Little Caesars created Slices-N-Stix for anyone unable to choose between pizza and cheesy breadsticks, and now they’ve brought out a new variant for anyone who thought, “Okay, I love the concept, but could you make it a little more rectangular?” That’s right: Slices-N-Stix have officially gone Detroit-Style.
That means one big, chewy rectangular “pie,” except half is prepared as pizza slices and the other half is prepared as breadsticks, creating a pleasingly quirky visual. The breadstick side is cut into four thin, cheese-topped pieces, while the pizza side is cut into two wider slices. The meal is also served with a side of Crazy Sauce—a seasoned marinara—presumably for dipping the otherwise sauceless breadsticks.
When I explained to my husband what I had ordered for our dinner, he was slightly underwhelmed. “So it’s just… normal Detroit-style pizza and normal breadsticks, except you get less of each?” And sure, that’s not inaccurate, but I thought this offering exceeded the sum of its parts. Plus, even for a chain known for its affordability, the price is a steal! Just know that that low cost means a more diminutive size—Little Caesars’ regular Detroit-Style pizza consists of eight slices, but the Slices-N-Stix is only the equivalent of four. I wouldn’t have minded doubling the portion (though I guess that’s my mistake for not ordering two).
I arbitrarily decided to start by sampling a breadstick, and the note that I made about my first impression: “Very salty, like so salty.” It wasn’t just a sodium bomb, though—there was a wonderful garlickiness, the crust was rich and buttery, and the cheese tied everything together well. Plus, the Crazy Sauce added a nice zing to keep things from being too plain. While I enjoyed it all, after a few bites I found myself eying the slices covetously.
Upon switching over to a slice, I was indeed satisfied; mine was extra zesty because of the pepperoni I opted for, though you can also order the Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix meatless. The edges were crispy with burnt cheese that gave a nice crunch and savory flavor, and I appreciated that the sauce was present without me needing to dip. But then something funny happened—as I enjoyed my pizza, I began to miss the simplicity (and dippability) of the breadsticks, and couldn’t wait to jump back…
I greatly appreciated the texture of both the pizza and the breadsticks, which I would describe as “compact.” In both, the dense, bready crust gave way seamlessly to the thick, solid layer of cheese; part of this may have just been that my pizza cooled down slightly and thus congealed on its way from the store to my home, but regardless, I appreciated the cohesiveness. (Runny cheese is my pizza pet peeve!)
Little Caesars’ Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix were a fun little magic trick, making me appreciate each of the unique halves more through their contrast with each other. They offer familiar food in a novel (and cheap) format, and if that’s enough for you, I suggest picking this limited-time offering up before it’s gone.
Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 2 slices of pizza and 4 breadsticks
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (Pizza breadsticks) 1410 calories, other nutritional information unavailable.
I saw this on the menu at the Little Caesar’s I was at last weekend, but opted for the more traditional Hot & Ready Classic Pepperoni Pizza and an order of Crazy Bread. The Detroit-Style Slices & Sticks might have been a better fit for our appetites, though (especially if I had let my husband have all of the pepperoni pizza slices, while I stuck to the cheesy breadsticks), since we were in a hotel room and unlikely to bring home any leftover pizza after the short vacation.