Little Beast Cafe & Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Little Beast Cafe & Bistro, a charming eatery in Washington, DC, where culinary creativity meets neighborhood warmth. This café and bistro excels in diverse offerings ranging from scrumptious Detroit-style pizza to delightful breakfast and brunch options, alongside enticing sandwiches. Patrons rave about the Gordie Sticks with vodka dipping sauce and crispy brussel sprouts, setting a delightful tone from the start.
The salads are a delight, featuring fresh ingredients like roasted beets and house-made dressings. Guests appreciate the inclusive menu that caters to both vegan and vegetarian diets. The atmosphere is casual yet trendy, making it perfect for family outings or a lively meal with friends.
Whether dining on the outdoor patio or inside, the vibrant decor and friendly service enhance your overall experience. Little Beast invites everyone to savor moments together, making each visit memorable.
Starters
Gordie Sticks
Cheesy herb garlic bread sticks, vodka dipping sauce
Whipped Ricotta
Olive oil, honey, rosemary, hazelnuts, flaky salt, served with wood fired flatbread
Hush Puppies
Served with honey butter
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fried brussel sprouts, bacon jam, topped with crunchy shallots
Tomato Soup Bowl
Topped with croutons & chives
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red beets, house made herb vinaigrette, feta cheese, orange segments, arugula and crispy shallots.
Little Beast Salad
Spring mix lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, house made balsamic dressing & crispy fried onions
Caesar Salad
Gem lettuce, fresh grated parmesan, focaccia croutons, creamy house made caesar dressing topped with white anchovies
Salads
Sauces & Sides
Side Fries
Extra Flatbread
Wood fired flatbread
Marinara
8oz housemade marinara
Judegement Free Ranch
8oz housemade buttermilk ranch
Vodka Sauce
8oz housemade vodka sauce
Hot Honey
2oz spicy honey
Pesto
2oz housemade pesto
Bacon Cheese Smash Burger
Toasted pretzel bun, double smash patties, American cheese, bacon, LTOP, mayo
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Creamy parmesan polenta & cippolini onions
Rigatoni Pork Ragu
Pork sausage, fennel, parmesan, tomato & basil
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Sourdough, cheddar, & American cheese, with house made tomato bisque
Mains
Brick Oven Pizza
Brick Oven Cheese
Tomato sauce, signature cheese blend
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, signature cheese blend
Diavola
Spicy tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, garlic confit, salami, pepperoni, banana peppers
Sausage
Tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, ricotta cheese, chili relish
Veggie
Tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, spinach, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, caper tapenade
Caprese
Housemade pesto, signature cheese blend, roma tomatoes, basil, pine nuts
The Works
Tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, caramelized onions, green peppers, black olives, mushrooms
Build Your Own Brick Oven
Classic Cheese
Brick cheese blend, tomato sauce
OG Pepperoni
Brick cheese blend, pepperoni, tomato sauce
Dearborn Heights
Brick cheese blend, roma tomatoes, parmesan, parsley, oregano, pesto, fresh basil, and pine nuts
Red Wing
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, parsley, burrata, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh grated parmesan, basil
6 Mile
Brick cheese blend, salami, pepperoni, pickled jalapeos, tomato sauce, spicy honey
Motown
Brick cheese blend, chili relish, pepperoni, caramelized onions, meatballs, roasted red peppers,banana peppers, tomato sauce
Greenfield Village
Brick cheese blend, ricotta cheese, green peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, black olives, tomato sauce
The Joe Louis
Brick cheese blend, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, red onion, black olives, sliced mushrooms, oregano, aleppo pepper, tomato sauce
Build Your Own Detroit
Detroit Style Pizza
Red Velvet Cupcakery
Dozen Red Velvet Cupcakes
Half Dozen Red Velvet Cupcakes
Southern Belle
A traditional Southern favorite made with our signature recipe that can stand up to Grandmas. Our signature whipped cream cheese topping and moist red velvet cake makes out namesake a to-die-for must for any first time guest.
Carrot Cake
A spiced cake with shredded carrot and whole pecans toped with our renowned whipped cream cheese toppling.
Black Velvet (Vegan/ Gluten Free)
This light, moist chocolate cake uses the best Valrhona cocoa powder complemented by a chocolate buttercream to make a vegan gluten-free cupcake truly like no other.
B-day
An almond infused blonde cake topped with our famous E Guittard gourmet milk chocolate ganache and garnished with confetti birthday sprinkles.
Summertime
A light and lemony favorite to be enjoyed throughout all four seasons! Zested lemon gives this cake an extra kick and marries with our infamous whipped cream cheese topping, smothered in shredded coconut mmm.
Cookies 'n Cream
Cookies n Cream pieces blended into our chocolate buttermilk cake, topped with a creamy American buttercream, and garnished with more cookies.
Devils Food
The ingredients say it all. A rich chocolate buttermilk cake topped with our E Guittard gourmet bittersweet chocolate ganache and garnished with 24K gold leaf. For chocolate lovers only!
Peanut Butter Cup
Delicious chocolate buttermilk cake infused with chocolate chips make a decadent base for our creamy, not-too-sweet, not-too-salty peanut butter topping.
Vanilla Bean
Tender-crumbed blonde cake made with vanilla beans from the Bourbon Islands of Madagascar, European butter, and buttermilk, topped with a sweet and creamy American buttercreaman American Classic.
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Chicken Tenders & Fries
with Honey Mustard