So good! The pesto pizza is to die for. I have never had pesto that good before!! The honey and salami was my second fav and then the black and white. I would 100% get them all again but now I need to come back and try all the different pizzas since these were so good! read more

Coalfire - Pistachio Pesto Honey & Salami Black & White - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We swung by Coalfire for a friend's bday party. We were a huge group and this place was able to accommodate us all. The service was fast but the servers were slightly rude. Maybe they were just overwhelmed by the big group or maybe because it was a little late, idk. I will give them the benefit of the doubt. The ambience was that of an authentic rustic pizza place. The main highlight is definitely the coalfire pizzas. We were hungry and went straight to pizzas. We tried the vegan pesto pizza and the pistachio pesto pizza. The pistachio pizza was mind blowing! The pesto with the honey drizzle and the greatest paired so well with the sausage. We literally devoured the pizza in minutes! Such a great place to try rustic coal fire pizzas! A must visit! read more

Two words: MEATBALL. DIP. It's like a meatball sub, but a meatball sub that you want to have children with, to grow old alongside, to be your very best friend. I'm not joking that this was the best meatball sandwich I have ever eaten. The meatballs are incredible. The cheese is plentiful. You think it's on boring ole bread? Think again. It's on delicious soft garlic bread. The marinara sauce is served on the side (hence why it is called a dip), and this is an excellent decision because it prevents the bread from becoming soggy. The sauce is also very flavorful with just a little kick and really adds some delicious tomatoey flavor to this meatball sandwich. So what I'm saying is: get the meatball dip. Hell, get 5! I won't judge you. But don't, DEFINITELY don't promise your boyfriend half of it for later because that sandwich will taunt you all day. You're gonna want to eat the whole thing and YOU SHOULD NOT SHARE! Moving on....ordered takeout for lunch- the aforementioned holy meatball dip, the house salad, the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza, and a slice of pie. This was part of a really good restaurant week deal. Not sure if they still have the deal, but I hope so because I want to order again. The salad was surprisingly good for how simple it is, the radishes and pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch and the dressing is fresh and tangy. The pizza was good- I'm not a huge fan of this style pizza (I don't really like the burned spots) but I enjoyed this. The whipped ricotta and fresh basil were delicious. And finally, the pie was a slice of citrus pie from Bang Bang pie. The takeout was packaged really nicely and my order was ready right on time and handed over by some super friendly servers! If you take anything from this review, it's that you should get the meatball dip. Preferably now. read more

Coalfire - Meatball dip, Pepperoni & Whipped Ricotta pizza (ricotta on side for takeout), house salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When most people think of pizza... "Chicago" is almost a ubiquitous word that you have to include, I mean Deep Dish was invented here and these facts are not in dispute. NOTE: The secret to our beloved Chicago favorites is "the water" which was told to me by an owner of an iconic Chicago favorite establishment who has built a multimillion dollar business serving deep dish pizza... I trust his words implicitly because you can't get it quite right anywhere else on the planet! We were ready to go off the beaten path and try something fresh and adventurous. I've tasted wood burning oven pizza but something about the word "coalfire" got my attention so we decided to dine at Coalfire. Coalfire did not disappoint. At Coalfire, you will first find prompt and courteous service from a staff eager to please their guest's. The atmosphere is rustic and elegant with exposed brick and steel beams making for a classic Chicago venue. On the menu is pizza... but much more than that as each selection is made with presentation pride and a meticulous combination of ingredients that is sure to please regardless of which menu item you choose. It was 9:00 pm and we didn't get the feeling that some 10pm kitchen closing places give you - quite the contrary... they were still greeting and seating people with a smile at 9:50. This was a light dinner for us so we skipped appetizers and ordered the Vegan Pesto which is an absolutely mouthwatering combination of pistachio pesto, spinach, garlic, crimini, and cherry tomato's. If there is a word to describe fresher than fresh then that's what I would use to describe the carefully selected and perfectly cooked ingredients that together formed an outstanding combination of flavors without any one of them crowding out the other. We also ordered a plain cheese pizza to verify the simplest and easiest - the flavor was again unique and tasteful with a deliciously mysterious cheese flavor combination. A single glass of red wine, (among their many wine choices) was a perfect pair with the flavor fest of pizza selections. Drink responsibly! Lastly, there is a distinct coal-fire flavor that brought a new dimension to the pizza. Combine that with the 1,500 degree coalfire cooking oven... and it seems we have the rare situation of all the steps of preparation cooking and serving working together... not to mention the super hot oven temp results in your food coming super fast! A big shout out to our server "Sasha." We sat at the bar and although it was somewhat busy... she took such good care of us and we appreciate that! If you're looking to up the stakes of your love for Chicago pizza, Coalfire is an absolute must! read more

Coalfire - Preparation Coalfire - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Some of the best pizza in Chicago! It's definitely a departure from your standard deep dish, but in the best way possible. Because it's so thin, it's great to get a few pizzas to try and not feel full right away. I have been here multiple times since I live on the same block, and tonight I had the Pistachio Pesto pizza for the first time - life changing! I will be coming back for it again, that is for sure. The staff is also very attentive. They have all been quick and thorough each time I've visited, and it's definitely a reason to come back. Highly recommend! read more

Coalfire - Pistachio Pesto (front) and Vodka Meatball - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great again!! Happy to come back when the street was closed and we could eat out on the street. They had a drink station to grab a beer and hang out, listen to music, and wait for your table. The manager even pulled a special table together for us outside the designated zone so we didn't have to wait which was appreciated! We got the same pizza as before which was amazing like the previous time! We polished it off!! But I also go the Caesar salad which came out after the pizza and was good, but not worth the money in my opinion. Pretty light on the dressing so had to ask for more but again it's a pizza place so come for the pizza!! Can't wait to be back and keep supporting the business. read more

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I love coming here for a quick dinner! It's never super busy and the pizza is awesome! I always order the honey and salami pizza which is so tasty and is always warm and ready within 10ish minutes! read more

Coalfire - Honey and salami pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is hands down one of our go-to places for takeout. The whole family can find something. Caesar salad is the best in town. Fun ambiance. Speedy ordering and takeout service. read more

Would not recommend this place for a large group. Made a reservation for 12 people and they awkwardly split us among 2 tables even though there was another table open that could have accommodated us. The hostess was useless and not very helpful. read more

This review is based on multiple visits... Coalfire is a neighborhood favorite of ours. It's close, there's plenty of outdoor dining space, the pizzas are excellent, and there's generally good service. We've tried so many of their pizzas that it is hard to identify a favorite. If sharing for three or more people, we would definitely suggest a pizza from the specials and one from the main menu. If there's just two of you, one pizza should suffice. The appetizers and salads are pretty limited in my opinion. We usually get the endive and apple salad or the Caesar salad. There salads are equally delicious and are very shareable. This past weekend, we sat inside as it had just poured. The air conditioning didn't seem to be at its peak so it was also a little warm. Also, the service was a bit slow as it seemed to be only one main waiter for the whole place (there were plenty of runners). Given the heat, my only complaint was that my water was never refilled. This is why I prefaced that this review is based on many visits--our experiences have been stellar 9 out of 10 visits! read more

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Nice woodfire pizza restaurant on the Southport Corridor, not far from Wrigley Field. They have a wide variety of pizza choices. I got to try the sausage red pepper one, and then the pepperoni honey one. Both good, the honey one is definitely sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. They have lots of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. They have a pretty good drink and craft beer list, they had miskatonic on tap, which you don't see in too many places. For apps we split the meatballs with marinara sauce and cheese, and this broccoli dish that was good. Definitely a quality spot to stop at before a Cubs game or show at the Music Box, or just to go in general. read more

First time going to coal fire after ordering it in a bunch and wow is their fresh pizza amazing! Thought the honey and salami couldn't get better. We also got the new porker and thoroughly enjoyed. It is quite loud in the restaurant so that would be the only downside for an intimate date night, wouldn't be ideal. Service was super fast as well. One really nice surprise was the drink menu was quite varied. Really enjoyed the aperol cocktail I had. read more

Coalfire - Drink - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were in the mood for some pizza and came across Coalfire in Lakeview & let me tell u the pizza was fire... we did a walk in, it was pretty quiet for a Saturday eve (we arrived I think an hour before closing). They have the low light / dim light vibe going which creates such a calm/relaxing environment. Loved that! We ordered a half/half pizza (both pizzas need to have the same base to do so)- one side was the bacon jam and the other pepperoni with whipped ricotta. I didnt know what to expect with the bacon jam but it was nice and meaty. The 'jam' complemented the meat well Both pizza was super flavorful- the pepperoni defnitely surprised me it was so tasty! The service was great and our food came our super quick! Cannot wait to go back and try the other pizzas! read more

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Order the Black & White pizza, remove goat cheese, add stracciatella. If you're thirsty, grab a Filbert's Ginger Beer.

On a snowy Friday night we found Coalfire Pizza to be a warm and welcoming place. We easily got a table for two around 7pm however even on a very snowy evening the place filled up fast! They reuse tomato cans as pizza holders which gives the place a neat touch. All the pizzas are wonderful with light and crispy crust. I recommend trying the pistachio one... You won't find this sweet and savory pizza combination anywhere else! We got one pizza per person and had plenty of leftovers to take home. Service is fast which is wonderful if you're like us and come in famished. Great spot on Southport, check it out for an easy and delightful dine-in or carry-out dinner! read more

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PISTACHIO PESTO PIZZA. PPP. This is one of the most unique pizzas I have had, and it did not disappoint. Salty and sweet combo. It is something I will be ordering for the rest of time. Can't wait to have it again. (The Jalapeño Pepperoni is also good, but was outshined by the pistachio) read more

Coalfire - Pistachio Pesto - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Coalfire is another solid pizza option on the north side. Perfect before or after a trip to the historic Music Box. An extensive menu of pizzas is complimented by a variety of drinks and drink specials (I enjoyed a spicy Born on the Ryu). I had the pistachio pesto pie. The crust was extremely good, and everything was fresh. I love these flavors, but felt that it was a little on the too sweet side, maybe a little salt or some heat to balance it out. Nice to have a place like this so close to home. read more

Coalfire - Pistachio Pesto - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here for dinner and had to wait only a few minutes for a table. The restaurant was very loud and tables very close together so hard to hear each other talking. Since they are constantly making pizzas and kitchen is somewhat exposed, the restaurant is also very warm! We immediately asked for water to cool down. The food was good, nothing over the top great. Had the meatball appetizer and pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza. The cocktails weren't very strong and tasted mostly like juice. I had the go to vodka one. I'd come here again and get another pizza to try. read more

We have found our new favorite neighborhood pizza place. The food here is delicious, we've been multiple times and haven't had any issues with food. We love sitting out on their patio and people watching with our dog. Service has been pretty good, there was only one time where we had to go looking for our server because we had been waiting over ten minutes to get drinks on a slow night. It's ok, I'm sure she was new and it takes time to get into the swing of things. We will definitely be back a lot. read more

Coalfire - Bacon Jam - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a nice meal here the other night. The pizza is DELICIOUS! I've had the margherita and the classic. The broccolini burrata was not good... the bread was not toasted, the broccolini was cold, and the burrata was fine. What a disappointment. Good thing the pizza made up for it. The service was okay. Would be interested in checking out their other location! read more

Coalfire - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really delicious thin pizza. The pizzas come out so quickly and everything on the menu is great. I recently had the Black & White, which was so unique with surprising bites of roasted garlic and goat cheese. It reheated really well the next day in the toaster oven too. Plus, they have a great happy hour from 4-6: several drinks on special and $14 for any pizza! There was a very cute live music setup when we were there on a Thursday as well. Highly recommend! read more

This was our first visit at this location. We usually visit the Grand Ave CoalFire and I have to say the Lakeview spot is more inviting. Lakeview has a bar, 2 dining rooms and a larger appetizer menu. We had a group of 6 and were seated promptly at our reservation time. Hostess and our Server were great friendly and welcoming which made the slower service okay - they were super busy that night. Meatballs, basically a deconstructed meatball sandwich, were incredible tender and flavorful and the red sauce mmmm! Caesar salad fresh and crispy romaine lettuce perfectly dressed and not gloppy. Pizza is the real reason to come here and you can order any pizza off of the menu and be very pleased. Pepperoni is a favorite and I always add whipped ricotta to anything and I suggest you do. Everyone left full and happy and dreaming of the next visit. read more

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Tried out the place for the first time and ordered two pizzas, black & white and vegan pesto with Stracciatella. Server didn't inform us that cheese would be extra and it would have been nice to know that. I am completely supportive of being charged but a courtesy heads up would be nice. The hostess was assigned 10-12 tables and it was evident she was stretched thin. Our pesto pizza came burnt and after waiting 10 mins, I went to the front area and spoke with the main host and he said he would pass the message along to the server. During this time I also saw another guest get up and grab the server because they had been waiting on their check for some time. I go back to my seat and another 5 minutes go by the server comes back and is not aware of our pizza situation which means the host didn't pass the message which was disappointing. We ask for a Margherita which they are kind enough do make and bring out but we don't end up eating much because we were full and lost our appreciate from waiting. We receive the check and notice we were charged for the Vegan pesto and the Stracciatella which was disappointing since we didn't end up having that pizza due to it being burnt and were surprised that we got charged $28 for that pizza and not the Margherita that we received as replacement. Please train your staff to provide support and communicate when they see a server overloaded with tables and customers are getting up to ask for service and provide feedback. It is the managements responsibility to staff properly. The black and white pizza, albeit no structure or crunch, was tasty. Hope to revisit and have a better experience. Insane to think two pizzas, a fountain coke, and a cider totals to $67 bucks. Absurdly expensive for a local spot. read more

eehh... The Pizza is ok. I'm not quite impressed to be honest. I heard a lot about this place and really wanted to try it. They do have good options for toppings. But, alas don't think it will be my go to. Also, uncut ingredients added as a whole on top of the pizza, like whole olives are just annoying. Additionally, it is too expensive for my blood. 1 Pizza 3 topping for delivery and I paid over $40 for it. eehh read more

Coalfire - Make your own. Whole olives on top. They just roll off the slice. Annoying. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved the pistachio pesto pizza. Had a sweeter undertone. We also got the lasagna pizza which was more of a classic flavor. Both great but the showstopper of the night was the caprese salad. I believe it was on the special/temporary menu but it was incredible. I've been to Italy before but this caprese salad was the best ever! A must try! read more

This is one of the best pizza places in all of Chicago ... been here several times and I have not left disappointed once. We had a young and nice waiter last night ... he was a tad pushy in trying to get us to order but we weren't in a hurry and I told him to give us time and he finally got the message. We ordered a half size of cheese and meats and the portion was just right for 2 people !! If we have ordered the full size one we would still be there eating it .. lol. We decided to have the bacon jam pizza ... and what can I say the pizza was delicious ... one was enough for 2 people for sure. We had a decent priced Sauvignon blanc and skipped dessert. And we left completely satisfied ! Defiantly 2 thumbs up !! read more

Coalfire - Bacon jam pizza ... it was amazing ! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza is good not amazing to me though. Thin crust pizza. Thus I definitely finished a whole pizza myself and didn't feel bloated. Coalfire I believe perhaps is better as a dine-in experience. The place looks great and the atmosphere cozy. I'm not dying to try a pizza again however they did have many varieties. This is alright. So if I do return it'll be for a dine-in experience. read more

Coalfire - Vodka meatball thin crust pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a Saturday evening, party of two, was not that busy. Got seated right away and after a couple of minutes (just water was brought to our table) decided we wanted to sit at the bar area instead. With extremely poor attitude we were seated and ignored. Waitress came by twice and said nothing and another one came by and said nothing. Sat for ten minutes, got up and left. Greeter/hostesses have a bad attitude. I've eaten here once before and while the pizza is good, i won't go back. read more

We ordered the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza which was really good. I wasn't a huge fan of the sausage pizza. I will definitely come back and try the salad and some of the appetizers. read more

This place has pretty good pizza! Came here for the first time today, and I was impressed with how thin the crust is! Thin crust is my favorite crust, and it so reminded me of New York. There is a cute light up pizza sign in our dining area, too, which reminded me of NY. This location also has a cute patio area outside where you can sit and enjoy your food. Next time I come, I would love to get out of my comfort zone and try more specialty pizza rather than simply getting pepperoni. The pizza we got did have tons of mozzarella cheese, which is great, but the sauce was just okay. Not the best sauce I've ever had, but the thin crust made up for it. It was also a little burnt which was great because of the hot coal stove that they use. Because the crust is so thin, we got our pizza in like 10 minutes, and the pepperoni on the pizza was so cute and mini. Our waiter was very nice and attentive, and ended up leaving a bottle of water at our table because we finished ours so quickly. They have bottled sodas and pop out of the bar gun, as well as many different beers and mixed cocktails. One recommendation I have would be that I wish this place had a spatula for taking the pizza off the pan because my pizza slice almost ripped in half when moving it to my plate. read more

Coalfire - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing pizza! We got the Jalapeño & Pepperoni pizza, each ingredient was perfectly flavorful. Loved the crust and the cheese as well. The vibe was nice but pretty empty, and it was in the perfect location. Would definitely come back for some great thin crust. read more

Coalfire - Jalapeño & Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The two pizza's we took home last night from Coalfire Pizza were not your run of the mill, red sauce pizza's. They were these well thought out, daring, complex pizza's that shouldn't have happen; but we were sure as hell happy they did. My #3 boy (out of four) is a pizza Aficionado who was brought up on New York style pizza's but appreciates any "outside of the box" pizza's that cross his path. Lucky for us, we were having dinner with him last night and he chose to get or pizza's at Coalfire. We picked him up, then the pizza's up and headed home for dinner and movie night. Now here is where the "well thought out" and "daring" "shouldn't have happened" came up: The Stracciatella & Sausage pizza was indeed this well thought out recipe that was putting combinations of ingredients that were novel and really didn't have any precedence. Putting mozzarella, sopressta, broccolini, calabrian chile, sweet onion, berkshire sausage and basil was completely original, outside of the box and really very very good! Whom ever concocted this aberration was genius. I gave this pie a quadruple thumbs up. Our second pizza was even stranger (but again, excellent) - The Pistachio Pesto pizza with pistachio, pesto, berkshire sausage, mozzarella, stracciatella and honey was a stone cold winner! This one got my wife's attention as her "Chefs" brain was analyzing the consolidation of these ingredients and flavors. She thought this pie was brilliant (as we all did). So here's the deal. Would I want this pizza dinner on Super Bowl Sunday? No! Super Bowl Sunday is for all nasty food you don't put in your mouth 364 days a year. Would I seek these Coalfire pies out for any given day - Hell Yes I would and will! read more

Great pizza. Fresh and tasty. Fast. The pizza sauce is amazing. Grab a side of it. Unique combos of ingredients. read more

Amazing pizza! Fantastic service and drinks! I would urge you to try the 'nduja and the pistachio pesto pizza! Also make sure to ask Joe for his famous off menu margarita! Side note, during these Covid times staff is diligently cleaning menus, tables, and hand sanitizer at every table. Now to try the rest of the menu read more

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Pizza was excellent! Incredible coal flavor in the crust. The toppings were very fresh and unique. The staff was also very friendly when I went to pick up the pizzas, they had it all ready for me. Next time I'll dine there, the ambiance has the feeling of an old-style NY pizza place. read more

Coalfire makes consistently good pizza with fresh ingredients and a nice, crisp crust. They also have exceptional service. I was dining alone at a table by the window in the back when my beer and half of my pizza slid off the table and onto the floor. My server, Miya, immediately came over to help me pick it up and brought me a small pizza and a new beer to replace it. So grateful and will continue to come back to this location for the amazing food and service! (PS- maybe try to avoid the 2-top table in the corner by the window :) ) read more

Coalfire - Harlem Sausage pizza, but with pork pepperoni (Cippolini onions, garlic breadcrumbs, Calabrian chiles, basil, Parmesan cheese) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

BEST thin crust pizza in the city. Easily in my top 3 pizza places in Chicago. The atmosphere is dark and cozy - perfect for enjoying a hot, crisp pizza. Get the pistachio pesto pizza - do not hesitate on this one. The crumbled Berkshire sausage adds the perfect texture and flavor and the honey gives it just the slightest hint of sweetness. The burrata gives it some creaminess and the pesto gives it zest! Our other favorite is the pepperoni and whipped ricotta. The pepperoni is thick and delicious and the ricotta is mild and fresh! We also got the sausage & stracciatella - this one is spicy from the Chile! Def has a kick to it. Come here to get some delicious, unique pizzas. You won't regret it. read more

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Love it! Been 3 times now with family and each time was fantastic! The pizza is so good. I recommend you each order your own-that way you'll have leftovers and even leftover this pizza rocks. Quality ingredients. Perfectly cooked. read more

Zero stars. Online orders for delivery = ridiculous. Ordered Michael's and had that for dinner after a frustrating experience with and no pizza from Southport Coalfire. Am now in food delivery fail refund Hades where following up on my refund is a new part time job for this week. read more

We had the Vodka Meatball pizza. The meatballs are mini like you would find on Tostito pizza, but obviously much better quality. This makes sure you get one in every bite. We added crumbled sausage because you can never have enough meat. So good. read more