Today I ran to Somerville Ave to join the Commonwealth Crossfit but the door was locked...so instead I chanced upon the City Slicker Cafe next door and figured if you can't bust your butt in the gym you may as well fill your stomach with gold. Man oh man was I blown away. I ordered the Umami burger--apparently a new addition to their menu--and it was insanely good. Tender beef, portabella mushroom, fried egg, smoked bacon, sundried tomatoes, and Japanese sauces (mixed with miso and seaweed). This was a taste of heaven...screw it, Crossfit can wait till tomorrow :) p.s. sundried tomatoes should be a requirement on a burger. read more

Great meatloaf sandwich! Their fries are always good and love all the different dipping sauces to choose from. Definitely a go to for take out. read more

I just got my catering delivery and I am so impressed! The food is awesome and perfect for our Super Bowl Party!! 1. On time 2. Super friendly 3. Great food 4. Presentation really impressive! I ordered meatballs and a cheese platter! Thank you so much for making my day so much easier and delicious!! read more

This is the best delivery joint in the somerville in my opinion! I get food from there every day for the last several months and they never screwed up my orders :) The food is excellent, quality far exceeding the price tag associated. Never been to their actual location tho read more

One word: grease. I won't elaborate too much, as I noticed that other Yelpers have experienced similar problems with City Slicker pizza, but my slice of take-out cheese was straight up dripping with oil. I guess if I had a hangover, I'd venture over to City Slickers for pizza again. Other than that, I'd prefer my pies to be more cheese and sauce and less Exxon oil spill. All that being said, my dinner was tasty and the pizza crust was crunchy and bready, just the way I like it. I'll probably eat at City Slickers again since it's right next to Conway Field where I play kickball every week. I definitely want to check out some of their full dinners, or maybe one of their specialty pizzas. The surf n' turf pie looked especially appetizing. A local blogger confirmed its tastiness in a letter posted on the restaurant's wall. They also have meatloaf, which earns any place an extra star in my book. read more

For some reason, the buffalo chicken pizza used to keep me awake at night in a blissful, yearning dream-state of kicky heat and cool, creamy bleu cheese. Now it keeps me awake because my stomach has realized that I just consumed a full quart of oil. The super-crunchy crust literally oozes when you bite into it. The browned cheese drips like a sweaty fat man in July. I can't speak to the rest of the food, but do your gastrointestinal track a favor and avoid this grease trap. read more

Wow this pizza is ridiculous. Ridiculously awesome. I can't even. I rarely order pizza but had a craving on Saturday. It was unseasonably cold outside, and we didn't feel like cooking or going out to eat... which is when it hit me. ORDER PIZZA. I bike by this place a lot, and it always smells awesome, so after reading some good pizza reviews I decided to hit this place up on Foodler. The pizza came within 25 minutes and it immediately looked GLORIOUS. And that's also how it tasted. I can see why it might not be for everybody, but you're ordering a pizza- it's not going to be healthy. Yes, it's cooked in a pan and greasy/buttery, perhaps greasier than other pizzas, and I don't even want to know what the calorie count is - so I limited myself to only a couple slices (Normally I can Liz Lemon Shotgun a pizza, but I showed some restraint) , and that way had some the next day. I haven't ordered any of their other food, but I definitely will soon. And I look forward to having that pizza again when I feel like indulging myself. And the next day I'll just eat salad. I promise. read more

I came home to find City Slicker Cafe's delivery menu in my mailbox a couple weeks ago, and had no idea what a treat I was in for. As I perused the menu, I grew increasingly excited to try it. I'm a huge fan of side dishes, so I ordered the jalapeno slaw, creamy corn and poblano rice, and chili with melted cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious, like a party for your mouth. This was hands-down the best chili I've had in greater Boston. Over the weekend, I ordered the customizable bistro salad with steak (medium-rare), which was cooked perfectly/easy to cut. I added avocado and mozzarella to the salad, which were both tasty and fresh. The menu offerings are creative, they have lots of options/customizable options, and the service is fast and friendly. I am looking forward to my next order; maybe the pot roast? I only wish I had gotten their menu sooner... read more

I maybe had a bad experience with my order or have different pizza standards (pizza should be made with fresh, simple ingredients and cooked in a oven, not a frying pan) but i ordered a pizza that looked to be fried, literally the crust was deepen into oil .... Never had such a fat pizza in my life. Fried, heavy and not even tasty... So only had one slice of it... Delivery time was good though... read more

This place catered a party for me and everyone loved the food!!!! I still get take out from here. I love the sandwiches (cubano/portuguese/plain ole greasy steak). I love the city girl pizza and the pasta dishes are tasty. Grease belongs on a pizza and all foods that you find at this place... they call it "city slickers" because of the grease, not because one might think that Billy Crystal and Bruno Kirby works there. Plus, you get some cool service for it being a pizza joint! read more

I discovered this place back in September when they were handing out coupons around Tufts Campus. I have to say that their pizza is by far the best that I have had delivered during my 4 years at Tufts University. Their pizza crust can be ordered one of two ways, but always get it golden brown. The crust will have a crisp yet flaky texture that will make you question why you ever ordered from Espresso's or Nick's. The toppings from time to time will come a little bit greasy, however it is well worth the calories every once in a while just to indulge. The other thing that City Slicker does well are their sandwiches. They are quite large and deliiously made. Their french fries can depend on the time of day they are ordered. When they are made well they are deliciously golden brown on the outside and fluffy in the inside. However, be forewarned that from time to time they will come out greasy. read more

I don't typically write reviews of places that I've only gotten takeout from, but City Slicker is a place that is mostly meant for takeout, so I'll make an exception. This is probably my favorite non-thin-crust pizza in the Cambridge/Somerville area... it's certainly a different breed of pizza than the Upper Crust and Otto types of pizza, but if you're looking for something a little different, but still delicious, it is perfect. I've gotten City Slicker many times while living by both Harvard and Davis, and every single time it is delivered piping hot, with the cheese still gooey and the crust warm and crispy. My personal favorite flavor is chicken/basil/fresh mozz/garlic, but they have so many toppings that you can pretty much create any combo that pops into your head. French fries are solid too (nice and crispy, especially for delivery!), as are the burgers. Highly recommended for cheap, reliable delivery or takeout! read more

I love City Slicker! I order about once a week, and the food always arrives quickly and nice and hot. I do recommend ordering off their own website instead of Grubhub or Doordash or something, the prices are better and if you sign up for their email list, you frequently get coupons for a few dollars off or free fries or something. read more

Aweful food the chicken fingers where over cooked the crust was so dark almost burnt the burger was soaked in grease by the time we got the food the bun had absorbed all the grease and was soggy don't waste your time of money here read more

Solid diner/pizza place fare with a bit of a creative flair. I'd never been interested in trying this place out because to be honest, it seems a bit sketch from the outside. However, I heard recently that it's back under the original management and there's been an effort to turn the place around. First, hats off to the staff who graciously welcomed and served my crew despite rolling up right around closing time and a bit tipsy. You guys rock! The menu includes all the classics but also some pretty unique dishes if you want something different, like roasted root veggie salad, chorizo and goat cheese pizza, pot roast sandwich. I had Boo fries, which were covered in roast beef gravy, crispy pork belly pieces, and a fried egg. Amazing. And oddly enough, grilled asparagus side order. Which was fabulous. I can't wait to come back and try the pizza! read more

It took me two times ordering from this place to write a review. I was also prepared to STOP EATING and write a rave review about it right then and there but in the end, I was engulfed by the quality of the food and kept going, only to forget about it all together. My friend pretty much mirrored Anthony L.'s sentiment when we were looking for a place to eat and she pretty much screamed "Hold up, we've GOT to try this place." First round, my friend and I decided that the world truly was ending and that we should just go ahead and order enough food to feed a small Ugandan village. We went with the Thai Coconut Shrimp, Large Tater Tots, Chicken Parm pasta dish, and She got some kind of Chicken Alfredo White Sauce pasta dish. Now I'm a growing boy, so I'm picky about my pasta. Overcooked? Hell no. Too firm? Hell no. I'm like freaking Goldilocks up in here when it comes to food (and yet I'm not really that picky if that makes sense). Everything was cooked to perfection. The perfect temperature, the perfect sauce-pasta ratio, the perfect amount, all delivered in an adequate amount of time! Second round, we were craving pizza, so we dutifully went tothe City Slicker Menu hoping for something unique. Our wish came true with "The Tree Hugger Pizza" with caramelized onions, spinach and tomatoes. We added sliced sausage for kicks and waited patiently. Not even 20 minutes later, we received a call saying our food was downstairs. My friend was so excited to eat that she tripped up the stairs and landed on the pizza, but it survived! The pizza was stellar, thin crust and all. One downside to this order was that I wanted Tots again, but they weren't on the online menu. That pretty much broke my heart and my will to live in the moment, but my fat-ass side kicked in and I was soon pounding in my credit card information. I never would have expected amazing food from a place that looks like your normal pizza shop (It's not the most asthetically pleasing looking place, but far from the worst too). Definitely give this place a try if you're nearby! read more

The quality that City Slicker brings to their dishes is superb! I used to only get their salmon (with their delicious mashed potatoes and asparagus, of course) but stopped getting that meal since it was overpriced for only about 5 asparagus pieces, a small scoop of mashed potatoes, and a small salmon filet. Now, I get their California BLT (plus turkey) and it is SO GOOD, oh my gosh. It's super filling and delicious, and I recommend that sandwich to everyone! You can also get a hearty portion of fries with it for just under $2 extra. The staff is great as well! This place is mostly for take-out and deliveries. read more

Best takeout place! Has a variety of options. I love the bistro chicken pasta and the salad with walnuts and Gorgonzola. Churros are delicious. Good combo of apps/munchie food with real dinner options. Delivery is always on time. I know there are some lower reviews bc of a management change. But the original owner is back and everything is great again! read more

Cozy atmosphere with that neighborhood bar feel. Bomb burgers and fries so big you need to cut with a fork. read more

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Though I'm not going to change my rating, I definitely need to update my review of City Slicker. Since our first experience we've ordered from them a few more times. We've discovered that their calzones are among the best I've ever had. I don't know what they do, but they're amazing. A bit on the greasy side, but somehow that just makes them even more perfect. Their pizza, on the other hand, sucks. They use the same recipe as for the calzone, but sadly what works so well for a calzone falls completely flat on it's face for a pizza. But that's ok! Everything about this place but the pizza is a solid four stars! read more

Ok, so I have to admit... I've never actually *been* to City Slicker. No, it's true. I have only ever ordered delivery. But I've ordered like a hundred thousand times, so I'm going to go ahead and review this shit. Back in the day when I first started ordering from City Slicker I only ordered pizza. I look back on those days, sigh and shake my head at how sad it is that it took me so long to branch out. Their pizza is good - hits the spot after a few (six?) games of beer pong.. by then you don't even care about the grease because you're in such dire need of something in your stomach that you're practically licking it off the bottom of the box. I have to say though, now that I have tried (many) of the other menu items at City Slicker, I am such a huge fan!! I can't say that I have ever ordered something that I didn't like. Their food is really great quality for take out or delivery, it always arrives hot like it came right out of the oven/off the grill/from the frying pan/etc. The ingredients are awesome and interesting (last night I got a quessadilla... cheddar, carmelized onions, chicken and spinach.. delicious!) and they have a large variety of foods to choose from. Their pasta dishes are really good, even their salads are good. I've had good burgers, good sandwiches, great fries and their cheesecake brownies OMG. Get one. AND they have Lipton Peach Iced Tea... BAHHHH. sold. read more

If a layer of grease on top of your pizza offends you, keep walking, sister. If you like your crust buttery and crunchy and a maybe even a little burnt, nirvana awaits. Their buffalo fingers and the tomato butter they give you with their rolls are nothing to sneeze at, but keeping the focus on pizza here, they are hands down my favorite in Somerville. read more

Damn I wish it were Digiorno. I came here on a thursday afternoon around 3pm after running errands. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza - about $10 for a small pizza which set my hopes high. It was greasy and burned to a crisp!! They have these signs all over the place "please be patient for your food, pizzas cook for 25 minutes". Pizzas, especially smalls, get burned in 25 minutes. Figure it out!!! I ordered a garden salad too which was just a plastic tub full of lettuce - maybe 1 plum tomato and 4 thin cucumber slices. I'm never gonna visit this place again - the buffalo chicken tasted worse than my reef sandles with bleu toe cheese read more

Like others, I've never seen what this place looks like in real life because I've only ordered delivery (especially while I was in college; they used to be called Urban Gourmet, I think it's still pretty much the same.) First of all, the pizza is awesome. The people that don't like it are the types who get all in-a-tizzy over calories and fat grams and blah blah, and they get their little napkins out and blot the grease off the pizza...sorry but that's so annoying. Go eat a Lean Cuisine...this pizza is fattening, but it's so good, and you know it. Plus the pizzas aren't that big so just indulge a little. It's kind of like a thin "deep-dish" pizza if that makes any sense. I always get the Madrid or the Old Country...pepperoni and jalapenos is a good combo too. For sandwiches, the Bistro Burger is awesome as others have mentioned. I've also had a couple others but can't remember them as well. Everything is always pretty fresh with high quality ingredients. I always splurge for the french fries to go with it but they can be hit or miss. The dipping sauces are good too. Trust me, you'll like it. read more

Delivery is always fast and friendly. Some items were a miss for me, but I'll list the hits: - Red velvet cupcakes (OMG, soooo good! I've never had a red velvet cupcake where they put a little dollop of chocolate right in the middle!) - Chicken Quesadilla - sweet potato fries - Asian Popcorn Shrimp with Chipotle Mayo read more

Saucy pizza. Very good food to cure the Sunday scaries. Everything has been really good and delivery is always early for us.

Hit or miss. Not like you get something one time and have it be good and the next time it's not. No some things are not that good. Good things- Cuban Sandwich Potugese Pulled Pork Fries Tatter Tots Awful- the burgers (dry and crumbly) anything with blue cheese. it's like this gross sauce. pork chops were way over cooked mashed potatoes another thing that pisses me off is that one night I walked in at like 10 'till 11. they close at 11 and the guy tells me that they stop taking orders at 15 of. What kind of bullshit is that? I have worked in restaurants my entire life and no restaurant does that. none. fuck that. read more

OK, I didn't actually eat here, in the actual building that is. But, I did order their food today from Foodler while at work, and boy oh boy was it delicious. Known for quality, satisfying comfort food, City Slicker definitely gets the job done. I ordered a late lunch there this afternoon: the Chicken and Shrimp Paella entree, which was served over brown rice, with peppers, peas, shallots, beans, parsley, paprika and finally a delectable topping of lemon parsley aioli. The dish was large, so I split it with a friend, and lets just just say we were scraping the bottom of the plate within minutes. It was just THAT good. I liked best the fact that yes indeed the dish was filling comfort food (the yummy grilled chicken, the rice and buttery sauce on top) but it was also somewhat healthy at the same time (the brown rice, protein and beans), so it wasn't too overwhelming and I didn't feel like I was completely destroying my diet. I suggest ordering from City Slicker on a day that you too are in the mood for that feel-good home-cooked type meal, but aren't in the mood for cooking. 'Cause trust me, this comes pretty close to the real thing...and makes ya feel darn good and full afterward (all the way up to the last fork lick.) read more

First and very importantly, YES! I agree!! Please redecorate and rebrand yourselves! When I tell people that this place is Urban Gourmet version 2.0, nobody believes me because of how the actual restaurant looks. The food, however, is just as spectacular as it was when these same owners/chefs were working out of Ball Square. We get the salads, entrees, and sandwiches all the time. The meatloaf is my comfort food of choice when I feel icky and cooking sounds like a chore, The seasonal specials are tasty masterpieces (will you bring back the mac and cheese when the weather turns cold again? My husband still misses it). I also give the red velvet cupcakes two enthusiastic thumbs up. To wit, no matter what is done or not done with the look of the restaurant, I'll keep ordering takeout from here a few times a month because the food is just plain wonderful. read more

This place is about 100 yards from my place and have to say I am always surprised by the quality and inventiveness of the cuisine, although not cheap, this is no ordinary takeaway joint. The meatball pasta is excellent as is a chicken pasta item I forget the details of. They will even make you a steak and cheese sub off the menu if you ask, which is awesome... Knocking one star off for the service when you go to order, one of the guys that I always gets stuck with is as slow as a week in jail, and is always picking up the phone and leaving you waiting... read more

Very good food. The pastas are all very done and delivery was very prompt! The chili fries were just ok but everything else we got was great! Will def order from here again! read more

The old City Slicker is back! So glad I gave them another chance, and anyone else who was turned off over the last year or so should too. Food is creative and tasty, staff are friendly, and delivery is super fast. read more

I already reviewed but here's one a little more in-depth. I love their blue cheese! The Steak sandwich, although a little salty is very good. I also love the meatloaf sandwich and the turkey sandwich. I don't like their fries. I do however like the salmon dinner but their sides can be dissapointing. The potatoes are tasteless and the baby spinach was kinda sloppy. I did like the cheese pizza with the goat cheese, but my wife won't let that in the house again do to the smell of it! If they would just sure up the sides, it was be an A+ place. Give it a shot though for a sandwich. link to order: http://www.foodler.com/ref/13243d7/MA/Somerville/Pizza/City-Slicker-Cafe/1685.htm read more

HOLLLLLLLLERRRRRRRRR. With delivery like this, why would you leave the house? Standard order: california blt with a side of creamy corn and poblano rice. You're welcome. Also, they have seriously the best bacon I've ever had. Super thick and perfectly perfect. read more

This place has the greatest pizza ever. I would more than likely starve to death if it weren't for their delivery. Actually all of there food is great. Love it. ps. mmmmmm... buttery crust. read more

They try hard, they really do. They concoct bizarre twists on traditional plates. Avoid anything with the goat cheese as their supply seems to reek more than acceptable. Yes, the delivery bags will be coated in grease. Most importantly, the staffing needs to improve. Yes, most restaurant workers are laid back and enjoy enhancing their state of mind. That is axiomatic, expected and fine. However, when you get a shrill harpy on the phone who continously yells at you, "MA'AM?! MA'AM?! I can't hear anything," then is actually able to take your order after you tell them nevermind, don't even bother. Since this person was so bizarre and weird, I decided not to complete the order when the woman hung up on me. I ordered elsewhere. So, I was shocked when they attempted to call back four times - I do not answer the telephone to rudeness. Was even more shocked when a City Slicker delivery person showed up on my doorstep with a soggy bag of food. In conclusion, this place is great if you like dealing with crazy, rude people who want to insult you and serve you greasy meals:-) Bon barf appetite! read more

Like Rachel C, I've never actually been in the building, but I am a Foodler devotee. The first few times I ordered I was in love and it quickly became a weekly obsession for me: garden salad, avocado sandwich, side order of fries with all of their delicious creamy dipping sauces, mmmmmm. I am drooling even now thinking about those delicious dinners. Then I tried the pizza. and some different sandwiches. and some apps. and whew, greasey grease grease. The pizza tastes like pizza hut pizza with fancy toppings. The chicken pesto sandwich came with soggy bread (maybe that's my fault for ordering from Foodler?). The crab puffs were just gross. The thing is I keep going back. They DO have some good things. The salads are definitely top notch, and a lot of their sandwiches are pretty good too. But a pizza joint with bad pizza just gets 3 stars. But I still order from there (not weekly, only occasionally) for whatever that's worth. definitely hit or miss. read more

I live right next door to City Slickers and I couldn't be happier. I have had the chance to try their pizza, pasta, sandwiches... Everything. And I haven't found a single thing I don't love. Even their dessert it delicious, with the pumpkin whoopie pies in fall being my all time favorite thing. I have been there a lot, and sometimes the food will take a little longer or something small will be different from your order, but considering that the owner Rich himself works on busy nights making pizza and making sure you're happy, it's all worth it for a large pizza and a bottle of wine on a relaxing Saturday night. Definitely try City Slickers if you're craving an amazing pizza, or if you want to try something different (like their surf & turf calzone) or if you just want really, really great food! read more

c i t y s l i c k e r s to me absolutely spells comfort food, without a doubt. I'm usually a bit of an adventurous guy when it comes to ordering food but this time I decided to just keep it simple and go with a meatball sub. First though walking in I definitely got a comfort food vibe, even the menus are comforty to look at, and the dining area is set up nicely with hip looking place settings on each table. But overall it looked as though it was in a past life some run down unkept chinese food place, so that's the only reason I'd go with 4 instead of 5 stars. The sub didn't take too long to come out, but it wasn't served too quickly either, which tells me they took the time to cook it up from scratch and didn't just have a batch of meatballs sitting around in a bin somewhere just waiting to be used. I put my order in before hearing a Skynyrd song come on the radio and a little after it was over was when my dish came out. And the girl behind the counter took the time to come out instead of calling me up, which really doesn't take that much effort but not every side show diner offers that type of service. The soft french bread that it came on was great, and the meatballs were so hearty that the bread had trouble holding them together, both in a good and a bad way.. but the meatballs were perfect, better than homemade, with a nice sweet but more zingy blend of tomatoes garlic and onions. Even the sauce had big fresh chunks of tomato. If I felt like I could move freely right now I probably would have saved this review for later but the dish was so delicious and filling that I need to give myself some time to let my mobility recover, lol I hear some great things about their pizza, and its obvious the staff takes great pride in their work so needless to say, this place will definitely become a regular of mine! read more

City Slicker Café happened to be the next place on my list for when I work my weekends. For the last 6 years, myself and a co-worker have been systematically ordering from every pizzeria in Cambridge and Somerville when we are stuck to work on the weekend at our office. 6 months ago, it was the turn of City Slicker Café. I have to say that if I could give the place an extra half star, I would. My experience with City Slicker has been nothing but good. I cannot speak for the service as I have not been able to eat in the restaurant, but I have ordered from this restaurant on at least 7-10 occasions, and all of the times that I have, have been a pleasure for my taste buds. I honestly have City Slicker in a dead heat with the Flatbread Company as the best pizza in Somerville (at least IMO). The food is well prepared and delicious and the specialty pizza is truly amazing. I have tried so many of them and they are very good and done the way I like them. Even the crust is a winner. City Slicker's subs and other meals have been a great venture into the tasty and they are definitely one of the go-to places on my Pizza List in Somerville. Ordering from them has been easy and simple. I pick up the phone, I order the pizza, I eat till I burst. I have not had the problems others have had with messed up orders or orders being subpar. Not from City Slicker. They have been on the mark with me for at least the last 6 months. I will try to eat-in sometime and see what happens. If I have a similar experience with any less-than-awesomeness, I will let it know, but otherwise, my review stands that this place stands as a great Somerville spot and a place that is worth the time. Try it for yourself. -S read more