In addition to silencing tummies, restaurants give patrons a rare chance to enjoy meals served by human beings rather than court-appointed butler droids. Enjoy sentient service with today's Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of Chicago-style pizza and drinks at Giordano's. Choose from the locations in Addison, Downers Grove, Mokena, Naperville, Orland Park, and Oswego.

Giordano's menu is loaded with not only its famous deep-dish pies, but also a wide selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pastas. Sliced-meal enthusiasts can choose either thin ($9.25+) or stuffed ($13.45+) crust, which takes a bit longer to cook than its flatter mate but creates a stronger foundation upon which to plant pepperoni blossoms in fertile mozzarella beds. Those in search of less-circular delights can navigate the tasty corners of several classic sandwiches ($7.75–$8.95), including the chicken parmesan and philly beef, as well as pastas ($7.95–$11.45 for small; $10.45–$14.45 for large), such as fettuccini alfredo and mostaccioli. Enjoy your Italian feast with family in one of Giordano's locale's warm dining rooms, or take a hearty pizza to go for a no-fuss picnic or extra-fuss frisbee game.