The best pizza place in the world. They have been blessing me for 20+ years. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Years ago, I was told to try this place by a former coworker, and I just never made it to it until today! My mom and I stopped in for a snack because we drove by it. We got a small cheese pizza to split. When we arrived in the two men at the counter were super friendly. They greeted us right away and we sat inside to eat. There were a few customers already inside eating too and they seemed to know the guys who worked there well. We tried the pizza, and it was excellent! I love Greek style pizza and this was it. Firm, no flop, cheesy and crunchy crust. The men were pleased to hear it was our first time and we loved it. A customer chimed in about how he has been going there for over 20 years and another customer talked about how she is a regular. You do not see places like that anymore! I will definitely be back and give this place business anytime! read more

Mother's Pizza - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

There are many casual pizza places in melrose, but mother's pizza by far is the best. It's something about the crust that makes me keep coming back. They're not on any delivery apps yet, but you can order online or call ahead. The service is quick, they are family run. I've tried their cheese, buffalo chicken, garlic bread and Margherita. The Margherita is not your traditional type but still tastes great! read more

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The subs, pizza, salads, and pasta are all great. Exactly what you want in a sub or pizza shop. We are huge fans and order here weekly.

Great tasting pizzas, reasonable pricing, friendly, dedicated staff and service. Best pizza in Melrose!

The gyro salad was about ninety percent iceberg lettuce. Not good. Been ordering there on and off for the past few years but I'm done.

Best steak and cheese for the past 30 years with the same guys making it. I always swing by when I head back to visit family and they never disappoint. read more

Amazing pizza and sub sandwiches are fantastic! We got a large special pizza and a small 3 topping pizza. The crust was light with medium consistency, the tomato base was just right with a great flavor and the toppings were fresh. The next night we ordered subs, a meatball sub and Italian sub. They were both delicious with large amounts of meat and toppings. Truly authentic Italian food! I highly recommend this place! Great food!! read more

Grew up in Melrose and Mother's Pizza is the best!! Very friendly staff and always good!! The Godfather is the best! I compare all steak and cheese subs to theirs. read more

Calzone was ok .typical greasy Greek food. But man that salad was nastay ice berg !!! read more

Mother's Pizza - Didn't even bother finishing it . Garbage - Pizza Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

I've had the steak & cheese, cheeseburger sub, and cheese pizza so far. All have been excellent! Everything is clean, the food is great quality, the service is quick, and the staff is very friendly. Perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner! read more

Hay Ya'll, It's me again your neighborhood foodie. This one will be short I promise. Ok, I called Mothers pizza and ordered a small hamburger and onion pizza light on the onion and extra hamburger ok, her is where is gets CRUNCHY! Will you look at this pizza? Is that even hamburger? NAH, I'm good! (DROP THE MIC) RIDICULOUS AND NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! read more

Mother's Pizza - Where's the extra Beef? - Pizza Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Literally the best steak and cheese subs and calzones i have ever eaten. All of their pizzas, subs and calzones are amazing as well, i have never gotten a bad bite to eat here they're always on point. This place is money well spent going to a good family. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite the other day with my mother and grandmother. We ordered a small cheese and an order of fries to eat there. It was nice and the wait wasn't too long. The price was really amazing. We got the food plus 3 drinks for less than 18 dollars!! The food was really delicious. Great Greek style pizza that perfectly hit the spot and the fries were nice and golden brown. We are already making plans for return trips to this pizza shop! Thanks for the great first impression!! read more

The absolute PERFECT fries! They were a little crunchy but also perfectly salted and not too crisp. The pizza was phenomenal -- I ate three pieces and will be eating the rest today. 10/10 recommend! read more

Great subs. Large portions. The guys who work there are real nice. The tuna is fresh and it doesn't have any gross fillers like some other places. Sub rolls are good too. read more

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Certainly one of the best pizza places around - also their tuna subs are excellent and the large is enough to feed two people. Excellent quality food at a reasonable price - they have been in this location for many decades. read more

Always good food and good service at a fair price. Friendly staff. All subs are toasted unless you ask.

My Grandma and Auntie Kim like that place. Auntie Kim usually gets a salad there, I usually get pizza with sauce and fries there because I like their pizza sauce. I get it once in a while but I used to get it every Thursday. read more

Such good food here! Got take out from here today and it was delicious! I got a small chicken fingers and small fry. The fries were huge and the chicken fingers were delicious. The people working there were very nice too! I want to try the pizza here at some point. Would recommend this place! read more

Mother's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Mothers pizza is one of the best! We get it on Friday nights for pizza night. Highly recommend. They have delicious calzones, steak and cheese a top contender. The only downfall is that you cant get delivery~!! read more

Thought I would try this Pizza House down the street from me. Was well rated. Ordered online. Their system required me to confirm my cell number with a code the verify my number was real! I was impressed until sent me the same code "6 times"! I ordered at 5:46PM and it said it would be ready at approx 6:08PM. Walked down the street and appeared at 6:08 PM. I give then pizza maker my name for an order as the "older gentleman" (I can say that- I'm old) at the counter is on the phone, along with several order sheets with cash piled on top of each order in front of him. I can only assume the older fellow is overwhelmed with orders and has yet to place the cash into the register. The pizza maker sees no order ready and opens the oven to check to see if something cooking? The older fella is asked if there is an order- he looks at the printer in front of him and peels off my order. I ask if they have to make it yet and am told "Yes". I tell them to cancel the order and walk out. Pizza might be good, but looking around at the place, I did not feel it was really the kind of place I really trusted and sure would not try to use their online system again- since they don't! It was my 1st try and it will be my last! read more

Have been a regular customer for 4 years but they let me down on the night of the AFC championship. I called in at 6.45 and asked how much was the wait time and they said none. I asked if they could have my pizza ready by 7.30 and not any time earlier and they said its fine. Well, when I got there at 7.30 I got a cold pizza that was also costlier than their usual price. read more

When I think of my childhood... I think of Mother's Pizza and Candy Castle. This nostalgia might make my review a little biased, BUT it is definitely fresh-out-of-the-oven, affordable, and tasty. The staff is absolutely amazing, always friendly. My go-tos are always the pizza of course.. which is a light buttery airy crust with sauce and cheese. But my go-to is usually a steak and cheese sub with hots and pickles (sounds weird, but if you like pickles you will LOVE it). No matter when you call or how many things you order it will always be "10 minutes" and they are serious. No waiting around at this place. French fries are always thin and crispy! Yum! read more

Located at the Highlands commuter rail stop on Franklin Street, Mother's is a neighborhood place that serves simple, delicious food. The pizza is Greek style with a thicker crust, sweet sauce, and creamy cheese. The subs are huge and made with all fresh ingredients. Burgers are less than $3. It's an affordable and satisfying meal. My kids love it and enjoy saying hi to the counter guy who knows them by name. Next time you're in the area, have a slice or a sub and say hi to John for us. read more

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How can you beat a family owned business that makes you feel so at home when you walk through the door. These guys are awesome. I adore then even tho they are die hard red sox fans ;) So much so that I sent them a card from Hawaii when I was on vacation because I missed them. The food is good. Typical pizza place. Nothing over the top but hot and fresh. They now take credit cards ya'll. Don't everyone rush in at one time! read more

This is our favorite Greek-style pizza place North of Boston. This small, laid-back restaurant creates tasty pies as well as subs (hot and cold). Our favorite is Mother's Special pizza but we've tried pretty much everything here over the years. The portions are always generous and the food is consistently delicious. If you are looking for a solid takeout joint with fast and friendly service, look no further - this is it. read more

Cash only, I don't blame them. I just didn't have cash at the moment. @##^&^*&( ATM next door, YAY. Tried to gyro and fries. Solid gyro and too greasy fries (good? bad? haven't decided yet). A good place to lunch it. It's cheap and fast, the food's decent. :) read more

Was in town last week, had to get the Mother of pizza! Best Greek pizza, awesome subs-especially peppers onion steak!

Really good Greek Pizza, love the chicken kabob sub. Definitely need to have that the next time you go in. Mother's is a staple in Melrose.

Mother's is awesome! Great pizza, super friendly service... an all around great place for take out! Definitely try their steak & cheese subs! read more

Worlds worst Italian sub look at the pictures ham and salami really that's the best you can do read more

Mother's Pizza - Worst Italian sub I've ever had my life one piece of ham and two pieces salami disgusting - Pizza Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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Best sub/pizza shop around. They don't deliver but they don't need to. Their service and food is above and beyond the best. I've been going here for 25 yrs and never 1 issue. The only issue is their tables if you want to eat there aren't set up for big people. That's why I always take to go home. read more

the best "chicken finger sub with sauce and cheese" in melrose. the guys are all very friendly and the prices are reasonable. If you don't want marinara sauce, a chicken finger sub with lettuce and mayo is just as good. read more

Mother's Pizza is a good go-to pizza and sub place in the Highlands. They have off-street parking which is a huge plus and very rare for take-out places in Melrose. The prices are dynamite (a hamburger is $2.52!) We always get the small pepperoini pizza, fries, and the BLT sub. The pizza and fries are good and there is something really great about the BLT sub... I think its the bread. The guys working there are friendly and nice. Just a great all around neighborhood pizza and sub shop. read more

Their definition of a pizza is dried out crust, slap some sauce and cheese on it and charge you 500% of their $$ costs - it's close to eating cardboard - there are better places than Mothers read more

Just had the best chicken finger sub. The place is very clean and the owners are super friendly!

Had the godfather as always do when I get anything from here and it was just as good as the last time! Very consistent and has all the fixings. The guys that work here are great and my in-laws have been coming here for years. read more

If you're looking for a good Greek-style pizza, this is THE place to go. The guys that work there are great- friendly and know what they're doing. Pizza takes on average 10-15 minutes. Never had to wait more than 20 minutes for one. Its a very small place, mostly for take-out, though there are a few booths to sit at (not very comfortable though, they're that 70's style formica-ish things, if you know what I'm talking about.) Food is typical pizza-parlor stuff, nothing too fancy, pizza, subs, sandwiches, a few dinner plates of spaghetti and meatballs. Very good prices, all in all, definitely a good bet for a quick quality bite to eat. TIP: gets busy during the school year right after school gets out during the week- popular hangout for the high school/middle school kids. read more

Good enough pizza, nothing fancy. It seems family run and by people who care though. I really wish they took credit cards!