City Slicker Cafe – American
This bustling urban escape reimagines the classic pizzeria as a vibrant social hub where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling mozzarella and artisanal toppings. From the garden-bright crunch of the Tree Hugger to the bold, coastal flair of the Surf & Turf, each hand-tossed creation offers a playful journey through global flavors in a space that hums with contemporary energy.
588, Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143 +16176250700 https://www.cityslickercafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza - $13: Red Sauce and Pizza Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Club Pizza - $16.5: White Sauce, Tomato, Onions, Bacon and Chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- City Girl Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Pizza Cheese, Portabella Mshrm, Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Country Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Pizza Cheese, Green Pepper, Feta, Onions and Linguica. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madrid Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Chorizo, Olives and Roasted R Peppers. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Pizza - $17.5: Red Sauce, Cheddar, Shrimp and Bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Pizza - $16.5: Prosciutto, Sausage, Pepperoni Fresh Mozzarella & Banana Peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Pizza - $16.5: NO SAUCE, Pizza Cheese, Pesto, Chicken and Tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tree Hugger Pizza - $16.5: NO SAUCE, Cheddar, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Eggplant, Baby Spinach and Roasted Tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Cheddar, Bacon, Burger and Caramelized Onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Potatoes Pizza - $16.5: Garlic Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Blue Cheese, & Fried Shallots No Sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Cheddar and Buffalo Chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, Cheddar and Breaded Chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Cheese Pizza - $16.5: White Sauce, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella and Gorgonzola. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Pizza - $18: Pizza Cheese, Cheddar and Goat Cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Blue Pizza - $16.5: White Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Mashed Potatoes & Blue Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $16.5: Red Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Pizza Cheese and Chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Slice - $2.99: Single slice of cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Calzones
- Plain Calzone - $13: Red Sauce and Pizza Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Club Calzone - $16.5: Chicken, White Sauce, Bacon, Red Onion, Sliced Tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- City Girl Calzone - $16.5: Portabella, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Country Calzone - $16.5: Linguica, Green Pepper, Onion & Feta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madrid Calzone - $16.5: Chorizo, Goat Cheese, Black Olives & Roasted Red Pepper. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Calzone - $17.5: Bacon & Shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Calzone - $16.5: Chicken, Sliced Tomato Dotted With Pesto No Red Sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tree Hugger Calzone - $16.5: Roasted Eggplant, Baby Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pizza Cheese, No Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger Calzone - $16.5: Fresh Ground Beef, Caramelized Onion, Bacon & Cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Cheese Calzone - $16.5: White Sauce and Pizza Cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Potatoes Calzone - $16.5: Garlic Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Blue Cheese & Fried Shallots No Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Calzone - $16.5: Pizza Cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Calzone - $16.5: Breaded Chicken Tender Spicy Hot Sauce With Blue Cheese On Side Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm Calzone - $16.5: Breaded Chicken Marinara & Cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Calzone - $16.5: Prosciutto, Sausage, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella & Banana Pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon And Blue Calzone - $16.5: White Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes And Blue Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Umami Burger - $14.5: Toasted burger with umami flavors Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Burger - $13.99: Toasted bistro style burger Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Burger - $13: 7 ounce of pure Angus beef griddled and topped with your choice of toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- California BLT - $14.25: Crispy bacon topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado and chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Pulled Pork - $13.99: Pulled pork smothered in smokey homemade barbeque sauce topped with zesty jalapeno cabbage slaw served on toasted bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $13.99: Toasted Cuban sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $13: Grilled chicken breast with your choice of bread and toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf Sandwich - $13.99: House made meatloaf topped with American cheese crispy onions strings and roasted tomato ketchup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Sandwich - $13.99: Sliced turkey topped with bacon, gorgonzola cheese, avocado / tomato salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Cauliflower Milanese - $14.25: Breaded pork cutlet topped with cauliflower gratin, sliced tomato, mayo and chimichurri relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Sandwich - $13.99: Toasted chicken pesto sandwich Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog - $8.5: All beef hot dog griddled to perfection topped with bacon chili and jalapeno slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Roast Sandwich - $13.99: Slow braised beef simmered in pan gravy topped with crispy potato string and horseradish mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Sandwich - $12.99: Fresh avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato with jalapeno vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Steak & Queso - $14.25: Shaved steak, smoky queso sauce, marinated poblano peppers & onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Spinach Wrap - $13.99: Seared chicken, baby spinach, roasted tomato, caramelized onion, with creamy corn and poblano rice, balsamic vinaigrette in whole wheat wrap. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Melt - $12.99: Roasted sweet potato, marinated poblano peppers and onions, melted mozzarella with jalapeno aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich - $13.99: Homemade meatballs smothered in marinara topped with provolone and romano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm Sandwich - $13.99: Toasted chicken parmesan sandwich Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $12.99: Toasted tuna melt Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabella Sandwich - $13.99: Gorgonzola, portabella mushroom, baby spinach, roasted red pepper & cabernet vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $13.99: Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Sandwich - $13.99: Deli sliced ham with your choice of cheese Available at: lunch
- Breaded Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - $13.99: Breaded chicken cutlet Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bolognese Pasta - $18.5: Slow simmered beef, pancetta, garlic, shallots, basil, plum tomato and finished with cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sausage Pasta - $18.5: Fresh spicy Italian sausage simmered with garlic, shallot, green pepper, basil and spicy marinara and topped with goat cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Chicken Pasta - $18.5: Seared chicken, mushroom, roasted tomato, garlic, shallot, basil finished with cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Broccolini - $18.5: Chicken, garlic, shallots, broccoli, olive oil & red chile. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Meatballs Pasta - $18.5: House made meatballs simmered in marinara topped with mozzarella & toasted pine nut crumbs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm Pasta - $18.5: Parsley & garlic breaded chicken breast pan fried and topped with marinara and provolone. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara Pasta - $15.25: Marinara sauce with fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfredo Pasta - $15.25: Creamy Alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Garden Salad - $11.99: Crispy romaine, radicchio, cucumbers and plum tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $11.99: Romaine, radicchio, homemade croutons and shaved parmesan. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Spinach Salad - $11.99: Baby spinach, portabella mushrooms, sundried tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Salad - $11.99: A blend of baby spinach, romaine, radicchio topped with walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and dried cranberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $11.99: Arugula, mixed greens, tomato, asiago blend and dinner roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Root Vegetable Salad - $11.99: Mixed greens, walnuts, goat cheese, roasted root veg and dinner roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili - $7.95: House made chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mini Meatloaf Entree - $18.95: Individual house made meatloaf finished with brown gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Steak Tips - $20.95: Tender steak marinated in garlic and spices seared to your liking and served with mushrooms and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Picatta - $18.95: Egg battered chicken breast cooked golden brown and finished with lemon caper butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet - $18.95: Breaded and fried crispy served with dijonaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Alaskan Salmon - $20.95: Fresh Atlantic salmon pan roasted and finished with avocado tomato salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Roast Entree - $18.95: Slow braised beef with pan gravy Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $18.95: Fresh boneless chicken breast pounded thin and breaded with seasoned bread crumbs pan fried crispy with a lemony tomato cream sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Stuffed Salmon - $20.95: Wild Alaskan salmon stuffed with crab and pancetta stuffing topped with a lemon parsley beurre blanc. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moco Loco - $17.5: Traditional Hawaiian style dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chicken Quesadilla - $12: Chicken, cheddar, baby spinach & caramelized onion with sour cream and grape tomato avocado salsa. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $13.25: Shrimp, sour cream, grape tomato, cheddar, baby spinach and caramelized onion. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Quesadilla - $13.25: Steak, sour cream, grape tomato, cheddar, baby spinach and caramelized onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Fingers - $11.65: With blue cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fries - $6.49: Idaho straight cuts cooked crispy. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $11.65: Breaded chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean BBQ Wings - $15: Wings tossed in Korean BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings - $15: Spicy buffalo wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sliders - $11.45: Three mini meatball sandwiches on house made foccacia with romano cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boo Fries - $10.39: Crispy fries topped with asiago cheese, beef gravy, over easy egg and scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Potato Empanada - $7.75: Flakey pastry dough filled with Mexican style chorizo, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, cilantro, scallion and smoked cheddar cheese served with crema and hot sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $6.49: Crispy taters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings - $9.75: Steamed or fried dumplings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6.49: Crispy sweet potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $10.69: Served with marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Shrimp - $10.45: Crispy tempura shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pain Bianca - $7.75: White sauce, basil, asiago blend and roasted tomato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls - $9.5: 2 eggrolls filled with steak, enoki mushrooms and cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $6.75: Creamy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $7.95: Herb roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $5.95: Sautéed spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Meatballs - $8.95: House made meatballs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Asparagus - $6.25: Fresh asparagus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sundried Garlic Bread - $7.25: Garlic bread with sundried tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Poblano Rice - $7.5: Rice with poblano peppers and cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Gratin - $7.99: Roasted cauliflower, cheesy sauce and seasoned crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $4.25: Fried dough pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $7.5: Vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brownie - $4.95: Chocolate brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Cake - $6.5: Rich chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $5.5: Bread pudding with creme anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream - $7.5: Salted caramel flavored ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Pepsi - $3: 20oz soda
- Diet Pepsi - $3: 20oz soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Ginger Ale - $3: 20oz soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Spring Water - $2.75: 20oz bottled water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dole Orange Juice - $3.25: 20oz juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gatorade - $3.25: 20oz sports drink
- Sparkling Water - $2.25: 20oz carbonated water
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