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California Pizza Kitchen in San Francisco

4.1 (199) 53 3rd Street, 53 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

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San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

Phone: +1 415-278-0443
Site: https://order.cpk.com/menu/calif...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.1

199 Reviews for California Pizza Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-26 02:54:05

For starters, we ordered the sweet chili shrimp and Mexican corn. The shrimp were done to a delicious crisp and layered with savoury sweet chilli sauce which paired great with the salad underneath. The corn exceeded expectations and was full of flavour which paired decently well with the toast.For mains we ordered the Hawaiian and the Sicilian pizzas. The execution of the pizzas were on point with thin crust, the toppings and the value. Freshly hot and simply delicious. As for service, Fernando did a great job serving and checking in on us; quick and direct gentleman. Will definitely be coming back to experience it again with different menu items…

Review №2

2023-11-02 04:52:37

Typical chain, but it never disappoints. Its been about 3 years that Ive eaten at a CPK, and they still go strong!Always order the Cajun pasta and Alfredo, which were tasty and fresh. Staff are always hella cool, extremely kind, attentive, and professional.Idk if it was me, or what, but the drinks were going down too!

Review №3

2023-09-02 03:00:48

Amazing tasting pizzas come out of this kitchen. The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza was my favorite. It was the better looking one too.Their Carne Asada pizza recipe is very creative. The side of green salsa was a nice touch.Their California Club recipe has a good blend of veggies including avocado.The Crispy Chicken Sandwich also makes a great meal. It has a good piece of meat.The Key Lime Pie is a must! You can’t go wrong with pie for dessert.

Review №4

2023-08-17 02:46:44

Typical California Pizza Kitchen. We visited in the afternoon so the placed was not crowded at all. The pizza was good as always and had plenty of toppings. The service was ok. The waiter was not super attentive. Was a ok experience.

Review №5

2023-07-04 21:38:09

Just as awesome in actual Calafornia as it is in the rest of the world! This particular branch is on a bit of a stinky street which wasnt ideal, but the food was boss and my server was a legend. Great for a quick bite or a large party.

Review №6

2023-09-05 13:48:06

Very nice dinner experience. The wait for the food was a bit long but definitely worth it. Great tasting pizza, burger and pasta 😋

Review №7

2023-10-19 16:40:50

My experience here was ok. The pizza was decent and what I would expect from a chain restaurant; however, it was very expensive for what it was. Additionally, the server was friendly but the restaurant seemed to be understaffed. Because of this, I will likely not return.

Review №8

2023-12-06 23:21:50

This place definitely has one of the best pizzas in the city. In my opinion, you create your own pizza, and they will definitely make it exactly how you want it. Ive noticed that the manager isnt always present on the floor, just feedback. Matthew was such a nice guy, so humble and always there. Definitely recommend this place for some pizza 🍕 in downtown San Francisco.

Review №9

2023-11-03 03:51:28

Matthew our sever was on point! I ordered a Thai pizza no chicken, and he asked me if I wanted to substitute avocado instead which really tied the pizza together. The service made my visit so much more enjoyable. The Thai crunch salad was amazing. Great dinner if your downtown and want something easy with a friendly vibe

Review №10

2022-11-29 06:12:25

Ornate restaurant-bar with indoor seating.This place was almost completely empty when I stopped by. It was my first time inside, but I knew I wanted the chicken tequila fettuccine after trying it somewhere else. I walked through the restaurant to the takeout counter to order and my total was about $23. It took about 13 minutes and the food was delicious as expected. It came with some bread, seasoned olive oil, and grated parmesan. I highly recommend the chicken tequila fettuccine. In my opinion, the portion was pretty big. I wouldve preferred a smaller portion and paying less. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the food.

Review №11

2023-03-28 04:52:16

I like the BBQ chicken and Mushroom pizza here. Recommend try them, if you want to visit first time.Sometimes, I will take out and no need to wait too long.Service is nice but it seems no enough service waiters or waitresses. Customers are too much.

Review №12

2023-03-08 04:30:48

I blame my friends from the Suburbs for why I even ate here. Its always friends from the suburbs who convince you to go to California Pizza Kitchen. I tried to take them to Empire Pizza to eat what I deem as the most authentic New York Style Pizza but they didnt feel comfortable sitting down anywhere until we walked by a familiar face, California Pizza Kitchen. So blame them for why this place got a review.Is reviewing California Pizza Kitchen pointless? Not at all. As a matter of fact, Jack, I have had California Pizza Kitchen in so many different places I cant even keep track. Heres the thing about them though - they deliver. You can eat all the great Pizza in the World and California Pizza Kitchen is still solid. They even make solid frozen Pizza considering they have also been known to butcher Pizza by putting toppings that make any Pizza purist want to puke. That being said, I have always enjoyed food from California Pizza Kitchen and now that I am a Top 10% Pizza Reviewer and I have tried 85 Pizza Establishments in San Francisco since May 2022 Alone, My 2 Cents are obviously valued. So here they are;Why did I not give them 5 stars? Number 1 reason, although the wait staff is nice, at times it feels like they are not even listening to what you are saying. Do not even ask them questions about the food, they can hardly hold a conversation. While this is the case, they do deliver on the Parmesan Cheese when you ask for them to give you a side of it. They really do. Why else did I not give them 5 stats? Because 5 Stars are reserved for legendary Pizza like Tonys, Cafe Zeotrope, PizzaHacker, Cellarmaker House of Pizza, Capos, Longbridge Pizza Company, Pizzeria Delfina etc. not chains like this. Thats all. Thats really all. Even bringing up those other places makes me feel like maybe I should lower CPK down to 3 stars really. So I will stop writing this Review now before I change it because CPK is good. So thank my Suburban Friends for this review, San Francisco. Thank them. I didnt want to do this. They wouldnt allow me not to Review CPK.

Review №13

2022-02-27 22:34:22

I got the lunch duo (pizza/pasta with soup/salad) for 11.99 (this is available over the weekends as well). The inside is HUGE but it made me wonder why it was so empty on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were friendly. The food was not amazing. There was something about the entire place that felt old fashioned or “classic” instead of a modern, clean, and neat feel.

Review №14

2022-01-15 21:13:17

I was passing this place multiple times. Today I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, they even offer lunch special on Saturday. For $11.99, you get a 7” personal pizza and choice of salad or soup. This is very good deal for a lunch. Highly recommend it. Service is also excellent and deserves at least 20% tips. When you are waiting for pizza, they give you some bread to start.

Review №15

2022-02-10 00:41:49

Stopped to grab dinner and waste some time before heading to a lounge. Friendly staff, clean restaurant. Decent food. The Crispy Fish Tacos had a good flavor but were way too filled with cabbage. Easy enough to just take it out but it definitely seemed overkill. Shared the Butter Cake which was delicious!

Review №16

2023-08-09 00:33:29

Horrible experience. Will not return to any of their restaurants. Arrived for a late evening dinner and was over 40 minutes to be served after ordering. Food was cold and only ok. A manager came by as we were not happy about how long we had been waiting. He did give us a discount after explaining our frustration, but made a point to drop the bill on our table shortly after we received our food. Couldnt even wait until we had finished. Our server was pleasant enough but for the 40+ minutes after we ordered, did not come to check out drinks or give any sort of update as to out order.I highly encourage anyone to find a different restaurant. In fact, the street vendors of San Francisco were so much more kind and I would give them my business any day over this dreadful, arrogant place.

Review №17

2023-07-26 03:25:23

Lovely!, drinks are cheap and delicious!! The food die for!

Review №18

2021-09-24 23:29:43

It definitely has very slow staff. The order took at least 30 minutes, it took just as long to pay. The menu may have many kinds of food, but the quality of service is very low. There are businesses/restaurants around that make more delicious food and have very good service. There are technological order and post processes, but they do not work.

Review №19

2023-11-14 03:31:57

Visited cpk for dinner. Service was very good but pizza crust tasted a bit stale. For the price I would expect the food to taste better and have bigger portions

Review №20

2021-08-06 01:08:38

I think we came here on an off night as I’m afraid we left disappointed with our experience. We ordered two pizzas, the classic veggie California and the plant based chicken. The pizza base was so thin that the sauce on both had virtually evaporated when it was cooked, and were pretty overdone, which made it a crispy pizza (maybe this is how it should be, but I like a little more sauce on my pizza). We were offered bread and olive oil dip as an appetiser, but the bread was also extremely hard and stale.Our server was attentive but a little indifferent.Left wishing I’d ordered the pasta. Sorry CPK but this was not for me.

Review №21

2023-05-04 19:16:59

The pizza was predictably good, but the butter cake was a surprise; _criminally_ delicious. Also, they had a special on a tropical tequila cocktail – $6.99.

Review №22

2023-01-02 04:16:04

Surprisingly good food. I had the grilled chicken salad and the turkey sandwich.

Review №23

2023-09-05 20:28:25

In that area this CPK was likely our best choice. Its convenient.The food did the job but for a pizza place, it wasnt great. Service was quick to take order and get food out, but missing if you needed anything at another point in time

Review №24

2019-06-15 15:45:58

This place is less than a mile away from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art so it was easy to navigate. The food is nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary. Its a cozy spot though! It wasnt rush hour but it took about half an hour to get our food ready so good luck during rush hour! We had chicken salad, pepperoni pizza and crunchy mac and cheese. That Mac and cheese was very good!

Review №25

2023-03-31 16:55:32

Healthy, delicious food right across the street from our hotel. That was great since it rained the whole time we were in San Francisco.

Review №26

2020-02-04 04:40:42

Spoiler - I did not eat the pizza... I wanted to save in calories, so we had a salmkn and a bowl with chicken. I was hoping for the chicken to be warm, but everything was cold. The salmkn though was very good as the side of corn and feta cheese. I would recommend it because its less busy at night than any close restaurants and you can get a nice booth. Service is good and quite fast as well.

Review №27

2023-06-11 23:31:57

Tasty pizza with customizable vegetarian options, I did not like the pasta. Pizza was great

Review №28

2022-01-23 15:36:24

We went to the California Pizza Kitchen location at 53 3rd Street for dinner on a Friday night - it was my first time and the restaurant was really empty. Initially, the server placed us right beside a large group of people but we asked to be moved a bit farther away. Later when another couple came, she placed them right beside us - not sure why since the entire place was empty but at least it wasn’t a big group. We got the Tostada Pizza and the Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza - both were great. The Tostada pizza was amazing and definitely recommend. Not sure if we’ll be back but it was a decent first experience.

Review №29

2020-02-17 05:19:36

A great dining experience! I totally thought the California Pizza Kitchen was kind of like a straw hat or a round table but I was completely wrong this restaurant was very stylish had a great menu great desserts an excellent wine selection. It offered a grab and go pizza selection. Or if you wanted to just grab a drink at the bar and watch the game you could do that aswell

Review №30

2023-09-05 21:35:39

I had the full Italian salad and a cup of smashed pea and barley soup. I was feeling hungry, so I thought this would be a bit more filling than the lighter pizzas. Ive had a pizza before here as well as in Palo Alto. They were both good, but it has been some time. Sorry, I dont remember well enough to comment as if fresh.The music overhead was upbeat. The TVs were tuned to sports. There is a bar facing the TVs. My right ear was aimed at them, for whatever thats worth. Id definitely bring a date if I had one.I cant rate a stunner like Jennifer Aniston until I become the Good Humor ice cream man. Come to think of it, I cant rate anyone until I become a Good Humor ice cream man. I dont need Freudian artifacts to say it. The hots in the snots, not in the cheese on the pizza. Id rather watch people blow their snots on Freudian fits. That would be more enlightening than the food.

Review №31

2019-09-05 23:51:51

Came here with a friend for its convenient location. Friendly staff and comfortable seating. It wasn’t busy meal time, but service was kind of slow.Pasta was good. However, the pizza was disappointing. The topping was fresh, yet the dough was definitely over baked—it was the most chewy one we’ve eaten so far. Don’t think we’ll be visiting this location again, not for pizza anyway.

Review №32

2020-01-16 23:02:51

The place is nice with a cool vibe. I was in a hurry so I had to take a togo order with a pizza for me. The pizza size was something like medium to large, definitely way much bigger in portion for a single person. I wish they could have a small / personal serving. The pizza was nice and freshly baked. The toppings were pepperoni, Italian sausages, fresh basil etc. the crust was nice, ingredients were fresh. Overall it was fantastic.

Review №33

2023-07-10 00:14:49

We had a terrific waiter/waitress who was on top of everything. Spinach/bean sprout/quinoa was very good but get the dressing on the side if you dont love spicy foods. Cauliflower crust BBQ chicken pizza was good as always.

Review №34

2020-12-02 02:43:23

It had been years since I went to CPK. I ordered takeout, and everything was on point. Service was friendly, my order was ready on time and the food hit the spot and fulfilled my pizza craving. Avocado club egg rolls are dangerously good.

Review №35

2023-11-14 13:08:06

The waiter was very charismatic and fun to talk to. The pizza was made so fresh, and the crust was so crispy I highly recommend this place

Review №36

2022-04-28 01:02:05

Nice place, not very busy on a Wednesday evening. Staff was super nice. Orchard Sangria was delicious. Pizza was a little dry, but still tasty.

Review №37

2022-03-18 23:02:29

Solid pizza. The original BBQ is my favorite and you dont feel stuffed afterwards because the crust is so thin.

Review №38

2023-09-20 16:00:21

The staff there was very pleasant! The food was well prepared and tasty! The restaurants dining room was very clean as well as the bathroom.

Review №39

2021-09-13 19:58:25

The food there was good. It was my first time eating there and the service was good and I enjoyed the lunch. Ill eat there again when Im in San Francisco

Review №40

2023-10-30 04:04:15

Love that I can always depend on CPK for great California eats. The sangria flight is awesome

Review №41

2022-12-29 04:45:34

The pizza was served almost cold. The only saving grace was fresh ingredients.

Review №42

2023-10-10 18:39:08

Buffalo chicken salad was good, but there wasnt very much chicken. Could use 2-3x amount of chicken.

Review №43

2022-05-12 02:01:29

Really nice pizza and soup. Must try this duo, check out the last page of their menu. Fresh dough, fresh toppings and super tasty pizza. Vegan options too.

Review №44

2023-11-25 23:14:34

The waitress was rude from the moment we sat down at the table. She literally rolled my eyes when I asked her to split the check at the end of the meal.

Review №45

2017-05-03 04:30:54

Great, timely service and tasty food. The beer is ice cold and refreshing also. Hits the spot. Would recommend this for great pizza in downtown SF.

Review №46

2021-07-09 16:11:26

Great Pizza selection and vegetarian options, Kids loved the mac and cheese too.

Review №47

2017-07-17 23:47:06

I was staying at the hotel right across the street (Park Central-amazing) and didnt feel like going out but decided to go pick up a pizza across the street. I wasnt disappointed. I just got a small pizza. It was a little expensive but it was very good. They had it ready on time and they were friendly. The inside of the restaurant was gorgeous, especially for a pizza place.

Review №48

2023-09-11 21:52:38

Tasty pizza and friendly service!

Review №49

2019-05-27 14:03:16

CPK is always solid and consistent across their restaurants. Also incredibly fast getting out our order.They have a bar here with live sports.

Review №50

2022-07-15 02:43:16

The smells from the street drew us in. Promt, friendly service. Drinks and food are top notch. Gotta check it out!

Review №51

2020-08-20 19:53:11

Patio is open with stickers telling you. Table has been sanitized. Staff was masked at it was deserted (pleasantly). Lots of room between tables. Was amazing!! So nice to eat outside.

Review №52

2022-05-25 02:34:09

Good service and great food! Nice establishment!

Review №53

2018-05-30 07:47:07

I was in San Francisco for holiday and being Italian I was looking for a not Italian pizzeria. They suggested me to try this pizzeria and I was really surprised. Totally different taste from a standard Italian pizza but I have to admit that it was good, right price and good beer. Italians... try it!

Review №54

2022-04-22 18:00:02

Nice place, great service, food was ok too!

Review №55

2023-05-28 20:36:20

The pizza is amazing. Friendly Staff and the mocktails were delicious. Highly recommend stopping in and trying the pizzas or pastas!

Review №56

2022-11-07 12:27:48

Im staying at the Hyatt over the road, and the hotel doesnt appear to serve dinner on Sunday or Monday nights (I arrived on a Sunday!) and they never do room service - as a solo traveler, I detest eating alone in a restaurant!So, over the road I go and am pleasantly surprised by CPK. It was quiet when I was there, a few staff were gossiping (but hey, what do you do when staff out-number diners!). The take-out desk is right to the back-left of the room - you can walk straight there and ignore the please wait to be seated sign.Although the name implies pizza (yes, they have lots), the restaurant has a wide variety of food and great prices - best to check their web site for the full menu.I ordered a works for take-out and the server was friendly and efficient. The pizza was made quickly and I was quite happy with it... although the toppings did tend to congregate to the middle!Recommended.

Review №57

2019-07-21 05:49:58

Pizza dough was very fatty. Waiter had done the job, thats all. So far okay, gives better pizza in SF.

Review №58

2023-04-22 02:30:38

For a California food place, it is fun and good.

Review №59

2022-08-08 14:34:59

Just came in from Florida, and after a long day of traveling my husband and I were starving! This place was across the street from the hotel we were staying at, so we ordered online and walked over. The food was quick and on time, service was friendly, and the food was delicious! What a great way to start our adventures.

Review №60

2023-03-30 17:52:41

Heartfelt gratitude for an an amazing compassionate staff that while busy tending to their restaurant took the time to help my son out. Such a reminder that there is still so much goodness in the world.

Review №61

2022-11-19 05:03:52

Got a Large Pepperoni l Pizza about $20. something dollars and a shot of whiskey $9. about $29.30 bucks. Plus TipIt was really good Pizza, Thin Crust, really nice and it was crispy just wonderful.I sat at the Bar while waiting for The Pizza, The bartender was So Friendly, Actually the whole Staff were Friendly

Review №62

2023-11-09 02:50:35

The only thing there needs to be someone in front to take peoples seat,even if its during the week day in the evening.

Review №63

2023-04-26 07:55:24

Lovely place with amazing food options. The staff was very friendly and the place had an overall nice vibe.Huge variety of vegetarian options available.

Review №64

2023-10-05 03:21:57

Good pizza for a good price. And Scott is a nice dude.

Review №65

2022-05-15 22:52:02

Excellent place to stop by in the city quick, cheap, tasty meal.If you’re placing an order to go, make sure you walk to the back of the shop and place your order to save yourself time.It can get a little busy sometimes, so I recommend you order ahead.I love the Sicilian but I don’t think they carry it anymore.

Review №66

2022-12-06 01:53:57

Great service, good quality food. Good place for a casual lunch meeting. I got the lunch spaghetti with chicken added and the tomato basil soup. Very satisfied with both.

Review №67

2022-09-24 21:31:20

What a terrible experience at this restaurant. We were greeted by the red hair waitress with “ next time wait to be seated.” They didn’t even have someone waiting to sit costumers. We did not go to this restaurant to beg for food. We went as paying costumers, and we did not deserve such welcoming. Will never visit this place again and will not be recommending it to my friends.

Review №68

2019-09-21 05:27:16

Good steak, a bit cold through, and then our food did not arrive at the same time

Review №69

2023-05-21 04:42:47

Great food. Thai chicken salad was delicious. Service outstanding. 🍕 pizza delicious.

Review №70

2023-07-16 18:58:42

A great location with friendly service and delicious food

Review №71

2023-07-26 00:48:02

First time visiting CPK in San Fran and it didnt dissapoint.

Review №72

2018-09-12 06:35:39

Wonderful food, drinks and excellent decor. Jessica is amazing!! Sangria sampler is a plus!!

Review №73

2022-02-06 08:56:37

My first visit was in Feb. 2019 and if this was not for the Corona pandemic, I would be returning sooner... The place offers excellent menu with great selection of pizzas as the name implies. But do not assume that this is all they serve... The ribeye stake was excellent every time, grilled perfectly to my requirements. The place itself is well designed and very inviting, with warm colors palette. I would recommend this place for casual dinner as well as for romantic valentine meal (they even offer heart-shaped pizzas :-) ).

Review №74

2023-05-06 01:54:29

Place is great! Drinks are priced perfectly and taste delicious! Id come again!

Review №75

2019-03-02 16:25:43

Pizza was disgusting. It looks like they took an old pizza and tried to piece it back together with more cheese. WTF. Old cheese underneath and new pieces above it. I dont know what happened.This was a delivery and I live less than .3 miles away.

Review №76

2017-12-27 12:36:07

Great long established restaurant,Try their original BBQ chicken pizza, Management always there, They cater, delivery, dine in or just for a drink is recommended.

Review №77

2022-10-09 21:14:23

Worth the visit, pizza is awesome.

Review №78

2019-07-17 22:50:25

Delicious food, good prices, friendly staff.

Review №79

2023-06-29 22:24:27

Was great but the tables were shaking because the building is apparently a parking structure.

Review №80

2018-08-07 16:38:25

Stopped by last night for a quick dinner by myself. Im in town attending a conference. I was greeted with a nice smile and was quickly taken to my table. The server came a few minutes later and took my order. My meal was good and came in short order. Overall my experience was good. The restaurant was clean. My only complaint is that some of the tables are arranged too close to each other. I would come back again for lunch or dinner and I would recommend this location to anyone.

Review №81

2020-02-21 10:20:41

Good location, better than the other location weve tried

Review №82

2018-01-26 05:11:40

Great food, plenty of glute free options.

Review №83

2021-06-16 14:14:45

This was terrible, we waited in the lobby for about 8 minutes and no one spoke to us, but everyone could see that we were there. They were not super busy. The waiter once I walked over to the bar to get someones attention said they didnt have a host and he would sit us down. He left again for about 5 more minutes (I wanted to leave but my kids really wanted to eat there). Ordered food, everything took forever to come out. I know they were short staffed in each area. Dishes were coming out, out of order. The whole experience reminded me if Kitchen Nightmares. Kids food was wrong, had to keep asking for water, wasnt given bread. I had thought maybe they stopped doing it with the pandemic l, but nope our waiter gave some to a couple not too far from us. Maybe it was an off night for them? Either way, we will dine elsewhere when in San Francisco next time.

Review №84

2021-09-30 01:07:50

The positive, the pizza I ordered was pretty. I did enjoy it. However, I left the restaurant being annoyed. I havent been to California Kitchen in years, but had a TMOBILE coupon, so I decided to try it. However, the staff werent trained properly on the different ways customers could possibly redeem. This meant the staff wasted my time jumping through unnecessary steps. The purpose of T-MOBILE joining with businesses is to bring people in who normally may not come. Customer service and training is an important part of the dining experience. I may visit a CK but maybe not this location anytime soon.

Review №85

2020-02-04 18:01:16

Nice place for a Whole Pizza. Nice Pouring of Libations. Great Appetizers. M.S. and Cane assessable. ✊🏾

Review №86

2022-11-01 02:28:39

The service was terrible the soda had a film on it the noodles were under cooked never will I ever come back here. Ive seen better restaurant service other places our waiter never asked us how our food was or how we were doing.

Review №87

2022-08-06 21:15:12

Its a good solid pizzeria, the food was fresh and the staff are really great people it seems. My only complaint is they dont do pizza by the slice, but if you want a personal pie fresh and tasty, its a good place to go.

Review №88

2022-02-06 22:08:24

This place reminds me of when I used to live in LA and every restaurant was a chain restaurant. Yes, it is not authentic, but they are good. Its not your typical San Francisco restaurant, but its convenient, quick, familiar, and good. Waldorf salad with the Dijon mustard is excellent, the garlic fettucine is good, and always always always get the spinach artichoke dip. always.

Review №89

2023-05-07 07:54:34

I went here on my last stay in the US. Its one of the best places that Ive eaten during my stay.

Review №90

2020-11-19 04:59:52

I came to this California Pizza kitchen on veterans day. They offered me a free meal and gave me excellent service. once I got in there it only took me two minutes to get seated once I got the attention of one of the attendants. There are bathrooms available here and it is handicap accessible. The waiter was very helpful and I was so happy with the service that I ordered something on top of the free meal just so I can give them a tip. This California Pizza kitchen honors veterans every year. They are very health conscious and are very safe about the covid situation constantly reminding people to put on masks if theyre not eating. Occasionally a waiter will talk too long with another client though, probably a return customer. It took me awhile to flag them down but I was in a hurry and needed to leave. if I didnt need to leave so soon it wouldnt have been a big deal and I wouldnt have pointed it out.

Review №91

2023-03-11 01:03:40

Best waiter is Mauro and then Kevin super Kool People my favorite manager is Michael the food is super good prices are good for SF.

Review №92

2017-12-17 22:01:13

Pizza crust thin, soft. Pepperoni mushroom topping a little dry.

Review №93

2019-08-12 18:23:43

Scoti the bartender was wonderful! Made my son and I feel very comfortable and welcome. They had a rush of people ordering at the same time and he took charge in the heat of things in a very calm and authoritative manner which helped things progress smoothly and quickly. He appears to be a great asset to this organization. Thank you for making our night so great!

Review №94

2022-07-08 04:42:43

Very niche comment but if anyone remembers the Thai pizza that Boston Pizza used to make like 15 years ago but then for some reason STOPPED MAKING well you want to go to this place because they have a Thai pizza that is exactly like I remember that one from BP being, with the sweet/spicy peanut sauce, the sprouts etc. Only noticeable difference is maybe the crust but youll live.

Review №95

2016-07-17 19:49:29

We went here one evening to take out some pizza and we really liked it. The wait was short, the pizza tasted very good.The restaurant is quite big, lots of seats available, but I understand it can be pretty crowded. We had to experience this on July 4th, when we went there a second time, this time to sit down and enjoy eating at their place. The wait for a table was supposed to be 15 minutes, and indeed after that amount of time we were seated at one of their tables. When the waitress came, big surprise: due to some problems, preparation of any food would take at least an hour or so. She wanted to let us know right at the beginning, so we could choose to leave. Since we had our 11 months old daughter with us we were very thankful for this honest information. We decided to leave, so we were unable to try their food, this particular behavior of the staff however was well worth to be mentioned as we really appreciated her honesty.

Review №96

2019-02-23 13:45:29

Good service and solid food. Nice environment as well

Review №97

2022-02-09 03:09:49

This place is amazing.It became one of my favorite restaurants in all the region.Everything is perfect in this place, the food, the staff, the service, the ambient.Seriously, out of this world, best pizza I ever had.

Review №98

2017-02-07 20:55:07

Love their Chicken Picatta and desserts ♡ Easy access to parking which is adjacent.

Review №99

2018-08-12 22:38:15

I went to the museum which was nice but there I wanted a big lunch so my daughter had a big pizza and my sun had a little bolognase so then they made delicious foods

Review №100

2023-08-15 00:05:12

Stuck up bartender, Dont bartend if you have no personality....

Review №101

2017-10-15 05:26:35

This is a great place to go for a pizza. It has a great atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable waiting staff.It seemed a long time between ordering our meal and getting it and when it arrived it was cold. They warmed it up on request and it was delicious! A friend also went and their pizza was cold too (well, maybe cold is a bit harsh, cool is probably a better word but didnt want to confuse).

Review №102

2019-10-04 10:28:00

The staff is amazing, I cant remember the name of our server but he is probably the oldest staff there, super friendly. He was super nice and fulfilled all my weird off menu requests like for example I told him to add rum to the Strawberry lemonade to make a cocktail out of it and he happily obliged. Pizza was perfect I asked for extra spicy and it was just the right amount of spice and taste with thin crust.

Review №103

2021-06-22 00:16:15

Amazing service. We got a waiter who was very nice and when I dropped my drink he cleaned it up for me and he didnt seem mad at all and waa just very helpful. He also gave me a free drink on the house which made everything better. I dont know about waiters but if you get the waiter with tattos you are set for a good experince.

Review №104

2017-05-10 02:05:50

I had lunch twice in two days. The first one was excellent with a very nice waiter who seemed to be African American. He was so polite and helpful. That was on Sunday May 7, 2017. The second time was on Tuesday May 9, 2017 but a different waiter on that day who was sarcastic in a way that he shouted our orders out loud that we felt embarrassed. We did not argue and kept calm and in fact we tipped him.Overall the food was excellent and if it werent for that incident, we would have given a 5 star rating

Review №105

2018-05-22 04:06:07

Good time here. Wish the wait staff cleaned up our tables during our meal so we didnt have dirty plates laying on the side of our table (the restaurant wasnt that busy so they couldve easily done that). If they cleaned our table throughout our meal then they would have received the full 5 stars. Otherwise though, good food and drinks. Left here feeling like it was going to be a good night

Review №106

2019-03-07 01:00:36

Decent food. It cost $84 for lunch for two adults and a three and one year old. We ordered the BBQ pizza and salad, and the pasta and salad with a chip and spinach dip appedizer. The place was so crowded and they only had one waitress. She did a fantastic job, even with how busy it was. Although, we were there for almost two hours just trying to get our food and get the check. They dont validate until three pm, so we were stuck with an outrageous parking fee of $24. It is $4 for every half an hour, and it takes like ten minutes just to get in and out of the garage. Its like a roller coaster ride, it just goes round and round for nine floors.over all, even though everyone was kind, and the service was great, I would never recommend anyone spend that much money for pizza!!!

Review №107

2018-12-10 00:54:33

The manager Cody was really nice. Hes from Chicago. Recommended lots of wine options. I got white wine and my friend got red. We both enjoyed our drinks. Mine was delicious. I ordered the chicken and seasonal vegetables. It sounded good, but tasted horrible. Even hot sauce couldnt help. The manager, Cody, was kind enough to let me get something else. Thank you so much! Appreciate that. I chose the traditional pepperoni pizza. Cant go wrong with that right? Right! It was good and def saved the day.

Review №108

2018-10-25 03:21:09

I was here in the evening time and the whole place is so lit. The main entrance to the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. This place is good for both individual and group relaxation. Once I was seated, a personnel walked to my table and took my order. There are options for non-alcoholic and other type of drinks as well. The price in my view is inexpensive.

Review №109

2019-03-03 18:09:09

I was very happy with my experience at CPK! Its one of those restaurants I always hear about and see but never go. Having one across the street from our stay at Park Place made it an easy place to run for dinner when it was pouring down rain. The food was very good and the staff was friendly. It wasnt too crowded which was nice, especially given all the conferences going on during that time! I would return to this CPK as well as any others!

Review №110

2019-05-10 03:34:34

Great food evan better drinks.. loved the vegan options one of the entrees was a bit disappointing..

Review №111

2023-01-04 15:08:14

Authentic Pizza taste...good ambiance and service, quiet spacious set up..would love to visit again.

Review №112

2023-07-18 16:58:04

Raquel was a great bartender, food was good

Review №113

2019-05-01 18:26:12

Walked in for lunch, was seated at both near the window along 3rd st, waited 15 minutes for waiter / waitress. When none ever showed up, I got up and left, the host at the door said Have a nice day as I was leaving. At least he was friendly. Hopefully this restaurant hires some servers, I would loved to have actually been able to eat something for lunch today!

Review №114

2018-12-17 18:16:25

It was a very busy evening in and around Union Square and we tried Burger Bar and one other place but wait times were 2 hours and kitchens were running behind. Fortunately, we found this CPK and was very happy when we walked in to see a beautiful bar area and lots of happy people including the hosts and servers! As usual the food was amazing and service was friendly and fantastic. Lots of cheer in here! We spoke with the manager for a bit because he was on the floor talking with diners. He was very friendly and just wanted to make sure everything was great and it was! Super happy to see CPK is still at the top of my favorites list, and especially this location!

Review №115

2022-02-21 05:28:19

Gluten free pizza, perfect for celiacs. Very tasty, a little expensive

Review №116

2017-10-02 22:20:23

I think this place need more attention than it already has. It looked normal from the outside but it was actually surpsingly bigger and really fancy from the inside. I liked the calm and romantic setting there. Pizza was awesome!! And the crust was new to me, kinda thin, crunchy on the outside but soft from inside--really delicious. They also have very cool drinks. Service is pretty good and friendly staff. And btw its more like a pizza + bar. Sure gonna come here again!

Review №117

2021-03-28 08:27:13

Never try to pay on line with the QR code which they ask you to do so. I tried to pay with it twice and it was showing the transaction has failed. But the amount was paid from my card twice. They were insisting that they didnt charge anything and asked me to pay again. I showed them my bank statement which was clearly written the amount had been deducted. They were acting like a mugger. I had to pay again to leave from the unpleasant situation. The worst experience in my life.

Review №118

2013-03-23 23:55:33

The service was excellent- we had a party of 10 and they were able to cater to each of us. The unique thing about this downtown location was that it was nice and quiet and there were enough servers to tend to each other the tables equally. It was definitely a great experience and Id recommend it.

Review №119

2019-04-03 05:56:15

Very reliable spot. Standard for this chain but especially important at this location bc they have reliable/free WiFi. The staff is also pretty relaxed. I generally sit at the bar between running from work to yoga downtown or after both for dinner and a glass of wine. If youre visiting and need an easy, reliable spot this is good. If youre local and need a downtown pit stop this place is great.

Review №120

2017-02-21 21:47:44

I took my mom here we both ordered the steak . Im impressed how it was prepared and the taste. The only thing was the server brought out food but didnt remember to bring utensils. Also the server never once asked us if we needed our beverages refilled when our glasses where empty.

Review №121

2019-10-03 23:37:18

One of the best pizza in my life

Review №122

2018-08-15 10:43:21

Being Canadian, I had to try the California pizza to see what it was. It was amazing! Its very different but worth it.

Review №123

2023-06-07 17:17:50

One of my favorite places to eat in downtown San Francisco.

Review №124

2021-10-04 17:31:35

The food was ok but the wait time was long for our entrees and we didnt get bread like the tables around us... when I tried to get the waiters attention they seemed to look right past me until my boyfriend signaled them over.

Review №125

2018-10-04 20:28:26

Amazing food... But they didnt have any strawberry shortcake cake, as it was discontinued but still on the menu... A real let down. But the rest did not disappoint.I had the mushroom pizza with white truffel sauce and wow what a lot of flavor!For dessert I had their butter cake and it was so very good especially with a scoop of vanilla Hagen daaz on top. I highly recommend this place, I was just sad about the shortcake... So thats why I took off one star. But the service and food was truly 5 stars.

Review №126

2020-02-22 07:42:03

Always go for lunch, theyre really good about having your order ready when you arrive. I always order online which makes it even more convenient. They also have a section where you can sit solo and eat and plug up your phone which is a nice addition. Food is always 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾which i can def appreciate.

Review №127

2018-06-16 04:57:02

Stopped in to nosh a little while meeting up with some friends. Let the waitress know that wed be chatting for a while and she said shed make sure our drinks would stay filled.The two ladies I was with ordered food and were very pleased. They both had special orders, which was no issue. My sangria was yummy and hit the spot.FYI: This location adds a 4% surcharge to your check for the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinace. We didnt notice any signage to this effect, nor did our waitress inform us of this added fee.

Review №128

2018-10-03 16:05:27

Chain restaurants are something of a rarity in SF these days, and certainly there are plenty of better local pizza places. That said, its clean and spacious, rarely a wait, and kid friendly in way a lot of local places arent. Theres a parking garage upstairs, but given the location, you probably dont want to drive there most of the time.

Review №129

2020-02-28 03:56:35

The pizza was flavorless & the dough was like cardboard. Staff are disorganized. Initially helpful but after a complaint they had nasty unhelpful attitudes. William the manger was kind understanding & fixed the issue. There is no reasonable parking. But ample public transportation.

Review №130

2019-01-23 22:54:36

Simply amazing. Good food, good attention.

Review №131

2017-11-26 19:59:30

An OK place. The food was similarly OK, large portions but not really very original or especially tasty. The pizza was in my view the kind of pizza you get at Pizza Hut and the like, so if you prefer the more authentic thin crust Italian stuff then this place is probably not for you.

Review №132

2018-08-04 00:24:54

Ate here on a whim while walking back to our hotel at dinner time. Food was tasty, service adequate but this location seemed to be lacking the finesse I have experienced at other locations. May be just a one off due to a Sunday night but I would think that would be when you could really shine...

Review №133

2021-03-20 23:14:21

The pizza was really good and we received great service! The waiter was really nice and attentive! I will definitely come back! Also I forgot to add that ya gotta try the cucumber reviver!!!

Review №134

2019-08-17 17:20:41

I always get the tequila chicken fettuccini and it never disappoints. I add sun dried tomatoes but forgot to ask for them this round. My meal was still great. I sat at the bar and have to say Scott the bartender gave me life. He worked sooooo hard pumping out drinks for the whole restaurant, taking food orders and managing the strange folks that sit at the bar. I tell ya it takes real people skills in SF. He did amazing.Sitting at the bar gives such a great perspective I felt like I was in my own live Hells Kitchen. From the pizza makers to the chef it was nice watching the restaurant in action. Everything was nice and clean and Scott is very passionate about his customers and making sure they are served. If folks were standing around he went a got them moving quick! I think they should take care of the bartender as he does half of all the servers work. We all drink with dinner especially with a good pizza. It was a great experience and I think Scott should become general manager. He is very passionate and cares for his location. 22 years with the company is AMAZING!!! THANK YOU SCOTT and CPK!

Review №135

2017-07-21 11:57:04

We love this restaurant back home, but this location would not let us in because we had suitcases with us. The hostess said she would ask the manager if he would allow us to eat here with our few suitcases. She then hid out in the back with the manager and they watched me, I guess waiting for me to leave. I give it three stars only for how much we love the three CPKs in our area back home.

Review №136

2018-06-05 18:05:50

On our one day trip in San Francisco we tried the California Pizza kitchen. They have great food, we had a really good pasta. The atmosphere is nice, and our waitress was very friendly and funny. Good place to go if you like Italian food for a good price.

Review №137

2019-12-15 09:02:35

Its a big place so they were able to accommodate our group of 34 (pre-reserved). Everything was tasty, service was great. Only wish the pizzas were bigger. Their largest is more like an average pizzas medium.

Review №138

2022-03-20 04:53:18

The food was awful no flavor the only thing that I enjoyed was the potato soup I order the shrimp scampi and didnt have any flavor the waiter didnt pay attention to me he was more attentive to the others tables that have more customersI was excited to have a delicious dinner and I was really disappointedIm from texas and honestly tonights dinner was not what I was expecting

Review №139

2021-06-13 19:25:51

The servers are really nice and welcoming. The food is always fresh. I recommend the California Cobb salad as well as the Avocado Club Eggrolls.

Review №140

2022-08-05 07:05:53

Ordered takeout. Arrived when the website told me my food would be ready but I had to wait another 10 minutes. Took 40 mins to order pickup and then the website forced me to tip 20%!! Broken system, overworked staff, and cold food.

Review №141

2016-02-23 08:00:38

Truly, Id give this place 3 and a half stars. It has potential but theres inconsistencies upon multiple visits. Visited twice recently. The first time, the food was good and the atmosphere was so-so, the second time the restaurant was empty but the kitchen was overloaded with take-out orders so the food I received was sub-par compared to the trip before.

Review №142

2019-08-07 16:24:36

Food is good but the staff hates their life. Last 2 times I wanted to pick up pizza after work, I was calling for the entire last hour of work trying to place an order and nobody was answering. Finally got to the restaurant and there was only about 4 tables seated while the rest of the place was dead. So had to sit and wait for 30 mins while they made my pizza.Second time, someone actually answered the phone but was extremely rude and acted like I was an idiot when I didnt know they only had one size of pizza (sorry but what pizza place has one size of pizza...). Will not be coming back here, its obviously gone downhill.

Review №143

2019-10-29 14:29:10

Normally, whether I do take-out or sit-in its a wonderful experience. However, last nights presentation of one item was unacceptable! The chicken picata was too lemony (my children loved it). But the Sonoma flatbread pizza was deployable! When I opened the box it was just thrown in the box. It was cold, hard, simply NOT good! I wasted $8.99! I was NOT a happy customer!

Review №144

2022-12-04 00:50:12

I ate their pepperoni pizza here and it tasted delicious. Service was good.

Review №145

2018-03-18 00:50:13

I really enjoyed this place. I have tried their pizzas in the grocery store as we have them back in my home state, but the pizza at this place was far superior. I tried the carne asada Pizza and I was truly amazed and Blown Away by the flavor. I would totally come back here again if I ever get the chance. Also the atmosphere was nice in the restaurant, and the staff was friendly.

Review №146

2021-04-24 01:31:55

Great environment and clean friendly service. Not the best pizza Ive ever had, the crust was a little tough. However good flavor and fresh.

Review №147

2023-07-05 00:12:29

Food arrived late and the server wasnt paying attention

Review №148

2023-07-05 17:56:59

Kids loved thin slices pizza.

Review №149

2013-08-09 05:07:47

I guess CPK is okay for being a chain restaurant. I only get the pizzas here, but I mean its known for their pizzas right? I had the Sicilian Thin Crust Pizza and it was decent. It was loaded with toppings and the thin crust was just perfectly crispy and golden brown. The size of the pizza was really big and could have lasted me three meals. There pizza is split into 6 large slices and it takes about 2 slices to fill me up, so its better than you share this with a friend. It may look small since its thin crust, but trust me, you will get full!Also tried the Mediterranean Spring Roll, which was okay.. nothing that special and probably wouldnt order it again.

Review №150

2014-10-10 15:57:54

Reliable, the CPKs are all the same menu across the country. I love the crust, a bit sweet, thin and crispy. Their new quinoa and arugula salad is light and fresh. Bottomless soft drinks, friendly staff, often filled with tourists, shoppers and parents with strollers in tow. Reasonable prices.

Review №151

2020-03-11 20:47:31

Love going here. The wait staff is friendly. I go to the bar and order carry out often. I see the same bartender and hes nice to talk to and gives helpful hints to make the experience better.

Review №152

2016-02-14 20:43:49

I waited more than 10 minutes to have someone take my drink order in a practically empty restaurant.Instead, the waiter was taking the orders of people who arrived after me.Needless to say, I walked out and dont plan to return. Too bad because the food is generally good.

Review №153

2018-03-24 21:50:54

2pm on a saturday. Not too busy. I was told i could sit at the bar. 10 minutes later, what i assume is the bartender, rushed by me saying hell be with me in a few minutes. That was just fine, as i have nothing else to do until my flight the next day. About 10 minutes later he comes back to take my order.I ordered a drink and some food. He told me no, i cant order that, and walked away from me saying how he dosent have time for this because hes so busy. He told someone else to take my order. Almost another 10 minutes rolls by before a polite man sets down a plate of bread and butter and takes my order.In life, i try my hardest to stay out of peoples way and be polite. This was uncalled for. I left for lunch somewhere else.

Review №154

2022-11-01 02:32:07

Noodles were grossly undercooked.. waiter never checked up on us until giving the check and even that took forever to get. Soda glass had a layer of film on it

Review №155

2016-06-18 19:13:10

We have been to this place a couple of times for lunch. CPK is there in India as well and they serve some amazing pizzas. Over here, they live up to the reputation (or perhaps the other way round).Food:Weve tried California Veggie and Shaved Mushroom Spinach lunch duo along with Grilled Veggie half sandwich and Super Spinach Quinoa salad. The food was good overall. Especially, we loved the super spinach quinoa salad. Great in taste and well balanced in terms of sweetness of apples and acidity of champagne vinaigrette. Pizza were good but not so great compared to what we had in India.Ambiance:It is quite a spacious place and adequate lighting. Being a chain, they tend to maintain similar arrangement everywhere. It is one of the places where you can go for fine dine.Service:Service was quite good and quick. The staff was well behaved. Nothing exceptional but they were good.Overall, its a nice place to be.

Review №156

2021-05-24 20:00:16

Very friendly stuff, their service is great. The parking there is way more reasonable than the one next block. We stayed a little more than an hour and paid 6$ for the parking.

Review №157

2016-08-09 03:27:09

>> A V O I D

Review №158

2014-10-05 23:46:57

You can never go wrong when youre at CPK. The salads are the best mix of lettuce, unique flavors, and ingredients. If youre not in the mood for salad you cant beat their pizzas. While this is a national restaurant chain theyre food is always one of my favorites.

Review №159

2020-02-24 03:07:27

Great service and cocktail, thought pizza was OK

Review №160

2023-06-11 22:04:55

Good service,friendly staff and good food 👌

Review №161

2021-07-25 02:43:16

Great experience with a super attentive server who went above and beyond to make our meal perfect! Food was spot on and the BBQ chicken pizza is the best!

Review №162

2017-03-26 19:53:37

Got to the restaurant 15 min before closing. Asked the hostess if it was to late but she replied with a smile and said we were early. We sat down great service and they still were allowing people to enter until we left. Great group of people!!!

Review №163

2021-05-07 23:38:11

I tried the chicken tequila fettuccine, by far it is the best pasta I have had in my life. Amazing combination of flavors. Staff was incredibly nice! Loved it

Review №164

2014-07-03 05:26:02

I am reviewing CPK for one reason--this CPK stands above any other one I have been to. The wait staff at this location are amazing. They are personal, funny and dedicated to making your experience the best it can be. The food is pretty standard for a CPK, but the waitstaff and environment are excellent. Good for an easy night out or meal after work.

Review №165

2018-05-08 18:50:15

After the first and second time, there’s some issues with the food each time when I go there, but they handled it very well, so still a nice restaurant to recommend. The pizza is amazing, try it, and you will fall in love with it!

Review №166

2022-04-28 18:59:25

I was so happy to find one near my new place. I love CPK and know that whenever I am not sure what I feel like, I can give them a call.

Review №167

2021-08-29 03:12:14

The food here is AMAZING. I dont know how to put into words how satisfied I was after this meal. I ate way too much and Im happy about it.

Review №168

2021-01-05 04:23:27

Every time I place an order from the third St restaurant, they always miss placing an item in my bag.. which causes me to either have to come back & pick it up or go somewhere else. They need to start double checking all items before placing them in the to go bags!!!

Review №169

2022-10-25 13:38:37

Waiter was amazing very polite on top of everything. The food is just not the same quality anymore.

Review №170

2019-03-05 21:22:56

My review is for the bartender, Mitch. I came in at noon on the second day of RSA and they were slammed!!! Mitch help it together like a pro even though you could tell he was extremely over extended. Food was delish android relatively timely too, kudos to the kitchen!

Review №171

2014-03-21 06:25:19

Okay, this is a fast food chain, but I have to admit there are so many options; its great for carnivores and vegans alike. The food is always tasty, so its something familiar no matter where you travel to. Recommended.

Review №172

2022-04-13 09:30:48

Its a place that you can stop by on your way home or have them deliver. There is literally no sit down area, just a pick-up window. They have a deal where you can buy 10 pizzas and get one for free.

Review №173

2019-03-17 05:14:46

Terrible place, they choose and pick who to treat right. I ordered my food, they took 30 minutes to make it then made it wrong, never came to table to say what went wrong, asked for the complimentary bread which never came, the specific servers of the night were very unethical and seemed like they just didnt want to be there, and mind you Ive been going to CPK for over ten years and this was the first time Ive seen workers who much didnt care about the customers and I observed and they werent checking on half of the customers and werent smiling at the customers as they talked to them, it was very unpleasant and bevergot my food, so disappointed in the management for letting these specific lazy unethical workers discourage customers not to want to come back.

Review №174

2019-08-25 04:42:24

Staff makes the WHOLE experience. I highly reccomend going during their lunch hour for the lunch duos they have goin on. Plus! You can get a midday cocktail to pass the rest of the workday!

Review №175

2012-12-16 00:05:45

The service is good, Food is Great. Only thing is that the wait sometimes takes awhile but that may be due to everyone trying to go there all at once during dinner time. We still go anyways.

Review №176

2016-12-20 05:08:03

Ordered the soup. Came luke warm to cold. Another was brought. Same issue. Manager came over. Not remotely concerned. Servers need cloths to be able to handle hot plates. If all CPKs are like this one then I will not be coming back or recommending it

Review №177

2021-06-14 02:10:04

Holy cow the costumer service here is next level, the manger went above and beyond to assist potential costumers even though they had not made any attempt to dine there yet. Five stars is to low a review

Review №178

2018-04-18 18:53:10

They were able to accommodate our large group on short notice and the service was really good. The buffalo cauliflower was delicious as well as the lettuce wraps and the pepperoni pizza.

Review №179

2018-09-18 10:28:31

In the city with some friends and couldnt decide on what to eat, so I suggested CPK. Ended up being a great choice. Calm atmosphere with aexcellent selection of food. Would recommend if you favor pasta and pizza.

Review №180

2018-11-14 14:44:48

Youve got to try their Butter Cake! The waiter said its their most-requested dessert from those that have had it before, and I was so thankful, is delicious. Bring a friend, is a big serving!

Review №181

2014-05-27 23:04:43

California Pizza Kitchen in San Francisco on Mission was a disappointment. The experience we had with the receptionist named Veronica was not pleasant at all. I am from San Diego and our family drove to San Francisco to visit my son who goes to the Academy of Arts to see his Art works that was picked up for display for their Spring Show. We drove to the SF bridge, walked to the park then decided to go to cpk for dinner. We got there inside the restaurant 10 minutes before closing at 9 pm. The lady in the front named Veronica told us that since theres 6 of us, they could not accomodate us as they were almost closing and that the kitchen is about to close. She was not very welcoming and pleasant. On a normal situation, the receptionist would at lease check with the manager or the kitchen if we can be seated. Instead, she walked away and would not even look at me anymore. So we exited and while exiting, theres an older whilte couple that came in and guess what, she seated them and received them. Was that fair? Since we were super hungry after a day of going places, we decided to find another place to eat. I called the manager and told him about our experience. He was apologetic; however, what happened was that i felt Veronica was discriminatory because we are brown skinned and did not even bother to accomodate us. I love CPK and this is our favorite place to eat in San Diego. I had guests from Philippines, party of 20 and took them to dinner at CPK in Otay Ranch, CA where we also reside for 20 years. I hope the management would look into this matter and make it more accomodating to customers regardless of color.

Review №182

2022-12-10 23:45:43

Waylon was a great server making sure we were well taken care of!

Review №183

2013-04-28 03:28:11

Although the food tasted very good it made me sick to my stomach. However, Im not sure the reason... The service was great and the price was pretty average, so overall I would say its a decent place

Review №184

2016-11-29 19:29:11

Their Avocado Club Egg rolls are freaking delicious! This restaurant is pretty efficient. The staff is nice. Located centrally downtown.

Review №185

2022-02-27 07:04:43

The food at CPK is usually pretty solid, but this time I got the chicken grain bowl and the farro was very undercooked and hard to chew.

Review №186

2022-09-02 21:45:40

Good service. Margarita pizza was very good. Full service bar. Clean restaurant.

Review №187

2021-04-02 21:57:09

I have not ordered their pizza, so take this review with a grain of salt. Trying a couple salads and bowls, I would say it is not worth the price. However, being known for their pizza, they may be worth it after all.

Review №188

2016-11-29 04:51:01

Really good hand made to order pizzas. College student favorite and everyone else too! They have beer, I think wine also, maybe not(We dont drink) Darn good pizza, a little pricy.

Review №189

2017-06-15 17:03:32

Its kin to every other California Pizza Kitchen out there. If youve been to one, you know what to expect. Dont expect to park close - this is in Downtown San Francisco. Parking is expensive! FAR better to take BART or MUNI to the Montgomery Street station - exit as far West as you can and itll be a short walk.

Review №190

2023-10-02 21:03:46

Yummy. Good service :)

Review №191

2019-05-29 06:31:16

I would definitely recommend the Chicken Picatta. So good!!!! Very lemony and has a light touch of cream. And has chicken and a type of veggie and of course the noodles and two lemons to top it all off. ^_^ :D

Review №192

2019-07-01 04:17:17

Arrived at 8:40 to make a takeout order. I was directed to the takeout area. They were quite busy but I wasnt acknowledged at all. Finally spoke to someone at 8:55 and they said they werent taking new orders because they closed at 9. Terrible service.

Review №193

2023-02-21 00:10:31

Basic good chain restaurant food! Friendly service too!

Review №194

2020-08-19 19:52:04

Honestly - the only thing i eat there is the fish tacos (amazing) - i do feel they need additional items. Or maybe some new sandwiches.. time to liven things up. OH - also the asian cauliflower is amazzzzzzzzzzing!!

Review №195

2019-10-13 19:35:23

Slow service. Took almost 10 minutes to place an order and almost 30 mins to get my food. My server seemed rushed and inattentive. Which is weird... it was a Saturday night, but they werent that busy.

Review №196

2021-12-20 23:00:01

I mean its a weird time bc of omicron and covid19 but I was happy they actually checked for vaccination and that in spite of everything the food and service were excellent

Review №197

2023-06-12 04:53:40

Best barbeque chicken pizza in the world

Review №198

2016-06-07 06:58:19

Horrible food. Horrible service. Dirty tables and dishes. Unfriendly host who tried to seat us at crappy back table. We asked for bright table in center or booth, and he actually said, I tried those tables but no server wants to wait on you Unbelievable stay away!!

Review №199

2019-07-21 05:32:44

Had a pizza and a salad, couple drinks. Was good service, delicious food. Price was on the higher end but would definitely be back next time in San Francisco.