Fat Boyz Pizza & Stuff Has 'Best Pizza Around': Best Of 2025

MINOOKA, IL — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Minooka through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Linda Bean, who nominated Carrie at Fat Boyz Pizza & Stuff in Minooka. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Carrie at Fat Boyz Pizza & Stuff in Minooka

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

She is always a joy to be around.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Every Tuesday at Fat Boyz is half-priced pizza for eating in. We try not to miss it! They have the best pizza around. We're always greeted by Carrie, and she always makes it a very fun, and delicious experience!

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for being you! I wish you and Fat Boyz every success!

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

I love the kindness and helpful nature of the people in our village.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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