with Canadian bacon & pineapple.
  • For our vegetarian friends, there is The Veggie, topped with mushroom, onion, and green pepper with tomatoes on top.
  • For meat lovers, we offer the Meat Mania: gourmet Italian sausage, meatballs, and pepperoni with bacon on top.
  • The Classic Combo is a classic for a reason: gourmet Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper, and black olives. 
  • The Rosati’s Monster: gourmet Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper, Canadian bacon, meatball, black and green olives, with tomato and bacon on top. 
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The Best Pizza Spot in Chicago 

Rosati’s Pizza of Chicago understands what’s important when it comes to finding the best pizza place: the quality of the food, the customer service, the convenience of the location and hours, and fair prices. 

Rosati’s Pizza of Chicago is a name associated with quality food, quality service, fair prices, and plenty of options. When you’re looking for a deep dish or thin crust pizza in Chicago with the best pizza toppings, choose Rosatis. Our convenient locations Downtown and The Loop have late-night hours and fair prices, making Rostais the best pizza spot in Chicago.

For our pizzas and other dishes, we use vegetables delivered fresh daily and olives grown specifically for Rosati’s in the heart of California. Our gourmet Italian sausage is made daily right here in Chicago using a family recipe that goes back over 55 years. Rosati’s sources our fresh mozzarella from quality dairies in Wisconsin. All of the other ingredients, from our dough to our toppings, are high-quality and authentic. Whatever your opinion is on the best pizza toppings, Rosatis is ready for your order. 

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