California Pizza Kitchen

Is it sad that I went to a chain restaurant when I’m in NYC? Nope because I live here and sometimes I just crave the chain restaurant taste. I’ve only been to this franchise once in Cali so I had to come back even if it was in NYC. I ordered the Spicy Chipotle Chicken pizza and it was delicious. It’s served with a cilantro lime sauce which I loved dipping my slices in. No appetizers really needed here as they serve you bread before hand (although the apps did sound good). Even the wine was great which I didn’t expect considering it was a 40 dollar bottle. I also know nothing about wine so don’t ask me. The only knock I had was our server took FOREVER to give us our card back and I was trying to catch me some NBA Finals action… they only had one small TV near the bar. I’m a patient person but there’s a point where I even notice when something is just taking too long.

Amazing service, really great food. You can’t go wrong with california pizza kitchen.

Good food and nice people! Very clean and quiet place. Fred, the waiter was happy, friendly and communicative! We loved it! (04÷27÷16)

Excelent. Love this place !!! The quality of the food was really good. The service was great. Highly recommend it. If you love pizza like I do then you have to try California Pizza Kitchen !

I spent the first 17 years of my life in California, where you can find a CPK at every mall. So when I had a craving, I headed to this CPK to see how it compares. Everything was excellent as usual, my salad (Italian Chopped, the best one) was great and came in like five minutes. Everything was clean and the ambience was casual but still nice. One star off because, and other reviews have mentioned this, I sat at the bar and that was a mistake because I could hear all the conversation among employees, like why they needed a plunger in the women’s restroom. It wasn’t very appetizing. So just don’t sit at the bar and you’ll be fine. I can see this place being a good restaurant to go to with clients or co workers.

I typically only eat CPK at the airport, but this location is pretty convenient if you’re with a friend who’s craving gluten free pizza. BBQ Chicken Pizza is my jam. Not in love with the wine selection, but whatever. It’s CPK. And I’m not at O’Hare. I should probably give them an extra star for not being at O’Hare. But I’ll take it back because there’s no CPK at LGA.
On a side note, I truly believe that the waiting room for hell is LGA United gates. «Welcome to hell’s waiting room. You’ll be delayed here for two hours. You’re hungry? Ha! Go get an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Jerk.»

If you need a good restaurant for a child without sacrificing taste, CPK is the place to go. We love family dinners at CPK: my one complaint is that the closest one is 40 minutes away from us here in RI. :(

Probably the worst pizza I’ve ever seen. The thing that they call a pepperoni is awful

Food was ok but how are we suppose to eat without utensils. No forks, knives only napkins.
Our food came separately our family members
Had to eat separately.

I’m dining alone tonight but the ambiance is nice and calm. If you come here try their Agave Mojito, it’s cool & refreshing but not very strong… the way I like it. I ordered there sesame chinese dumplings as an appetizer and the linguini Jambalaya as my man course. I enjoyed everything and will probably return another night with company if I’m lucky. Lol

I made the mistake of sitting at the bar too close to where the staff hangs out. I was subjected to their loud (at times ear piercing), inane and constant conversations. I’ve worked in many restaurants. I know the staff needs to keep themselves entertained. Unfortunately due to the badly designed open kitchen it’s at the expense of the enjoyment of the customer. It’s hard to find quiet in this city.
As a result I had to overhear the staff talk about the unhygienic practices of the restaurant. Probably the last time I’ll ever eat here.
Food is actually pretty good though.

First time here actually. Service was good, and the food surprised me. They have interesting pizza combinations, which work well together. The blood Orange sangria was beyond delicious. The Jamaican jerk chicken had a great combo of heat and sweet, while the spicy Chipotle chicken was pretty spicy but definitely enjoyable. The thin crust was a good thickness and wasn’t paper thin. Will be back to try more.

California Pizza Kitchen is an above-​average (I’d even say super-​duper-​great) restaurant chain, with many delicious pizza options and tasty appetizers. The service at this location was really friendly and efficient (I’ve always found excellent service at CPK, but it’s particularly good at this location). As with other CPKs, the menu has a wide range of options beyond pizza, so it’s a safe choice for large groups and picky eaters. I’ve also found quality to be consistent across the chain so I was, as always, very happy with my experience at this spot.
Favorites: I particularly love the lettuce wrap appetizer and BBQ chicken pizza. The pasta with bolognese sauce is another favorite; the sauce is incredibly thick and full of meat! Portions can range from satisfactory to very large. They provide free bread and butter at the beginning of the meal and will give you more if you ask.

I, like most everyone, know California Pizza Kitchen as one of those suburban food court restaurants that’s always attached to shopping malls and outlet stores. I’ve never seen a standalone location until this one.
The food is pretty much what you’d expect from a restaurant chain. Decent, but generic tasting. Still, it always works as a lunch spot with co-​workers and they offer a wide range of menu items that can please even the pickiest of eaters or those with dietary restrictions (hint: gluten-​free pizza). I also rather enjoy their pastas, despite that there’s gotta be a crapload of sodium and preservatives in those sauces (or maybe because of?).
Portions are huge and I can never finish anything without having leftovers, be it with pizza, pasta, or salad. A least you get your money’s worth. Also, my office gets a company discount, and who can say no to a little extra savings?

Sehr coole Location mit vielen bequemen Sitzmöglichkeiten. Wir hatten Pizza. Tolle Sorten, mal etwas anderes als nur Salami oder Thunfisch. Geschmacklich top Die Preise sind für Manhattan vollkommen ok. Zu zweit haben wir mit Getränken 45 $ inkl. Tip und Tax bezahlt. Der Service war schnell und freundlich. Nur leider war es im Restaurant etwas kalt, sodass ich während des Essens gefroren hab. Wer gute Pizza will, ist hier aber auf jeden Fall richtig.

Restorant bar convivial, le service y est correct le prix proposé et dans la moyenne plus tips
Les pizza son très consistante même petit surtout la 5 fromage
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I have been to this restaurant many times and the customer service and food varied by the branches I went. Personally, my favorite so far has been the one on Park Ave and 30^th street. The service given by the waitress and the host was very friendly, and they even told us how to get complimentary small plates.
I came here with my best friend after doing a couple of hours of volunteer work around the community. When we arrived, the host took us to our table and told us about their loyalty card; once you sign up you get a complimentary small plate or flatbread, so we signed up for it. Then the waitress arrived and told us if we checked in on Facebook, we would get complimentary guac and chips. Both came out and they were completely delicious.
My all time favorite dish from this establishment has got to be the Thai Crunch Salad. The salad contains crisp vegetables (mainly lettuce) and fresh cilantro with chicken and crushed peanuts, wontons and rice crips. The salad is tossed with peanut sauce dressing. I completely love the crunch of all the components of the salad as well as the hint of spice from the peanut dressing.
Every time I come here I always ordered the thai crunch salad (half portion: $ 11.99)
In terms of the pizza, I am particularly not a big fan of the pizza, because it does lack the tomato sauce and I found the dough of the pizza to be too thick that it overtook the whole taste of the pizza; an uneven balance of toppings and dough
Food: kind of pricey ($ 11-​$ 25), salad portion is worth the price, food wait: 10 – 15 min
Atmosphere: pretty upscale, one of the fanciest pizza joints I have been to, but modern and casual
Service: This establishment exactly, very friendly hosts and waitresses, cater to your needs even when you have an issue with the check.
The establishment is very spacious and comfortable so it can accommodate medium size to large groups.

Waitress: Brianna was perfect! Up seller and knowledgable.
Food was adequate. Only concern was the tip calculation that listed 20% tip amount at 23% in actuality. Service was great so still gave 20%. Otherwise, that’s just deceptive/​negligence on part of management.
See pics for copy of receipt.

It was the sign for ‘Lunch Duos’ that drew us in. And the air conditioning and the idea of personal pizzas that had kept us there.
Lunch Duos run weekdays from 11 – 4 and you have your choice of a personal pizza or half sandwich with either a salad or cup of soup. Today I had California Pizza Kitchens signature BBQ Chicken pizza (with gouda, red onions and cilantro) and a caesar salad. The entire meal, $ 10.95, was really filling without being heavy. And it was a quick lunch too! We were in and our in about 40 minutes, maybe less.
Our waiter was very nice, and the manager was very present — visiting tables to check in on diners as well as delivering lunches.
I know that I could have found a giant NY pizza slice somewhere for just a few dollars but sometimes you want chain restaurant ‘gourmet pizza’ with gouda and sprinkles of cilantro! You could do a lot worse than California Pizza Kitchen! I have no complaints about today’s lunch. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again next time I’m in the neighborhood.

Ate here for lunch, my server was Cassandra & she was awesome.
Got the pizza & salad for $ 10.95 which was a great deal & it was very fast.
I also got the adobo margarita & it tasted great. My server assured me that she would get me something else if I didn’t like it. She was very attentive.
There was a bartender to the left of the bar, visible to customers, that kept cussing & complaining. Super unprofessional

Boys wants CPK… Yes, in New York so we obvi went. The place was busy but Let me tell you this, Customer Service at this location is on fleek! Both the host and our server did an amazing job making sure we were well taken care of. We were seated right away, Orders were taken and served in decent amount of time. The boyfriend got the Halibut and I had Roasted chicken (suggested by our server) and boy they were yummy!
The kids were all satisfied with their choices as well. We left the restaurant with a happy tummy and with a GREAT dining experience.
Great Job CPK in NYC! :)

So my new boss brought me here for my «first day/​welcome lunch» last week and I was excited because even though this place is a chain — it looks like one of the more decent ones. I was really torn between 3 or 4 stars — but they pulled ahead and got that 4^th star and this is why…
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Ambience:
It’s a big, open space which lends itself to be good for group outings, but also has a warm and inviting vibe thanks to their simple décor and relaxing, West Coast like color palette.
Service:
Our waiter was friendly, efficient and helpful. Everyone we engaged with was really nice, no problems with service here for me.
Menu:
For a place called, «California Pizza Kitchen», I was pretty impressed with the diversity on their menu. People who eat gluten-​free, are vegetarian, are watching their weight and are looking to throw down and pig out will all feel welcomed here! Want pizza? Of course it’s here! Craving tacos or pasta instead? Sure thing! Sides? Options galore! Everything is reasonably priced and servings are generous — these are a few of my favorite things! :D
Food:
My boss and one of my coworkers both opted for the California Club Original Hand-​tossed pizza. It features Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, roasted chicken and Mozzarella, hearth-​baked then topped with avocado, arugula, fresh torn basil and Romaine tossed in lemon-​pepper mayo… essentially this was a very nicely sized pizza on top of a salad. They were both happy with the portion but both agrees that the dressing was sparse and the arugula used was a tad on the drier side.
I ordered their White Pizza which came with Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, sautéed spinach and roasted garlic. My pizza was insanely decadent, rich and amazingly satisfying… then again with so much cheese and these types of ingredients it’s really hard to mess up.
On a whim I also asked our waiter if they would happen to have any hot sauce and to my delight he said, «sure, would you be okay with Cholula sauce?» OHHHHHMAGAHHHHH WOULD I!!! Lol. This ladies and gents, is what catapulted California Pizza Kitchen into 4 Unilocal-​star land!
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In short I would totally return here if in the neighborhood (which doesn’t have that many good food selections to boot) and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty sit down meal in the culinary wasteland that is (especially this part) of midtown/​Flatiron. Bön Appetite!