I love CPK. The last time I came here I had the chicken piccata but this time I had their pizza and it was so good. With thin crust it tasted amazing. The spinach dip was good as well. We were seated fast, our waiter took a while to get our orders but he took them. He was kind enough to take away a drink we didn't like. read more

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My wife and I were at the Annapolis Mall returning a few things, so we decided to walk around and check out some of the new stores that have been added recently. As we were walking past California Pizza Kitchen, my wife said, "Let's try this. It's been years since we've eaten here." We were greeted by a wonderful host who was very friendly and welcoming. Once we were seated, our server walked by and said, "I'll be right back with y'all," which we really appreciated because he recognized us and made us feel welcome. He came back, took our drink and food orders. My wife ordered the lunch duo and chose the California Club with turkey and the Tomato Basil Bisque. I ordered the Burnt Ends 7-inch pizza and the Tomato Basil Bisque. It did take a rather long time for our food to come out. When it finally arrived, there was a small mix-up with my wife's order. Instead of the California Club sandwich, she received the California Club pizza. She had specifically said she wanted turkey on her sandwich, but our server said he thought she wanted the pizza. I think having two menu items with almost the exact same name can make it easy for this to happen, so maybe there should be something different in the names to help avoid confusion. Rather than have them remake it and waste the food, my wife said she would just eat the pizza. I tried the Tomato Basil Bisque while we were waiting, and it was very hot--I actually burned my tongue! The soup was very good, though. If you don't want it quite as spicy, I would recommend asking them to leave the oil off the top. I actually think the soup is better without it. Then I tried my pizza, and unfortunately it was barely warm. I waved down our server and mentioned it. He said he had brought it out as soon as it was ready and asked if the soup was hot. I told him, "Yeah, it burned my tongue." He said the pizza should be hot. I just ate the pizza because I didn't want my wife sitting there eating by herself. My guess is that the pizza was ready before the soup and they were waiting for the bisque, possibly because the kitchen had to make more. The soup was extremely hot when it came out, so that would make sense. I just wish they had brought the pizza out when it was ready and told us they were waiting on the soup. I would have been perfectly fine with that. Other than those issues, everything was good. The staff was friendly, and we enjoyed being there. We don't know when we'll return since it's about a 45-minute drive for us, but maybe California Pizza Kitchen needs to put a location in Calvert County! read more

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CPK is still everything you want it to be with the 90s chain restaurant. All of the classic bbq chicken pizza and salad. I tried the new Chinese dumpling salad, and it was good. The half salad was plenty for a lunch portion. My husband got the special chicken club pizza. It was very different. Tasted like a chicken Cobb salad on a pizza. My children loved their cheese pizza and ate the whole thing. I will always go back as a classic mall sit down restaurant. They did not have any hot drinks. I was a little sad I couldn't get a hot tea on a below freezing day. read more

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I had a fantastic salad and a great old-fashioned drink. I'm actually surprised that I've never visited California Pizza Kitchen before. I had always walked by it in the mall, but since I had some time to spare, I decided to go inside. The service was excellent, the place was clean, and I'll definitely be back. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Salad - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Tried CPK for the first time. The restaurant wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The tables and seats need to be upgraded they are a little worn out. The service was adequate. We had the dynamite shrimp which was very flavorful. Next we both had the Braised short ribs ragu which was mild in flavor and luke warm. I felt the dish was overpriced at $26 due to the lack of quality. If I should return I'll just try a pizza. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Short Rib Ragu - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Sorry to say that CPK did not have some basics-no hot tea or decaf coffee. Initially, they said they had no mustard for a burger. At this point, I asked to speak with a manager. She came thru with a small bowl of mustard which I appreciated. And I won't be going back. Especially when Cheesecake Factory is right there too. read more

Oh my goodness!!!! Just stopped in for a quick bite and my husband secretly mentioned my birthday. Emily our waitress and the whole team was over the top with well wishes and a beautiful family of about eight secretly paid for both of our meals!!!!! Unbelievable, this was the best birthday ever! Thank again to the family who generously treated us and the whole California Kitchen staff read more

OMG! I had such a good time tonight. Jennifer gave me great service up at the bar. I absolutely love the Dynamite Shrimp and you can never go wrong with the butter cake. The drinks were amazing. Nice and strong, that's how I like them! The vibe was chill. I love the atmosphere up at Annapolis Mall. It's always a good time. read more

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The last 6 to 8 times we have been at CPK in Annapolis we have had issues. I've had to call over the manager and complain multiple times. Tonight is the straw that broke the camels back. We ordered the new Greek pizza and what came out was nothing like the picture in the menu. It looked like a store-bought cauliflower crust. Like a giant cracker. There was no sauce. There was no cheese and it had a few random vegetables on it. We sent it back and ordered the margarita pizza and then we asked for the manager who took the pizza off the bill. The food has gone downhill. They don't havea lot of ingredients. The food is not as fresh or good as it used to be. It doesn't seem like there are any professional cooks in the kitchen making the food. It's taking 90 minutes to 2 hours to have a meal for four people. I won't be going back. And I was a huge fan for many years, I'd rather spend my money at other restaurants that care. The pictures I have attached is the picture of the pizza in the menu versus what we received. Who would serve that. Service is slow. Food has declined a lot. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Greek pizza in the menu. - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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I remember really loving CPK years ago in a different location, but this one just didn't hit the mark. I sat at the bar to avoid the long wait for a table. There were only two others sitting there. The bartender originally greeted me very quickly but then stopped coming over. I ordered the non-alcoholic cucumber drink but did not receive it until much later when I asked if my food would be out soon. He didn't apologize for forgetting, and did not make it right away. The food (Thai Chicken Pizza & Thai Crunch salad) too much longer than I expected to come out. They looked good but both were incredibly bland. The bread of the pizza was over cooked & dry. The salad lacked dressing and I struggled to get the bartender's attention. I didn't finish either. A pair sat near me and we shared some laughs about how hard it was getting the bartender's attention, so I doubt it was anything personal. I went to find a waiter to pay my check and leave. All around- would not return. But the drink was pretty good! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Thai Chicken Pizza & Thai Salad - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This place has gone downhill.. The restaurant is clean, the service is good, fast, but the food is bad . What happened? The menu items aren't very good IMO. They used to offer better selections. So I had the burger. Note: your only option is Well Done. What they gave me was definitely overly well done almost burnt. It was dry and too salty. Awful. The fried potato side was good but that was it. Too $. Won't be back. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - I dunno. - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Love the food and customer service here! My favorite is the shrimp, lettuce wrap. Everything about that dish is tasty, savory and fulfilling. I wish there was more lettuce so that I can enjoy all of my toppings. This time I was doing carry out. The food was prepared quickly, and I was greeted by a friendly staff member. The the restaurant ambience was inviting as always. read more

First time coming to one of these and pretty impressed! I used to have one of these places near where I live but I never bothered to go. That location has since closed or moved to another location. I ended up In Annapolis to meet a friend and we ended up in Annapolis mall. The service was quick and the food was great. I got a combo meal with salad and pizza and everything was super fresh. I also got a mixed non alcoholic drink with turmeric which also tasted pretty good. Overall, this is definitely a location to visit if you are inside the mall. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Classic Caesar, Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Haven't been in several years to CPK in Annapolis, wanted to give it a shot. Not busy at all so expected decent service and a quick dinner for the four of us. Server was very polite but - didn't include small plates with the shrimp appetizer (recommended), didn't bring bread that was promised, missed refreshing our drinks (never received a refill on my water) and didn't check on our table often enough. Long wait to get the check and the credit card bill. Food was hot and very good, had the Thai pizza. Only issue was the server. Nice enough but clearly not properly trained that made our visit frustrating. He acknowledged our various requests but didn't follow through. read more

We had a giftcard from Christmas so we thought we would use it for a date night. However, I'm not really sure if it was just the food we got but we were not a fan. We liked the guac & the bread but the pizza & pasta were really bland. I don't think I'll ever be coming back but it seemed popular at the time we went so maybe they do other dishes well? read more

Came out Annapolis to buy some rugs at a local store and decided to have lunch at CPK (California Pizza Kitchen. Just the two of us, my daughter and I. The first thing I notified is they put us in a small two person booth. No biggie. Less than 5 minutes later and somewhat olde couple is seated in a slightly larger booth. We share the same waitress. As the waitress approaches them, she comes with water. We weren't even offered water. I had to ask. Food came out quick. But off the top of my head, I'm feeling some kinda way, and it's not good. Do better CPK. read more

Deserves a 3.5/5 but went with 3 on here. Favorite pizza here is the Sicilian thin crust. Favorite salad is the Italian chopped. read more

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In the Annapolis Mall. Jalen ran the Takeout & Delivery Line so well, give him a raise!!! I ordered the chicken pasta to go - so good!!! Nice portion. Came with only 2 very small size breads tho, but with pesto. Yum! Medium or large size drink, maybe came to about $16 There was a good crowd waiting to be seated towards the back of the restaurant, on the outside. A social distant line was in place for person's looking to get take out or Pick up. The woman working the register yesterday around 2pm was great and patient. I would return! read more

Service- Great polite and attentive Food- Lettuce wraps were delicious. I also really enjoyed rhe cheeses in my 5 cheese pizza. Usually when I get this type of pizza the combination of cheeses almost makes the pizza bland but they used a great combination in this one/ its extra cheesey for sure! Atmosphere- Typical to the mall, nothing too fancy read more

California Pizza Kitchen - shrimp Lettuce Wraps - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I've walked past this CPK about 100 times at the mall and have never eaten there. Finally, we were nearby and needed to eat something that was easy to walk into for my father at his age. We were able to park in the handicap parking and it was a close walk from the car. We had a nice table that wasn't too loud from music or people. My father can't hear her well. The service was prompt and the waitress was friendly. The menu was a bit overwhelming - I think I had 3-4 different menus - just for me! One was for pizza, other for drinks and I forgot what the other two were for. The pizza was awesome and delicious. It was a nice quiet dinner on a cold Thursday night. It worked out well. I'm glad we went. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

They have changed their menu and done away with flatbreads. No white pizza. Our server worked really hard

Can't say I'm impressed at all. Came around 7p on a Thursday night. We waited at the front with no hostess in sight for about 5 min until one came and left again. We were seated shortly after. Another few minutes, our server greeted us and asked for our drink order - we asked for 2 ice waters, 1 hot water, and one iced tea. She returned with 3 ice waters and an iced tea. We corrected her with the hot water, and she brought back the same glass with hot water in it, instead of placing it in a pot or a mug... interesting. Our server seemed new - maybe there was a lack of training or upkeep of their servers. She took our order and I can't quite put my finger on it, but the encounter was so awkward and uncomfortable. Our food came after an appropriate wait time (~20 min) for how busy they were. We got one plate of bread with 4 pieces - it was removed after we ate it. The table next to us with a different server was asked if they wanted more bread (that would've been nice if we were asked!) The burrata pizza was cold all around - not just cold burrata, but cold pizza. The cali veggie pizza was just not good. The vegetables overloaded the pizza and made it too heavy to even pick up a slice without the pizza falling apart. The bahn mi power bowl was dry - in our previous experience eating this power bowl, there was a sauce/dressing with the salad. She DID come and check on us which was nice, but we weren't even done eating before she asked if we wanted the bill. (Also didn't ask if we wanted dessert! :( Which I may have wanted..). I've had much better food + service at other CPK locations - this isn't to say CPK isn't great but this location may need some additional help in training their servers (and maybe cooks too?). read more

CPK, my most favorite place ever. I've been here 1000 times and I love it every single time. I went with the hope of being able to sit outside but there was a wait so we sat inside. I think the waitress was Alora. She was very pleasant. So we tried the Mexican Street Corn. YUMMM!! Whatever the sauce is that they put on top made it taste so much better. The menu says that it is seasonal but I wish I would become a permanent menu item. I had the tostada pizza that was also super yummy. I got it without the beans because beans are gross, but it's def something I would order again. The thin crust was nice and crispy. And those little tortilla chips on top of the pizza were a great addition! My SO got the BBQ Chopped Salad. I think that's what it was called. I didn't taste it but she loved it. And since I got a free dessert for my birthday, I ordered the Buttercake. It's really just like eating heaven. And of course I had to top it off with a scoop of ice cream. I don't know how the hect they make it but my taste buds are thankful. Make sure you order it when you go. Thank me later. I'll be back soon CPK!! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Tostada pizza and BBQ The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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No chicken or whatever it is! Count your days CPK!!! 20 bucks for what where's my avocado I paid extra for? This is unacceptable. No stars read more

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Awesome pizza chain located just inside the mall at Annapolis. Definitely come here for the pizzas. While they do have other entrees on the menu which are not bad, the pizza is the highlight of the meal here. Baked fresh in a super hot oven, the pizzas come out hot and crisp with a generous amount of flavorful toppings. My favorite and most recommended is the Spicy Sicilian. It has a bit of heat, but the ingredients are top notch compared to the traditional pepperoni and sausage on American-style pizzas. Some of their other gourmet pizzas are good as well, such as the BBQ Chicken pizza which is almost a signature dish for them. And not only are the pizzas good here in the restaurant, but you can get take-and-bake versions which cook up just as crisp and tasty at home if you follow the directions. Join the rewards program to get a good deal on them with purchase of an entree in-store... better than leftovers the next day or so! This location has had top-notch service. Very friendly and helpful, even finding us the best combination of rewards and deals so we get the most for our money on every visit. Food is always served quickly, fresh and hot. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, even being open to the mall. An open kitchen allows you to watch what is going on. Highly recommend giving them a try for an experience that shouldn't disappoint or leave you hungry. Local-quality pizza from a national brand. Delicious! read more

This was my first time at CPK. Not your average pizza selections. Delicious varieties to choose from. Hubby and I each choose the pick two with a 7 inch pizza and side salad. Perfect lunch portion. The staff was very friendly. read more

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Review for their catering!! Absolutely 5 stars and easiest to work with!! First, their service is outstanding, everything was delivered at time as promised though the location was a bit far. They were timely, friendly, and set everything up for my customers. They are super professional so make sure you tip them well! They got the entire order correct and was able to make accommodations such as swap outs. Also, sent me my requested receipt right away. Jordan and her team were amazing!! Second, the food was AMAZING! They provided the plates, utensils, napkins, and the food even looked good! No haphazard displays, very professional. Everyone raves about their jambalaya and pizzas. I ordered the catering trio which came with an assortment of salads, pizza, pasta and comes with their sweet treat assortment & bread/EVOO. Right temperature and great flavor on all their food. Couldn't even tell it was delivery and that's how we like it! I've been a dine in customer of CPK for almost 20 years and I'm so impressed with their catering service first time ordering. Thank you x 1 million CPK for killing it!! Will be using you guys again!!! read more

Very fresh and delicious pizza! I ordered the Five Cheese and Fresh Tomato. It has mozzarella, Monterey Jack, smoked Gouda, and Romano cheese with tomato and fresh basil. As I write this, I realized this is only four types of cheese. Not sure what the fifth cheese is or if there even is one but it was delicious. I think it could of used some more basil but it was very good! The service was also great! It was very busy for lunch but our waiter was attentive and friendly. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Five Cheese and Tomato Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Stopped in for dinner with the family. Ordered mushroom, pepperoni, & sausage pizza, kids cheese, & brownie for dessert. Service was quick and pleasant-no complaints at all on my end. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Arrived and was seated quickly despite it being moderately busy. Place is nice and clean. Service was good. My only complain is that water is not brought out you must ask for it. And the napkins are paper not cloth. They do provide complimentary bread (not warm) with a olive oil and spice mix (not the best) I have been to CPK before but at an Airport location. I have tried the famous "BBQ Chicken Pizza" which is you must order if you never been here. Since this was my first time at this location I chose to be adventurous and try something different. Drink: CUCUMBER REVIVER (delicious and refreshing) will order again Appetizer: CHARRED SHISHITO PEPPERS ( mild spicy and goes good with the tosatada pizza)..its ok will try something different next time Main course: TOSTADA Pizza, (healthy and good but not impressed by the presentation) stick to the BBQ chicken pizza next time read more

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Very good food! My husband and I have not been out to eat since the start of the lockdown in March. I will say given what we ordered I did have sticker shock! This is an expensive restaurant. My husband and we ordered one sangria, Ribeye Steak, and Kung Pow Spaghetti with chicken! All delicious! But having been to more formal restaurants in the past I was surprised to see the bill of nearly $70.00. This seemed like a more casual restaurant, especially being in a mall. I assume the bills majority came from the steak which is understandable as steak is not cheap! However I've had steak at nicer restaurants with a nicer view for a similar price. Be aware the menu does not display prices. This is not a restaurant you want to go to if you're on a budget or need a quick bite to eat! The service was excellent! Our waitress was attentive and VERY nice! She did an excellent job especially because she seemed to be expected to balance quite a bit! She maintained a friendly demeanor and excellent customer service skills! I would say the thing that sets this restaurant apart is the customer service. Because of the service and quality of food, I am giving this restaurant a 5/5. It would be nice if they displayed prices on their menu. It just doesn't seem fancy to the point of needing to hide prices. Disclaimer: I could be having pandemic sticker shock, we use to eat out all the time. Now it's a rarity so I'm not use to spending money on food cooked for me! Take my review on pricing with a grain of salt. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Kung Pao Spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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CPK offers great pizza. They're famous for the bbq chicken, and my personal favorite is the Sicilian. Also, their Szechuan Dumpling appetizer is killer. The downsides to CPK are that it is more expensive than other pizza spots with similar if not better taste. Also, it's located at the mall which is an annoyance. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Dumplings - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Meal looks great and taste great. Just enough for a lunch treat. Aroma is good and ingredients fresh. Try it. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Ordered a lunch special of spaghetti and marinara sauce with a side salad. Looks delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Stopped here with the family when we were leaving out of BWI. Service was ver quick and attentive to our young children. Kids had the children pasta which was a nice portion. The Mrs and I had tomato basil soup and potatoe soup. Both were hearty and loaded with flavor. I had the shrimp scampi pizza. It was delicious. The Mrs had a pie with pepperoni sausage mushrooms peppers and onions. It was good too. Overall nice place to eat with lots of options read more

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First time writing a review, and hope they see this so they can address simple issues. Highly disappointed for many reasons. To begin with, the hostess was not friendly and didn't speak-very bizarre. The Menu was hard to read, extremely small font. Waitress barely checked on us, and walked away when I tried to ask for straws or had a quick question. Took forever just to have our drink and bread severed. Bread and oil came with just 3 small slices and oil did not taste good. Entrees we're not worth the money. CPK went down hill since the last time I was there (years ago) Def with waiting for a table at Cheesecake Factory next door. read more

My mom, niece, and I dined here on a Friday a little after 1pm. The restaurant was packed. We asked for a table and was told it would be about a 10-15 minute wait. The hostess took my niece's number and said they'd send a text when one became available. We waited about 5 minutes before she got a text. The hostess asked us how many was in our party. We said three and (again) said we needed a table, not a booth. The hostess nodded and took us all the way to the back of the restaurant to a booth. She quickly turned and walked away before we could say something. We walked back to the front of the restaurant and said we needed a table, not a booth. She made a big stink face, glanced to the side of the restaurant and huffed "We only have one table in the corner." We said that was perfect. She half rolled her eyes and muttered something to herself. She begrudgingly walked us to the table and somewhat threw the menus on the table and left. She had a major attitude. I about had it with that rude hostesses attitude and wanted to leave, but this is my niece's favorite restaurant, so I decided to keep my mouth shut. I've said this in an earlier review but every single time we ask for a table at this restaurant, they take us to a booth despite telling them that we don't want a booth. I don't understand the confusion. It took quite a while for our server to come over. The placed was packed, so we understood. I ordered a strawberry mango cooler. I thought it was great. My niece ordered a mango lemonade and it was $4.29! Very pricey for a lemonade. We were given bread and oil for snacking on. It was good. The bread was fresh. We ordered the avocado egg rolls (hand-wrapped wontons, avocado, chicken, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, Nueske's applewood smoked bacon) with ranchero sauce and herb ranch sauce to start. They were great, as always. They're always stuffed with fixings. I love the sauces that they come with. No complaints there! My mom ordered a 7" pepperoni pizza. My mom thought it was okay. The dough was pretty thick and it could have used more pepperoni. My niece ordered the 7" cheese pizza and enjoyed it. I ordered the oven-roasted turkey + brie sandwich (roasted turkey, Brie, shaved Granny Smith apples, greens, honey-mustard) with baked potato soup. The sandwich was terrible. There was one thin slice of turkey on the sandwich - that's it. One side of the turkey was a bit thicker than the other but the rest was thin. There was about 15 thin apple slices on each side of my sandwich. There were more greens and apples on the sandwich than anything else. There was no brie on one side of my sandwich. The other side had two decent sized pieces. The bread was fresh but very thick. I would not get this sandwich again, nor recommend it to anyone. I liked the soup but I needed to add salt. There was a ton of potato and nice chunks of bacon through out. I would order that again. The service was just okay. It wasn't terrible, but he could have been more attentive. Again, the restaurant was crowded so I understand not checking in with us all the time. We had dirty dishes piled to the side of the small table. He came to our table twice and didn't take them away until we asked. He was very polite and friendly, though. This used to be one of my favorite places to eat but it's gone down hill the past couple of years. I feel like the majority of the staff and kitchen just don't care about the service and food anymore. I certainly hope we don't encounter that rude hostess if we decide to return in the near future. What a shame. read more

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Consistently, how do they do it? Have a hunch it's training teenagers for their first jobs. I'm unembarrassed to say that I'm the long-term Duke of CPK. I have never, ever had a bad experience there. Could care less about CCF and the new brauhaus. CPK is able replicate time after time Italian chopped salad and shaved mushroom flatbread. You'll see me back untempted by the spring menu. read more

Visited the restaurant with my daughter on a Thursday night to get some appetizers and two pizzas and was sat right away. We waited for twenty minutes before someone came over to tell us that our server was swamped and would be over in a few minutes to take our order. The gentleman offered to get us our drinks while we waited. We each ordered water and continued to wait for an additional 20 minutes and no one ever came back over to take our order. My daughter and I ended up leaving and going to the food court. I understand that the service industry is still hurting from the pandemic but I think having to wait 40 minutes and not being helped is a little extreme. read more

Trendier and smaller than most CPKs Ive been too. Rustic decor, nice ambiance. Friendly service. Plenty of options. I think CPK makes great pizza, however the entrees are good not great. The cedar plank salmon and fish tacos were both good but could have been more flavorful. Next time I'll stick to pizza. read more

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I may be biased regarding this CPK, years ago I met my best friend while she was working here. Now, we meet here once a month for lunch, good food and drinks with some girl talk thrown in. Food wise, I recommend the Five Cheese and Fresh Tomato pizza. Hand tossed crust, no sauce, 5 cheeses and tomatoes and basil. So delicious. Tostada pizza, thin crust, black beans, cheese, baked then topped with lettuce, tortilla strips, drizzled with ranch dressing, with salsa on the side. May sound strange but oh so good! I ask for extra ranch, salsa and a bottle of cholula hot sauce. For dessert, Butter Cake, warm cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Worth every single calorie! Lastly, you can't go wrong with one of their Sangria's. read more

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