Coach’s Pizza

Coach’s Pizza in West Glen. First of all HOW MUCH STUFF is in West Glen I didn’t know about? It’s very vast out there.

This place is a “hangout”. They have regulars who hang at the bar, drinking and meeting up with friends. It’s a a casual “sit wherever you like” vibe. Quick, friendly service. Kid friendly. There was a big table of ladies ranging from about age ten to age 60, family celebrating a younger gal’s birthday together. The birthday girl got a bowl of ice cream with a sparkler in it! So fun. Jack totally flirted with ALL of them the whole time.

We went on a Thursday, the special was any large pizza for the price of a medium (the only two sizes they have). No drink specials that night although they have drink specials listed on their website. They have decent beer and wine menus.

We ordered the “Crack Pizza” because damn, it sounded good and it was! Alfredo sauce, tomato, bacon, chicken, and basil. Can you tell we have a type? I LOVE chicken on pizza!

The only downfall to ordering this type of zza is I can’t review the red sauce, a critical pizza component. The Alfredo was yummy though. 

The crust is New York Style: thin and soft right out of the oven. Leftover it was crispier. I think this was Jack’s favorite spot so far - he devoured it and the lucky guy got a leftover piece sent to daycare for lunch today! 

If I ever get back to this place I want to try the almond crusted chicken fingers. I saw someone order these and they looked bomb dot com. 

They had a Thelma’s cooler for desserts and  a couple arcade games like Ms. Pac Man. It’s a fun, chill place.

Ryan gave 4.5/5. I give 4/5. 

Side bar: My cousin suggested the best way to judge a pizza place is to order a pepperoni pizza. I also caught Ryan comparing restaurants to one another. That’s a fine approach for some, but not my motive here. I am not on a quest to find the BEST pizza in Des Moines, I’m just on a quest to try it all. Thanks for coming to my pizza TED talk. 

Next week we have a Baratta’s date with some friends! Until then.