Giordano’s, the Chicago chain known for its stuffed deep-dish pies, quietly leveled up the Twin Cities pizza game on Thursday, July 16, when it opened a new outpost at Mall of America. The Bloomington restaurant, perched on Level 3 South, marked the debut with a ribbon cutting and a hybrid setup that blends full sit-down service with a grab-and-go counter and exclusive branded merch. Company officials say the spot will bring roughly 80 jobs across front- and back-of-house roles.
In a press release from Giordano’s, the company laid out the game plan for the new shop: the full lineup of signature stuffed deep-dish pizzas alongside tavern-style and thin-crust options, plus salads, sandwiches and desserts. The release also flagged a couple of firsts for the chain, including self-service ordering kiosks and a dedicated grab-and-go area built for the mall’s brisk pace, and noted that the Bloomington opening follows the brand’s recent Washington, D.C. debut.
Grand Opening At Mall Of America
Local coverage from KSTP captured the ribbon-cutting and confirmed that the new Giordano’s is parked near the south food court on the mall’s third level. The station reported that this is the chain’s second Minnesota location and that the build is tailored for mall life, with traditional tables for lingering and faster options for shoppers hustling between stores.
Why The Mall Matters
The Mall of America is treating the arrival as more than just another place to grab a slice. In a statement, Mall of America officials framed Giordano’s as part of a broader effort to grow its roster of national dining names and said the brand will be introduced to the mall’s millions of annual visitors. The restaurant is pegged to Level 3 South and is positioned to round out a lineup that already mixes full-service dining rooms with quick-serve concepts.
What Shoppers Can Expect
Bring Me The News highlighted the restaurant’s grab-and-go station and a spread of retail merchandise, including shirts and other branded gear, aimed squarely at Mall of America’s heavy foot traffic. The outlet placed the new Giordano’s at the south end of the third floor, a short walk from several of the mall’s better-known dining anchors.
Giordano’s own locations page now lists Mall of America as “Now Open,” and the company is steering would-be diners to its website for menus and ordering details. Giordano’s says the MOA shop is designed to blend more than 50 years of Chicago pizza tradition with modern convenience features that fit a major mall environment.
