Since I was kid I've wanted to try this place. Not sure why I never did, but certainly happy I finally have. After a quick shopping spin around Oak Brook mall I decided to stop in and from the start I knew I'd love it. We were greeted with complimentary flat bread since it was my 1st visit. I didn't eat it because it had parmesean cheese sprinkled on it. But I was impressed at the gesture. We also were given house bread w/olive oil. Pretty good! For drinks we had Carribbean Sangria, DELICIOUS. For food we ordered baha spring rolls that came with guacamole and Jesus it was to die for!!!! We also ordered the mushroom, sausage, & pepperoni pizza hand tossed crust. It was very fresh & tasty. I LOVED IT!!!! Our server was very nice and accomodating with requests. Best party it was pretty cheap too!!! I'll definitely be back sooner than later!
(5)
Dimples R.
California Pizza Kitchen is located in the 2nd level right outside of Nordstrom. Our favorite the chicken & shrimp lettuce wraps, we never fail to order this appetizer whenever we would have lunch or dinner. Over the weekend we are here and we have the lettuce wrap, Tuscan hummus and Thai Crunch salad. Another one of my favorite are the fish tacos and fresh strawberry mango cooler (very refreshing drink and without any alcohol). Again the food was great but service was rather slow and the restaurant was not even filled when we got there. We rarely see our server and she would just show up to check on us and ask how the food was. Service really needs to improve! The place got renovated too which is nice, new floors and tables but I wish (being a mom to a toddler) they would renovate the washroom. The changing table is by the door not even in a cubicle, there was no privacy and everyone can see what we are doing. Good thing she didn't poop and was not crying.
(3)
Heidi B.
I was shopping at Oak Brook on Monday afternoon and thought CPK would be a great place for lunch. My two stars are for the taste of the food and the price of the lunch menu. This restaurant could use improvement with the service and speed of food. I thought we would be in and out- especially during the lunch hours. The restaurant had tables filled but it was not crowded at all. I'm not sure if our server had a large section of tables but we did not see much of her. We finally placed our order and it took a long time for the food to be delivered. The food had a great taste but I'm glad we were not in a hurry. Oak Brook has plenty of lunch options...I think I will try other places before returning to California Pizza Kitchen.
(2)
BB C.
I would pass this place up. The women's bathroom smelled like the gorilla cage @ Brookfield. Our table wasn't even. I had to put something under the table so it wouldn't wobble. Our server took forever to take our drink order. It was year's later we when got them. We thought our food was going to come out before our drinks. We almost walked out.
(1)
Karen R.
A little slow on serving us initially, but the food was great. Shared Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Five-Cheese + Fresh Tomato Pizza, can't remember the name of the pizza with chicken but the absolute favorite was the California Club Pizza, soooo good! Also split Red Velvet Cake which was very good. Will definitely go back!
(5)
Martin K.
Thank you California Pizza Kitchen at Oak Brook for the dead fly in my wife's pasta. That was a real treat, especially this far out of season. The manager should have offered to comp the entire meal, not just a portion of it. I didn't argue or even ask them to do otherwise. I was more concerned that I had eaten some of the pasta and so had my three year old. I wasn't about to haggle over 20 bucks, but in retrospect it was not a very classy move on their part. I won't be coming back. The waitress was very nice.
(1)
Michelle S.
Came on a Saturday and there was a wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly but they could have been a little more attentive. We had the Chinese chicken salad with ginger dressing to start off and it was very, very good. We then tried the Spicy Chipotle Chicken pizza and it was so delicious. I think it could have been cooked longer, as the crust was a little flimsy and it got cold very quickly. Other than that, our dinner was great. I highly recommend going!
(4)
Robert G.
The pizza at CPK is as good as I remember. Almost everything else, not so much. For starters they asked if they could bring out some oil and bread. And I said sure, because for heaven's sake, who doesn't get the free oil and bread? While technically free, it was quite hard. Also there were four relatively small chunks. I was a bit disappointed. In addition we got strawberry and raspberry lemonade. Both could have come from mixes. At least consider the thought of blending in real berries, guys. I ordered mac n' cheese bites for an appetizer, which were small but fried up nice and crispy. I'm uncertain as to the origins of the cheese, but I would get it again. Their namesake pizzas are still quite good. I had a peanut Thai pizza that had fresh, crunchy vegetables, while my wife had her usual barbecue chicken. The honey wheat crust has been refined since the last time I've gone, and is better now. The service was OK. We went a long time without being checked up on, but it wasn't terrible. Overall, stick to the pizzas, and I think you'll come away with a positive experience here.
(3)
Gaddiel T.
The service was bad. The food was bad. The overall experience was just bad. We ordered appetizer and it came with the entrees. The flavor of the food sucks. The pasta was overcooked and tastes bland. We had to ask other servers to call our server and it would take her another 5-10 mins before she comes considering the small size of the restaurant. This experience is just so bad we wont be dining in any cpk restaurant anymore.
(1)
Natalie D.
I used to eat here all the time but in resent years the quality seems to have diminished. The items on the menu that I used to love are no longer available. The service is always spotty and slow. The drinks are missable. The price is a bit high for the quality. It's probably time for this franchise to either go through an overhaul or to close it's doors. It's mall food now and the gimmick is old news.
(3)
Anna W.
Everything here is amaaaaaaazing!!!!!!!! Mac and cheese balls are to die for/salads anything really is really good:)). Drinks are strong :) and the sangria is delicious.
(5)
Frances S.
Overpriced for poor service. No silverware, napkins, condiments, or water refills were provided until asked explicitly multiple times. Incompetent waitress was given more responsibility than she could handle. Food is edible.
(2)
Aj K.
This place is great! We had a short wait time and were seated in a booth with a nice view. Our server was attentive and knew before hand what we needed. The ambiance, service and food quality was excellent. Which is a nice surprise as I don't remember CPK as that good in recent years. Also, the new salted caramel pudding is a must try!
(5)
Shin M.
I got a garlic cream fettuccine. It was basically an alfredo pasta but it was very powdery and not as creamy as it should have been. I did like the texture of the fettuccine. It was a pretty big portion. Overall, it was just ok. Tasted like something I could make at home by combining a jar of Alfredo sauce and fettucine noodles.
(2)
Courtney H.
I've been here hundreds of times, but this review is for dinner this past Tuesday night. I went in around 6:30pm and was seated in the back. I was waiting for my mom and brother, so the waitress brought bread, oil and drinks, which I appreciated. CPK has been trying to upgrade and seem a bit "fancier" lately, and I have mixed feelings about it. Some of my usual favorites have been "upgraded" and I do not like them anymore. We started with the Cesar salad, which was good as usual. I ordered the Pepperoni pizza light sauce and it was delicious. I usually get the traditional cheese, but it's no longer on the menu. My brother also ordered a pizza and my mom had a pasta, which she enjoyed. My main problem was the service. Our waitress was pregnant, so I'm not sure if it had to do with that but she only came back maybe 2 times and we often had to ask other servers or the bus boy for more drinks, the check, etc. It was irritating enough to cause me to write this review. Don't sit people all the way in the back if the servers don't like making the effort to go back there often during dinner.
(2)
S R.
This place is not what it was even a year ago... It's better. Way better. Bester.. If that can be a word. Their super thin crusts are the thinnest on the planet. Any thinner and you'll have a plate of just the toppings in from of you! Take a seat by the bar... It's free entertainment...pizza tossing perfection!
(5)
Alison G.
Good for drink and dinner and drink lol Nice place if you need to have a chat with some friends as well since servers don come bother you so much Nice cocktails Food here are simple and yummy you get pizza pasta or just soup or salad up to you It's 3.5 stars.... Not 4 yet cause I am not a fan yet
(3)
Jennifer V.
I have been to this location a few times. I usually come alone and sit at the bar to dine. They have a really good Strawberry Basil Martini. I get it every time I visit. I usually try a different cocktail but they are never as good as the strawberry basil martini. The drinks are pricy so I usually order a small plate to eat. The food is ok. I've had salads pizza and appetizers. Nothing really special about the food. The service is always good when I go.
(4)
Tuttysan S.
CPK has been a favorite since I lived in California. Excellent service and great pizza and pasta dishes. Today we ordered the blackened chicken and shrimp jambalaya and the habanero carnitas pizza that comes with an exquisite pink hot sauce. Downed it beer from their excellent beverage selection. Kid friendly. Never disappoints!
(5)
Dana L.
When the host showed us to our table, I noticed my seat was wet. I didn't say anything, and just cleaned it myself before I sat down. We were greeted almost right away, and the waitress took our orders. My mom had the pear pizza and I had the quinoa and arugula salad. I loved my salad, but the pears on my moms pizza were sliced way too thick. What was weird was that her pizza came out before my salad, so she had her food about 5 minutes before me. Why not just bring them out at the same time? And when we were paying, it took the server FOREVER to pay us out. It's not like it was busy, as it was Monday afternoon, so I'm not sure what was up. Food was great though, I love CPK.
(3)
Aimee M.
I love this location. It's in Oakbrook Center's "Kids Wing"--as I like to call it. I can plan a shopping excursion for my son at Stride Rite and the Children's Place and even get him a hair cut at Kid Snips in this area. Then once the lunch crowd has died down, stroll(er) on in to CPK for lunch. They definitely know they are in the Kid's Wing because they really anticipated our needs. Highchair, crayons, kids menu immediately get offered. And after we ordered, my son's pizza came out first--which really helps when you're trying to keep a toddler occupied in a restaurant. The food is good. I'd give it 3 solid stars. My go-to is always the Thai Chicken salad and the Avocado Club Egg Rolls. The salad is always fresh and not overly dressed. Great flavors. The Egg Rolls are good too. Most of the time the avo is good; once in a while it's kind of mushy, but for the most part I'm happy with them. I love the spicy dipping sauce that comes with the egg rolls and they even gave me some to take home with my left over egg rolls. Friendly service bumps it up to 4 stars. Checking on us often, refilling drinks, picking up crayons he dropped so I don't have to get up, holding the door open for me and my stroller son? Always always appreciated.
(4)
A. M.
I am surprised it has taken me so long to write this review, considering I am like a fixture in this place on a weekly basis! This is my favorite place to dine out with my kids because it is a super family/kid-oriented place, and the kids menu has a number of options that they love. (Sometime I order the grilled chicken and broccoli off of there as well :) )....The wait staff are extremely pleasant and attentive. A manager almost always comes to our table to say hello and make sure we are happy with our meals. The female manager was really nice to my son one day and gave him a gift card to for his next visit, which I really appreciated because it made him feel special. Our favorite waiter,( also forgot his name), remembers us every time and is the best one there! Favorite menu items: Grilled chicken Cesar salad Tuscan Hummus Pasta with asparagus/tomatoes/Spinach and of course their traditional cheese pizza with wheat crust I would also recommend trying their sangria, very refreshing! In a nutshell, love this place!
(5)
Edward B.
I'd probably give CPK 3.5 stars if I could, but it deserves me erring on the higher side since that what Yelp allows. I've enjoyed CPK at several locations (my most favorite being the Galleria location in Houston). This location feels a bit "tight" and not as open and airy as others I've experienced. Service is unobtrusive and pretty good. The food is overpriced, but I overlook that when it comes to the pizzas because they're quite unique, very tasty and the ingredients seem to be top notch. The appetizers are especially overpriced, but that seems to be the case at a lot of places. In my opinion, their "small plates" at around $4.95 are a massive rip-off. The all-of two soups on the menu are really, really good and worth the money. I haven't tried the non-pizza entrees, because when I go I can't NOT get a pizza. CPK is worth a try at least once if you've never tried it.
(4)
Courtney C.
Where I grew up, there were no CPK locations. CPK to us was just frozen pizzas at the grocery store. I'm glad that I work close to this CPK location and have been able to experience it because I'm a pretty big fan now! I've had pasta and thin crust pizza in the past and liked them. The pizzas are a little different from most pizza joints and most are thin crust and not flavors you'd find at traditional pizza locations. Last week our work catered a lunch for us from CPK. I had the chicken tortilla soup, the carnitas tacos, chips & salsa, and a piece of red velvet cake. Way too much food for one person, but I saved half of it for dinner. The chicken tortilla soup, I ordered based on Yelp recco's, so thanks guys! It was fantastic and some of the greatest soup I've had in awhile. I would have traded the rest of my meal in for 3 more cups of that soup. The carnitas tacos were really good, but by the time I got to them, the avocado had made them a bit soggy. Still tasted good though, so I can't complain. I thought that it was cool that the restaurant also threw in a nice plate of cookies and brownies which included Snickerdoodles--my favorite cookie from my childhood. One of the girls I worked with ordered the BBQ chicken pizza which has great reviews on Yelp and she said it was awesome. That's next on my "To try' list. I did the curbside pickup and it took about 15-20 minutes from when I called and said I was there until I actually got the food, which is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars.
(4)
Jacquitta M.
I'd heard good things about this restaurant and I was excited to come in and try it with family, unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. After lackluster food and abysmal service I can say that I won't be returning to California Pizza Kitchen in the near or distant future.
(2)
Arlene G.
great food and service this weekend my niece was so happy that she could have her own cheese all to herself. wwoooo hoooo! i got the thai chicken pizza, my bro got the pepperoni & my homeboy for the chicken caesar sandwich with a soup. evrybody enjoyed their meals and had had a good time.
(4)
D. T.
California Pizza Kitchen is my favorite place or a quick lunch. On March 1st we snagged an early table after doing some quick shopping at the mall. CPK never disappoints and today was no exception. The restaurant is always spotless, bright and cozy. The staff I always friendly, attentive, and available. And the food is always perfectly prepared and quite good. Today I had my fav, a barbecue chicken pizza. It was delicious with the perfect amount of barbecue sauce and cilantro. My companion had a lunch salad and said it was very good. Please note that while the regular menu does contain a "GF" symbol for gluten-free, regular menu items, a full gluten-free menu is available. What we didn't know was that the pizzas can be ordered gluten-free on a special gluten-free crust. This will be particularly helpful for us next time as my partner has gluten sensitivities and was sad he couldn't have some of my delicious pizza.
I am plant strong. That's like vegan and no oil. It can be very tricky eating out, so I'm so glad the CPK is around. I had the Thai Veggie salad with no dressing. They gave me avocado instead of chicken for no extra charge! I used fresh limes for the dressing. Very accommodating place. Of the chain restaurants, this is definitely top of my list.
(5)
Jeff B.
CPK has been at this location for a long time. I honestly have never been overly impressed with the place, but it is handy for those in need of food. The downside is the wait to get service. I recently stopped in with some friends who were on a lunch break (like many there during a week day I would imagine). It took - to kidding - 20 minutes to put in our drink order. Of course, we rushed to get everything ordered at the same time since we wanted time to eat the food. I do like the menu and the location, just not batting 1.000 on the service side. Room for improvement.
(3)
Daniel A.
Good Place but would go back again! The food is not something I would crave! It was nice eating it for the first time but won't go again. Pizza is super THIN, like paper
(4)
Tony F.
Great restaurant! Clean, great service and great food. It's been a while since I have been here and it's good as ever.
(4)
Mskoolkat007 N.
I was so impressed with this place. Service is great. Had a chopped salad with no meats added cucumber and carrots so fresh & delicious. Their five cheese, tomato and basil pizza very good perfect crust. Must try their white corn guacamole + chips add a hint of lime. Yummy. Definitely coming back. Go check it out yourself so worth it.
(5)
Catherine P.
Never been before, and will be back! Went in with a group of 7 on a Friday night. (yes, we braved a Friday night dinner without reservations in Oak Brook for seven people) We only had to wait about 20-25 minutes or so. Good company will always help the time pass by quickly. :) We were seated near the back of the restaurant in pretty much in the middle of the restaurant. Round table, near the kitchen. Heavy service foot traffic . Total family place. Loud and busy. Service could have been better, but the whole experience was just fun. Hence, the 4 stars. I typically am not a fan of loud places but when you are with a larger group and there are two teen girls in your party, a loud place ain't a half bad idea. I should bring my loud-ass family back with me! I have been wanting to go here for years and because my gal pal had a 50% off coupon for a party up to 10 people, we gave it a shot. How bad can half price food be anyways??? We ordered three apps. Chicken potsticker/dumpling thingys, a variety of spring rolls and their version of a hummus app. I'll be honest, the food was not served hot, it was lukewarm. The sauce served with the dumplings was very yummy. The spring rolls were something different and fun to try and the hummus was NOT hummus (at least by the traditional standards). It was loose, liquid-y and very little texture at all and probably why they add tomatoes to it. Served with, what I think, was suppose to be warm pita bread, it was okay. We each got our own pizza. Now, I gotta say, the obvious-hand-tossed thin crust was very desirable. Crispy and fresh. Loved it!! Made the apps look like over priced bar food. I guess these pizzas are the reason this place is popular. The pizzas range from about $10 up to $16 or so. I'm estimating, here, kids. I enjoyed the Chicken Pesto Pizza. It was light and the ingredients were fresh! Not a ton of meat, but it was good. I would order it again, for sure. Other pizzas ordered at our table: Thai Chicken, Tostada, Plain cheese, and Wild Mushroom. We all traded each other for a piece here and there and were able to sample pizzas that we weren't definitely interested enough in to order a whole one for ourselves. We all had leftovers (probably would have had as many if we had skipped the apps), and it reheated nicely in the toaster oven. We'll be back, but a coupon would probably be the best way to get me in again.
(4)
Rosanna L.
This place is always a hit or miss for me. I absolutely love it or find it to be ehhhh. Therefore down the middle it goes with a 3 star. My brother and I started off with the avocado club rolls and they were extremely oily and over fried (how can something be over fried you ask? when the dough because extremely bland and cracks easily, at least to me). We then shared the chipotle pizza and the three cheese ravioli. Like I said the food is a hit or miss and it was a miss on the pizza this time, maybe my taste buds are off, but chipotle pizza is one of my favorite dishes at CPK and it didn't satisfy me. However, the three cheese ravioli was yummy with the cream/tomato sauce. Our server was the bartender and he started off being very tentative and on par with our needs, but he disappeared for awhile towards the end of our meal and we had to wait for our bill. Overall, average.
(3)
Kelsey H.
I love California Pizza Kitchen! I've never had to wait to be seated at this location and the food is always great and arrives quickly. My favorite pizza is the Pear & Gorgonzola. The guacamole is a fresh, modern version. Would recommend!
(4)
Linh L.
The prices are great, the food is tasty and plenty, and the service has always been satisfactory. I enjoy coming to a sit down restaurant without the super long wait and the big bill! They have all kinds of food. Usually what I like to do is get a bunch of stuff... put them in the middle of the table and share so we all get a little bit of everything at the same time. I don't like eating my appetizers first haha. I want it all there!
It's always good, tostada pizza with chicken on the REGULAR crust, not this thin one for this pizza, also a mango lemonade... easily my go-to's. They're all the same no matter what location, I wish they took reservations, but no big deal as I just put my name down and go shopping next door for a bit. And I know I'm being picky here, but could they give room temperature butter with the bread? Everytime i get those small packets of butter and they're rock hard. Anyways, good service good food, obviously not your normal pizza place which is what makes it fun. So, think outside the box and try something different when you're there.
(4)
Nicole S.
It was mothers day and needless to say the place was crowded. My beau and I noticed they changed their menu since last we were there and had removed almost all our favorite things. Needless to say that was disappointing. The mojitos tasted like they came from a bottle and not fresh made. Overall, the food was pricey and forgettable.
(3)
Marissa G.
I'll admit it, I sometimes forget that California Pizza Kitchen is still around. It rarely comes to mind as a place to go when people ask, "where do you want to go eat?" but I hardly ever turn it down when it is suggested. I met up with a friend I hadn't seen in years here. It was the perfect setting. The staff was nice and didn't hurry us along. We were able to hang out there all we wanted that afternoon, even after our server had clocked out for the day. I like that the dinning room is set high above the rest of the mall. I sometimes forgot I was at the mall to begin with. Food-wise, I went with the classic Thai Chicken Pizza, but this time had it on whole wheat crust. It was nice a crisp on the bottom and soft on the top, just like regular pizza crust. My friend had the BBQ chicken pizza with pineapple. That was a good change of pace. I have to say that because of today I might put CPK on my list of places to go the next time I have the opportunity.
(4)
Saba A.
It definately is one of my favrotei chain restuarants. I'm a HUGE pizza lover, it's my favorite food. So yes, you have to narrow down by a lot of pizzas. My friend was vegetarian so we got the three cheese pizza and that was great. The appetizer shrimp was good too. This is a huge restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Oakbrook mall near Nordstrom's. Will return, maybe getting some meat next time on my pizza!
(4)
Claudia M.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants but when you are getting your "shop on" for Christmas presents you tend to get hungry and run to the nearest place that offers edible food. California Pizza kitchen gets the job done although a bit pricey. Two beers, one margarita pizza and one salad (split between 2 people) is about 40$ and that includes the tip. Now that I'm done complaining about spending money I have to say that this place has a Rockin Thai Crunch Salad. Absolutely delicious. Margarita pizza is standard. The service is quick and friendly. The best part is that this place is at my favorite mall and you can get your mani/pedi right next door.
(3)
Ellen M.
CPK is one of my favorite restaurants. This Oak Brook location had prompt and friendly service. Tall windows makes the room feel bright. Service: Our waiter was friendly and did not give us a hard time for lingering around long after our meal was over. (I was catching up with friends I hadn't seen in years.) Luckily there were plenty of seats, so we were not holding back anyone from getting a table. Parking: Oak Brook parking is always busy and challenging to find a spot. This CPK is at the edge of the mall (above Nordstrom), near open parking areas and parking garages. Food: Favorite appetizer: Tortilla Spring Rolls (order the combo with all 3 flavors); Favorite pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza (sweet bbq sauce = yum), Roasted Vegetable w Goat Cheese Pizza (not on their new menu = sad). For dessert: Chocolate Soufflee Cake (OMG).
(5)
Plenty F.
Two stars. Really should have been 1 star, but my interaction with the manager earned them another star. Went here on Sunday afternoon for a quick bite with hubby and the kids. Quick turned into an extended holiday because service was super slow. But, there was hardly anyone in there - so why? My server (really nice fella!) was IN THE WEEDS the entire time. I used to wait tables in college, so I know it when I see it. Food was blah. Nothing exciting. Ordered a pep and sausage pizza and some cheese ravioli. Pizza was just okay. I'll pass on the ravioli next time. It took 30 mins for us to get our kids sundae and for the server to bring back my hubby's credit card. Seriously? Spoke with the manager on my way out and he made it right on his own initative! Yay! A manager who knows how to manage future expections and retain his customer base! Because of him, I'll give CPK another try some day soon. I hope for a better experience and better tasting food, too.
(2)
Vin V.
I like the Pizza's here over the regular Domino's and Pizza hut stuff. We ordered a thin crust pizza here at lunch last Sunday. We loved the pizza. However I felt that the services was perhaps not the best. I never got the water that I asked for, twice. We never got proper plates to eat the pizza on, and had to make do with appetizer plates - that again, after asking twice. Little nitpicking, but I expect better at a CPK. I will definitely go back and also recommend to others, but just for the food, probably not the service.
(3)
Erin L.
Pear, Gorgonzola, hazelnut pizza FTW.
(4)
Nari H.
I usually come here with family on a weeknight and usually have a good time. It's in a good location, it's clean, servers are usually very friendly, and food is consistent. I always get the Tomato Basil Sphagettini with goat cheese, and I'm never disappointed. Also their BBQ Chicken Pizza and Thai Chicken Pizza are favorites too.
(4)
Chris D.
Baja tacos are fabulous.
(5)
Taryn T.
When the Baja Fish Tacos arrived in front of me, I inhaled them in what was perhaps my personal record for the most unladylike display of gluttony in a public place. Order them. Then you will know. I love the Oak Brook CPK - whenever I'm shopping with friends and they all agree to my suggestion to go here, I emit a little internal squeal. Ironically, I almost never order pizza here. The lettuce wraps are divine as a shared appetizer, the tortilla soup is a yummy alternative for just you, and pretty much every dessert is worth it (I know this from experience). In short, if you shop at Oak Brook Mall and have never tried CPK, I highly recommend it if you want a solidly good meal (remember what I said about those fish tacos...). It's right next to Nordstrom.
(4)
Joe B.
Wow this place is great every time I go here! The food is incredible and great choices for pizza! I never thought the gourmet pizza concept would be a very smart idea.. but it does work! The staff is knowledgeable and very kind. I would definitely come here again!
(5)
Jennifer C.
I don't think I like California Pizza Kitchen anymore. Went in with my hubby on Friday night and I was very underwhelmed. First off the host tried to seat us in the table closest to the door. I'm sorry, but if it's under 20 degrees outside I'm not sitting 6 feet from the door. Our waitress was fine, not outstanding but fine. For an app we had the guacamole which was not very guacamole-like. It was described as having jicama, corn, and jalapeno(?) peppers in it. I was working under the assumption that it would still be predominantly mashed avocado and a little of the other stuff. Instead it was equally all of the aforementioned items which was odd. For pizza, I had the cheeseburger pizza which I thought and hoped would be like the frozen kind I got in the store. Unfortunately it was not that good. The hamburger tasted kind of fatty and it just wasn't as good as the frozen kind. The other problem I had with it was the frozen kind comes with diced tomatoes and in the restaurant apparently they can only do sliced tomato (which I don't like). Also, on the box when you get it in the store it suggest shredded lettuce with mayo (which they had on here) and diced pickles (which they did not have available). I assumed there would be pickles available or I wouldn't have ordered it (the sourness helps balance everything out). My husband got the BBQ chicken which I think is also better frozen. I think we just got water to drink and that was refilled adequately. I most likely will not be back.
(2)
Adam K.
This is probably only true in the summer, but if you sit on the windowed side of the restaurant, you can entertain yourself by watching the spiders fight, eat stuff, and spin webs... My wife and I went here the other night in the midst of a shopping trip. She had her old standby, the BLT pizza and I branched out a little trying the Jambalaya from the pasta size of their menu. I was pleasantly surprised actually - the dish was a little too spicy, but there were generous portions of shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage. Also, breaking from tradition a bit, they serve it on a bed of pasta instead of rice, which was fine, but made it even more filling than normal, I didn't even finish half of it. Our waiter was pretty efficient, nothing spectacular, but better than is usually expected at a chain restaurant. Overall we had a good experience and it was a nice respite from walking around.
(4)
Billy E.
I try not to go to chain restaurants just because I like discovering smaller places, but my most recent trip to the Oakbrook locale just happened to be a matter of convenience. Let me tell ya, I'M GLAD I DID THIS TIME! I don't know about everything they offer, but I ordered the habanero carnita pizza and washed it down with a Windy City Wheat Beer...delicious! Even the staff was super helpful. I was there with 4 adults, and 3 small kids (1 of whom was my 3 month old Gabriel who was FREAKING OUT!) and despite the fact they were slammed, they sat us promptly and made extra consideration to give us the space we needed! Great experience, and definitely made me reconsider my chain restaurant "prejudice"....well, at least at this CPK!
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Maureen M.
Today I had a pretty miserable experience at CPK. It is only my second time here. The first time was because my sister threw a party here for my nieces birthday. We went because at the party my children received coupons for a free build-your-own-pizza which is a great way to bring people back to try it again with their families. However, although yes it may have been busy, they said my kids couldn't build their own pizza because it was "too busy"? Why send a coupon if you can not hold true to it? Anyways, we looked past it. The kids got over it and the kitchen just made their pizza for them. Me and my mom decided to split a salad and a pizza. The kids food came out, then our salad came out. The salad was very good (California Cobb). We were starting to wonder when the pizza was coming. Once everyone was done with everything the waitress asked if we wanted her to send the kids desserts over. I said "can you just wait a little bit til we get our pizza?" And that's when it happened. She looked very puzzled and was like "pizza?" Then she went over to the computer and ordered it, clearly Bc she had forgotten. I have been in the restaurant industry for my whole life. If she would have said "my fault I totally forgot to ring it in" "or I'll have it out right away" or ANYTHING to fix the mistake we would have been fine with it. However, it was busy, the kids were done eating, and then she came over and told us that someone took the pizza? Really?! Like someone just took the pizza? You don't have tickets? Or tables numbers? Or managers? Is the kitchen a free for all? The point is, is that just fess up, tell the manager and fix the problem. But instead, you have created a poor experience and a loss of customers when there is so many restaurants to choose from. Sorry for the bad review and Good luck CPK.
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che c.
No problems with the food. The service was horrid. Never got any refills on my water, the server never asked us how we were doing after the food was served. They were vacuuming while we were eating and the restaurant was pretty full, no where near closing time. The server did refill 1 drink but she didn't even say here you go she just pounded it on the table like she was mad like we were making her do something outside the scope of her job.
(2)
Stove P.
Navigating through the Oak Brook mall is not easy, but it will suffice as your workout for the day or possibly the rest of the week--plan wisely. However, once I've completed my mission and still have enough money left, coming here only seems rational. It's right across from H&M afterall. Fast food pizza, that's what their gimmick is. I'd like to make clear that this does not mean you should expect greasy pizza or to immediately make your way to the gym afterwards. You did make it through the mall, afterall. Fast food pizza just refers to the speed at which their food will make it to your table. The pizza choices are pretty interesting, and you shouldn't come here ready to order your regular whatever it may be. Try something new, as they have some neat combinations. When it comes to dessert, I've learned that my mom's strongest conviction in life is that CPK has the BEST tiramisu. I couldn't disagree. Even its presentation is much more impressive than any other tiramisu I've seen. Definitely check this place out.
(4)
Bata T.
Excellent food and service. Highly recomended
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Tara M.
I'm not the norm, I figured that there was little other than pizza on the menu, so why bother popping in... well, wasn't I pleasantly surprised! I hate having to wait for a table, but the Saturday after Thanksgiving at one in the afternoon proved not nearly as bad a wait as I'd anticipated. Then the service was great, our server was at our table within a few moment of us being seated and was quick with our drinks. The food was good too! Plus, when I really want a salad, but not A LOT of salad, it's nice to have the option to get a 'half' of a salad. And then there's the fact that they have some of the BEST spinach/artichoke dip I've ever had... YUM! Will definitely be back!
(4)
Kassie C.
My boyfriend and I went the weekend before Christmas, so the place was pretty packed. The salads were good and filling. The place is clean. Server was weird.... to the point it was funny. The overall experience was good.
(4)
B L.
What a disappointment. Poor service ---- even though the place was 2/3 empty. Is this a weight watcher restaurant? ---The pizza was soooo tiny. And for $12, the salad was a total disappointment. ($12 for a plate of mixed greens and a few walnuts and pear shavings?) The pricing is stiff for what I got. My first and last time at this franchise.
(1)
Cliff B.
The BBQ chicken salad was good. Lunch crowd more bearable than other nearby restaurants.
(3)
Kelsey K.
It's a CPK, what more can you say? The food is good enough and the staff is very nice. Aimee, our server, was a total doll. The drinks were fine, albeit not incredibly creative. It's nothing to write home about, but it definitely gets the job done. I got the Portabello Ravioli and it was okay, but the sauce was definitely overly greasy. It also tends to be a high school hang out, which can make for a loud, gossipy dining room. It was great to end a day of shopping, and I'm totally glad that I know who Jake is now dating after dumping Kate... Man, I was totally worried about that one.
(3)
Fred M.
I love this place. I like to go here whenever my $ is low. Kids friendly and pizzas are good. CPK, BRING BACK THE THAI CURRY NOODLES!
(4)
Matt O.
We found a piece of PLEXIGLAS in our avocado egg rolls. Need I say more?
(1)
Jessica D.
Yes, this is a chain. Yes, they train the personnel to act and speak alike any location you go. Yes, they have the same menu items. But don't ask me why, this is the best spot I've been in for CPK, counting somewhere in Hawaii, somewhere in Virginia, the one downtown at Water Tower and even the brand spanking new one in Warrenville IL. Maybe it's the possibility of sitting by the really big ovalish window and peeking down onto unsuspecting parked cars. Or maybe the possibility of sitting by the window and peeking at Nordstrom customers. Maybe I'm just into daylight and windows? Just my favorite location. The staff is fast, the food is well-cooked, they come back and ask you how it's going they don't leave you orphaned.
(4)
Andrea M.
I came here on a date over the summer. It was pretty busy and packed inside but we got seated right away. Our waitress was nice, friendly and pretty. At first I thought she would be a ditz and take forever but she was quick and made good recommendations. We ordered "the works" pizza and I ordered some fruity slushy drink...it was either a strawberry margarita or the cherry lime sparkler, can't remember. Either way it was good & gave me a little buzz! The only reason I give this place 4 stars is because the pizza arrived warm..not hot like it should be. Also, the hostesses need to get on their ish because the glass doors had fingerprint stains. Also, since this place is kid friendly, expect to eat your meal to the sound of screaming/crying babies once in a while. Maybe this place is best in the evenings when little children are tucked in their beds.
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Amanda D.
The pizza is great, especially when you have the Hawaiian Pizza on the honey bread, yummmmmmmmmmmm :) And their Long Island's are nice and strong. I forget his name but the bartender during the lunch hour is cute too.
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Marcia T.
I can't remember what 2 pizzas we ordered when I came here...but they where really good...not your regular pizza...It's like a fancier pizza..lol...I also had the red velvet cake and it was sooo good...the place is very contemporary looking...its really nice...and the service was great...I recommend this place...
(4)
Amy T.
EW! EW! EW! My friends and I used to go to California Pizza Kitchen all the time... Now... that just doesn't happen anymore! I went one day for lunch with a bunch of friends after shopping.... and I don't know why I bothered to give it a second chance. Wait can be long especially at lunch time. Service- AWFUL. They are impolite. Our server came to take our drink orders and that was the last time we saw her. After 45 minutes of waiting for our drinks, another server FINALLY came. What takes drinks 45 minutes? Food - Strings of hair in food! Most of my friends who were with me, had strings of hair in our foods, including me. Food came out cold. (we didn't order pizza on this visit) Price- for bad service, and string hair food, it's pricey and not worth it. Would I come here again? NO thanks!
(1)
Victoria h.
My friend was visiting who just spent a long time abroad and wanted to come eat here after we were done shopping. We were there around 5:30 on a Saturday evening. We were seated within 5-10 minutes and I couldn't help but notice how extremely loud it was. My friend ordered a pizza and I ordered a salad. Both were extremely average. The food is average, the price is average, and the service is average.
(3)
alicia b.
Chain resturants are not usually something I like to go to alot but cpk is actually pretty good. I recently went there with my bf for din.We each got a drink and felt a like drunks since we were surrounded by kids but oh well. I ordered the split pea and barley soup which is vegetarian and is really really tasty... see carnivores not all pea soup needs stinky ham in it. Then I got the bbq chopped salad no chicken and my bf got the tostada pizza.Everything was meatless and delicious. The only issue I have with cpk is that its a lil expensive for what you get all I got was soup and salad and it was like $20. But I would go back.
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Shayna W.
I visited the Pizza Kitchen for lunch during a business trip and found the food and service very good. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly and I liked the well lit, open but fairly quiet atmosphere. The cooking area was open and it was fun to look over and see pizza's being made. I had the Thai Chicken Salad and the raspberry iced tea. The tea seemed to be regular tea with "flavoring" as she gave me a spoon with it and I don't think it was worth $2.99 but the meal was tasty.
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Lizzi C.
Delicious, fresh pizza. It's a nice change to the heavy Chicago-style deep dish pizza. I stick to carry out since the restaurant can get pretty busy being in Oak Brook mall. They have unique pizzas including Sicilian (my favorite), their famous BBQ Chicken, and Carne Asada-pizzas you can't find anywhere else. My family gets the calamari and the focaccia for appetizers and they are always outstanding. The desserts like the Key Lime pie are wonderful. More expensive than other pizza places though...
(4)
Irina H.
For a chain restaurant, in a shopping mall, they are surprisingly good. Nothing beats their wild mushroom pizza with a cold glass of 312 on tap, and our waitress was excellent.
(5)
Mike B.
Went here for a group dinner while attending a workshop nearby. Ordered the Sicilian Margerita, hoping for a thin, crispy crust as the menu description read. The pizza appeared more or less as it should, but it was not crispy, and very bland. The beer was cold and someone else paid, so I guess beggars can't be choosers. Standard casual dine chain restaurant food. Decent service. Reasonable prices. But if you want delicious food, there are much better options in the area.
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Paul S.
Good food, good service, perfect escape from the workplace for lunch. It's a chain, so it is just as you should expect from any other location. A regular stop for me at lunch hour.
(4)
Leigh D.
The avocado spring rolls were awesome! More than enough for two but so delicious. And the service was wonderful....friendly, patient, helpful.
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Joe C.
tried to order 7 minutes ago.....guess they don't like customers money and choose to let a call sit on hold for 5 minutes then come on the line and say were closed.... BEFORE 9 . I wouldn't waste time there, call some other place, at least service would probably be better
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Tina T.
I haven't ventured into a CPK since my son was a little guy, but on a recent trip to Nordstroms, I decided to get my lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised by this chain restaurant. It has a nice airy modern feeling in the restaurant, and it makes a nice place for a lunch at Oakbrook mall. They have the best Sedona white corn tortilla soup - this has long been a favorite of mine and it did not disappoint. They have a unique assortment of pastas and salads along with their pizzas, so their menu is pretty versatile.
(4)
Kris Z.
I happen to like this chain - their salads, their sour dough bread, their pasta... and of course, their pizzas. I like the Thai Chx pizza. I'd have to eat here far more to try everything I want to.
(4)
Ellen M.
A little cheesy (no pun intended) for pizza-traditionalists, but still pretty good. Don't expect great food, but it's very good food. Good salads, good all-around lunch for the office staff, and for dinner I like the pastas. The jambalaya is loaded with everything - sausage, chicken and seafood. Everything is pretty rich and salty, but the service is good and everyone will find something they're happy with. Come back too soon and you'll be sick of it.
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Angela U.
I love the food and service at this restaurant. The prices are reasonable, and you get quality food. When you are tired of shopping in Oakbrook, stop here.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Garage Bike Parking : No 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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Rozalynn B.
Since I was kid I've wanted to try this place. Not sure why I never did, but certainly happy I finally have. After a quick shopping spin around Oak Brook mall I decided to stop in and from the start I knew I'd love it. We were greeted with complimentary flat bread since it was my 1st visit. I didn't eat it because it had parmesean cheese sprinkled on it. But I was impressed at the gesture. We also were given house bread w/olive oil. Pretty good! For drinks we had Carribbean Sangria, DELICIOUS. For food we ordered baha spring rolls that came with guacamole and Jesus it was to die for!!!! We also ordered the mushroom, sausage, & pepperoni pizza hand tossed crust. It was very fresh & tasty. I LOVED IT!!!! Our server was very nice and accomodating with requests. Best party it was pretty cheap too!!! I'll definitely be back sooner than later!
(5)Dimples R.
California Pizza Kitchen is located in the 2nd level right outside of Nordstrom. Our favorite the chicken & shrimp lettuce wraps, we never fail to order this appetizer whenever we would have lunch or dinner. Over the weekend we are here and we have the lettuce wrap, Tuscan hummus and Thai Crunch salad. Another one of my favorite are the fish tacos and fresh strawberry mango cooler (very refreshing drink and without any alcohol). Again the food was great but service was rather slow and the restaurant was not even filled when we got there. We rarely see our server and she would just show up to check on us and ask how the food was. Service really needs to improve! The place got renovated too which is nice, new floors and tables but I wish (being a mom to a toddler) they would renovate the washroom. The changing table is by the door not even in a cubicle, there was no privacy and everyone can see what we are doing. Good thing she didn't poop and was not crying.
(3)Heidi B.
I was shopping at Oak Brook on Monday afternoon and thought CPK would be a great place for lunch. My two stars are for the taste of the food and the price of the lunch menu. This restaurant could use improvement with the service and speed of food. I thought we would be in and out- especially during the lunch hours. The restaurant had tables filled but it was not crowded at all. I'm not sure if our server had a large section of tables but we did not see much of her. We finally placed our order and it took a long time for the food to be delivered. The food had a great taste but I'm glad we were not in a hurry. Oak Brook has plenty of lunch options...I think I will try other places before returning to California Pizza Kitchen.
(2)BB C.
I would pass this place up. The women's bathroom smelled like the gorilla cage @ Brookfield. Our table wasn't even. I had to put something under the table so it wouldn't wobble. Our server took forever to take our drink order. It was year's later we when got them. We thought our food was going to come out before our drinks. We almost walked out.
(1)Karen R.
A little slow on serving us initially, but the food was great. Shared Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Five-Cheese + Fresh Tomato Pizza, can't remember the name of the pizza with chicken but the absolute favorite was the California Club Pizza, soooo good! Also split Red Velvet Cake which was very good. Will definitely go back!
(5)Martin K.
Thank you California Pizza Kitchen at Oak Brook for the dead fly in my wife's pasta. That was a real treat, especially this far out of season. The manager should have offered to comp the entire meal, not just a portion of it. I didn't argue or even ask them to do otherwise. I was more concerned that I had eaten some of the pasta and so had my three year old. I wasn't about to haggle over 20 bucks, but in retrospect it was not a very classy move on their part. I won't be coming back. The waitress was very nice.
(1)Michelle S.
Came on a Saturday and there was a wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly but they could have been a little more attentive. We had the Chinese chicken salad with ginger dressing to start off and it was very, very good. We then tried the Spicy Chipotle Chicken pizza and it was so delicious. I think it could have been cooked longer, as the crust was a little flimsy and it got cold very quickly. Other than that, our dinner was great. I highly recommend going!
(4)Robert G.
The pizza at CPK is as good as I remember. Almost everything else, not so much. For starters they asked if they could bring out some oil and bread. And I said sure, because for heaven's sake, who doesn't get the free oil and bread? While technically free, it was quite hard. Also there were four relatively small chunks. I was a bit disappointed. In addition we got strawberry and raspberry lemonade. Both could have come from mixes. At least consider the thought of blending in real berries, guys. I ordered mac n' cheese bites for an appetizer, which were small but fried up nice and crispy. I'm uncertain as to the origins of the cheese, but I would get it again. Their namesake pizzas are still quite good. I had a peanut Thai pizza that had fresh, crunchy vegetables, while my wife had her usual barbecue chicken. The honey wheat crust has been refined since the last time I've gone, and is better now. The service was OK. We went a long time without being checked up on, but it wasn't terrible. Overall, stick to the pizzas, and I think you'll come away with a positive experience here.
(3)Gaddiel T.
The service was bad. The food was bad. The overall experience was just bad. We ordered appetizer and it came with the entrees. The flavor of the food sucks. The pasta was overcooked and tastes bland. We had to ask other servers to call our server and it would take her another 5-10 mins before she comes considering the small size of the restaurant. This experience is just so bad we wont be dining in any cpk restaurant anymore.
(1)Natalie D.
I used to eat here all the time but in resent years the quality seems to have diminished. The items on the menu that I used to love are no longer available. The service is always spotty and slow. The drinks are missable. The price is a bit high for the quality. It's probably time for this franchise to either go through an overhaul or to close it's doors. It's mall food now and the gimmick is old news.
(3)Anna W.
Everything here is amaaaaaaazing!!!!!!!! Mac and cheese balls are to die for/salads anything really is really good:)). Drinks are strong :) and the sangria is delicious.
(5)Frances S.
Overpriced for poor service. No silverware, napkins, condiments, or water refills were provided until asked explicitly multiple times. Incompetent waitress was given more responsibility than she could handle. Food is edible.
(2)Aj K.
This place is great! We had a short wait time and were seated in a booth with a nice view. Our server was attentive and knew before hand what we needed. The ambiance, service and food quality was excellent. Which is a nice surprise as I don't remember CPK as that good in recent years. Also, the new salted caramel pudding is a must try!
(5)Shin M.
I got a garlic cream fettuccine. It was basically an alfredo pasta but it was very powdery and not as creamy as it should have been. I did like the texture of the fettuccine. It was a pretty big portion. Overall, it was just ok. Tasted like something I could make at home by combining a jar of Alfredo sauce and fettucine noodles.
(2)Courtney H.
I've been here hundreds of times, but this review is for dinner this past Tuesday night. I went in around 6:30pm and was seated in the back. I was waiting for my mom and brother, so the waitress brought bread, oil and drinks, which I appreciated. CPK has been trying to upgrade and seem a bit "fancier" lately, and I have mixed feelings about it. Some of my usual favorites have been "upgraded" and I do not like them anymore. We started with the Cesar salad, which was good as usual. I ordered the Pepperoni pizza light sauce and it was delicious. I usually get the traditional cheese, but it's no longer on the menu. My brother also ordered a pizza and my mom had a pasta, which she enjoyed. My main problem was the service. Our waitress was pregnant, so I'm not sure if it had to do with that but she only came back maybe 2 times and we often had to ask other servers or the bus boy for more drinks, the check, etc. It was irritating enough to cause me to write this review. Don't sit people all the way in the back if the servers don't like making the effort to go back there often during dinner.
(2)S R.
This place is not what it was even a year ago... It's better. Way better. Bester.. If that can be a word. Their super thin crusts are the thinnest on the planet. Any thinner and you'll have a plate of just the toppings in from of you! Take a seat by the bar... It's free entertainment...pizza tossing perfection!
(5)Alison G.
Good for drink and dinner and drink lol Nice place if you need to have a chat with some friends as well since servers don come bother you so much Nice cocktails Food here are simple and yummy you get pizza pasta or just soup or salad up to you It's 3.5 stars.... Not 4 yet cause I am not a fan yet
(3)Jennifer V.
I have been to this location a few times. I usually come alone and sit at the bar to dine. They have a really good Strawberry Basil Martini. I get it every time I visit. I usually try a different cocktail but they are never as good as the strawberry basil martini. The drinks are pricy so I usually order a small plate to eat. The food is ok. I've had salads pizza and appetizers. Nothing really special about the food. The service is always good when I go.
(4)Tuttysan S.
CPK has been a favorite since I lived in California. Excellent service and great pizza and pasta dishes. Today we ordered the blackened chicken and shrimp jambalaya and the habanero carnitas pizza that comes with an exquisite pink hot sauce. Downed it beer from their excellent beverage selection. Kid friendly. Never disappoints!
(5)Dana L.
When the host showed us to our table, I noticed my seat was wet. I didn't say anything, and just cleaned it myself before I sat down. We were greeted almost right away, and the waitress took our orders. My mom had the pear pizza and I had the quinoa and arugula salad. I loved my salad, but the pears on my moms pizza were sliced way too thick. What was weird was that her pizza came out before my salad, so she had her food about 5 minutes before me. Why not just bring them out at the same time? And when we were paying, it took the server FOREVER to pay us out. It's not like it was busy, as it was Monday afternoon, so I'm not sure what was up. Food was great though, I love CPK.
(3)Aimee M.
I love this location. It's in Oakbrook Center's "Kids Wing"--as I like to call it. I can plan a shopping excursion for my son at Stride Rite and the Children's Place and even get him a hair cut at Kid Snips in this area. Then once the lunch crowd has died down, stroll(er) on in to CPK for lunch. They definitely know they are in the Kid's Wing because they really anticipated our needs. Highchair, crayons, kids menu immediately get offered. And after we ordered, my son's pizza came out first--which really helps when you're trying to keep a toddler occupied in a restaurant. The food is good. I'd give it 3 solid stars. My go-to is always the Thai Chicken salad and the Avocado Club Egg Rolls. The salad is always fresh and not overly dressed. Great flavors. The Egg Rolls are good too. Most of the time the avo is good; once in a while it's kind of mushy, but for the most part I'm happy with them. I love the spicy dipping sauce that comes with the egg rolls and they even gave me some to take home with my left over egg rolls. Friendly service bumps it up to 4 stars. Checking on us often, refilling drinks, picking up crayons he dropped so I don't have to get up, holding the door open for me and my stroller son? Always always appreciated.
(4)A. M.
I am surprised it has taken me so long to write this review, considering I am like a fixture in this place on a weekly basis! This is my favorite place to dine out with my kids because it is a super family/kid-oriented place, and the kids menu has a number of options that they love. (Sometime I order the grilled chicken and broccoli off of there as well :) )....The wait staff are extremely pleasant and attentive. A manager almost always comes to our table to say hello and make sure we are happy with our meals. The female manager was really nice to my son one day and gave him a gift card to for his next visit, which I really appreciated because it made him feel special. Our favorite waiter,( also forgot his name), remembers us every time and is the best one there! Favorite menu items: Grilled chicken Cesar salad Tuscan Hummus Pasta with asparagus/tomatoes/Spinach and of course their traditional cheese pizza with wheat crust I would also recommend trying their sangria, very refreshing! In a nutshell, love this place!
(5)Edward B.
I'd probably give CPK 3.5 stars if I could, but it deserves me erring on the higher side since that what Yelp allows. I've enjoyed CPK at several locations (my most favorite being the Galleria location in Houston). This location feels a bit "tight" and not as open and airy as others I've experienced. Service is unobtrusive and pretty good. The food is overpriced, but I overlook that when it comes to the pizzas because they're quite unique, very tasty and the ingredients seem to be top notch. The appetizers are especially overpriced, but that seems to be the case at a lot of places. In my opinion, their "small plates" at around $4.95 are a massive rip-off. The all-of two soups on the menu are really, really good and worth the money. I haven't tried the non-pizza entrees, because when I go I can't NOT get a pizza. CPK is worth a try at least once if you've never tried it.
(4)Courtney C.
Where I grew up, there were no CPK locations. CPK to us was just frozen pizzas at the grocery store. I'm glad that I work close to this CPK location and have been able to experience it because I'm a pretty big fan now! I've had pasta and thin crust pizza in the past and liked them. The pizzas are a little different from most pizza joints and most are thin crust and not flavors you'd find at traditional pizza locations. Last week our work catered a lunch for us from CPK. I had the chicken tortilla soup, the carnitas tacos, chips & salsa, and a piece of red velvet cake. Way too much food for one person, but I saved half of it for dinner. The chicken tortilla soup, I ordered based on Yelp recco's, so thanks guys! It was fantastic and some of the greatest soup I've had in awhile. I would have traded the rest of my meal in for 3 more cups of that soup. The carnitas tacos were really good, but by the time I got to them, the avocado had made them a bit soggy. Still tasted good though, so I can't complain. I thought that it was cool that the restaurant also threw in a nice plate of cookies and brownies which included Snickerdoodles--my favorite cookie from my childhood. One of the girls I worked with ordered the BBQ chicken pizza which has great reviews on Yelp and she said it was awesome. That's next on my "To try' list. I did the curbside pickup and it took about 15-20 minutes from when I called and said I was there until I actually got the food, which is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars.
(4)Jacquitta M.
I'd heard good things about this restaurant and I was excited to come in and try it with family, unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. After lackluster food and abysmal service I can say that I won't be returning to California Pizza Kitchen in the near or distant future.
(2)Arlene G.
great food and service this weekend my niece was so happy that she could have her own cheese all to herself. wwoooo hoooo! i got the thai chicken pizza, my bro got the pepperoni & my homeboy for the chicken caesar sandwich with a soup. evrybody enjoyed their meals and had had a good time.
(4)D. T.
California Pizza Kitchen is my favorite place or a quick lunch. On March 1st we snagged an early table after doing some quick shopping at the mall. CPK never disappoints and today was no exception. The restaurant is always spotless, bright and cozy. The staff I always friendly, attentive, and available. And the food is always perfectly prepared and quite good. Today I had my fav, a barbecue chicken pizza. It was delicious with the perfect amount of barbecue sauce and cilantro. My companion had a lunch salad and said it was very good. Please note that while the regular menu does contain a "GF" symbol for gluten-free, regular menu items, a full gluten-free menu is available. What we didn't know was that the pizzas can be ordered gluten-free on a special gluten-free crust. This will be particularly helpful for us next time as my partner has gluten sensitivities and was sad he couldn't have some of my delicious pizza.
(4)Alex F.
We came in on a Friday night and instantly got a table and the service was quick and painless. The pizza was fairly good. Our waitress was kind and courteous. For dessert, the Belgian chocolate soufflé cake with Häagen-Dazs was a delight. All around a good experience.
(4)Heather S.
I am plant strong. That's like vegan and no oil. It can be very tricky eating out, so I'm so glad the CPK is around. I had the Thai Veggie salad with no dressing. They gave me avocado instead of chicken for no extra charge! I used fresh limes for the dressing. Very accommodating place. Of the chain restaurants, this is definitely top of my list.
(5)Jeff B.
CPK has been at this location for a long time. I honestly have never been overly impressed with the place, but it is handy for those in need of food. The downside is the wait to get service. I recently stopped in with some friends who were on a lunch break (like many there during a week day I would imagine). It took - to kidding - 20 minutes to put in our drink order. Of course, we rushed to get everything ordered at the same time since we wanted time to eat the food. I do like the menu and the location, just not batting 1.000 on the service side. Room for improvement.
(3)Daniel A.
Good Place but would go back again! The food is not something I would crave! It was nice eating it for the first time but won't go again. Pizza is super THIN, like paper
(4)Tony F.
Great restaurant! Clean, great service and great food. It's been a while since I have been here and it's good as ever.
(4)Mskoolkat007 N.
I was so impressed with this place. Service is great. Had a chopped salad with no meats added cucumber and carrots so fresh & delicious. Their five cheese, tomato and basil pizza very good perfect crust. Must try their white corn guacamole + chips add a hint of lime. Yummy. Definitely coming back. Go check it out yourself so worth it.
(5)Catherine P.
Never been before, and will be back! Went in with a group of 7 on a Friday night. (yes, we braved a Friday night dinner without reservations in Oak Brook for seven people) We only had to wait about 20-25 minutes or so. Good company will always help the time pass by quickly. :) We were seated near the back of the restaurant in pretty much in the middle of the restaurant. Round table, near the kitchen. Heavy service foot traffic . Total family place. Loud and busy. Service could have been better, but the whole experience was just fun. Hence, the 4 stars. I typically am not a fan of loud places but when you are with a larger group and there are two teen girls in your party, a loud place ain't a half bad idea. I should bring my loud-ass family back with me! I have been wanting to go here for years and because my gal pal had a 50% off coupon for a party up to 10 people, we gave it a shot. How bad can half price food be anyways??? We ordered three apps. Chicken potsticker/dumpling thingys, a variety of spring rolls and their version of a hummus app. I'll be honest, the food was not served hot, it was lukewarm. The sauce served with the dumplings was very yummy. The spring rolls were something different and fun to try and the hummus was NOT hummus (at least by the traditional standards). It was loose, liquid-y and very little texture at all and probably why they add tomatoes to it. Served with, what I think, was suppose to be warm pita bread, it was okay. We each got our own pizza. Now, I gotta say, the obvious-hand-tossed thin crust was very desirable. Crispy and fresh. Loved it!! Made the apps look like over priced bar food. I guess these pizzas are the reason this place is popular. The pizzas range from about $10 up to $16 or so. I'm estimating, here, kids. I enjoyed the Chicken Pesto Pizza. It was light and the ingredients were fresh! Not a ton of meat, but it was good. I would order it again, for sure. Other pizzas ordered at our table: Thai Chicken, Tostada, Plain cheese, and Wild Mushroom. We all traded each other for a piece here and there and were able to sample pizzas that we weren't definitely interested enough in to order a whole one for ourselves. We all had leftovers (probably would have had as many if we had skipped the apps), and it reheated nicely in the toaster oven. We'll be back, but a coupon would probably be the best way to get me in again.
(4)Rosanna L.
This place is always a hit or miss for me. I absolutely love it or find it to be ehhhh. Therefore down the middle it goes with a 3 star. My brother and I started off with the avocado club rolls and they were extremely oily and over fried (how can something be over fried you ask? when the dough because extremely bland and cracks easily, at least to me). We then shared the chipotle pizza and the three cheese ravioli. Like I said the food is a hit or miss and it was a miss on the pizza this time, maybe my taste buds are off, but chipotle pizza is one of my favorite dishes at CPK and it didn't satisfy me. However, the three cheese ravioli was yummy with the cream/tomato sauce. Our server was the bartender and he started off being very tentative and on par with our needs, but he disappeared for awhile towards the end of our meal and we had to wait for our bill. Overall, average.
(3)Kelsey H.
I love California Pizza Kitchen! I've never had to wait to be seated at this location and the food is always great and arrives quickly. My favorite pizza is the Pear & Gorgonzola. The guacamole is a fresh, modern version. Would recommend!
(4)Linh L.
The prices are great, the food is tasty and plenty, and the service has always been satisfactory. I enjoy coming to a sit down restaurant without the super long wait and the big bill! They have all kinds of food. Usually what I like to do is get a bunch of stuff... put them in the middle of the table and share so we all get a little bit of everything at the same time. I don't like eating my appetizers first haha. I want it all there!
(5)T J.
California veggie and 5 cheese pizza. Enjoyed chocolate soufflé. The vegetarian appetizer rolls was good.
(5)Chirag P.
It's always good, tostada pizza with chicken on the REGULAR crust, not this thin one for this pizza, also a mango lemonade... easily my go-to's. They're all the same no matter what location, I wish they took reservations, but no big deal as I just put my name down and go shopping next door for a bit. And I know I'm being picky here, but could they give room temperature butter with the bread? Everytime i get those small packets of butter and they're rock hard. Anyways, good service good food, obviously not your normal pizza place which is what makes it fun. So, think outside the box and try something different when you're there.
(4)Nicole S.
It was mothers day and needless to say the place was crowded. My beau and I noticed they changed their menu since last we were there and had removed almost all our favorite things. Needless to say that was disappointing. The mojitos tasted like they came from a bottle and not fresh made. Overall, the food was pricey and forgettable.
(3)Marissa G.
I'll admit it, I sometimes forget that California Pizza Kitchen is still around. It rarely comes to mind as a place to go when people ask, "where do you want to go eat?" but I hardly ever turn it down when it is suggested. I met up with a friend I hadn't seen in years here. It was the perfect setting. The staff was nice and didn't hurry us along. We were able to hang out there all we wanted that afternoon, even after our server had clocked out for the day. I like that the dinning room is set high above the rest of the mall. I sometimes forgot I was at the mall to begin with. Food-wise, I went with the classic Thai Chicken Pizza, but this time had it on whole wheat crust. It was nice a crisp on the bottom and soft on the top, just like regular pizza crust. My friend had the BBQ chicken pizza with pineapple. That was a good change of pace. I have to say that because of today I might put CPK on my list of places to go the next time I have the opportunity.
(4)Saba A.
It definately is one of my favrotei chain restuarants. I'm a HUGE pizza lover, it's my favorite food. So yes, you have to narrow down by a lot of pizzas. My friend was vegetarian so we got the three cheese pizza and that was great. The appetizer shrimp was good too. This is a huge restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Oakbrook mall near Nordstrom's. Will return, maybe getting some meat next time on my pizza!
(4)Claudia M.
I'm not a fan of chain restaurants but when you are getting your "shop on" for Christmas presents you tend to get hungry and run to the nearest place that offers edible food. California Pizza kitchen gets the job done although a bit pricey. Two beers, one margarita pizza and one salad (split between 2 people) is about 40$ and that includes the tip. Now that I'm done complaining about spending money I have to say that this place has a Rockin Thai Crunch Salad. Absolutely delicious. Margarita pizza is standard. The service is quick and friendly. The best part is that this place is at my favorite mall and you can get your mani/pedi right next door.
(3)Ellen M.
CPK is one of my favorite restaurants. This Oak Brook location had prompt and friendly service. Tall windows makes the room feel bright. Service: Our waiter was friendly and did not give us a hard time for lingering around long after our meal was over. (I was catching up with friends I hadn't seen in years.) Luckily there were plenty of seats, so we were not holding back anyone from getting a table. Parking: Oak Brook parking is always busy and challenging to find a spot. This CPK is at the edge of the mall (above Nordstrom), near open parking areas and parking garages. Food: Favorite appetizer: Tortilla Spring Rolls (order the combo with all 3 flavors); Favorite pizza: BBQ Chicken Pizza (sweet bbq sauce = yum), Roasted Vegetable w Goat Cheese Pizza (not on their new menu = sad). For dessert: Chocolate Soufflee Cake (OMG).
(5)Plenty F.
Two stars. Really should have been 1 star, but my interaction with the manager earned them another star. Went here on Sunday afternoon for a quick bite with hubby and the kids. Quick turned into an extended holiday because service was super slow. But, there was hardly anyone in there - so why? My server (really nice fella!) was IN THE WEEDS the entire time. I used to wait tables in college, so I know it when I see it. Food was blah. Nothing exciting. Ordered a pep and sausage pizza and some cheese ravioli. Pizza was just okay. I'll pass on the ravioli next time. It took 30 mins for us to get our kids sundae and for the server to bring back my hubby's credit card. Seriously? Spoke with the manager on my way out and he made it right on his own initative! Yay! A manager who knows how to manage future expections and retain his customer base! Because of him, I'll give CPK another try some day soon. I hope for a better experience and better tasting food, too.
(2)Vin V.
I like the Pizza's here over the regular Domino's and Pizza hut stuff. We ordered a thin crust pizza here at lunch last Sunday. We loved the pizza. However I felt that the services was perhaps not the best. I never got the water that I asked for, twice. We never got proper plates to eat the pizza on, and had to make do with appetizer plates - that again, after asking twice. Little nitpicking, but I expect better at a CPK. I will definitely go back and also recommend to others, but just for the food, probably not the service.
(3)Erin L.
Pear, Gorgonzola, hazelnut pizza FTW.
(4)Nari H.
I usually come here with family on a weeknight and usually have a good time. It's in a good location, it's clean, servers are usually very friendly, and food is consistent. I always get the Tomato Basil Sphagettini with goat cheese, and I'm never disappointed. Also their BBQ Chicken Pizza and Thai Chicken Pizza are favorites too.
(4)Chris D.
Baja tacos are fabulous.
(5)Taryn T.
When the Baja Fish Tacos arrived in front of me, I inhaled them in what was perhaps my personal record for the most unladylike display of gluttony in a public place. Order them. Then you will know. I love the Oak Brook CPK - whenever I'm shopping with friends and they all agree to my suggestion to go here, I emit a little internal squeal. Ironically, I almost never order pizza here. The lettuce wraps are divine as a shared appetizer, the tortilla soup is a yummy alternative for just you, and pretty much every dessert is worth it (I know this from experience). In short, if you shop at Oak Brook Mall and have never tried CPK, I highly recommend it if you want a solidly good meal (remember what I said about those fish tacos...). It's right next to Nordstrom.
(4)Joe B.
Wow this place is great every time I go here! The food is incredible and great choices for pizza! I never thought the gourmet pizza concept would be a very smart idea.. but it does work! The staff is knowledgeable and very kind. I would definitely come here again!
(5)Jennifer C.
I don't think I like California Pizza Kitchen anymore. Went in with my hubby on Friday night and I was very underwhelmed. First off the host tried to seat us in the table closest to the door. I'm sorry, but if it's under 20 degrees outside I'm not sitting 6 feet from the door. Our waitress was fine, not outstanding but fine. For an app we had the guacamole which was not very guacamole-like. It was described as having jicama, corn, and jalapeno(?) peppers in it. I was working under the assumption that it would still be predominantly mashed avocado and a little of the other stuff. Instead it was equally all of the aforementioned items which was odd. For pizza, I had the cheeseburger pizza which I thought and hoped would be like the frozen kind I got in the store. Unfortunately it was not that good. The hamburger tasted kind of fatty and it just wasn't as good as the frozen kind. The other problem I had with it was the frozen kind comes with diced tomatoes and in the restaurant apparently they can only do sliced tomato (which I don't like). Also, on the box when you get it in the store it suggest shredded lettuce with mayo (which they had on here) and diced pickles (which they did not have available). I assumed there would be pickles available or I wouldn't have ordered it (the sourness helps balance everything out). My husband got the BBQ chicken which I think is also better frozen. I think we just got water to drink and that was refilled adequately. I most likely will not be back.
(2)Adam K.
This is probably only true in the summer, but if you sit on the windowed side of the restaurant, you can entertain yourself by watching the spiders fight, eat stuff, and spin webs... My wife and I went here the other night in the midst of a shopping trip. She had her old standby, the BLT pizza and I branched out a little trying the Jambalaya from the pasta size of their menu. I was pleasantly surprised actually - the dish was a little too spicy, but there were generous portions of shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage. Also, breaking from tradition a bit, they serve it on a bed of pasta instead of rice, which was fine, but made it even more filling than normal, I didn't even finish half of it. Our waiter was pretty efficient, nothing spectacular, but better than is usually expected at a chain restaurant. Overall we had a good experience and it was a nice respite from walking around.
(4)Billy E.
I try not to go to chain restaurants just because I like discovering smaller places, but my most recent trip to the Oakbrook locale just happened to be a matter of convenience. Let me tell ya, I'M GLAD I DID THIS TIME! I don't know about everything they offer, but I ordered the habanero carnita pizza and washed it down with a Windy City Wheat Beer...delicious! Even the staff was super helpful. I was there with 4 adults, and 3 small kids (1 of whom was my 3 month old Gabriel who was FREAKING OUT!) and despite the fact they were slammed, they sat us promptly and made extra consideration to give us the space we needed! Great experience, and definitely made me reconsider my chain restaurant "prejudice"....well, at least at this CPK!
(4)Maureen M.
Today I had a pretty miserable experience at CPK. It is only my second time here. The first time was because my sister threw a party here for my nieces birthday. We went because at the party my children received coupons for a free build-your-own-pizza which is a great way to bring people back to try it again with their families. However, although yes it may have been busy, they said my kids couldn't build their own pizza because it was "too busy"? Why send a coupon if you can not hold true to it? Anyways, we looked past it. The kids got over it and the kitchen just made their pizza for them. Me and my mom decided to split a salad and a pizza. The kids food came out, then our salad came out. The salad was very good (California Cobb). We were starting to wonder when the pizza was coming. Once everyone was done with everything the waitress asked if we wanted her to send the kids desserts over. I said "can you just wait a little bit til we get our pizza?" And that's when it happened. She looked very puzzled and was like "pizza?" Then she went over to the computer and ordered it, clearly Bc she had forgotten. I have been in the restaurant industry for my whole life. If she would have said "my fault I totally forgot to ring it in" "or I'll have it out right away" or ANYTHING to fix the mistake we would have been fine with it. However, it was busy, the kids were done eating, and then she came over and told us that someone took the pizza? Really?! Like someone just took the pizza? You don't have tickets? Or tables numbers? Or managers? Is the kitchen a free for all? The point is, is that just fess up, tell the manager and fix the problem. But instead, you have created a poor experience and a loss of customers when there is so many restaurants to choose from. Sorry for the bad review and Good luck CPK.
(1)che c.
No problems with the food. The service was horrid. Never got any refills on my water, the server never asked us how we were doing after the food was served. They were vacuuming while we were eating and the restaurant was pretty full, no where near closing time. The server did refill 1 drink but she didn't even say here you go she just pounded it on the table like she was mad like we were making her do something outside the scope of her job.
(2)Stove P.
Navigating through the Oak Brook mall is not easy, but it will suffice as your workout for the day or possibly the rest of the week--plan wisely. However, once I've completed my mission and still have enough money left, coming here only seems rational. It's right across from H&M afterall. Fast food pizza, that's what their gimmick is. I'd like to make clear that this does not mean you should expect greasy pizza or to immediately make your way to the gym afterwards. You did make it through the mall, afterall. Fast food pizza just refers to the speed at which their food will make it to your table. The pizza choices are pretty interesting, and you shouldn't come here ready to order your regular whatever it may be. Try something new, as they have some neat combinations. When it comes to dessert, I've learned that my mom's strongest conviction in life is that CPK has the BEST tiramisu. I couldn't disagree. Even its presentation is much more impressive than any other tiramisu I've seen. Definitely check this place out.
(4)Bata T.
Excellent food and service. Highly recomended
(5)Tara M.
I'm not the norm, I figured that there was little other than pizza on the menu, so why bother popping in... well, wasn't I pleasantly surprised! I hate having to wait for a table, but the Saturday after Thanksgiving at one in the afternoon proved not nearly as bad a wait as I'd anticipated. Then the service was great, our server was at our table within a few moment of us being seated and was quick with our drinks. The food was good too! Plus, when I really want a salad, but not A LOT of salad, it's nice to have the option to get a 'half' of a salad. And then there's the fact that they have some of the BEST spinach/artichoke dip I've ever had... YUM! Will definitely be back!
(4)Kassie C.
My boyfriend and I went the weekend before Christmas, so the place was pretty packed. The salads were good and filling. The place is clean. Server was weird.... to the point it was funny. The overall experience was good.
(4)B L.
What a disappointment. Poor service ---- even though the place was 2/3 empty. Is this a weight watcher restaurant? ---The pizza was soooo tiny. And for $12, the salad was a total disappointment. ($12 for a plate of mixed greens and a few walnuts and pear shavings?) The pricing is stiff for what I got. My first and last time at this franchise.
(1)Cliff B.
The BBQ chicken salad was good. Lunch crowd more bearable than other nearby restaurants.
(3)Kelsey K.
It's a CPK, what more can you say? The food is good enough and the staff is very nice. Aimee, our server, was a total doll. The drinks were fine, albeit not incredibly creative. It's nothing to write home about, but it definitely gets the job done. I got the Portabello Ravioli and it was okay, but the sauce was definitely overly greasy. It also tends to be a high school hang out, which can make for a loud, gossipy dining room. It was great to end a day of shopping, and I'm totally glad that I know who Jake is now dating after dumping Kate... Man, I was totally worried about that one.
(3)Fred M.
I love this place. I like to go here whenever my $ is low. Kids friendly and pizzas are good. CPK, BRING BACK THE THAI CURRY NOODLES!
(4)Matt O.
We found a piece of PLEXIGLAS in our avocado egg rolls. Need I say more?
(1)Jessica D.
Yes, this is a chain. Yes, they train the personnel to act and speak alike any location you go. Yes, they have the same menu items. But don't ask me why, this is the best spot I've been in for CPK, counting somewhere in Hawaii, somewhere in Virginia, the one downtown at Water Tower and even the brand spanking new one in Warrenville IL. Maybe it's the possibility of sitting by the really big ovalish window and peeking down onto unsuspecting parked cars. Or maybe the possibility of sitting by the window and peeking at Nordstrom customers. Maybe I'm just into daylight and windows? Just my favorite location. The staff is fast, the food is well-cooked, they come back and ask you how it's going they don't leave you orphaned.
(4)Andrea M.
I came here on a date over the summer. It was pretty busy and packed inside but we got seated right away. Our waitress was nice, friendly and pretty. At first I thought she would be a ditz and take forever but she was quick and made good recommendations. We ordered "the works" pizza and I ordered some fruity slushy drink...it was either a strawberry margarita or the cherry lime sparkler, can't remember. Either way it was good & gave me a little buzz! The only reason I give this place 4 stars is because the pizza arrived warm..not hot like it should be. Also, the hostesses need to get on their ish because the glass doors had fingerprint stains. Also, since this place is kid friendly, expect to eat your meal to the sound of screaming/crying babies once in a while. Maybe this place is best in the evenings when little children are tucked in their beds.
(4)Amanda D.
The pizza is great, especially when you have the Hawaiian Pizza on the honey bread, yummmmmmmmmmmm :) And their Long Island's are nice and strong. I forget his name but the bartender during the lunch hour is cute too.
(5)Marcia T.
I can't remember what 2 pizzas we ordered when I came here...but they where really good...not your regular pizza...It's like a fancier pizza..lol...I also had the red velvet cake and it was sooo good...the place is very contemporary looking...its really nice...and the service was great...I recommend this place...
(4)Amy T.
EW! EW! EW! My friends and I used to go to California Pizza Kitchen all the time... Now... that just doesn't happen anymore! I went one day for lunch with a bunch of friends after shopping.... and I don't know why I bothered to give it a second chance. Wait can be long especially at lunch time. Service- AWFUL. They are impolite. Our server came to take our drink orders and that was the last time we saw her. After 45 minutes of waiting for our drinks, another server FINALLY came. What takes drinks 45 minutes? Food - Strings of hair in food! Most of my friends who were with me, had strings of hair in our foods, including me. Food came out cold. (we didn't order pizza on this visit) Price- for bad service, and string hair food, it's pricey and not worth it. Would I come here again? NO thanks!
(1)Victoria h.
My friend was visiting who just spent a long time abroad and wanted to come eat here after we were done shopping. We were there around 5:30 on a Saturday evening. We were seated within 5-10 minutes and I couldn't help but notice how extremely loud it was. My friend ordered a pizza and I ordered a salad. Both were extremely average. The food is average, the price is average, and the service is average.
(3)alicia b.
Chain resturants are not usually something I like to go to alot but cpk is actually pretty good. I recently went there with my bf for din.We each got a drink and felt a like drunks since we were surrounded by kids but oh well. I ordered the split pea and barley soup which is vegetarian and is really really tasty... see carnivores not all pea soup needs stinky ham in it. Then I got the bbq chopped salad no chicken and my bf got the tostada pizza.Everything was meatless and delicious. The only issue I have with cpk is that its a lil expensive for what you get all I got was soup and salad and it was like $20. But I would go back.
(3)Shayna W.
I visited the Pizza Kitchen for lunch during a business trip and found the food and service very good. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly and I liked the well lit, open but fairly quiet atmosphere. The cooking area was open and it was fun to look over and see pizza's being made. I had the Thai Chicken Salad and the raspberry iced tea. The tea seemed to be regular tea with "flavoring" as she gave me a spoon with it and I don't think it was worth $2.99 but the meal was tasty.
(4)Lizzi C.
Delicious, fresh pizza. It's a nice change to the heavy Chicago-style deep dish pizza. I stick to carry out since the restaurant can get pretty busy being in Oak Brook mall. They have unique pizzas including Sicilian (my favorite), their famous BBQ Chicken, and Carne Asada-pizzas you can't find anywhere else. My family gets the calamari and the focaccia for appetizers and they are always outstanding. The desserts like the Key Lime pie are wonderful. More expensive than other pizza places though...
(4)Irina H.
For a chain restaurant, in a shopping mall, they are surprisingly good. Nothing beats their wild mushroom pizza with a cold glass of 312 on tap, and our waitress was excellent.
(5)Mike B.
Went here for a group dinner while attending a workshop nearby. Ordered the Sicilian Margerita, hoping for a thin, crispy crust as the menu description read. The pizza appeared more or less as it should, but it was not crispy, and very bland. The beer was cold and someone else paid, so I guess beggars can't be choosers. Standard casual dine chain restaurant food. Decent service. Reasonable prices. But if you want delicious food, there are much better options in the area.
(3)Paul S.
Good food, good service, perfect escape from the workplace for lunch. It's a chain, so it is just as you should expect from any other location. A regular stop for me at lunch hour.
(4)Leigh D.
The avocado spring rolls were awesome! More than enough for two but so delicious. And the service was wonderful....friendly, patient, helpful.
(4)Joe C.
tried to order 7 minutes ago.....guess they don't like customers money and choose to let a call sit on hold for 5 minutes then come on the line and say were closed.... BEFORE 9 . I wouldn't waste time there, call some other place, at least service would probably be better
(1)Tina T.
I haven't ventured into a CPK since my son was a little guy, but on a recent trip to Nordstroms, I decided to get my lunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised by this chain restaurant. It has a nice airy modern feeling in the restaurant, and it makes a nice place for a lunch at Oakbrook mall. They have the best Sedona white corn tortilla soup - this has long been a favorite of mine and it did not disappoint. They have a unique assortment of pastas and salads along with their pizzas, so their menu is pretty versatile.
(4)Kris Z.
I happen to like this chain - their salads, their sour dough bread, their pasta... and of course, their pizzas. I like the Thai Chx pizza. I'd have to eat here far more to try everything I want to.
(4)Ellen M.
A little cheesy (no pun intended) for pizza-traditionalists, but still pretty good. Don't expect great food, but it's very good food. Good salads, good all-around lunch for the office staff, and for dinner I like the pastas. The jambalaya is loaded with everything - sausage, chicken and seafood. Everything is pretty rich and salty, but the service is good and everyone will find something they're happy with. Come back too soon and you'll be sick of it.
(3)Angela U.
I love the food and service at this restaurant. The prices are reasonable, and you get quality food. When you are tired of shopping in Oakbrook, stop here.
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