Coalfire
- Neighborhood: West Town
- 1321 W. Grand Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 312-226-2625
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Seems mixologist J. Spillane (Matchbox) has mad kitchen skills to boot--he and partner Bill Carroll (Jub Jub Club), both originally from Massachusetts, get rave reviews for the coal-fired East Coast-style pizza at their West Town spot. The 'za here has a foldable, crispy, slightly charred crust--the exact opposite of Chicago's own gut-busting deep-dish. Signature pies include the pesto, with ricotta, pesto, black olives and olive oil. You can also build your own with toppings such as Calabrese hot salami, hot fennel salami or sweet Italian sausage.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand Avenue and Ada Steet
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65 Grand.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($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 Customer Service"
By Mel from West Loop, March 27, 2009
I ordered some pizzas for take out and had arrived 20 minutes later than my expected pick up time due to traffic. The owner of the restaurant gave...
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"A Hidden Gem"
By lisashurba from West Loop, March 14, 2009
This is the type of place mostly "locals" would tell a travelers--BEST PIZZA AROUND". My husband and I traveled to Italy last year and to our surpr...
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"Fast and good!"
By Sharon from Gold Coast, January 22, 2009
My husband and I went here recently, and we instantly liked the casual "homey" atmosphere. We ordered a salad and the Fiorentina pizza and shared ...
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