Finally got a chance to try their pizza and we ordered the large Pitbull Pizza for takeout -- it tasted great. As someone who puts chili on almost everything, this one really hit the spot. Yes, it's spicy, so don't order it if you can't handle heat! I especially liked the salami and the mix of meats; they complemented the spicy sauce really well. I just wish they added a bit more mozzarella -- that would easily make it a five-star pizza. read more

See all

Great staff, delicious salads and sandwiches! Wide selection of items and beverages in friendly cafe! read more

Lost Dog Cafe - My son LOVES LOST DOG CAFE IN MCLEAN so much that he is wearing his LOST DOG CAFE T- shirt while holding his just born son!!! - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

We were looking for a place that would accommodate my friend's dog and lost dog cafe not only was happy to have Milo (doggo) and us, they treated him like family. Our server went out of his way to make sure Milo had a bowl of water right away and gave him plenty of head scratches throughout our stay. We sat outside on the patio and were comfortable with an umbrella and plenty of space. The pizza was good, the bbq chicken had a nice strong flavor. The crust flopped a little so I had a bit of trouble folding it like a New York slice but the flavor was exceptional. Perfect pit stop for a warm day. read more

See all

I live right by this place and never thought to try it but I'm glad I did! Our server was so nice and loved our dogs which was a plus. The menu is humongous so it may take awhile to make a decision but their pizzas are absolutely amazing! They have so many options to choose from but the crust was perfectly crisp and fluffy. The Italian fries were also delicious and crispy. I will definitely be back again! read more

Lost Dog Cafe - #4 BULLDOG - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Clean , tasty sandwiches , I created my own with grilled chicken I picked the choices I like. Overall, it was nice wasn't that crowded and I liked it. One thing that stood out was the artwork on the walls, very cool and creative. You can tell some talented hands were behind those drawings. Overall, great spot for a chill meal. I'd definitely come back! read more

See all

The sandwiches at this place are absolutely unreal. So delicious. I get the new yorker every time and it's my favorite! Never had any issues with ordering online and the price isn't bad! Can't recommend this place and their sandwiches more highly read more

Love the yummy and toasty sandwich food here, the only thing is that they need a dehumidifier in the McLean restaurant, in a 90 degree day it was pretty humid and damp inside which was quite noticeable read more

I'm not going to lie; the reason why I wanted to go was because the name of the place was Lost Dog and reminded me of Lazy Dog. When you're hungry and in a rush for a quick bite and in the area, this is a fair spot to get a loaded sandwich. The Mighty Dog was loaded with ham, Turkey, and bacon; I don't love bacon but I fumbled and forgot to say that at the register so that's my bad. Overall, pretty standard quality. The chili was also fine and hits the spot on a cold day. :) The reason for the 3 stars: I would say service is really nice! The girl up at the front was friendly and helped me quickly. She was very warm and welcoming and given that they seemed short on staff, she was working tirelessly. :) The atmosphere is very casual and a bit too dimly lit to my liking, but it seems like a nice place to sit and enjoy a quick lunch. It also seemed pretty clean and well kept, so there's that too! read more

Lost Dog Cafe - #1 MIGHTY DOG - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

At the suggestion of a manager, I tried the Kujo Pie. It took longer to come out than you would think but that was totally okay as I was there for the game and their wonderful draft selection. I prefer the lighter, crispier taste of Mama's Little Yella Pils® Pilsner - Czech which went together perfectly with a hot pizza pie. The combination of these specific ingredients in the Kujo Pie was a win however, the Chicken, the star of the pie, was on the drier side. You simply cannot have everything you want in this world but you sure cannot go wrong with good food, beer and other civil customers. Not sure if this was the same visit but someone played Adventure Club's Crave You. I love that song. I should remember to take a picture next time and maybe order an extra Dog Collars to take home. read more

First off kudos on the service here. Every visit have felt welcome, and they have super employees. They hire well and it shows. This is often a dating spot for me, to determine if a single lady is sane or otherwise. The one with gang ties, definitely was glad to pay the check and clear out. A clean restaurant too, and that's of vital importance. This is a place you can go, and just unwind a bit. The food is pretty darn good. They have a nice menu, and the burgers and sandwiches work for me. I do hope they will add a few new things though. It is a little expensive, but who isn't these days? I consider this a good place, and am happy to recommend it. read more

My pizza dough was raw and I asked for BBQ sauce on it and got something completely different. I also ordered a milkshake and it was watery and tasted more like milk than the flavor it should gave been. read more

Always a fantastic experience at LDC. Their turkey reuben is a personal favorite. The pizzas are delicious too.

If I could leave a 0 star review, I would! My partner and I have enjoyed eating at other locations, but the location in Mclean was a disappointment. We went to go eat with our dogs to spend some time with them and our waiter was incredibly rude. Our dog had barked a couple times and we had apologized multiple times until we got our dog to settle down. However, our waiter had "sighed" at us multiple times and I continued to apologize for our dogs since I know some people aren't comfortable with dogs. Additionally, he handed us our food, but never came back to our table, so we had to ask another server for silverware. Our waiter proceeded to give checks to every other table that was near us and never gave us ours. We had to go inside and wait for our check. I was already pretty frustrated, but we still decided to take our food home. While finishing our leftover food, my partner had found a piece of glass in his pizza that was given to him. This was a very frustrating and disappointing experience. read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Love this place and go every time I'm visiting McLean. Fantastic sandwiches and service. Usually do pick up so I don't eat in there but it does look clean. Highly recommend trying Lost Dog for lunch read more

tl;dr - the food here was really not great... I came here with a few folks for lunch a couple days ago. It took us awhile to decide what to order because the menu was just so... extensive. It seems like their specialties are their sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas, but there were at least 10-20 options for each category. Not to mention, about half of their menu were highlighted as a "Lost Dog favorite" -- which means, they either have a lot of favorites or that says something negative about the menu items that aren't their favorites, haha. We decided to get a couple appetizers to share along with our own entrees. It took a while to choose what to order because there were so many options. ITALIAN FRIES - 5.95 Pretty standard waffle fries with a good amount of seasoning to keep me eating them. They were fresh and crispy and enjoyed with most folks at our table. GREEN DOG DIP - 8.95 We were excited about this because spinach and artichoke dip is delicious. However, it was also topped with pico de gallo, which was confusing. We could barely tell it was spinach and artichoke because the pico de gallo took up most of the space on top and even then, the flavors were unbalanced and everywhere. I thought the dip was pretty boring in terms of flavors, greasy with not much else to offer. It was also confusing that they had both pita and multi-colored tortilla chips. This appetizer was definitely a lot, and not in a great way. CUP CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER - 5.95 There were lots of chicken, corn, onions, and green onions in the soup and definitely was a chowder. However, that was the only plus. The chowder was really bland and weak, which made the whole thing unenjoyable. CREATE YOUR OWN & CLASSICS: TURKEY BREAST - 10.95 Because the menu had so many sandwich choices, I knew I could not finish reading and comprehending all the options before I had the chance to order, so I just created my own sandwich. I requested a sub roll + turkey + muenster cheese + lettuce + tomato + avocado, so a very simple sandwich. The sub was super thick and it looked incredibly (and tasted) dry, and the presentation was sloppy and unappetizing. This sandwich was crafted in a way where it was impossible for a person with a normal mouth size to eat. There was no way to fold it -- because the part where the sub folds ripped in half when I took my first bite. Someone at our table described it as a "maze" and "good luck trying to figure out where to start eating". The turkey was just salty. There was a thin slice of tomato and a couple slices of avocado. This sandwich was definitely not worth what they charged. Truly disappointing. I'm personally not the biggest fan of the food here, but it seems like a popular lunch spot for a lot of folks. read more

See all

Delicious and quick. . Quality ingredients. The menu is also full of a ton of great options and my to go order came out quickly.

Lost dog cafe- classic local institution serving a wide variety warm/cold sandwiches and customized pizzas. Options for crust are wide! Serving draft beer and a number of can/bottle beer options. Service is always pretty good ,interior and exterior seating is okay/not the most comfortable. Bottom line is the food is good, though not outstanding.....however they support a super awesome cause for dogs. Gotta love that!! You know you're going to get a good meal here and at least right now there are not a lot of alternative options in the immediate area. They fill a good niche. Black bean dip I would say this time was bland and missing ANY flavor. read more

See all

Lost Dog has solid food and a great selection of craft beers, which is pretty much what it takes to keep me happy. The menu here hasn't changed too much in years, and that's part of what I like about it. If I'm looking for a sandwich or a pizza with a side of fries, slaw, or onion rings, I know this place won't fail to satiate my hunger. They have been making gourmet-style pizzas with fun toppings since before it became trendy (and then became not trendy again). This location has a very relaxed, local vibe, and it is tucked at the end of a strip mall next to a huge Safeway supermarket. The interior has a bunch of cool murals that I couldn't stop staring at on my last visit. And there is lots of parking. Finally, the beers. Huge selection of bottles, cans, and taps. This is a great place to come if you want to drink a "fancy" beer in a laid-back environment. read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

I was starving. I never should have ordered a Cheesesteak from here. It was basically Roast Beef heated up on a toasted bun. When they put it on the table I almost blurted what the hell is that. But I was starving. So I took a bite. It tasted way better than it looked.. Definitely not worth the price of admission. $13 bucks for a Cheesesteak and $6 for fries and $3 for a sweet tea.. I definitely don't have a problem paying for quality. But that's not what I received. Waffle fries were old and cold. The Cheesesteak bun was Soooooo toasted that it was like eating a crouton roll.. Will I give this place another try. Yeah. But it will be either a cold cut or a pizza.. read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Worst Cheesesteak EVER..! - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Excellent selection of sandwiches and salads, very good quality. Have yet to try their pizzas.

Worth dropping in! Admittedly, was a little reluctant to come here given the previous mixed reviews, but having moved nearby, figured I would give it a shot and it did not disappoint. Had "The Bird" (their version of a chicken parm sub), the waffle fries, and "The Good Dog A La Mode" (brownie sundae with mint chocolate chip ice cream). The food was very good (although the waffle fries were slightly overdone). The bartender was solid, the atmosphere was laid back, and all in all, I'll be back as a result. (Plus they had Narragansett on tap!) read more

Amazingly HUGE menu of sandwich and pizza option plus build your own.... also salads and pastas... options for all including lots of gluten free options from bread on the sandwiches to the pizza crust (no comments on taste as I didn't order) Couple of negatives right off.... it's a Pepsi shop and I prefer Coke products.... also while they found Tabasco for my hubby they are switching over to Cholula... this is a major issue down the road as things like chili for us we want Tabasco.... we like other hot sauces but they taste different so if you want Tabasco or Coke bring your own Hubby ordered the chili over spaghetti with cheddar cheese... it's a baked pasta and he said next time he would ask for it not to be baked if that was possible. Plus he added Tabasco (See paragraph 2) I had the pit bull pizza (See pic for ingredients) super tasty... glad they have a individual size on the pizzas as a option For drinks I ended up with a bottled diet root beer... hubby did both a strawberry malt and a chocolate shake... he thought the shake was thin and the malt was a nice thickness but needed more strawberry. Our fav strawberry malts are still Buger 21 out in Sterling. We ended up here cause our friend STEVE Smith was singing.... they have a lot of live music at night which is nice.... Looking forward to a return visit... lots more tastes to enjoy Oh Molly was our server and while it was her first night she was fabulous and helpful! Everyone here was nice and welcoming... overall great staff! read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Chili Over Spaghetti with cheddar cheese... hubby topped with Tabasco but note they are changing hot sauce so Tabasco may not be available - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

Visited here thanks to some help from my bank. Decent food, actually quite surprised how their food tasted. I got a milkshake and a Whippet Pizza and both tasted really good for what I paid! Would I come here again? Maybe. The live music was a bit annoying, I waited longer than average for my food to come out, and I did find the staff quite standoff-ish. The bartender was the only friendly guy. One positive was that I saw they deliver. So I'll give them a try using that venue and then maybe things will change. I also found the menu to be very big and redundant. I mean, how many ways can you make a roast beef sandwich before it is NOT roast beef? Same goes for the pizza. I at least thought they'd make a Cuban or Nashville chicken, but they do not. Cue the sad trombone. Anyway, I'll try ordering for delivery and if that works, I'll use that way from now on. read more

Had a carryout order of chili (watery and cold), live 5 minutes away and when I got home the onion rings were lump and cold and the chili was cold, I called and asked, their representative said, "we keep it hot all day", NOT! Very disappointed, didn't deserve the tip! read more

Great food and even better service. Huge variety of sandwiches. Food was ready very quickly.

This is the closest location to my house. Love the vibes and decor at this location. My husband and I enjoyed the Italian fries, dog collars and creamsicle shakes. All were outstanding. I ordered the Jammin' Jamie and was very disappointed. The Brie was very strong and not the mild creamy Brie that I prefer. Despite my protests that we didn't need to say anything, my husband told the waiter that I didn't like my order, he very nicely brought me another menu and offered to bring me something else. I then tried the El Paso Pup which was delightful. My only complaint is that the chicken breast pieces used on the sandwiches were a bit over cooked and dry. However the sandwich was a nice size, I was able to eat the other half for lunch the next day. I recommend creating your own sandwich, it's the best way to make sure you love it. Be sure to pair it with dog collars and a shake! read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Creamsicle shake, Dog collars, & Italian fries. 10/10 would order again. - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

As the marketing literature says, it's a funky, family-oriented type place. Parents get to enjoy beers while the kids chow down and look at the doggie murals. We tend to cycle through the same pizzas and sandwiches which are usually pretty solid. Stay away from the waffle fries and onion rings (aka "dog collars") which are inconsistent and often burnt. Service varies widely from visit to visit. Despite the warts, a good neighborhood hangout. read more

Wow super awesome hidden gem. Kickin' beer selection - super friendly and helpful staff! Greek Salad was delicious as was the pit bull pizza! Wish I had room to try more. The murals are really well done as well - great local bar/pizza place vibe. If I lived nearby it would be a weekly hangout no doubt!! read more

See all

Best pizza around, plus, the menu has lot of options. . The service is top notch. Their selection of beer is great.

I used to love this place but coming back into town, it is really badly managed now. The beer selection for takeaway purchase is 1/3 of what it was. The food is now one step up from Subway or McDonalds. The staff are clueless kids (not their fault) with no empowerment or analytical thought about what they're doing. Find the next best thing. read more

I am not sure how this location is still in business. The service was horrendous and the food is about as good as my college cafeteria's. Pizzas are not authentic pizza. Sandwiches are innovative but the execution is not there. Overall, I expect subpar food at American restaurants like this. But that comes with a trade off for an expectation of good service. The waiters come after 5 minutes of you twiddling your thumbs and then they get your drink orders. Maybe you'll be lucky and get your water in 5 minutes. Then the food will come out in 30 minutes. Don't expect to get your appetizers ahead of your entrees because the kitchen doesn't know how to time the dishes. Also don't expect for your server to ever show their face while you're eating. Definitely expect to be done eating your meal and for frustration levels to be raising as you wait for at least 15 minutes before you get your bill. The indigestion will sink in right around then too!! I recommend going to the Safeway next door and getting food there instead. Cheaper and faster! Heck, get a head of lettuce and you'll be happier than I was. ------------------ Response to owner's comment: I have been to this Lost Dog location at least 5 times and I have never received good service. I recommend training your servers. Coming from someone who used to be a waitress, the service was absolutely unacceptable. Food quality, I will admit, is not the worst. But it's equivalent to Wawa sandwiches. read more

Not great. The lost dog chili dip was too liquidy to be a dip and would be better as a bowl of soup. My daughters mac and cheese looked like Kraft. It was dry and definitely not made fresh. My other daughter had the pita pizza which was pretty bland. My salad had a lot of liquid in it like they put very wet lettuce. Dog collars were also soggy and looked leftover as well. #23 was pretty good and fresh but to add fries or onion rings they charge you for an entire appetizer making a single sandwich and fries or onion rings over $20. They were not busy but the waiter forgot our beer. Overall not impressed with food or service. read more

Pleasant atmosphere. Wait staff harried. A BLT? Disaster. (1). Ordering I was told I couldn't order it as a BLT (even though on the menu). OK I ordered bread, bacon, lettuce and tomato w NO mayo. I was asked if i wanted bacon on it. Remember the BLT was on the menu. Later I was charged extra for the bacon and didn't notice any extra. Still, those are the little things that often come with the biz. (2) When the sandwich came with mayo slathered on it I asked for one without mayo. The server apologized and while checking his order computer mumbled something about kitchen error. Ok that happens. (3) Ten minutes after the others' food had arrived I got a BLT w no mayo. I've never had one with the bottom bread soggy wet all the way through Given the way a BLT is built I took it as an FU from the kitchen. Now I could send it back again or just catch up with the others who had been eating happily for 15 minutes already. I accepted the FU from the kitchen and will never be back. read more

Good food reasonable prices, the pizza is really good and the sandwiches are also delicious

Lots of parking, excellent pizzas, lots of sandwiches, and a delightful corn chowder which is slightly sweet and quite delicious! I love being surprised, and certainly felt that when I wasn't that hungry but was out and just got a cup of the chowder. Even my finicky 3 year old nephew loved it and for those of you with kids, that is quite an endorsement. As for Pizzas, the Pit Bull is delicious, a little spicy, and quite salty due to the plethora of meats. For a more traditional and less salty option, the Italian is a very good choice. Thank god we have another good food option in Mclean, I was starting to lose hope.... read more

See all

This place is a solid lunch spot. I had the Bulldog sandwich a couple of times this week and it's pretty good. I like the garlic bread with cheese as well. Another day this week my work team got pizzas from this week as well. So it's definitely possible to get different things that taste great here throughout the week. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I stopped by Lost Dog cafe largely because it was one of the few places that is reasonably near Wolf Trap that takes Eat24. Of course, the animal-friendly concept behind it is always good. For a quick bite, it exceeded my expectations. They offer a variety of pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, and are quite customizable and friendly to dietary concerns. The grilled cheese sandwich I got was quite nice for the price and let me select some nice toppings without upcharging, and there were quite a few options to build it, including Daiya and gluten-free bread, for those so inclined. Their waffle fries came with ketchup, a condiment that I do not understand. Fries should be good enough to eat without ketchup; if they need ketchup they're not that good. These fries were, however, good enough to eat alone. Ketchup discarded. The surprise was really their root beer on tap, which is kind of expensive for root beer but also very nuanced and complex in flavor. Definitely a winner there. It looked like a nice place to eat with outdoor seating as well, and reasonably easy to get to by car or Metro. For a generic American restaurant, it was quite good. If I needed something to eat out this way again, I would definitely consider another visit; and there are a couple of other Lost Dogs out there in the Virginia suburbs. read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Root beer. Inauspiciously packaged, but good. - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

1/30 Edit: Manager reached out to me in a very re-assuring way. I look forward to returning to give it another chance. === Original review: My issue is with the service. Our waiter had to be one of the worst waiters I've ever encountered. It was as if he was trying not to get tipped. Totally unhelpful, unfriendly, and a bad attitude. We thought that maybe they were understaffed today and/or maybe this wasn't this guy's normal shift, but even if that was the case, that's not a reason to be like that to customers. Hope he was just having a bad day. The food was OK. I got a howlin' hound salad. Nothing amazing, but I've been to the Arlington location several times and have always enjoyed the food there. read more

Made it a point to visit this place when traveling on biz from Ohio to Fairfax. Great, clean little joint with fabulous artwork on the walls. The staff is great - they even helped me get back to the hotel avoiding construction traffic. Veggie chili nachos was ok - nothing special and a little soupy. Unlike another review, there were plenty of chips. I had the Great Pyrenees - White pizza on whole wheat dough with sliced portabella mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, smothered with fontina and mozzarella cheeses topped with fresh basil. Delish. The marinara sauce is homemade and not to be missed. I ordered a side for dipping the bones - it was an extra $1 but mostly worth it. Good people, good fun. I heard they are opening a 4th location with a huge patio summer of '12. read more

Lost Dog Cafe - Vegetarian garden dip - Pizza Near Me - McLean, Virginia

See all

Can't believe I hadn't reviewed previously. I've been to all the locations, and it's always a delight. I'm always amazed at how they can have such a huge menu and make every single thing on it sound SO good. Honestly, the deciding of what to order is really tough here. Everything I've had is so good. I think their fries are great too. So is the spicy bean dip appetizer. And the service is 100% on-point. Plus, hello, PUPPERS. There are doggos. read more