Home Slice Pizza, South Congress
111 people recommend, 33 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood, r/Pizza, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 66 threads.
What people say, in short
Home Slice is recommended across its Austin outlets, including South Congress. Diners praise its New York-style slices and Sicilian pizza. A critic finds the crust too doughy, while others find the pizza merely average. A South Congress regular values its consistency and neighborhood feel. Commenters distinguish the lively, more touristy Congress setting from the North Loop outlet.
Address
Home Slice Pizza, 1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Best for
- Dine-in, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Home Slice Pizza, South Congress, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hskachuu in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Liked the crust's crisp, lightly chewy texture on a medium pizza topped with sausage and mushrooms.
- Recommendsu/Inappropriateaunt in r/austinfood · Aug 2025value
Rates Home Slice highly and finds it better value than East Side Pies.
- Mixedu/blckwngshsmyangel in r/austinfood · Nov 2023wait time
Lists it among Austin's best NY-style spots, but describes its chaotic crowd as a contrast to Feral's easy pickup.
- Mixedu/WelcomeToBrooklandia in r/austinfood · Nov 2025taste
One commenter feels the Italian sub is commonly seen as better than any pizza there.
- Recommendsu/ImSean in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste
Lists Home Slice's Sicilian among spots that satisfy the square-style craving.
- Recommendsu/onlineRVS in r/austinfood · Feb 2026ambience
Says the 53rd Home Slice has slices and outdoor seating close to downtown.
- Recommendsu/MovingGoofy in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste
Post author bought a Home Slice pie and found it well balanced and delicious despite its simple toppings.
- Recommendsu/walk-in_shower-guy in r/austinfood · May 2025taste
Recommends it.
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- Recommendsu/eyesocketbubblegum in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Strongly suggests Home Slice as the top choice.
- Recommendsu/TeedRimmer69 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026ambience
Picks the South Congress spot for its very Austin crowd and stellar pie.
- Recommendsu/OldNutmegr91 in r/Pizza · May 2024
Names this spot as their go-to late-night pizza stop after drinking whenever they visit.
- Recommendsu/French_Fries_FTW in r/austinfood · May 2025taste
Says Home Slice occasionally offers a vodka sauce pie and calls it excellent.
- Caveatu/HookEm_Tide in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Finds this other pizzeria mediocre, in contrast to the one they recommend.
- Recommendsu/HouseHead78 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Credits Home Slice with raising the bar for Austin pizza when it opened and starting a trend.
- Recommendsu/runatxtx in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste
Names Home Slice among the best pizza places.
- Recommendsu/illegal_deagle in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Calls the South Congress Home Slice a solid pick for a downtown request.
- Recommendsu/bit_pusher in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Calls Homeslice a regular go-to for thinner crust.
- Recommendsu/RunSilent86 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Places Home Slice third among New York-style options in their ranking.
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Gene_6869 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Lists Home Slice among their top pizza picks.
- Mixedu/cheekydimer in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Would rather send people to two other slice spots than to this one.
- Recommendsu/atxsince91 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025consistency
Long-time regular praises the South Congress spot for steady quality, great service and neighborhood feel.
- Recommendsu/soph0216 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Says Homeslice is their favorite source for both pizza and wings.
- Recommendsu/texasaaron in r/austinfood · Mar 2024taste
Says Home Slice holds up well against top-ranked New York pizza they've eaten.
- Caveatu/PassProtect15 in r/austinfood · Aug 2024taste
Says Home Slice falls short, finding its dough heavy.
- Mixedu/jaytacodog in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Says HomeSlice once held the top slice spot before Favorite Pizza passed it.
- Caveatu/SanguineEeyore in r/austinfood · Feb 2026parking
Warns parking at this Home Slice is limited; advises walking and avoiding no-parking zones.
- Caveatu/Atlasatlastatleast in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Restates a past dislike of Homeslice.
- Caveatu/PAK1302 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Doesn't see the hype; found their pizza merely okay.
- Caveatu/pineappledumdum in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Finds the pizza love for Homeslice baffling, though their sandwiches are solid.
- Recommends@MissTinaTheDiva on X · Apr 2025
Former Austin resident who loved this South Congress pizza spot and visited it very often.
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