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Calif Chicken Cafe

3.7 (1.4k reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Salad, Wraps
Closed • 10:45 am - 9:05 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Glenn A.

I remember the pre-covid days where you can actually dine inside California Chicken Cafe. Now, a majority of their locations just serve food to go and this location is no exception. I haven't visited this location in awhile and I noticed that they remodeled the inside to have an area where you can place a walk-in order and wait for your order. Of course, you can still place an drive up order via the app. Pickup is in front of the restaurant on Ventura Blvd. You have to wait in the car line to pick up your order.

Great experience at the Encino location! The food was fresh and delicious. The perfect place for lunch since you order beforehand and they bring it up to your car or you can park and walk in to grab your food. Angie was extremely attentive and kind while i waited for my food inside. Her customer service really made the experience stand out. Definitely coming back!

One wrap (not even the one I ordered) when the receipt has 2 items, one of which is a salad.

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29 days ago

The wrap was refreshing, will come back again for sure and spread the word... Raymond was such a great help with recommendations!

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16 days ago

thank you so much! Angie and Raymond was very welcoming and attentive. they were very nice

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11 days ago

The food is always great and great quality and Angie was awesome, she took care of our orders and has great customer service.

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Angie was fast and efficient with my order! They are always friendly to me at the Encino location

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26 days ago

Always visit ccc at the encino location this visit Raymond provided excellent service.

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27 days ago

DANIELLE was amazing!!!! she's the sweetest and helped me so much. CCC is my go to lunch spot 10/10 recommend

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1 month ago

This is my go to lunch spot. Staff at the register is always polite. Food is always fresh and on time. Just wish they had seating available.

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16 days ago

Great service by Raymond. Great food. Very hospitable. Helped me with my order as it was my first time.

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16 days ago

Raymond and the crew are awesome! It's my regular lunch spot and I'm never disappointed.

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The most amazing chicken ever and really nice people. Liz was amazing and really made sure I had everything I needed.

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1 month ago

Food is always so fresh and staff is amazing at this location! Shout out to Raymond who took care of us. Will definitely be back

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When are you opening or dine in?

They're not - they're permanently open only for take-out or pick-up, no dine-in whatsoever.

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