I came here with my kids. I'm not sure if it's a super family friendly place, but we didn't feel out of place by any measure. I ordered the four cheese ravioli. My eldest daughter ordered Macaroni and Cheese from the child's menu. My other daughter decided she wasn't very hungry so we would share my adult portion of raviolis. My husband ordered the Jambalaya pasta. The server was very friendly, however he wasn't very comfortable with the kids. He asked them very awkward questions. No points taken off though because some people just don't have a way with kids. I get that. The food came fast. My husband and eldest daughter both enjoyed their meals. They said the taste and portion sizes were perfect! Mine however, was a tiny portion. There were maybe 8 raviolis total. More sauce than anything else. My daughter had a bigger portion of macaroni and cheese from the children's menu. I had her split it my younger daughter because there was no way I was going to be able to fill hers and my belly on my dish. It wasn't very tasty either. Overall. it was an "just okay" kind of experience. I probably won't be back. Rock Bottom is next door and they are comparable in price, but hugher in quality.
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Bonnie B.
We were quite disappointed with this place after our last visit. It took our waiter a long time to come over and greet us and take our drink order. When he brought our drinks he asked if we would like some bread and oil - Yes Please! It never came. Our pizzas were good, but very messy to eat. My husband and I were both looking forward to trying their special new dessert which was advertised on a stand on the table. When we ordered it our waiter said they were all out. Seriously? Did anyone consider taking the picture of it off the tables? Also, we felt everything was really overpriced and the dining room was really loud for lunchtime on a Tuesday. I doubt we will go back.
(2)
Angela K.
The tai crunch salad here is addicting! All of the dishes I've ordered here are light but satisfying and don't leave you feeling bloated when you leave (something I hate). Pizzas are thin and delicious, flat breads great, and the lettuce wraps are worthy of trying! To top it all off, the management is very friendly and have their best interest in the customers which sadly is something hard to come across these days.
(5)
Alison V.
I had a wonderful lunch here today. The food: We had a white pizza and a California veggie on honey wheat crust. They were both scrumptious but I enjoyed the veggie a bit more since it had more ingredients (like mushrooms, roasted eggplant, baby asparagus, and red onions) and packed more flavor into each bite than the white. The beverage: I tried something new to drink: mango iced tea. They take normal ice tea and add in sweetened flavored syrups. They had several varieties (peach, raspberry, and another one too), but I am so happy I tried the mango. ** Sidenote: It tastes a lot like CBTL's Mucho Mango (my favorite beverage on the planet), so you can imagine how happy I was since I normally have to travel 2,000 miles to get one of those. ** The service: Bonnie was wonderful - very helpful in making our pizza selection and attentive throughout the entire meal. Perfect in every way! Misc: The entire place was spotless, especially the bathroom. Bravo.
(5)
J D.
WOAH. WOAH. Pros: - I called literally 5 minutes before bringing a huge group of 10 over. Girl on the phone was receptive and pleasant! We were greeted with a smile and had a table ready and waiting! And we're talking 7:30pm on a Saturday! - Server was charismatic, knew his stuff, and had a great attitude. So mad I didn't take down his name -- he was a tall gentleman with blonde hair put in a ponytail. You, sir, are amazing. - Service was attentive, food was super fast, and restaurant was clean with a great atmosphere/ambiance. - The food was holy crap delicious. I had the peach salad with salmon, and a white wine margarita. Probably the best margarita of my life. Cons: - NONE - LITERALLY, NONE I'd also like to mention this was not only my birthday celebration, but my FIRST visit to a California Pizza Kitchen and it was an outstanding one at that. Thanks for making my birthday extra amazing!
(5)
Patti G.
Great service! Always able to get seated right away on a weekend both times I've eaten here. Caramelized peach salad w/bacon is amaaaazing! Jerk chick pizza was also surprisingly tasty as well. CPK is very consistent & I've been to several locations but this location in particular offers superb service.
(5)
Courtney S.
Pair a flavor separatist like me, whose palette is overwhelmed by anything beyond bread + tomatoes + cheese, with my friend who creates the most unusual -- and delightful -- culinary creations imaginable, and you have hilarity. Who knew artichoke, mushroom and pineapple pizza was made all the better by scooping on guacamole? My visit this afternoon was rather lovely, greeted by a fun, cute and super caring hostess who chatted with me and recommended some awesome seasonal specials. The waiter was a bit scattered, but it was during lunch rush, so that's to be expected. My cheese pizza was a bit too greasy for my tastes, even after dabbing it with a napkin, but the crust had a savory hint of butter and the flavors were balanced delicately. A thin-crust pizza has to work damn hard to earn a recommendation from a die-hard deep dish fan like me, but it won me over in the end. One bit of advice? Don't you dare walk out that door without dessert. The super-sized portions are worth every penny (and calorie). I had my first taste of cheesecake ever, which tasted like it was made with real pumpkin, and my friend scooped up every last morsel of the red velvet cake. He said it was the best he'd ever had. My envious eyes (and stomach) are eagerly waiting their turn on another trip. Also of note: this is the perfect place to bring folks with food allergies. The menu notes gluten-free options, and the online menu is super helpful for vegetarians. I've never before seen a restaurant specify by lacto-ovo, vegan, and every permutation in between!
(4)
Ellie M.
I love their salads, which is funny because I'm a total carb-a-holic and it's crazy that I don't order pizza here. It's just that so rarely I find a good salad, made with fresh greens, veggies & cheeses, chopped and tossed the right way. CPK does this right, and for that, I am willing to pay $10-13 for a good salad. They have so many varieties. I love their Waldorf, Thai crunch, BBQ chopped & regular chopped salads. They offer them in 1/2 or full portions, and the 1/2 is perfect as a regular meal or to split with a couple friends before your meal. Their pizza is also good, but I'm a Chicago deep-dish or authentic Italian pizza fan, so I rarely get pizza here. Some of my friends and I have been coming here since high school, and they always get the same pizzas. There is a BLT pizza! One thing I must say, though, is that sometimes the service is a little cray cray. This one time, my girlfriend and I had this obnoxious waiter that made us very uncomfortable. He stayed too long, awkwardly chatting it up, rarely leaving us time to chat with one another. Then when we needed to pay our bill and get our food wrapped, he was nowhere to be found. The next time I visited CPK, I had a darling waitress who was delightful and very professional. I think it's just hit or miss!
(3)
Jason V.
CPK has been the go to for fresh, great food. I do a ton of pick up ordering. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The other night they were late in getting my food ready (15 minutes past the expected ready time). The staff was very apologetic as they were clearly slammed and had mistakenly given an aggressive ready time. I was only 5 minutes into driving home after getting the food when I received a call from the staff informing me they had comped my meal because we waited so long. I've NEVER had a restaurant do that. Ever. Despite being late in getting me my food, that classy move just got them a loyal customer. Thanks CPK!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot 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 : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Amanda S.
I came here with my kids. I'm not sure if it's a super family friendly place, but we didn't feel out of place by any measure. I ordered the four cheese ravioli. My eldest daughter ordered Macaroni and Cheese from the child's menu. My other daughter decided she wasn't very hungry so we would share my adult portion of raviolis. My husband ordered the Jambalaya pasta. The server was very friendly, however he wasn't very comfortable with the kids. He asked them very awkward questions. No points taken off though because some people just don't have a way with kids. I get that. The food came fast. My husband and eldest daughter both enjoyed their meals. They said the taste and portion sizes were perfect! Mine however, was a tiny portion. There were maybe 8 raviolis total. More sauce than anything else. My daughter had a bigger portion of macaroni and cheese from the children's menu. I had her split it my younger daughter because there was no way I was going to be able to fill hers and my belly on my dish. It wasn't very tasty either. Overall. it was an "just okay" kind of experience. I probably won't be back. Rock Bottom is next door and they are comparable in price, but hugher in quality.
(3)Bonnie B.
We were quite disappointed with this place after our last visit. It took our waiter a long time to come over and greet us and take our drink order. When he brought our drinks he asked if we would like some bread and oil - Yes Please! It never came. Our pizzas were good, but very messy to eat. My husband and I were both looking forward to trying their special new dessert which was advertised on a stand on the table. When we ordered it our waiter said they were all out. Seriously? Did anyone consider taking the picture of it off the tables? Also, we felt everything was really overpriced and the dining room was really loud for lunchtime on a Tuesday. I doubt we will go back.
(2)Angela K.
The tai crunch salad here is addicting! All of the dishes I've ordered here are light but satisfying and don't leave you feeling bloated when you leave (something I hate). Pizzas are thin and delicious, flat breads great, and the lettuce wraps are worthy of trying! To top it all off, the management is very friendly and have their best interest in the customers which sadly is something hard to come across these days.
(5)Alison V.
I had a wonderful lunch here today. The food: We had a white pizza and a California veggie on honey wheat crust. They were both scrumptious but I enjoyed the veggie a bit more since it had more ingredients (like mushrooms, roasted eggplant, baby asparagus, and red onions) and packed more flavor into each bite than the white. The beverage: I tried something new to drink: mango iced tea. They take normal ice tea and add in sweetened flavored syrups. They had several varieties (peach, raspberry, and another one too), but I am so happy I tried the mango. ** Sidenote: It tastes a lot like CBTL's Mucho Mango (my favorite beverage on the planet), so you can imagine how happy I was since I normally have to travel 2,000 miles to get one of those. ** The service: Bonnie was wonderful - very helpful in making our pizza selection and attentive throughout the entire meal. Perfect in every way! Misc: The entire place was spotless, especially the bathroom. Bravo.
(5)J D.
WOAH. WOAH. Pros: - I called literally 5 minutes before bringing a huge group of 10 over. Girl on the phone was receptive and pleasant! We were greeted with a smile and had a table ready and waiting! And we're talking 7:30pm on a Saturday! - Server was charismatic, knew his stuff, and had a great attitude. So mad I didn't take down his name -- he was a tall gentleman with blonde hair put in a ponytail. You, sir, are amazing. - Service was attentive, food was super fast, and restaurant was clean with a great atmosphere/ambiance. - The food was holy crap delicious. I had the peach salad with salmon, and a white wine margarita. Probably the best margarita of my life. Cons: - NONE - LITERALLY, NONE I'd also like to mention this was not only my birthday celebration, but my FIRST visit to a California Pizza Kitchen and it was an outstanding one at that. Thanks for making my birthday extra amazing!
(5)Patti G.
Great service! Always able to get seated right away on a weekend both times I've eaten here. Caramelized peach salad w/bacon is amaaaazing! Jerk chick pizza was also surprisingly tasty as well. CPK is very consistent & I've been to several locations but this location in particular offers superb service.
(5)Courtney S.
Pair a flavor separatist like me, whose palette is overwhelmed by anything beyond bread + tomatoes + cheese, with my friend who creates the most unusual -- and delightful -- culinary creations imaginable, and you have hilarity. Who knew artichoke, mushroom and pineapple pizza was made all the better by scooping on guacamole? My visit this afternoon was rather lovely, greeted by a fun, cute and super caring hostess who chatted with me and recommended some awesome seasonal specials. The waiter was a bit scattered, but it was during lunch rush, so that's to be expected. My cheese pizza was a bit too greasy for my tastes, even after dabbing it with a napkin, but the crust had a savory hint of butter and the flavors were balanced delicately. A thin-crust pizza has to work damn hard to earn a recommendation from a die-hard deep dish fan like me, but it won me over in the end. One bit of advice? Don't you dare walk out that door without dessert. The super-sized portions are worth every penny (and calorie). I had my first taste of cheesecake ever, which tasted like it was made with real pumpkin, and my friend scooped up every last morsel of the red velvet cake. He said it was the best he'd ever had. My envious eyes (and stomach) are eagerly waiting their turn on another trip. Also of note: this is the perfect place to bring folks with food allergies. The menu notes gluten-free options, and the online menu is super helpful for vegetarians. I've never before seen a restaurant specify by lacto-ovo, vegan, and every permutation in between!
(4)Ellie M.
I love their salads, which is funny because I'm a total carb-a-holic and it's crazy that I don't order pizza here. It's just that so rarely I find a good salad, made with fresh greens, veggies & cheeses, chopped and tossed the right way. CPK does this right, and for that, I am willing to pay $10-13 for a good salad. They have so many varieties. I love their Waldorf, Thai crunch, BBQ chopped & regular chopped salads. They offer them in 1/2 or full portions, and the 1/2 is perfect as a regular meal or to split with a couple friends before your meal. Their pizza is also good, but I'm a Chicago deep-dish or authentic Italian pizza fan, so I rarely get pizza here. Some of my friends and I have been coming here since high school, and they always get the same pizzas. There is a BLT pizza! One thing I must say, though, is that sometimes the service is a little cray cray. This one time, my girlfriend and I had this obnoxious waiter that made us very uncomfortable. He stayed too long, awkwardly chatting it up, rarely leaving us time to chat with one another. Then when we needed to pay our bill and get our food wrapped, he was nowhere to be found. The next time I visited CPK, I had a darling waitress who was delightful and very professional. I think it's just hit or miss!
(3)Jason V.
CPK has been the go to for fresh, great food. I do a ton of pick up ordering. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The other night they were late in getting my food ready (15 minutes past the expected ready time). The staff was very apologetic as they were clearly slammed and had mistakenly given an aggressive ready time. I was only 5 minutes into driving home after getting the food when I received a call from the staff informing me they had comped my meal because we waited so long. I've NEVER had a restaurant do that. Ever. Despite being late in getting me my food, that classy move just got them a loyal customer. Thanks CPK!
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