Shop owner Ray Anzola spins fresh dough while making a pizza.

Ray Anzola first opened Ray’s Pizza & Sub Shop in December 2009, in Swedesboro, but he’s definitely no stranger to the restaurant world.  Co-owner of a multitude of Joe’s Pizza locations, including one in nearby Mullica Hill, Ray is well versed in the art of delicious food.  His love of cooking led him to begin his longtime career in the restaurant industry, and when the time came to open a new shop, he knew the Borough of Swedesboro would be a perfect fit.

Ray’s Pizza offers a number of appealing dishes, from classic Jersey hoagies, antipasti, and chef salads, to entrees such as stuffed shells and chicken parmigiana.  One of Ray’s favorite menu offerings is the cheesesteak hoagie, which is loaded with thinly sliced steak, gooey cheese, onions, lettuce, and tomato.  Then, of course, there are the pizzas and tomato pies!  Pepperoni pizza, tomato, spinach, and broccoli pizza, buffalo chicken pizza… there’s even a Hawaiian style pie with diced ham and fresh pineapple chunks.  All of the shop’s foods are made from scratch, and they use only fresh ingredients in each dish.  Ray’s also has a catering menu available for special events, featuring items such as 3- and 6-foot hoagies, party pizzas, and party trays.

Alex Benito prepares a buffalo chicken pizza at Ray’s Pizza & Sub Shop.

Ray’s Pizza & Sub Shop is located at 95 County Road 605, here in Swedesboro, and their hours are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  You can check out their menu at www.raysnj.com, and if you’d like to place an order for pickup, please contact the shop at 856-467-9911.  A big thank you goes out to Ray for taking the time to talk to us!