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    South Coast Pizza

    4.4 (152 reviews)
    ModeratePizza
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Backed potato pizza
    Sharon C.

    We were in town for a short weekend and attempted to try as many unique places as possible. We tried this place because it was close to where we were staying g. It also offered a unique baked potato pizza, a combo of two of my favorite dishes. We also tried a pepperoni slice and a meat lovers. You really can't do bad pizza can you? This pizza had all the right combos. The crust was nice and chewy and not too thick. The sauce was tasty and was a proportional amount. There was a generous amount of toppings and everything was very flavorful. The baked potato pizza was a very interesting and tasty combination. I would absolutely recommend it and get it again. Overall this is a great pizza option and I will go back any time we're back in town.

    Susan C.

    Pizza became the day's comfort food as we sat indoors on that chilly afternoon at a varnished picnic table, doled out slices of tasty "pie" on paper plates and listened to thunder and the pouring rain make loud music on the tin roof. We placed our orders at the bar, the Aegean and ham/pineapple, and we picked them up from another counter. Both were loaded with plenty of toppings, and the crust was thin and crisp. We ordered soft drinks from the counter and filled the cups ourselves and retrieved our paper plates and plastic ware from a buffet table in the back. For dessert, we chose ice cream goodies from a freezer by the bar. A couple of pinball machines sit at the front of the restaurant, along with a rack of T-shirts for sale. Had the weather been nicer, we may have chosen to sit outside on the covered patio. Overall, I would return to this casual eatery. The food was good and the prices seemed reasonable.

    Pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese
    Todd K.

    Great pizza. Cool spot, too. Everything goes into a takeout box regardless of whether you take it with you or eat it there. Service was quick, place was clean. I'll be back.

    Pepperoni pizza slice
    Michelle C.

    Great find while visiting at UTK, great reviews and had to try. So glad that we did!! Great selection of specialty pizzas.. can choose from slice to whole pizza. Plus, couple different salads too. Casual atmosphere with both inside and outside Picnic table seating. Free parking lot too. The order came quick and was reasonable and tasted great!!! Highly recommend.

    Vegan & GF Aegean pizza with modifications from menu.
    Marlene K.

    Gluten free crust is also vegan. We order the Aegean GF, with no mozzarella or feta and add vegan cheese. Staff is usually pretty knowledgeable and helpful in navigating our choices. We also get the AMBC Lady Shredder GF, no mozzarella, no parmasean and add vegan cheese. They have a good selection of regional canned beers and sours and a few beers on tap. They also have Frog Juice Kombucha which is a plus. On our first visit staff was a bit edgy and I'd have left a four star review. But on several visits since then the edgy staff are non existent so bumping it up to five well earned stars. There is a variety of seating including big picnic tables booths and outdoor seating. There's some video games and things for the kids to do, too.

    Lindsay H.

    I previously ordered South Coast for an event but it was gobbled up before I could try any (*insert crying in a corner from pizza envy). I finally got to give it a try when a friend was in town and it lived up to the hype! What a quirky, casual, and family-friendly vibe inside. They also have a sizable outdoor seating area. You order at the counter and they call your name when your order is ready to be picked up. The young dude working the counter was clearly not excited about helping us, but we got in our order, grabbed our drinks, and took a seat. Silverware, paper napkins, and paper plates are on a nearby table for customers to self-serve, along with the soda machine. We wanted to see how they did a classic staple and ordered the Trois Formage (Red Base, Garlic, Mozzarella, Swiss, Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella) and added pepperoni. After about 15-20 minutes, our name was called and our lava hot pie was ready to rock. We noticed that our pizza did not visibly have pepperoni but just assumed they put it under the cheese. Nope. It was forgotten. Wah wahhhh. The pizza was still amazing. Fresh, hot, super cheesy, chewy back crust. There is a really unique menu that I look forward to coming back to explore soon!

    Trois fromage pizza
    Katy C.

    I met up with my teammate and friend Lindsay H at South Coast Pizza before a Yelp event recently and we enjoyed some deliciously cheesy pizza. The space inside is eclectic and interesting, with lots to see, including some empty(?) fish tanks. They have some outdoor seating, but we opted for inside as we'd be outside for the whole event. The menu is as eclectic as the decor, with sweet Thai chili sauce, buffalo, and ranch as options for bases. Their specialty pizzas include Korean BBQ beef, gyro pizza, pizzas with pub mustard bases, and more. It was a bit overwhelming as I've never seen some of these combinations and it was tough for me to imagine what they'd taste like. I'm not a picky eater, so I probably would've liked anything, but we kept it simple and went with the trois fromage: red base, garlic, mozzarella, swiss, cheddar, and fresh mozzarella. We asked to add pepperoni as well. The pizza was done fairly quickly and was super hot. The amount of cheese was impressive! Super cheesy and delicious. They forgot or maybe didn't understand our request to add pepperoni, but the cheese was more than enough. I liked the sauce - it wasn't too sweet. I'd definitely come back and try some of the more original and unique sounding options!

    Large Island Home & Small Greek Salad
    Jeanette C.

    My husband and I visited South Coast Pizza after a bike road from Ijams. It was only 5 mins away and pizza after riding bikes for several hours is a must! We ordered a Greek side salad and the Island Home. They were both delicious and we had pizza to take home. The service was fast and had lots of seating (indoors & outdoors). They also have a small arcade area if you enjoy games!

    Gabrielle S.

    Absolutely amazing food. I got the Mojo pork, and the pork literally melts in your mouth. I also got the gluten free crust and I love that they have this option! Service was decent. Great outdoor seating options for dogs.

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    The protein pizza was false advertising. The pizza is literally paper thin. The garlic teriyaki wings tasted smoked and the flavor was ass.

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    Pizza is amazing! Had the Cuban today and had such great flavors! Will definitely be going back.

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    Expensive and not very flavorful. I have had better pizza at dominos. We won't be back.

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    Fresh pizza made with love. A family friendly establishment with a throwback vibe- great drinks too.

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