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One Thousand Pies a Day
The massive popularity and late-night culture of Home Slice Pizza on South Congress.
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If you walk down South Congress and see a massive, happy crowd gathered on the sidewalk, you are likely approaching Home Slice Pizza. Located at 1415 South Congress Avenue, this independent neighborhood joint serves up authentic, hand-tossed New York-style pizza by the slice or the pie. According to the Food Network, this place is so popular that they sell an astonishing one thousand pies every single day, with their pepperoni and white pizzas earning special praise.
If you are in a rush or looking for one of Austin's fastest late-night options, you can swing by the window at More Home Slice, which stays open late. They even have designated parking spots in the nearby church lot off Elizabeth Street with no donation required. It is a slice of New York flavor, served with pure Texas hospitality.
Updated June 2026