By Aram Boghosian

At college campuses across the country, one question is consistently being asked: “So what do you guys wanna eat tonight?”

For some, the answer is simply going to the cafeteria and eating the same stale fries they’ve been consuming for four months straight. But for those college students, like me, who long for adventure and have the desire to break free of the confines of Northeastern University, pizza is one of the only viable solutions.

One need not look far, however, since Cappy’s II and Boston House of Pizza, also known as BHOP, are located no more than 20 feet from each other on Huntington Avenue. But this poses a problem in itself: Which pizza joint is right for me?

Since these two main ‘za suppliers are in such close proximity to one another, the decision must be made based on the food itself.

Since I have been at Northeastern University, I have consumed a total of 43 pizzas. Of the 43, only eight were from BHOP. The remaining 35 were from Cappy’s II. Obviously, when asked where I would like to go for pizza, I always cast my vote for Cappy’s II. However, I am a minority in that respect. If a survey was done, I think a majority of students would choose BHOP over Cappy’s II. BHOP’s major advantage is that it accepts husky cards and Cappy’s II does not. Also, BHOP has the better name. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that college students love to shorten the names of things and what better way than with an acronym. “BHOP” just rolls off the tongue. Therefore, BHOP is the more attractive choice right out of the gate, with its fancy sign above the door and its neon lights. Go inside and you’ll find a large seating area and a decently-sized menu. The service is friendly and speedy and I have no complaints when it comes to the food. However, if you want more than just what’s expected, then Cappy’s II is the place for you. Upon entering the store you are greeted with a nod of the head from one of Cappy’s II many friendly pizza artists. The menu is plenty big enough, but there is limited seating. They make up for their small size with their extraordinarily fast service. A large cheese pizza is ready in about 10 minutes.

To get to the meat of the muffin, the matter is simple: Both Cappy’s II and BHOP are great places to grab yourself a few slices of pizza. They both deliver and they’re both open relatively late. BHOP is a little larger if you’re looking to stay and eat at a table and its menu is also a bit more expansive with more choices for pizza toppings. Cappy’s II is small but the service is great. If you’re hankerin’ for just a plain old cheese pizza with maybe a couple pepperonis, then Cappy’s II is the better choice. They might not have all the toppings BHOP has, but for a straight shooter like myself, a Cappy’s II basic pizza will beat BHOP’s in a fight any day. Either way, if you’re from New York, then you’ll criticize the pizza from any place here in Beantown, but it’s just your nature and we understand.