I have been coming here since I was in single digits. I am 38 now. While I don't normally write reviews. I have never read so many wrong and hurtful comments about a place that made me feel at home as an immigrant. A place where people were kind to me and smiled every single time I picked up my order no matter if I was 9, 16, 25, or 38. This is a family owned business of hard-working people. I find the comment about the restroom quite perplexing and honestly incredible. If it wasn't a health violation, they would have let you use the bathroom. There is also a police station, public library as well as a fire station less than a mile away if you truly needed to use a bathroom (or your home). If you think the portions are not up to your standard or overpriced, I suggest you make it yourself and calculate the costs it took you to make from the supermarket. This is one of the best places in Swampscott and is an institution. They have had the same amazing quality of service and food since I have lived in Swampscott. 1993. Thank you for being part of our community! read more

Popped in impromptu and ordered in person. The subs were done in under 15 mins and piping hot. The restaurant was empty but lots of people were running in and out picking up orders. I ordered a steak tip bomb with hots ($14.99)and it was awesome. Oozing with cheese and the steak wasnt chewy at all. My buddy ordered a steak tip and cheese. His sub looked lame in comparison haha. The veggies really bulk up the sub. Wachusset chips were nice. Pepsi products. Overall 2drinks. 2subs. Bag of chips. 41$. read more

Captain Pizza - Steak tip and cheese. Toasted. - Pizza Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

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I ordered a Chicken Kabob Salad tonight. $17 and change for about 4OZ of chicken with 90 % Iceberg lettuce, a light sprinkle of fetta, about 6 tiny slices of onion, about 6 tiny pieces of cucumber and a quarter of a half white tomato. No peppers or olives or anything else. The kicker was they dropped the small flimsy half a pita loose on top of the salad container that was pushed around the dirty counters. I feel ripped off. read more

Prices are misrepresented on their website. When I questioned this picking up my food the manager/owner blamed & berated the employee who rang me up right in front of me to the point of just being cruel. I will never go back. Terrible attitude and the portions were tiny for the prices. read more

Really gotta sort out your hours. If you're open til 9, it's 9, not 815. Get it together. Also incredibly over priced food

Turned my pregnant wife away from using the restroom even after I offered to purchase something. Told them she was, but they didn't care. Wouldn't want to spend money here from such unempathetic people. Technically illegal for them to do this because of ally's law, but I'll just be content letting others know how unkind they are to others. read more

Overpriced. I understand inflation has raised prices but Captains prices seem higher than most. $35+ for a calzone and a salad is crazy. There are several other pizzerias in the area that offer better value. read more

Luckily we were in the area hungry as this will become a regular for us going forth once we move! Service - owner is very nice and will answer any of your questions. The lady that took out order was nice as well. Food - we only had the curly fries and 2 lamb gyros and they were GREAT. The perfect amount of everything. The rations were spot on with lettuce, sauce, lamb and the pita was warm and fresh. Location - there is plenty of street parking and across the street from the Swampscott commuter rail station. Atmosphere - clean and friendly small space. Your typically pizza shop environment. We will def be back! read more

Best chicken kabob subs and salads in the whole state. Been going to captains for 20 years and will never stop.The employees are great too. I drive by every morning around 6am on my way to work to see their lights already on and someone in there getting ready for the day, makes you realize how committed they are to their business and customers. We love captains! read more

Went in the other night to pick up a couple of pizzas (decided to try this place for the first time) and the man working there (presumably the owner?) was rude, curt, and condescending. Could barely get his attention, was too busy staring out the window at people walking by (what?!) and was just entirely distracted by anything but his customers. He must not want my business, which I will gladly take elsewhere. The pizza was practically burned and the edible parts were bland. Definitely avoid this place - for multiple reasons. read more

We ordered pickup for a pizza and junior beef. It was quick, ready in about 15 minutes. The beef was pretty tasty and a decent portion for a junior. The pizza had generous toppings and had a lot of flavor. A few cons would be that the crust is completely flavorless, they also cut a large into squares instead of slices which is just annoying to eat. read more

Captain Pizza - Mushroom and pepperoni pizza and a junior beef - Pizza Near Me - Swampscott, Massachusetts

Pizza sauce was bland - frozen meatballs - frozen pizza that has toppings added then baked hoping for an authentic Italian treat - pleasant enough people considering its Boston read more

This food is fabulous and the service is fast, friendly, and accurate. So far I have enjoyed their gyro which was juicy, and flavorful. The sauce was flavored just right. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions were fresh. Their Italian sub has the best bread for a sub. It really let the meat and vegetable fillings shine instead of just getting an overpowering mouthful of bread. Their Super Beef (on the onion roll) was so large I could not finish it. The beef was rare, the bun was fresh and the sauce was spicy with flavor without burning the mouth. We've only lived in this area for less than a week and I am a happy person to have moved so close to a quality shop. read more

Got chicken kabob on their delicious pita and small fry. Was a little hesitant to order the fries , but was pleasantly surprised! Could tell the oil used for frying was clean. Fries were light in color and delicious! Keep it up Captain! read more

I got the chicken kabob sub because I was hungry after the fair. I get there and the lady was sweet and I get home and realized that they gave me a wrap instead. They had already called us telling me they made a mistake and would deliver my sub.i was pleasantly surprised that they admitted to their mistake and fix it. We went back I got my sub and my money back great business read more

Would've been nice to order from them considering they don't close till 10 but don't answer the phones past nine!!!

Stopped in on Saturday with the boys to soak up all the booze we had been drinking throughout the day. I took one bite because everyone knows the rules and after finishing my second slice I have to say this pizza reminded me a lot of Borelli's on Long Island. It did come out piping hot but lacked a good flop which I always consider a telltale sign of a good slice. Therefore I can only give this pizza a 2.5. Maybe a 2.53 but that's only because this booze has me feeling generous. read more

This place is the BEST! I've been coming here for more than a decade and the menu has stayed consistent. All the ingredients are fresh and the food is reasonably priced (with decent portions!). Awesome location and friendly staff. When I move out of town, I'll make it a point to drive back just to pick up pizza/subs/calzones from here. The only slight downside is there isn't much seating, but there's enough for a small group. read more

Consistently good food. I'm not home often but when I am I always get a buff chick calzone and it's exactly what I'm lookin for. Great customer service too. Some places seem like I'm bothering them but not at captains. It doesn't matter where I am, I can't wait to come home and get some food from captains! Thanks ladies and gents read more

Great chicken kebab! And the service is excellent. Prices are reasonable, delivery is amazing: quick and polite! It is amazing that noways there is a business with polite delivery!!! I am using there services for the last 15 years and can not say enough good words. God luck and lots of business to you! read more

This is local gem, their chicken kebab salad and sub I can eat every day, very tender and moist chicken, perfectly seasoned , absolutely love the dressing. read more

If you just want a cheese pizza, get it somewhere else. It's not that good and kind of expensive. However, add a few toppings and the pizza here is pretty good. Their calzones are usually very good, too - my favorite's the chicken kabob. Still, though, their meals are generally better than their pizza IMO. They make my favorite chicken kabobs in the area - juicy, marinated and delicious. Get it in a salad, sub or a full meal (which comes with a large salad and enough fries to feed an entire family). Their menu is pretty large - steak tips, tuna, subs, pizza, pretty much anything fried and roast beef. read more

The pizza is greek style- I don't care for it. However, the roast beef and the chicken is damn good. There are a handful of tables; most orders are to go. read more

The epitome of North Shore of Massachusetts Greek Pizza/Roast Beef/Sandwich shops. The beefs are tremendous and their Kebab pitas and specialty pizzas are by no means healthy, but exactly what makes this local cuisine memorable and tasty. read more

Anything with chicken is awesome. Chicken parm calzone is a circular pizza, stuffed with chicken parm, sauce, mozzarrella, then covered with a thin layer of dough and sprinkled with a little more cheese. It's amazing. The chicken kebab salad is also fantastic. They marinate chicken tenders for it, which are flavorful and juicy. Their traditional pies are just okay. read more

New to the neighborhood and first visit (carry-out) to Captain Pizza. We ordered a small calzone and a chicken kabob sub. Both were outstanding and reasonably priced. The turnaround time between ordering and pickup may have been 15 minutes. Customer service was friendly and quick. The food did not disappoint. All in all, this first experience made a repeat customer out of me. Thank you! read more

Very fast to order and get your food. Decent prices too. The roast beef sandwich with cheese and sweet peppers was wonderful. You could tell that the roast beef was really fresh and seasoned well. Unfortunately, the pizza was just OK. Crust was really not good. Will I be back? Yep. Am I recommending them to everyone? No. read more

I go to Captain's whenever I need a good take out meal that's quick. They're brand new buffalo chicken wrap is my favorite thing there. The buffalo isn't too spicy, but it still gives you that buffalo taste. They're chicken kabob calzones are to die for as well. They do deliver to Swampscott, but sometimes not to Marblehead or Salem due to the fact they might be busy (this usually occurs on friday/saturday nights). The only thing I do not like about Captain's is the atmosphere in the actual joint. The people there are kinda ghetto, but they are nice to be fair. The floor is a little yucky and seems like it hasn't been cleaned in ages. Also, there are really no tables inside so it's basically just take-out/delivery. Overall, Captain's is a great eat for anyone interested in a quick, good meal late at night. read more

Been going to this place for over a decade, unfortunately the service has gone down hill. Great roast beef and kabob but I don't want to give this place my money anymore. I ordered an Italian on the phone for pick up, for the lunch special, large sub + a can of soda for $6.25 (before 2PM) I showed up at 2:03 - no bullshit. They proceeded to charge me the full price - I told him I ordered before 2 and said he it didn't matter. I get it, but shit I've been coming to this spot so long and you wanna nickle dime on top of the shitty service. I'm good, there is plenty of pizza/sandwich spots in the area. Its a shame read more

Absolutely love this place. Grew up eating here. Everything on the menu is delicious, reasonably priced, and prepared quickly. I can honestly say I've never heard a bad word about it. If you love roast beef, pizza, calzones, subs, and all that other North Shore deliciousness, you will LOVE captain's. read more

This review addresses Captain Pizza's pizza, as that's what I ordered and most other reviews are of their kabob sandwiches and calzones. I am of two minds with regards to their pizza. On the plus side, the toppings including the cheese were fresh, plentiful, and tasty. Other places give you a few measly shreds of broccoli and call that a topping, Captain loads it up. Their crust on the other hand is kind of dry crumbly and did not have alot of flavor. Sort of cracker-like. I like my pizza crust nice and dense and chewy. So, I can't go more than three stars. But that is still not bad, and the large pizza is darn large. read more

The only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is because I think their pizza is pretty mediocre. The toppings and sauce are good but the type of "dough" they use for their pizza honestly has the consistency of cardboard, but that aside.. I have been coming here since I was a kid, stopped going for a few years and rediscovered it all over again. Not only do they have the best chicken kabob anything (salads, subs, calzone) in town but their roast beef and homemade greek dressing are out of this world. If your a fan of their dressing (which I'm sure everyone is) you know to dip it in anything and everything that comes from captains, because seriously it's just that good! Their food is always fresh, prompt, and I really have never had a complaint about how something was cooked or how it tastes. They serve real quality food. read more

Awesome spot. Great sandwiches. They finally deliver but it does take some time. Calzones are really two pizzas on top of eachother which is phenomenal. read more

Best calzone I have ever had. Service is fast and it's manageable when it comes to cost. If you are in swampscott this is a must go to have pizza or calzones. read more

Yummy! Steak tip salad-the best. I have come to love this place, they are right down the street and always delicious. Their salads are amazing and their pasta dinners are fantastic, never a disappointment. A must try! read more

A friend got me hooked on the Chicken Kabob Pita, so that is pretty much all that I get here, but it is absolutely Fantastic. Right amount of chicken, sauce, soft pita, vegetables, Feta. Parking in the area is somewhat of a pain, but well worth it. read more

Good food, awesome friendly service, Pizza is just okay though crust is not terrible but could be better

I have been coming here for over 10 years. No matter where I live I will always make the drive. The absolute best chicken kabob I have ever had and their dressing is to die for!!!!! read more

I love Captains! The people working are always friendly and wait times for take out and delivery are very short. The pizza is my favorite in Swampscott! read more

I have to admit I do enjoy Captain's pizza. The calzones are great - try the chicken parm one. The steak bombs are loaded with peppers, shrooms, cheese and salami. The pizza is good - not fantastic but I really like it. Get the chic parm ziti too - it comes with a lame salad and a yummy garlic bread loaf. It will feed two. One big downer is the price. They are not cheap and seem to raise the prices every year. Whaaaat? Almost enough to give them 3 stars. read more