Little Original Joe’s Menu
Welcome to Little Original Joe’s, a cozy corner gem in West Portal, San Francisco, where authentic Italian flavors come to life. This charming eatery specializes in a variety of delicious pizzas, pastas, and baked goods, all crafted with care. Notable highlights include their Spicy Rigatoni and the unique PB&A pizza, which features an airy crust topped with prosciutto and burrata—truly a standout experience for pizza enthusiasts.
With numerous vegetarian options, takeout, and outdoor seating, it’s an inviting spot for anyone seeking quality Italian fare. Guests rave about the quick service and the vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for a casual meal or a delightful lunch break. From flavorful pizzas to indulgent desserts like Zanze's Cheesecake, Little Original Joe’s caters to all cravings. Don’t forget to enjoy their happy hour specials, perfect for unwinding with friends!
*Soups
Chicken and Little Stars Soup
Garlic Parmesan Knots
6 or 12 knots, choice of marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
Chicken Wings
6 or 12 wings, served with loj ranch or blue cheese.
Little Gem Caesar Salad
Parmesan, house made croutons.
The Pizza Salad
Romaine, red onions, sliced mushrooms, black olives, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncinis, garbanzo beans, house-made croutons, parmesan, choice of creamy parmesan dressing or Italian vinaigrette.
Quinoa & Kale Salad
Feta, currants, red onion, lemon vinaigrette.
Chinese Chicken Salad (MKT)
chicken, iceberg lettuce, romaine hearts, green onions, cilantro, toasted almonds, crispy wonton strips, crispy rice noodles, sesame ginger vinaigrette (ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, sugar, honey, rice vinegar)
LOJ Chopped Salad
Mixed greens, beets, slivered almonds, cucumbers, pickled red onions, radish, green onions, crumbled goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
Family Size Little Gem Caesar Salad
Serves 4-6 people. Parmesan, house made croutons.
Family Size The Pizza Salad
Serves 4-6 people. Romaine, red onions, sliced mushrooms, black olives, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncinis, garbanzo beans, house made croutons, parmesan, choice of creamy parmesan dressing or lemon vinaigrette.
*Starters & Salads
*Sandwiches
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine, rotisserie chicken, house made croutons, lemon, parmesan
Prosciutto & Burrata Sandwich
House-made Italian flatbread, prosciutto di parma, burrata, basil pesto, arugula, olive oil, Maldon salt
Mortadella & Burrata Sandwich
House-made Italian flatbread, mortadella, burrata cheese, pistachio pesto, crushed pistachios, arugula, olive oil, Maldon salt
Italian Ham & Cheese Panini
Rosemary Italian ham, mozzarella, provolone, dijon aioli, acme rosemary foccacia.
Italian Sub
Spicy soppressata, salami, mortadella, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, pepperoncinis, sundried tomatoes, acme ciabatta roll.
Roasted Vegetable Panini
Eggplant, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto aioli, acme rosemary foccacia.
Meatball Sub
Meatballs, mozzarella, marinara, basil, acme torpedo roll.
Chicken Parm Sub
Breaded chicken cutlet, mozzarella, marinara, basil, acme ciabatta roll.
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
Marinara, cream, vodka, red pepper flakes.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic meat sauce, parmesan.
Fusilli Creamy Marinara
Creamy marinara, parmesan, parsley.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine, parmesan, cream.
Joe's House Made Ravioli
Beef & spinach ravioli, classic meat sauce, parmesan.
Fusilli Pesto
*Pasta
*Rotisserie
*Whole Roasted Chicken
Mary's free range, non-gmo.
*Half Roasted Chicken
Mary's free range, non-gmo.
Cheese Pizza Slice
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.
*Vegetarian Pizza Slice
MONDAY: fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mushroom, roasted cherry tomato, black olive, basil. TUESDAY: spinach, feta, roasted cherry tomato. WEDNESDAY: feta, baby spinach, grilled artichoke, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, sundried tomato. THURSDAY: fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted cherry tomato. FRIDAY: bell pepper, black olive, mushroom, red onion, baby spinach. SATURDAY: mushroom, white onion, bell pepper. SUNDAY: lightly fried eggplant, ricotta, roasted cherry tomato, basil.
*Pizza of The Day Slice
MONDAY: sweet Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mushroom, roasted cherry tomato, black olive, basil. TUESDAY: sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, broccoli rabe, chili oil. WEDNESDAY: rosemary Italian ham, pineapple, red onion, pickled jalapeno, chive. THURSDAY: sweet italian sausage, black olive, mushroom. FRIDAY: BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, BBQ rotisserie chicken, pickled jalapeno, red onion, cilantro. SATURDAY: pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, salami, mushroom, white onion, bell pepper. SUNDAY: rotisserie chicken, feta, baby spinach, grilled artichoke, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, sundried tomato.
*Pizza Slice
*Specialty Pizza
14" Build Your Own Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
16" Build Your Own Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
14" Ultimate Paradise
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, salami, mushroom, white onion, bell pepper.
16" Ultimate Paradise
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, salami, mushroom, white onion, bell pepper.
14" The Garden Marg
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mushroom, roasted cherry tomato, black olive, basil.
16" The Garden Marg
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, mushroom, roasted cherry tomato, black olive, basil.
14" The Italian Job
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, broccoli rabe, chili oil.
16" The Italian Job
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, ricotta, broccoli rabe, chili oil.
14" Hawaiian Punch
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rosemary Italian ham, pineapple, red onion, pickled jalapeno, chives.
16" Hawaiian Punch
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rosemary Italian ham, pineapple, red onion, pickled jalapeno, chives.
14" Harry The Greek
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rotisserie chicken, feta, baby spinach, grilled artichoke, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, sundried tomato.
16" Harry The Greek
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rotisserie chicken, feta, baby spinach, grilled artichoke, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, sundried tomato.
14" PB&A
Olive oil, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, burrata, arugula, truffle oil.
16" PB&A
Olive oil, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, burrata, arugula, truffle oil.
14" California Dreamin'
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, smoked gouda, BBQ rotisserie chicken, pickled jalapeno, red onion, cilantro.
16" California Dreamin'
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, smoked gouda, BBQ rotisserie chicken, pickled jalapeno, red onion, cilantro.
14" Eggplant Parmizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, lightly fried eggplant, ricotta, roasted cherry tomato, basil, olive oil.
16" Eggplant Parmizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, lightly fried eggplant, ricotta, roasted cherry tomato, basil, olive oil.
14" Tricolore Pizza
Tomato sauce, spicy vodka sauce, pesto, fresh mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage.
16" Tricolore Pizza
Tomato sauce, spicy vodka sauce, pesto, fresh mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage.
Side Ranch
Side Blue Cheese
Side Marinara
Side Lemon Aioli
Side BBQ Sauce
Side Salsa Verde
Side Honey Dijon Mustard
Side Pulled Rotisserie Chicken
Side Sauteed Shrimp
Side Caesar Dressing
Side Creamy Parmesan Dressing
Side Lemon Vinaigrette
*Sauces & Add Ons
*Dessert
Joe's Butter Cake (MKT)
Original Joe's famous Butter Cake with a side of chocolate sauce. Refrigerated; warming instructions included.
Double Chocolate Brownie (MKT)
Chocolate Brownie with walnuts and chocolate chunks and caramel sauce. Refrigerated; warming instructions included.
Zanze's Cheesecake FROZEN Plain 8"
Zanze's San Francisco style cheesecake. Sold frozen.
Coca-Cola, Can
Coca-Cola Original Tastethe refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke, Can
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite, Lemon Lime Soda, Can
A deliciouscitrus tastethat knows how to keep things cool
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
500ml Plastic Bottle
Lurisia Sparkling Mineral Water 500ml
500ml Glass Bottle
Boylan's Black Cherry Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Boylan's Orange Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Boylan's Lemon Seltzer
12oz Glass Bottle
Boylan's Lime Seltzer
12oz Glass Bottle
Galvanina Blood Orange Organic Sparkling Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Galvanina Clementine Organic Sparkling Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Galvanina Lemon Organic Sparkling Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Galvanina Pomegranate Organic Sparkling Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Dad's Cream Soda
12oz Glass Bottle
Dad's Root Beer
12oz Glass Bottle
Bruce Cost Fresh Ginger Ale
12oz Glass Bottle
Harney & Sons Organic Lemonade & Tea Juice Drink
16oz Glass Bottle
Harney & Sons Organic Green Citrus Gingko Iced Tea
16oz Glass Bottle
Harney & Sons Organic Peach Black Iced Tea
16oz Glass Bottle
San Pellegrino Essenza Blood Orange Black Raspberry
330ml Can
San Pellegrino Essenza Cherry Pomegranate
330ml Can
*Beverages
*Dinner Starters
Joe's Meatballs
Three meatballs, classic meat sauce, parmesan, parsley.
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken cutlet, oj's signature marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley.
Prosciutto Spicy Vodka Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlet
Lightly breaded chicken, perfect for little ones
Eggplant Parmigian
Layers of thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant, oj's signature marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, micro basil.
Polenta Parmigiana
Layers of lightly fried polenta, tomato-garlic pomodoro, mozzarella, micro basil.
*Parmigiana
*Sides
Side Joe's House Made Ravioli
Classic meat sauce, parsley.
Side Fusilli
Creamy marinara, parsley.
Side Rosemary Potatoes
Rosemary, pecorino romano, parmesan.
Side Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Parmesan, preserved lemon aioli.
