Amazing pizza that is so light and thin! We had the white pizza and classic pizza and both were phenomenal! Service was great and they have a decent amount of seating. Would totally come back! read more

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Good food, but they seem to always forget part of my order. First time we ordered they forgot one of my focaccia breads and this last time they forgot the butter for the bread. But definitely recommend the whipped ricotta and pepperoni pizza and the focaccia but double check your order before you head out. read more

Coal Fire on Grand is a must. The pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza is honestly one of the best in Chicago -- the ricotta adds the perfect creamy balance to the crispy, slightly charred crust and flavorful pepperoni. The vibe here is great too, lively but still comfortable. Pizzas come out fast and the service is consistently good. Always a solid choice. read more

Coalfire Pizza - Harlem Avenue Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid pizza shop! We were over by Buckingham fountain so we stopped by for a late lunch. We shared 2 apps: Foccacia with garlic butter and then another with burrata and kale. Soo good. Fabulous bread. It looks large but it's light and kind of airy. The butter was amazing! Somewhat of a whipped quality with fresh seasoning in it. And we shared 3 pizzas: stracciatella and sausage, nduja, and honey and salami. Everything was good. Ingredients are fresh. Really nice slightly charred flavor on the crust. They're thin slices but you can get full fast! Among 5 of us, we still had leftovers. It wasn't busy when we came in, but shortly after, it seemed folks from a pizza tour stopped in for a bit to try some slices. You do see the oven at the back. Nice touch. You can watch them cook the pizza. Parking around here is parallel. It seemed bumper to bumper but my cousin got a spot just a few steps away from the entrance. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday right at open since there was about 10 of us. We were seated right away and our server was fantastic! She was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. I had the pepperoni jalapeño, which was delicious. The crusts were crispy, pizza thin and not oily. It was perfect! I also tried the meatball pizza, which was very flavorful and the bacon jam, which was absolutely amazing. Cannot wait to go back and have that again. The caprese salad was delicious as well, but the tomato's could've been more fresh. Overall, the experience was great but the pricing is a little high, especially for the apps. The server was also nice enough to let us go behind the counter and check out the oven. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other pizzas. read more

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This was the perfect spot for comfort food and an extended catchup with a friend. Very casual vibe, lighting is dim. Upon the server's recommendation we ordered the funghi as well as the stracciatella & sausage pizzas. They came out quickly and were full of flavor (read: garlic). I would have taken off one star because the price to size ratio seemed a little high (we were able to each finish one ourselves, though we were hungry). That said, the server was attentive and let us sit for a long time after eating, so for that I give kudos! read more

Coalfire Pizza - Funghi and stracciatella with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: Caesar and house salad. Vegan pizza (vegan pesto with all vegan toppings) & jalapeno pepperoni #2. Both salads were amazing - the Caesar was one of the best I've had. the pizza was delicious as well - Nice thin crust with great flavor sauce & toppings. Our waitress, Doreena, was super helpful in sharing the vegan options that were off menu. She was patient and made sure the kitchen knew the vegan request for our ask. The restaurant was a classic pizza spot setup and had low lighting and chill vibes. Would recommend for a quick, good meal if you're walking by! read more

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I used to love Coalfire. It was one of the best pizzas in Chicago and a place I recommended often. Unfortunately, my recent experience was incredibly disappointing. My order was supposed to arrive over an hour ago and still hasn't shown up. Delays happen, but the lack of communication and basic service makes the experience frustrating and unacceptable. When you're waiting that long for a simple pizza order, it stops feeling like a mistake and starts feeling like the restaurant simply doesn't care about the customer experience. What's most frustrating is that the quality and consistency that once made Coalfire great no longer seem to be there. The service has declined, and the experience just doesn't match the reputation the restaurant built over the years. Chicago has too many great pizza options to tolerate this level of service. I hate to say it because this used to be a favorite, but it's just not worth it anymore. read more

Vibe is casual and no nonsense because the pizza is amazing!!! We love the ricotta whip, it is SO YUMMY! The pizzas are also easy to customize, vegetarian-friendly. We didn't love the broccoli appetizer, it's a cold item without much seasoning. read more

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Still consistently good pizza! Ordered the black and white pizza for delivery and it came pretty quick. Was still hot upon delivery too. read more

Coalfire Pizza - Black & White Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're a fan of ultra-thin crust, Coalfire nails that crispiness--light and not greasy at all, which I appreciated. That said, the bottom was a little too charred for my taste. A touch more sauce would really round out the flavor without losing that signature crunch. Sodas were overly sweet--would love to see hot tea or a less sugary option on the menu to help cut through the richness of the pizza. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the visit enjoyable overall. read more

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Pizza was a 3.75/5 would visit again. The style is a Neapolitan and New Haven hybrid. Crispy crunch crust edge with the slice having some flop. Had the jalepeno pepperoni which had berkshire pork pepperoni, house pickled jalapeño, mozzarella, garlic cream, stracciatella, and chives. Would return very good pizza read more

Coalfire Pizza - Jalapeno Pepperoni #2 - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yum! Meeting with friends in the area and discovered this adorable pizza place that serves thin crust pizza on empty tomato sauce tins. Unique variety of toppings like meatballs, beef pepperoni, ricotta and others. We had three pizzas for the five of us, just the right amount. Service was great and ambiance was perfect, not loud for a Thursday night. read more

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Really good coal fired pizza. The crust is really good, soft, a little chewy but not too chewy, with a slightly charred undercarriage, great flavor. The sauce is really good too. Overall the pizza was really good and they have a lot of creative combinations on the menu or you can build your own. We got the pepperoni and whipped ricotta. It was very good but I don't think I'd order it again because the whipped ricotta was tasted too creamy and buttery to me which personally I didn't care for. The service was friendly and FAST. I'm talking, the pizza came out in 5 minutes. Which speaks to the amazing hot oven they use but if you're looking for a longer meal, know that your pizza will come out in 5 minutes. We ate at the restaurant and the tables were about half full and everyone's came out lickity split. read more

The classic pizza has lots of chunks of garlic. Too much. Also it reminded me of blaze quality pizza.

Food - a must for dine in. Hot and fresh Service - such sweet kind servers. Happy to accommodate anything Ambiance - dark and warm - in a good way! read more

Coalfire Pizza - Swapped pepperoni for mushrooms. So good. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been here many times but lately, I feel like they have changed their pizza recipe. The crust seems thinner than before and not as charred. Also, the toppings seem to be "drier"--less sauce and cheese. When I heated up the leftovers I brought home, the crust became crisp like a cracker. That had never happened before. read more

In town for the weekend and found this lovely gem so we decided to stop in - we were not disappointed! Service was fast and friendly! We did have a hard time deciding which pizza to get as they all sounded fantastic, but decided on the Bacon Jam pizza. It was excellent! Place is small but inviting and we would definitely come back again! read more

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One of the best pizzas I've had so far! My friend and I ordered the pepperoni and mushroom pizza for a picnic. I appreciate that coalfire allows you to order the pizza online for pickup. Upon arrival our pizza was not ready so the kind waiter gave us water while we wait for our pizza to be done. We took a slice out to eat before we left the restaurant and it was delicious the mushroom was super fresh and didn't make the crust/bottom of the pizza soggy. read more

Coalfire Pizza - Pepperoni and mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Attentive and quick service. Delicious pizza; crust is perfect! Many options and easy to customize. Fun fora big group. read more

Umm yummm. We visited on a Friday night for the first time. Surprisingly they weren't too busy and parking was easy to find. The staff was beyond hospitable. Very kind and attentive. We ordered one Honey and Salami pizza and one Whipped Ricotta and Pepperoni pizza. Bae loved both but we both agreed the Honey and Salami was the star of the night. Perfect balance of sweet and savory! The whipped ricotta has some small garlic chunks in it. Bae loved that. I could have done without them. Overall, this will be a new go-to spot for me! read more

Coalfire Pizza - Honey & Salami Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This restaurant has great selection of pizza and I had the White pizza and Pepperoni Pizza. The flavors are rich and balanced, and every bite feels like a perfect harmony of ingredients. I loved the thin, wood-fired crust and the smoky aroma that filled the room. The place setting added a touch of class simple, neat, and perfectly arranged. Pair that with friendly staff and great music, and you've got a dining experience worth every star. read more

Stopped here for lunch while in town on a Friday. When we walked in the place was a ghost town and really there was no one here at all. We were the only table and no one came in for takeout, delivery, or dine-in while we ate. Ordered two pizzas - a meatball vodka sauce and a regular cheese. I really make missteps with ordering as it is my opinion that my best judge of a pizza place IS NOT a cheese, but a pepperoni pizza. I ordered cheese like a clown. Coal fire pizza - that soft crust, almost like a flavorful pita with the light char underneath. The cheese was good - had a nice garlicky flavor to it. The meatball vodka was ok - kind of bland on the flavor to me but it was still good. Server was nice, no real issues at all. read more

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These pizzas are amazing. Super thin chewy crust with amazing toppings. We had these delivered and you add the whipped ricotta after the bake yourself so it doesn't melt before and you can enjoy the textures. The whipped ricotta is possibly the thing that takes all of these from good pizzas to best pizzas for me. We added honey to the pepperoni pizza which was really good! There are variety of meat or vegetarian options so most people should find something they would like. read more

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In a pizza town Coalfire stands on its own. It is the best Neapolitan style pizza in Chicago without a doubt and both locations have a good Chicago vibe. Highly recommend the meatballs as well. read more

Highly recommend the pizza here. It's a perfect thin crust with a great flop to it. The service was great as well. This will be our new go to pizza place in Chicago, we liked it more than anywhere we've tried in Chitown before. read more

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Has anyone else ever gotten sick from this place? I hadn't really eaten a meal all day and a friend suggested this pizza not far from my house. I ordered a small Margherita pizza when I got home, I noticed it wasn't super hot and the cheese wasn't bubbly like good margarita cheese is. Also, the basil on the pizza was just raw and on top but that was fine. I housed the entire thing it tasted pretty good and like I said I hadnt eaten anything all day. 30 minutes later my tummy was rumbling. An hour later I'm currently writing this on the toilet lol. read more

A neighborhood gem!! A girlfriend and I always get together on thursday nights for playdate and dinner with our boys. We randomly decided to try Coalfire, beyond happy we did. The service is ALWAYS good! They carry a good number of pizzas and apps. Their kids menu is short and to the point! The boys LOVE their pizza!! I highly recommend the pepperoni with whipped ricotta and the pistachio pizza!! The burrata is also delicious. read more

Coalfire Pizza - Broccolini Burrata - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were served by a friendly waitress. We got the pepperoni and jalapeño which was a lil salty read more

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

I'll admit that when I first heard "coal-fired, New Haven-style pizza," I wondered how everyone wasn't getting toxic metal poisoning. It turns out, though, there is one place in the U.S. that has reserves of nearly pure carbon, making for a very clean-burning coal that gets ovens hotter than ovens burning wood. You can see the difference, too, as there was no visible smoke coming from that coal block. So interesting! But what about the pizza? We tried both the margarita and fungi (multi-mushtoom) pizzas, and they were as good as I'd hoped. It was very similar to that wood-fired taste and texture I favor, and yet just a bit different in a way I haven't yet figured out how to put into words. If you're in the area, definitely order a pizza from here, and don't be afraid to get up close yo the counter to peek at the oven! read more

Pizza is good but the customer service is garbage!! I order a curbside pizza through toast and only to be told by the "HOST" that they don't really do curbside and that she "wouldn't/couldn't" leave her post because she was the only one working only to find out she was lying. I order the curbside pizza because I recently suffered a ACL INJURY and couldn't really walk! So because the lady didn't want to do her job I had remove myself from my vehicle and walk across the street hopping with the biggest knee brace known to man into the restaurant to confront the lady only for her to give BS excuses on why she didn't want to do it her job!!! Woman if you don't do curbside then remove it from your services that you provide! EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL AND WONT BE GOING BACK! read more

Coalfire was one of the stops on the Chicago Pizza Tour. We tried several pizzas there. The Black & White pizza was my favorite! Goat cheese, garlic and chives - yum! The service was great and pizza was delicious. I'd definitely return! read more

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An East coaster decided to throw his hat into the ring in the Chicago pizza scene and introduced the coal fired pizza. The oven itself is a sight to see and the quality of the ingredients that go into these pies is pretty epic. Enjoyed a quality slice with great undercarriage as the saying goes. read more

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

Really solid pizza here! None of that deep dish or square cut nonsense. Pep & ricotta was delicious. Toppings a bit heavy for the slice so pretty floppy. Would say this is similar to Craft Pizza in wicker. read more

Coalfire Pizza - Pepperoni & Whipped Ricotta Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So glad I stumbled upon this place! Randomly wanted pizza in the middle of the night and was so lucky that this location was walking distance and open! Despite coming in 30 minutes before closing, we got amazing efficient service. They stocked us up with cheese and chili flakes. The pizzas have thin crusts and hit the spot for my pizza cravings! The store seemed to have a few local customers who were chatting with the workers. It felt so warm and homey inside. Definitely a must try when you're in the area! read more

This pizza was sooooo good. I give it an 8.2/10. The ingredients tasted very fresh and there was a good ratio of sauce to cheese to toppings. The whipped ricotta wasn't overpowering, it added texture and flavor. The pizza is very light so it's easy to eat a lot - my partner and I split one pizza but I wish I had gotten my own so I could have eaten more! :P Dave Portnoy gave this pizza shop a 7.4 which I think is low but I can see why because it isn't super crispy, but IMO it doesn't need to be because the dough is so light and airy and the ingredients are fresh. I highly recommend coming here especially if you're not interested in deep dish pizza! read more

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Plenty of room inside and clean. Bathrooms were clean. Not much parking because it's street parking only. The pizza is awesome. So many different types and all are outstanding. They have beef meatballs and pepperoni and as someone who doesn't eat pork, I'll drive 40 minutes to eat here. Staff is amazing, very friendly and they make great recommendations. This isn't traditional pizza, this is thin wood fired pizza with a unique flavor combination. One of the best pizza locations in the city. I can't wait to come back. read more

I went on a pizza tour and of the four places we visited, this was by far my favorite! Love, love, loved their dough and crust- also their unique offerings were fun to try, such as the pistachio pesto. read more

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We recently visited Coalfire Pizza for dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. They easily accommodated a large table without any issues. A friend said that Coalfire pizza has been ranked very highly by many food bloggers and she was absolutely correct. The pizzas were undoubtedly very tasty and there were a lot of options to choose from. I shared the Vegan pesto pistachio pizza with friends and it was just yum! I don't know a lot of places that offer vegan pesto as they usually add diary to it so I'm glad I could enjoy pesto without dairy. They did not have Vegan cheese so we had to get the pizza without cheese but honestly the pesto spread was so rich and creamy, I really did not mind that there wasn't any cheese on my pizza. Our meat lover friends ordered pizza with meatballs and pepperoni and they liked it as well. I'm hoping they open a branch in downtown area as well as traveling to LakeView can be a bit difficult. I rate this place 5/5 for pizzas and the hospitality! read more

Coalfire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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