Milly’s Pizza In The Pan Owner Plans Thin-Crust Restaurant in Chicago
Robert Maleski, the owner of Milly’s Pizza In The Pan, is opening a new thin-crust pizza restaurant named Jake’s Place in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood, located at 4159 N. Western Ave. in the former Armand’s Pizzeria space. The new spot…
Chicago, IL, October 16, 2026 —
Robert Maleski, owner of Milly’s Pizza In The Pan, is preparing to open a second pizza restaurant in Chicago. The new restaurant, Jake’s Place, is planned for 4159 N. Western Ave. in the city’s North Center neighborhood, in the former Armand’s Pizzeria space.
The concept is set to differ from the pan pizzas associated with Milly’s. Jake’s Place aims to serve pizza with a crispy, cracker-thin crust, according to the information provided about the opening. The summary does not specify additional menu items or describe how the restaurant’s offerings will compare beyond the crust style.
Jake’s Place is slated to open in early December. The year and a specific opening date were not provided, so the timing remains limited to that estimate. The available information also does not state whether the restaurant has begun service or provide details about operating hours, prices, staffing or seating.
The opening brings Maleski’s pizza business into a new format while keeping the project in Chicago. Milly’s is identified with pan pizza, while Jake’s Place is being developed around a thinner, crispier style. No further information was provided about the decision to open the restaurant, the renovation of the former pizzeria space or plans for the location after opening.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly DeVore on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
