Last Slice: Lincoln Park's Beloved Max and Issy's Pizzeria to Close After Nearly Two Decades on Diversey

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lincoln Park · March 6, 2026

Lincoln Park is preparing to say a heartfelt goodbye to one of its most cherished neighborhood staples. Max and Issy's Pizzeria, the beloved New York-style pizza joint at 1028 W. Diversey Parkway, announced this week that it will serve its final customers on March 28 — closing the book on nearly two decades of neighborhood memories.

Co-owner Chris Latchford, who also owns the building, shared that the decision came after receiving an offer to purchase the property, and said the timing felt right to move on. What began as an Irish pub before transforming into a go-to spot for classic New York-style pies became a true fixture of Diversey corridor life — the kind of place where regulars knew the menu by heart and first dates turned into anniversaries.

With March 28 as the final day, Lincoln Park neighbors still have a few precious weeks to stop in for one last slice and raise a glass to co-owners Latchford and Patrick Berger for nearly 20 years of feeding the community. Whether you're a longtime regular or have always meant to stop by, now is the moment. Head to 1028 W. Diversey Parkway and show Max and Issy's the send-off it deserves — because great neighborhood spots like this are worth celebrating, right up to the very last bite.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/04/max-and-issys-pizzeria-to-close-after-2-decades-in-lincoln-park/