Pizza, Pies & Play Balls: Milly's Pizza Opens in Lake View Just in Time for Cubs Season

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lake View · March 14, 2026

Lake View's food scene is serving up a fresh slice of excitement this March, and the timing couldn't be more perfect. Milly's Pizza In The Pan — one of Chicago's most celebrated pan pizza makers — is opening a brand-new location right in the heart of the neighborhood. The new shop is landing at 3409 N. Broadway, with a mid-March opening targeted by owner Robert Maleski. The Lake View outpost promises more seating than Milly's other locations and will also debut a limited menu of Detroit-style pizzas, a first for the beloved brand. Maleski launched Milly's in 2020 after being laid off during the pandemic, and what began as a Logan Square ghost kitchen quickly earned a devoted following for its deeply flavored, caramelized-edge pan pizzas inspired by Chicago pizza legend Burt Katz.

The timing is no accident — Cubs Opening Day is just around the corner, and the Wrigleyville energy is already building. At a recent East Lakeview Neighbors meeting, Chicago Cubs representatives revealed that Cubs Charities supported 18 Lakeview-area schools and donated over $400,000 in tickets to community groups and nonprofits last year, with major improvements around Wrigley Field also in the pipeline ahead of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game.

Whether you're a pizza fanatic, a Cubs die-hard, or just a proud neighbor soaking up the neighborhood's momentum, there's never been a better time to explore Lake View's Broadway corridor. Keep an eye on Milly's social channels for the official opening date — and start planning your pre-game slice.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/petite-edith-is-open-millys-pizza-expands-and-other-north-side-restaurant-news/
2. https://eastlakeview.org/blog/2026/03/12/march-2026-meeting-minutes/