The chocolate raspberry cheesecake will bring me back again and again. With a quaint atmosphere and cashiers who are just the right amount of snooty for working in a pie shop, I'd still probably get my pie to go. I'm intrigued by the sandwiches. But mostly the cheesecake. read more

So...i got to First Slice, Andersonville 10 minutes before closing on a Tuesday night. At a lot of food places, it's super annoying to get customers right before closing since everyone is trying to clean up and get ready to close. but, the workers were SO SO FRIENDLY-- i didn't feel rushed at all. so thank you so much First Slice! plus, tuesdays they have a band perform- from the last 5 minutes that i caught, they were great too! oh.. and the pies (chocolate cream, coffee toffee, and French Silk) were so so so tasty, not overly sweet, perfectly creamy and crunchy and delicious. everything you would hope for in a pie. read more

Friendly staff, awesome pie. My favorite is the key lime pie, usually I get it to go but damn it!!! It never makes it home. that good!

Driving by on the first warm night of spring, this storefront looked so appealing that we did a U-turn on Ashland to stop here on an impulse. Good decision. In the front window a giant paper mache slice beckons you inside. Pale mint green walls, chalkboard menus, and a mix of old school (literally) chairs and tables set the mood. We didn't realize it was newly opened when we walked in, and at first it was quiet but a steady stream of visitors made it lively within minutes. Out of the three of us, I had coffee -- a great cup. Another had the French Silk Pie and said she'd ride the bus up Ashland from her Boystown apt. to eat another slice - it was that good. The third had a brownie embedded with chunks of toffee? something fabulous whatever it was. Great food and the staff were friendly and helpful. Somehow it felt like a small piece of hometown slice-of-Americana life plunked down in Chicago. A worthwhile side trip if you're visiting Andersonville and staying primarily on Clark to eat and shop -- make the effort to scoot a block over for your First Slice. It won't be your last. read more

Quite possibly the friendliest staff I've encountered in a long time at a Chicago establishment, to the point I wish I could have remembered the name of the gentleman who served us so I could give him a shout-out here. We went to First Slice Pie Cafe on a whim one Sunday afternoon after mulling over our lunch options. I was first introduced to First Slice through Lill Street Studio, and blown away by their tasty baked goods and savories. Thus, I was fairly confident we'd hit a home run at the newly opened cafe. Sure enough, First Slice delivered on our expectations. I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich, which came with a side salad. Both were very tasty. The one regret I have was not walking out with a slice of pie. My husband ordered the chicken and blue cheese sandwich, which was also pretty good. I'll definitely go back and try other items on the menu. read more

Meh. We have made the tour of the pie palaces in the city, and had to try First Slice to see how it would compare. If you really want good, delicious, sink your teeth into pie, this is not it. We had the Traditional Apple and the Michigan Sour Cherry. While nice, the crust was thin and the fillings while good, were not outstanding. No offer To warm up the apple pie. Cherry filling did have a pit, so it must be made fresh. Nice service and draws a crowd - but not fulfilling. read more

I've just moved into the area and have visited First Slice. I don't think my arteries are going to thank me but I'm going to be a regular visitor. Love their quiches and very much liking the key lime pie as unlike many other places the cream to filling ratio is bang on. read more

I came here today for the first time and was delighted! I got a sandwich (v. generous portion size, you could easily share or save half for later because it was cut in half) and of course a piece of pie, both of which were delicious. There is a decent amount of seating and cute original decor. And they are a non-profit feeding people in the community, which makes you feel good about spending your money there. Can't wait to come back and try all the other pie flavors (they have other desserts too!)! read more

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Ann-Louise and her team went above and beyond our expectations. Planning a wedding can be a stressful, overwhelming process, but First Slice was able to ease the tension and provide us not only with delicious desserts but amazing customer service and the feeling that our special event was their main priority. Will definitely be using them again in the future...or just swinging by for a slice of that ridiculously delicious Balsamic Raspberry Pear pie! read more

This place is great--super nice staff and excellent pie!! The cherry pie is our favorite but the French silk is a close second. I recently ordered a whole pie as a birthday present for a friend. All instructions were followed, delivery was quick and she was super happy! read more

I was really excited to pop into the new First Slice the other day on my way home from errands. They had a couple of hand pies -- actually, it was like the hand pie selection was made for me: sour cherry (my favorite!) and blueberry (my fiance's favorite!) -- that were just amazing. The crust was absolutely wonderful, the filling perfectly done. My fiance is a serious pie maker and even he had to admit that these were awesome. I loved seeing all the other options and I can't wait to go back. We've been to the Lillstreet First Slice several times over the years, but I actually think the layout of this one is much more inviting. read more

First Slice is my all time favorite coffee house. I spend entirely too much of my time here, but I'm not at all ashamed. I've tried nearly all of their pies, and I still haven't found one that I don't like. A special shout out to Coffee Toffy, and the seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake because they are a bit better than the rest. As far as food goes, you can't really go wrong. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the turkey sandwich. I could probably put that cranberry chutney on everything I eat, always. And if their amazing food and atmosphere weren't enough for you, First Slice is a restaurant that is focused on giving back to the community. You just can't beat this place with a stick. read more

Lovely place to work study and enjoy a low key vibe. Amazing vegan carrot cake and yummy pies! Everyone is really nice that works there too.

I absolutely love this place. The food is always so fresh and delicious and the staff is always super sweet. Especially Kayla. She's always so nice and polite, engages me in my random small talk even though she is busy and always help recommend different dishes for me to try. I'm so addicted to the Mediterranean quiche and the ginger plum tea. Oh and the cherry pie, AMAZING. This place will definitely be getting a lot more of my money. read more

Staff was real friendly. My daughter ordered the blueberry cheesecake. It was truly delicious, not too sweet and a nice smooth consistency. I on the other hand tried the balsamic raspberry pear pie. It wasn't to our liking. The consistency was like a solid drier gelatin. (I wish I would have known before buying. I'm not into gummy textures.) It was hard to tell because it was low on the shelf and lacked good lighting. I chose it because I wanted to try something I hadn't heard of before, so in that aspect it was a success. Parking was a challenge, but nothing new to those who know the area. Price per slice was four dollars. read more

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This is one of my favorite places for lunch. They are always really nice and the food is very good! With the cost of a sandwich you get chips and a side salad with it. That's a pretty good deal. I've even made it into two lunches before because I'm on the small side. The tuna sandwich is one of my favorites as well as the Barbacoa. When it comes to pie, the peanut butter is by far my favorite! I love it when my boss brings me half of his piece of pie back to the office for me. The fruit pies are also delicious with a nice crust and I'm just not a fan of the cream pies. That's a personal thing though. Anyways, if you get a chance, you should drop by!! read more

Still a three as I'm eating. The chili was cold. And the hostess slash front man didn't know the ingredients of the food. Whether it had dairy or not. The ingredients aren't posted so you can choose what not to eat. The cook was Spanish and the communication was not that great. I give it an mmmm read more

Delicious! I ordered a raspberry pie, a balsamic pear pie, apple pie and French silk and all of them where incredible. The French silk pie is probably the best I've ever had, and I'd highly recommend the balsamic pear as well! Just a heads up though, the apple pie top & crust wasn't as good the next day. read more

First and foremost, this place is such a quaint and adorable cafe. The interior is what I see on pinterest decorations. I had super high expectations in pie quality for this place mainly because I always assume if a place specializes in one type of food then it should be way above average. Unfortunately, it wasn't the mind blowing pies I had expected. They were good pies don't get me wrong. But a bit too sweet for my taste buds and lacking that extra kick of homemade pies. Overall I would summarize this place as a cool fun place to hang out, has a good charity mission, and decent pies. read more

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I tried three different types of pies. Apple pie, peanut butter chocolate, and the blueberry cheesecake. BEST pies in town.This pie shop is adorable. read more

As I savor a slice of their chocolate peanut butter pie--oh who am I kidding, I'm inhaling it right now--I felt compelled to write this review. First off, the staff here is crazy friendly. The decor has a very bright, cheerful vibe to it. On top of that, the selection of food, coffee drinks and pie (mmm) can't be beat. Now let's get straight to business: the pie. Well, there is no proper way to articulate this than to say that it is pretty freakin' super awesome! I kid you not when I say that the staff could be downright nasty to me...and I would still endure their cruelty for some of that pie. I haven't tried all their pies, but from what I have sampled (cherry, Occupie and chocolate peanut butter), I haven't met a slice of pie from First Slice that I didn't like. If I had to award a standout, that honor would go to the chocolate peanut better pie. As I wrap up my review, I am sad to report that I have finished my slice of pie and am licking the remainders from the takeout container. While this is indeed a melancholy moment for me, I can guarantee that I will be back. read more

One of the finest cheesecakes I have ever had. I must have passed by this place hundreds of times without noticing, but I'm glad I stopped this time. The blueberry cheesecake had an incredible crust and was tasted heavenly. We also tried the French Silk, which was a little frozen (the girl at the counter was in the process of thawing it out but my wife wanted to try it) but still tasted great! I'll definitely be back when I need to pick up some whole pies. read more

I am so angry about First Slice--because I cannot resist it! Once I discovered how reliably delicious it is, I have not been able to keep myself from stopping by whenever I crave a fun meal. I've had their beet salad and pesto tortellini salad; I served the former when I hosted a gluten-free friend for brunch. And the pie: well, I keep trying different types and every one has been tasty: chocolate peanut butter, French silk, Michigan sour cherry, and tonight the key lime. Is there anything they can't do? The people who work there are lovely, even though I always ask for my order to go and even on the night before Thanksgiving when they had a lot of pie orders to distribute. For a long time, I forgot this place was tucked away on Ashland, and now I'm happy to remember that there are many pie varieties I haven't tried yet. Yet. read more

Bomb @ss pies. $3.50 might be steep for a piece of pie, but haven't you paid he same for a cupcake? I think the street price of a cupcake is $7.00 these days PIE greater than Cupcake The French Silk makes a great late-night snack and their apple pie will conjure up thoughts of fall and the holidays anytime of year. read more

I have no picture of our pie...it was too delicious to pause eating and snap a pic. First Slice is the ultimate Treat Yo Self. Peanut butter (soooo creamy) for me and Apple for the husband. We threw in a lemon biscotti because sugar is really the best cure for the Sunday scaries. Will definitely be back to try other sweets in the future. read more

Stopped in on a whim for dessert after dinner at another restaurant and was very pleasantly surprised with the raspberry pear balsamic pie which I would highly recommend. read more

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Wanted to try this spot and got a coffee toffee pie to go and I've always come back ever since. Hard to find a pie that you won't like in here so try them all. read more

I love coming here . There is WiFi and I do my homework, staff is super friendly . The food is delicious and the sweets hit the spot . This is a perfect neighborhood cafe. I love eating the curry chicken salad sandwich and the the peanut butter pie. It's the perfect lunch spot . read more

Oh My Pie! Got the mini pie flight: it's a mini pie made of 4 different pie flavors that you pick. I selected Michigan Sour Cherry, French Silk, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coffee Toffee. I absolutely love cherry pie, so I started with that one and almost melted in my chair. It was amazing. Best pie ever. It doesn't even need the sugar on top. Tied at 1st for best flavor of the four is coffee toffee. Most coffee flavored desserts are severely lacking. This pie makes up for every single lackluster coffee ice cream, coffee shake, cup of coffee, coffee flavored chocolate I've ever had...it's DELICIOUS! The French silk was good, a little frozen on the bottom. A very good combo of light/fluffy and creamy/rich. The chocolate peanut butter is great for those that like a dense pie and those that like Reese's peanut butter cup filling way more than the chocolate. Basically, it's more peanut butter than chocolate, but still good in its own right. I also got a chocolate cream pie to go. Have not tried it yet, but already salivating thinking about it. I'm going back to this place for every birthday, celebration, holiday, fake holiday, and half-birthday. read more

Super nice staff every time I go in. I love the curry chicken salad wrap, their biscotti, and their key lime pie. I've stopped to pick up a meal for Ravinia and was a hit. Great space with WiFi so have worked there for an afternoon. read more

Their pies in the fridge all look amazing. Being the indecisive person I am, choosing a slice was no easy task. The barista recommended the key lime pie, and boy am I glad I trusted his recommendation! The key lime pie was absolutely delicious. The white peach jasmine tea was very fragrant. Price point is a little above ideal for a slice of pie and a cup of tea, but would be back when in the area. Very laid back, easy-going atmosphere for friends to catch up or getting some work done. read more

Came here with a friend ages ago and it is now our go to spot to catch up in this neighborhood. I really enjoyed their coconut pie and chocolate covered strawberry! You could definitely tell it was made fresh that morning. I really like this place, only drawback is that it is a bit of a walk from the train. read more

The decor is adorable and the pie was awesome! I got a slice of their pumpkin. You can get a good cup of coffee here too, which is important. They have art on the walls that you can purchase which is always a plus. read more

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Pudding pies to die for! The Coffee Toffee and the French Silk are my favorites. More importantly, this place donates a portion of their profits to the Chicago Food Pantry. I mean, really, it's a win, win, win! read more

This place has incredible pie and coffee. After your first slice you'll be coming back for more. First Slice is a great space for studying or hanging out with friends. Very friendly customer service. read more

so many pies to choose from yet so little room in my tummy. The girl working there was very nice and patient with me and my friend, we had some difficulty figuring out which pie to try. we ended up getting a coffee/chocolate one, IT WAS SO YUMMY definitely will come back if we are ever in the area! read more

My husband and I stopped in at First Slice Pie Cafe after dinner one night. My husband had some kind of fruit pie (I can't remember--maybe cherry? That seems right). I had the french silk pie, which is objectively the best kind of pie. The pie was really, really good. I also had a decaf espresso with a little milk in it, which was a total highlight too. It tasted so good next to the sweetness of the pie, and it made for a delicious dessert. I would totally go back here! read more

Had a slice of the french silk pie yesterday - in one word, it was heavenly. I now need to return and try some of their delicious sandwiches and wraps. Also, I need to try the peanut butter/chocolate pie - it looks absolutely incredible, i.e. deadly in the best way possible. My only issue is how insanely HOT it was inside the restaurant on a Friday night, when it was nice and breezy outside. There is a real lack of outdoor seating as well. Minus 1-star. read more

For a pie place, I expected better crust. The crust might as well be store bought.

My first visit to this shop was last week and I was jonesing for pie. We selected the french silk pie, the cherry pie slice and a small blueberry/peach pie with a crumb topping. The chocolate french silk pie saved the day (and saved this review from one star), while the fruit pie selections were just awful. Half of the fillings of the fruit pies were fruit, but the remainder was comprised of that nasty, tasteless gelatin/cornstarch thickener. The cherry pie had a great tart flavor but the blueberry/peach had none whatsoever. Most of the solid reviews I've read were of the non-fruit pies, and I commend them on those, but stay away from the fruit pies. Sadly submitted. read more