About California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen invented the BBQ Chicken Pizza and built its menu on hearth-baked pies with non-traditional toppings, plus salads, pastas, and small plates.
Across more than 40 years of operation, the California Pizza Kitchen menu has evolved into a mix of long-running classics and seasonal limited-time offers. The 10 items below are organized by menu category — appetizers and shareables first, then soups and salads, entrees, sides, desserts, and the bar program. Use the category links on each row to jump to a full comparison across every chain Menu Voyager covers.
If you are scanning prices ahead of a visit, note that California Pizza Kitchen uses a $$ price tier on Menu Voyager, with most entrees priced inside the range shown in each section. Lunch and weekday menus may apply lower fixed-price combos that are not always reflected in the standard dinner card. Where a chain runs a long-standing daily promotion (riblets at similar grill chains, Wing Tuesday at sports bars, Aussie 3-Course bundles at steakhouses) we have noted it inline.
Hours and locations
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California.
Signature highlights
- Original BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Thai Chicken Pizza with peanut sauce
- Cauliflower crust available on every pizza
Appetizers
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Garlic Knots | Pizza dough knots tossed with garlic butter and parmesan. |
| Mozzarella Sticks | Breaded mozzarella sticks fried golden with a side of marinara. |
Soups & Salads
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| House Caesar Salad | Romaine, parmesan, and croutons tossed in classic Caesar dressing. |
Entrees
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cheese Pizza (Large)Per slice — 8-slice pizza | Hand-tossed dough, classic pizza sauce, and a 100% mozzarella blend. |
| Pepperoni Pizza (Large) | Hand-tossed pizza topped with cup-style pepperoni and mozzarella. |
| Supreme Pizza (Large) | Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives. |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza (Large) | Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and smoked gouda. |
Sides
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Boneless Wings | Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. |
Desserts
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Sticks | Pizza dough strips dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with icing. |
Drinks & Bar
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Fountain Soda (32 oz) | Refillable fountain soda in classic and zero-sugar varieties. |