Continental Pizza

I went to continental for decades. Haven’t been there in years. I was so excited and hyped it to my girl, telling her how “huge” the subs are….. or were. Got a steak and cheese. Two slices of Steak-um. Couldn’t even taste it. So disappointing. Had to combine the two subs in an attempt to make a “decent” one.😢

Terrible first time experience. Was told about this place by many friends. I was really excited to see that they had a meatless sub on their menu. They don't do credit cards so I couldn't order in person and ask questions like I should've. Instead I was forced to order online for pick up. I grab my assumingly some sort of impossible meat or beyond sub meat alternative like most meatless subs are. NOPE they sold me a $9 piece of bread with toppings, nothing else. Even the ladies working had a good chuckle when they asked me for my name to pick up. If you do not offer real vegetarian meatless subs please do not put it on your menu. You sell a bread full of toppings for $9. Horrible experience.

Might be the worst food place in Silver Spring. I ordered a pizza, french fries, and two cheese steaks. When I got home to eat my cheese steak a few hours later I wasn't expecting to go on a scavenger hunt for the meat in the cheesesteak. When I opened the first cheese steak to eat it I thought maybe I was given a vegetarian sub by mistake. But no there was a little bit of meat there I had to go search for it. So I open the second one and the same thing there was almost no meat. So I called the shop and ask them if they had perhaps given me a veggie sub by mistake. To my delight, I got the worst a-hole on the phone who claimed to be the owner. In fact, he claimed to be the dude that made my subs. His defense for how little meat was in both subs was I've been doing it this way for 20-something odd years instead of saying yes I skimped on your sandwich I apologize come back in so we can make it right. But no he sat on his ground and would rather die on his hill metaphorically along with any sense of taste that that sandwich stood a chance of having on any pallet, so screw this place. I can forgive an honest mistake. I will not forgive foolishness. But it's not the ingredients fault so I'll not let his bad behavior ruin my review of the food for what it was. Taste-wise I would say the pizza was at about a 6/10 and the subs were at a 2/10. If I wanted a vegetarian submarine sandwich I would have ordered a submarine vegetarian sandwich. If you're looking for a Cheesesteak I highly recommend not using this place. Go to Charlie's or go to your local carryout, anywhere but here. I challenge you to find the meat on the subs in the pictures.

Picked up some pizza, subs, and fries for takeout. The food was pretty good overall, though I’ve had better pizza. The subs were a bit light on toppings, so you might want to ask for extra meat. Note that payment is cash only unless you order through their website.

I ordered a steak and cheese sub, french fries, and a continental pizza for pick up. The fries were perfectly crisp and nicely seasoned. The pizza was just alright. It got a little soggy during the 10-minute drive home. It could use more sauce, but the cheese coverage was good. The steak and cheese, however, was a total disappointment. I grew up outside of Philadelphia and have eaten a fair number of cheesesteaks. This was NOT on par, but I guess they don't market it as a "Philly cheesesteak" either. The staff I interacted with when picking up my order was very friendly and welcoming.

A neighborhood classic! Everyone who comes in seems to have their favorite dish. Mine is the chicken souvlaki on pita- insanely good, with its delectable feta cheese sauce topping & smoky grilled chicken. Thinking about it makes me want to go right now😋

Best Steak and Cheese sub on the planet. Great pizza,,, this little place puts out giant food. The pizza seems a tad pricey but is worth every penny.. I got a large S&C sub ($9.50) and I swear, you could feed 4 ppl with this giant. I will be back for sure,, again and again.. love how it's still the same as when I use to come here in the 80's! ❤️ Still Cash Only !

Hadn’t been in ages. Was so excited got a large steak and cheese: it was TERRIBLE. Where’s the beef? There was NOTHING but bread for 15.50$. Never going there ever again.

Here's a blast from the past I've grown up in this area and used to go to Continental when I was a kid well I circled back this weekend did it again and it hasn't changed a bit the square pizzas are awesome. They're tasty affordable and I was amazed how many freaking people walk into that place right off the street so they're killing it. The pizza is awesome and the ambience as well pretty mundane. It's literally everybody picks up their pizza and Lise except for me and I ate it there and it was delicious so I highly recommend this place. It's a blast from the past. .

From 1984 through 1994, I lived in Kensington MD and I ate at Continental Pizza at least once every week. I loved the pizza and the other food as well. It helped that it was Greek-owned and run. The Greek food on the menu was always a tasty reminder of my ancestry. Fast forward to today - I have not been to Continental Pizza in over 30 years! But I think of it fondly sometimes and I talk about it with some friends who also ate there back in the day. Well, yesterday I was in the area and I decided to go back to my little slice of heaven. I am so happy to report that it has not changed much!!! The food is still filling and delicious. We had sausage pizza and it was GREAT!!! Like the old days, it is shaped like a rectangle (for some reason, I love that)! The sausage was excellent! My spouse and I gobbled it up! This place is a classic! The servings are generous and come to you hot and ready to gobble down! The only frills in this place??? Good simple food, prepared beautifully! The service was so nice too. Everyone at the counter was really friendly. The customer service is another throwback to the old days. They were there to make sure we got what we wanted and to make our experience a good one. Is Continental Pizza fancy? Oh no and thank God! It is the kind of place to go when you want something to fill you up and you do NOT want to wonder if it will be tasty (because it will be)!!!! This is what we like to call a "casual joint" and it delivers every time! Continental Pizza deserves to still be open, still be busy and still be around. They know their lane and they fulfill it very very well!!! I highly recommend you head to the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Knowles and get yourself some great comfort food at Continental Pizza!!!! I highly recommend this old gem of a place!

This place is a cute hole in the wall! They are a cash-only shop, but you can use your credit card if you order online. I ordered online and picked it up from the store. When I walked in, I was greeted with a smile from the lady behind the register. I ordered a chicken cheesesteak and seasoned fries. I have no idea what the fries are seasoned with, but they were so tasty! They pulled them right out of the fryer, so they were hot and fresh. My sub was good--not the best cheesesteak I've ever had. I think I'll give this place another shot and try their pizza next time.

The best food and great steak and cheese. The ladies are the best in service. Great looking place. Highly recommended.

Accepts cash only if you are ordering in person. If you want to pay by credit card, order via online, Free parking at the shopping center. I came here one day since I pass this restaurant for some time. I tried their large tomato and cheese pizza with pepperoni. It came around $15 which was fair for a large pizza. Upon receiving the pizza, I noticed that it's not your typical round pizza. Instead, it's more rectangular. Similar style pizza to Ledos pizza. It was fairly small pizza if you are comparing to a typical large pizza. Also, the cheese was decent and pepperoni were cooked well. However, I felt the pizza was okay. Nothing too special. Might try their sandwiches next time.

Old school cash only place. The subs are great and the portions terrific. Finding a parking spot can be a treat at times.

Always a great choice. I've moved away from the area several years ago and this upon returning for a week this was one of the first places I wanted to be sure I went back to try. So not disappointed! Still cash only, still just subs and pizza, still banging. And it seemed like many of the same staff was there. Love that loyalty. I went with a Large Steak & Cheese with everything and was able to share half with my wife, it's that big. We sometimes just get double meat when we're real hungry. Can't forget the fries! Kids loved their half pepperoni / half cheese pizza. It's a square pie with a great dough and awesome cheese blend.

Been coming to Kensington since 1984 and I never heard of this awesome little gem? Large pizza with shrooms, onions and peppers. Best Maryland style pizza I ever had! Crust, sauce, cheese, toppings all great. Ladies at the counter so nice and friendly it made me smile. Hope this places goes on forever just as it is!

Absolute trash food. The 'steak' on the steak and cheese sub is literally a processed pre-frozen 'steak em' with no taste. It's hard not to mess up fries but they sucked also and were literally covered in salt and what looked like some MSG laden spice. People there are friendly but I wasn't there to make friends. No idea why this place continues to get support with this quality of food but I will never subject myself to this place again.

Good pizza and subs! A staple of Kensington for sure. Cash only- it's old school. Pizza is a square & not round. Good value for the $. Def worth checking them out. I try to go at least every month or so if possible. Much better than Papa John or Dominoes. Family owned too.

Pretty good subs! Quick to make them and the tomatoe sauce was good. Plenty of cheese on both the meatball and steak sandwiches. We'd come back.

My brother and I stumbled upon Continental Pizza years ago and today, I finally introduced it to my wife while we were in the area. This place may not look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you. Although I have yet to try their pizza, they make the best steak and cheese subs in town, possibly even in Maryland! I ordered a 16-inch sub to go and my wife and I ate it in the car. After halfway into our sub, we knew we had to get another one. The sub was not too greasy and the amount of steak and cheese was just right. The additional toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, mushrooms, and hot peppers really took the sub to the next level. I highly recommend making the drive to try these subs for yourself. Just keep in mind that they only accept cash, so be sure to stop by an ATM beforehand and pick up a few twenties (just in case you're sharing your first 16 inches with your wife and need to make a second order). Trust me, it's worth it!

So it was lunch time and I was thinking about a sub a steak and cheese sub. Only place in town to get a delicious steak and cheese with Great crispy fries is Continental Pizza and subs. I normally order my steak and cheese with extra cheese with mayo and fried onions, and they did a wonderful job with my order, couldn't ask for anything better, service is always great everyone has a nice welcoming smile, it's always a quiet and clean place, Great place to stop off for lunch, I love it.

Best steak and cheese sub around, but would strongly suggest you pay the little extra and get extra meat

After years of having Continental Pizza bookmarked, finally gave it a try. The pepperoni and Continental special pizzas lived up to the hype. The sauce was a tad sweet, toppings were generous, and the rectangular pizza was cooked well done. Between the two pieces, I enjoyed the Continental special (came topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions) more. Based on other reviews, i thought the pizza would be oily; however, it surprisingly wasn't. Two larges (10x14) was more than enough for 2 adults and 2 small children, with leftovers for lunch (or breakfast) the next day. Prices were surprisingly cheap for good pizza. My order was ready when I arrived. The pizza was hot and smelled delicious. Parking wasn't bad, with a lot behind the restaurant. I could see how parking could get crazy during peak hours though as the lot isn't big. It's cash only. If you're like me and don't usually carry cash, you could stop by the 7-11 around the corner beforehand.

This place was great when I was a kid; I came back recently to Maryland for my high school reunion and was delighted to see the it was still here, and shocked that if anything, it's even better than I remembered. This may be the best pizza in the world. I don't know how they do it.

Chicken Souvlaki and Pizza are amazing. Owners were very nice and the food came with little delay.

A Kensington classic pizza/sub shop. Decades in this spot. I always get the Large Special pizza. Love the sorta sweet sauce & their sausage. And the dough is something that reminds me of my childhood - which is a good thing for me. Cash Only

I used to work in the area near Continental, and it was a very frequent lunch spot. The pizza and the subs were always spot on. Over the years, if I was in the area, and had the cash, Continental was a must-have for lunch. It has been a couple of years since I was last there, but I went there with co-workers for lunch yesterday. Included in our order were two large, steak and cheese subs. I was very excited. The excitement didn't last long. Upon looking at the subs, after picking them up, we were both very disappointed. There were maybe two partial slices of very thin steak on each of our subs. That's considerably less than what their sandwiches used to contain. What I had could only be described as a "steak flavored, mayo, lettuce, and tomato" sub. The disappointment was multiplied by the $16 price tag for each of those subs. I'm sorry, Continental, but I can't do that again. Even Subway would have been a much better option after that experience!

Delicious every time! Pizza and chicken souvlaki in pita are my faves. But the subs and fries kick ass too!!

I must have driven past this place, thousands of times, over the last few decades. Always considered trying the food but always worried about getting Chef-Boy-are-dee crap pizza from the dumpy looking place. So, yesterday, when i was stuck in Covid-Life rush hour traffic, I looked over from the Safeway parking lot, fully expecting the place to be gone. What happened was, I didn't recognize the street signage facelift that replaced the old aging 60's style signage that was there for oh so long. Initially, my plan was to go to Jerry's at Four Corners, Silver Spring (only to find out that it's a GameStop now). But, thanks to all the 4-star average by 200+ Yelpers, I built the confidence to go ahead and go for it. However, I was still leery, due to all the recent 1 and 2 star reviews. I have a rule: When in Rome, Eat like the Romans. In this case, the place is called Continental PIZZA--clue, try the PIZZA first. I walked in, looking for, nix, INSPECTING for any red flags, before dropping my precious money. While the place may be a little outdated in décor, it's totally understandable. When you're busy making food for 5+ decades, since 1967, when do you have time to close the shop and remodel? And, if people are coming for the food, why spend money on aesthetics that only snobs would care? I looked over the menu -- and even though, i had a taste for a sub in mind (or tummy), they have listed "Continental Pizza" and thought "When in Rome...". The Continental is mushrooms, sausage, pepperoni and onions and large for $11.10 in 2021--my thoughts were, must not be a very large "large". I was told by the clerk that it would be 15 minutes, so I stepped outside so that other customers could come in (Covid-Life). When I picked up my pizza, I couldn't wait. I ate most of it outside in the cold. What I will tell you is, for $11.10, that pizza was a great bang for the buck. The ingredients tasted of high quality and the crust was not (or did not appear to be) the delivery service, Sysco or whoever makes dough, generic. I would not consider the crust to be thin nor thick. It was slightly crispy and a little crunchy yet a bit chewy with a heavier consistency which reminded me of fresh baked sourdough. The flavor was pleasant and subtle, not bland and not overwhelming--which allowed me to focus on the cheese, toppings, and sauce. Honestly, I did not make mental notes on the sauce but what I will tell you is everything came together like a symphony for me that all I could think of is pizza bliss. So, I ate this pizza hot, then i ate it cooled off, and finally, refrigerated cold. All high marks from me. I would give this place 4.5 stars if we had halfs but rounded up this time - due to value on performance -- a strong pizza at a bargain price. The large square pie would feed 2 adults in my estimation. i asked myself, is this the best pizza that I would travel out of the way for, probably no. How many places can I name in the area that I think the pizza is better....In Maryland, maybe 5-6. So Continental is on my Top 10 Maryland Pizza, just not at the top of this list. Price - About Fast Food cheap plus minus Food Taste - Very Good to Excellent Food Presentation - Meets Expectations Service - Meets Expectations Speed - Meets Expectations for fresh pizza. Next time I go, I will try the subs and submit my report. Thanks for reading.

I have patronized this restaurant several times. The food is good; prices proportionate to amount of food served; and food is ready quickly. However, there are two ways to order food for pick-up. First, you can order online via their website; however, it rarely works. You can call the order in but they you have to pay cash at pick-up; whereas you can pay via credit card online if it works. I feel that in today's day and age, every business should accept credit cards and not be afraid to receive a 1099. Payment methods should be consistent regardless of ordering method.

The food here is great and at a reasonable price. I especially like the pizza sub. My favorite is the Italian hoagie, which as an ample amount of meat for the price. The food is prepared very fast, and you can carry out or eat inside. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.

I love their Steak and Cheese sub. Have been going there for years and it has always been very good. Also, it is very consistent, I get the exact same sub each and every visit. No surprises, just good food. The Continental Supreme pizza is great. Wonderful service. Cash only.

Food is always good I love this pizza place. Probably one of my top 3 places. The staff are nice just simply good pizza.

Three generations of my family have enjoyed the best steak and cheese subs and pizza in the DMV. It is cash only which on occaision has kept me from bringing their delicious food home. Threy do a huge business and have many people working the line to minimize the wait.

Decent sub place. Friend swears that this place is the sh*t. I beg to differ. Service aint all that. When you say best subs you have to knock my socks.off. This place failed to do so. The bread wasnt toasted. My mayo was a mess. Cheese wasnt evenly distributed. Causing me to eat very little and throwing it away. Only way Id return if my friend is driving and paying. Surprisingly my friends sub was delicious and perfect, So lucky me on my awful sub. Dude at the register had no personality very stoic. The fact that they are only cash only makes me cringe. I rarely carry cash. I like options. So its a big no for me.

Like a virgin, hey! My pastor and I have been plotting nearly four years to visit this place. He grew up in Kensington and The Continental is one of the haunts of his youth. I decided to pull an executive action by visiting on a busy Wednesday afternoon. I messaged my friend. It's interesting to witness covetousness from a man of God. Very, very jealous. I messaged him of my visit, my very first, and he insisted I try the cheesesteak. I did. In fact, I ordered the large. It was the usual: minute steaks on a bed on onions on the grille. I added lettuce, tomato and mayo. The sandwich was easily two meals. No heaps of meat but a very satisfying meal. A Diet Coke assuaged my guilt. Service very friendly and honest as in "Ready in 10 minutes." My friend, who is Greek, loves this place family owned by Greeks since 1967! OPA! . I'll be back with friend and sons in tow. Very very good value.

I actually haven't been here for a few years bc I live out west, but sometimes, out of nowhere, I think about Continental's chicken souvlaki and instantly my mouth begins to water. You know it's good when you don't remember anything about the experience except for the taste of the food. Whenever I get to the DC area, this is a must...Gotta go look at flights...

My favorite local place for subs and pizza. My favorite is the steak and cheese sub, and any pizza really. No one beats Continental Pizza for me.

Worst steak and cheese I've ever had, will never return, it's was just terrible l, T-U-R-able Fries were decent tho

I'm am so sorry but it's not what it used to be. I used to come here as a kid and get pizza and subs all the time, but this time it just wasn't it. I have always said that this place was my go to when I came to Maryland but today I was disappointed, the pizza is not the same any more. But best believe for me this was once the best pizza in the entire Maryland sorry but it's just not the same anymore.

It was decent. Place is very small located right off Connecticut Avenue. I had no issues with parking. The sandwich was tasty and the fries were your basic fries. Want to try their pizza next time apparently it's very good. Food is cheap and they accept cash only.

Over hyped. I love a lot of cheese on my pizza, but it was very bland and very sloppy. I had to load up on Parmesan, red pepper and oregano. I was surprised at how busy they were. Prices are good, so maybe that's why. Being from New York, how do you call yourself a pizza place with no bleu cheese dressing ?! Also, cash only, come on guys 2019. Add some some money in some paint, hang a tv, update some furnishings and you'll attract more people. Maybe I'll come back for a steak and cheese.

I ordered a steak and cheese. The amount of steak in these subs is a joke. I use to come here when i was younger and this is not how i recall these subs. The pizza is really good from here . I hope that did not change. Will not be coming back for the Subs, not worth it and was super disappointed. This place has history in community please make sure not to get comfortable with your name because you will loose customers that way. In addition when i called to let them know the response was well it looks like this when you don't get mushrooms added. I am not sure how that correlated to the amount of meat in the sub. In addition said well no one has complained, I am unsure why that would matter. Needless to say bad customer service . If this is what others got, they should have complained. It makes me sad to write this review because I love supporting family owned business especially during this time. Do better.

I love this place so much. I have always enjoy my family memeber binging pizza from there but but today i had to make the trip myself. This is a small restaurent but it's extremely busy, while i was waiting for my order there was many people who came in to pick up their orders. I can complain about a lot of things but i chose not too because their food is very good. And their square pizza is out of this world so cheese and greasy in a good way. I ordered 2 cheese pizza and some french fires and they were so delirious. I would definitely order more food next time.

I have been coming to Continental for over 40 years. Greatest greasy spoon anywhere! If you have not been, the steak and cheese is awesome! Get a small, unless you want to take home leftovers for dinner that night or lunch the next day. If it's pizza, get the Continental special: sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and onions. Excellent. Today my brother and I got the Continental special. It tastes the same as it did 49 years ago. God bless you guys for consistency! Today my son and I got steak and cheese subs, fries and a drink.... classic!

My first time ordering from this location I live in the area for years. I ordered two steak & cheeses for pick up. In 2022 this establishment takes cash only they said it always been like that. The cashier was very rude made it seem like I should know it's cash based only, looks like the IRS needs to look into this cash only rule. I had to go to the 7 eleven & do two separate transactions to get enough cash back. Then the steak and cheeses were not good at all I could of gotten a better steak & cheese from the food court over at Wheaton mall. Food was cold food was flavorless fries seems like they were microwaveable fries. So poor food and poor customer service = 1 star go somewhere else for pizza and subs

A Montgomery County treasure with unbelievable prices for pizza, subs and more. Very cool people work there and it has an old school feel to it unlike the chains which are okay but I swing by a few times a year. I like the subs best, especially the Italian and Steak & Cheese, which I've been ordering there since the 80s but their pizza is very good too.

Yes, I'm giving this Ledo-style pizza joint five stars; it is as good as all the hype you'll read in the numerous reviews posted here. First of all, this place is an institution in this corner of Montgomery County. It's been 15 years since I was here last and it is as good now as it was back then. At 6:15 on a Friday night the line was out the door to get food! Most people were doing carryout, and the smart ones called ahead. This place is tiny! The bakery next door closed and it would be great if they expanded, but many shops next door have come and gone and Continental never saw the need to expand. I guess they know better than me, because whatever they are doing is working for them. We snagged a table easily, since turnover is quick with people ordering pizza or subs. The pizza is one of the best if you like it greasy and cheesy. We didn't get the square; instead we got a small round (which is 8 pc) extra cheese and mushroom pizza, and boy, was it cheesy! The sauce is sweet, which I liked. I was so stuffed after three slices, but managed to down my fourth slice. The pizza and a large coke came to just $9.00! Talk about a cheap date! Cash only! Plenty of parking in back,

I was introduced to this establishment quite some time ago. So glad I was. The fries are the best I've ever had!!

Wonderful customer service and great food. I came here because my friend recommended me this place. He told me his dad used to come here all the time when he was a kid. This reminds me of your ole kind 90s style food shop. You got hard workers in the back and some simple good food. I got the cold cut with fries and it was GOOD. The amount of food they give you for the price is unbeatable. I would come back here again. P.S the large is two regular subs and it is FILLING.

The serving size is much more than I expected which I loved. The sandwich was so good I'm still drooling over here. Definitely worth visiting from Utah. Don't miss out on an opportunity to eat here.

Awesome old school place! Only takes cash but they have an amazing cheesesteak, crispy fries with a coke are delicious! Still to this day they make great food and a great place to check out

Continental is a COVID-19 petri dish! They don't require customers to wear masks. My food was on the counter and a customer was yapping away over my food and he was not wearing a mask. Two men in the back who work there were also not wearing masks. I feel so sorry for the women who work there. They were all wearing masks, but still exposed needlessly. I had to throw my food away. I'll never order from here again. I like my subs without coronavirus. Never ever again.

Been eating this pizza for 20 years. Always good. Steak and cheese is splendid. 10/10.

I'm a local and have driven past this place more times than I could count. Have heard very mixed reviews which is why (plus, lets be real, Crisp N Juicy is right next door) I have never stopped by. That all changed tonight when I was invited in by the delicious aroma that took me past Chipotle and into this no frills, community staple. I even braved the cold again to go to a nearby ATM after learning they are cash only (I turn into a cartoon villain when faced with adverse weather conditions). The good- I ordered a small steak and cheese with grilled onions and very light mayo. The bread was toasted very well and overall it was pretty good. I especially enjoyed the onions, though I do feel they overwhelmed the flavor of the steak. The pizza apparently takes 15-20 mins to make which is a good sign, as it indicates, fresh, homemade quality. The bad- cash only. I get it, it's cheaper but c'mon guys. It's 2019. Also, no salads and very few options overall. No desserts, no sides except a nondescript soup and fries. They could easily add some salads to the menu. The restaurant has apparently been there a very long time and while I can appreciate that, I do think they are missing opportunities by not evolving with the times. The grill they use basically guarantees none of my vegetarian friends or those with allergies (or gluten-free) can eat there. It's not tremendously clean, but I wouldn't call it dirty. A little dingy perhaps but I feel that adds to its charm. Overall, I would go back. I would like to see their menu expanded a bit but am also curious to try more items. I will update accordingly when that happens.

One of the best pizza, I have had!!! Eighty five characters, in order to leave a post , sounds strange. Regardless, one of the best pizza, I ever had!

I visit this place because of the reviews. The steak and cheese is below average. Not enough steak. Others places, the subs have more meet and flavor.