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Calif Chicken Cafe

3.7 (1.4k reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Salad, Wraps
Closed • 10:45 am - 9:05 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Buck W.

I'm asking myself why don't I come here more often?! Today was madness and I was starving. I dropped in and ordered the California Chicken Salad. As always the service is just extraordinary! Smiling happy faces. Ice cold water station set up while you wait. My order literally took only 4-5 minutes and I was out the door. The salad veggies are fresh. Chicken is plentiful and tasty. It's such a mix of goodness. I ate every bite and feel amazing eating so healthy. AND inexpensive.

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Glenn A.

I remember the pre-covid days where you can actually dine inside California Chicken Cafe. Now, a majority of their locations just serve food to go and this location is no exception. I haven't visited this location in awhile and I noticed that they remodeled the inside to have an area where you can place a walk-in order and wait for your order. Of course, you can still place an drive up order via the app. Pickup is in front of the restaurant on Ventura Blvd. You have to wait in the car line to pick up your order.

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4 days ago

Liz is amazing! Was a quick stop to grab my food but she was so friendly and helpful! I like this location and the food was great per usual.

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Liz was amazing, super friendly super helpful and made sure my order was perfect. She's amazing !

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Liz was amazing! Quick and fast service. Friendly and efficient! 10/10 recommend and as always food is great!

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12 days ago

5 stars! great food and service. love bringing my kids here! highly recommend going here on the weekends

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3 months ago

It's nice seeing friendly faces like Liz who provides awesome service! Food is always fresh and it's my neighborhood favorite.

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2 months ago

Always 5 stars really great customer service and alway receive my food in a timely manner. When in doubt alway go to ccc for lunch

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The service and food were really good :) Raymond was quick with getting the food out to us, which is great! Great vibes

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I had the best customer service today from Angie at California Chicken Cafe ...thank you Angie

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When are you opening or dine in?

They're not - they're permanently open only for take-out or pick-up, no dine-in whatsoever.

Do they have outdoor seating?

No, they currently don't have any outdoor seating options.

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