I had a great experience here at their DTLA location. Flight of sangria + beef ragu pasta. Special thanks to all the staff -- from the front of house Luis, to the bartender (Jose Luis), and manager Lupe. Keep up the great customer service read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Flight of sangria - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Gone seems to be the day of good service and tasty food for this chain.The food here was lackluster,bland and backed up by equally bored and ineffective wait staff read more

I love that CPK has online group ordering, which makes it super easy for offices to order. Our order was ready at the designated pick up time, but they were missing a few items. I was really craving a salad and decided to try the new steakhouse salad. The salad itself was really good, but the steak was inedible. It was hard as a rock. However, the greens were crunchy and fresh, and the dressing was great! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Steakhouse salad - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

On my way to Romania, I had a relatively long layover at LAX so I was looking for somewhere to grab a bite to eat. Most airport dining is notoriously mediocre and overpriced, so I didn't have high hopes. I ended up deciding to dine in at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). You may know them for their frozen pizza you can buy at grocery stores. They also invented the BBQ chicken pizza, so that's a significant feat in itself. Service (1.5/5): This is where things really falter. The hostess brought me to a booth. Rather than menus, you scan a QR code and place your order through your phone. That means service is pretty much non-existent. They bring you your food and you take care of your bill on your phone. I appreciate efficiency, especially when I'm at an airport and my time may be limited. Here's the issue: 20% minimum. Why am I required to give a 20% tip when there was no service? That was a first for me, and made me feel like I was being bamboozled. Ambiance (3/5): Pretty much your typical airport restaurant. Comfortable and large enough, you have room for your bags. There was an outlet under my seat, which I appreciated because I got some work done as I ate. Drinks (N/A): No alcoholic beverages for me this time around, I just had a lemonade. Food (3.5/5): I went with their famous BBQ chicken pizza which comes with you guessed it, cubes of chicken, cheese, onions, and drizzles of BBQ sauce. It's a solid pizza. CPK's crust is a little weird, but it was still good and filling. Nowhere near the top of my power rankings when it comes to pizza joints, but for airport food, solid. A pizza, soft drink, and the required tip put me at $40. $40 for a pizza?! I know it's California and the airport, but that is highway robbery. Pro tip: order your food to-go and eat it elsewhere so you can avoid the required 20% tip. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - BBQ chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food 5/10 We started with the street corn appetizer and that was good. The Thai pizza is also good. The mushroom pizza is not good. The cheese consistency was like plastic & tasted bad. The chopped BBQ chicken salad was tasty & fresh. I had enough points on my account for a free dessert however I was only allowed to choose from 2 options. I chose the churro sundae but regret it. It came with a scoop of ice cream but the churro was hard. They didn't think to warm it up or toast it a little bit. Service was a bit slow considering the restaurant was 2/3rds empty. Ambiance was good 10/10. This cpk has a bar and TVs with captions & sports consistently playing on the screens. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Street corn - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The last time I visited a California Pizza Kitchen was probably 25 years ago in Farmington, CT and I absolutely hated it, swearing to never return (I was literally a child). Well, all these years later I find myself living super close to this location and figuring it was worth returning and giving this franchise a chance. My wife and I came here on what I believe was a Sunday night when the place wasn't too busy. We came around 6PM and got seated right away. The restaurant itself isn't too exciting to look at, pretty plain and offering a good amount of seating options. The menu here is mostly what you would expect from this kind of pizza place, which is exactly what we were looking for when we came here. We ended up starting the meal with an order of Dynamite Shrimp which ended up being way better than they had any right being. The sauce here was really tasty and the shrimp themselves were very good. For pizza, I settled on ordering The Works which consists of Spicy Italian sausage, rustic pepperoni, Cremini mushrooms, Mozzarella, red onions, green peppers, olives, and wild Greek oregano. Look, I knew I wasn't going to hate it as much as I did as a kid since I'm an adult now who likes more then chicken nuggets, but I really didn't expect to like this pizza as much as I did, so much so, that I finished it off in one sitting and barely left crust crumbs on the plate. The pizza tasted great, and I take back every single bad thing I've ever said about this place. Overall, the California Pizza Kitchen gets a thumbs up from me. The food here was really good, the service was great, and outside of the boring aesthetic of the restaurant itself, I very much enjoyed myself. Although I'm never going to frequent any chain (except McDonalds thanks to the stupid app) I can safely say I will return at some point in the future. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - The Works pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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On Mondays & Tuesdays, they have a deal where you can get a pizza for $10, dining in or takeaway. It sounded like a great deal so I gave it a try. I was disappointed by the size of the pizza. It's a personal sized pizza, with 6 slices. So when it's not on sale it's around $20. $20 is very expensive for a personal pizza. I remembered when the pizza could feed a group of 4 people. Now it's 2 people max. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Original BBQ Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a hit and miss sometimes with CPK. Sometimes the food is great but in other days it's gross. Thankfully this day was good. I ordered the lunch special which is super affordable. So anyone on a budget this is the place to order. But the portions may be small if you're a big eater. I got the pizza and soup combo. I upgraded my soup to a "bowl" rather than a "cup" for $2.50 more, making my lunch $16.50, $20 after tax and tip. My usual use their soup and salad lunch combo, which is under $11 with no tip. I regret getting upgrading the soup because comparing it to my co-workers cup, it's the same exact size just different packaging. The service in the Togo section of the restaurant is always attentive. Anything you need they comply! I've been inside and it's loud and busy but the servers shears come by to check up on you. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Okay, I'll say it was overall 6.5/10. It wasn't the best in flavor (I dislike I have to always add salt and pepper). Yes, the food came out very hot! I will say the staff was hard working. I ordered two drinks. Great job! I feel like this place should promote their lunch special better and Happy Hour and maybe they'll get more traffic. I would recommend getting local influencers (like reach out to me) and have people promote this location. Where this location is, it's the heart of the city. Us who live downtown need to know about more places like this. Lupa their manager was nice. He shook my hand. I wish this business success because I know it's hard in LA for all owners. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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California Pizza Kitchen in DTLA is a culinary hustle that hits harder than a Rick Ross bassline. The staff? Straight up legends--cheerful, efficient, and moving like a well-oiled machine, delivering an experience as smooth as that espresso martini. Speaking of, the drinks were on point--the tequila soda crisp and refreshing, while the espresso martini was a caffeinated symphony in a glass. The Hawaiian pizza? Sweet and savory perfection, a beach vacation for your taste buds. The wedge salad brought the crunch, and the artichoke dip was a creamy masterpiece that made us rethink appetizers altogether. This spot doesn't just serve food--it delivers moments. With vibes this good, CPK DTLA earns its place on the map as more than just a pizza joint--it's a vibe. S/o Gee for being so kinda and professional to us. Everyone else was so incredible too. read more

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So, while I'm familiar with California Pizza Kitchen as a chain, I had never visited CPK's location on 7th and Fig until last week. At my server's recommendation, I took advantage of their lunch hour special, the Lunch Duo: for $15, you choose a main (choices are a 7-inch pizza, a half-sized sandwich, and a lunch-sized pasta) and a soup or salad. I believe you can also elect a soup and salad as the lunch duo. I chose the spicy chipotle pizza and the Sedona tortilla soup. The pizza was spicier than anticipated (all those peppers! Hehe). I also ordered the peach lemonade (bless those refills) and the Belgian chocolate soufflé cake. My meal was delicious, and quite reasonably priced. More than anything, though - I really appreciated my server. She was busy the entire time I was there, and yet I never felt like she wasn't checking in or looking out for me. Excellent service. I tend to overlook chain restaurants when I'm in downtown, but I'll be back. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Spicy chipotle chicken pizza with peach lemonade - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here on a whim. We were one greeted by our server, Celina, who gave us top-notch service. Our server gave us recommendations on appetizer choices that were outstanding. The food was amazing. Celina was extremely busy, but kept checking on us to give us a personal experience. if you come to this restaurant, definitely ask for Celina. I hope the management appreciates her as much as we were appreciative of her. read more

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Robbery! Your quality of food is terrible. Cubes of chicken maybe get three pieces for a pizza a drizzle of sauce. I chipped teeth not tooth teeth on their crust. What in the world size portion for appetizer. 2 Small almond sliver sized super thin pieces of stale bread and a fit full of corn. The size of pasta servings is enough for a toddler one pizza one pasta and a "free" app 67 dollars! We had to go to another place to eat and get full. I hope cpk isn't around much longer. Going to be sending my dentist bill. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - My chipped tooth. Like I say I chipped teeth on your pizza crust and bread served with the corn appetizer. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Overall it was pretty average. Pizza is decent, I liked the supreme and bbq chicken. The Mexican corn starter was a bit disappointing, felt like the flavors weren't all there. The shrimp salad was good, I liked the coating of buffalo sauce, reminds me of a Chinese honey walnut shrimp. Service was decent too, no complaints there. I liked how there was no line, not that big of a crowd on a Saturday afternoon so my party of 8 didn't have to wait when we got there, could just walk in. read more

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We decided to have a last-minute birthday brunch at CPK after missing our earlier reservation, and we were so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home. Our waitress, Mayra, was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made choosing this location an easy decision. The warmth didn't stop there--every employee we interacted with was just as friendly and accommodating. At one point, I needed to pay for more time on my car and wasn't sure how to get change. Beatrice went out of her way to try to get me a dollar in change, while Mayra even offered coins from her own wallet! She also mentioned they validate parking at the mall, which was a nice added bonus. So we did that instead. The staff here made us feel like family, calling us "honey" and "sweetie," which added such a warm, caring vibe to the experience. The food was fantastic--everything came out hot and perfect. We were so eager to eat, we forgot to take photos! Although we didn't finish it all (we have other plans later), we'll definitely be coming back. We've always loved CPK but this specific location has earned a loyal customer in us and will be our main CPK from now on. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came with a party of 40. With about 15 kids ready to carb load for the marathon. They seated us quickly took drinks/food orders quickly. Everything came out amazing. The service was amazing. Especially with such a. Big party. The food was hot and was amazing. I can not wait to try this place again. The ome thing that was a bummer was they wouldn't split checks. We made it work but would have been nice. read more

My friend and I were famished after spending the day at the beach. We were staying in town for Kcon and just wanted a quick pizza pick-me-up. We noticed a CPK location close to us and decided to order Uber Eats. We ordered two pizzas, California Veggie for me, and a cheese pizza and side caesar salad for my friend. We weren't expecting to get a side of half a slice of bread and olive oil on the side. Maybe that was only because we ordered a salad along with our pizza, but it was a nice surprise nonetheless. We both enjoyed our pizzas. I appreciated the amount of toppings and how nicely seasoned each veggie was. The downsides were the soggy, paper-thin, flavorless crust underneath and the size of the broccolini. Gigantic pieces that wasn't possible to eat WITH a bite of pizza. I had to pick each piece off and eat it separately. Also not much cheese and even less sauce I feel like. I just don't understand how these "high-end" pizza places cook their pizza with the thinnest crust and also don't season the outer crust so you're crunching into a hard piece of plain crust. This is why I'm a Dominos girlie through and through. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - California Veggie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered food ahead of time on the app, but it wasn't very user friendly. I had some rewards I wanted to apply, but I wasn't readily able to do so because the site kept saying it was invalid (but the reward hasn't expired yet) so I had to try different methods to get the reward to be applied to my order which. It also didn't help that the mobile version of the app wasn't loading properly, so I had to use my computer. It took me around 30 minutes to figure out the site and place my order. I would suggest making it more user friendly and clear how we can apply the rewards to our order. When I went to pickup the food at this location, it was confusing where the pickup window was. I followed the signs but it led me upstairs where it wasn't at. It turned out the takeout window was around the stairs. It would be nice to make that clear in the sign where it's located. As for the food, it was okay. The Mac n cheese though was pretty disappointing. It tasted just bland pasta with a thin coating of cheese sauce which was also not very flavorful. It was so plain to the point where I had to doctor it up with my own seasonings. I would recommend adding more cheese sauce to the pasta. read more

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In all honesty I'm not a big fan of CPK, I've eaten at this chain of restaurants very few times and I'm never fully satisfied. Not sure I'f it has to do with the portion size or just the idea that I feel like they skimp on their protein portions when ive asked for a salad or a pasta in general. But we happened to be in the LA area and decided to have lunch here. The times I've eaten at Cpk, I always opt for a BBQ chicken salad or a BBQ chicken pizza. Its probably the only 2 items I care for. Today I decided to try their lunch duos. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with a BBQ chicken salad. I decided to pay extra for a full sandwich. And I gotta say, that was the best meal I've had at CPK. I truly enjoyed everything. We also ordered the nachos with spinach artichoke dip as appetizer and I can say it also hit the spot. The California Focaccia they brought out with vinaigrette was freshly made, warm and soft like no other. The vinaigrette was also very tasteful. Unlike prior times that I've tried it and it's just oil with no flavor. My sandwich was delicious and satisfying. Not dry at all, very fulfilling and so was the BBQ chicken salad. The salad was fresh and nicely made. The service and our server was great and the ambiance inside was relaxing and enjoyable. Looks like the employees there all work very hard, I noticed a great/big majority of them are hispanic. Kuddos to all for being so hard working. They validate parking tickets and even the security guard was helpful with that as i forgot to validate mine on my way out and parking was gonna come out to $28 bucks. After validation it was only $2. Lol read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Nachos and artichoke dip. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Selina was amazing! The staff was so friendly, food was fantastic Lupe the manager was also kind. This had been one of the best dining experiences I've had! read more

I was super grateful to have this place to sit down and relax after a long day of traveling the atmosphere was pleasant and as soon as everybody was able to figure out where I was fit and found a nice little table where I can enjoy my favorite bowl of tomato soup with The side of bread and olive oil was absolutely Delicious . The pea and barley soup is next on my list with the 7 inch pizza but that's a Monday through Friday lunch special but I'll be back to try that out and I have to give props to my server Natalia, what a pleasant young lady she was on top of everything for me Made sure I didn't have to wait very long for anything. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty limited selection unfortunately. Got the Cobb salad with no dressing. I asked to see if the manager had any olive oil and vinegar and he was kind enough to find me some. Service is pretty good, which compensates for the limited selection. Expect to-go orders to take 15-20 minutes. Located in the airport :) read more

This CPK is located in such a cute plaza in downtown LA on 7th street! We were in the area and decided to have dinner here. It wasn't busy either as we went on a Thursday. We were just in time before happy hour ended (3-5pm weekdays) so we were able to put in our drinks and appetizers and they were all 1/2 off! They also validate parking which was a plus. The spicy buffalo cauliflower and the Szechwan chicken dumplings were super gooood! I could honestly just eat a bunch of their starters for my meal. For drinks, I got the California Colada and the Sangria flight and both were refreshing! I love wine and pina coladas so it did not disappoint! I love their chicken piccata but since I've been trying to eat healthier, I substituted the pasta for broccoli and it was just as good and glad they were able to modify it. It wasn't a busy day and our server was super nice so service was great! read more

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I would give 10 stars if I could give to this location. I was ordering my kids lunch and for the teachers from here for the first time and was having a trouble getting through the order. The store managers, Louis&other general manager went above and beyond to help me to deliver the foods to my kids with such a short notices of time.Louis even answered the phone call before their opening time and waited patiently on the phone while I was handling the credit card issues.Managers made sure the food was getting delivered on time to my kids and it did!!!Great customer service and accommodation for the customer. Definitely will order from here next time!!! Big thanks to super nice 2 managers!!! read more

When you're hungry for some good quality food, but don't have too much time; I recommend the "To Go" option at CPK ! I love their salads !!!! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Take out. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Location is small but pretty clean. You can dine in or out side which is cool too. They have a cool lunch combo deal which is great if you like variety. I love that they give complimentary bread and oil (it's so good). Also they give you a free dessert on your birthday (butter cake is also also my favorite there). I definitely recommend. The service is great.. friendly and attentive staff (if they aren't busy). read more

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Very poor quality food. Soggy mushy pizza with grease leaking out of the box. Crispy potatoes not worth it container was almost empty with only a little bit of potatoes and the cookie was basic not tasty at all. read more

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Food was delicious but the service was AMAZING the server was very bubbly. The ambiance was beautiful n peaceful

i've actually never really been a fan of california pizza kitchen ever since i was younger loool but shoutout tmobile for the discounts!! picked up something light; the kid's meal for only 32¢ which consisted of some chicken tenders/ nuggets, sliced up strawberries and pineapples. it's in a really really crowded and hectic intersection in dtla btw so i wouldn't really enjoy parking or anything here unless i was already in the area or if it's close to free LOL read more

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The food was excellent, but the customer service has really gone downhill since before COVID. They used to replace dishes or offer free appetizers if something went wrong, but not anymore. Last night, our server forgot my Sedona soup and was rude when I asked about it, saying she "only had two hands." She later brought a half-used hot sauce from another table. The food is still great, but the friendly service they once had is gone. read more

This place is horrible the managers service is awful they didn't care for anything going on, they gave my order to someone else had it returned 20 minutes to try to hand it to me cold this has been a crazy experience and I will not return to this location I'm sad. The staff just laughed at everything. read more

Since I was in a hurry and thee was a 20 minute wait for a table, I opted to be seated outside. BIG mistake. It took forever to be waited on. The server did provide bread and my drink while I waited--the only good thing about the entire meal. It took forever for the food to arrive. I wanted to ask for a box and my check when th food was brought since, as I mentioned, I was in a hurry. But the guy who brought the food slapped it down on the table and rushed off before I could make the request. As for the food--it had probably been sitting on the counter waiting to be picked up because it was cold b the time it was served. This thoroughly unpleasant experience was capped when I tried to get my check and was ignored by both servers. I will never go back! read more

Ordered dessert to go and was surprised to find that they also included some bread and olive oil. The butter cake is amazing! It has a cream cheese topping so I compare it a less decadent cheesecake without the crust. The sugar has a nice crisp crunch on the edge and I opted without the scoop of ice cream. I think it's interesting that the to go counter has a separate entrance but I guess it makes sense considering the dining area is a bit on the small side. read more

I stumbled across this place while walking around my hotel. I sat at the bar and ordered a Moscow Mule. After checking out the menu, since it's been years since the last visit, I settled on a Sicilian. Sitting at the bar allowed me to check out the work being done in the kitchen as I enjoyed my drink. The pizza came up quickly and it was perfect. I love thin crust pizzas and the flavors of the Sicilian is what makes CPK awesome. IYKYK. Just come and get a pizza. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - a view of the kitchen from the counter - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Overall, not a bad location. CPK is what it is and what I remember growing up. Sure, my favorite salad is gone (rest in food heaven, beloved salad!!) but lots of goodies can be found. Their wine list and cocktails are well chosen and I can't wait to get another California colada when it's warm again- it was the best of a pina colada without being too heavy. Perfection! And after that I flipped through the menu but everything seemed so heavy portioned. That is, until I found the back page. You choose half of this, half of that- and basically create your own combo. That said, my half sandwich and half salad was too much food after the spinach artichoke dip, which, let's be honest, who hasn't had THAT!? Our server, Nick, was a kind transplant from San Diego. He tried to be attentive twice without being too clingy- something that's hard to do when it's slow. We came during a lull but thankfully business picked up a bit through our meal. read more

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I was too lazy to go get some real food, so I settled for this mistake of a meal. I originally wanted the baked potato soup, but of course, they didn't have it. So, I searched the menu some more and, against my better judgment, went with the burnt ends pizza. Big mistake. This was, hands down, the worst-tasting pizza I've ever had. It reminded me of those frozen school lunch pizzas--bland, sad, and barely edible. The worst part? I looked over and actually saw the chef rolling the dough, which gave me hope... until the pizza arrived. The cheese wasn't even melted, and the burnt ends were so chewy I thought I was gnawing on rubber. Don't waste your money here. I get that this is a cheap chain restaurant, but this was just a reminder of why I never mess with California Pizza Kitchen. Lesson learned. for this mistake of a meal. I originally wanted the baked potato soup, but of course, they didn't have it. So, I searched the menu some more and, against my better judgment, went with the burnt ends pizza. Big mistake. read more

I have eaten at CPK plenty of times. But today in particular at this location my coworker and I experienced great service from Mayra. She was so nice, attentive, and quick. Everything was so great and truly the reason I came on here to leave a review. We definitely plan on coming back here and asking to sit in her section. For lunch I did their duo deal. Half baja crunch salad - Half Catalina chicken sandwich. The whipped goat cheese was just delicious. Also, quick hack for this salad..ask for barbecue sauce on the side and this taste exactly like their original BBQ chicken chopped salad read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Catalina Chicken w/ Baja Crunch salad - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my spots for lunch since I work a few buildings away. The lunch special is only 13.00 with a salad and pizza. Can't beat that with a cheap cocktail. The service can be a little slow becauase of the busy Ambiance, but overall good service. Note: bread is available upon request. Their bread is delicious dipped in the olive oil. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Lunch special Cesar salad and cheese & tomato pizza with a cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friend and I came in for lunch and were attended by Faruq. His attention to detail and customer service were super on point. Faruq understood that my friend and I were on a time crunch and fired our food at a perfect pace without overwhelming or underwhelming us. Overall our experience was great and will be coming in during Faruq shifts. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Butter Cake Platter - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was bad waited 15 minutes for drinks (lemonade and sprite ) waited 45 minutes for food