Freshslice Pizza

How could a person who lives in a city that is home to some very fine pizzerias ever like a chain place like Fresh Slice?
I know. Crazytown, right?
But it’s true, and I’m not overly ashamed to admit it. .. maybe a little bit overly ashamed to admit it.
Yet it still doesn’t change the fact that Fresh Slice has some excellent utility pizza and some of their specialty pizzas are kinda tasty.
The thing is when you couple Fresh slice with their $ 2 a slice offers, I become a fan.
Are we talking local organic ingredients here?
Will you ever find them serving a baked farm fresh egg on a bed of arugula that’s resting atop a chorizo and jalapeño pizza?
Highly unlikely,
but it’s still pizza
and like some comedian once said,
even the worst pizza you ever had was still probably still pretty good.

I used to stop in here sporadically when I lived in the area, walking by with a toonie in my pocket and looking for a quick snack, it usually did the trick. For old times sake stopped in this week. Slices are a tiny bit more expensive at $ 1.90 + tax and on Tuesdays are $ 1.25 + tax.
The problem is that both the beef and hawaiian slices I had were pretty lacking in both flavour and satisfaction. I don’t remember why I was so fine with the place before (probably the bbq sauce they didn’t have on the counter like they used to), and I’m still rooting for them in the local pizza wars since a freaking Pizza Pizza moved in right next door… But yeah, its cheap, just not great. Approach accordingly.

I stopped in here for a quick bite. Was incensed to find that (crappy, over priced, tasteless) pizza pizza has set up shop next door. Don t let em take over! Please support this great business!

This rating is based on the terrible delivery service since I haven’t eaten the pizza that was just delivered. The order took over 1.5 hours to arrive, the driver showed up in the back of a cab — I know, SUPER WEIRD —
and the pizza looked like it just came out of a clothing dryer, except it wasn’t warm. On top of that, they gave me a Pepsi instead of sprite and wrong toppings on the pizza. Stay away from this place. Period.

So first you’re like: Woohoo! Cheapest slice of pizza of life!
And then you’re like: Two of these slices don’t even equal one at Pizzaiolo.
I had the veg. My friend had the pepperoni.
My drunken taste buds say: Not as yummy as Pizza Pizza. And Pizza Pizza is pretty sh*t.
Also, midnight on a Tuesday and they only had three kinds of pizza left. On top of that, only a couple slices of each kind were available.
Obvs, no vegan option.
Drunk me would not return.

For today’s lunch I wasn’t looking for anything fancy, honestly it didn’t even have to be that tasty, I just wanted something fast and cheap before my next appointment. So I walked into FreshSlice lured by the sweet smell of pizza and the tantalizing low price on display. And what I got was one of the best slices of take-​out pizza that I’ve had so far in the city, far surpassing my expectations. It wasn’t burned or dry like the usual lunch offerings, the toppings were generous and the taste was great. The staff was quick and efficient, real pizza guys who knew their offerings and took the time to give a recommendation.
I was sure I would come back after the first bite, but after using their free WiFi to check-​in to that «other» website I was thrilled to get a free slice just for visiting for the first time. Now they had me hook line and sinker, since I got to try another great slice.
I would recommend this place as the best taste-​for-​the-​buck around.

I had to take 3 or 4 takes before I finally stepped inside Freshslice. $ 1.00 A SLICE (Tuesdays only)!? Is this place for real? I had a feeling I was part of a Just For Laughs gag or something, honestly it’s crazy!
The pizza isn’t great but they’ve got some good slices (they don’t skimp on the toppings) and two slices would be a good addition to any already boozed up stomach.
I won’t be looking for Freshslice when I’m walking down the Little Italy strip but once I get liquored up, you damn well better know where I’ll be going after!

We’re talking RIDICULOUSLY cheap pizza. I was walking past the Wilson 96 next door — who lets you bring in outside food BTW — when I noticed a sign promising sub-​toonie slices of pizza. «I’m buying,» I announced to my kid sister, and we walked into this tiny spot hopefully.
In addition to pizza they also serve salads and wings. They had quite a few varieties of slice pies on offer including two types of veggie and a some meat heavy ones. The ‘za wasn’t the freshest when we showed up (at the late hour of 9pm), but it looked reasonable. Besides, I was foaming at the mouth for some inexpensive pizza. At that point, I just wanted to taste the value.
The reason for the cheapness is twofold: 1) the slices are really small (i.e., you need two to constitute a typical serving and 2) they aren’t very good. Not bad, mind you, but the pizza seemed almost homemade. (As in amateurish, not awesome.) Really soft crust and toppings applied haphazardly.
But I got what I wanted. Two slices for under a fin. WIN.
Obligatory Title Pun: It’s a SLICE.
Menu Readability: There is a hell of a lot going on here.
Need to mention: They take debit and credit.
What this place teaches me about myself: I’m a GD cheapskate sometimes.

In a city where chain pizza is reminiscent of cheese slathered cardboard, Fresh Slice serves up a nice change. Is it the best pizza you’ll ever have? Of course not. It isn’t oozy, greasy and gourmet like Bona Pizza. But it is good and it is very cheap at 1.57 a slice or 10.49 for any eight slices in the display –this amounts to, but is cheaper than, a full XL pizza.
I love that the dough is soft like bakery pizza and that the tomato sauce has just a little bit of heat to it. I think it might just be canned sauce with some chili flakes, but in concert with the thick cut, fresh toppings (and hey, did I mention the price?), Fresh Slice has won me over and is now my go-​to place to grab a quick bite on the College strip.