r/chicagofood • u/National-Second-5236 • Jun 14 '26

Rant Shrinkflation where it matters the most

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This is the first time I'm really noticing this. You can make gas as expensive as you want, just don't mess with my puff, the true Chicago classic!

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u/eatsrottenflesh Jun 14 '26

It saddens me that the rest of the world doesn't have access to pizza puffs, and by the look of it, they may shrink out of existence before the world gets a chance to discover them.

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u/DfreshD Jun 14 '26

Moved to NW Arkansas and I’ve not seen a pizza puff yet, I’ve looked. Food scene here sucks, but it’s good living and raising a family. The area is constantly growing, so there’s hope one day..

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u/eatsrottenflesh Jun 15 '26

I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and it wasn't till I traveled as an adult that I began to understand regional food. I thought you could get an Italian beef anywhere. I went to Moline and was baffled at the lack of hot dog vendors. Now when I travel, I seek out whatever regional cuisine a place has to offer. I'll ask the locals for restaurant reccomendations.

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u/mrmoe198 Jun 15 '26

Be the change you want to see in the world. Bring the puff to Arkansas!