Ordered the steak and eggs with potatoes, and what came was a hot mess of veggies mixed with scrambled eggs and lot of potato and some steak strips lost in all the mix. I looked up google to see how does steak and eggs look and even showed it to the server what I was expecting, and all he had to say was no that's not what's we serve. What was served really looked like a mixture of leftover food of from couple of orders and was mixed in a bowl. Never again. read more

Brianna was absolutely the best!! She was very attentive, very personable and sweet! She even came out in the freezing weather to be our photographer she deserves all the stars!!! Happy belated Birthday, Brianna!! read more

Cali - Brandon - Spicy Brazilian with blackened chicken and spaghetti squash - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Rob and the staff are great and very helpful. I'd definitely eat there again and would recommend

Came here for lunch today and it was spectacular! The hubs and I loved it! We had no idea it was in relation to one of our other favorite spots "The Green Lemon" in Tampa! So that was fun realizing that as we love both places. We shared the avocado hummus spread and it was delicious! The carrots & cucumbers were so refreshing with the homemade hummus Hubs got the Spicy Brazilian chicken bowl with avocado coconut rice! So flavorful! I got the Hot & Crunchy bowl with yellow curry rice & ahi tuna! OHMYGOSHHHHH talk about THE BEST thing! EVER! It will definitely put your craving for sushi to bed! I wish I would have gotten the sticky rice or the avocado coconut rice but hands down the best little food place nearby! Also got the kids quesadilla - it was ok! Our babe didn't eat much because he was being a turkey but it looked great! read more

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This is the second Cali location i have visited. I happened to be in the area and stopped in. Parking is pretty easy and it is a very nice place inside. Also the staff is super nice and accomodating. I ordered my usual cali wrap with fries and it was perfectly executed. In fact this time they actually grilled the wrap a little, which made it crispy. The fries were perfectly done. This is a great location and if I'm in the area I will return. read more

My favorite lunch spot in the Riverview area! Have been coming here for many years and it's still as consistently good as it's always been! They sell tons of healthy and flavorful bowl options, wraps, and pizzas. My go to has always been the Brazilian and the hot and crunchy. They're both delicious and the hot and crunchy has tons of ahi tuna for only $10 which is a steal! Tons of indoor and outdoor dining, fun modern decor and friendly staff. Come on a Tuesday and they have a great $2 taco Tuesday deal that can't be beat read more

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It's the Edamame Beans for me. The bowls include Delicious food with generous servings. The variety of its Ms is awesome and the attention to detail matters. Great place. . read more

The food and service are wonderful! It's a pleasant environment. Cali's is a great place to relax and chat while enjoying good food.

I've been coming to this location for years and it never does me wrong! The hot and crunchy bowl with ahi tuna is one of my all-time favorite dishes. The service is great here-- on my most recent visit, our waitress even gave us complimentary chocolate chip cookies. :) And the casual atmosphere makes for a great lunch spot or a chill dinner. Will keep coming back! read more

Cali - Brandon - Hot and Crunchy Bowl- Ahi Tuna - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We've had Ciccio Cali in Brandon a few times. Early on in the pandemic, we ordered takeout from here a couple times. Ciccio offers up fresh, tasty meals that don't break the bank and leave you feeling you made the healthier choice in dining out. This trip, we dined in for the first time at this location. The packed Winthrop Plaza doesn't have the most spacious parking area and Floridians are not well trained in parallel parking. The lot was packed but Ciccio Cali was not. We walked in and were seated by the hostess. Our server was around quick and we ordered chips with salsa and guac to start. The chips were thin and crispy, with a really good seasoning on them. The salsa was fresh and bursting with flavor. The guac was also fantastic with bits of whole avocado still in it. Both tasted freshly prepared. For our meals, my fiance ordered her go-to Gigante bowl. This spicy dish has buffalo cauliflower and blue cheese in it along with some other things. All their bowls give you the option to add a protein and choose a base ranging from coconut rice to udon noodles or spring mix. She ordered crispy chicken and brown rice. My fiance said it was fantastic and spicy. The portions large enough that she had some for lunch the next day. I ordered the Amalfi Pizza. This perfectly cooked pizza had whole tomatoes on it, a flavorful almond ricotta base with broccoli and mushrooms. It was fantastic and the crust was even tasty. The pizza was a decent size and half was saved for the next day. Our server was awesome the entire time. Super friendly, brought us extra chips and sauces for dipping. She was helpful in making decisions and definitely knew the menu and liked the food herself. With it's plant based, gluten-free, dairy-free options, Ciccio Cali definitely offers a different dine-out experience. One that leaves us feeling a little less guilty knowing that our food was prepared fresh from a health conscious menu. read more

Cali - Brandon - Gigante bowl with crispy chicken and brown rice. - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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My wife loves this place. So I had to try it, and I'm not disappointed. Their Mexican bowl is great and their pizzas are pretty good too!

Not a bad experience, I've been here a few times over the years and Anjou the food. Did not have a long wait, service was good. read more

Cali - Brandon - Fajita bowl with coconut rice - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Our server was very nice, but the food was mediocre, the chopped salad was awful, and there was no variety in salad dressing. Very overpriced too. read more

I was looking for a healthy food option after my spin class and this came up with great reviews so I went to check it out. I made a to go order online so I can't really speak about what the dine in experience was like but I can talk about the ease of the takeout order. As I was greeted when I entered into Cali, they kindly pointed me to the takeout section that was very covid friendly. I just looked for my name and picked up my order. In and out in like two minutes. I can also talk about the food. Delicious! The spicy Brazilian I thought could use more spicy but besides that it tasted amazing. I got the blackened chicken and turmeric rice which complimented each other perfectly. I really enjoyed this bowl and I will be back to try more on the menu. This spot is great if you are looking for some healthy takeout options! read more

Cali - Brandon - Spicy Brazilian bowl - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We ordered four meals. Everyone at the table was happy with their food. My soo buff bowl was the most delicious thing I've had in a long time. The cookies at the end were a tremendously nice touch and VERY delicious!! read more

Excellent food and service! Cali is a great restaurant with great servers! Thank you, Cali read more

Owner "pretended" to be concerned on Yelp, however never actually reached out to me even with me reaching out to him again. Speaks volumes to the service and quality food I received while visiting. Judging by other reviews, I am not alone and not heard. read more

I had family in town and we were looking for a place that had outdoor seating so that they could bring their dogs,and my cousin was temporarily staying over in the Brandon area. His fiancé had previously ate at Cali many years ago and recommended it. I was so impressed with the quality of service, food, and atmosphere! Our server Sarah was very attentive and came to check on us at a good cadence. Honestly, everything on the menu sounded really good, but I ended up going with the Thai bowl with the recommended udon noodles and grilled steak. It was absolutely delicious and everybody else's meal looked so great as well. I was not aware that there is also a location close to me in South Tampa. I will definitely be frequenting this establishment more often! read more

Cali - Brandon - S'mores cookie - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Ordered a ton of food here on Mother's Day since some people in our family are vegan. The food was very tasty. I had the bowl with white rice, lentil bites, broccoli/cauliflower. read more

This was my 1st visit with a group of 5. We sat outside & with the fans and shade, it was pleasant. My sangria was reasonably priced, but not quite sweet enough for my taste. My fajita bowl with turmeric rice was delectable-fresh and flavorful. The portion was just right. They brought our bowls all at the same time. Will definitely be back to check out the brunch & flatbread. read more

Such a cool little spot, the food was fresh, healthy and delicious. Most of all service was amazing, thank you Alex for such a great experience. read more

New to the area and we always like to find new spots, this time we picked Cali and glad we did. Our server Devon was amazing, polite and made sure we were taken care of. The food was outstanding. The Mexican bowl was incredible and the Hot and Crunchy bowl was fantastic. I always judge a place by it's fries, Cali passed. Good flavor, nice crisp, and no condiments needed. We will absolutely go back again, this time brunch. read more

What can I say about Cali? Firstly, I am frequent customer. I work remotely and always looking for a nice lil spot to set up shop. I love the food, I always get the Spicy Mexican bowl. Yum yum yum. Lastly, the service is A+. Super attentive and I would highly recommend Cali. read more

If you have not tried Cali don't walk but RUN. This is definitely my favorite take out food that I would consider pretty healthy! I have only been to the Brandon location which is designed beautifully in the inside with a nice outdoor seating as well. On top of that, the staff are very kind and attentive. There menu selection is huge! From small plates, to salads, bowls, pizzas, sweets, weekend brunch, and also a menu for your kiddos. They also have a variety of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages. I came here at least half a dozen times, and although I love trying new foods, I always order the Spicy Brazilian bowl which is very popular on there menu because it is so delicious and flavorful! You can choose a different base and protein, but the bowl comes with chicken, rice, roasted corn, seasoned black beans, crispy jalapeños, guacamole, and lime sour cream with a lime caesar sauce. I like to add extra crispy jalapeños because it adds a nice flavor and crunchy texture! Side note, portion sizes are great and filling. Pizzas, I recommend the Hot Honey, which comes with Pomodoro, mozzarella, fresh basil, hot honey, Parmesan, and an herb-oil garlic crust. The honey flavor adds a delicious and sweet taste to the pizza, making it sweet and savory. Cali is a must try and my go to when I can't think of a place to eat at, try it because you surely won't regret it! read more

Cali - Brandon - Spicy Brazilian Bowl - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I always love Cali the bowls are deceptively filling and you can't go wrong on them. I love the Thai. It has a nice spice and peanut sauce and great flavor. The brunch here is great the ginger apple pancakes are yummy and not overly sweet. I love that they are dog friendly outside on the patio. The waitress was very nice and brought out water for my pup. The best part is that they have ample parking and the service is fast and efficient. Bring a sweater to sit inside for those who are sensitive to the cold read more

Really amazing place! Absolutely loved it every time I came to eat here. Staff members are super nice and friendly. A very large selection of good food. Definitely nice lunch option. You can make your dish vegetarian or vegan if you want, you can have meat or seafood on it. This place is as good as it gets for what they offer. Price is very reasonable as well. Definitely will be back. read more

Heard a couple of times about this place, but never had a chance to try it. Was looking for a healthy lunch food and here we go!!! Very cute place in Winthrop plaza area. Very nice and chill atmosphere, friendly personal! So many different HEALTHY options for food, that I didn't know what to get lol ended up on crunchy tuna with extra steak and spaghetti squash for the base! It was amazing!!! Full of fresh and full of flavor! (the first place where I've seen spaghetti squash!!!!) Definitely will be back! read more

Cali - Brandon - Crunchy tuna! - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

My go to so much my husband rolls his eyes. I'm obsessed with the avocado hummus and veggies. No matter what you get, you leave stuffed and satisfied the rest of the day. We laugh about it every time like they put something in their food to make you feel so full and satisfied. Oh and the broccoli, I could eats bowls and bowls of. Has a vinegary tartness to it, I love it read more

This place was great from beginning to end!!!!!!!! From the hostess, server, manager, general manager. Everyone worked together and it was lovely to see. They looked to be in a great mood. Regina was our lovely server and X was so nice and awesome. We will be back. read more

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Came here for a last min brunch decision on a Saturday morning. The restaurant atmosphere is very relaxed and modern. There was no wait at all for brunch and, although the host was visibly annoyed she had to seat us, our server was very sweet and friendly. I ordered the Cali breakfast bowl (obviously). The guacamole was one of the best I've tried in a restaurant. The meal felt very fresh and homemade, and all the flavors melded together perfectly. However, it was salttttyyyyyy. Next time I would order it without bacon. They don't serve iced coffee, which saddened me and didn't seem like there were any alternative milk options either. The menu for brunch was quite limited. But the quality was there! read more

Cali - Brandon - The Cali brunch bowl - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

this place is so good. i've never been disappointed by anything here. the pepperoni flatbread is amazing. underrated spot.

We both had a bowl, the food was creative and delicious. The decor was bright and clean. The service from the door to the table was impeccable. read more

Although this was not one of my best visits here, I still look forward to the various bowl options and the pup friendly patio . Service was spotty and we had to flag down our server a few times. On our way home from Brandon, we stopped by for a school night dinner. First time to try the sourdough pizza crust, Margarita, and it was good for a non pizza place. Would ask for it to be cooked longer next time. Hubby ordered the chicken wrap for something different. He said the bowls are better though. I stayed with the tried and true, ordered a bowl with plenty of special requests that were executed perfectly. I love the spaghetti squash base and added the jicama slaw, onions, and beans with roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Took some leftovers home for a tasty lunch. Hope they can find another bakery to offer vegan cupcakes again, those were divine! read more

I recently moved back to the area and am thrilled to have one of my favorite CRG spots nearby. I've been back just over a week and have already had food from Cali three times. I love everything on the menu, but the bowls are my favorite. So many delicious choices. The guac is outstanding, too, btw! I can't wait to try brunch! read more

My friends and I came in for a quick Sunday brunch. Unfortunately, we experienced poor service all around. We stood at the entrance and needed to wave someone down in order to get seated, then we waited for menus, and eventually got the chance to order. Our server was more attentive in the middle of our meal, but he was difficult to track down when we were ready to pay and we had to request more water multiple times. As for the food, I ordered the Fajita Bowl with steak which was very good. This was my first time at Ciccio Cali but my friends had been here before and said the Poke Bowl was spicier than before. While the meal was okay, the service was very disappointing and we likely will not be back. read more

Cali - Brandon - Fajita bowl with steak - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

QUALITY. You can taste it as you take every bite. Everything comes out fresh and delicious and service is good. Atmosphere is also really cool with lots of greenery and Cali vibes. Highly recommend My favorite dishes are the spicy burrito and their gluten free nuggets meal! read more

Very good pizza! Was a very nice atmosphere too! Great service! Food was fast then went down fast was soo good!

I love this place!! Seriously fresh as fresh can be. The salad kept growing with every bite. Dressings completely compliment the veg in every way. The crunchy fried jalapenos on top of the bowl, and the charred chicken... Mmm chef's kiss!! I will be back and oh don't forget your cookie as a 1st time guest here! Thanks!!! read more

We dined in for lunch on a weekday... During lunch, you order from the counter and they bring your meal to you. I ordered the Tuna bowl and the presentation looked great. The ingredients were fresh, but it was so spicy that I would not order this again. I truly couldn't eat it. I was offered rice when I went up to the counter. I would recommend that they ask how spicy the guest wants it, or if it is premade, they mention that it is spicy. Hubby ordered the Build your own and this one had blackened chicken, spaghetti squash and fajita style. This was delicious. I would definitely order this again. Although my meal was spicy, I still like the concept of a healthy and fresh meal. The staff were friendly. If in the area, I would look forward to dining here again. read more

Cali - Brandon - Tuna bowl. Very spicy, but fresh and good. I prefer mild, so next time I'd try something else. - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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I thought I had already reviewed Cali-Brandon when it was Ciccio Cali, but I guess I never did. Shocking to me because I absolutely love their Hot & Crunchy Tuna bowl. This restaurant is part of the Ciccio Restaurant Group (or CRG) which has multiple restaurants all over Tampa (Daily Eats, Fresh Kitchen, Green Lemon, Taco Dirty, and the list goes on). They started out small in SoHo and have basically built an empire. Okay, I'm exaggerating but they really do have a lot of wonderful restaurants that I have been to and love. Yes, it's a local thing! Anyway, Cali was the first to start the whole bowl concept in the Brandon/Riverview area. Everyone said it would be a fad, but guess what? Now we have bowl restaurants popping up everywhere in Brandon. This is why I had to go back just to be sure that I wasn't dreaming about the quality and flavor. I'm glad I did this just to reacquaint myself to the original. Anyway, the Hot & Crunchy bowl is exactly as I remembered it. I always stick with the original protein which is the marinated and seared Ahi tuna but you can add whatever protein you want. The tuna by itself is full of flavor but the hot & crunchy style just elevates everything up a notch. The fresh cucumber, jicama, scallions, soy sauce, guacamole, crispy tempura onion, toasted sesame seeds, and sriracha aioli make it amazing. Oh and every bowl is under $10. I usually get it with the spaghetti squash but today I got the coconut avocado rice. It added even more flavor. They do suggest sticky rice as the base. To be totally honest, I think I like it best with the spaghetti squash because there already is a lot of flavor even without the base. I love that they even offer spaghetti squash. I know I'd rather have that as a non-carb option instead of just kale or cauliflower rice. Just my preference really. I've also had what was at one time called the Tampanian Bowl that may have been off a daily special bowl menu. That was back in 2015 so hopefully my memory hasn't failed me. I don't know, but it was terrific and had all these yummy Cuban flavors in one bowl. It had mojo chicken and a creamy garlic aioli with crispy garbanzo beans. I don't think they offer it anymore but maybe a bowl can be customized to something close. I've never been good at making my own bowl so I do love that they give you different bowl styles which makes it easier for me to decide. So another thing that I love is that they have 2 entrances. One for pick up orders and another for dine-in. It's so easy to use the app or call in a takeout order. It's ready in 15 to 20 minutes. You walk in, pay, and then sit in one of their many waiting chairs away from dine-in customers. Not many places have that and I think it's great. I felt super comfortable doing that. They also have a very nice outdoor dining area as well. It's at the Winthrop Town Centre so there is plenty of parking. It's super busy but if you don't see any parking in front then you can park in the back. Yes, super busy all the time and that's great. Try it for yourself. read more

Cali - Brandon - Hot & Crunchy Tuna with Coconut Avocado Rice - Yum! - New American Near Me - Riverview, Florida