To write this post initially, LCFF, LLC was gifted a Lou Malnati’s pizza as well as Crustology pizza crusts. All opinions are our own.
Pizza night seems to please everyone. Different toppings. Different styles. Yet, family pizza night brings everyone together. In our family we love to have pizza night, but getting takeout or delivery is super easy on Mom {and Dad}. What’s your favorite way to enjoy family pizza night? In or Out?
We’ll go through both ways below!
(June 2024) The summer solstice is finally here and Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is kicking off a convenient and value-driven menu, offering an easy way for Wisconsinites to fuel their summer fun. A family-owned company known for bringing people together over its legendary deep dish pizza, Lou Malnati’s will offer special Malnati Meal Deals starting June 20, 2024. The bundles serve four to six people for less than $10 per person and provide an easy summer meal perfect for picnics, tailgates or fun family dinners that don’t require cooking in a hot kitchen.
The Malnati Meal Deal comes in two size options:
- One Pizza Meal Deal
Feeds 4-5 people. Comes with choice of 1 large deep dish cheese pizza or extra large thin crust cheese pizza, 1 appetizer (family house salad, family Caesar salad, medium traditional or boneless wings), 4 chocolate chip Carol’s Cookies.
- Two Pizza Meal Deal
Feeds 6-7 people. Comes with choice of 2 pizzas: 2 medium deep dish cheese or 2 large thin crust cheese, or 1 medium deep dish and 1 large thin crust, 1 appetizer (family house salad, family Caesar salad, medium traditional or boneless wings), 4 chocolate chip Carol’s Cookies.
The Malnati Meal Deal bundles start at less than $10 per person and are available to order online or via the Lou Malnati’s app for carryout and delivery only. A 4-pack of drinks can be added to either meal deal option for just $5.
Patio Dining at Lou’s in Brookfield
For those looking for a dine-outside experience this summer, the patio is now open for the season at Lou’s Brookfield location. Lou’s is the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks on a sunny summer day. While patio seating is available during all of the restaurant’s open hours, happy hour every Monday through Friday from 3–5 p.m. is a great time to visit for food and drink specials. Lou’s patio is dog friendly.
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Lou Malnati’s – the Chicago pizza legend long celebrated for its authentic flavor and buttery-crust deep dish – is reuniting with Mike’s Hot Honey®– America’s original and leading brand of hot honey – to bring pizza lovers nationwide the ultimate collaboration – the Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey Deep Dish Pizza.
Following a record-breaking debut in Lou Malnati’s restaurants earlier this year, and in honor of National Pizza Month, this limited time collab returns to menus starting today, October 3. Now, with an available shipping option through the Tastes of Chicago platform, you can enjoy it from anywhere in the country.
“When we first launched our mouthwatering collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey this past April, we knew that fans of our iconic Chicago-style pizza would experience love at first bite, so we’re bringing it back by popular demand. This time, we’re offering nationwide shipping for your convenience,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. “Mike’s Hot Honey is truly the ultimate condiment for pizza and when paired with our legendary flaky buttery crust, fresh tomato sauce and iconic pizza toppings, its truly a match made in deep dish heaven.”
The perfect marriage of Chicago-style pizza with the hottest honey out of New York City, the Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey pizza – available in deep dish and thin crust at any of Lou Malnati’s 80 locations – features mozzarella, sausage, giardiniera and cupped pepperoni topped with a generous drizzle of sweet and spicy Mike’s Hot Honey. Restaurant guests can also round out their dine-in, takeout or delivery orders with Lou’s traditional or boneless chicken wings smothered in the beloved hot honey.
“We’re excited to reunite with Lou Malnati’s for another round of our incredible collaboration,” said Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey. “Whether you’re a returning fan or tasting the sweet heat flavor for the first time, our hot honey is a must-try on their famed deep dish and thin crust pizzas, as well as wings.”
Family Pizza Night: Idea 1 - Takeout/Delivery
We tried Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria for the first time in July 2021. They have just opened their fourth location in the greater Milwaukee area. The new location, approximately 1,800-square-foot space, will offer carryout and delivery service only, at 2730 N. Grandview Blvd. (at the intersection of Silvernail Rd.).
We called in and ordered take out of “The Lou“, “a pizza so good we gave it his name! Spinach mix (enhanced with garlic, basil & onion), mushrooms and sliced Roma tomatoes covered with three cheeses, on a garlic Buttercrust™.” My girls and I loved it, but boy, was it filling! When they say deep dish, they mean DEEP DISH.
If you want to try it out, you can satisfy your craving for Lou’s award-winning deep dish pizza by choosing easy curbside pick-up, no-contact delivery and drop off catering services.
Fun Facts about Lou Malnati’s:
As the restaurant market continues to be saturated with national chains, Lou Malnati’s – originally opened in Chicago in 1971 – is known for its growing, family-owned and locally operated business model. The Malnati family is famous for their original deep dish pizza and hospitality, and the pizzeria is still owned and operated by second generation family members Marc Malnati, owner, and his brother Rick, owner, Lou Malnati’s sons who proudly carry on the family tradition. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in business this year, Lou Malnati’s currently operates three other Milwaukee area restaurants in Fox Point, Brookfield and Greenfield.
In addition to serving up their famous deep dish, Lou Malnati’s is also well known for giving back to the local communities they serve. The company frequently supports local charities and schools through fundraisers and volunteer involvement. In the Waukesha area, the store has already been actively supporting La Casa De Esperanza. Also, patrons of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts will find Lou Malnati’s on-site at the summer Starry Nights event series kick-off this Friday, July 9. The company looks forward to supporting other local events.
Family Pizza Night: Idea 2 - Make Your Own at Home
I always love sharing products that simplify a process and still allow a fun creative experience for our family! We love making our own pizzas for family pizza night. Unfortunately, the process can be a day long process if you make your own crust. Our family hasn’t found a store bought crust that satisfies our style of pizza, because our family prefers a crispy crust with a good structure to support our favorite toppings! Yum!
Alas, we have finally found the perfect premade pizza crust and pizza seasoning to simplify our family pizza night, Crustology Pizza Crust and Pizza Seasoning made right here in Waukesha County by a brother and sister duo! Ahh, this find excites me so much! Our family usually saved pizza night for a weekend just because of the process of making our own crust. Not anymore!
With Crustology Pizza Crusts we had our family pizza night, midweek. It was quick, easy, and tasty! I was delighted to find that Crustology Pizza Crust and their entire processing facility is peanut and tree nut free! It gives our family peace of mind knowing that our peanut allergy son can enjoy these products safely. The best part is I just ordered our Crustology Pizza crusts and pizza seasonings from their online store, Crustology.com and they were shipped right to our front door. So easy!
Then, when I was grocery shopping I picked up our toppings. Our son is at the age where he likes to be involved in cooking. He was excited to make his own pizza all by himself! We simply added our favorite toppings to our Crustology Pizza Crust and sprinkled the Crustology Pizza Seasoning on top and popped it in the oven. The bake time is only 8-12 minutes to get that perfect crisp, cracker like crust! The entire process of making our own pizzas, including bake time was under 20 minutes! #Winning
“Story Update: As of March 8, 2021 Crustology began selling a gluten free pizza crust that you can order at https://www.crustology.com/
My foodie husband 100% approved of the taste and texture of the Crustology Pizza Crust! We all really loved the pizza seasoning as well. It is the perfect blend of spices to make your families homemade pizzas taste like it came from a pizzeria. The Crustology Pizza Seasoning really kicked up our homemade
pizza experience! I typically use several different spices from the spice cabinet when we make our own pizzas. I have never been able to attain the flavor we did from using Crustoloy’s Pizza Seasoning. Having the pizza seasoning blend on hand was a time and space saver. This will forever be our families go to pizza seasoning!
Crustology: What you Need to Know
Crustology offers three pack pizza crusts in three different flavors for just $12. Choose from The OG, The MicroBrew or The Herb Infused crust flavors. You can store the pizza crust in the refrigerator up to 5 days or longer in the freezer. The crusts come in a convenient resealable bag. If you are looking for some pizza topping inspiration, check Crustology’s social media and website for some inventive pizza recipes.
We at Lake Country Family Fun love supporting our small local businesses especially when it is as good at Crustology Pizza Crusts and Seasoning. We would like to wish siblings Anne and Chris good luck with their new online pizza crust and seasoning venture. Our family is willing to bet it will be a huge success!
Make sure to share photos of your family pizza night with Crustology Pizza Crusts to Lake Country Family Fun’s social media @lakecountryfamilyfun. We love to see the fun you create with your families. And don’t miss out on our
Crustology Pizza Giveaway!
“Story Update: As of March 8, Crustology began selling a gluten free pizza crust that you can order at https://www.crustology.com/
Looks amazing!!!
OMG Sandy, they are so tasty! They really do simplify pizza night! So quick and easy we have even made pizzas randomly for lunch. There pizza seasoning is top notch too! I wont ever use anything else!
I definitely need to look into this for my family! Hopefully I will win the giveaway!
Michelle, they are great to have on hand! My son loves being able to make his own pizza. The best part is you can order online and they are shipped to your front door!