California Pizza Kitchen Menu

  • APPETIZERS
  • CALIFORNIA CLUB CHICKEN SANDWICH
  • CALIFORNIA CLUB TURKEY SANDWICH
  • CALIFORNIA COBB
  • CARAMELIZED PEACH
  • CHINESE CHICKEN
  • CLASSIC CAESAR
  • CRISPY THIN CRUST PIZZAS
  • DESSERTS
  • GLUTEN-FREE PIZZAS
  • GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICH
  • GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH
  • ITALIAN CHOPPED
  • LITE ADVENTURES
  • MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN
  • ORIGINAL HAND TOSSED PIZZAS
  • PASTAS + SPECIALTIES
  • ROASTED VEGGIE
  • SESAME GINGER CHICKEN
  • SHRIMP SCAMPI ZUCCHINI
  • SMALL PLATES
  • Smoked Bacon
  • SOUPS
  • TACOS + SANDWICHES
  • THAI CRUNCH
  • Veggie
  • WALDORF CHICKEN
  • Wraps

Healthy Meal suggestions for California Pizza Kitchen

  • APPETIZERS
  • CALIFORNIA CLUB CHICKEN SANDWICH
  • CALIFORNIA CLUB TURKEY SANDWICH
  • CALIFORNIA COBB
  • CARAMELIZED PEACH
  • CHINESE CHICKEN
  • CLASSIC CAESAR
  • CRISPY THIN CRUST PIZZAS
  • DESSERTS
  • GLUTEN-FREE PIZZAS
  • GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICH
  • GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH
  • ITALIAN CHOPPED
  • LITE ADVENTURES
  • MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN
  • ORIGINAL HAND TOSSED PIZZAS
  • PASTAS + SPECIALTIES
  • ROASTED VEGGIE
  • SESAME GINGER CHICKEN
  • SHRIMP SCAMPI ZUCCHINI
  • SMALL PLATES
  • Smoked Bacon
  • SOUPS
  • TACOS + SANDWICHES
  • THAI CRUNCH
  • Veggie
  • WALDORF CHICKEN
  • Wraps

Visit below restaurant in Coral Gables for healthy meals suggestion.

Visit below restaurant in Coral Gables for healthy meals suggestion.

  • Mirtle P.

    Went here various times while I attended MDC InterAmerican and loved it every single time. The last time I went -- a few years after I graduated from Dade -- the service and food were NOT what it once was. Something that I had loved about this place was the varied menu, but now it's only a shell of what it once was. We ordered the BBQ Chicken Pizza (the "signature dish") and the pizza was fairly burned on the bottom -- not to mention that it took them forever and a half to bring. Now onto the service: the waiter spent more time talking with his coworkers than actually attending us. I know it was a slow day, but that is NO EXCUSE for poor service. I used to love this place, but the quality of the food and service has gone down too much. Won't be coming back.

    (2)
  • Jason G.

    This place is great! I came with my girlfriend the first time and was very surprised by the menu. I thought they would only sell pizza hence the name but I was wrong. I decided to go for some pasta and didn't regret it! It was so tasty and flavorful! Much better than most "mainstream" Italian restaurants! Service was great! About a month later The second time, I went with a group of four and we got seated in about a minute and the restaurant was picking up. I decided to go for a pizza this time. I went with the chicken club pizza and unfortunately it's not what I expected. I was shy to say something to the waitress but my girlfriend edged me on so I decided to say something and told the waitress I wasn't really liking the pizza. Without hesitation she took the pizza and apologized and asked if there was something else I wanted to try and I went with the five-cheese pizza and within a couple of minutes I was eating and wow was it delicious haha! I love it here! Oh and if you park in the garage behind the building, the first hour is free with validation! You can't beat that on miracle mile :)

    (4)
  • Michael J.

    Very enjoyable as usual! Food and service was great! I have been to many different locations and the quality has been consistent. Recommend the white cheese pizza for a change and the grilled veggi salad.

    (4)
  • Ivette R.

    I actually really love this restaurant I like the way it smells and how the food is here.I ordered a Sausage Pizza it was great

    (4)
  • Lyn B.

    Really good place for dinner with friends! the food delicious, waiter super nice!

    (5)
  • Jan N.

    Can't go wrong with the avocado club egg rolls (pink dipping sauce is the best!) and the Thai Chicken pizza (order it thin crust - trust me!). The peanut sauce on the pizza is really good! We also enjoy the focaccia bread. Mmmmm... I do have two bones I have to pick with CPK, though. First, service is sloooow during lunch. Picked up the hubs for his lunch break today, and we ended up waiting an hour and a half for the app, 1 pizza, and our daughter's grilled chicken. This is typical, though, so why I'm surprised - I don't know... Last issue - I could swear that the veggies used to be baked into the pizza. This time around, it seems as if they made the pizza, then threw the bean sprouts, carrots, etc. on top without cooking. Still, this place is a decent spot to grab a bite, but nothing to be blown away by. Beware of the lunch hour!

    (3)
  • Katerina S.

    I'm really not a huge fan of California Pizza Kitchen and I've definitely experienced better. I understand this is a cheap, chain restaurant, but so is the Cheesecake Factory and I rather have one of their pizza's. I know they do frozen entrée's that you could buy at your grocery store but I didn't expect their restaurant to have the same "frozen, out of a carton box" taste. The pizza's were a little too rubbery for my taste. I had their quinoa salad with arugula, which was pretty good, but the dressing seemed too oily without any taste. Perhaps a little vinegar and maybe some herbs would have gone a long way. Overall, I won't be coming here again.

    (2)
  • Big D.

    love the atmosphere here! the lighting is awesome! excellent service and great food! love the spinach dip and the caramel dessert. a good place that is definitely kids and family friendly. hope they can open until late night though.

    (4)
  • Laura S.

    I liked the staff. Our waiter was named Victor. It really sets the tone for a restaurant. It was my birthday and he made it fun and treated our big group well and the food came out in a very timely fashion. The food itself was delicious and one pizza could feed two people who don't eat large portions. I had the pear and Gorgonzola pizza and it was delicious.

    (5)
  • Melissa M.

    Amazing customer service! First time to this location, we had a "first night" waitress situation, without asking the host totally took care of us! And then the manager Jeane, was incredibly nice to us and sat down and talked to us and took care of us. Midway through the meal I wasn't sure i'd go back- by the end of the night i was positive i would!! Thank you for being so good to us, truly compassionate customer service is scarce, but we found it here! The food was delicious, the new spicy chipotle pizza was incredible! (If you're a vegetarian or keep kosher, just leave off the chicken- this pizza has so much flavor you wont even miss it!)

    (5)
  • Jacqueline C.

    On the surface, this is like any other CPK location, but when you become a regular - like my gma - you learn the times to go and the servers to have. During the typical lunch and dinner times, this location is a mess because its on miracle mile, however, go at like 2 or 9 and it's so quite. That's when the regulars come in. Food comes out pretty quick and the servers are all smiles. I recommend the new guac app. And I always order the mushroom pizza, because really? Is there anything better than mushrooms!? Nope. Really, anything is good. Just go during off-hours. It'll be much easier to park too.

    (3)
  • Tania G.

    still a solid four stars! i came for what i know...the four cheese ravioli. and man oh man was it good! i also ordered the focaccia bread from their small cravings menu and it was delish! 4 strips of focaccia bread with an olive oil and parmesan cheese dipping sauce. yummYYYY!!!

    (4)
  • Agnes G.

    Good food, service a little bit slow, but they have the best service ever. Giorgio is the best. Very kids friendly. We will be back.

    (4)
  • Gaby S.

    Came here for lunch, got seated at the bar because the place was really packed. Started with the avocado egg rolls which were awesome, the spinach dip- not so much. Lacked flavor and wasnt the best.. i cant base this review on their pizza because i didnt have any this time around. I will be coming back sometime to have it and then ill update my review based on that. -On a side note, dont come if you're in a rush.. they take long to bring out the food.

    (3)
  • Anjali R.

    My friend had a thin crust jerk chicken pizza which was pretty good. I ordered the creamy garlic fettuccine and it completely sucked ! I've had this fish before at the cpk at sawgrass mills mall and it was absolutely delicious there. The pasta here had absolutely no garlic and the cream sauce was completely watered down and bland. Won't be coming back here.

    (2)
  • Lourdes G.

    Nice place for lunch w the girls. Excellent service. Yummy menu, well priced. Try the Thai crunch salad w avocado. Absolutely delicious!

    (5)
  • Kathryn S.

    I love CPK. I used to go all the time when I lived in Boston, and I was so relieved when they finally opened on that was in South Florida. To start out with I got the spinach artichoke dip which is always delicious. It's one of my favorite spinach artichoke dips around. For my entree I usually go for the grilled chicken caesar sandwich with a side of tortilla soup, but I decided to actually have one of the pizzas this time. Side note: the sandwich and especially the tortilla soup are delectable. I recommend both, and I was really torn between getting the tortilla soup or spinach artichoke dip. This time around, I got the roasted garlic chicken and my friend got the mushroom pepperoni sausage. Both were amazing and both hit the spot. We were too full to have some dessert even though the red velvet cake looked great. Overall, it was a great experience and the food was great too. Next time I go I plan on trying a different type of pizza to see what else CPK has to offer.

    (4)
  • Juan S.

    I have to applaud CPK. They consistently come up with great new dishes and are much more than just pizza, although their pizza is excellent. One high point are their great salads, tasty and nice sized-portions. Also, service is very pleasant here as well. A good lunch or dinner choice in the Gables.

    (4)
  • Andy R.

    If I could give zero stars for service, I would. We were enjoying our dessert, watching the beat game, and they turned it off. A busboy came by, and we asked "what happened to the game??" Busboy has the audacity to say 'nah, we're closed, so you have to leave'. Never in my life have I been treated like this - unbelievable. Someone needs to teach this kid a thing or two about customer service.

    (1)
  • Betty A.

    My boyfriend and I went to a fundraiser last Saturday and we came when the fundraiser was serving desserts. We came a little late. So after we enjoyed the fundraiser we went next door, to CPK to enjoy a simple but whole hearted pizza. We first ordered the Kobe Beef Tacos which was warm and tasty. Then we ordered the Marguerita Pizza. We did not have to wait long. It came in about 7 minutes. Crispy, cheesy and delicious. We had a wonderful time! Washing it down with a couple of lemonade made the trick.

    (4)
  • Keith P.

    I went here today for lunch and got the Thai Crunch salad (I "think" that's the proper name). It was delicious and had a good blend of ingredients. However, I felt the greens could have been fresher. Service was fast, and I only waited about 10 minutes for my food.

    (3)
  • Sal G.

    I crave this pizza! Every time I come I find that I am ordering partially from the selection below: Chicken Dumplings Chipotle Chicken Pizza (no salsa or beans; add serrano peppers) Carne Asada Pizza (no cilantro; add serrano peppers) As one pizza can easily feed at least two people, it is rare that we will get more. Luckily there were four people here this night and so we ordered all of the above. As usual, this chain does it right every time. The flavors that are melded together hit the spot every time. I love the fact that they will customize the pizza as I request. Not a great place for a traditional pizza, but all of the innovative pizzas are something worth trying. The traditional mojito doesn't taste bad, though...

    (4)
  • Leslie S.

    Great place to grab a bit to eat if you work in the Gables. Located one block east of Le Jeune Road on Miracle Mile. I've gone during lunch hour on a business day. Best time to arrive is around noon. After noon, it gets filled up pretty quickly. I haven't ordered anything else other than their Tossed Greens Salad with shrimp and gorgonzola cheese. Not only does it taste great, but it's the healthiest item they have on their menu. Their website has a link and it takes you to a PDF file with Nutrition Facts. I'm very big on keeping control of calories and sodium intake, so this is a huge plus! My co workers have ordered the Avocado Rolls and the Jambalaya. They said they were amazing dishes as well. Service was good. We sat down quickly, items were brought out with good timing. Save your receipt. If you come back within the next two weeks, you get 20% off your next order.

    (4)
  • Matthew O.

    I've been to this CPK a few times and have never been disappointed. I have never been wowed either though. The service is always real good and the food is always OK. There is much better pizza in the area. If you don't like kids, don't go to CPK on the weekends during the day. You would think you are Chucky Cheese or something.

    (3)
  • Rebecca A.

    Went here for a business lunch with a colleague and found that despite being on hoity-toity Miracle Mile, and despite being part of a national chain, this place is pretty good. We started with the spring rolls; you get to choose two flavors and we picked baja and thai. The sauce that comes with the baja was plain marinara, cold, so that was not good. However, my lunch mate knew about the ranchero sauce for another dish and we ordered that instead and it was great. The thai spring rolls were everything you could hope for in terms of flavor palate. I especially liked the peanut sauce for dipping, more sweet than spicy, though. I ordered the half order of the Moroccan Chicken salad, dressing on the side. This was a very good salad with some very interesting ingredients. Dates, butternut squash, and moroccan spice-rubbed chicken breast. It comes with a champagne vinaigrette, which isn't really my speed, so I replaced with a dijon-balsamic instead. I should point out, for all the replacing of sauces and small changes we requested, they were all instantly and easily accommodated by our waiter. For dessert we shared a chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream. This is becoming a rather standard dessert item on many restaurants' menus, and ours was just that: standard. Warm and chocolatey, it was quite good, but certainly not outstanding. Overall, I'd say this place is a great place to go if you find yourself on Miracle Mile for lunch. The menu is incredibly extensive; everyone will find something they want to eat.

    (3)
  • Don P.

    Waited nearly 30 minutes until a waiter came to serve a drink. Manager was ashamed and offered meal for free to win back my confidence. Touché California Pizza, I will return again another time.

    (3)
  • Megan M.

    The chicken club pizza keeps me craving CPK, but I constantly resist the urge to head down there and scarf down this delicious pizza for two reasons: 1. CPK is always crowded. There is always at least a 30 minute wait. No thank you. I've seen this at the Pines location too. I'm not a patient person, and there are plenty of pizza places where I don't have to wait. They won't have the awesome chicken club pizza, but I shouldn't eat it anyways...which brings me to.... 2. CPK is ridiculously unhealthy. The restaurant scores a D+ on Eat This, Not That. I never want to split a pizza there either. I want the whole thing to myself because it's yummy, but I'll be angry later when I step on the scale. So, I avoid it. Their menu is deceiving too because things that seem like they might be healthy options are pretty high calorie meals. Part of this is because they have large portions. I've tried a few other things there, and it's pretty hit or miss on flavor. I think I order the best thing on the menu! But as much as I love the chicken club pizza, I avoid it because I'm not willing to wait forever for a table and spend hours at the gym working off one meal.

    (2)
  • Michelle L.

    California Pizza Kitchen: What a nice surprise on St. Patrick's Day. Beverages from wine to beer were GREEN!! I was definitely pleasantly surprised. The only spot in the whole Gables Street party to be so clever as to do this. Really put me in the St. Patty's Day mood. On to your food... It was the first time I had ever been. The Margarita pizza with mushrooms was excellent and super crispy. The egg rolls, superb! My friends ordered the Tiramisou and it looked amazing. Would love to come back and try other menu items. As for now, I am glad you provided a fantastic setting for my St. Patty's Day celebration. Thanks for the green beer!!

    (4)
  • Rachael H.

    I've been to this place twice and I am totally up for going again and again. The first time I went I had the broccoli and sun dried tomato fusilli and I loved it. They used skinny broccoli (don't know the proper term for it) and it was fantastic. We also had the hummus appetizer which my sister, mother and I scarfed down in seconds practically. Afterwards I had chocolate souffle cake.....DELISH. My sister had the apply crisp, again....DELISH. I can't get enough of the sweet crumbs in it. I actually save those for last because they are so good. The butter cake dessert is also amazing! The next visit I wasn't so hungry so I had the asparagus and arugula salad, which for being a small craving, was a good size for my hunger at the time and it was amazing with the parmesean shavings with the asparagus...OH MY! My boyfriend had the Jamaican Jerk chicken, which was a bit spicy. It had a kick in the back of your throat. Service is also always good. The only bad thing is the usual, horrible Miracle Mile parking.

    (4)
  • Anthony D.

    CPK for me, is like Houston's, P.F. Chang's, Pasta Pomodoro. They are large corporate chain establishments that rarely disappoint. They are always clean, consistent, offer good food at reasonable prices, competent service and contemporary designs. Ate here twice during my recent visit to MIA. Ask for Daniella to wait on you. She is not only very competent and professional, she is a very lovely peach of a waitress!! I'm glad to know this is just steps away from the new digs.

    (5)
  • Stephanie N.

    CPK is good for apps and desserts, but the pizza is just alright. Service is good. As an appetizer we had fried mac and cheese balls which were ok, hummus and pita which was yummy and the avocado rolls which were delicious. For the pizzas, we ordered the white pizza and wild mushroom pizza. I missed the tomato sauce in the mushroom pizza. Don't get me wrong the pizza is good, it is just lacking umph...I don't know there's just nothing special about it. The crust was pretty tasty. Spizzigo is always the way to go for pizza, if you ask me. For dessert,we had the red velvet which was amazing, I definitely recommend it. Our server was very nice, friendly and helpful which made for a good experience. I'd go back, but I'll stick to Spizzigo when I really want good pizza.

    (4)
  • Stephanie A.

    Love this place best white sangria I ever had and butter cake is the best thing on this planet definitely enjoyed the service and prices are great

    (5)
  • Sergio F.

    Sorry Jessica C., I'm going to have to break the pinky promise! I met up with my fellow yelper for an after work dinner / late happy hour. I was fiending for pizza, and we came up with this place. The magic of Yelp is that we're supposed to try a new dish at whatever restaurant we go. You guys know I'm a Hawaiian Pizza addict (probably the only person in Miami who likes it.) Since I like sweet and spicy on my food - and wasn't heading to Joey's - I went for the Thai Chicken Pizza. Plain and simple, it's yummy! The toppings look fresh, the peanut sauce is just right for me, and even without the crushed pepper flakes there is that perfect afterkick of spiciness I look for. So why only four stars..Well, there isn't 4 and half stars, and I have to take them to task for the pizza crust, which was a little on the hard side. I ended up having to eat some pieces Hialeah style :) Not to be overly picky, but the drink refills for my iced tea werre a little slow in coming. The decor was nice, with the perfect amount of lighting. The "pizza box as decorations" added an original and creative touch. (Thanks for pointing the history of the artwork out J.C.) I will definitely be back..there are a few other spicy pizzas I want to try!

    (4)
  • Christina B.

    Been here a couple of times, including last night and I have to say this place is great! Love the location and the restaurant itself is very casual and cozy. Our server, Alex, was AWESOME too. Young guy that was so sweet and attentive. We got the Dynamite Shrimp and Meditteranean Focaccia appetizers (sorry for any misspelling), both were great. Then a 1/2 cheese, 1/2 pepperoni pizza (great as well!) and the Thai Chicken Pizza (AMAZING!). You cannot come here and not try the Thai Chicken Pizza, I am very picky with my food and it was love at first taste for me. Overall, love the place and food and it isn't a very expensive restaurant either which is a +. Will definitely be back!

    (5)
  • Jhon C.

    I love this place! The food and service was great!!! Too bad CPK got rid of their garlic chicken pizza. :( I cant wait to go back again!

    (4)
  • Emily V.

    My, oh MY!! This place completely surprised me! First off, when you pass by it, you cannot imagine that it is actually a big place inside. You can't even fathom it by looking at their pics either! When you step inside, THAT'S when you realize "Damn! This place is pretty big". And snazzy! They've got pretty good beer on draft and for a good price too. They've got an extensive menu, so you might take a while before you decide on anything. We (the bf and I) chose the avocado egg rolls (not to be confused with the avocado egg rolls from Cheesecake Factory). I thought they would be sub-par to those in the Cheesecake Factory. I was wrong. They were equally delish!!! For the entree, I chose the jerk chicken pizza and my bf chose the bbq chicken pizza. YUM!!! Both were amazing! Very good pizza!! The service was excellent. Our waitress was quick and attentive. We were delighted to find, yet another, pizza place that had really good pizza. They have a ton of other food and I am very curious to try it all out!!

    (4)
  • Tatyana C.

    I can never get tired of California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). I have been going to CPK for years with my bestie Jessica C. And thanks to her I have discovered a place that keeps me coming back. I have celebrated my birthday here and other major accomplishments in my life #DontJudgeMe... I basically order the same things every time I go.. Strawberry Lemonade: It is VERY tart, so if you don't love your lemons sour DO NOT ORDER. Spinach and artichoke dip: Steaming hot and extra creamy, just how I like it. Garlic Cream Fettuccine: You can add Chicken or shrimp; I just add Sun Dried tomatoes... Super Yummy Butter Cake: I add Ice Cream... THIS IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE DESERT EVERRRRRRRRRRR.... I could go to CPK just for this desert. The service is great and the staff is really friendly. Another reason I love CPK, they are kid friendly but you won't see any kids running around. For some reason CPK kids are well behaved. I love CPK!

    (5)
  • Janay M.

    As I type this review my screen is getting dirty on my phone. Why you ask? Well because my server never brought any napkins to our table even when the pizzas we ordered arrived. I understand it's lunch hour here but the place wasn't that packed that my server could get away with walking past my table at least 4 time without so much of a " hey you guys ok ?" On to the food the pizza I ordered was the toastada with steak. It came fully loaded with steak, lettuce, tomatoes, and some little noodle strips. The size and taste where fair for the price. And they came out at a reasonable amount of time. My only complaint about this place was the service. I'd hate to be here on a Friday or Saturday night if this is just what it's like on a Wednesday afternoon.

    (3)
  • Gregory N.

    We used to eat at CPK when travelling in some other city. It was new, creative and interesting. Now it's in the Gables, we hardly go there. After a visit this week, we all thought we should come here more often. The folks in corporate in charge of the menu make good decisions. They have added new pizza and salad items and they have a whole new pasta section. The pizzas are pretty good, designed for one person (not for the whole table to share) and the salads are always stellar. My son and I shared a Roasted Vegetable Salad and a Works Pizza. Wife and other son had a pizza and sis-in-law had an entree with a salad. All liked their food very much. Here's a tip...you must order the Chicken Avocado Egg Roll appetizer! It is mouth wateringly delicious. The place is also clean and airy. The interior design is smart and well-lit, as good as it gets for corporate "hospitality" design.

    (4)
  • kryssy l.

    Placed an order to go for the Chicken piccata -- needless to say the top of the chicken was presentable so I left to eat my meal on the beach. It was quite a surprise when I cut the chicken open the bottom of the chicken was burnt--- gross. I was able to salvage half of the chicken pieces ( yes all pieces of the chicken was burnt ) I called the restaurant to inform the manager- I received an apology, option to drive all the way from south beach to coral gables ( that wasnt happening ) so the next offer was a for a gift card- i opted for the gift card.That was nice of them --- too bad that was May 2012- I never received the gift card. How sweet I accept an offer and they didn't complete their end. Sure it's December and the post is overdue. I though about going to CPK again for dinner the other night but since they forgot about me, I decided to return the favor and forget about them.

    (1)
  • Vanessa H.

    I've been going to CPKs since I was a kid. I *always* get the thai crunch salad and thai chicken pizza (usually split with someone else.) I have tried a number of appetizers, salads, pizzas and desserts and I will say that everything is pretty tasty. I gave it three stars only because it is a chain and I can tell that the quality of the food has gone down over the years. This is the case with chains that expand quickly and focus more on mass production and making money than maintaining food quality. I go here every now and then, but I would much rather go to a locally owned pizza place.

    (3)
  • Rebecca C.

    I love LOVE love the frozen pizzas so when this place opened, I was first to go! Pros: the restaurant is so nicely decorated and kind of fancy looking inside (i really like it), the food and pizzas are great!, happy hour! ($5 mini-pizzas), try the apple sangria - it was great. Cons: expensive, some of my favorites taste the same frozen, sometimes a long wait, paying for a metered parking. I think I'd definitely go back here again but with so many other great pizza places, it's so hard to choose and somehow I always end up choosing a place closer to South Miami.

    (4)
  • Gustavo A. L.

    Like other reviewers, I had a preconceived notion of what to expect from this place judging by their frozen pizzas and their airport fast food joint - both of which are pretty dismal. Additionally, we visited this place in Schaumburg, Illinois about 10 years ago, way before they came to So Fla and found it to be quite BLAH ... Understandably we never returned - UNTIL NOW - This place is just around the corner from my office and what great option it is... their salads are creative and outright wonderful - go for the half portions, its more than enough - Their wide array of choices in the pizza menu is bound to produce something that will delight you - I have tried five different pizzas so far and they have not disappointed yet. Reasonably priced - took one star of due to S L O W service... but I am sure that with time they will get it right. Check this place out folks - it is worth you dime.

    (3)
  • William S.

    The last 2 times I've been here I've been served room temperature pizza. Tonight we asked if they had any non-alcoholic beer. They said yes. 5 minutes later the answer was no. The last time I was there I ordered a Mojito. I had to wait 'til one of the waiters ran to Publix--they had no mint. I give this restaurant a year before it closes.

    (2)
  • Christine P.

    I've been going to CPK for years (even before they opened their Coral Gables location). Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon after running errands on the Mile. We were seated rather quickly, and the service (and our server Daniella) was great and very attentive. Split the spinach dip (yumm - but needs more chips), and I ordered a half CPK Cobb and my friend ordered The Works pizza, with some alterations. I wasn't impressed by my salad. Everything was chopped so small, it kinda got lost in the lettuce and then just disappeared in flavor as well. I've been on a Cobb salad run lately... and this was not high up there. I will note tho that my favorite, favorite item from their menu are the avocado eggrolls - but my friend is not an avocado fan, so we didn't order this time around (I wasn't in the mood to eat the whole dish on my own). Next time will stick to the pizza. That's what I get for ordering salad at a pizza place.

    (3)
  • Carla L.

    The last time I had been to one, I had not been impressed and had absolutely no inclination to return. Someone (my dear hubby) recommended the place and we were in Coral Gables last night so I went back - I am willing to give second chances. I was pleasantly surprised, our waiter was SUPER attentive, it almost made me want to order more just because he was that good at up selling. Unlike my husband, I didn't think that the service was super slow, it wasn't zippy but the salad did come out pretty quickly. I got the chance to choose EVERYTHING we were going to eat so I chose a grilled Japanese veggie salad (I am butchering the names of these dishes by the way, but you will know it when you see the menu) and a Tandoori Mango Chicken Pizza. Both were really tasty, very good - the presentation quite nice. My man, was a little skeptical of the Pizza but ended up really enjoying it. I loved it. The sweetness of the Mango was fantastic with the light sprinkling of the cheese. The salad had roasted veggies and I am a sucker for grilled/roasted corn. YUMMY! The 1/2 portion was plenty as an appetizer for two and we also shared the pizza. Portions were perfect. I would definitely recommend it and will be returning very soon as I am a salad freak and am not often pleasantly surprised as I was here! **Update.. we went back for a very late lunch. In a place where there are approximately 40 tables, and at that time only 8 were taken, it was pretty bad that we didnt get our food until a full hour later. There were 4 people in the cooking area, 8 waiters and one bartender. Not cool to take so long and do NOT tell me that it was because you have to cook the pizza, because I make my own pizza crust from scratch and it does not take an hour to cook, and I am sure they have it prepared ready to cook. Otherwise the service was good, the delay was the kitchens fault.

    (4)
  • Cherine A.

    I'm not new to CPK, but apparently a lot of my co-workers are. We came here a few weeks ago and had to wait a bit for a table (granted, we had about 10 people). I'm a pizza purist (doesn't that sound better than just saying I'm picky?), so on this particular trip I ordered a plain cheese pizza. Others were far more adventurous than me, but everyone enjoyed their orders. On my next visit, I got the thin crust version (which obviously means less dough, yet you pay $1.50 more for it), which was pretty good but had an odd, chewy consistency. It didn't reheat well the next day in the toaster oven, so I'll stick with their traditional crust from now on.

    (3)
  • Nydia M.

    Tried this place out on a Saturday night and to my surprise, we didn't even have to wait for a table (thank you, Miamians for staying home on a rainy night!) The pizzas were great and almost big enough for two. My only complaint was our waitress being a tad slow and the lady sitting next to me with the craziest walking-into-the-wind-plastic-surgery-face you will ever see. They have a separate entrance on Salzedo for take-out orders.

    (4)
  • Madeline M.

    Last night was my third time in CPK and I have to say it's growing on me. I've tried the Korean BBQ tacos, the Avocado Egg Rolls, the Spinach dip, the Red Sangria, the Strawberry Mojito, the Jamaican Jerk Pizza, the Thai Chicken Pizza, the Chipotle Chicken Pizza (apparently I like chicken on my pizza?), and the Butter Cake. It's all been very good. The Small Cravings menu is pretty interesting and we liked the Korean tacos. The Avocado Egg Rolls and the Spinach Dip are out of this world. The Egg Rolls are pretty up there as my favorite right now. The avocado chunks are delicious and well-sized. I've liked all three pizzas I've tried equally. The Red Sangria was WAY better than I thought it would be. Very fruity. The strawberry mojito is dangerously deceptive. And the fresh strawberries instead of strawberry puree are a nice plus. The butter cake is sinful with ice cream. Oh god it's delicious. I can't afford to eat here all of the time, but every now and then it's a nice treat. The cocktails are overpriced and I honestly probably won't do that again. But the food? Worth every penny. The boyfriend and I usually order one appetizer and one pizza and we can usually do one dessert too. This is the best way to keep it affordable. A couple of times servers have tried discouraging this telling us the pizzas are really meant for one person or asking more than once if that's all we want. I've had awesome service to average service and that includes the one time I had a Sprite dumped on top of me by a waiter.

    (4)
  • Rob L.

    Foods not bad, but the service was terrible. The kid did the least amount possible to make sure we had a decent experience. I had ordered wine and an appetizer to enjoy before the pizza, however the wine came out with the pizza and the appetizer came out after I finished my pizza.

    (2)
  • Dana D.

    In order to avoid confusion, I chose the first pizza on menu(mushroom). It was great, must return sober for confirmation. Avoid unnecessary wait and get a spot at the rear bar.

    (3)
  • Rick V.

    For those, like my friend, who need gluten free and like pizza, it is here. I had Jambalaya over pasta for $15.50. Not bad even though it tasted more like a jerk seasoning was used. The other two guests had pizza (about 10") size. $12.25 and $10.75. We split a Field Green salad for $11.75. 2 glasses of wine $15.00. For what you got, it was all over priced, but it being located in Coral Gables, Fl. this is what you get. Parking can be difficult, on street with meters that only take change. I guess the best thing about this place is the availability of some gluten free dishes.

    (3)
  • Zonia Z.

    I used to go to this place for lunch. I moved so it is not that close anymore The staff is very helpful and friendly. The whole wheat pizza with two kinds of pepper and goat cheese is delicious! and they have these egg rolls which are delicious and super flavorful! I super recommend this place.

    (4)
  • Gus M.

    Out of the 5 to 7 times I've ventured into CPK, their service has been mediocre. Only once did I feel that the service was excellent, and my waiter was refilling my water continuously and always asking if I needed anything else. I wish I could remember his name to give him props, but unfortunately, I do not. Their avocado egg rolls are amazing. Here are the pizzas I've tried: BBQ Chicken with Applewood Smoked Bacon Jamaican Jerk Chicken The Works Thai Chicken Wild Mushroom Goat Cheese with Roasted Peppers Sicilian Margherita Out of all of these, my two favorites that I could get over and over are the Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Sicilian. The Jamaican Jerk Chicken includes grilled and spiced chicken breast with spicy sweet 'Caribbean' sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Topped with applewood smoked bacon, mild onions, roasted red & yellow peppers and green onions. So flavorful with a spicy kick, don't miss out on this one. The Sicilian consists of a spicy marinara sauce with sweet Italian sausages, spicy Capicola ham, julienne salami, fontina, with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Topped with fresh oregano and basil. Also noteworthy about this one is that it comes on a nice thin crust. I think you can sub any pizza to be on thin crust, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I've sampled some of their other stuff, but the pizza and avocado egg rolls are what I crave the most. The service needs to step it up though. They're nice enough, but SLOWWW. Especially during the lunch hours.

    (4)
  • Our P.O V.

    All I have to say is that if I could eat their Bacon Avocado Rolls every day, I would! I am obsessed! My boyfriend says it's an OK place because he only remembers going once (about 5 years ago), and doesn't really remember the rolls, but I have gone there several times for lunch with my friend and we are HOOKED!!! The rolls are fresh and hot when they arrive with a choice of ranch dipping sauce or a southwestern one which leans more to the spicy taste. They also have the BBQ Chicken salad.... O.M.G! I'm big on salads and specially those that mix it up-to the max power, but this is just out of this world delicious! Every time I go for lunch it's usually around 1-2pm so I JUST beat the lunch crowd and am seated immediately! They're pizza is also yummy offering a wide variety of toppings to accommodate just about every taste! The ambiance is great and the people there are just very happy to work there!!! I really enjoy this place and would highly recommend to anyone with an open mind!! Another plus is that when you sign up for their email coups they send you really cool deals!! They also sometimes have games going on where you're given a scratch off after every purchase and the scratch offs vary from 10% off you're meal, to $500. I won twice a 10% off and bought myself the rolls! It was the gift that kept on giving!!

    (5)
  • Lanie R.

    So I FINALLY ate CPK! I ordered take out so I can only give you my feedback on the take out service. It was well organized and service was efficient from the call to the in restaurant pick up. The order was completley correct and they nicely seperated the hot food from the cold food in order to not spoil any. The food was yumm yumm good.

    (4)
  • Ricardo B.

    Great salads and outstanding pizzas...the menu is extensive: think Cheesecake Factory but with tiny print!! LOL Consistently good food, service was friendly and courteous too. I had the cobb salad and was very happy. Clean, good prices.

    (4)
  • Jessica C.

    I'm a total regular here. It's in the heart of Coral Gables and conveniently right around the corner from my job. It's fairly priced considering it's in the Gables and super kid friendly. Their menu has great variety and I love that they encourage to be adventurous. Last week I tried their hummus which was not up to par and I switched it for my favorite appetizer. I'm totally addicted to their tortilla soup and avocado egg rolls! I really haven't experienced a problem with the service or wait time, I always go back for more. The parking situation isn't the best, but I always park in the garage behind it and pay $3 or less (Sundays parking is free) as most hispanics say, it's "bueno, bonito y barato" (good, pretty and cheap!) I heart CPK!!

    (5)
  • Katherine M.

    I came for lunch during the week. First of all, it is not a quick meal because the service is rather slow. Also, the food itself was not up to my standards. I had a salad and it was just okay. I was expecting more. I will not be back anytime soon. There are so many better restaurants in the Gables.

    (2)
  • Karina G.

    Came here to eat before a play at the Actor's Playhouse. The wait just to get water should have been a sign of what was to come. The waitress took forever to just introduce herself and even longer to drop off 3 waters. The food took forever. Out waitress cared more about where she knew my friend then my rushed order. To top it off, our food was cold and tasteless. I am highly disappointed.

    (3)
  • R N.

    Overwhelmed by the many great options on the menu, we decided to share smaller orders as a way to sample the offerings. From the appetizer, through the Asian salad, into the Tostada Pizza and wrapping it up with the Thai spaghetti.... Amazing! Unfortunately we could not sample the deserts. CPK does a great job of offering a menu loaded with a vast variety of options. If you love salads and pizza or pastas, then you will find something different you'll love. The restaurant offers quality well known wines. The food quality is good, and the service was great. I'm looking to try the cheeseburger pizza next!

    (4)
  • Benjamin Z.

    CPK is hit or miss. Tried the guac tonight. It was brown but before the server brought it to us at the bar they noticed the non-freshness and told us that they were going to make a fresh batch. They also took it off our bill. Next we had The Works pizza and it was pretty solid. I've had the avacado egg rolls before and they are amazing. Just be prepared to have an upset stomach by the time you get home that a little trip to the bathroom will cure. Not kidding.

    (3)
  • Heidi A.

    I had them cater for my wedding at Tropical Park. They showed up on time, the order was correct, and everything was perfect. They brought their own tables and heaters for the pasta. They also brought plenty of plates, cutlery, serving utensils, sauces, and stuff haha. They showed up on time to pick up their stuff and they were quick, efficient, and friendly.

    (5)
  • Jennifer R.

    The birthday girl wanted CPK for lunch, so we went for lunch. The food was fine but it seemed like my honey wheat BBQ chicken pizza was significantly smaller than my friends' pizzas and the service was a bit slow. It was fine b/c me and another girl shared the Apple Crisp dessert, very awesome... The "fun" part was the check, out waiter had the most difficult time splitting the check 6 ways, I think he almost had a heart attack. He had to come back to the table to re-figure out who ordered what b/c he'd lost track and was sweating profusely. He was even taken off the floor b/c it took him about 30 min to figure out the check. For the trouble we had, the manager didn't even come by the apologize for the inconvenience. Side note, CPK should really put the nutritional info on their website.

    (2)
  • Alex L.

    What can I say about CPK, but that it's consistently good food. They offer a wide selection of food to please any picky eater and they are a very family friendly restaurant. My family and I have never had a bad meal yet. Our favorites range from the Tuscan Hummus, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Asparagus Soup for Apps to the Original BBQ Chicken Salad, Steak/Fish Tacos and Chicken Milanese. And of course, the pizzas! Our son especially loves the Vanilla Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream with M&M's and extra cherries. Special thanks to our favorite server Eric for always doing a great job!

    (4)
  • Sarah S.

    I love CPK, while they are known for their pizzas, what I come here for is the salads. The original BBQ chopped chicken sald is the bomb, and occassionaly they have a miso lump crab salad that is also good. The service is alright, slow at times, water service is slow, and occassionally the hostess will make you wait for a table even though there are empty tables.

    (3)
  • Kelly O.

    3.5 stars I know, I know, it's a chain, gasp! But it's a good one. I am obsessed with their miso seafood salad. I have it almost every time I come after a friend of mine introduced me to it. The pizzas are good and I really enjoy their whole wheat honey crust. Also, they have red velvet cake (it's not the best I"ve ever had but it is good) and that to me is important. I love red velvet and almost no restaurants in Miami ever serve it.

    (3)
  • Robert J.

    CPK is fairly consisten, so we continue to patronize them in various locations. This place did not measure up however. Same exact dishes we have ordered at other CPK's, but these missed the mark considerably. Not horrible, but not up to the usual standards. And the service was abyssmal so say the least. We arrived about 4:30P & "all" 4 booth in front of the bar were covered in dirty dishes from previous customers, as were 2-3 tables in the dining room. And when we left an hour later not a single one of the dirty tables had been cleaned off. Where is the bus boy? More importantly, where is the Manager. The place seemed to be devoid of professional management.

    (3)
  • pamela a.

    The manager Richard was great the night I went there. always walking around and trouble shooting. My wine was off so he had a new bottle opened and delivered himself. another table was having a problem and he took care of it very successfully. KUdos!!!!

    (4)
  • Stephanie R.

    I went here yesterday with my brother after a Just The Funny Improv show, I will start off by saying it was a very good way to end the night. The California Pizza Kitchen is decked out in decor, art deco lamps hang from the ceiling to set a dim and very tranquil ambiance. There is music playing at an appropriate level which plays all the best hits of a wide range of genres. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food, oh the food, very good! We ordered the Garlic Cheese Focaccia with Checca as an appetizer. The bread was delicious, very soft and fluffy, the diced tomatoes that accompanied them were also delightful. I ordered the WIld Mushroom Pizza, I love mushrooms so of course I was in heaven, I think i even saw the walls starting to move around. My brother called the cheese "cocaine fluffy" if that makes any sense to you good.. or not so good. We ordered the Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae and it didn't disappoint. The tab came out to about 50 bucks, my brother ordered pizza as well. This place is missing one star because although I was impressed with the layout and the food was pretty good, it wasn't amazing or too out of the ordinary. I would definitely go again and recommend it to others but it wasn't 5 star material. Hope this helps!

    (4)
  • Cecile S.

    I'm not very impressed by this restaurant. When you first walk in it feels like an upscale dennys. The service wasn't terrible but our waiter kept asking us if we were ready to order when we were obviously studying the menu pretty intensely. Nothing jumped out at me. The food selection was average. We ended up ordering the 3 type spring rolls which were pretty tasty. My favorite were the Asian spring rolls that came with peanut dressing. The Greek side plate we ordered tasted fresh but was too small to share. The prices are high and the food taste commercial. Wouldn't choose this place over the other great restaurants the Gables has to offer.

    (3)
  • Sophia S.

    Great salad and service Thank u Sophia

    (5)
  • Torrey R.

    Good bye diet... HELLOOO Pizza! I frequent this place for their lack of giving me a second glance when I ask for tons of stuff on my pizza. I like everything except those little fish. They're happy to throw everything on, toss it in the oven and serve it up for me just the way I like it. They do have pasta, appetizers and some darn fine deserts on the menu for the more diverse people out there too. For anyone who's never been to a California Pizza Kitchen, they serve up a variety of almost personal / almost sharing size pizza of better quality than average pizza shop. Now go forth and chow one down! Yum!

    (4)
  • Cristy M.

    I'll give you that it's Labor Day. However, there's no excuse for remembering that you forgot what one of three of our party ordered over twenty minutes after we placed our orders or looking at my glass of water and going "Oh, I'll bring you some more water" and not coming back to refill said empty water glass for ten minutes. The food was regular CPK which is OK, at best. I'm not a fan of the menu. I feel it lacks authenticity. I mean, yeah, "traditional" items like, say, Kung Pow spaghetti (SUPER traditional) and Mediterranean something or others on "traditional pizza-pita bread?" Ok. Consistent 3 stars from previous visits (based on the food)...2 is giving a bit much for our service today. And that's unfortunate.

    (2)
  • Lisa Marie A.

    I've been here a couple of times for lunch and was never really blown away, thought it was "allright" but my offical last visit here was this past weekend as i officially deemed this place as unworthy in my book. Everytime i've gone here the service has be SLLLLLOOOOOWWWWW. The first time i went, i blamed it on the waiter. The second time i went, i figured it was because my party was about 8 people and he just couldnt handle it. This last time i went, it was just 3 of us and STILL SLOW!. The staff is always too busy to pay attention to us. Not sure why, as this place was pretty empty. The pizza was very cold and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. Im sure it was, and the waiter just never noticed. We took 2 1/2 hours to eat here, and all we ordered were two pizzas and a couple glasses of water. There's no excuse to take such a long time to make pizza. If Dominoes can make pizza and deliver it in under 30 minutes, then there's no reason why CPK cant do the same in less than 30 minutes. I say- skip it unless you want to eat cold pizza and waste 3 hours of your life listening to cheesy 90's music in the background.

    (2)
  • Patsy K.

    Good.... But overrated.

    (3)
  • Josy P.

    This is my go to pizza place. I'm obsessed with their avocado club egg rolls. They are out of this world. I always get the Greek pizza, but honestly all the pizzas I've tried have been amazing. Service is not bad and there is barely any wait time. It's great for lunch or for dinner.

    (5)
  • Angel D.

    This place is surprisingly good. My hubbie and I went with a big group and ordered a bunch of different things to try. I loved their mac and cheese and dynamite shrimp appetizer, they are truly dynamite :) Also tried the beef tacos, which were truly enjoyable... and a couple of different pizzas. The service was also outstanding. I'm definitely be going back.

    (5)
  • Megan S.

    This place had great pasta, great pizza and great tea! This is a lunch and dinner favorite. Their spinach is THE BEST! Highly recommended!

    (5)
  • Diana H.

    Is there anything that doesn't taste good on their menu? I'm even a fan of their boxed pizza which you can find in the refrigerated aisle of your local supermarket. I love their lemonades and appetizers. Desserts are all delicious. On slow days service is slow and on busy days service is fast, how strange, but the waiters like to lounge around when there aren't that many people dining. I love this place for a good lunch, if you haven't tried it, you must.

    (4)
  • Elizabeth Z.

    For a time I was a little obsessed with this place. The four cheese ravioli is some of the best I've ever had & the service never disappoints. There's something special that draws me to CPK besides the delicious food & I think it has something to do with the layout of the restaurants/warm lighting. No matter how crowded it is, the atmosphere never feels hectic or hurried. I love coming here & I'd visit more often if there were more locations in Miami.

    (5)
  • Brittany E.

    LOVE this place! Just recently moved to the Gables from Kendall, and its a great place to go when you don't want to 'dress up'.. or you can go 'dressed up'.. whichever... And very kid friendly.. nice bar... good food. I even lost my debit card there, and they kept it for me for 2 days, until i realized it was missing! =D

    (5)
  • luis s.

    YES! CPK is my second favorite franchise pizza spots. They are famous for their bbq chicken pizza, and it's for a reason. WOWzers it's DELISH. The appetizers are good as well with a wide variety. They have small appetizers and regular as well. The pizza is an individual pie 10inch. Which serves well when with friends you can order a few pies and share.

    (4)
  • Tati N.

    The pizzas are very tasty and they have such a variety, which is good for me because I like trying something new every time I come here. I loved loved loved every pizza I've had from this place except the shrimp scampi pizza, which was not bad, but just so-so (the flavor was a bit off). However, I think they recently took it off the menu because the last time I came here, I didn't see it there. As for the service, this particular CPK is a bit on the slow side, but the wait was not unbearably long and none of the servers ever gave me a hard time. Overall great food!

    (5)
  • Morgan C.

    being in the Gable alot during the week for business i frequent this restaurants in the area . this place was a favorite of my Mother who passed away so i try to visit once in a while. i went this time with my boss and co workers in our lunch break. the staff was courtious but the wait was so long for everything. i like the fod dont get me wrong , good sandwiches and pasta and pizza, but the wait kills this place. i have complained befor but it goes to deaf ears. i feel bad that we didnt even get a refill onour drinks the entire time we were there. now this is a large corporation , they can affors more help or more quality managers or both speacially during lunch in Coral Gbales every restaurant is prepare for this. too bad the manager here just doesnt care wont go back. the stars are for the food by the way.

    (2)
  • Jason R.

    I hadn't been to a CPK since I was a freshmen in college, so I was a bit nervous about lunch here, but I knowing that my mom is a super picky eater, i knew we wouldn't go somewhere sub par. The first thing that caught my eyes was how cheap the beer are, $3 for a bud light. This was mind blowing haha. So we decided to split the Sicilian thin crust pizza and a house salad (which isn't on the he menu). The pizza was good but I would consider it more of a foccacia bread with toppings than actual pizza, The salad was more than enough for two people to share. The service was good my glass of iced tea was never empty and neither was my glass of water. Considering this place is a chain the food was good and so was the service. Would I go back? Probably not, not because of a bad experience or bad food but I just prefer to dine at local establishment, than major chains.

    (4)
  • R.c. K.

    Our third time here. Love the Avocado Egg Rolls appetizer. Wild Mushroom pizza is excellent.

    (4)
  • Madelyn F.

    Looking for a quick bite to eat, I walked into CPK. The service was okay and the food was mediocre, at best. Had the avocado chicken rolls as an app. and had "the works" pizza, which is topped with pepperoni,sausage and veggies. I wasn't wowed or even interested, really. So I wont be going back.

    (2)
  • bridget s.

    I've been here twice in the last week. Friday for lunch i had fish tacos and saturday night i ended up there again (because there was a wait at randazzo's) with my boyfriend and grandmother and had the chance to try their pizza, cheese ravioli with mushrooms, and strawberry cheesecake. Everything is pretty good but not absolutely amazing. The place is big and the service was pretty good but it's definitely a chain kind of environment. I'd recommend it for lunch or a casual dinner.

    (4)
  • Jeanet R.

    I've defitntly a fan. I've been back several times and keep bringing people to try it each time. Their mango tea was really good and the avocados rolls were divine. The pizza itself was yummy I liked the one with honey wheat crust

    (4)
  • Joseph P.

    Well if you read my other review, you would see I don't like travelling to Broward all too often. So I was ecstatic to hear they were opening a CPK down here in Dade. Previously, you had to travel all the way to Pembroke Lakes Mall to have CPK, but with the location in Coral Gables, that is no longer necessary. I try and have a different pizza everytime I go there even though I am a creature of Habit. I guess my only complaint is that their raspberry iced tea tastes too much like syrup and not enough like raspberry.

    (5)
  • Jacob C.

    I love this place...it's always a good atmosphere, great food and great service. I have yet to be let down by them. A few of my personal fav's are the white pizza, the bar-b-q chicken pizza. It's also a great place to get some quick take out. They have this caramel apple thingy for dessert that's a party in your mouth!!

    (5)
  • Jackie G.

    everything i've had here has been good, but honestly i have yet to be wowed. the drinks i've had here have been tasty- well made, sweet, and strong. the pizzas have been delicious but nothing out of this world. the other food has been pretty mediocre. the soup here is actually very good. the service is great, every waiter i've had here has been very friendly and helpful. the decor is bright and cheerful which aides in creating a very nice atmosphere. if you're looking for an affordable, casual, and simple place to eat at on miracle mile maybe stop in and maybe it'll be better for you. as for me, i think i'll stop by john martin's next time. sorry CPK, you're just a 3 starred "A-OK."

    (3)
  • Alexis Y.

    I had the frozen pizzas then a friend of mine went to Vegas and said CPK was the bomb! The favorite of the night was the carne asada pizza. I went to the restaurant in the Gables and have to say it was pretty good. The carne asada pizza comes with a verde sauce on the side and the pizza itself has a little spicy kick thats just right. The meat is tender and well seasoned and the cheese, again, just right. There were no left overs that night.

    (3)
  • Robert C.

    If you have kids and are on the mile, and want something cost efficient and fun for them, this is definitely the place for you. However, if you have more serious cravings, then avoid this place. I am not a fan, and I ve never been a fan. Though, I must say I like their thai salad, that is sadly the only thing I really like about them. Their service is terrible, and their food is no bueno at all. Perhaps, I just like the Diavola way too much down at Spri's, or I simply can not justify eating there after being spoiled by Ana Capri, or perhaps its the fact that whenever I ve ordered pizza at CPK, its always felt like I am eating microwaveable food. I am not sure, I can not really pin point it, its just never been appealing to me. CPK has always been very bland, sort of like a rather large Gables Diner or Denny's. One link above the restaurant food chain, right above fast food. Too many selections and far too much mish mesh of things on the menu. Some taste good, most simply do not appeal to me.

    (1)
  • cindy w.

    This California-chain finally makes its debut in the 305 to a packed house on the Saturday night I was here. Judging by that alone, I'd say that the Gables crowd was excited to see this west-coast eatery addition. It definitely adds a much needed moderately priced eatery in the Gables swank dining options. Ortanique, expensive. Houstons? Expensive. Benihanas? Puhleaazee... The only thing I had to judge the California Pizza Kitchen was their HORRIBLE frozen pizzas (I tried the diasterous thai pizza) but my friends lulled me here. I am glad that I did come, the nicely decorated joint served up some decent grub tho' I wasn't THAT impressed by their pizza but it did offer some inventive combinations. This is what I had: grilled vegetable salad, fresh tomato, basil, garlic pizza. I really liked the salad, I say it might have been better then the pizza. From the diners' tables, I saw some good looking dishes so I'll probably head back in this area if I'm in it to do some shopping etc.

    (4)
  • Liz T.

    i've done cpk on a few occasions when i was living in the gables. it's not bad, but i've only tried the pizza and i usually don't go off the menu (i like to make my own). making your own has confused one or two people there before (not sure why, but whatever). i like the super thin crust pizzas better than their regular crust. and unless there's a ton of toppings, they usually can make whatever you want on the thin crust. i forget what it's called, but it's tasty. when they first opened, they didn't have delivery. i no longer live in the area and i'm not sure if they deliver now... but if they don't, they should.

    (3)
  • Mika K.

    as soon as this place opened in coral gables i went... i'm a pizza lover... i saw the brick oven and i was happy... i orderd an appetizer, like an avocado roll and it wasn't bad. when my pizza arrived... i thought that they were kidding me. very hard tu cut, very chewy like a pizza flavour chewing gum, the tomato was acid and the mozzarella was not mozzarella. if you go to buy a frozen pizza and you make it home es better.... trust me! how can people define it pizza!?!?

    (1)
  • Ari N.

    I really like CPK and this one has good service and food when it's not extremely packed. I have actually been to this location when they have run out of pizza. I went there last night and it was very good. Our waitress Kass was very attentive and friendly. She was quick to greet us, take our order, and follow up. We got the avocado club egg rolls, the Thai spring rolls, two pizzas and dessert. Everything was cooked well and came out quick. I was even able to get a Bud Light tallboy. That made me happy, though I did not receive a paper bag for my beer. Oh well. Overall, very good restaurant.

    (4)
  • Melanie B.

    Highlight was our server Striker! He was super attentive, gave a variety of recommendations when I didn't know what I wanted, and was funny to boot. He made jokes and drew a dog on my to-go box (doggy bag!!) when i come back I will most definitely see if he's working! The food was great and came out right away. We had the chicken dumplings to start, which were tasty and had a little "hotness" to them (but don't worry, not spicy! I have no tolerance for that and found these delightful). We had the 4 cheese ravioli and pesto pasta, which were both full of flavor. We ended with the Belgian chocolate soufflé for dessert. It didn't come out as warm as I'd hoped but that didn't keep the taste hidden. It was still delicious. It comes on top of a vanilla bean cream, which is the perfect moist texture needed to the soufflé. Over all, great experience. Will be back soon :)

    (5)
  • Jorge C.

    This has been the worst experience I ever had on any of their locations we waited for more than 15 minutes for our waiter to come which never happen, so we decided to leave and lady that showed us to our table asked your server never came and looked at who appeared to be the manager. Anyhow not a good example of customer service and recovery. I think it's important to notice that the restaurant wasn't full at that moment. Esta ha sido la peor experiencia que e tenido en una de sus locaciones esperamos más de 15 minutos para que el mesero nos atendiera lo que no ocurrió, por lo que decidimos irnos en ese momento la señora de la puerta nos pregunto si no nos habían atendido y miro a quién parecía ser el gerente. Sin embargo no es un buen ejemplo de servicio al cliente nunca de recuperación de un error, es importante destacar el restaurante no se encontraba lleno par ese momento.

    (1)
  • James B.

    The 3 rating is based on overall experience; including food and service. I wanted to give 2 stars (" Meh. I've experienced better") but i felt a 2 rating would be a bit harsh. We did not have a bad experience but nothing was really wowing. We ordered: - One of their flavors of summer cocktails: The strawberry mojito This was the best order that night. Tasted awesome and had a good amount of alcohol. -Spicy fennel sausage and poblano flatbread- It had sausage and mozzarella. It was alright. It was rather small, a bit light on ingredients, and the edges lacked ingredients. 2 or 3 out of 5.... I'll average out to 2.5 out of 5 -Habanero carnitas pizza The pizza had pork and cilantro and a pesto sauce. It came with a really spicy sauce on the side. I do eat spicy and I used the sauce some, but it was a bit overpowering. I can easily see someone not used to eating spicy foods wanting nothing with that spicy side sauce. It did have a decent portion of pork which I liked, and the cilantro complemented the dish well. I would rate the pizza a 3 or 4 out of 5, I'll compromise with a 3.5 out of 5. -Four cheese ravioli The portion for the ravioli was rather small... for ~$16 I expected more. The flavors were average, nothing inspiring. A true 3 out of 5. I don't think I'd come back... not that they're awful, but there are so many other good food options that I don't feel compelled to come back. Would't really recommend this place unless you're invited to come or have an obligation to try out this place.

    (3)
  • Jennifer P.

    I've been to this location twice and each time was a different experience. The first time (about 3 weeks ago) the restaurant wasn't too busy and service was great, can't complain. The second time (this past Saturday) around it was a busy afternoon. We were seated a few minutes after walking in and shortly after our sever came by to introduce himself. He asked for our drink orders and starters. Our appetizer came out before our drinks so the person who delivered the food (someone from the kitchen) noticed and brought our drinks himself. It seemed as if our assigned server forgot about them. Therefore, I give my review 4 stars. Nonetheless, we ordered our meals and I tried the Cream Pesto Penne with shrimp pasta. OMG! It was delicious! I'm not into pesto but this is an exception. During my first visit, I was with my best friend and it looked so good I went back for it this past weekend. I'm happy I tried it because if I wouldn't have seen it then I probably wouldn't of ordered it.

    (4)
  • Henry H.

    Its a CPK. The food is all the same. I just cant figure out why this one always smells like and old gym locker? Ive been here 3 times in the last 2 years and refuse to sit to eat. It smells. Ill only order out.

    (3)
  • Johandra P.

    I am so confused as to why all these bad and poor reviews. I have been to several locations but mainly this one since it is closer to my house. In all the times I have been here there has never been a long wait, ever. The longest we have waited has been 15 minutes and that was during dinner time which the place was busy. I love their food all of it. The flavors are great and yes it might not be the healthiest option but healthy pizza taste like crap anyways. I love the avocado rolls, they never fail to be delicious, the tortilla soup and either the lemon caper pasta or BBQ pizza! You must finish with their delicious butter cake with ice cream!

    (5)
  • Jett C.

    The wait was supper long. My party waited over an hour for hour food and our server was really not attentive at all. When we asked for the manager for a resolution to our service issues he sent our waitress over to say sorry. We asked for our food to go because we no longer wanted to stay. I also was really unsatisfied with the level of cleanliness. our tables smelled like mop water and there was an amount of dust that was unacceptable. I'm glad we paid our check and left so I didn't have to eat there. The interesting part was when I got to eating my food they didn't care to remove the tails or veins from the shrimp! So gross!

    (1)
  • Spencer A.

    The Denny's of Pizzerias. Meh and no thanks. Besides the manager, who was not in a uniform has a bit of an attitude. Stick to Anthony's please. Felt sorry for our waitress who seemed to be berated for not getting our food on time...

    (1)
  • Alana A.

    Walked in with my group of 5. No hostess to be seen for a good 5 minutes. No one greeted us. Yet, we can't seat ourselves. Finally, we were seated at the most centered table in the entire restaurant. However, all the servers just completely ignored us!! We waited and waited and waited, but nobody at all ever came to us. The servers were all talking and hanging out with each other and I even heard them using profanity among themselves - so unprofessional! We left after exactly 12 minutes of being ignored and had pizza at the place directly across the street. Also, the restaurant smelled like dirty rags.

    (1)
  • Jc G.

    We come for dinner all the time. I love the avocado rolls, the salmon, and any pizza is great! There's ways bales, service is phenomenal and we love Katt! Great service is worth mentioning. Although, we don't like chains too much, we make an exception here. You'll love it. Go.

    (5)
  • Sonia A.

    The pizza was OK, nothing really special. I wouldn't come here strictly for the pizza. I did however, like the flat bread, had a spinach and cheese one, the spinach dip was also good, not too creamy which was great for this lactose intolerant girl! Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. She spoke mostly in Spanish which I thought was funny. I speak Spanish so I didn't mind but I can see someone might get annoyed by that if you prefer to speak English. I would try it again but probably for the flat breads and maybe try another appetizer.

    (3)
  • Nadirah L.

    Love this place. It was really clean, music was good and the seating was quite comfy. We visited during restaurant week and I had the sesame chicken dumplings, and the three cheese pizza -- both of which were surprisingly good. We all had the butter cake as a dessert which was taste bud heaven! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Our waitress Jody happened to be from the same area as us and gave us a lot of information on the area as we were visiting!

    (5)
  • Jorge M.

    This place is right on miracle mile. Casual comfortable atmosphere. Love the food and appetizers the sad thing is the list of specialty pizzas got shorter. Overall great place for specialty pizzas and salads.

    (4)
  • Vini K.

    Worst customer service .We were ordering for a party of 10 for a special occasion and we had it all planned with the associate manager Zachary.Nothing went as per conversation with the manager.Plus they spilled the drink on one of the guest and 3 of the 5 pizza they bought out was burnt .When requested to return it back and swap out for new pizza they refused.THis location is an embarrasment to the CPK brand.They need to hire some new folks and focus on customer service. We refused to pay the bill finally but then saw a charge on our credit card for $450 from the same restaurant.thanks to AMEX we were able to dispute and got the credit.Never going to visit or recomend this restaurant

    (1)
  • JC P.

    Great place, all fresh herbs. This is no brainer. Our waiter was Striker so we had great service. We had the Rodney Strong Cabernet Wine and the thin crust pizza "the works." Amazing, indeed.

    (4)
  • Raquel T.

    Love the pizza and our server Nate was awesome he so had much patience with us. Also our busboy who brought out our plates was so professional! I was very impressed with their professionalism. Very happy. Only one awkward hostess. Didn't make us feel welcome when we walked in so we were skeptical at first but we were blown away by service and food!

    (5)
  • Freya P.

    What's going on at this place? First, they ran out of salsa, you'd think they make their own, then get my order wrong twice, in the end food was average, manager oferred a free dessert when I come back, really? Wow this place used to be amazing....good luck with the rewards program.... You'll need all the luck you can get.

    (2)
  • Yessenia A.

    I am usually not a big Pizza person, but I came here with some friends for dinner. The service was great, I believe our server's name was something like Rogelio. He was very patient and gave us great recommendations. The Sangrias and Avocado Egg Rolls were plain delicious. The pizza was ok, but of course this is coming from someone who doesn't really eat pizza. Overall, I had a good experience.

    (4)
  • Y. A.

    The reason why I gave this place 4 and not 5 stars was because at lunch time it is very busy and service is a bit slow. On the other hand, The food is amazing!!! I have tried the Thai Crunch, BBQ Chicken Salad, The California Club Pizza and also the Macaroni and Cheese Fritter they are all very delicious. This place is great and they deliver (although it takes a little long at times). **TIP: if you let the waiter know that you are on lunch he will do his best to expedite your order as fast as possible.

    (4)
  • Michael R.

    In a city where customer service is so lacking a visit to CPK is very refreshing. The service is always wonderful and the employees seem to enjoy working there. It's a really nice chill atmosphere where you can enjoy yourself with friends or family. My favorite dish is the chicken piccata and the tiramisu is out of this world. The sweet teas are a little too sweet but they'll adjust if you ask. Food comes out quick, the kitchen seems to know their stuff. Really hard not to give this five stars.

    (4)
  • Irene H.

    CPK and I go way back. I'm talking about 7 years or so to when they first opened in the area. It kills me to see where this restaurant is today and compare it to where it used to be. It wouldn't be unusual for me to be there three times a week at one point. Now? Once every few months. Over the years, local management has changed, as has franchise ownership. And employees who were there for many years are now mostly gone and the turnover is high. Recipes have changed, service has slowed down, and prices have gone up. I don't mind paying a premium for a high quality dish, but definitely not for a mediocre one. My last visit was one of the worst I've ever had. I tend to sit at the bar when I'm on my own or with my spouse as it's typically quicker (or it used to be) and more casual. The bartender at the time was Khat. It took a few minutes for her to acknowledge we were there. Note: there wasn't anyone else at the bar except for two other folks who were waiting for their take-out order to be ready. When she finally came over and asked us what we wanted we ordered our drinks and food. She walked away, pulled two glasses out, and walked into the kitchen. I thought she was getting something or a takeout order was ready.. nope. Just hanging out, talking to people, playing with utensils. TEN minutes later, and still no drinks, Kim, one of those long time employees I mentioned earlier, walked over to us to say hello. She knows we've been sitting there for a bit and asks if we've been helped yet. Guess what? Kim got us our drinks immediately. No sooner does she put our glasses in front of us does Khat come around the corner running to try and help us. Nice try, but no thanks. The food came out shortly thereafter. Honestly, it was alright. Not worth the money we paid for it. Eventually we needed refills. Again, time went by, no Khat in sight to help us. At some point, the gentleman, who I presume would be taking over the next shift, had arrived. I didn't catch his name, but he was incredibly attentive. He and Kim get 5 stars. TL;DR version: Food - 3.5 Kim (table) and guy with "Ashton" tat on his neck (bar) - 5 Overall CPK experience - 3.5

    (3)
  • Liset W.

    T! Excellent service. Thank you Clark Kent. Clark was polite, funny, and very fast. Orders were correct and if I needed something he was always there. Food was good and when it was time to pay the check, I did not wait long.

    (4)
  • Alexia E.

    Lucky was our server. . Being in the industry, I couldn't ask for better service! ! Food was amazing! ! Def will be back!

    (5)
  • William L.

    My experience at California Pizza Kitchen was great! I went on a Friday afternoon. There was a decent amount of people there, maybe 30, not too packed. The waiter was great, he was very knowledgeable and recommended some great appetizers. My favorite part about this place is that it's only about $13 for a decent sized pizza. I went all out, appetizers, drinks, 2 pizzas and a dessert. My bill was only $60, and the food was amazing. They also offer an incentive to come back. They give you a sandalsenvelodpe, when you come back the manager opens it to reveal what you won. There's a list of grand prizes and some small things as well. The only catch is you can't open it before; otherwise, whatever you won will be void. I'll definitely be returning.

    (5)
  • Natalie M.

    Today was eye opening to me as to how incredibly incompetent a staff can truly be. I placed an online order for take out and was informed it would be available by 1:49 pm. By 2:30 pm, almost an hour later, I had yet to receive my food and was told that the kitchen was "backed up" and that they had just started making my salads at that moment, despite the restaurant being about as empty as Donald Trump's brain. In my first attempt at asking for assistance the bartender, George, was very rude to me and did not acknowledge my presence, even though I spoke directly to him. He instead answered a phone call and turned his back to me. He later helped a white woman with no problem but I was so offended by that time that I couldn't even try to care. The only person who tried to help ended up bringing the manager out and he was very accommodating although he couldn't make up my lost time. Whoever ended up putting together my order didn't even bother to check what he was putting inside my bag, and forgot to give me the dressing for one of my salads, which I had specifically ordered extra of, and gave me the Tortilla soup even though I asked for the Pea soup. This is not the first time I've had an unsavory experience here, but this was definitely the final straw.

    (1)
  • Green L.

    This place suuuuuuuucks! The pizza was terrible! Pizza hut is better than this place. I gave the server a well deserved generous tip. It wasnt her fault the food suuuuuuucks! First and last, overpriced too, i hate that.

    (2)
  • Jose B.

    I always like the restaurants were you can make your own food, this place have a lot of different types of pizza, I'm very different when I going to make my own, try ham and cheese with fresh tomatoes and corn, crazy but delicious.

    (4)
  • K D.

    I think CPK is great because of its options. I have had their club sandwich and their pizzas. They have more than just pizza, which can be misleading based on its name. Service and food is good.

    (3)
  • Stefani G.

    Our waiter, Nick, is the best :) he anticipates my needs and has taken great care of us. looking at the food now... Everything is awesome. Ordered thin crust, as per my waiter's suggestion, and am very happy. My taste buds are pretty satisfied :)

    (5)
  • Kool K.

    Not off to a good start. Waited at the door for 5 minutes before being greeted. Now at the table waiting. Waiting. Waiting.... Finally, the server comes over to seat us and is obviously in over her head with other tables. It's not her fault. I place blame on the GM and his staff for not properly training the staff on how to greet a customer when they enter, how long they wait before being seated and then how to ensure that the customer does not continue to sit there without any service.... The food was not that bad and I would and have gone back since. The GM needs to be retrained and instill pride and ownership of the waitstaff. They need to help each other on the floor. Pizza was decent and the only reason why it's 3 stars and they earned another shot.....

    (3)
  • Ryan L.

    As usual...long wait...questionable mgmt...though our waiter did make up for it...and food is always excellent.

    (3)
  • Alex A.

    I stopped by again with the kids this afternoon for lunch and have noticed some improvements. For one the rug looks like it has been replaced and doesn't have the musky smell. The more important item, the food was remarkably better. The pizzas looked larger and better prepared. My salad was exceptional. I was able to notice the pieces of chicken in the salad. I usually see one or two bits of chicken in my $10 salad but this time I actually saw several sliced pieces of chicken. That is a notable improvement and hope it stays consistent. For repeat customers it was good to see the improvement. They're going to their roots. Even my kids enjoyed the food. The last several times they were also complaining. It looks like the new management is taking charge and working on improving their image. Thank you!!

    (4)
  • Sandra O.

    So it's my birthday week and have been eating from restaurants a lot! We had CPK for dinner last night as take out. The online ordering is very easy and gives you options for substitutions and extras. Really like this feature. The food was ready at the time they advised it would be. We started withe the spicy chicken tinga quesadilla, which was pretty good. It had a nice spice to it and the dipping sauce was creamy and really good. I had the Thai crunch salad that I loved. It comes with a peanut dressing and has a mix of cabbage, carrots, edamame, avocado, and topped with crispy rice sticks and wontons. It comes with chicken as well, but I left it out. I can't wait to try other items on the menu. Everything sounds good.

    (4)
  • Miguel A.

    Never Disappoints! Great food and service! Definitely try their famous avocado rolls.

    (5)
  • Chantelle M.

    I have never had a bad experience at CPK! Service is always spot on here, even having multiple funny conversations with the manager and the ambiance is always great: lots of families, couples, older couples (my fave) and younger friends. I think if its a date or a dinner with just a friend then my recommendation is to go with a half salad to share (believe me, there will be enough for both) and a pizza to share as well. So far on my CPK expeditions I've tried: - Original BBQ Chicken Pizza - Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza - White Pizza - California Club Pizza My utmost favorite so far is the California Club, it practically has a whole salad and fresh whole avocado slices on top of chicken, smoked bacon and etc. I also have tried the Sangria and was pleasantly surprised because I was definitely not expecting a decent sangria from here.

    (4)
  • Morgan C.

    I ate there last night for dinner. We were in a hurry so we were nervous it would take forever but it was VERY fast especially when we told them we were trying to make it to an event. Our server was Nate and he was great, we was interested in talking to us and even asked us about our event and had an interest in us and what we did. He was GREAT and super polite as well. I went with a coworker and we both got a salad and they were both very crispy and fresh which was perfect. There was also not a wait when we went either and they sat us right away in a booth.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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Pizza

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Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.

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