Little Caesars — Review by Daym Drops
Detroit, United States — Pizza
Daym Drops raves about Little Caesars' Detroit-style pizza and breadsticks, highlighting the unbeatable $5 price point and quality of the food. The pepperoni pizza features crispy edges and thick, buttery crust while the buffalo wings are properly spicy and well-cooked. He praises the restaurant for maintaining affordable prices and flavor in an era of inflation, declaring it one of his best lunches in a while.
What was great: Excellent value at $5 for Detroit style slices and sticks, crispy edges, thick buttery crust, cheesy and flavorful pepperoni, garlic bread sticks, buffalo wings cooked through with good sauce, everything comes out piping hot
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Daym ordered two pieces of deep dish pepperoni pizza and four breadsticks for just $5, and he was thoroughly impressed with both items. The pepperoni pizza arrived with crispy, well-done edges, a thick and buttery crust, and generous cheese coverage with excellent pepperoni flavor. The sauce was particularly praised for its Italian style quality. The garlic breadsticks were flavorful and ridden with garlic, providing a satisfying complement to the pizza. He also sampled the buffalo wings, which he noted were properly spicy with a good buffalo sauce that catches in the back of the throat. The wings were cooked through and through, not overly wet like he remembered from a previous visit, with a baked quality that he appreciated.
The Experience
The reviewer arrived at Little Caesars ready to eat, with what he calls "two A's: attitude and appetite." He waited approximately 7-10 minutes for his order, during which he observed the kitchen through the front window. Everything came out piping hot, which he emphasized as a positive sign of proper oven temperature and care. The service was straightforward and efficient for a quick service pizza chain.
Value & Pricing
The $5 price point for Detroit-style slices and sticks is the standout feature of this review. Daym repeatedly stressed that this price cannot be beaten by competitors like Pizza Hut or Domino's, and he gave Little Caesars credit for actually lowering prices during a time of inflation rather than raising them. He expressed frustration with other chains trying to upsell with products like cheesy bread marketed as pizza. This affordability combined with quality is presented as the key reason Little Caesars remains in business.
Notable Moments
"Little C's plays no games because for the $5 holla, they have their Detroit style slices and sticks, family, for $5. You don't beat Little Caesar's prices. I don't care what pizza chain you talking about."
"That was probably the best lunch I've had in a minute. In a minute."
He also tested mixing his homemade Dame Drops Boss Sauce with hot sauce on a wing, and experimented with adding his sauce to soda, using it to compare unfavorably against Canada Dry ginger ale.
The Verdict
Daym gives Little Caesars high marks for delivering quality pizza at an unbeatable price point. This restaurant is best for anyone looking for a quick, affordable, and satisfying meal that doesn't compromise on taste or portion size. He specifically recommends it to budget-conscious diners who want real flavor without the markup of other chains.