The true Chicago pizza that is more ubiquitous in the region than deep dish is Tavern style pizza. It is a cracker style crust, sweeter sauce, cheese to edge of the crust, and cut in squares. It also best well-baked. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/real-chicago-pizza-tavern-s... Check it out next time your in Chicago.
Chicago pizza and its dip dish really on the other hand, was one of the biggest deception of my life ^^
But i’ll definitely agree - i find your typical usa pizza (HUGE crust, terrible ingredients) impossible to enjoy ;p