Coals Portland

I cannot recommend Coals Bayside enough. We had an absolute blast. The restaurant was hopping busy, so we sat at a high top bar window that is not their best spot, but that did not hamper the experience in the slightest. All the wait staff were incredible. They were fast, caring, and kind. Big, big thanks to Nick! A legend among the staff and Coals is lucky to have you. The specialty cocktails were good. We switched to some classic Gin & Tonics eventually that were a great deal at $7. They have a really sweet item on their menu at the very bottom where you can buy “a round” for the kitchen staff that are hard at work in the back. We did this. You should do it too when you can spare the cash. It was sweet. THE PIZZA: can it be praised enough? Probably not. Lots of people have opinions on pizza. Here’s mine: I love all pizza. Look at my last name. Ha! However, I love thin crust as a typically superior pie. NY style is often the best, and it’s often thin. Coals is an ultra thing pizza. Eat in the restaurant if you can. It maximized the crunch. The ingredients were all proportionally perfect, had good flavor, and were clearly fresh. The San Marzano tomatoes they use rock! The thin slices basil was great. If you like mushrooms, get them, even as an add on. You won’t regret it. Thank you for a great night that started not too well at THE YARD around the corner. The tone for the evening was broken straight through by the awesome staff and offering at Coals. We’ll be back. Thanks!

One of our favorite date spots! The flatbread is so delicious first of all. It's best enjoyed in person because it's such a thin crust. I also love the staff, our server was very sweet this time and they've always been good on other visits. Definitely one of my favorite pizza spots if I'm looking for something on the lighter side.