California Pizza Kitchen

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this place is awesome. the variety of pizzas they offer and the service is excellent. been here many times and the food is consistent. during lunch hour the wait can get to be around 30 mins so if you're planning to go... plan on waiting Pros: different types of pizza Cons: wait time during peak hours more

I'd heard a lot about the ""traditional"" pizza places in Manhattan, (e.g. Lombardi's), but after trying them out, I got the feeling they are alive purely on reputation and hype. The pizzas were soggy, expensive, and there wasn't a helluva lot to choose from. Personally, I don't enjoy eating pizza with some tomato sauce and 2 toppings. I like variety and don't think pepperoni everyitme I think pizza. Hence, CPK is perfect! Everything I've eaten here has been refreshingly different, and also very easy on the palate. In particular their Japanese eggplant pizza with goat cheese is a winner. I stay away from the salad pizzas (whats the point?) but the regular sounding pizzas have never disappointed me. They also have Heineken on tap and thats definitely a big plus. And yea, do NOT be tempted by the pizza place right opposite this one because I've made that mistake before and CPK IS BETTER! Pros: Variety, Great taste, Fairly quick Cons: Shuts down at 10 p.m. on weekdays more

I love their pizzas! The Peking duck, BBQ, garlic shrimp, and especially the tostada (think taco on a pizza pie) are all my favs. I also like their broccoli & sundried tomato fusilli pasta. The pizzas are too large for one person (unless you eat like a quarterback) so it's fun to go with a group and split a few different kinds. Pros: tasty & creative toppings more

The food here is average. I've had better pizza lets say, everywhere in NYC. If you're bored and want to spend time looking at a menu for different types of ""pizzas"" then this is your place. I will have to say it is a convenient place to come with your family though. I had really good drinks as well as service. All in all was ok. more

I came here with a friend during lunchtime. I was seated upstairs and there seemed to be plenty of seating available. We each ordered a pizza. Because they had such a large variety of toppings, I had trouble choosing. Unfortunately, I thought the pizza was just average - nothing to rave about and not really worth the price. Pros: No wait Cons: Average pizza more

i came here with 10 other friends to celebrate my birthday. it wasnt crowded even though it was saturday night. ive been to this restaurant a bunch of times before (especially when i lived in boston) and i try to get a different pizza every time. their pizzas are always good fresh, crispy, with very original toppings. i like the thai chicken, peking duck, and the carne asada (steak) pizzas. the optional honey wheat dough is a nice alternative. ive only recently ventured into their pasta part of the menu and have not been disappointed. the kung pao spaghetti is very good al dente pasta loaded with shrimp/chicken in a sweet & spicy sauce. the dessert menu consists of all-american classics (apple pie & brownie sundaes). service is a little on the slow side, but i really like the restaurant anyway. Pros: pizza, pasta, inexpensive Cons: slow service more

The pizza was verybland. It took a very long time for the staff to take my order, to bring my drink, and my pizza. Till Then, I was tortured by all the obnoxious children running around screaming and the parents who refused to control them. I don't understand why parent's allow them to act like that. It's really not cute and its not fair for the other patrons. On many occassions I've been here and this is always the case. If the pizza was out of this world, I'd be willing to tolerate the unbearable children. It's not worth it. I'm going to slap this with a lable that says ""this place is only for-the-out-of-town-Nebraska-Tourist-with-horrible- kids"" kind of place. From now on, I will go to Patsy's across the street! This is NOT the place for New Yorkers. Pros: Interesting Decor more

I will always have a soft spot for California Pizza Kitchen, aka CPK. They have Great food and pizza toppings that are not in the norm, which always makes for an exciting new find! They go beyond pizza though, they have great salads, pastas, appetizers and desserts. This is a great place for families, dates, big and small groups and the wait is never long and the waiter/ress service is always friendly, helpful (they eat there too!) and timely. It's right behind Dylans Candy Bar and a couple stores down from Serendipity's so if you want more dessert options, they are all around you. I will always love their ginger chicken dumplings (appetizer), and BBQ chicken pizza. Its good food at a good price, so at least go for a try, if you dont like it, you can know for sure that you werent overcharged for anything. Pros: Good Food, Great Service, Good Feeling/Setting more

I have been to this restaurant a couple of times and every time the waiting felt long. The service was fine but always felt slow. I only come back for the pizzas. Pros: good food Cons: long wait for food, slow service more

The food here is slightly overpriced, but still affordable. Stay away from the more traditional pizzas, as you are paying top dollar for something you could get down the street. I recommend the spring roll appetizer's -- they're better than the pizzas themselves! Their desserts are okay, nothing spectacular. Head down the street to Serendipity 3's for dessert instead. more

The BBQ Chopped Salad is like no other. Chicken, black beans, yummy ranch dressing. It even has white corn in it. The original chopped isn't bad either. The pizza is pretty good, but sitting there looking at Patsy's across the street is pretty tough to do. I stick with the salads. I agree about the kids, but they seem to stay upstairs, so I stay down. Hey, what do you expect, it's next to Dylans. As for delivery, yes, it can take a long time, and I have gotten cold pizza too. Overall I give it a thumbs up for a chain restaurant though. Pros: Great Salads, Good Service, Convenient Location Cons: Kids, Delivery not quick more

I ordered delivery which took 1 hour and 45 minutes, cost a fortune (min. $2 extra delivery charge) and the food was cold and smushed. And the beverages intended to be cold were, yes, you guessed it, warm. CPK is worth it if the food is as it's intended... delivery is one sure way to ensure you get a bad deal. Cons: terrible delivery more

I love this place...especially the sinach artichoke dip and the tostada pizza. I'm a vegetarian and I can actually eat here repeatedly and never have to order the same thing over and over again. Too many kids, but totally worth it for the food. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Children Everywhere, Bad Lighting more

As a native New Yorker, I am starved for good customer service. Look no further!!! California Pizza Kitchen has delicious food with AMAZING service. It has a huge menu but get the pizza- with so many choices, you are bound to find the perfect pizza for you. But, don't stop there. The desserts are magnificent! The best part- the wait staff actually have smiles on their faces and seem happy to serve you. Could this really be true? Find out for yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed!! Pros: customer service, food, inexpensive Cons: crowded more