Vero Chicago Pizza

The Valley’s best Chicago deep-dish has come to San Tan Valley. The concept’s fourth East Valley pizzeria is taking over the former Ironwood Pub & Grill on the northeast corner of Ironwood and Ocotillo. Vero (formerly Buddyz) made its Arizona debut in Queen Creek in 2013, leading a parade of well-known Windy City pizzerias – including Lou Malnati’s, Gino’s East, and Giordano’s – into the Valley. Vero has been the most successful, adding busy locations in Gilbert in 2021 and Ahwatukee in 2017. The menu offers 18 “landmark” pizzas name-checking Chicagoland attractions, such as the Sears Tower, Daley Plaza, Dearborn Station, Rush Street, and Soldier Field. Pizzas come in three styles: thin crust, butter