Is Little Caesars Still $5? What a Hot-N-Ready Costs Now
Quick answer
- No. At most stores the Classic Hot-N-Ready pizza now costs about $6.99, not $5.
- A Classic Cheese can be about $6.49 to $6.99 depending on the market.
- The Lunch Combo at about $5.99 is the closest thing to the old $5 deal.
- Little Caesars is still one of the cheapest large pizzas you can buy.
For years, the Little Caesars $5 Hot-N-Ready large pepperoni pizza was the cheapest pizza deal in America. Prices have risen since then. Here is what the Classic pizza costs now and the best ways to still eat cheap at Little Caesars. Full prices are on our Little Caesars menu page.
Little Caesars Classic pizza prices today
| Pizza | Typical price | Calories per slice |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Pepperoni (large) | About $6.99 | About 280 |
| Classic Cheese (large) | About $6.49 to $6.99 | About 250 |
| Classic Sausage (large) | About $7.99 | About 280 |
| ExtraMostBestest Pepperoni | About $8.99 | About 300 |
| Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pepperoni | About $7.99 to $11.99 | About 340 |
Why the $5 pizza went away
The $5 price lasted for many years, but costs for cheese, flour, labor and rent kept climbing. Little Caesars stores are mostly run by franchise owners, who raised the price step by step in many markets. Today a Classic usually costs about $6.49 to $6.99. A few stores may still run local specials, but $5 is no longer the standard price.
Cheapest ways to eat at Little Caesars now
- Lunch Combo: four slices of Deep Dish and a 20 oz drink for about $5.99, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
- Crazy Puffs Crave Combo: four Crazy Puffs and a drink for about $4.99.
- Classic + Crazy Puffs: a Classic pizza and a 4 pack of Crazy Puffs for about $9.99.
- Crazy Bread: eight sticks for about $3.49 to $3.99.
How it compares with other pizza chains
Even at $6.99, a Little Caesars Classic is cheaper than most large pizzas. A Domino’s large 3-topping carryout deal is about $7.99, a Papa John’s large 2-topping carryout deal is about $9.99, and a Pizza Hut large 3-topping deal is about $10 to $12.99. See our pizza deals comparison for more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Caesars still $5?
No, at most locations. The Classic Hot-N-Ready large pepperoni now costs about $6.99.
How much is a Little Caesars pizza in 2026?
A Classic large costs about $6.49 to $6.99, an ExtraMostBestest about $8.49 to $8.99 and specialty pizzas about $9.99 to $13.99.
What is the cheapest thing at Little Caesars?
Crazy Bread at about $3.49 to $3.99 and the Crazy Puffs Crave Combo at about $4.99 are the cheapest options.
When did Little Caesars raise the $5 price?
Franchise owners began raising the price in many markets in the early 2020s as food and labor costs rose.
Prices are typical U.S. prices before tax and can vary by location. Menus Info is not affiliated with any restaurant mentioned. See how we check prices.
