First Slice, Andersonville
21 people recommendvia r/chicagofood22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
First Slice receives pie recommendations in Andersonville and elsewhere in Chicago. Sour cherry and French silk have fans; individual visitors also praise Key Lime and blueberry cream. Customers mention coffee and seating. One cautions that opening time does not suit an early breakfast, so check current hours before going.
Address
First Slice Pie Cafe, 5357 N Ashland Ave Ste 1R, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Sour cherry pie, Key Lime pie, French silk pie
- Best for
- Desserts
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/HerTownToo in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends First Slice with location and menu link.
- Recommendsu/sourdoughcultist in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends the French silk pie.
- Recommendsu/itsspookyfox in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Seconding First Slice and praising sour cherry pie.
- Recommendsu/Skankmofo in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Recommends Andersonville location especially for Key Lime pie.
- Recommendsu/purple_fuzzy in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024ambience
Locations have seating, coffee and welcoming chill vibe.
- Recommendsu/girouxfilms in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Calls First Slice the best alongside Hoosier Mama.
- Recommendsu/Hedgehog_Insomniac in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Adds First Slice to the pie favorites.
- Recommendsu/Faerie_Friend in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Loves their sour cherry and French Silk pies.
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- Recommendsu/wallsarecavingin in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Notes convenient location near Brown Line stop.
- Recommendsu/EnvironmentalBike962 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Visited Andersonville location, calls cherry pie the best ever.
- Recommendsu/TheEternalChampignon in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Says Andersonville location has amazing pies, unsure on coffee.
- Recommendsu/WardenofWestWorld in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Says the blueberry cream is the best dessert in town.
- Recommendsu/ClayAiken4Life in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends First Slice in either Andersonville or Ravenswood Manor.
- Recommendsu/JustHood in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Names First Slice Pie Cafe as recommendation.
- Recommendsu/n0obBebot26 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025variety
Notes coffee toffee pie and coffee available, plus nearby bookstore.
- Mixedu/elviscostume in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025wait time
Notes the cafe opens at 10am, so it is not an option for early breakfast.
- Recommendsu/happilyfour in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025variety
Likes it, noting seasonal menus.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating_Fun6581 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Calls Andersonville First Slice amazing.
- Recommendsu/House-Of-RAD79 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends First Slice Cafe in Ravenswood as an alternative to a Logan Square pie shop.
- Recommendsu/BelCantoTenor in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Recommends Andersonville First Slice, praising homemade pies.
- Recommendsu/DagonThoth in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends First Slice, noting several city locations.
- Recommendsu/ajzinni in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Names First Slice as recommendation.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.