South Shore Bar Pizza: The Story Behind the Style

Bar pizza is a staple of the South Shore of Massachusetts, dating back to the late 1930s. From fourth-generation mainstays to newcomers, almost every town south of Boston seems to have a bar that has a personal pan pizza - and a loyal customer base to match it.
Thank you to all the restaurants who participated:
Cape Cod Cafe - capecodcafepizza.com/
Lynwood Cafe - lynwoodcafe.com/
Venus Cafe - / thevenuscafe
Poopsie's - / bestbarpizza
Red Rose Irish Pub - / redrosecafe.net
Trading Post Lounge - www.tradingpostlounge.com/
Bardo's Bar Pizza - www.bardospizza.com/
Russell's channel: ‪@tellthemrusssentyoufoodreviews‬
South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club: / southshorebarpizzasoci...
Music
Swamp Bacon by Isaac Joel
Today is Your Day by Dr. Delight
Slinky Nasty by Cast of Characters
Wade in the Water by Cast of Characters
Escalator Funk by Cast of Characters
Intrigue by Cast of Characters

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  • @Ripcookiethief
    @Ripcookiethief Жыл бұрын

    I'm a simple man. When I see a type of pizza I've never seen before, I go to try it.

  • @deanfw252
    @deanfw252 Жыл бұрын

    I missed seeing Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton included here. My favorite is linguica, onion, banana pepper - extra crispy.

  • @bos6782
    @bos67826 ай бұрын

    The Town Spa in Stoughton, one of the best. Also Js Flying Pizza in Bridgewater. Amazing

  • @nodayatthebeach

    @nodayatthebeach

    2 күн бұрын

    I agree to both town spa and J's flying. I think Central cafe in Middleboro also makes a good onel. I'll eat a Lynwood or cape cod cafe too.

  • @terryzabon333
    @terryzabon3337 ай бұрын

    Alumni Cafe in Quincy had best pizza - Rob Routier and his brother was the pizza cook at one time. Made the best pizza ever. Anyone remember?

  • @JtheMac50

    @JtheMac50

    5 ай бұрын

    I literally just commented about Alumni before seeing yours. I lived near the Naz and would go there all the time with my friends

  • @terryzabon333

    @terryzabon333

    5 ай бұрын

    @@JtheMac50 I loved that place. Id get a cold beer and a hamburger / mushroom pizza.. Id sit in the left side dining room in Pizza slut heaven. 😂🤣

  • @dickdaley9059
    @dickdaley90599 ай бұрын

    I am proud to be a former South Shore resident. The local pizza legends deserve to stay in business and thrive until pizza no longer exists…yeah, that’s not going the happen! Now, I have to try to recreate the bar pizza I grew up loving because nothing close exists here in the south. 😊

  • @tula1433

    @tula1433

    2 ай бұрын

    Don’t be afraid to ask your local pizzeria to make your pizza dough thinner! I’ve done it!

  • @wickedmrzilla
    @wickedmrzilla Жыл бұрын

    It was nice to hear from the families that run these places and the passion and legacy behind them. Thanks for doing this. Nice job putting it all together. 👍

  • @LordMekanicus

    @LordMekanicus

    Жыл бұрын

    He did a fine job indeed! I wonder what he would think of yours....

  • @davidprejsnar5110
    @davidprejsnar5110 Жыл бұрын

    From Western Mass but will try to get to the Lynwood whenever in the area. All are good but The pizza with Linguica, to die for!

  • @judyt5542
    @judyt55424 ай бұрын

    My grandfather was also a Lithuanian immigrant who settled in Brockton and worked at Knapp shoes. He became known as the honorary Mayor of Brockton. I was born there but moved out of state when I was 5. As a teenager I lived at the cape with my uncle and grandmother. Friday nights my uncle would always bring us bar pies from a place in the Lithuanian section of Brockton. To this day it’s my favorite type pie and I buy them on Gold Belly.

  • @kevindiossi
    @kevindiossi10 ай бұрын

    My wife is from Brockton and got me started on “Bar Pizza” when we visited her family. Now it’s a MUST HAVE stop and we’ve even ordered frozen Cape Cod pizza to go. Cool to see all the places putting their own spin on it.

  • @WillyLee23
    @WillyLee2310 ай бұрын

    New York, Chicago, Michigan, even Connecticut has been popular on the pizza scene lately. I'm glad Massachusetts is getting some recognition.

  • @1125bjfitz
    @1125bjfitz5 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Hanover .. and Cape Cod Pizza was a treat to have when my parents didn’t want to cook. I’m now a 7 year transplant in Los Angeles and I wish there was some decent bar pizza ANYWHERE in this city.

  • @toddmussman8486
    @toddmussman8486 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on Town Spa as our number one go to! The Lynnwood was a close second for sure.

  • @flatdaddio
    @flatdaddio6 ай бұрын

    I've had pizza from the Cape Cod and Georges many years ago. Always great pizza.

  • @afelle
    @afelle Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Nice to hear the shout outs to Tip Top, Brockton Cafe, Georges... Back when pizza delivery really took off in the 80's there were Tip Top trucks driving around Brockton with 'Stop me and I'll sell you a pizza' painted on the side.

  • @paramedivmso4
    @paramedivmso4 Жыл бұрын

    Got Lynwood last night. Havent been since the passing of my brother 12 years ago. it was his favorite and we went in his honor after his burial. Great pizza as always.

  • @richfredericks707
    @richfredericks707 Жыл бұрын

    what a great video all of the owners and the managers were so compasionate about there products. and they all encouraged each other Thank you

  • @johnpercychisholm9957
    @johnpercychisholm9957 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on the south shore and I've eaten almost every one of these places, hell I grew up with Tony from Poopsie's. Really awesome to see these places all running still.

  • @eggrolldeluxe
    @eggrolldeluxe Жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video. Thank you for making it, & letting viewers know about this style of pizza.

  • @lmccahill45
    @lmccahill45 Жыл бұрын

    It was so fun to see and hear about the town of bourne in this. So many times my grandparents' town is left out of these types of videos. Thank you for including authentic no touristy cape cod.

  • @rbewhe1222
    @rbewhe1222 Жыл бұрын

    absolutely brilliant video. really love this style of pizza and this is a great insight into its roots

  • @joesutinen7705
    @joesutinen7705 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and great stories from some incredibly passionate and humble folks. The comradery is very similar to the tavern style pizza in the Midwest. I know I love making South Shore Bar style in my 10" pans 🙌

  • @davidmelo4771
    @davidmelo4771 Жыл бұрын

    Great job with the video. It was awesome to see and know more about the local pizza shops we come to love and enjoy. As a home pizza enthusiast it was cool to pick up some tricks from the best. Took me 10 years to perfect it. Being in FL I have no choice but to make it myself until I visit. Mine are like Lynwood. Some sauces on the videos were runnier than others and just seeing that you can tell whether it was crushed with paste or crushed with puree or just crushed. Granted each have their own seasonings and different cheese blends. Anyway Cheers to the man who started it all, Louis Ghelfi.

  • @Knight-_-Owl
    @Knight-_-Owl Жыл бұрын

    Great video, make more of this format and your channel will grow. Editing, backing music and camera work is excellent.

  • @habequiddam
    @habequiddam Жыл бұрын

    Really knocked it out of the park with this one. *chef's kiss*

  • @adamw8469
    @adamw8469 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Eating at Town Spa for 50+ years. Had Poopsies, Lynwood, all fantastic. The Sps is the first place I visit when I get back to the US. Pizza in Europe is nothing like South Shore Bar Pizzas

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher460411 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you so much for sharing this video

  • @walterstewart1927
    @walterstewart1927 Жыл бұрын

    Truly excellent video, a real education!!! Thanks so much!!

  • @scorptarget
    @scorptarget Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I live in New Bedford, Massachusetts and have been blessed recently to be able to visit Lynwood, Cape COD Cafe, The Venus Cafe, Poopsie’s, Town Spa, Johnny Kono’s and Monte’s in the North Shore so far! Fantastic bar pizzas can’t wait to continue my journey.

  • @NeutralGloomBot

    @NeutralGloomBot

    Жыл бұрын

    You ever tried Mike's Restaurant in Fairhaven? I always liked their bar pizza. Been going there for damn near 40 years now.

  • @Nuttyirishman85

    @Nuttyirishman85

    Жыл бұрын

    Give Emma’s a go, not from the grocery store. Not incredible, but it’s another check off your list. I miss Ernie’s in Plymouth, I liked their buy one get one tuesdays. We tried to get there every Tuesday. It’s a damn CVS now. Before I forget, try gillis family tavern in Plymouth. They recently switched names, but still got the Mac attack bar pizza, must try.

  • @6laka.

    @6laka.

    10 ай бұрын

    Man pa raffas in new bedford is the best thin crust pizza there is

  • @NeutralGloomBot

    @NeutralGloomBot

    10 ай бұрын

    @@6laka. And their eggplant fries are amazing

  • @JohnCrichton
    @JohnCrichton Жыл бұрын

    Man great job with this, represents south shore bar style pizza well as a documentary

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher46045 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank YOU for sharing this Great Video

  • @strazed1
    @strazed1 Жыл бұрын

    such a good video. so many underrated people like this nowadays and that pizza lopoks SO GOOD

  • @Puertahaitian
    @Puertahaitian Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video, very well done.

  • @emary711
    @emary711 Жыл бұрын

    Really loved your videos on south shore bar pizza and north shore beefs, lived in the Boston area for 15ish years, moved away years ago... this brought back some fond food memories of the area and actually has me thinking about a little road trip to re-visit some of the spots you featured, thank you!

  • @PinHeadThePopeOfHell

    @PinHeadThePopeOfHell

    11 ай бұрын

    There is no dive bar in the world that has three or four people back there making pizzas. I have worked as a cook at 9 different dive bars across mass and there is one or two cooks max at all times cooking prepping doing the dishes and everything... 😂 what a joke

  • @ald.3387
    @ald.3387 Жыл бұрын

    These look amazing. I make a lot of my homemade similarly. When the sauce and cheese become one, you know it's sacred.

  • @dj-kq4fz
    @dj-kq4fz Жыл бұрын

    The first beer I ever had in a restaurant was in Cape Cod Cafe in Brockton in the mid 70's. Had their pizza before that, had beers before that, but the combo was the best thing ever in my young life. (ETA: totally forgot about the Tip Top! Been to the Lobster Trap many times, thanks guys!)

  • @adamd7810
    @adamd7810 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @Joemondaking
    @Joemondaking Жыл бұрын

    Great video, seriously man great job

  • @ralphwinfield2872
    @ralphwinfield2872 Жыл бұрын

    Wicked interesting

  • @RHM2345
    @RHM2345 Жыл бұрын

    Was a pleasure to watch this video.

  • @johns280
    @johns280 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are a credit to humanity.

  • @emichels
    @emichels2 ай бұрын

    Seems like an awesome place. Cheers from Florida.

  • @999Lucas
    @999Lucas Жыл бұрын

    As a big fan of the pizza in and around detroit i feel like this pie is a kindred spirit of sorts, especially when you mention the lacing. a detroit pie's lacing is from cheese typically, so its cool to see a different perspective.

  • @danhurney8094
    @danhurney8094 Жыл бұрын

    Flying home back east in a couple weeks ago. I can't wait 😋

  • @maxlapaz5198
    @maxlapaz5198 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Mr. Mortimer! Part of me is complaining that the folks at Town Spa in Stoughton weren't included, but you can't have 'em all. Thanks for introducing some new places to stop and try!

  • @DannyMortimer

    @DannyMortimer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! They were unfortunately going through some Covid issues when I was filming this but would have loved to include them

  • @Webkinzofficial
    @Webkinzofficial Жыл бұрын

    Venus pizza goes hard. Ludicrously scrumptious pies, nothing compares.

  • @paulie2tanks175
    @paulie2tanks175 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love the Lynwood!!

  • @funky-phantom
    @funky-phantom Жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool. Did not know about this style of Pizza.

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 Жыл бұрын

    My hometown pizza joint in Rockville Maryland made pizza this way,the large was square,just two sizes and all baked to crispy edges with perfection every time.

  • @millieharvey4679
    @millieharvey4679 Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to get the best pans from Bobby Owens at Bay State Restaurant Products in Brockton. I have Lloyd's pans as well Bobby's and pizzas slide right out. This was a great video. I remember going to many if the pizza bars noted as a kid. Just like it was stated-it was a big deal going to get the pizza with your dad!

  • @bennyblanco1280
    @bennyblanco1280 Жыл бұрын

    Da Lobsta Trap! Gonna have to check out some pizza spots next time I'm up The Cape!

  • @SweatLaserXP
    @SweatLaserXP Жыл бұрын

    It's a little bit similar to Detroit pizza because of the caramelized cheese and sauce at the edge of the pan. I'll have to pick up a 10" pan and try this at home. I do like the frozen Cape Cod pizzas from the supermarket, although they're not exactly the same.

  • @dotconnector76
    @dotconnector76 Жыл бұрын

    Bar Pizza looks really good. I'd like to try it.

  • @jarsen1355
    @jarsen1355 Жыл бұрын

    North West of Boston, my go to for pizza was George's in Lowell then Dracut. Lord, I hope they make a comeback somewhere!

  • @richardbora1827
    @richardbora1827 Жыл бұрын

    looks great!!!!

  • @Kaiza989
    @Kaiza989 Жыл бұрын

    Man I would love to try this style of pizza

  • @jonnychrist69
    @jonnychrist69 Жыл бұрын

    Cape Cod Cafe I feel like is the original. But I really love Stoneys in Middleboro. They have a nice signature flavor because of their oven kind of like the original CCC.. Try Stoneys in Middleboro for a quality Bar pizza..

  • @andrew9145
    @andrew91456 ай бұрын

    So good 👍 im from Chicago originally.. ive lived in nyc and now live in Connecticut.. bar pie is legendary

  • @message22610

    @message22610

    6 ай бұрын

    Surely you’ve tried Colony Grille ?

  • @andrew9145

    @andrew9145

    6 ай бұрын

    @message22610 I didn't mean Bar as in the pizza place... lol but yes I have its unbelievable

  • @message22610

    @message22610

    6 ай бұрын

    @@andrew9145 I understood what you meant 😉 and yes, it is legendary !!! til this day Colony is my favourite pizza. I love that hot oil…. Also the onion topping is great too.

  • @dereklinfitt8875
    @dereklinfitt8875 Жыл бұрын

    Good job on the video!

  • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
    @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney Жыл бұрын

    My very favorite is Detroit-style, but the thicker-crust variant of this style is definitely second, and how I usually make pizza at home.

  • @blznft9513
    @blznft9513 Жыл бұрын

    Looks soo good

  • @ChefdeVT
    @ChefdeVT Жыл бұрын

    Cool video, gotta love pizza anyway ya put it. Check out the white clam pie from southwest CT 🤤

  • @kendossendos9300
    @kendossendos9300 Жыл бұрын

    Most def good stuff here boys. Looks like everyone else already said it. Keep it up.

  • @hefniehawkins1564
    @hefniehawkins1564 Жыл бұрын

    Wow great content.. damn pizzas looked delicious.. loved the Vibe of the Folks of the Establishments.. Noice

  • @brendaeaves1079
    @brendaeaves1079 Жыл бұрын

    I Wish We Had A Place Like This In My Town,Pizza’s Look “Delicious!” So Hungry Now😊❤

  • @B1900pilot
    @B1900pilot Жыл бұрын

    If any of you recall, this is the same kind of pizza, the "Pizza Tower" made in Falmouth, MA in the 60s-70s

  • @buddymartin3609
    @buddymartin3609 Жыл бұрын

    Hajjar's in Weymouth was the best place for a fantastic family night! We miss you!

  • @ocrun6765
    @ocrun6765 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like school lunch pizza from when I was a kid. Brings back memories.

  • @ramencurry6672

    @ramencurry6672

    7 ай бұрын

    It is kind of similar but like an upgraded version

  • @lousekoya1803
    @lousekoya1803 Жыл бұрын

    Wow thats a great viodeo !! Does anyone know where we can get similar bar pizza pan ? thanks

  • @justinfowler5761
    @justinfowler5761 Жыл бұрын

    Looks good

  • @VIOLETheavenBeenMyHandle
    @VIOLETheavenBeenMyHandle10 ай бұрын

    I worked at cape cod cafe and i live too far to drive there for it now. I miss it though

  • @luckyduckydrivingschool3615
    @luckyduckydrivingschool3615 Жыл бұрын

    my favorite style of pizza

  • @fergamis
    @fergamis Жыл бұрын

    I live in Florida now, but when I lived in Randolph, Lynnwood pizza was bar none my favorite food. Amvets does a great bar pie too. Prez needs to go back to his roots and re-review the bar pies!

  • @ramencurry6672

    @ramencurry6672

    7 ай бұрын

    He may not be a big fan of it. Maybe casually like it. He’s more of a New Haven pizza and New York preferred

  • @JtheMac50

    @JtheMac50

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed. 8 was weak for Lynwood. I think would be high 8s with the way he scores now. It’s a 10 for me!

  • @kalasmournrex1470
    @kalasmournrex1470 Жыл бұрын

    It’s like everything I love about Detroit-Style pizza but without a pound of bread. Nice

  • @ramencurry6672

    @ramencurry6672

    7 ай бұрын

    I think it’s better than Detroit overall

  • @CriticalThinker08
    @CriticalThinker08 Жыл бұрын

    @0:09 TONY!!! Good to see ya bro

  • @teapotdome
    @teapotdome8 ай бұрын

    the marshfield venus is my personal favorite. tommy doyle's in brockton is also good.

  • @Sarnahanfi
    @Sarnahanfi Жыл бұрын

    this makes me want to visit usa once again :D

  • @798081aa
    @798081aa9 ай бұрын

    So hungry ❤❤ I wanna eat them all🎉🎉🎉

  • @dibdab0
    @dibdab0 Жыл бұрын

    I’m surprised Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton didn’t make the list

  • @metalliholic
    @metalliholic6 ай бұрын

    Damn those look good

  • @brendaeaves1079
    @brendaeaves1079 Жыл бұрын

    I Would Luv A Place Like This In My Little Town Below Charlotte NC,Yum😊So Hungry Watching This At 3:10am😂❤

  • @Invalid.Argument
    @Invalid.Argument Жыл бұрын

    hope all is well. missing newer videos

  • @billyt.7306
    @billyt.730611 ай бұрын

    10:20 LOL he did not just say he was using a magnifying glass on the sauce 🤣🤣🤣

  • @RoastPorkandGreens
    @RoastPorkandGreens Жыл бұрын

    We got legendary bar pie establishments in NJ

  • @bobbcorr
    @bobbcorr Жыл бұрын

    Any idea what pan they use?

  • @sittingduhk
    @sittingduhk6 ай бұрын

    1:02 these are some very smooth moves, no spoon

  • @megandolimpio6579
    @megandolimpio65796 ай бұрын

    The Alumni in North Quincy was the definition

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher46045 ай бұрын

    OKAY People... I need your HELP. I used to work out of Boston for 12 years... and never got to eat a SSBP... How sad is that? Now... I am in the midst of moving back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) to RE-Open my Acting Studio and also to have Dinner Theatre for my Acting Students. I have had a Cafe before... so I know the drill... but this time, if possible I want to have a Food Trailer called "The Dessert Bar"... where not only can the cliente buy Dessert but also have a wine and beer bar to go with this Dinner Theatre.. "Cash Bar".... You have to have Beer to go with a South Shore Bar Pizza... I need to know where I can BUY the Pans... and I need to learn the BEST Dough I can make... what is the best Cheese too Thank you for your help... I really want my Acting Students to experience the Camaraderie of knowing how special it is to share a South Shore Bar Pizza... The Best of the Best. Thank you so much, Judi

  • @grawakendream8980
    @grawakendream8980 Жыл бұрын

    looks like a winner in my book lol

  • @jewcyk8268
    @jewcyk826810 ай бұрын

    Looks so fkin fire

  • @GothicTeaVea
    @GothicTeaVea7 ай бұрын

    I'm from the South shore And I just moved up to Somerville where can I get This pizza here.

  • @cmlxjcky
    @cmlxjcky9 ай бұрын

    I would love to see the 110 compiled on a google maps list or something

  • @nicklindsay3418
    @nicklindsay341811 ай бұрын

    You missed Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton MA. 20 min from Boston...pretty popular

  • @PinHeadThePopeOfHell

    @PinHeadThePopeOfHell

    11 ай бұрын

    No one cares about that dump😅🎉

  • @adamw8469
    @adamw846910 ай бұрын

    I just bought the authentic pans at Baystate Restaurant Service. 9 Hervey Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301, United States. Great people, family business.

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher46045 ай бұрын

    QUESTION: What do most of you like... them putting the Pizza in a BOX... or a Paper Bag with two plates, one on the top and one on the bottom?

  • @nodayatthebeach

    @nodayatthebeach

    2 күн бұрын

    I preferred the plates and bag. When I was growing up in Stoughton that's how the Town spa used to do it back when they were in the center next to the old police station. We had family pizza night every friday from there.

  • @judichristopher4604

    @judichristopher4604

    Күн бұрын

    @@nodayatthebeach EXACTLY... I agree... it is Nostalgic. Plus it's just Family Familiar, and if you have to eat it away from home... You have 2 plate and a sack to throw everything away once you're done.

  • @Quickcat21MK
    @Quickcat21MK8 ай бұрын

    Two places worth visiting. Lynnwood pizza in randolph, and cape cod cafe in brockton. Look in the end its a small amount of doe an some cheese an tomatoe sauce. Town spa, legit, serves you a tiny pizza and charges more. Want bbq sauce instead of pizza sauce, they wack ya more money. I mean they might as well not serve sauce, an ask for a buck to add it. Couple other spots worth going to too not mentioned. So skip the town spa in stoughton.

  • @michaelyahner6695
    @michaelyahner6695 Жыл бұрын

    tips tricks for the dough, how does it differ from a traditional recipe?

  • @gulfgypsy
    @gulfgypsy Жыл бұрын

    Never seen pickles on a pizza before -- but think I might like it --- Would be a nice contrast of the pickle with the tangy sauce and crispy edges.

  • @clsieczka

    @clsieczka

    Жыл бұрын

    Dill pickles on pizza is great to try! Sauerkraut and sausage too! I know, I know, but give it a go.

  • @gulfgypsy

    @gulfgypsy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@clsieczka I've made pizza with sauerkraut and Polish sausage before and it's really good!!! Add some onions and sliced black olives and it's perfection!!

  • @clsieczka

    @clsieczka

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gulfgypsy I will add olives and onions next time ! My other 2 different favorites are a potato pizza ( yes Italians do this) and the other is pickled jalapeños, Joe Beddia’s recipe is great. Buon Appetito 😊

  • @zyxwvut4740

    @zyxwvut4740

    11 ай бұрын

    I've started putting Racconto's Spicy Pizza Topping on my homemade pies. It's pickled serrano and jalapeño peppers, olives, celery, bell pepper, cauliflower, and carrot with oil and garlic powder. It's delicious!

  • @thestarvingautist9787
    @thestarvingautist9787 Жыл бұрын

    Poopsie’s in Marshfield!!!

  • @mikec6607
    @mikec6607 Жыл бұрын

    The crocodile lounge in NYC gives you a ticket for a free pizza with every drink you buy. At least they did before Covid. I don’t know if it’s even still around now.

  • @Leto_0
    @Leto_0 Жыл бұрын

    Like he says in the video, lots of different weird toppings. It's weird when you meet someone who's uptight about the kind of toppings they allow on their _bar_ food