Coalfire
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 226-2625
- Cross Street:
- Ogden Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 65 to Ogden
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Coalfire – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
This West Town storefront favors efficiency over decor; the former requires patrons to order pies at the counter, then sit, the latter amounts to emptied tomato cans as trivets, but little else. Locals and pizza buffs fill the dozen tables, sipping BYOB'd drinks while waiting for the goods. The margarita is commendable, but better with shards of spicy Calabrese sausage. The crust--blistered, salty and chewy--is the real star, however.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe oven runs hot and cooks pies quickly. Expect to chow 5-10 minutes after ordering depending on how busy the place is.
Where to SitAbout that hot oven, the seats near the rear can get a little toasty. Opt for one of the window seats if given the choice.
User Reviews for Coalfire
04/30/2008 Posted by PattyOfurniture
This place has undoubtedly the best thin curst pizza in Chicago. The calzones are so-so, but the pizza's the best!
Pros: Pizza
Cons: can't eat enough
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