Dough Rising on Broadway: Milly's Pizza Lands in Lake View as New Apartments Reshape the Neighborhood

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lake View · April 15, 2026

Lake View's Broadway corridor is serving up a double helping of exciting news this week — one for your taste buds, and one for the neighborhood's long-term future.

First, the pizza: Milly's Pizza In The Pan, widely celebrated as one of Chicago's most beloved pan pizza makers, has opened a new location at 3409 N. Broadway. Owner Robert Maleski launched Milly's in 2020 after being laid off during the pandemic, growing the concept from a Logan Square ghost kitchen into a North Side institution known for its caramelized, cheese-edged crusts and tangy tomato sauce. The new Lakeview outpost offers more seating than previous locations and introduces a limited Detroit-style pizza menu — a first for the brand. For neighbors who've been waiting for a slice closer to home, the wait is over.

Meanwhile, on the development front, a major new residential project is taking shape nearby. Developer Mavrek and CCB have announced plans to build apartments at the former Ann Sather flagship location on Belmont Avenue — splitting the project into two smaller buildings to better navigate today's financing environment while still addressing strong demand in this sought-after North Side neighborhood.

From fresh pizza to fresh construction, Broadway is buzzing. Head over to Milly's at 3409 N. Broadway and show some love to one of Chicago's most inspiring small business success stories!

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/petite-edith-is-open-millys-pizza-expands-and-other-north-side-restaurant-news/
2. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-estate/commercial/ccb-mavrek-lakeview-apartments-ann-sather-20260408/