Coalfire
3.8
- Neighborhood: West Town
- 1321 W. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 312-226-2625
Seems mixologist J. Spillane (Matchbox) has mad kitchen skills to boot--he and partner Bill Carroll (Jub Jub Club), both originally from Massachusetts, get rave reviews for the coal-fired East Coast-style pizza at their West Town spot. The 'za here has a foldable, crispy, slightly charred crust--the exact opposite of Chicago's own gut-busting deep-dish. Signature pies include the pesto, with ricotta, pesto, black olives and olive oil. You can also build your own with toppings such as Calabrese hot salami, hot fennel salami or sweet Italian sausage.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand Avenue and Ada Steet
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65 Grand.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine. Outside beverages not permitted.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Pizza, calzones, salads.
- Delivery:
- No
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"Great Pizza -- No Handholding"
By SandyD from Wicker Park, April 13, 2008
We were skeptical based on some of the reviews, but our dinner at Coalfire tonight was quite good. The room is loud, and service is basic (but wit...
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"Excited to try, very disappointed. "
By Edgewater Guy from Edgewater, January 14, 2008
I love pizza, especially NY/east coast varieties. This pizza was a terrible combination of bland cheese, overspiced & salty sauce and overdone crus...
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"Unfortunate First Trip but Potential is Good"
By Louis Cyphere from Bridgeport, January 3, 2008
I was disappointed by my first visit. The hostess seemed inconvenienced by my take out order but I maintained high hopes after seeing the wonderfu...
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