There is a corner on Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase that does not need a sign to get your attention. The patio is usually full. The murals are visible through the window. And if you have been before, you already know what you are walking into. If you have not, this is the introduction.

The Slavis Group had our monthly team lunch at Little Beast recently. It was not a hard sell. Even with different tastes and appetites, we all walked out satisfied.

What is Little Beast in Chevy Chase DC?

Little Beast is a neighborhood bistro at 5600 Connecticut Ave NW in Chevy Chase DC. Owner Aaron Gordon named it after his daughters – playful, lively, with the spirit of a storybook brought into a dining room. Hand-painted murals cover the walls. The covered corner patio faces the quieter side of the street, away from the avenue traffic, and it fills up fast on a good afternoon. The whole place feels like it was built for the neighborhood rather than dropped into it.

What should I order at Little Beast?

Start with the Detroit-style deep dish pizza. It has earned recognition from the Washington Post and Washingtonian as among the best pizza in DC, and the in-person experience confirms it. Thick crust, serious cheese, the kind of pizza you are still thinking about on the drive home. It is the reason most people come in the first time and the reason they come back. With a lot of topping options, there is something for everyone.

Order the watermelon salad alongside it. It is the right counterweight – light enough to feel like summer, a refreshing counter dish to the pizza. The two together make a better lunch than either one alone.

Little Beast also serves regular wood-fired pizzas, plenty of starters, and desserts in partnership with their sister spot, Red Velvet Cupcakery. The menu is tight and well-curated. Everything on it belongs there.

Is Little Beast good for a quick lunch in DC?

Yes – Little Beast works well for a quick lunch, a team outing, or a casual dinner. The menu is focused enough that ordering is easy. The covered patio is comfortable across most of the year. And the corner location on Connecticut Avenue makes it easy to find and easy to get to, whether you're driving or coming off the Red Line at Friendship Heights.

Connecticut Ave's commercial strip – what Chevy Chase locals call "The Avenue" – runs almost entirely on local businesses. Little Beast fits that character exactly. It doesn't feel like a concept. You can feel the neighborhood connection.

Where is Little Beast located in DC?

Little Beast is located at 5600 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. Street parking is available on Connecticut Ave and the surrounding side streets. The Friendship Heights Metro station on the Red Line is the closest transit option. Little Beast also has locations in Reston and Falls Church for Northern Virginia visitors.

The Slavis Group is rooted in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community – and part of that means knowing the neighborhoods well enough to know where to take the team or clients to lunch. If you are thinking about buying or selling in Chevy Chase or anywhere else in the DMV, we are happy to talk.

Reach out to anyone on our team for more information if you're looking to buy or sell in this neighborhood and get easy access to this amazing local spot.