Rockford Is Divided Over the Best Thin Crust Pizza in Town

Someone on NextDoor must’ve been really hungry when they asked this question.

Little did they know they would be reigniting a debate that has been raging for some time in the Rockford area.

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The Great Rockford Thin Crust Pizza Debate: Who Really Makes the Best?

We’re not just talking about who makes the best pizza in Rockford. This is about who’s got the best thin, crispy crust in town.

It’s that kind of question that gets the pizza lover in me fired up and just a little hungry.

That’s because there are plenty of fantastic options that will cover that “thin crispy crust” pizza need.

The first answer, and what appears to be one of the most agreed-upon, is Maciano’s. With two locations in the Rockford area, it’s hard to dispute their excellence when it comes to thin-crust pizza.

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Maciano's Pizza: The Top Answer for Thin Crust in Rockford

Gerry’s Pizza over on East State Street also gets a lot of shoutouts from the cracker-crust fans.

Giuseppe’s, Pino’s on Main, Napoli’s, and even some of the big chains like Papa John’s, Casey’s, and Giordano’s got a few nods too.

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You’d think pizza would be the one thing we could all agree on, right? Yeah, not a chance.

Maciano's vs. Gerry's: Where Do You Stand on Rockford's Best Thin-Crust Pizza?

If you ask me, it’s a tough call. I’d say it’s a toss-up between Maciano’s and Gerry’s.

If you had to pick one for the best thin-crust pizza, which would it be?