There is a parking structure, I think its called "Plaza de Fuentes". The first 90 minutes free with a restaurant validation. As I walked in, the host greeted me and asked for my parking ticket for validation. I got sat and waited for my friend to arrive. I've been dining at CPK over the past 20 years and things change. I'm not sure, but the bread pieces and size are getting smaller each time I come to the restaurants. The restaurant was quiet, and had few diners when I arrived. By the time I left, there were more diners enjoying the happy hour menu. I ordered some items from the happy hour menu for my friend who was joining me after her work shift. The happy hour items came out super fast, faster than my actual order of garlic cream sauce pasta with chicken! As the items were sitting there, getting cold, I could tell our server, Britt, was getting a little worried that the quality of food would diminish. She kept wondering when my friend was going to show up. I assured her that it's okay, and we understand. I appreciated her commitment to ensure the food quality was great upon consumption. She even offered to heat it up for us. That's great service. Also, when paying for the check, she noticed the pricing didn't match the happy hour prices. She quickly went to get her manager's override and ensure we paid the correct amount. That shows that she goes above and beyond for her guests! read more

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I truly love California Pizza Kitchen. I still remember the first time I went -- it was for a business lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen - Redondo Beach location. I'll never forget ordering the Thai Chicken Salad. From that day on, I was hooked -- the pastas, the pizzas, the salads... all of it! This review is based on my takeout experiences at California Pizza Kitchen - Pasadena. I've also dined both indoors and on the patio there, and it's always been a pleasant experience. Curbside takeout has consistently been smooth and convenient. Recently, I noticed that the pickup process uses an automated system that remembers your previous order and asks if you'd like to reorder it. It seems to function like a chatbot, which actually makes things quick and easy -- especially if you're a creature of habit and tend to order the same thing. My order is always ready on time, the staff is friendly, and the food presentation is consistently good. I'd say the biggest downside is the bread. I remember when they used to serve a generous, satisfying piece. Lately, it's been a small, underwhelming portion. Overall, curbside service at this location is excellent -- but the bread portions have been extremely disappointing on multiple occasions. I recommend this location but be aware. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Underwhelming bread portion - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Our closest CPK's in Charlotte have closed so it's been a while since I've visited one, I was excited to go to one, especially IN California! I'm not sure if my tastes have changed or what but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to my mental hype. I ordered a Thai Chicken pizza and a blueberry lemon drop cocktail. The cocktail was just ok. We have a Brixx pizza at home and I love their Thai chicken pizza, I guess that's what I was expecting when I ordered this pizza and I did not like it as much. The crust was not as good, the pizza just wasn't as flavorful, and it seemed a bit dry. I had almost ordered the Charcuterie Salad so I ordered that to go the next day for lunch. It was a fun idea in theory but I just didn't care for the textures or the flavors. read more

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It's been decades since I've last been to a CPK but time limitations brought us here with my senior aunt. She suggested this place since it was 2 blocks away. Didn't have big expectations but knew the food would be fine. We got there during happy hour which was a great-- cool deals! My kid enjoyed the HH pizza and guac/chips. Reviewing the menu the lunch specials are sound pretty terrific I'll be back to try that. Our server was great and personable. read more

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I haven't been to CPK in a while but now understand why this one is always busy. Great service and super friendly management team are totally on top of things. Nice new menu with low calorie and keto options as well too since they were recently acquired by a new restaurant group. our server when we dined at the bar was excellent! parking in hotel basement parking lot is validated. patio seating too. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Zucchini pasta Kung pao w shrimp delish! - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's nice they do parking validation, just make sure to park at the east West Bank underground parking lot area reserved for the restaurants. The wait was surprising but eventually we got seated. The pizzas were really nice, we also had pasta, but I really enjoyed mine a lot more because it was super savory. Overall nice place, we came here for a birthday deal so it's an entree off. We also got a take home pizza that was really nice which you can get on discount for ordering in. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - SICILIAN PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I ordered online and it was done within 20 mins. Parking is underground in the garage. I got the BBLT sandwich and thought all the flavors combined together very well. I like how the burrata cuts through the saltiness of the bacon. The Thai crunch salad was good too. I like the sauce that it comes with. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - BBLT Sandwich and Thai crunch salad - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

To be honest, I haven't been to a CPK in years, but my coworkers suggested it for lunch since they have some solid specials for a good price. They offer a bunch of 1/2 + 1/2 combos, and I went with the BBQ chicken salad and a personal Thai chicken pizza. The salad was tasty fresh and flavorful. The pizza was okay; I remember liking it more in the past, but this time the crust was a little hard and dry. They also give you free bread with olive oil and vinegar, and I really liked that dip. Overall, it was a decent lunch for the price. Service was quick, which is great if you're on a lunch break if you're in a hurry, I'd recommend ordering from the bar. read more

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The food here is soooo hearty and soooo good! I got the full size BBLT sandwich with the tomato bisque soup, and my husband got the full size club sandwich with the tomato bisque. Service was fast and friendly!! It's also very nice in here. Also, just an FYI register to be a rewards member and they give you a free starter (appetizer). We chose the white corn chips and guacamole. My son got the kid's crispy chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back. 10/10 read more

California Pizza Kitchen - BBLT, CALIFORNIA CLUB, KIDS CRISPY CHICKEN, WHITE CORN GUACAMOLE + CHIPS, Tomato bisque soup - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Haven't been here for ages. Rushed in last minute to claim a email promotion that was giving us a lot of trouble and frustration on their app and online system. Even though their kitchen was closing down, Edwin went out of his way to get our promotion redeemed and our order put together perfectly. He also helped us add two take and bake pizzas for $9 each. Really saved us so much hassle. Had the garlic cream alfredo pasta which was creamy and delicious. Had to add on chicken and mushrooms to make it complete but well worth it. Hubby had his usual cedar plank salmon and it was cooked perfectly. The take and bakes were delicious at home the next day. They don't have instructions in the box anymore but Edwin had given it to us verbally. Personally my rule is: if you can smell it and the crust is browning, it's done. read more

Popped in to California Pizza Kitchen for a mid afternoon "lunch". We were seated quickly and our server took our order quickly. I had a very nice thin crust pizza. read more

We hadn't been back to CPK with the family since before COVID-it used to be one of our regular spots when the kids were younger. This visit was a huge letdown. The food quality, cleanliness, and service have all noticeably declined. We all agreed it was a mistake coming back, and we won't be returning. For the price, there are plenty of places that deliver a far better meal and overall experience. read more

We had dinner at the CPK location in Pasadena,CA. I had four guests. We were seated in less than 5 minutes. Some bread and herbed olive oil came quickly. Not the best tasting olive oil. The food came and was hot and fresh. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi Zucchini. It looked and tasted good, but there was a lot of pasta water on the bottom of my bowl. My guest ordered a Thai chicken pasta dish; which she said tasted a bit off from what it should taste like. Service was o.k. But a bit slow, as our server had other tables to handle. I ordered a Take n' Back pizza; which the server did not place the order. We had to wait for it to be prepared. Cons: The Pizza dough is not risen when baked. There is a lack of tomato sauce and cheese. Overall taste is just o.k. They can do better. Cost cutting? Parking: Underground with validation by restaurant. Rating: 3 Stars read more

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I'm really surprised this location isn't rated higher, as I truly can't say enough great things about it. Every time I come here, the food is fresh and delicious. The staff are incredibly kind and really go out of their way to take care of everyone. They are also really accommodating with substitutions - ie, making a pizza vegetarian. The location itself is situated in a great spot, and the dining room is a cozy yet large space. Also really convenient that they validate parking in the underground lot! read more

We had a catering order and picked it up around 11:30 AM today. When we arrived at the office, we realized we had received the wrong order, we got a chicken piccata instead of salmon. We immediately called CPK Pasadena and they handled the situation right away. Not only did they replace the order, but they also delivered it to our office free of charge. What truly surprised us was that we expected to receive just the salmon replacement, but they went above and beyond by including the pasta as well. We were beyond happy and completely satisfied with how everything was handled. A special thank you to Hector, the general manager, who personally delivered the order. We honestly didn't expect much and assumed we might just get a refund, but we were incredibly impressed by the quick turnaround and exceptional customer service. We will absolutely be ordering from CPK again for our next lunch. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

We used to come here when our kids were small and let them play out in the patio after they had had their Alfredo noodles and a ton of bread. Needless to say I have warm memories of this place. Last Friday we went there to enjoy the happy hour (3-6pm M-F). It's a pretty great deal - a draft beer and a pizza for $9. I gave my husband my beer and ordered a glass of wine $7 and we got some Buffalo cauliflower, also $7. Out the door was @$40 plus we took some pizza home. Britt was an excellent server and the restaurant was pretty much the way I remembered it. read more

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I placed an online order for two pizzas and a lettuce wrap. Once I opened the container for lettuce, it was obvious that it was not fresh at all. read more

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We hosted a birthday party here, and the staff was very helpful during the initial planning process. However, the experience fell short once we arrived. We expected everything to be set up and ready at the scheduled time, but instead we were handed a bag of aprons and hats and had to distribute them ourselves. Additionally, we never received the chef coat that was promised. The on-site manager told us he would order one and that we could pick it up within a week. When we called a week later, another manager said there was no record of it and promised a callback that never came. I followed up again by email a couple of weeks later and still received no response. Basically once you give them your money, don't expect anything else. read more

Kinda standard CPK. Food was good. Service was good. Serious lack of TVs for to watch the World Series and the place was FREEZING... read more

Terrible service! After one bite of food I was asked to leave!! Although 90% of the restaurant was completely empty they couldn't have me sitting there because I pre ordered my food.... I don't know who Brandon is or what their role is but if that's how he's going to treat paying customers I can't imagine how he treats other employees. read more

First time eating inside this CPK. They sat us in the quiet side of the restaurant. Service was good and patient as we spent a long time looking at the menu. In the end, we got the Garlic Cream Fettuccine with Chicken, Cedar Plank Salmon, and Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Fettuccine, along with lemonade and Strawberry Mango Cooler. Food was very good although expensive. The Strawberry Mango Cooler was sweet and refreshing. I had parked in their underground garage and did the validated parking. However, I still had to pay $2. Very weird. read more

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This resturant is my got to for a salad and pizza. You can never go wrong eating here. Te service is good and the atmosphere is nice. Reasonable prices and everything made fresh to order. read more

Great location for having a family gathering to celebrate after a wedding rehearsal. We got our own room and our own server who was REALLY great. He checked on us often and we always had the buffet table replenished. The different pizzas were yummy and the two pasta dishes were yummy as well. The spicy pasta was my favorite amonst the two. As for the pizza, I declined the barbecue one, but the other two were yummy. Parking is free for 90 minutes with validation. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

What happened to the CPK I remember? This used to be on the upscale side. Used to love barbecue chicken salad or Thai Chicken Pizza on a summer night sitting outside on the patio. It was always delicious and elegant. Tonight husband and I had dinner and it just wasn't the same. Seems like a coffee shop or a TGIFs (if they still have those). Nothing tasted special and when I asked for pepper on my salad, the server seemed thrown. That said, everyone was gracious and kind. Just not anywhere near the same place we used to visit weekly. read more

Let's start off with the menu online, it's completely wrong and for a different business. The place wasn't packed at all but we still ended up waiting about 20 min to be seated. The waiter came to take our order and we saw him again when he brought the check. The kids pizza was cold and not cooked well, the spinach dip was a funky color and garlic heavy just like the kung pao noodles, there were huge chunks of it. But by far the worst one was the burger, the potatoes was hard as a rock and dry, the burger was cold, the cheese on there was cold and they didn't even ask how I wanted it to be cooked. Overall a very bad experience and I would never step foot at this location again! read more

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I came here to have a date with myself and it was so yummy. I was greeted when I walked in and was seated immediately. Unfortunately I missed happy hour so I had to pay $20+ for a pizza, but hey that CPK for ya! I got the bbq pizza which is my fav and sooo flavorful. I decided to try California club on the other half and cool for trying something new but i would not try that again. I got a kids Cesar salad because again their prices are up there lol but my food came out fast, fresh, and cooked to perfection. At that point who's claiming about the price? I don't mind paying a lot when the customer service, food and ambiance is good. I didn't catch my servers name but we talked about love island together for a bit lol she was sweet and attentive. I will definitely go back. Also they validate parking! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Half California Club Original Pizza and half The Original BBQ Chicken Original Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Stoped by for lunch to have some pizza and salad from their lunch special that's offered Monday-Friday. My waitress was very attentive and nice . Ambiance was great, No wait time and small crowed towards 1pm. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - The Original BBQ Chicken Original Pizza and Cesar Pizza (7-inch) & Side Salad Lunch Duo - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's always a great time at CPK. It reminds me so much of my childhood. We got the lettuces as an app. We got the lunch duo and the portions size were perfect! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Some of my staples are the mushroom pepperoni sausage pizza here, Thai crunch salad, and jambalaya. Recently also ordered the strawberry shortcake which was delicious and fruity with the still warm shortcake. We also ordered the dynamite shrimp which was slightly spicy and perfectly crunchy. The service was great, and food was excellent as usual. Definitely recommend! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Dynamite shrimp - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

Walked here so we didn't have to worry about parking. Outside dining looks lovely but it was way too hot! We were seated pretty fast and got a nice seat by the window! It felt funny looking out at the USC Pacific Asia Museum while eating Italian food, haha! The bread and olive oil combo was yummy, always love a fresh warm bread! Couldn't decide between the Mexican Street Corn and the other corn dish but the waiter shared his personal fav and so we went with the Mexican Street Corn and I HIGHLY recommend it!!! It was amazingly delicious and will leave you wanting to lick your plate clean!! Ordered the sangria flight and it was so good! Also tried another drink that I can't remember the name but it wasn't as good (maybe the pacific drink but it was alcoholic. Had passionfruit and pineapple). We got the pepperoni pizza and it was so delish!! They have all sorts of summer deals going on (kids eat free at certain times and you can order frozen pizza for $8 to take back if you order another pizza for your first meal. Check the website)! Overall, it was a great environment, pretty clean bathroom, great waiter service, and delicious food!! read more

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Love the family lunch combos. These were so good. Also got the kung pao pasta dish, remember to order it with shrimp and a salad I forgot to snap a photo of. Service is always good and there's plenty of underground parking (remember to validate). Great for groups and kids. Noise level depends on the crowd. read more

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Worst lunch service ever!! Order was missed, sat for in dining and they took forever. The waitress has the entire front of the restaurant by herself while others were standing around doing nothing. Don't waste your time like we did! read more

We came on a Tuesday at around 6pm. Our wait time to get sited was approximately 20 minutes, which I thought wasn't bad because it was busy. However right after we got situated we had to wait for a long time unattended. I understand they are busy but at least acknowledge us. Luckily the busboy noticed we have been waiting for a long time. He then came to us and told us the server will be with us shortly. He then offered water to drink. It took more than half an hour before our server showed up. When the server got to us, we immediately put in our order since we have a child with us that was already starving. Food preparation was long. It took 40 minutes before it was served. But on the other hand, I noticed there were 2 other tables/group of guests around that came later than us and was taking care off immediately as they have a different server. In our case, we still need to get our server attention to follow up our order otherwise it could have been more longer wait. When our food arrived, it was already cold, It seems like, it's been sitting in the counter for a while. It didn't taste as good anymore as it was not served hot. It was neglected! One of our order even came incorrectly. Specifically we explained (numerous time) what we wanted for the kid's plate (spaghetti with sauce on the side) but instead she gave us macaroni and cheese. We then have to wait for another 15 minutes for the right order. In addition, i think CPK reward program advertisement is misleading. It says sign up "today" and get a free small plate . According to our server, free plate can only be redeemed on our next visit, not on the day that we sign up. I just thought it sounds contradictory to the flyer because of the word "today." I guess the leaflet needs to be reviewed for accuracy to match the server' s understanding/explanation. My overall experience was dreadful! I happened to be here just to support school charity event. Other than that, it's the worse place to dine in due to poor customer service. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review is for the birthday parties at CPK. We had a phenomenal experience. A huge thanks to Brian for being so patient when working with us to plan the party. A huge shoutout to Artis for working with the kids with such enthusiasm and helping us on the day of event. He made the experience such an incredibly positive experience. He even packed up our leftovers in a bag which we hadn't thought of. We heard so many parents talk about how impressed they were with what CPK offered. One partygoer's family even got information so they could have a party at CPK for their older child. Many thanks to Alex who also helped. The whole team was incredibly helpful and made this such a positive birthday party experience for us. Thank you thank you thank you team! read more

Of all the CPK that I've visited, this one is my favorite aesthetically if we don't factor in the inconvenience of finding parking. I ordered the California Cobb since I was craving avocado, and I hilariously ate it in pieces without mixing it. The ranch was on the side, but my server hadn't brought it to me for about 30 minutes before handing me the check. Outside of the ranch hiccup, my server wasn't too attentive and had misinformed me of their welcome deal for "Small Plates" since their menu doesn't list "Small Plates" anywhere. I was told that the spinach and artichoke dip had qualified when it in fact hadn't and was charged the difference despite being told not to worry about it. Overall, I have to admit despite the aesthetics, I am unsure if I will be returning given the difficulty of parking, misinformation, and quality of service. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Spinach and Artichoke Dip with California Cobb sans Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

Have been coming here for close to 20 years. We've seen menu that we love come and go, but they made the decision to get rid of the best item on their menu. The Key Lime Pie. It's the best dessert they have and for some asinine reason, they decided to nix it off the menu. It's the best thing they had and they got rid of it. Also they have items on the menu exclusive to Postmates, but if you try ordering it in the actual restaurant, they look at you confused and just bring you a cold uncooked dish. This place has gotten weird read more

Food was on point, you can't go wrong with the Sicilian & carne asada pizza. The highlight of the evening was our service. Our waitress was awesome. read more

staff rhe best!!!!! food supet delicious!!!! ambiance great beyond excellence this is my 2ndo home they treat you like family read more

California Pizza Kitchen - CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California

Average at best. Waiter got our meal wrong and then the check came and it was completely wrong. This place is mismanaged. when we asked the manager for our check as the waiter hasn't been to our table for a while, he responded that, "he will be here in just a second.". Lastly waiter didn't come over once to see how we were. He missed out on ordering some moe cocktails. I would not come here unless you really like the pizza. read more

Small portions and way too long for a takeout order. They said it would take 30 minutes until pickup. 20 minutes after that is way too long, especially with young children waiting for dinner. Tha chicken piccata portion was smaller than what I'm used to when eating at the restaurant. The chicken side was inedible as well. CPK is slipping in service, food quality, and portions. What a shame. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Pasadena, California