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California Pizza Kitchen

8 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
6 ratings

As rated by the community

1000 Ross Park Mall Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Most Recent Reviews


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I specifically requested a Gluten Free pizza, saying it was an allergy and not a preference due to my Celiac's. I know at one time they carried a GF crust that was not cauliflower so when my food arrived, I assumed it was that. I questioned the waitress just to be sure, because my intuition was that something was off. She assured me everything was fine. I had almost eaten the whole thing when I was told that it was not gluten free. The manager pretended to act shocked, had me fill out an incident report, but also told me I should have asked for the GF menu in the first place. I got sick in the bathroom before I left the restaurant and I am still feeling sick. They didn't take responsibility for the negligence and I wouldn't wish this upon anyone.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Is not knowledgeable or safe! Got real sick after eating here!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Is not knowledgeable or safe! Got real sick after eating here!

Updated 5 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

  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

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After trusting this location, it's now on our family's growing no-go list. I ordered the GF pizza the night before my son was to leave for a band trip to Disney. After dinner, he went to the final rehearsal. He vomited at the rehearsal, jeopardizing his participation in the trip. The band nurse told me he could still attend if he doesn't vomit again and if he doesn't have a fever. I was really worried until I came home and my celiac daughter was shaking and trying to throw up, saying she never wants to eat pizza again. Sadly, it was a relief to confirm that they were 'just' glutened and my son wouldn't miss the trip we already paid for. This situation caused so much stress for our family.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Select gf pizzas and salads. For the pizzas, they have everything gf labeled in blue--gloves, separate ingredients. They have a separate cooking space. $2 extra. Bbq chicken pizza was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Never gotten sick here. Always order the gfree margarita pizza and California Cobb salad. Delicious. (The staff is knowledgeable but the service isn't great!)

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Awful! They have me so sick right now! Apparently cross contamination is not something of concern to them!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Last time I went in, their delivery was late so they didn't have any gluten free pizza dough. That's basically it besides salads that are gluten free. The manager was very accommodating, and made rice noodles in place of the normal pasta. I definitely recommend! I'm not celiac, so I don't know about any cross contamination issues or not.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


Very good salads and very good GF pizza. Thin crust of course, but texture was great. We got the half size salads BTW. The full size are huge.

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

Celiac

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Review


Solid choice. No gluten issues. My food came out separate and marked. I have eaten at different locations so I was not worried about cross contamination but some people may be concerned

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


Perfect! Didn’t get sick. W

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Celiac

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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

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