My husband is a self-proclaimed pizza aficionado. I honestly think he has tried every single pizza parlor in the city by now in search of the ultimate pie. In his perfect pepperoni quest, he found Cappy’s. Located at 2900 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, Cappy’s has one very tasty pizza. Cappy’s serves their pies hand-tossed, New York style and deep dish, Chicago style; simple, yet delicious to the last slice.
Hand-tossed pizzas come in either small or large and can be prepared with just cheese or with a variety of toppings, everything from Anchovies to Artichoke hearts. In addition to making your own pizza, you can order The Veggy, a pie covered in yummy vegetables, or The Cappy, the pizzeria’s signature pie that comes with a handful of toppings such as ham, sausage and mushrooms.
For the heartier appetite, try a deep dish; a true Chicago speciality. With this pizza, there are three sizes to choose from- small, medium and large. Cappy’s deep dish can be prepared with all the same choices for toppings, including pie varieties such as The Veggy and The Cappy.
Cappy’s sauce tastes slightly sweet and fresh, like it was made from tomatoes right off the vine. All the toppings are of the highest quality; nothing tastes as if it has been packaged or frozen. The crust is always light, never heavy with dough.
Calzones are also made to perfection at Cappy’s. Stuffed with mozzarella and served with marinara on the side, they are a tasty variation from a pie. And if you want to get a little bit creative with your calzone, order one with a filling of choice for just 50 cents extra.
Breadsticks from Cappy’s are wonderfully seasoned and make a great addition to any pizza or calzone. My husband and four-year-old son enjoy the cheesebread from the pizzeria. Each bread stick is covered with melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella.
A cold, crisp salad pairs well with Cappy’s heavier dishes. Choose from a Greek, Caesar, or tossed salad.
The only thing Cappy’s is missing are hot wings. I’m a wing lover, so these are a must when I order a pizza. Cappy’s does not carry wings, at least not at this point in time. Then again, with pizza so good, who needs anything more.
Cappy’s Pizzeria
Located at 2900 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-321-3020
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5-10 pm
Lunch: Thursday and Friday, 11 am-2:30 pm
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