I was disappointed. This was my first visit to Lost Dog Cafe. I'm not anxious to return. First the hostess was a bit pretentious. "Is all the member of your party here?" Seriously? This isn't fine dining, sweetie. The murals on the wall were busy and the place was noisy. The retail space up front was confusing to me. The menu was too much. The writing was too small and the stupid names were a distraction from the description. The food was meh. I really disliked the presentation. The cup of soup came in a small, tall and narrow cup. Very difficult to eat politely. I also had a small salad that was crammed into a little, tiny bowl. By the time I gave up, there was salad (which was only romaine, green peppers, onions and two olives anyway) all of the the table. The small table. The service was not good. Our soups were brought out first with a "anything else I can bring you?" Uh... my salad? No silverware save the spoon and no napkins. My cup of soup was nearly $4 and my "salad" was nearly $5. The price was too high for what was served. The seating was designed to quickly turn tables. It was the absolutely most uncomfortable chair I have ever sat in. Ever. So okay, if you want to turn the table and I'm just sitting there, drop the stupid check. And if there is a credit card laying on the check that you took your sweet time dropping, pick it up before I get some kind of butt injury from your chair. So, love that you work with lost dogs and cats. We have a couple of your dogs now. But wish that the dining experience was better. read more

This was just the place to stop for a few drinks/food on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. Upon arriving we were promptly seated and handed an extensive beer menu. The drink prices are fairly competitive and you can also get flights of selected beers for around $2.50. After sipping on a few of our favorites. Some food was in order. My basil sandwhich (pita stuffed with tomato, feta, basil, onion, etc) was quite tasty! Definitely hit the spot. My buddies were raving about their sandwhiches as well. Overall the vibe at this location is very chill. There were a few families but this isn't a loud boisterous atmosphere. I definitely plan on stopping by again. read more

Go here. Or to the one in Arlington. Get a pizza. And a milkshake. Or a beer. Or two beers. And a salad if you like salad. If you don't love it something is wrong with you. read more

I really love this place-great food and a worthy cause attached! This was the first time we ordered from the McLean location, but we'd just moved here and decided to try it (previously eaten at the lost Dog in Arlington several times). Our food arrived promptly and was very fresh and as expected. We ordered the chicken salad sandwich on croissant and the tuna salad on croissant, potato salad, a blondie and homestyle banana pudding. The sandwiches are plenty big enough to save half for next day's lunch. The blondie was moist inside and chewy on the edges and the pudding was creamy with crisp wafers. The wafers are obviously from a box but the pudding tasted scratch made and the bananas were fresh. Will def be a 'go to place' for us any night of the week! read more

Went here a couple days ago. This restaurant is pretty decent. Overall it seems to be one of those restaurants catered to people leaving the office after work. It is located next to the large Safeway in McLean. The service is adequate, and the food is decent. I had one of their pizzas, and multiple beers. They have a wide selection of beers and it is nice to try what is in season for them. The pizzas and food, well, they are okay. Nothing that really stands out of the ordinary. Overall, this place is A-OK. If you want something quick to eat for lunch or dinner then swing on by. If you want something fancy or so, then try another place. read more

I wanted to update my review to say that they do now have three large television screens at Lost Dog. I don't generally watch TV at restaurants, but it's a great improvement for those who do, or those who want to catch a game there. A couple of my other favorites here are the White Pizza II and the Pedigree Pie. I might be alone in thinking this, but the Pedigree Pie has artichokes on it, which I think are delicious on pizzas. They have outdoor seating here, as well, which is great when the weather is nice out. Every time I ate outside there was at least one or two people who brought their dog out. read more

I've been to Lost Dog three times in the past few months and have yet to be disappointed. Despite the sandwich and pizza options being a little overwhelming, I have always ended up tweaking an existing item and have never had any problem doing so. Big red pie is my favorite (but with regular crust and pepperoni added). Have also tried various beers, the chili, and taco pizza with no complaints. I would be remiss not to mention my server at lunch today (as she is the reason that I'm finally reviewing Lost Dog) - Kristen H was awesome! A perfect balance of helpful/attentive without being overbearing. Makes me want to be a lunchtime regular. read more

I have ordered from here a couple of time and went there yesterday. Love the food. And the cafe was even better it was just carry out but my pizza was the best. And it was cauliflower crust. Yummy! read more

I came here late a few nights ago only to be highly disappointed. It started with taking several minutes to be greeted by my server in a nearly empty restaurant. I tried to give benefit of doubt, maybe they were busy in the back or something. After taking over five minutes to receive my beer, it became apparent the entire waitstaff was more interested in getting high than serving me. Almost everybody had red eyes and couldn't stop laughing. Nothing was getting done. I waited for my food for over thirty minutes. It was cold and disgusting. While I waited to let my server know, I could hear him fooling around in the employee area up front. After waiting a considerable amount of time, I just took my food home. I love the wide beer selection and the food seems like it could be great if served correctly. I would not be giving my service back to a place with such poor ethic however. read more

I was complaining to one of my friends about this restaurant. I told him how a delivery driver showed up and said, basically, "Whoops. I don't have your food. Another driver with your food is right behind me." It was true that he didn't have my food. It was a decent exaggeration that the other driver "right behind" him. To which my friend told me how he doesn't get delivery from this restaurant anymore because every time he ordered delivery, the same driver would show up, deliver the food, and then just want to hang out and chat. Most recently it took Lost Dog about 75 minutes to deliver an order less than a mile away early on a Saturday evening. Getting carry out is only marginally better. If I had to pick a restaurant as "Most Slacker", this place would win easily. read more

Good pizza and fast service. Different variety and a great selection of beer.. Pizzas are decent size, fresh ingredients and crush is awesome.. read more

So Much potential. This place gets two star because they have good sandwiches. (yummy Phoenix) but other than that it sucks. Service is slow, even when they are slow. Servers can never get the order right and god for bit don't EVER order for delivery or pick up. They will always fuck your shit up no matter how clear you are. I need to try the Arlington location. maybe they have better staff. read more

Home of great sandwiches and pizzas but over priced for what your really getting. Still great food

The colorful murals give this restaurant with a bar a lively and bright vibe. It was clean and the prices were actually reasonable. Other Yelp reviews have photos of the menus with the prices on them.There's an EXTENSIVE menu of sandwiches (with many pita options), pizzas, (massive) salads, soups, lots of sides and a wide beer selection. Craft beers included, if you're into that. I got the Phoenix, a coleslaw and we shared waffle fries. She got a salad (I'm blanking on the name, but it had avocado and tomato) and it was definitely a solid full dinner. Phoenix - One of those mouth-watering orders you can get addicted to. The pita bread was fluffy and warm (not dry) and the garlic mayo on the chicken hit the spot. The chicken and this was moist, totally seasoned and flavorful. I love that they give a generous portion, even on pita bread. Coleslaw - Loved it. I feel like coleslaw is often an overlooked side dish because it's difficult to find something that tastes satisfying without being a heart attack, but this one is just right. Waffle fries - All I can say is that I could have eaten the whole basket myself, but had to split it. Had to get a blondie on the way out (there's an assortment of large chocolate chip cookies, brownies, blondies) at the front register. read more

This place is not a steady 3-star establishment, it's a mixed bag of experiences and foods that average out to someplace in the 3-ish range. The Cowboy sandwich and the beer selection are good enough, but there is so much inconsistency here. I don't think I'll actually be back any time soon but I'm not deliberately avoiding it. - Sandwiches here are a crap shoot. It's no wonder they haven't mastered them all, since they have 53 on their menu. That's right. Fifty. Three. On the other hand, they are all pretty cheap, so if you end up with a good one, it's kind of like winning the sandwich lottery. I have not tried any other foods at this location. - Service: I've been here twice and both times the bartender was the same awkward dude who couldn't remember what we ordered. However, on my second visit we had a group of 7 and actually got a table instead of just eating at the bar, and our server, Simon B, was amazing. A few of us asked for his recommendations/opinion and he wasn't shy about telling us what he thought we should avoid and what he recommends without being overbearing. He also pre-split the checks and was ready with them when we sheepishly asked for them to be separated. read more

The sandwiches are okay, but I come here for the whole wheat pizza. It's a bit pricy ($1.75 per extra topping!), but consistently good and fresh. The crust is more of a soft, homemade style dough, so you will need to heat slices up in a pan if you're going for the crispier, charred bottom. Service is the biggest issue here. It can be hit-or-miss, but to be honest it's usually pretty clueless. There seemed to be at least 7-8 people working front of the house tonight, but I think they'd do much better with fewer staff and better training. One guy's sole job seemed to be sloooowly checking the refrigerator cases for half empty packages of beer and straightening misaligned cans/bottles. The rest of the time, he wandered aimlessly from case to case to bar to register. I also watched two servers consistently delivered food orders to the wrong tables. At the take out counter, the worker processing take out orders was not the same person as the worker giving them out to customers... which of course led to all the pick ups being mixed up. I'll still drop by for take out pizza, mostly because it's the only decent whole wheat pizza option I know of that's nearby. read more

Great food! Especially the pizza!! I ordered their Pizza Di Mare which turned out to be REALLY good! The Dog Collars I ordered along with it turned out to be really tasteful as well! Their chips and Dip that they serve there is pretty good too that I've had in the past. Their sandwiches are very crunchy and good too! I'll never get tired of going there! read more

This is my go to place for a great pizza or pastrami sandwich. Also this is the best place for onion rings, they call them dog collars. The breading is just right and they have this sauce that is amazing. Yum. read more

My favorite pizza in the DC Metro area. Nice ambiance and good selection as well. Tangy sauce, generous toppings, good quality stuff. It can get very busy though so try to not go during peak hours. read more

My friend got a beer here. Didn't get a chance to really try the foods, however my friend's cousin comes here for drinks all the time. I liked their beer selection. Located right next to safeway so plenty of parking and easy to get to. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. The wall paintings are cool, colorful, and a really nice touch. I was craving a sandwich and theirs hit the spot. The portions are decently sized and I was surprised how satisfying the sandwiches were. Fries and/or chips cost extra though. It was a tasty combination; however, the individual ingredients were nothing incredible. Service was iffy. I was almost late returning from lunch because sandwiches and checks resulted in a 45 minute meal. After we finished our plates, we watched our server stand around watching TV while we stressed out over the time. I could see myself coming back, but I won't be raving about it to friends. read more

Whelp. This place is gem. I've ordered take out before from here and not come inside. The outside appearance though meek and unsuspecting tells a standard story however, upon entry the story becomes way more thrilling and exciting. The coolers of beer and the cool, fun, take on modern woodsy deco kept my eye dancing. I loved that. In the back there's this great little section--open with natural light. Gorgeous. I could've stayed there all day. On to the food!!! I ordered a hard cider (lunchtime) and a individual size pizza. The Popeye Pie to be exact. It came out and my eyes and mouth were both overcome with desire. Sadly I only killed a slice and a half. It's big and worth the $11. I took the rest home and had for dinner. Splendid. I loved it. I'll be back!!! read more

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Food was delicious and they are super dog friendly! They brought out a water bowl for my pup as well.

Great selection of beer but the food is so-so. I know a lot of people really like the sandwiches here but I'm not the biggest fan. While they're good and executed well, they're similar to sandwiches I could make at home. But, definitely would come here for the beer. read more

Such a large menu its hard to order. The food is great. The service and price are very good.

We just had some delivery for the team. The team is really enjoying their food. The food came hot. We had several sandwiches. I had the Cowboy: Hot roast beef, sautéed mushrooms, onions and green peppers, with melted brie cheese and a touch of garlic. The sandwich was phenomenal. I gave it 4 stars because I did not eat it there. A strong recommend. read more

great variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and beers. Definitely try to Phoenix and the President. Good for business lunch, although it does get packed here sometimes during lunch hour. Make a reservation or order takeout. read more

I've waited 3 years to go here!.............. Finally was in the area for an event and made special plans to stop by for a beer and app before our dinner reservations elsewhere. The atmosphere was just what I expected. There was about 4 other tables full of people. Not busy.... no one at bar... yet no bartender behind the bar... he was wandering around. The staff was all young people. Our server came and took our beer order. A Coors Light and I chose Lonerider's Hoppy Ki Yay.... After a while he comes back and says they don't have Coors Light.... so my boyfriend re-ordered... He comes back about 5 minutes later with his beer only and says they don't have the beer I ordered????? .... we finally caught our server when we were ready to go.... Our bill had the beer I didn't get as well the second beer I chose on it.... but the kid was gone again. I finally went up front to see if there was a manager who could expedite the situation as it was getting really late. The host said she would probably comp us somehow. Finally the manager appears, looking more like the dishwasher, and takes the check from our server, who had just gotten the money from my boyfriend. It was $100 bill.... she takes all this money and change out of the register, puts it on the counter, counts out the exact amount of the bill, scoops up the remainder of the money and gives it to me. I was kind of in shock by this point. Little to no eye contact from her and no apology or compensation... very strange... By this time a full hour had gone by and we didn't have time to go to dinner where planned before our show, and had to grab something on the fly.... I don't blame the young people as much as the management. Very sad because it will make or break a restaurant and I love this chain, it's concepts, beer, etc... I might try again but a different location... read more

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Been going to this restaurant for a few times now. I bring my friends and family here. I love their pizza! It's very authentic and soooo good! I recommend this place for local dining. It is only 3 minutes from my house. read more

Standard issue Lost Dog. The place has some good sandwiches and pizza. Lots of variety to choose from. Nice outdoor patio section. Little far away from Mosaic but if you wanted you could walk. Overall clean establishment. The staff is a bit lackadaisical but seems to be mostly high school/college students. Great beer selection of that's what you're going for but not what I would consider a "bar." Definitely more of a restaurant. read more

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What a great spot for lunch. Beer selection is out of this world; just one glance at the wall along the bar area and you'll see what I mean. The food menu is just as extensive as well, with countless sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and even pastas. i had a Mixed Italian sandwich with a side of Italian Fries. The sandwich was great, but it was put together a little haphazardly. The fries came a tad burnt, and tasted like the waffle fries I would normally buy from the freezer aisle in Costco. Don't get me wrong, they were okay, but I doubt that they hand-cut these fries in the back. I love the atmosphere in this place. The large colorful murals on the walls pop, and the staff has such a laid-back approach. Just a few minor setbacks, but I will be back for sure. read more

Delivery service was terrible. They said 50 mins but turned out to be close to 2 hours.

I live nearby, so this has become the neighborhood spot for pizza for me. I ate there once, and it was a nice evening so I sat outside. There isn't much to see in terms of sights, as the location is in a shopping center with Safeway as the main store. The inside looks okay with a bar with some televisions and some tables. The place, as of the date of this message, is still quite new, so it is in good condition. I've only had pizza thus far, and I've enjoyed it. From my experience, the pies are made with good fresh ingredients, and the crust is good. It is of moderate thickness and has a nice consistency to it. The crust is nice and chewable with some crispness on the surface. For beer aficionados, the beer selection is extensive. I'm not sure any of it is on tap though. There might be some tap selections, I just am not sure if they exist. Certainly, there are bottled varieties, and lots to choose from. However, if you're going for take out, you'd probably be better off going to a neighborhood beer and wine or even Safeway next door. That should save a little cash or a lot if you can guzzle beers with the best of them. Certainly, I'd come back, but I'm more likely to go carry out since I live so close. read more

If you like sandwich and beer selection, you should go here. If you have a soft spot for fur-babies, you can feel good about your indulgences since this business supports a related animal rescue foundation. I ordered their fiesta salad, it was very tasty, though the chicken was a little dry. My fiance got some sort of chicken/pita/pesto sandwich, which was also tasty. I was a little overwhelmed at the drink selection, by my best estimate it was 2 pages front and back, two columns per page, times new roman size 12. It seemed to have something for everyone's taste. The menu was also very extensive, in my opinion, with plenty of sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. I definitely want to go back to try others of their menu and drink options. For anyone with a dog, thinking of bringing their dog, you might consider first whether or not your little scoundrel likes to chase cars, since the patio is on a corner of the parking lot. read more

Food was excellent. I recommend the Pastrami with sauerkraut and thousand island dressing. I think it is called the new yorker or something like that. It was excellent. ** Not included in the review (stars) was that the staff got my receipt incorrect so I ended up paying for more than I wanted. It wasn't much but there was no good reason to why they over-charged me. Attentiveness to detail is needed by some staff members. read more

Lost Dog has been the place to go and chill after a good day's work, for the past year, for my friends and me. What struck me most about the place, was the amazing variety of choices it offers in it's beer collection and sandwiches. The ambiance is very chilled out, and the service is great as well. Will definitely keep frequenting the place as long as I'm in the area. read more

It's the Third Lost Dog, first one in McLean, and it's great. If you are a beer aficionado, enjoy sandwiches, or just like a good neighborhood bar, you need to stop by the Lost Dog. It's got a great selection of beers on tap, a huge selection in bottle, plus root beer. The sandwiches have that homemade feel to them, toasted roles make them even better. The pizzas are good too, and the italian waffle fries are crispy and delicious. It's great that a 'real' sandwich shop is open in Mclean, especially after Chutzpa Deli shuttered their doors. read more

As I expected, the service and food has dramatically changed since they first opened. The food is now comes out hot and tasty, and the atmosphere is neighborly, which is exactly what we hoped and expected out of Lost Dog. For a real treat; go with the Fat Molly with Jalapenos and a Dale's Pale Ale. read more

Probably one of my favorite locations - better layout then Arlington (and not as busy) and I feel like Alexandria will be good but they're just still working out the kinks of a new opening. Had good service, pizza and the El Pup (my go to) and split some italian fries. Not a bad way to do lunch on a Sunday. read more

We order from here (far too often). There's not much to say other than great sandwiches and pizza. We don't typically sit down and eat, so I can't comment on the service. I like that you can customize your own sandwich. My go to is the BBQ chicken which is surprisingly not on the 'already made' selections of sandwiches. I kind of make up my own deal. The dog collars are a good to for us. My only wish is that they made them crunchier. read more