Comments on: Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Minneapolis

By: jthyme

jthyme — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:39:08 +0000

I live in Duluth and when I first heard about this place last fall, I couldn’t wait to try it! The first time I went, on a Saturday afternoon, it was closed. I think they opened at 4 or something so I went somewhere else to eat. When I finally did get back there in March, we got there just after opening and even though it was packed and a line was forming outside, the place only has about 6 or 7 booths, which surprised me. Well, there were 4 of us and we were very cramped in one of the booths. We ordered something to drink and one ordered water and when those came every glass stunk of detergent. You could even taste it in the water. The waiter came by and we told him and he agreed so we asked for new drinks and in no time he brought us new ones. Well, guess what…….same thing, only this time the waiter didn’t agree with us. Said everything smelled fine to him….well, we can smell and we can taste…..it wasn’t fine so we told him forget it, we’ll just order the pizzas, which we did. Probably 6 minutes later the pizzas came. After all the hype, I was quite disappointed. One pizza was a sausage and pepperoni pizza and the other was some sort of supreme pizza. Nothing about these pizzas made them stand out. I was expecting more flavor out of the meats and sauce but it was quite boring. I tell people to definitely try it but don’t expect to have a desire to return. I’ve tried it and won’t go back. The waiter wasn’t that friendly, the food was average, and the glassware/drinks stunk. After the trendiness of the place wears thin, the place will die a quiet death and people will slowly go back to the pizza joints that they came from. Fireside, Red Savoy, Davannis, etc. All better pizza, IMHO. Personally, I prefer Downtown Duluth Sammy’s over any other place.

By: Gin

Gin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:24:23 +0000

James G.
Obviously the place doesn’t “suck” if it’s that packed, and since it is that packed doesn’t it also mean the location must be good? Your rational is ridiculous. Sounds like your mad because you didn’t get to try what everyone is raving about. You some common sense and go back and try it. Or keep carry your cross. Your pick.

By: burtldy

burtldy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:46:51 +0000

Simplicity. I think we do this well in the Midwest. Black Sheep pulls off the concept with grace, subtlety, and originality.

The basement atmosphere is cozy and warm; making it the kind of place you could spend hours drinking and eating in. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable about their beer & wine selection.

And the pizza was phenomenal. I’d echo your statements about the pizza coming out well balanced. Crust was perfect, roasted red peppers and pepperoni were tangy & slightly spicy. Will get the buffalo mozz next time, too.

Le sigh. My new favorite place.

By: James G.

James G. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:48:36 +0000

This place, much like all the places in the old warehouse district north of Sex World, sucks.

Having heard about the place from friends, we tried to go. After waiting an hour and a half, and the staff not being able to tell us how much longer, we gave up and left. So, I have no idea how the food is.

Also, one of ourcparty never even made it into the restaurant. There is so little parking nearby that hecspent the whole time driving around in circles trying in vain to find a space.

So, even if the food is good, I’ll never know, because I won’t go back. Like everything in life, it is all about location, and this place’s location sucks.

By: Moe

Moe — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:02:41 +0000

Sweet, thanks for the update.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:13:44 +0000

Wow, I can’t seem to go anywhere (Internet-wise) without hearing about this place. Guess I’d better check it out one of these days.