Home Slice Pizza, an Austin-based pizzeria known for large New York-style slices, is opening a second location in Houston’s Heights. The company has submitted plans for the new store, with a substantial buildout budget, and intends it to be a long-term neighborhood spot.
According to Business Journals, Home Slice expects to spend about $1.5 million on the Heights buildout. The report also notes that the site has picked up a "cursed" reputation after several recent restaurant concepts came and went in short order, a run of bad luck the Austin team is clearly betting it can break.
Home Slice’s Houston track record
Home Slice traces its roots to Austin and built its following on big, foldable slices and a relaxed neighborhood vibe. The group already operates a Houston location in Midtown, which opened in 2022 and quickly drew long late-night lines for slices, as per Houston Chronicle.
Why some locals call the spot 'cursed'
That "cursed" label pops up in local chatter about certain Heights parcels where restaurants seem to open and close on a loop. Outlets like CultureMap and Eater Houston have chronicled spots with heavy turnover, underscoring how tricky some stretches of the neighborhood can be for operators.
What to expect
Home Slice Pizza is planning a $1.5 million full buildout for a second Houston location in the Heights, aiming to offer more than just a carryout window. No official opening date has been announced, but the project would bring another late-night pizza option to the neighborhood and reflects continued outside investment in the area despite ongoing storefront turnover. Updates on permitting, leasing, and the opening will be shared as they become available.
