Little Louie's Cafe & Catering

Cafe in Richmond. 36 sandwiches, 3 burgers on the menu; the best scores 89.

Cafe · Richmond, Contra Costa County

About

  • 39on the menu
  • 71typical Sandwich Score
  • 89best Sandwich Score
  • Btier, by the typical sandwich
  • 1house-made layer
TypeCafe
WhereRichmond, Contra Costa County, California
OwnershipIndependent
On the menu36 sandwiches, 3 burgers
BreadsBurger Bun, toasted whole wheat, choice of bread, toasted wheat, french roll, toasted rye bread, and 1 more
Menu read2026-09

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Logo: Little Louie's Cafe & Catering, from its website

Where it is

Particularly interesting

The sandwiches

The typical sandwich here scores 71 (the median of 36 scored plainly). 2 items are listed without a number because the menu names them without describing them.

  1. 49er Burger burger 51 solid

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 lb all beef patty; bacon; avocado; jack cheese.

  2. BLT 87 outstanding

    toasted whole wheat, toasted: bacon; lettuce; tomato; mayo; mustard; sweet red onions; pickles.

  3. Black Forrest Ham 86 outstanding

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: black forrest ham; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  4. Breakfast Sandwich 45 rough

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: two eggs any style; cheese.

  5. Cal Swede 71 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey; avocado; swiss; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  6. Carlo's 56 solid

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: prosciutto (high tier); salami; swiss; jack; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  7. Chicken Curry Salad 60 solid

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: chicken curry salad; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Curried Chicken Salad.

  8. Chicken Salad 73 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: chicken salad; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  9. Clubhouse 85 outstanding

    toasted wheat, toasted: roasted turkey; bacon; avocado; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomatoes; sweet red onions; pickles.

  10. Corned Beef 80 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: corned beef; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  11. Dr. Dougs 63 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey; black forest ham; mortadella (high tier); provolone; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  12. Egg Salad 77 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), toasted: egg salad; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  13. Eggplant, Spinach and Brie 57 solid

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: eggplant; tomato; spinach; french brie cheese.

  14. Fast Eddie 71 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: black forest ham; pastrami; salami; cheddar; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  15. French Dip 89 outstanding

    french roll, toasted: roast beef; au jus; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomatoes; sweet red onions; pickles.

  16. Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella 62 very good

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: tomato; mozzarella; balsamic; olive oil.

  17. Grilled Cheese 44 rough (much of this build is inferred)

    white bread (inferred from the name), toasted: your choice of cheese; butter.

    In italics: what the name implies and the menu does not list (grilled cheese as it is served).

  18. Grilled Chicken Breast 78 excellent

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: grilled chicken breast; pesto; tomato; spinach; provolone.

  19. Layla's Vegi 67 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: hummus; mayo; cream cheese; grilled bell peppers; avocado; sprouts; lettuce; tomato; onions; pickles.

  20. Louie's Burger burger not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: 1/2 lb all beef patty.

  21. Malibu Chicken 51 solid

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: grilled chicken breast; smoked ham; swiss cheese.

  22. Mortadella 61 solid

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: mortadella (high tier); mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  23. Pastrami 73 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: pastrami; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  24. Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella 85 outstanding

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: prosciutto (high tier); fresh mozzarella (high tier); basil; balsamic; olive oil.

  25. Ranch Chicken 58 solid

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: grilled chicken breast; smoked bacon; swiss cheese; ranch dressing (low tier).

  26. Reuben 64 very good

    toasted rye bread, toasted: home made corned beef (house-made); sauerkraut; swiss cheese; 1000 island dressing; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomatoes; sweet red onions; pickles.

    Worth a look: house-made: Corned Beef.

  27. Roast Beef 85 outstanding

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast beef; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  28. Salami 70 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: salami; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  29. Smoked Tri Tip 87 outstanding

    white bread (not stated on the menu; inferred), pressed: smoked tri tip; horseradish; sharp cheddar; grilled mushrooms; onions; bbq sauce.

  30. The Big Apple 89 outstanding

    plain or everything bagel, cold: smoked salmon; red onions; fresh tomatoes; capers; cream cheese.

  31. Tom's 48 rough

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey breast; cranberry sauce; cream cheese.

  32. Tony's 65 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: roast beef; salami; swiss; jack; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  33. Tuna Melt 89 outstanding

    toasted whole wheat, toasted: tuna; cheddar cheese; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomatoes; sweet red onions; pickles.

  34. Tuna Salad 81 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: tuna salad; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  35. Turbo Tuna 76 excellent

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: tuna salad; jalapeno; hot pepper jack; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  36. Turbo Turkey 68 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey breast; jalapeno; hot pepper jack; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  37. Turkey 72 very good

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: turkey; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

  38. Turkey Burger burger 45 rough

    burger bun (not stated on the menu; inferred), toasted: turkey patty; swiss.

  39. Vegetarian not scored: the menu does not describe a sandwich

    white bread (the menu offers a choice; scored on this one), cold: vegetarian filling; mayo; mustard; lettuce; tomato; pickles; onion.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Vegetarian Filling.

What you can build

Bread
sliced whole wheat, sliced rye, sliced sourdough, sour french roll, ciabatta roll, seeded french roll, dutch crunch roll, gluten free, croissant (+$1.95)
Cheese
swiss, jack, provolone, cheddar, smoked gouda, hot pepper jack, american
Extras
bacon (+$3.95), cheese (+$1.00)
Produce
lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, 1/2 avocado (+$2.35), jalapenos (+$1.00), pepperoncinis (+$1.00)
Protein
turkey, salami, black forrest ham, mortadella, vegetarian, pastrami, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, roast beef, corned beef, chicken curry salad
Sauces
mayo, mustard

The standard build, if you say nothing: mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion.