This was my initial and primary location. Staff are always friendly and food fresh. Tried several plates over the past 13 months. Cali bowl, French toast, honey pizza, kids quesadilla (surprisingly) are all delicious. Love the customizable options to include almond ricotta or plant-based cheese. Great option after the gym. Even have live music some days. Only con, the traffic congestion. read more

Cali - Cali bowl, kids quesadilla - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I visit this restaurant every time I'm in Tampa. The selections are great. I especially love the Brazilian bowl. The servers are always so welcoming and nice. And the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, which is great to have in Tampa with the weather. Highly recommend! read more

Californians love shortening words: totes soce medes presh adorbz bro gnar You get the idea. However, with the exceptions of "L.A." and "LAX", don't you DARE shorten their words. They don't like "San Fran", "Frisco", or even "Cali". I love Cali (the restaurant) though. They offer a series of bowls which are highly customizable. If you have a weird diet (keto, vegetarian, paleo, vegan, GF, etc) or are just trying to eat less of something (carbs, sugar), this place is perfect. I got the Brazilian Spicy bowl. I chose spaghetti squash as my base. Rare that you can swap out what is usually a carbs only affair (rice, noodles, potatoes, etc) with vegetables! It's probably the most-filling healthy meal I've ever eaten, it was fantastic. The cocktails are also really good, really fresh, and really affordable. Think of a place with fancy, over-priced juices/smoothies....now think about those things costing the same price...but they have alcohol in them! Also, Katlyn, our server, was incredible! Quick and friendly! She even gave us some cookies to take home because it's Christmas time! read more

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Food here is good! Their chicken kind of grosses me out but everything is fresh and tasty! I will say some of the burritos/wraps having sauce on the outside makes ZERO sense..... it's impossible to eat without being overly messy. But service is good and lunch can get super busy. So prepare to wait! read more

Amazing food and great service! They even gave us a free cookies as we were dining with them for the first time. read more

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Amazing food. Steven was a fantastic server. Very informed and polite. A definite new regular dining spot for me and my family.

Not only is the food and service amazing, but You get an amazing and free cookie for your first experience and on your birthday Everything 5 stars read more

I had the best time at Cali- South Tampa! The food was fantastic and such a great atmosphere. Not to mention our amazing service from Piper! Piper was the sweetest and went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable we will definitely be back! read more

To Die For. So delicious. Not ridiculously expensive. Quality ingredients. Cute vibes. Yummy drinks. Live music. Seriously a deserved 5 stars for Cali. I got the hot and crunchy bowl with avocado rice and steak and oh my gosh, i couldn't stop raving about it. I don't live here but I'd come back for this bowl specifically. I would definitely recommend for a casual brunch or lunch! read more

High quality food and lots of flavor. I haven't been at Cali's in a while, but this place it's so great. We had a Fajita bowl and a Mexican bowl both with steak. The meat was very tender and flavorful. We also had agua fresca, one with cucumber and the other with ginger, they were both very refreshing. Our waitress was very sweet, she got us chocolate chip cookies because it was my husband's first time a at the restaurant read more

Cali - Mexican bowl with steak topped with cotija cheese - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I had my first taste of Cali at an office work party. I believe they ordered the Cali Club Wraps. They were absolutely scrumptious. I've never had a wrap with so much flavor. I had to find out where they were from and go back to see what else was on the menu. I took my hubby when we were in S. Tampa running errands and he loved it too. He tried the Spicy Rio Burrito and a side of broccoli--and was so happy with his selections. I again had the California Club Wrap and it was just as delicious as I had remembered. They have a wide selection of healthy options. I would be interested in trying a flatbread or bowl next time. If you're in the area, give them a try. Note: this is a sit-down restaurant. I thought it would be more like Chipotle or Panera. read more

Great food bowls and love the vibe. Eaten here at least 20 times now! Customer service is good as well. Friendly and quick service.

Update: After giving Cali another chance, they certainly delivered. The food here is great-there's never been a question about that. Every item from the pita to their veggies has flavor. The only issue I ever had was cross-contaminating proteins, but I'm happy to say I did not experience that today. I am updating my rating especially due to the response from management in reaching out to me and addressing issues. There's a reason CRG continues to thrive. Thank you read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Absolutely love this place for lunch! Their Thai bowl is amazing and pairs great with the salad and udon noodle base. Their Agua Fresca is always great and not too sweet. I stop in every time I'm in Tampa. read more

My family and I were in Tampa to visit my younger brother and he suggested Cali. Well, let me say...I was very pleased with the inviting atmosphere, warm smiles, quick turn around of receiving order. I wish there was a location here in Memphis or Collierville, Tennessee. I will definitely be back. I am a very picky person when it comes to my food. This establishment passed the test. read more

Cali - Soo buff - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Have been multiple times....Love the bowls, especially with the blackened chicken! Always taste fresh and is filling.

What a great experience my wife and I had eating here. We checked out of our hotel and stopped her with all our luggage to eat before heading to the airport. The staff was so nice and cleared a spot next to our table where we could store our luggage. Our server was Giovanni, he was knowledgable of the menu, kind and showed interested in our vacation plans and how it went while we were in Florida. The food was so good! After our meal a man approached our table, I believe a manager, and offered us two cookies since it was our first time there! Definitely recommend this place, great vibe too. read more

I love this place. I've never had a bad experience. The food is always so good, the service is great and I love their patio. It's dog friendly and they make mine feel like they belong. I highly recommend. read more

Favorite lunch spot in Tampa. Delicious, healthy options and a great place to bring people visiting the area!

I think this is a great lunch option. Good amount of seating both indoors and out. Their speciality is bowls. There is, oddly enough, pizza on the menu. Not quite sure about that one. Guess I shouldn't knock it till I try it. The crunchy tuna bowl was spectacular. I requested chop sticks because it just seemed more appropriate for the meal. The fish was excellent and very fresh. All the toppings were crisp and delightful and went very well together. I even enjoyed the hummus platter for an appetizer. Flavors were well done. I got service with a smile and it rounded out this experience to be a very good one. If in the area, I would definitely stop by again. read more

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Kind of obsessed with this place, wish they had one where I live. Healthier meal options, yet tasty! If you've been to Tocaya in LA, this is very similar. I actually ordered the kids burrito and was pleasantly surprised by how filling it was. The black bean wrap is to die for, the sauce it came with was garlicky and creamy. Service was good as well, a great spot! Think of it like a crossover between fast food and a healthy, trendy restaurant. read more

My favorite South Tampa lunch and happy hour place. The clean eats, fresh ingredients, casual atmosphere and excellent service are on point and just my style. read more

Not often do you actually get a cashier who is pleased and eager to help you! I don't know who rang me up the other day but he was awesome. Walked me through the menu as I was too hungry to even decide on all their wonderful bowls. Went with the fajita bowl. It was ok. I've had better, but still wound come here over chipotle for the quality. Cute Californian vibes inside! read more

This place was SO good! We needed a quick bite and popped in here. I got the Hot and Crunchy Bowl and my husband got the Thai one. Both were awesome! The place was super cute and clean. Love the true Cali vibes it gives off. Our server was really kind and they gave us all free cookies because it was our first time! Definitely recommend! read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We have loved Cali forever. The South Tampa location has the sweetest employees, quick service, and fresh, amazing food. I'm a meat eater but omg the lentil bites! Seriously- get them in your bowl and in your BELLY! There is nothing on this menu that isn't amazing and a cookie at the end is pretty much mandatory! read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

One simple word...flavor! This was my first time here and I will surely be back again. I chose the Spicy Rio Burrito with roasted broccoli and a lavender ginger Agua Fresca. I will even go as far to say that this was my favorite burrito I've had. The wrap was so light and the perfect thickness to hold everything in while at the same time providing such an easy bite into all the packed deliciousness. Cali also didn't shy away from using guacamole...too often places skimp on it and you lose that great consistency good guac offers. Then my favorite part about it was just the abundant flavors and how they played off each other perfectly with a little kick of heat on the finish. That said, the roasted broccoli were outstanding as well. Again, great flavors and made me rethink how I will make my oven roasted broccoli in the future. The agua Fresca was so refreshing and not packed with crazy sugar like so many other places I've tried. The lavender ginger was fantastic and next time I think I will try the dragonfruit. For a final note, our waitress was the sweetest and so friendly. Just such a friendly personality and when bringing a the check she told us since we were new visitors we could choose free cookies! When you eat out, it's such a pleasure to have someone with such a happy persona to enhance the overall experience. Cali left such a great first experience in our minds and we will most definitely be back here again when in the area. I think I am going to have to get the same burrito again the next visit, just because I absolutely loved it, but following visits I will start trying some other menu items such as their bowls as they looked incredible as well. If you have not tried Cali out yet, add it to your list! You won't be disappointed! read more

Cali - Spicy Rio Burrito - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for lunch and sat right down! I ordered the kids nuggets and fries for the little one. Had a piece of the kids chicken and fries and they were delish and great portion. I got the SPICY BRAZILIAN with coconut avocado rice -- absolutely LOVE the lime caesar dressing! Would certainly come back here again, but make sure you don't come during rush hour since parking is limited and leaving off Dale Mabry can be dangerous if making a left turn. read more

Cali - SPICY BRAZILIAN with coconut avocado rice - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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What more can I say about this latest opening of a Ciccio that I haven't already? Same great recipes and healthy options and some not so healthy baked goods in the display case. I do love this location bc it's next door to Cyclebar. I was concerned about the parking situation, but their reserved spots are only on weekdays during the dinner rush. I haven't run into any issues parking for either location now. My first order here was the Clean N Lean with spaghetti squash, and it was perfect. I appreciated the veggies were flavorful without sodium overload. I love the light and bright dining room and the fast casual dining experience. read more

Cali - Clean n lean - YUM - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place rocks! Modern food amd atmosphere. Friendly service and greeted and seated quickly. I also had the best burrito I've ever had. There are different wrap options so I went with the black bean wrap, spicy burrito with crispy chicken (add protein for $3.50) and inside had guacamole, corn, black beans, turmeric rice, and came with a side of salsa and another side which I opted for guacamole hummus with 2 large carrots and cucumber slices. So so so tasty. Affordable for the nice environment. I would definitely return here again. read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Banging. That's what my 28 year-old says when it's amazing. Banging. We came in because my daughter wanted a gluten-free, plant based meal and Google showed us two which were near us, at the time. CALI was the only one open. And we were glad. She ordered the Spicy Brazilian bowl. My son and I had our hearts on fried fish so we just had guacamole and chips. But after I stole a bite from her Brazilian bowl I was rethinking my life choices. Lol. It was "banging". I will be back to order this spectacular dish. The place is clean, and the service was quick and accommodating. Raja was the best. read more

Cali - Spicy Brazilian Bowl My daughter stired it once. - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is the 4th Cali in the Tampa Bay Area. Eat healthy with DF, GF & VF options. Eat Good & Feel Good. 5 Star food and service. Started with a hot Blue Dream Chai wellness latte contains blue spirulina, chai, CDB oil, ginger & coconut milk - better than any Starbucks! Side dish of Crispy Artichokes with lime Caesar sauce is something I will order on EVERY visit. Red Mamba Cali Bowl with pickled carrots & onions, mango, edamame with red ginger sauce was a hit. Also available are pressed wraps, pizza, side dishes. Serving craft beer, tap wine and Bloody Mary (wine based). Happy Hours in the early evening! read more

Last night was just one of those days where I couldn't decide what I wanted, but I wanted everything. At home, watching a chick flick. Cali came to my rescue. 1. Spicy rio burrito with Turmeric rice and beans in a wheat tortilla. There was even guac inside! Whole foods, and delicious. I asked for a side of more rice and beans lol. 2. Chopped house salad with Citrus vinaigrette, added sweet corn. 3. Ciccio hand tossed pizza with fresh basil. Yes I'll have enough food for 3 meals. 3 healthy and incredibly delicious meals! read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Went here for "linner" and boy o boy their food is filling. My 2 best friends and I were greeted warmly and quickly given a table. Their tables and seating area were nice and clean. I ordered their Thai Bowl with Seared Tuna and Udon noodles! The sauce was light and their fish was cooked very well. The bowl is not very spicy, in my opinion, but does leave just enough for a tingle on your lips. We also ordered their chips and guacamole hummus, as an appetizer and I highly recommend it. Their chips were still hot and the sauce was fresh. We walked out with full and happy. The prices were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch, dinner, or "linner" ;) I will definitely be back to try out their other dishes! read more

Cali - Thai Bowl, with seared tuna and udon noodles - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I wanted to try this place because I've been to all the other sister restuarants such as Ciccio Waters. The interior is a cute place where you order your food at the register, take a number for the table and the server will bring you your entree. It's an upscale casual place that reminds me of Panne Rustica on Howard Ave. Food: 4 out of 5 stars. I ordered the Gigante Bowl which had spicy breaded chicken, coconut rice and cilantro dressing. It was spicer than I anticipated but still good for its value at $9. I feel I should order something healthier next time. The portion seems more than they give you at Fresh Kitchen but FK tastes a little bit better. I would stop by again to try a healthier veggie based bowl and a fresh pressed juice. read more

Cali - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I LOVE this restaurant. It was my first time visiting and I had a great experience. I definitely recommend visiting this location. The restaurant is in a great location. It's right near Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, so coming here right before my big shopping trip was so convenient. Parking was plentiful as well. The ambiance of the restaurant was very inviting. The decor and the spaciousness of the restaurant made this a pleasantly comfortable dining experience. The customer service was amazing. I was immediately greeted by the hostess and was seated quickly. My waitress then came to my table soon after. The waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu. My food was ready in no time. The kitchen staff are visible from the table, which is great. They (kitchen staff, waiters, hosts) all seemed to be having a good time. I enjoyed seeing them enjoy themselves. I could tell that this location had very good management just by seeing the staff being in such a great mood. The food tasted incredibly good. I ordered the dragon fruit Fresca made with agave instead of sugar, and I LOVED this! It was very refreshing and super light. No guilt in drinking this. I ordered the chopped salad with lime Caesar dressing as a side for $5. I expected a small salad, but it was quite large! Which I'm totally happy about! I was able to take the rest home and make something with it. I'll be ordering this again. I then ordered the California club! Yummy! The char grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and the bacon was nicely crisp. The ingredients in both the salad and the wrap all were fresh and the combination of flavors all blended very well together. I then was given 2 cookies to try for free, due to being a first timer. I received the s'mores cookie and the chocolate chip. The s'mores was AMAZING! One of the best cookies I've ever had. Perfectly gooey and filled with yummy goodness. And chocolate chip cookie: the big chocolate chunks made this gooey cookie extra yummy. So, amazing experience, amazing food, amazing staff, amazing management, and good vibes! I'll be returning hopefully soon. It's nice to find healthier restaurants in the area that make great tasting food. read more

Cali - Chopped salad, dragon fruit Fresca - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was delicious. This place has a lot of fun options. The service was GREAT! Giovanni was super friendly; not only did he serve us breakfast, he served us some great conversation :) Good vibes from start to finish. read more

Cali - Sooo Buff bowl Big Hungry - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cali is a great, healthy spot for lunch or dinner in South Tampa. Cali is a part of the Ciccio restaurant group and they always make the best places. If you stop by Cali for lunch time, you order at the counter and have a more casual experience. For dinner, you sit down and you have a server. There's inside and some outside seating available. I ordered the hot & crunchy bowl with seared tuna and white sticky rice. The bowl is DELICIOUS and full of crunch and incredible flavors. Their tuna is sustainably sourced and is so fresh!! Calis menu has lots of dairy free and gluten free options, which is so nice! There's salads, apps, pizzas, bowls, & they serve alcohol too. read more

Cali - Hot and Crunchy Bowl - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Trendy, airy, quick and delicious. I thought this place was great. Came here on a Saturday for brunch. Got a table outside right away. There were plenty of tables inside avail as well. Service was very quick. Our server was helpful and recommended some great things. I had their coffee which was okay. And the veggie bowl with egg which was excellent! I loved the lime sour cream that came with it, and I loved that they added dill and parsley as garnish. Great price points as well. Parking lot had plenty of parking so always a plus! I saw some great things on the lunch menu as well so I will be coming back to try more dishes here! read more

Cali - Veggie bowl with scrambled egg - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love the food but the cashier for the takeout / mobile pickup was racially profiling and disrespectful towards me Date September 16 Saturday 2023 Time time11:54 am read more

Good food - good service! Overall love all the refreshing tea flavors and LOVE their s'more cookie. read more

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