Uber eats is trash! I'm from Los Angeles on a work trip and have been wanting to try Black Sheep because of Dave Portnoys pizza review. I was extremely excited. I ordered thru Uber eats and the delivery driver decided to take his sweet time to deliver the pizza. As I waiting in the lobby of my hotel for him, I saw him pull up to my hotel and he sat in his car for nearly 10 minutes doing God knows what as he left his vehicle. He slowly walked towards the entrance of the hotel holding my pizza while on his phone laughing. I'm pretty sure he was on Instagram. Seen a very funny post while my pizza is getting colder and colder. I contacted Uber eats and they told me it wasn't their problem. I would have to contact the restaurant. So I did and I got in contact with Emily. She was so helpful. Very respectful and showed so much urgency for my concern. I told her I'm pretty sure this pizza is delicious. However, Uber eats told me it wasn't their problem. It was a restaurant's problem. Emily helped me by calling Uber eats herself and they told her I should call Uber eats myself so they can refund me well, Uber eats policy is if the food is cold it's not their problem. Even though I didn't get a hot pizza, with the amazing customer service Emily delivered, I will absolutely be coming back to try a hot pie from Black sheep. Thank you so much Emily for being awesome! read more

Black Sheep Pizza is a great spot in the North Loop, especially if you are dining with a group. The space is absolutely huge with tons of indoor seating and a great amount of outdoor seating as well. It has a lively but comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal. The staff was friendly and service was impressively quick from start to finish. We started with the app bread, which was super good and a great way to kick off the meal. I decided to order two pizzas and split both in half, which let me try four different varieties. It was definitely the right move. The bacon and golden pineapple pizza was one of my favorites. It was refreshing, had a nice little kick, and further confirmed that pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza. The lemon ricotta with goat cheese was also tasty, but the cheese was so rich that it started to dry out my mouth after a couple of slices. The meatball and ricotta pizza was a classic done really well. The meatballs were especially flavorful and clearly high quality. My favorite of the four was the hot salami and chili pepper pizza. It was absolutely divine with just enough heat, and the salami was perfectly crisped. The only downside to the pizzas was the crust. It was very thin, which made it difficult to hold all the toppings without them sliding off. There also was not much sauce, which made some bites feel a little dry. Overall, Black Sheep delivers creative and delicious pizzas in a fun atmosphere with fast, friendly service. Despite a few issues with the breading of the pizzas, I would definitely come back to try even more of the menu. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Bacon and golden pineapple and lemon ricotta with goat cheese - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I'm not sure how this pizza place gets any stars. The pizzas here are always dry like not enough cheese or old cheese I'm unsure. The crust is hard and their sausage tastes really weird, not even edible. Their other meats taste old, it's gross. So whenever I got a pizza here, I would always get the meatball one because all their other meats taste super weird. Like old or something. There are so many better pizza places in the North Loop so this place would be dead last if I ever wanted a pizza. I would say: Red Rabbit pizza is #1 in the NL.Then, Tono's. I would get a pizza at The Loop over pizza here at this place any day, at least it's not dry. Other pizza places, Broadway Pizza, Hometown Pizza, Pizza Luce just outside the NL are fab too. The Snack Bar pizza was my fav but they closed. The #1 pizza in the state is Joey Nova's in Excelsior. The sausage there is the best. Waste of money here. Not worth it. read more

Black Sheep is a sparsely decorated, almost industrial space that could benefit from some more investment in decor. It's not an unpleasant space, but it doesn't have much charm or character. It took a bit for us to get a server, but the food came quickly after ordering. We really enjoyed our mocktail! The meatball and ricotta pizza was good too, although it would have been much better with more sauce. The 12" was the perfect size to split between two people. read more

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Parking: Paid street or Paid parking ramp. (We paid $7 for a close ramp) Ambiance: There really wasn't any... it was actually really disappointing. There really isn't decor, it's located in what feels like a basement that is poorly lit. It felt borderline uncomfortable. Service: we had lovely servers and the hostess did great us and thank us for coming in. No complaints there. Food: my friends got the cheese bread and said it was good, it was just a small portion. My boyfriend and I got a regular pepperoni and the number 11. Neither were amazing. We will say we felt it was better than Mothership pizza and Pig ate my pizza. The crust here is good but not as good as OG ZAZA. Where they lost us was the toppings. They just lacked flavor. I'm sure that's a hot take, but how we felt. With this being a popular spot, give them a try and see for yourself. We however will not be back. read more

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Delicious pizza in downtown Minneapolis. Basement, dive-ish feel that is worth trying out. We enjoyed our pizza and appetizer and only reason I didn't give 5 stars was obnoxious large group seated at the table near the door and confusion on what constitutes a $5 vodka martini. Still would return and recommend. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Happy Hour food menu - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We came in for a team dinner we were 8 people and ordered 4 pizzas. The service was quick and the pizzas were amazing! The Persian one was the best out of all of them, try it! The place was a little loud apparently it was Trivia night which was kinda annoying as the mic was wayyyy too loud and we had to talk over it. Only one bathroom available the other one was out of order which was a bit annoying but fine. read more

This was my second visit to Black Sheep and it didn't disappoint! All 3 pizzas we got were flavorful, and each person in our group had a different favorite. Service was fantastic from the moment we walked through the door. The restaurant is also decorated for the holidays and feels so festive! We ordered: - persian beef, tomato, feta, and harissa (my fave, great spices) - hot honey, smoked chicken, red onion, and pickled peppers (rich flavors) - hot salami and dried chili peppers (generous amount of salami and a bit of a kick) Parking in the North Loop can be challenging! Meters, street parking, and ramps are available, but plan for extra time to park on weekends. read more

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Black Sheep was the first meal we had on our trip to Minneapolis and a 20-minute walk from our hotel. We picked it because it was one of the few restaurants open after 9pm in our vicinity that served both drinks and a full food menu. Our server was wonderful, so warm, super friendly, and set the tone for our entire trip. We ordered a small pizza with half cheese and half pepperoni. It was a thin crust but super tasty, the sauce was delicious, and cheese was perfectly salty and greasy. We also ordered the ricotta and crackers appetizer. It was a generous scoop of whipped ricotta topped with what tasted like an orange marmalade and honey mixture served with homemade crispy crackers out of their pizza dough. I loved it and just wish they provided an extra side of the honey mixture. I should've asked but didn't think of it until I was halfway through. The combination of sweet, creamy, and savory hit the spot. We also ordered a couple of rounds of beer and cider to wash everything down with. It was pretty quiet after 9pm on a Thursday but the music was playing and there were enough people in the restaurant to give it some life. I can't say enough about our server. He really did set the mark that I compared other restaurants to. Thanks for making us feel welcome and at home. read more

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Last year, I wrote a review based on the location on Nicollet (Eat Street). I reported that I didn't feel the quality was nearly up to the standards as their downtown location on Washington. Shortly after I wrote that review, the location closed (as did the one in St. Paul). I had been to the downtown location many times, and always found it to be high quality, good service, and great ambiance. However, I started going to the Nicollet location because parking was so much easier there. I decided to give the downtown location another try and see if it lived up to the standards that I remembered before I started going to the other location. It did! The pizza was great, the service was great, and the inside of the restaurant was fun and inviting. I started going to Black Sheep when it opened in 2008, seventeen years ago. They have maintained their product, expanded their menu, and most importantly, expanded their space. My original gripe was that it was very difficult to get a table because of the limited seating. As soon as they expanded, that concern disappeared. We split the House Salad. Since we remembered how large it was, we actually split the side salad, which was more than enough if you are also ordering pizza. It comes with a tangy dressing that my wife craves. I had a half of a shrimp skewer which included four shrimp, with a cilantro dressing, some sort of vegetable salad. We also ordered a half pepperoni, half cheese large pizza. Because Black Sheep uses as coal-fired oven, it was nicely charred on the crust, had great "leopard spotting" on the bottom. The pepperoni had that great charred edges. All in all, the quality was high and the pizza was tasty. Honestly, I would have rated this a solid five stars and the ding is not the restaurant's fault, but it still counts towards the overall experience. When they opened in 2008, finding a place to park on the street was a piece of cake. However, over the years, the North Loop area has really expanded, in terms of new apartments an explosion of restaurants. and the nearby Twins stadium. Now, finding a parking space is like winning the lottery. I don't mind driving downtown or even paying for parking. But frankly, when you factor in the issue with finding a spot to park, it's really not worth it to me, which is sad, because there are great restaurants like Blacks Sheep, as well as other nearby restaurants. read more

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Black Sheep had solid coal-fire pizza with generous portions, and I enjoyed it. The ambiance was great--kind of like an elevated dive bar--with festive Christmas decorations that added a nice touch. The service was great. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a casual and fun pizza restaurant. read more

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Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza is fantastic! The coal-fired crust has the perfect amount of char and crunch. I loved the sausage and ricotta pizza--the toppings were incredibly fresh. The bar area is also very stylish. Great spot for a relaxed dinner and a cocktail! read more

The vibe is chill in here - and they serve drinks and food. The GF pizza is super good - my friends even enjoyed it! Our server was also very attentive and made sure our order came quickly! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Gluten Free Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of THE best pizzas. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Most definitely. Have loved this pizza for many year and they never disappoint. read more

I stopped in yesterday for their pizza special and I'm so glad I did. The service was great and the pizza was amazing. I can't wait to eat the leftovers haha! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - #3 HOT SALAMI & DRIED CHILI PEPPER - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you've ever heard of Blaze Pizza, I would say Black Sheep is pretty similar to that. Came here for lunch and it was a bit hard to find the entrance if I'm being honest. I feel like a lot of stores in Minneapolis especially in the north loop kind of have a double-door apartment entrance space situation so I was a bit confused on how to get into the store. The space was huge on the inside and even had a jukebox pay machine which was super cool. - Meatball, Ricotta & Garlic - I know this is the most popular option but I think this is actually a pretty mediocre flavored pizza. I wish the meatballs had more flavor to them and think there should've been some sort of vinegar based ingredient to balance it all out. I will say that the crust is absolutely phenomenal and the bread area was genuinely my favorite part. - Hot Honey, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion & Pickled Peppers - I liked this pizza quite a bit as the flavors balanced out each other very well. Also it was extremely loaded and all the ingredients were even spread which I appreciated. I ordered the 12 inch pizza but ended up having half of it as leftovers so I would say if you're not too hungry, 2 people could share one! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - (LEFT) Hot Honey, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion, and Pickled Peppers (RIGHT) Meatball, Ricotta, and Garlic - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food (4/5): Great pizza that is unfortunately very pricy and does not hold up to NY/NJ pizza standards. I liked their slice with the chicken and a bunch of toppings. Service (5/5): Very friendly and helpful. Ambiance (5/5): Very nice environment to hangout in. They have one of those digital jukeboxes you can control the music for a price. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fantastic pizza place in the North Loop area. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. We enjoyed what seems to be a brand new deck for outdoor seating on the last summer weekend. Server Dominic was great - friendly, attentive, and provided great recommendations. The pizza, cooked in a coal fired oven was outstanding. All ate thin crust, but don't let that fool you- the crust was great and stood up well to the generous portions of toppings. We got 3 of the 12" pizzas, knowing we'd be bringing home leftovers. Both my husband and I loved the #11 Persian Beef With Tomato, Feta & Harissa. Next for me was the #4 Meatball, Ricotta & Garlic, followed closely by the #5 Fennel Sausage, Hot Salami, Onion & Cracked Green Olives. To drink, the Sangria Primavera was perfect for a summer evening. Will definitely be back!! read more

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This place was great! Food was delicious. We had a large party and ordered all kinds of appetizers and nothing disappointed. All the drinks we ordered were ok but always depends on bartenders. Lastly everyone got a make your own pizza and that was the way to go. I got pepperoni, arugula, feta and smoked mozzarella. Divine!! read more

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Love-a pizza place with a good cheese pull! This place has really good pizzas. They have a variety of different pizzas. You can try located downtown, pretty cool atmosphere and friendly service. read more

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Was downtown having a night out and didnt realize how late Black sheep served pizza. Decided to go grab a bite cause almost everything else on that side of town was closed. Me and my date went in and ordered a pizza to go. She had never been and I had only been once before. Chill spot for food and drinks. The staff was very friendly and food came out pretty quick. She said it was the best pizza she ever had and I also enjoyed it. I dont think they served by the slice, other than that, a great go to for late night pizza. read more

Black Sheep is great for a late night slice! You can sit up at the bar and get a slice from 9-12 I believe. We did get a chance to go here once for dinner and the espresso Martini was really good the pizza sauce was a little too sweet for us and we wish it was a little more done. It is great how you can customized any pizza it allows for my and my boyfriend both get what we want. We will be back! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Half mushroom and half pineapple - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This is a top-tier pizza establishment. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with a warm smile from the staff--and often seated quickly, or with a wait that's absolutely worth it. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, setting the perfect tone for an enjoyable dining experience. The pizza, salads, and thoughtfully paired wines are nothing short of exceptional. I highly recommend the Brandborg Pinot Noir alongside the chopped salad and pepperoni pizza--it's a perfect combination for a memorable date night. We come here for the outstanding food, and we keep coming back because of the consistently amazing customer service. Well done! read more

Nice spot on north loop for very tasty coal fired pizza. Appetizers are also worth a try. Highly recommend. It's a good spot to hang out with friends for a night out and service is nice and fast. read more

Went late night on a Saturday right before they closed for the night. I was surprised they served drinks & food right up until closing. We had a decent sized group to where they had to combine tables for us. The staff were nice & super attentive. Almost everyone ordered pizza & a few ppl ordered drinks. Everything came out pretty quick. I like that they weren't pushy or upset that we were there so close to closing time (we did leave before official closing). I personally only ordered a slice of cheese pizza, it was good. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Cheese pizza by the slice - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best pizza in MN. Service was fantastic, thank you Riley for the great service! Our new favorite pizza spot. Great Happy Hour deals as well. See you soon! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Pepperoni, banana pepper, goat cheese and hot honey - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Absolutely trash. Hours of operation are til 11pm. Here at 10:20 and the bar is half full with customers and refused to serve us.

Was torn about where to order dinner from on my last night in Minneapolis, and, since I had a craving for pizza, opted for Black Sheep after seeing it recommended a couple times. I can't really speak to the ambience of the restaurant itself (I ordered for delivery via DoorDash), but the pizza didn't really impress me. Maybe my expectations were too high after seeing it recommended multiple times? No idea. Either way, my "build your own" pizza (fennel sausage, feta, golden pineapple, oyster mushrooms, and kalamata olives) + chop salad with dressing on the side arrive pretty promptly... but I was kind disappointed on the cook on the pizza. The middle seemed undercooked, and the crust was way too crunchy (there was none of that "chew" that's so delightful when biting into a well-made, coal-fired pizza). Also, the fennel sausage didn't really seem to have much of any flavor? So sad. Now, maybe the fact that I ordered pineapple on my pizza will mean a good portion of folks dismiss this review entirely (and you know what? #SorryNotSorry ), but the pizza from Black Sheep just didn't live up to the hype I saw online. I had ordered from a different pizza place while in Minneapolis as well, and I should have just ordered from them again. Hindsight is 20/20 though, amirite? read more

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I love black sheep! We ordered from Uber eats, as one is not close to us. We love the mushroom pizza it's always a must order for us, it does not need a sauce, with all the umami from the mushrooms and fresh garlic you won't even miss the meat. We had the fennel and sausage pizza as well, great pizza, another favorite is the meatball and ricotta pizza. I suggest getting a few 12in pies to try several of their combos. The Stormking wings are a must try, perfectly smoked, moist and nice crisp on the skin. If your not close to a black sheep, Uber eats is a great option or grab some as your going through the air port. read more

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Tried take out for a couple pizzas and they were delicious! We tried the oyster mushroom, smoked mozzarella, rosemary and garlic and the Persian beef with tomato, feta, and harissa. Excited to go back to the other items on the menu. Service was quick and easy to pick up. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - 12'' PERSIAN BEEF, TOMATO, FETA & HARISSA - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Third time in a row I've disagreed with portnoy's ratings now. Service was excellent so that's why I'm not going lower than 3 stars, as well as the chopped salad. Cheese pizza is good, but the pepperoni pizza is not my style, because the pepperoni tasted like beef jerky in the sense that it's got a beef jerky "tang." Meatballs were overcooked on our pizza and for the other two couples who ordered them as a side. Sauce and dough are tasty for the pizza, but it is similar to Sicilian oven or anthony's pizza in south Florida. The kids said they preferred dominos pizza, despite them being accustomed to eating coal-fired pizza. Very well run operation in my opinion though, and they can accommodate big families read more

Very good wood fired pizza! Great service! Great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Nice selection of pizza options but build your own if needed. We also tried the meatball appetizer and it definitely tasted like grandma's! Highly recommend! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Build your own sausage, pep, mushroom, onion! Yum - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Every time my son is at Children's for treatment he demands we order from Black Sheep. Even when be has no appetite for other foods he will scarf down a Black Sheep pie. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We ordered takeout from this Black Sheep location. The pizza was horrific, much worse than the last time. The only solace was the woman on the phone, and serving the front broke the world's record for saying more "perfects" in the least amount of time. It was remarkable. "My name is Philip." "Perfect!" "I want a cheese and pepperoni." "Perfect!" "I lost my eye in the war." "Perfect!" "My dog has rabies." "Perfect!" She should be on permanent display at the Smithsonian. read more

Always a stellar experience. The pizza crust has the perfect crispness and a bit of smokiness and the toppings, sauce, and cheese, slaaaaay. Did the hot honey, smoked chicken, red onions, and pickled peppers pizza. Chefs, flipping, kiss. I want and need more. Like tomorrow, and the day after, and day after that. Also tried the half spicy lamb sausage on arugula... why. Why was it so good. Made it this far and have never been? Go do yourself a favor and indulge in some flavor - from black sheep. Thank me later. read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - 16" HOT HONEY, SMOKED CHICKEN, RED ONION & PICKLED PEPPERS - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gtfo if you're not obsessed with this food. I came in thinking pizza only, but the appetizers are to be desired just as much, if not more. Our service was great, just easy and friendly with nice employees. The entrance is a bit confusing, as it's inside another building. Once you get in, it's chill pizza vibes with a full bar. My favorite part- I know, crazy to say, but the oven roasted veggies. Holy moly, get it. Nice hot veggies (mushrooms, cherry tomato. Red potato, onion) with feta cheese and peppery arugula. The chicken skewer was out of this world too. Perfectly cooked, charred, dark meat chicken. My pizza was so good. They have premade, unique and fun pizza and a build your own options. Mine was basically a spicy cheese. We all got our own pizzas and everyone was obsessed. Toppings are nice and thinly sliced, chewy but thin crust. I think, lastly, I'd recommend eating in. I'd hate for someone to not get the full experience of the fresh and hot food with delivery. read more

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Great food and service. Lots of staff. Pretty dim inside but adds to the vibe. Was a great place to meet and fuel up prior to heading to acme. read more

It's been awhile since we've eaten here - so glad we went back. The pizza is amazing! Had a large pep and the house salad. Coal fire tends to get things a little more done than I prefer however this had just the right amount of char. The pepperoni is so tasty and cut paper thin. Oh so good! Service was good and for a Sat night we got right in. Things that didn't go so well...parking, always an issue in this area. Bathroom was out of toilet paper. Cancelled our last round of drinks because they were taking forever. Ordered them while we were still eating and were still waiting after our left overs were boxed up and ready to go. Not sure what the issue was but our server happily removed them from our bill. If you like Mule type drinks- the MN Mule is delightful! read more

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza - Large Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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You ever have a meal that from the first bite you knew you were going to love everything? That was our experience at Black Sheep recently and the only question I had was why did it take so long for us to return to this spot. We started with bread and marinara dip. The combination of warm, freshly baked bread and the flavorful marinara sauce was simply delicious. You may think you only need the bread but you don't. You NEED the marinara too. For our pizza selections we tried the meatball ricotta pizza and the pepperoni. Both were amazing. Both we're full of toppings, but still light and easy to eat, and bursting with flavor. We almost finished everything, but luckily had a few pieces left to take home and extend the experience. I have to mention that the service was also great. Moses was our waiter and he made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. He was friendly and attentive. Black Sheep Pizza is a top pizza spot in Minneapolis! read more

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A group of 6 from our office ate here for lunch. Food was delicious but service was lacking. Great pizza including GF options, and non-pizza also delicious. 4 stars vs 5 because the service was so bad. The place was empty yet our server was mostly absent. One meal arrived then we waited and waited for the other meals which was awkward. Most of us had to take our food to go because after an hour we had to return to the office for meetings. Waters and iced teas sat empty with no refill offer. Our server was nonchalant and not attentive, but she was also not busy. I'll stick to delivery for lunch and evening visits where there is a better vibe. read more