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    Calif Chicken Cafe

    4.0 (995 reviews)
    ModerateWraps, American, Salad
    Closed 10:45 am - 9:05 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CALIF CHICKEN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    It took literally 5 minutes
    Buck W.

    Already a fan of Encino. I've biked over to Santa Monica twice now. Great location. As always a friendly staff. My go to salad was ready in 5 minutes. To drive home how wise this company is they include a few chicken samples. If they hadn't I would never know how absolutely delicious it is! Seriously might be the freshest tastiest chicken I ever had. Of course I'll be back.

    Melrose Wrap
    Alexis M.

    Can't go wrong with eating at Calif Chicken Cafe. Stopped by this colorful walk up location for a last minute lunch. There wasn't a line when I got there so I was able to order quickly and get my food quickly. The guy who took my order was really friendly. I ordered the melrose wrap and it was so fresh and delicious! Definitely recommend.

    Outside Pickup
    Logan M.

    California Chicken Cafe in Santa Monica is a showcase in knowing exactly what it is and executing without hesitation. The speed alone deserves recognition. Placed the order on the app, food in hand (beating the estimated wait time), no excuses made. Everything comes out cooked to perfection, hot where it should be, fresh where it matters. THAT'S WHAT IS UP. It's pickup only, which somehow makes it better, like the place is politely telling you not to linger. Friendly staff greets you and hooks ya up with a primo parking spot to get your grub. Ambience is 10/10. And yes, I'm about to compliment the parking, because when parking is this dialed, it counts.They have that shit locked down in a way that feels almost luxurious by Santa Monica standards. Overall, CCC never misses on flavor, and that consistency is the real flex. Quality here isn't a marketing word, it's the baseline expectation. This is dependable, efficient, deeply satisfying food that shows up and does the job every single time.

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    Darlene A.

    This is the gold standard for salads and rotisserie chicken. They have an extensive menu with great sides and wraps, but their salads are what keeps me coming back. The Chicken: I only eat white meat, so I'm picky about texture. CCC does it perfectly, the breast meat is always tender and juicy, never stringy or dry. You can really taste the herb seasoning all the way through the meat. The Salads: * Chinese Chicken Salad: my absolute go to. The crunch from the almonds and crispy noodles mixed with the salad veggies are perfect. The Chinese dressing is the best dressing I've ever had (I always get extra on the side). * California Chicken Salad: Great if you love avocado and veggies. The broccoli adds a nice crunch and the balsamic pairs well with the chicken. If you want a quick grab n go they have a website where you can order for pickup. They also have a convenient side window operation where they call your number. It's efficient and the staff is always nice.

    Where is my chicken?! Such a pitiful wrap
    Christiana N.

    My food was fresh - and it was also SO disappointing. The amount of chicken in the Chinese wrap should be a crime for nearly $20. It isn't even worth $10. Where is the protein?! I unfortunately won't be ordering again.

    Ranch Wrap

    I can't believe i've never written a review about CCC!! It's my favorite spot. It was my first time at this location and i will definitely be back. Luis was super friendly and helpful. He answered any questions I had! The food was super fresh and yummy (as it always is). My favorite is the chinese wrap!! but this time i tried the ranch wrap.

    Green Goddess Salad
    Katie K.

    When I am hungry, don't wanna cook, and don't wanna eat like crap, this is my go to. The goddess salad, no broccoli. It's always perfect. There is no ambiance, because it's all to-go. There is no service, because, it's all to-go. But the salad is solid. And every time I get it, I am never bummed.

    California Chicken Salad
    Joy D.

    After all these years, it's still my go-to spot for to-go salads before work. Their salads are always fresh and so good! Curbside pickup is a breeze -- the staff is already outside ready to take your name, and the food comes out in seconds. Quick, easy, and consistently delicious!

    Chinese Wrap
    Edith J.

    The Caesar wrap was so good! The sauce amount was perfect and the croutons were so good! The Chinese wrap wasn't as good and it comes with sauce on the side so it was a little dry. We also had the lemonade that was very good. We ordered when we got there and waited about 5 minutes.

    Came here with a colleague, as someone who doesn't eat meat...your options are obviously limited and that's totally OK. But if you are going to advertise a wrap as vegan, please make sure there is no chicken inside. So here is a warning to all vegans/vegetarians/non-meat eaters: the Vegan Wrap is not so vegan. There should be a cross contamination warning. Idk maybe there is?

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    I LOVE Ca Chicken Cafe, the food and the service. Unfortunately you can only take out and that does not work for me 75% of the time.

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    Yummmmm. Always so good and fresh. The portions are very generous, and love the curbside pick up.

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    Food was good. Service was quick. They only have takeout/pick up. That's good for me!

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    Ask the Community - Calif Chicken Cafe

    What kind of oils are used for marinade, cooking, and dressing....if any?

    When do you guys plan on opening up the lobby for dining?

    Can we dine in?

    Yes, best to give them a call if there has been changes

    Why isn't Tapatío offered on their DoorDash app but Cholula and Sriracha are 😩?

    Those are the sauces they have available in the restaurant

    Do they take tips? I never see a tip jar or a place on the receipt to tip.

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