"There’s something especially nostalgic about birthday pizza parties that reminds us of those private party rooms you’d book up an ice skating rink or mini golf course—they usually came pre-filled with some lukewarm pizzas and a bottle of Coke. Nowadays, we just go to Home Slice on South Congress instead, where the pizzas are great (and hot), and nobody’s carrying around tiny golf clubs. Bring a few friends, grab a big table in the back, eat until you can’t, then order a big slice of tiramisu to stick a candle in." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Order by the slice at the Homeslice Pizza walk up window or head next door to dine in. My favorite is the margherita pizza!" - A Taste of Koko
"Follow the fragrance of garlic to find this pizzeria dishing out New York-style pies and more. The giant, stuffed-to-the-brim Italian sub here has a dedicated fan club. If you can’t grab a table indoors or outdoors at the restaurant proper, order online or duck next door to More Home Slice for pizza to-go." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Travis Heights’ Home Slice isn’t just about pizza. Subs like the meatball, chicken, and eggplant parmesan, along with one of the best Italian subs in town, round out a strong sandwich lineup. Pro tip: The sandwiches are huge, so get a half unless you want leftovers, and add cherry peppers for a little extra kick. The North Loop locale offers the same signature subs. Just like the pizza, you can order these sandwiches online." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Even on the busiest of Saturday nights, we’re willing to brave the South Congress crowds for a visit to Home Slice. The inside feels decidedly old-school—colorful, lively, and packed full of tables. If you have friends from the East Coast who never stop talking about “what pizza is supposed to taste like,” this is probably one of the few places that’ll quiet them down, at least for a few minutes. Home Slice also has a second location in North Loop that offers most of the same menu, plus Sicilian pies, but the New York-style is the way to go." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion