I've been here a number of times and everything I've had has been great. They have a nice selection of teas and treats. The help has been mixed--both bored and enthusiastic. My only complaint doesn't really apply right now though. In the summer the lack of AC is intolerable. I hope they'll change this in time for the coming warm months. read more

This place is great for stopping by and taking some time to relax in the neighborhood. The cherry pie, cherry balsamic pear pie, and the coffee toffee are all delicious! The espresso was pretty good as well. read more

Delicious pies, well made coffee, desserts without too much salt, the friendliest baristas, excellent place for working, and part of their profits go to the homeless. What's not to like?! read more

Absolutely fantastic! And they use profits to benefit the community, which is a class act! I've not lunched there, but the pies are phenomenal! read more

Great pies and other good yummies. Love the carry away options and need to stop by for lunch. Love the OccuPie. Just wish their to-go pie containers were recycleable! read more

love this place is a great neighborhood eatery. They make the best tuna sandwich and the apple pie is sooo good. Not so sweet with plenty of apples and cinnamon sprinkled on the crust. read more

Fall is a time for breadth. The autumnal breeze signifies change, the holidays, hoodies and pumpkins. Nature becomes forceful and the trampling of leaves underfoot brings with each a small joy. There are also the memories of summer. We think of summer beaches, car rides with the window down and outdoor concerts. As we wistfully fall into the season, the positive attributes become abundantly clear. The hoodies allow me to show a little less and eat a little more. After eating blueberrry pie the at First Slice the other day, I think my hoodie size is going to expand in tandem with my pie consumption. I've one had the Peanut Butter and Blueberry pie so far, but I'm sold like a turkey on thanksgiving. Now for the environment. It's a block away from Clark and is less busy than most places. The inside is elegantly simple. Wooden tables seat two or four. A large Papier-mâché pie sits in the window like a lighthouse for pie lovers. Everything else is good too. I've had cherry coffee cake, coffee and some of the cookies. There's a very communal atmosphere so you'll probably stay a while. read more

The only genuinely happy vibe from a cafe in Andersonville, plus the coffee is good and is not bland Intelligentsia or burnt S-bux. The pies are over the top good and the cookies are yummy! The savory food I'd give four stars, but that's because I eat mostly vegan, am allergic to quinoa and have more of a Middle Eastern and Asian palette. But, that being said, it's a wonderful, wonderful place to meet friends and have a nice chat, as the atmosphere is lighthearted, upbeat and quiet! read more

Tasty lunch, bright space. My tuna sandwich plate was perfect -- tasty tuna on warmed bread, a handful of chips, and a tasty green salad with pear pieces. It was the right combination of flavors and amount of each. And for $9, it's a lot of food. They did not skimp on the tuna. I always forget about this place because it's a block off of the main Clark drag, but it's really good. I didn't get a chance to try their pies, but they looked very tasty. The space is bright and inviting. read more

Love first slice-not only are the pies ALWAYS a winner(seriously, I bring them to every dinner party or holiday and everyone goes wild for them) but the sandwiches are delicious. And the tomato soup is my favorite. Also, the Arnold Palmers are great and fun to try different flavors. My favorite sandwich is a toss up between the barbacoa and the turkey. The only complaint we ever have is that often, there isn't a good amount of actual meat on the paninis. Sometimes, it's just lopsided but sometimes it simply is a bit skimpy on the meat. My favorite pies are the French silk, the Tabasco cream, and the blueberry cream. But honestly, they're all tasty. read more

Good selection of chocolate cream pies and refrigerator cheesecakes. I love the balsamic raspberry pear pie. Cozy, kitschy atmosphere. All the calories are for a good cause-- First Slice serves the hungry and homeless. read more

Cherry pie more like cherry jello with crust. Gross. I didn't care for the coffee, either. read more

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Worth the 30 minute drive! The pie was excellent! I had the raspberry chocolate cheesecake and my hubby had the traditional apple. I don't really like cheesecake but I do now! It was so light and fluffy. Apple pie was great next time getting it with ice cream. Defiantly looking forward to our next visit. read more

Excellent little pie shop. I've never disliked a single slice I've had. I've taken my pie to go enjoy at home and I've also had a seat outside enjoying a slice along with a cup of coffee. Both are great experiences. I'm determined to try every kind they have! read more

Excellent pie selections, some are a little quirky in just the right way. Food options look good, it's a pretty quiet place and a bit small, so it might be fun to work out of here on a lazy afternoon. Guy behind the counter was a little standoffish, but not rude, so whatever. read more

They're not on Clark, so it took us years of living here to find them. Such a shame because this is amazing pie!

I love love love First Slice! The pie is amazing, every slice I've had there is delicious! It's a great affordable delicious date! The wait staff is also amazing - very knowledgable and friendly! read more

My friends and I stopped in on the last day of our road trip. Not only were the pies DELICIOUS but the quiches were a pleasant surprise! The woman working (owner?) was friendly and chatty...it seemed like a lot of locals were regulars. The brown line is just outside the door so it is a convenient first stop before a day spent in downtown chicago. read more

We have been here a few times and the pie is consistently good. I appreciate that they are non-profit and support causes we believe in.

got really snubbed by this location. I realize the day before thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for first slice but they could be a little nicer and warmer about their mistakes. I was at the ravenswood location and they were sold out of French Silk which I was in need of so I called the Andersonville location the guy said we do have it but it's first come serve so I literally rush there in 6 minutes and I show up and they are sold out. When I asked if they sold their last French Silk in the past 6 minutes they said no it was a miscommunication and that this is the busiest time of the year for them. No apology; no warmth, no nothing just rude. I settled for the key lime pie which is better than nothing because it's a First Slice Pie and when I expressed my frustration to the cashier she did apologize which was really nice of her but it's just the fact that I wouldn't of rushed there if there was no pie. Communication is key in a business, busiest day of the year or not. I will never be back to the Andersonville location because of this miscommunication. read more

Wonderful surprise. The food is delicious! The staff was so friendly! And the cause is spot-on - great all around!! Going back tomorrow for more :) read more

So my mother, who usually makes the pies for Thanksgiving, didn't want to do it this year. I live in Andersonville and decided to try First Slice after reading the positive reviews, and I pre-ordered a pumpkin and French Silk pie. We haven't had the pumpkin yet (we'll get to it tomorrow), but good God, the French Silk pie is amazing! We will definitely be regulars from now on and I can't wait to try their other pies and salads! read more

Grabbed an apple pie on my way to a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Love this place for both incredible pies and great meals.

Great food! Comfortable and warm atmosphere to do work or hang out. Artwork on the walls and great neighborhood coffee shop. Sandwiches, and other tasty items to choose from not just coffee and pastries. And they have fresh PIE! duh. no brainer. read more

I love First Slice!! I started out at the Ravenswood location while taking an art class. The Ashland location is just as excellent, but with more convenient hours. The staff is extremely friendly, the decor inviting and cozy, and the food is always on point. Great tea, lemonade, and fresh cider in season. I love their involvement with outreach programs as well. And who can forget the pie? Apple is a classic, and theirs is excellent. I haven't had a slice I didn't enjoy, and the mini pies are killer! Order ahead on holidays! read more

Best pie, great selection, and the vibe is low key...go there and you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend

Delicious pie. I've never been here for lunch or dinner, but we'll be going back to try it because the salad we saw at the table next to us looked delicious. Anyways, a great place for some pie and coffee. And super friendly staff! read more

First time here. Having coffee and pumpkin pie for lunch snack. Cherry and apple pie for dinner. Great selection of pies.

How can you not love First Slice? Everything there is delicious from their lunch menu to of course the pie. My favorite lunch dish is the tuna salad sandwich. For real, it's the best tuna salad I have ever had in my life. I don't know why. It just is. The best pie is the chocolate cream pie. It doesn't try to be anything else; just a regular, yummy chocolate cream pie. To add to the glory they have Sprechers sodas for drinks. It's just too good to be true. If you have a hankering for pie and want to try a great neighborhood spot, go to First Slice. You'll have no regrets. read more

Mouthwatering. The Apple pecan cheesecake pie is the best pie I've ever had. Very good prices. A little personal pie (3 servings) is only $6. The staff is very friendly and the hours are great. read more

Stopped here today for lunch. I had the tuna salad and a slice of Sour Cherry. The tuna was so simple and delicious. The sour cherry pie is divine, I don't care for overly sweet things and it was the perfect balance of sweet and sour/tart. I can't wait to go back! read more

I don't like that it's a 2 star review, but customers deserve better. I like First Slice, I like what they're about, their location, the space, and they have good pies. The service, however, has really gone down the tubes to the point where I don't feel good supporting them. I went in yesterday for a side pasta, as I was walking around the neighborhood and needed some carbs to keep me going. The cashier ignored me for a couple of minutes as he fiddled with rolls of coins. So I felt like an idiot, but it wasn't a big deal. He finally made eye contact and so I asked if they had a small side salad and he said ok and charged me $8. I thought that was a bit much, and when I asked if that was entree or side size, he begrudgingly said "yeah that's the size we have". I paid, but would have appreciated just a mention before he rang me up. A couple more people came in after me and ordered some pies and coffees. When they cleared to an outside table, orders in hand, I noticed that the kid who rang me up was hitting on the female server and went in back, and that the other server and the chef were gone. After another few minutes, his co-worker came out to clean up and saw that I was sitting there, not looking too happy. He asked if I was waiting for something and I explained things...he said the chef never got the order and was quick to apologize. At that point, I just wanted to leave, and asked if I could have my money back. He said it would take about 5 minutes and seemed eager to make it happen (I mentioned you don't need a chef to do it, you just scoop it out and put it in a container), and so I waited. There was no plastic-ware in the bag, no napkins, and the bread was hard as a rock. The kid who took my order came out with the waitress, didn't apologize, and didn't seem to have a clue that his service is important to First Slice's success. Maybe it was an off day, but it was all around so bad and so easy to make better (a smile, some acknowledgement, putting an order in when you take it, a friendly greeting, etc.), that I think I'll steer clear for a while. read more

Excellent pie, and even nicer people! We decided against wedding cake for our wedding and instead opted for pie. We ended up ordering four First Slice pies for our wedding (Michigan Sour Cherry, Apple, Pecan and Balsamic Raspberry Pear). They were a HUGE hit with our guests! I had no pie left over at the end of the night- everyone wanted to try all four, and I know many people took some home. Sara Beth was extremely helpful in coordinating our order. I think I emailed her three weeks before our wedding, and she immediately got us in for a tasting, set up our order and arranged for it to be delivered to our venue. The whole thing was as easy as pie (pun intended!), and I appreciate the fact that the money I spent is helping those less fortunate. I'm also thrilled that the Andersonville store is so close to me, so I can go buy pie for other family events, as I know it will now be requested of us often! Thank you, First Slice, for being so awesome! read more

Love this place! We are getting their pies for our wedding in a week. I don't know why anyone would choose a cake over the delicious variety of pies at First Slice. Everything we are getting was stand out, particularly the cream cakes which was fluffy and delicious (particularly the Tabasco Cream pie). They also have a gluten free option that I am excited to offer to those who choose it. My other stand out was the Blueberry Cheesecake that is going to be a crowd pleaser. The woman we worked with was so helpful, offering us more pie at the tasting and offering different options (gluten free, low sugar) to meet our guests needs. I'm so happy with the great service and that this place is in our neighborhood for future dessert trips! read more

If you are a chocolate lover, their french silk pie is the best!

First off, first slice is an awesome business in the neighborhood. It's very cute and they have pie, what else could you want? Well for some nothing, but for me I want a better experience. I have been in several times, I always tip, and I usually get a slice of pie or a sandwich or something to go but I never feel recognized. I am the type of customer that really enjoys walking into a haunt and getting some acknowledgment that I have been there dozens of times. Say hello, ask me what's new, mention the weather. Anything to push the experience to a new level. I also have a BIG problem with the microwave in plain sight. When I order from this place, it's so small and hip that I expect something fresh. Please invest in a toaster oven. I just spent $13 Don't throw my slice of quiche and slice of pie into a microwave for two minutes. Everyone knows that you are just zapping out all the freshness and sogging* up the crusts. Nobody who loves quiche like a fat person (me) heats it in a microwave. Putting it in a toaster oven or whatever will crisp it up dudes. Crisp. It. Up. Oh well, I'm still gonna get pie here. I just wish for better customer service and no microwaving my $8 quiche. Also the baker/chef is always there and never smiles or says hello. I always want to thank him but he seems vulnerable. read more

I was excited to support a local café and tried the new pies available. Unfortunately, my experience was not a good one to the customer service. I ordered a piece of pie to eat in the café and a sandwich to go. I ordered had a very busy time which may have attributed to the poor service. The two girls at the counter did their best to take my order and seemed very stressed. I was waiting patiently for my pie when I looked up and I saw one of the girls walking around shouting to her friend I have no idea who this pie goes to. Mind you this is a very small café. I wave my hand she brought it over and brushed it off. After 30 minutes and no sign of the sandwich I had ordered, I finally approached the cashier to ask about the sandwich. She responded with "oh yeah, I didn't know who ordered this so I put it in the refrigerator." I was annoyed because I was sitting right in front of the cashier the whole time and there was no even announcement need about the sandwich. As for the quality of the food it definitely is not bad the Keylime pie was not charged enough but the sandwich that I bought was very good. I was looking for more of a local neighborhood feel which I definitely did not get it. I will not be returning back to this location. read more

This is my fav place in Andersonville for a quick bite to eat. I never have the pie, but the salads and sandwiches are yummy.

Leaving the politics of this place (Which are AWESOME.) aside, I would just like to look at the food. As it was my first visit I wanted a wide sampling, so I took everything to go and grazed over the next day. Apple Pie - The basic measure of any pie place, right? Surprisingly blah. I think my apple pie might be better than this! Needed vinegar and/or lemon. Something to brighten the flavor. Mint Chocolate Chip - Pretty good, though the bottom was goopy and the crust had morphed to the point where the end of the chocolate creme and the beginning of the crust was not remotely clear. Not too sweet and the darker chocolate in the mint creme was a nice touch. Savory Hand Pies - Let's be blunt, they have obviously changed their prices because they WERE NOT $2. They were bland, the crust was too thick in ratio to the thin layer of filling. A small amount of filling can be forgiven if it is punchy in the flavor department. It was not. These were my biggest disappointment. Also, they had ZERO items made with alternatives to sugar, including the touted lemonades, which is a no-brainer for substituting sweeteners. I expect all bakeries of quality to be working with agave and stevia in at least one item at this point. They also only had ONE non-pie gluten-free item. Gluten free is also a given in a modern bakery in a big city. Pretty disappointing. I found everything to be prices $.25-$.50 too high. Sampling 4 items got expensive pretty fast and the portions are small, particularly with the hand pies. Concept and community activism - FIVE STARS, no question! Pie based food - THREE STARS and no more. I will go back for the cafe menu soon. read more

The cherry pie is fabulous. I like that I can buy a small one. However other fruit pies...not so good. Bland strawberry rhubarb pie....bland wierd tasting balsamic raspberry pear pie. read more