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California Pizza Kitchen

3 recent ratings
$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pizza, Salad

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

300 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Validated Gluten Free Safe Spot

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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My daughter has had GF pizzas from this location at least once per month for over a year now, and she’s never had any issues.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Not Celiac friendly! They share pots for cooking pasta and the only GF options are salad or pizza, but the grill is also shared and there is no vegan cheese. Literally nothing I could eat here.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I've eaten here several times over the last few years and every time I've loved it. The gluten free pizza is pretty good (considering it's gluten free) and the staff are knowledgeable about the gluten free diet. There's a gluten free menu as well, which I greatly appreciate!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza
  • Salad

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Certified GF BBQ chicken pizza
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More Reviews


Celiac

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The pizza here is really good, especially the bbq chicken which is what I always get. I believe there are 5 certified GF pizzas to order in which they follow strict guidelines to keep the pizzas as safe as possible from contamination. Great pizza option!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We have been two time and the really took care, they do their best, but of course it may vary depending who is in for the day. But after two time I am ok

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Got glutened after eating “certified” pizza. What else needs to be said?

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Have eaten the pizza here several times with no problems and I have celiac disease. I even get the chopped BBQ salad with no tortilla strips and am fine with that too. They take good precautions

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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GF margarita pizza was delicious! Very happy girl!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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My husband and I had a great experience here. We ordered the gluten free BBQ chicken pizza and it was excellent! The staff was not extremely knowledgable on gluten sensitivity in general, however their service was good and I was not glutened. I would return.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Pizza was good, even by my gluten eating spouse's standards. The service was slow.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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This was my first experience with California Pizza. At first it seemed very promising, but that didn't last long. After we sat at our table we noticed how close the next table was to us and the only way to get to the customers behind was to walk through. It was maybe a 2 1/2ft gap. So to have the employees walking within brushing your side's isn't pleasant. The menu looked really good so ordered a gluten free mushroom pizza. Once biting into it the topping were nice and hot but the dough was cold and uncooked. Told my waitress and she brought over the manager and he said I can have another right to you. Before bringing it out he told me the issue was that they get their gluten free dough frozen and they forgot to thaw it out! So he said that they would warm it up before placing it in the oven. After getting my second pizza it ended up being the same exact way, hot topping-cold dough. The manager was very nice and compted the pizza and apologized so the management is ok. As far as preparing the food I can say I don't think that they are gluten free certified or at least will not be returning to find out if they get better in the future.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


GIG trained? I cannot believe that.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Review


Eaten here 2x and have not gotten sick. The crust does taste gluten free (find me a gluten free crust that doesn't taste gluten free), but it's what's on top of the crust that is the real deal.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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We actually went twice will on vacation in SF.. it was extremely good!! The pizza is cauliflower base and my son looooved it so much we went again..

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free options labeled on menu. Not a ton of options.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac

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Review


Impressed that you could ask for their certified GF pizzas on the kids menu. Our coeliac daughter was very happy with her cheese pizza which came out with a GF flag by a differed server with gloves on. No ill effects. It has been very hard finding safe and appealing choices for her on our travels in America so definitely a happy customer.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

Review


It’s always a risk at pizza places that aren’t dedicated GF, but we felt assured that the staff takes good precautions to avoid cross contamination here. And the pizza was very tasty.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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