Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Coalfire

    4.1 (438 reviews)
    ModeratePizza
    Closed Closed

    Order Coalfire Takeout or Delivery

    Coalfire Photos

    Business Info

    COALFIRE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Coalfire

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Pepperoni & Whipped Ricotta Pizza
    Alberto R.

    Coal Fire on Southport is easily one of my favorite pizza spots in Chicago. The pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza is one of the best I've had in the city -- the balance of flavors is unreal and the crust is cooked perfectly. The vibe in the Wrigley area is really cool, especially on a busy night. Pizzas come out fast and the service is always solid. Definitely a go-to spot.

    Coalfire
    Matthew L.

    Pizza was very good. Had the red onion and sausage build. Very tasty and savory. I would like to try other pizzas because they have many options. Pleasant experience overall.

    Vodka Meatball - mozzarella, vodka tomato sauce, meatball, basil, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano
    Denyce M.

    Me and The Queen were looking for something to eat before going to a movie at The Music Box and were looking for something close by to grab a bite before the movie. We came across this joint and what a lovely discovery. The night we were in there it was pretty quiet, but to be fair, it was late at night. The decor was on the dark side, so my photos may be on the dark side. We decided to get the Charcuterie Board because we just love that as a food group. The board had prosciutto, coppa, speck, nduja, soppressata and assorted cheese & fruit, bread. The nice thing about this board is the option to get it in a full size for $28 or a half size for $20. For the price difference, we got the full size and took the rest home for a snack the next day. For the pizza we got the Vodka Meatball (mozzarella, vodka tomato sauce, meatball, basil, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano). To say that this is a thin crust pizza place is an understatement. The crust on this pizza was cracker-like, so we are talking super thin. The overall flavor was nice and I loved the meatballs on top. My only complaint about the visit is that it just so dark inside. The reason there are duplicate photos in the review is because I needed my flash in order to see the food in the shots.Service was good and she got us in time to drop off leftovers in my car. I would definitely come here to eat pizza as I am not sure how well that super thin crust would travel if I had it delivered or did a pick up.

    Aesha E.

    I've been curious about this place for some time but was never here at a time when it made sense to stop in. My friend thought this would be a good choice since we were in the area and had two hungry kiddos on our hands. They have a 90 minute time limit on tables, which is always a bummer of a rule when I encounter it even though I have rarely spent that long in a restaurant... it feels like you're unwelcome as soon as you step in. We started with some foccacia, which came with some garlic butter (yum). It was overpriced, though; $6 for four pieces. The pizza was good. We got one with pepperoni, jalapeño, and I think ricotta on it. It was nicely spicy but not overwhelmingly so. The kids got a children's sausage and they seemed to enjoy it too. I didn't realize how thin the pizzas were, and though I like the occasional thin crust, pizza this thin isn't typically my thing. Overall, though the food was good, it felt a bit overpriced. I would visit again if I was with someone who wanted to go here, but it won't be my go-to pizza place.

    Stracciatella & Sausage Pizza
    Suzi P.

    A solid choice for dinner before watching a movie at the Music Box theatre. We did not have a reservation but were seated immediately and service was very quick. We ordered drinks and the sausage pizza. The pizza was absolutely amazing. Would definitely order from here pizza night.

    White pesto pistachio pizza, sausage on half
    Jill G.

    I've been to coal fire many times. Always delish. Great service, friendly. The pizza is ready fast with that chewy charred crust. Pistachio pesto & garlic with honey. We had them put the sasuage on one half. Great dressing on the ceasar salad. Crutons were so good. Crunchy but soft. Old school pizza kitchen decor. High top tables on one side, regular tables on the other.

    Funghi
    Yining D.

    The restaurant has a lot of street parking outside and lots of seating inside. There's tables for parties of 2-4 people and also large parties. Service was friendly and efficient and the pizzas came out really quickly. We ordered the funghi and the stracchiatella and sausage pizza. Both pizzas were delicious despite being very different. The mushroom pizza was garlicky and filled with umami from the mushrooms. The stracchiatella was spicy, savory and fresh from the red sauce and basil. Coal Fire has solid white sauce and red sauce margaritas pizzas. You won't go wrong with anything you pick here. I came here with a friend on a Sunday for lunch and we were seated pretty quickly. Definitely consider coming here for a great pizza option for lunch or dinner.

    Black & White
    Erica B.

    We did takeout and got a Black & White pizza, a Pepperoni & Ricotta pizza, and a Caesar salad. The best item was definitely the Black & White pizza. Not too truffley and just cheesy enough. It was even better than I expected. The Pepperoni & Ricotta came with the ricotta on the side so I think it would've been better to get in person, but it was still pretty decent. Could've used some hot or sweet honey. The Caesar salad was just a classic Caesar, not especially good or bad. Ordering and pickup were both easy and the food came nice and hot!

    Ritti T.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place. I loved this place when I used to live in the city. The pizza is sooo good. My favorite is the black and white one. Came back here after a long time and tried the nduja pizza and loveeed it! Drinks are great. Great place to come on a warm day and sit outside. Service is quick which is really great.

    Stracciatella & Sausage
    Jes P.

    Now just listen here. It's weird. I know it's weird, just stay with me the Pistachio Pesto Pizza. This is a sausage pizza with white sauce but the best part is this honey drizzle they do. The pistachio and pesto isn't overwhelming by all means and that's in a good way. A little bit of chili flakes on it does the trick We also got the Stracciatella and sausage and that was good as well. But seriously just try the pistachio pizza. Cozy environment. Gets loud and crowded at night but we were slamming za after a day of drinking so it was perfect for us!

    Stracciatella & Sausage
    Eugene B.

    It was another great experience at Coalfire! The Sangria was a nice treat as we talked before the Margherita and Stracciatella & Sausage was served! Both thin crusts were delicious. Our server was friendly and professional. We sat inside at a large window facing the street. The natural light was perfect.

    Honey & Salami
    Jose C.

    Called in an order for two pizzas. The staff was great. When one person was busy, another member steps in and helps the next customer. My only issue is with their pricing. They're charging an additional $2-$3 on the advertised price online and not honoring what they had posted. A lot of restaurants are doing this and they seem to be getting away with it. I ordered their Margherita pizzas as well as their Honey & Salami. Both pizzas were very delicious. The Margherita came with your traditional red sauce, mozzarella cheese and plenty of fresh basil. The crust had a nice char and perfectly cooked. The Honey & Salami was my favorite of the two. It had the same perfectly charred crust and came with mozzarella, tomato sauce, Sopressata, honey and Calabrian chile. A truly delicious pizza. You get a little heat from the sopressata and Calabrian chile, and seems sweetness from the honey. I wouldn't hesitate ordering both pizzas again.

    Mulled Wine

    See all

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Kris M.
    165
    113
    33

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 3

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kevin M.
    55
    96
    31

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Great option for a large group that wants to try a bunch of different pies.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kyle D.
    412
    1083
    1836

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eric S.
    2221
    1318
    4233

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D P.
    7
    179
    145

    2 years ago

    Good pizza. Waitress seemed to not are about us. She spent time in the back chatting and eating.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 0
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eva S.
    409
    432
    7192

    11 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ben B.
    278
    1040
    3766

    11 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ila L.
    37
    120
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Stand by my previous review. Still delicious, always get a side of pistachio pesto or whipped ricotta to dip those crusts.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mac R.
    281
    493
    1299

    9 years ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 0
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ray C.
    7
    44
    32

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 11

    Ask the Community - Coalfire

    Do they take reservations?

    Only for large groups

    Do you have gluten free pizza?

    There are no gluten-free pizza options at either Coalfire locations. All the salads and appetizers can be made gluten-free, but we do not have a certified gluten-free kitchen.

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Pizza 78,970 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Pequod's Pizza

    Pequod's Pizza

    3.9
    (8.9k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The wait time can be so long here, but the pizza is phenomenal and I'm all for it! I love deep dish…read moreand a good solid pizza and Pequod's delivers! A slice is a lot but it's so good that you end up eating more. You can also reserve via Tock, but beware that the normal dinner time can be booked out early! We got seated immediately upon check-in and service was nice and fast! Definitely prefer the deep dish over the thin here. My party just wanted to try the thin here as well since we've tried deep dish and like it.The wings were a little small (some pieces) but fried crispy and nicely with good buffalo and barbecue flavor. Until next time!

    My hubby & I treated our "sudden" guests from Paraguay to deep dish pizza on Thursday (6/18). Due…read moreto all the hype I've heard and read for a couple years about Pequod's in Lincoln Park, we took them there. We still prefer Lou Malnati's, hands down. Hubby & I shared a salad... I make better salads and dressings! We ordered a large pan pizza which was overly salty with burnt crust edges. The cheese and tomato sauce were really good, but the saltiness killed it for me. The place was packed and very noisy. Not sure if it was quieter on the second floor. When you have lots of customers, it's important to have a system of checking the status of the restrooms very often. They were quite neglected. We often have out-of-town and foreign guests to host and show off our city to. We always include a deep dish pizza meal for their experience, and usually at Lou Malnati's. Always a great experience, especially the branch in downtown Naperville- consistently good. And Lou's really makes the best salad than anywhere! Sometimes for a potluck contribution I just pick up a Lou's salad, guaranteed to make everyone happy. However, our guests enjoyed the pizza and dessert; thus, I can give 3 stars for our experience at Pequod's.

    Photos
    Small deep dish with pepperoni
    Small deep dish with pepperoni
    Pequod's Pizza
    Veggie pizza

    See all

    Veggie pizza
    Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails

    Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails

    4.1
    (39 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Excellent service. Bar seating…read moreTable seating. 3 TV where they show sports. They showrd world cup games. Monday - $1 chicken wings. The wings are double fried but the meat stays moist. Big bang buffalo- standard buffalo. Can't go wrong. Hot honey- pretty good, honey flavor, some sweetness Garlic galaxy glaze- this is really good if you like garlic flavor. I would get this again. Bayou in the sky- super super good. I would get this again. Hint of spice, hint of sweet. Carolina bbq- tasted like straight deli mustard. I would pass. The pizza, even though they advertise Detroit Style pizza, their take is more like Focaccia style pizza. They provide nice crunch, not enough sauce. Pretty airy dough. Drooling mushroom- they offer lots of mushrooms on top but the rest of the pizza was not too great. Next time, I would get Ham Radio- pepperoni, bacon, sausage, got and sweet pepper.

    Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. To start…read moreoff our server, Eli was so nice so knowledgeable helping us run through the menu He took incredible care of us throughout the night! That's at the tone for what became unforgettable night. Had the space debri salad which is basically a Greek salad with potatoes and I think in Italian vinaigrette Soooooooooooo for it!!! So delicious After getting it, my buddy had to get one too haha One of us had the moonwalk cheese, we go out for a lot of pizza together, and he said it was he thought his favorite of anywhere. Another one of our crew got the pepperoni pile up loved. And I got the sweet and salty space candy pizza With bacon, pineapple, pickled red onion, goat cheese, sambal. Genius, the goat cheese, instead of ricotta was the move for this pizza! All the flavors worked in perfect harmony.Nothing short of amazing. Cozy spot, super cool atmosphere, couple of old school arcade games like ninja Turtles let's goooo We had so much fun. The drinks were absolutely excellent as well. Oh my God cannot forget this drink program. Galactic gift basket and Jedi mind trick sooo fire. Speaking of perfect harmony, everything at sharpies coexist in a lovely harmony from the all the staff, to the vibe/ambiance and absolutely killer pizza and food. WILL BE BACK! Check em out! If ya know ya know

    Photos
    Takeout Pizza Box
    Takeout Pizza Box
    Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails
    Kale caesar salad

    See all

    Kale caesar salad

    Coalfire - pizza - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...