STL style pizza is awful.

I disagree that Chicago style is deep dish. I feel like that's a common misconception. Name a famous Chicago pizzeria, Giordanos, Carmens, Unos, Gino's, etc. They are known for their stuffed pizza, not deep dish. I guess deep dish is a Chicago thing too, Lou Malnatti's and Pequod's don't have stuffed IIRC, but are famous for their deep dish.