Danny’s Pizza

Danny’s Pizza is the Dalton family’s pizzeria at 231 Douglas Avenue in downtown Elgin, a place locals call Danny’s on Douglas. The family dates the business to 1968, when Danny and Sandy Dalton opened their first restaurant in Chicago, and four generations have since had a hand in the kitchen. The pies are Chicago-style, thin crust and deep dish, with a sausage made specially for the restaurant and a sauce that is not too sweet. The room doubles as a bar with a wide beer list, live music nights, a patio and a free lot, and the staff take large party bookings and catering orders.

What to know

• The family business dates to 1968, when Danny and Sandy Dalton opened their first restaurant in Chicago; four generations have worked in the business since.
• The address is 231 Douglas Avenue, two blocks from the Chicago Street Metra station.
• Thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas are made to order with sausage produced for the restaurant.
• The pizzeria has a full bar, a patio, live music and events, and free parking.
• Catering and large group bookings are available, and online ordering runs through Toast.