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HomeSlice
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza
1030 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
(215) 627-2726
- Hours:
Tue-Thu, Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 12 pm - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
44 reviews for HomeSlice
Review Highlights
"...the option of getting whole wheat crust, which is awesome."
(in 6 reviews)
"Also had the spanish fries - soooo good."
(in 3 reviews)
"And in the interest of full disclosure, I adore Rustica."
(in 8 reviews)
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44 reviews in English
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Review from Alexandra W.
Philadelphia, PA
12/2/2011
I think I could probably eat the Thai Curry (chicken) Cheesesteak for at least three days in a row. In fact, I think I may have.
Interesting pizzas, reasonably priced, close to my house, AND they deliver.
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Review from Pam S.
10/25/2011
Dude. So I was chattin' the other day and someone said "Oh yeah, there's this place with vegan pizza - but it's not in your hood. Sad." Well. Forget that, because a 30 minute bike ride from South Philly and I was in a land of vegan pizza. Now, I'm a pizza fanatic, and I'm a huge fan of Blackbird, but I've been meaning to scope out the other vegan-friendlies.
Definitely a good thing. It's in that in plazza thing in the Northern Liberties, so it's also close to good coffee shops, etc. etc. The place seems more like the kind you get carry-out at, even though it had pleasant seating. We just waited for a while.
There were many vegan options, but we could only do one pizza, so we had a red pie with vegan cheese, some veggies, and vegan buffalo chicken. The fake chicken was a little too soy-y for my taste, but the buffalo flavor it gave to the pizza was great. We didn't think we had the vegan cheese at first, and then we saw that it was clumped together, a la classic mozzarella. A little different, but much appreciated and highly flavorful. The crust was thin and and a crunch in a good way, but not everyone likes thin crust pizza - so be warned.
I'll definitely be hitting this place up again. -
Review from Karen Y.
Updated - 10/24/2011
under new management and sadly not really improved in my opinion.
service is still very nice, but i feel like they have removed everything that i find to be special about this place. things that are gone that make me sad: housemade onion rings and fresh grilled pineapple. most of the interesting combo pizzas are taken off the menu. my last couple of pizzas here were just meh.
still a place to grab a slice or two during the kid's concert with my son, but no longer a go-to local take-out place for me anymore.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/27/2011
it's tough to rate this place, but i decided to give stars for the pizza.
i like the eclectic… Read more »
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Review from Nora D.
Philadelphia, PA
12/28/2011
This is my go-to spot for pizza in the city. I love that they have regular pizza as well as speciality pizzas (including vegan). It is impossible to get bored of their menu. The service at this place is fast and friendly, and the food is great and reasonably priced...
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Review from Jordan S.
Philadelphia, PA
10/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had a Groupon for HomeSlice so a friend and I gave it a try and went to town on a meatball pizza, a buffalo pizza, and a panzarotti.
I've had plenty of good vegan/vegetarian food but this was just not quite working for me. The vegan meatballs were fantastic, but everything else was a disaster.
The cheese they use is just plain bad. It does not work at all for me. It just had no flavor whatsoever and does not substitute real cheese at all. More importantly, they are serving topping-filled pizzas on such a thin crust that when you pick it up, even if done so slowly, the cheese and toppings slide right off the slice and you are left with a soupy mess.
The panzarotti was just soup inside. Not good at all.
Next time I would just order a meatball sandwich because the meatballs at least were very good. -
Review from three r.
Philadelphia, PA
12/15/2011
Every December i have my kids birthday party in is favorite park, Liberty Lands. After running in the park we head down to Home Slice for PIZZA. Kids love this place, the service was great. After Pizza we walk around Liberty Place and checkout the shops. Great location.
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Review from Karen F.
7/16/2011
While we actually wound up dining at PYT - I sure wish we'd have stayed here. PYT was a frikkin' disaster (read my review).
Anyhow - DH & I walked in (and wound up walking out) today.
The menu of custom pies and steaks sounds terrific - but (the main reason we left) it was hot a heck in there. (No A/C? Or maybe just the heat of the pizza ovens?)
Also the 3 thin-crust pies that were available for "by the slice" - plain, veggie with onions, and some sort of brown meat - did not appeal.
I would come back here - but only to carry out.
Too hot on a summer day to eat in here. (Sorry)
The man behind the counter was perfectly nice.
Oh - and I would order a freshly baked pie - not a slice that has been sitting around for god know how long. (We walked in around 3 - which is smack dab between lunch and dinner.) -
Review from mishel c.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 10/31/2011
HomeSlice was obviously sold to people who have no idea what they're doing. The vegan pizza definitely isn't as good and it seems they're phasing out this part of the menu (or don't care about it) because it's just not good. It's depressing, but it seems I'll either be making my vegan pizza at home from now on, or trekking to Blackbird.
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6/14/2011
A few weeks ago, my partner + I found ourselves exhausted + hungry after a day of home improvement +… Read more »
Comment from Andrew B. of HomeSlice 12/6/2011
Hey mishel, very sorry to hear you feel that way. Bare with… More » -
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Review from Kate M.
Philadelphia, PA
10/21/2011
Meh, I've experienced better is really all that needs to be said. The pizza is thoroughly unexciting. Dull sauce, dull crust. Just really dull.
Listed in: I like pizza.
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Review from kevin g.
Philadelphia, PA
12/2/2011
Finally had me some Home Slice and ive got to tip my hat off to you boys. Well done. Being a pizza snob (i dont rate pizza unless it falls into the same category as Delorenzo's Trenton, Vince's NE Philly, Denino's Staten Island, you get me...) I didnt expect much from this foo-foo Vegan friendly spot. I was pleasantly surprised. The pie was crisp with just enough cheese to make it stretch just enough before tearing away with each bite. ill be back!
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Review from Kristyn F.
Philadelphia, PA
9/7/2010
Let me point out a reason for every star:
1) CREATIVITY! Where can you find a pizza shop that isn't afraid to put green beans and fried onions on a pizza. They really break the mold with having the balls to think outside the box.
2) VEGGIE/VEGAN OPTIONS! I went vegan for a while, and every now and then you get that "comfort food" craving. Homeslice delivered on that with their veggie chick'n pizza steak with vegan cheese and a side of spanish fries. Or their pizza with their homemade vegan cheese made from pureed almonds.
3) ATMOSPHERE! You walk in and your eye-sight goes everywhere before you even get to the counter. The walls are plastered with local newspaper clips and hand-painted tomatoes. Waiting for a fresh pie is never boring.
4) THAT ORANGE VESPA! (need I say more)
5) THE MANAGEMENT! I have worked my share in pizza places over the years - but this place is more than just business. The owners of this establishment put a lot of heart and soul into such a basic idea. Their number one goal is to please the customer, even if the customer is CLEARLY wrong. They push themselves to be creative and original with their menu. I think they're doing a fine job and I feel like other pizza places in the Philadelphia area could learn a thing or two from them. -
Review from marie r.
Philadelphia, PA
8/4/2011
I really don't recall ever giving any place a one star, ever, but I feel pretty strong about this feeling. Bad pizza = major disappointment. It's happened here more than 3 times. I have friends that work there and I just feel bad for their kitchens pizza making ability. My pepperoni pizza for delivery was soggy, dripping, yuck. The pie I was last disappointed about was a vegan white with veggies and veggie cheese. No taste no love. It was like a challah cracker pizza. I called them after and told them how awful the pizza was but now I'm feeling service industry remorse! Ps I hear their sandwiches are good but I'll never know.
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Review from S C.
Philadelphia, PA
3/16/2011
I feel guilty comparing Homeslice to Rustica, but due to their proximity and interesting pizza selections you just can't avoid it. And in the interest of full disclosure, I adore Rustica. I was a bit unsure of what to expect based on other reviews of Homeslice, but I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with our order last night. Everyone was nice and the guy on the phone double checked my order after I placed it, which I always appreciate, being a quiet talker.
We got a tomato pie with vegan meatballs and broccoli rabe, and a vegan pie with veg sausage and mushrooms. The homemade meatballs and almond cheese were fantastic. So yummy. The veggie meatballs were a bit more like falafel balls which is in no way a negative in my book, but it does affect what toppings I would pair it with in the future. I love love love all the vegan options, and the sauce is really good, it's cool that it's sweetened with carrots too.
However, I did have beef with the crust, which was more like an effete cracker. I'm a Brooklyn girl and crust is possibly the most important feature of a pizza to me. The crust was too thin, no chewy bite, no satisfying crunch, no doughy hug at the end of the slice. It just didn't give me that big pizza in your face experience. It did feel lighter and healthier than Rustica, and it would be the place I'd turn for a light bite, but it didn't really fill that urge for pizza. I felt like a dick, but I kept saying throughout the meal, "I just wish these toppings would jump onto a Rustica." -
Review from Anthony W.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 5/31/2011
This is the first place I've been to where I actually got something cool for checking in on Foursquare... free slice of my choice. Now that's a promo! I'm positive that it's for a limited time so...
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2/27/2011
The menu isn't as vast as I thought it would be. I really wanted to try a pizza, but I didn't feel… Read more »
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Review from Ryan E.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 1/26/2010
Whoa, this place has gone down hill. The service is absolutely terrible. I called a few weeks agao and asked what slices they had available. The guy proceeded to rambled off the slices as I was trying to tell my significant other what they were. He then got annoyed that I was repeating what he had to say and asked to put me on hold. He then decided to have a conversation with one of his coworkers which I could overhear and forgot about me for about five minutes. I finally hung up and called Rustica to order.
I decided to give them another shot and order a pizza for delivery in which they said it would be 30 - 45 mins. An hour and half later (I live two blocks away) I got my pizza which was freezing cold and barely had any toppings on it. We got the apple pizza which literally had three slices of apple and three or four small pieces of what supposed to be goat cheese but was really ricotta cheese. It was like eating a dry piece of cold crust. We didnt finish our pizza and again went to Rustica. Long and short of it, go to Rustica.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/21/2009
By far, the two best pizza places in N. Liberties are Rustica and Homeslice. I think Rustica is… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer G.
Philadelphia, PA
Friendly service. The place is Very clean with a hip repurposed-industrial art look. Homestyle offerings of brewed iced tea, lemonades, and some cookies. I've come here for take-out several times before. Today was my first dine-in experience. The rolls, our sandwiches were on, could've been eaten alone. They were fresh and delicious. I had the "chicken" cheesesteak. Very good!
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Review from Colleen L.
Philadelphia, PA
10/19/2008
There are things I really like about Home Slice, and then things I really dislike. They are reasonably priced and have large portions. I couldn't believe the amount of french fries they give you for only $2.50! Their cheese steaks are also pretty huge. You could easily split one cheese steak and an order of fries with another person and be very full.
I like the seasonings they use on the chicken cheese steak. Kind of like a spicy cheese sauce or something. It was unexpected but delicious. Their plain cheese steak is also really tasty. I ordered the cheese fries and expected just good ol' cheese fries, but the cheese had a distinct jalapeno flavor. I can't say it was exactly what I wanted (I'm a cheese fries traditionalist) but my fiance was really digging them.
The one thing I really really dislike is that they wrap the cheese steaks in paper. Like the kind of paper you would wrap a hoagie in. Not only does it not keep your steak warm the way aluminum-lined paper does, but it gets all gross and soggy and sticks to the bun and meat. And considering that their cheese steaks are pretty saucy, the situation becomes messy very quickly. A rookie mistake, I think.
But I will still eat their delicious sandwiches! -
Review from Anthony S.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 11/22/2008
I had the cheesesteak the other week and it was pretty good. A large is really like a gigundo and enough for at least two people. Also had the spanish fries - soooo good!! Hearty fries with crispy fired onions and jalepenos and spices. Worth the trip just for the fries!
They've started doing bike deliveries too! If you're in NoLibs, call for delivery. Not sure if there are only certain times or what though.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/28/2008
To be blunt, I love everything about Home Slice except for the crust of their pizza.
The owners and… Read more »
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Review from jasmine e.
Philadelphia, PA
5/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Not your average pizza place. As a vegetarian I was thrilled to see all the veggie friendly options. I tried the soy sausage, broccoli rabe and tomato pizza. It was yummy. And it didn't leave me with that "gross, I just ate 2 slices of pizza feeling." While some dislike the crust, I love it! I found it to be very different tasting in a good way.
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Review from Jake V.
Philadelphia, PA
4/27/2009
This was a good pizza but not great. I appreciate the whole wheat crust option and our Margarete pizza was okay but it just didn't do it for whatever reason the way Rustica does. The same goes for the salad for whatever reason.
I do have to say that the service, though, was really great.
I'm not ready to give up on them but I rarely go out for pizza so when I do, it has to be good. -
Review from Mikey K.
Philadelphia, PA
6/9/2009
Not that great. I was expecting a lot more from this place but the pizza just didn't live up to the clever name. Hate to say it but the pizza was kinda soppy from all the toppings and the fries were overdone.
Also, being served on plastic plates is just not cool -- a little presentation goes a long way!
Thumbs up for creativity but I'm going to stick to Rustica. -
Review from Matthew M.
Philadelphia, PA
9/15/2008
Decided to pass on Rustica to try the new Home Slice pizzeria on Liberties Walk yesterday evening. One thing they've got going for them is that they really are a little bit more of a restaurant than any other Philly pizzerias I can think of, they've easily got seating for 30 or more and have a pretty cool decor made up of newspaper and magazine clippings glued onto the wall.
The good: SERVICE, is what gets them the 4th star! The girl at the counter is a little too shy and quiet for a brand new restaurant in my opinion, but she wasn't mean either (if you read this, smile a little more, can't hurt). What really made an impression was that right after we placed our order and paid, they came out and told us that they were having issues with the pizza oven and that they weren't sure how soon they could get our pizza to us. They offered us anything else on the menu, were sincerely apologetic and TOTALLY took care of us. Definitely reason enough for me to give them another shot. The toppings choices are also pretty good. Cheap burgers and veggie burgers, and decent pricing all around. Good sized portions too, you won't leave hungry.
The iffy: The menu is really basic and boring compared to the decor. A little bit of design and some witty naming can go a long way. The food was "ok". Not bad, but not great either...but keep in mind we didn't get to try the pizza which is really what they're all about. -
Review from abigail l.
Philadelphia, PA
1/2/2010
Man, I really, really wanted to like this place. Ugh.
I have not had their pizza so I do plan to give them another shot in that department but I will stay far away from their veggie sandwiches and fried sides. Blech. The decor of newspaper wallpaper is adorable and I like the location. The service was fine, nothing special or terrible.
My husband and I shared the veggie chicken cheese steak and the mac and cheese broccoli balls. I inquired about the veggie chicken and it's actually just chopped up boca chicken patties. Hmm. Yeah I could make that in my kitchen for about $3, yet our sandwich was $10. I get that your rent is probably expensive HomeSlice and that someone else is making my food but I want something tasty that I can't make better at home damn it!
Now, onto the mac and cheese broccoli balls. Such a great theory executed in such a disgusting manner. The cheese is either not really present or just gets lost in the frying and the broccoli bits remind me of something from a high school cafeteria lunch. So what you're left with is some fried over cooked pasta. Eww. My friends ordered french fries and real chicken cheese steaks and they were left with the same unsatisfied/gut rot feeling my husband and I felt. My best friend is a vegan and ordered a slice of pizza with whole wheat crust and a homemade cashew cheese. I think she liked it but didn't love it. Someday I will try the pizza from here because it's pretty close to my house and because I really want to like and support an establishment with so many veggie options but at the moment I just can't. -
Review from Alfred Jordan R.
Philadelphia, PA
4/11/2009
Great pizza! There is wheat and regular crust, plus a lot of vegetarian / vegan options. The pizza ideas are creative and interesting; I had a pizza with some type of curry sauce, peanuts, and broccoli on it.
I would describe it the pizza as in between "regular pizza" and gourmet pizza (i.e. Rustica). Crust is thin and the pizza isn't greasy. Pizza sauce (gravy?) is very good and slightly sweet.
The cheese fries are also some of the best in the city. They're a little bit spicy and crunchy.
With respect to cost, it's $11 for a small pizza and a few dollars more for a large. A small pizza is enough for two people, although I suspect if you were "motivated" you could probably eat the whole thing. The cheese fries were about $3. Expect to drop about $15 to $20 for two people.
All in all, a very good spot for pizza that offers solid old favorites and new twists. -
Review from Autumn E.
Philadelphia, PA
5/11/2009
I really like the menu here. They have alot of options for specialty pizzas. Really creative pizzas, that I would have never thought to order. You also c can have the option of getting whole wheat crust, which is awesome!
The pizzas are good, but not like "amazing." If it wasnt for the unique topping choices, I probably wouldnt pick this to be my pizza place of choice.
They are also very slow here. Dine in, and Delivery has both been a very very long wait. It took well over an hour for them to come last time we got delivery.
I do really enjoy the speciality pizzas though, so I guess i'll suck up the long wait and keep coming here! -
Review from Michael B.
Philadelphia, PA
9/12/2009
Maybe I'm don't believe any blue-blooded American should be eating pizza made with whole wheat crust. Maybe it's just the trauma of growing up as the only meat eater in a family of vegetarians. Maybe I'm just getting old and grumpy, a cooler of PBR, a shotgun and Hmong teenager away from Clint Eastwood's character in Gran Turino.
Whatever the reason this place doesn't really do it for me. The pizza is so-so (much better options in the area), and there are only a few pies out at any given time, so you don't have a lot of options if you just want a couple of slices.
The food only gets two stars, but I added one for the cool decor (old newspapers plastered on the walls, upbeat colors) and the friendly service. -
Review from bob b.
Philadelphia, PA
4/22/2011
THIS PLACE SUCKS ASS!! Cardboard pizza.
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Review from Mike G.
Philadelphia, PA
2/4/2009
Im finally writing my review on account of the fact that I'm hungry. When I'm hungry, I dream of pizza. My stomach gurgles like a lava lamp when I think of pizza.
Anyway, to the point. Some friends and I tried out the pizza here in liberties walk after reading about it on a a super blog: fries with that shake!
The pizza was good. It was nice thin crust pizza, which is way too few and far to be found in my opinion. The sauce was good. There was no grease drips on my plate either. Simply good, not the best in the world, but ranked way higher than the abundance of crap-pizza out there.
The decor of the place, however, is way too much like a campus snack bar. I found myself itching to use such terms as "dude!" and "prolly" every few minutes. Crappy cartoon-y sloppy murals and random news paper clippings plaster the walls. I suppose they wanted to transcend the usual Liberties Walk sterility , but here I think they succeed too much.
I'll try again if I decide to take out. -
Review from Carlos L.
Philadelphia, PA
7/12/2009
Obvious choice if you're vegan.
The store-made vegan "cheese" is fantastic. Lots of topping options too, from veggies (duh) to vegan sausage, etc.
Even vegan cheese sauce for fries!
The best part? Even though you feel like you're eating junk food, they make their vegan sandwiches and pizzas with less of the processed stuff you'd expect (for instance, their vegan "cheesesteaks" use tofu instead of processed fake meat).
I took a star off because of the prices... you know as soon as you glance at the menu that the place is right on Liberties Walk.
Regardless, it's worth it. If you're vegan and miss South Philly food, save these guys in your cellphone.
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Review from Daniel J.
Philadelphia, PA
3/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Sandwiches are awesome and probably the best in the neighborhood. The pizza is just ok but I will give it another chance and let you know the verdict.
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Review from Annie D.
Silver Spring, MD
9/21/2008
I really like this place!
The crust is really thin and garlicky, they have equally tasty vegan pizza options for my lactose intolerant friends (it's sad but I have many) and the atmosphere is artsy and fun.
So far I've only tried the pizza and the spanish fries, but both get the 'ole thumbs up. -
Review from Yelena Y.
Philadelphia, PA
1/2/2011
I have eaten here a while ago and it seemed unremarkable because I wasn't expecting much of a plain vegan pizza. This time, though, I got the one with bruschetta and some other stuff on it, and even though it it was still vegan, I thought it was delicious! You can tell the toppings are fresh, especially with tomatoes. My friend ordered the vegan cheese fries, and those smell pretty funky, so I didn't try them. We ordered two pizzas and the fries, and the guy said it would be a half hour. Cool news though, it was only 15 minutes or so. The people working are friendly. They accept credit cards, no minimum. They have their menu on the website, but I could not tell if it was outdated. Oh, also the actual restaurant is kind of hidden away from the street, so you have to look for it in the little plaza side street thing they have there.
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Review from lia b.
Philadelphia, PA
2/11/2011
this is my fave vegan pizza spot. fast delivery to nolibs. usually they are generous with the toppings. and the fries are GOOD!
wish they would offer daiya vegan cheese in addition to their almond cheese. -
Review from Herbert M.
Philadelphia, PA
2/26/2011
I ate here the other day. Paid with a groupon. French fries were perfecto. Lemonade tasted funny. There are also a lot of different pizza combonations (most of which sounded very appetizing). We got the turkey BLT.. It wasn't bad. Its a pretty good corner pizza joint, nothing really special other than the selection. However, it was the 1st time I tried whole wheat dough & it was very tasty.
I would definately buy another groupon for here but I do not think I'd venture out & pay full price if I was looking to score an amazing slice of pizza. -
Review from Caitlin v.
Philadelphia, PA
5/3/2010 4 Check-ins Here
homeslice , while a little more than your local corner pizza shop, is so fantastic.
as a vegetarian, homeslice gives me the ability to relive the days of being able to eat buffalo chicken without sacrificing my life choices. for lunch yesterday i got the vegetarian buffalo chicken steak and it was so delicious. there are also vegan cheese options to add as well (i'm not vegan so i'm more than OK with lots of cheese). basically almost everything they have here has a vegetarian alternative. and its some of the best tasting veg food i've ever had in my life.
the pizza is pretty creative. they have your run of the mill stuff, but also a lot of gourmet sounding combinations.
you can get delivery with a $10 minimum, they take cards as well which is really nice. delivery is always prompt even on their busiest days (one or two of my friends work here so tip well! they deserve it!).
as for the actual shop itself, the inside is awesome. old newspaper articles are ripped up and reimagined all over the wall. it's in a good location right on liberties walk too so it's near a lot of other stuff if you want to walk off that delicious pizza after or grab a drink.
i'm not too impressed with the mac & cheese broccoli balls though. they were alright. only a speck or two of broccoli.Listed in: my favorite places ever in…
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Review from Brynn T.
Philadelphia, PA
8/20/2008 ROTD 11/7/2008
i went to home slice last night, and for opening day they did a fine job for a first day. the decor is really cute and the prices are great - small pizza and a vegetarian cheesesteak for $16. portions are huge. i think they might work on refining their recipes a bit but i'm hesitant to be my usual harshly judging self because it IS their first day, and i like their place across the street, a full plate. plus this lonely spot on the walk really needs a pizzeria that won't go out of business in three weeks' time!
anyway, i thought the cheese was great - both on the vegesteak and the pizza. the sauce on the pizza - too sweet for my taste and the dough - too doughy for me. again these are things i'm sure they need a bit to work out. i think they also need to accumulate a good bit of grease on the grill to churn out some amazing cheesesteaks. or possibly a less dense tofu.
anyway this place has good intentions, so i think you should give them a try. i believe there is a drag show there thursday aug 21 (tomorrow!)Listed in: my neighborhood
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Review from Tofu Robo T.
Philadelphia, PA
12/30/2008
The reason this place gets my repeat business is that they actually have healthy pizza that tastes good. Try the whole wheat crust option with your favorite toppings and you will be pleasantly surprised by the thin yet hearty flavor. I also very highly recommend the VEGAN CHEESE. Please FORGET what you know about vegan cheese. This is not the plasticy and flavorless unmeltable variety... They make it in-house out of almonds. It's super flavorful and rich. The consistency is similar to ricotta (which people often put on gourmet pizza). In my opinion they put too much of it on there, you can get by with a half ration of the "cheeze". One note of caution, if you are strictly vegan you may want to call ahead to make sure they have the almond cheese in stock. It apparently takes 3 days to make and they often run out.
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Review from Nina N.
Cherry Hill, NJ
9/7/2010
HomeSilce in theory is a great place, interesting decor, nice location, -all they are missing is good pizza. The whole wheat pizza there tastes like cardboard and turned me off to trying whatever else they might be cooking up. Its a shame because its a cool little place and the staff seems nice but the pizza just falls way short of what you'd expect from the outside.
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Review from emma b.
Austin, TX
Updated - 11/5/2009
i really hate to give places that offer numerous and creative vegan options only one star, but this place is just... ugh. let's say they start with three stars (see previous review) and deduct from there.
minus one star for their prices. $8.50 for a six inch sandwich (their 'large') is fucking insane.
minus one star for their vegan cheesesteak. listen, i've eaten a lot of vegan cheesesteaks, and this was by far the worst. mushy bland tofu, still-crunchy chunks of pepper, and a roll that disintegrated almost immediately. i also paid another dollar (bringing my six inch sandwich total to $9.50) for vegan cheese and they neglected to put any on there.
shame it had to be this way, because their pizza is pretty good.Listed in: vegan cheesesteaks
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7/19/2009
solid vegan pizza effort. i appreciate their homemade almond cheese situation a lot-- not everyone… Read more »
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Review from Ben M.
Philadelphia, PA
4/14/2009
I had stopped in for two pieces the other day (its a shame because they were the only two to choose from). Always friendly people behind the counter. I had a plain slice, which showcased their savory sauce well and a spinach, tomato, feta slice on whole wheat. A whole wheat crust is a difficult to master because I feel it clashes with the tomato sauce. Home Slice's answer to my peeve was to make it a white pizza. I will def go again, most likely to get a pie, since the slices are limited in variety probably due to a slow walkin crowd.
