California Pizza Kitchen Menu Prices 2026: Pizzas, Pasta & Combos

CPK pizzas range from $14.99 for a Margherita to $16.99 for signature builds like the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and Thai Chicken Pizza. The California Club runs $15.99. Personal-size lunch pizzas start at $11.99. The Lunch Combo — half salad or soup + personal pizza or half-pasta — is one of the better values at ~$14.99. Prices vary by market and whether you're dining in a mall-based vs. standalone location.

The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza ($16.99) is CPK's most famous and historically significant item. Invented by founders Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax at their original Beverly Hills location in 1985, it was one of the first instances of non-traditional pizza toppings in American casual dining — smoked BBQ sauce base, grilled chicken, smoked Gouda, red onion, and cilantro. It's credited with spawning an entire generation of 'gourmet pizza' concepts and is on CPK's menu unchanged from the original. The Thai Chicken Pizza ($16.99) — spicy peanut sauce, julienned vegetables, cilantro, peanuts — is the other iconic original.

The Avocado Club Egg Rolls ($13.99) are CPK's signature appetizer, on the menu since 1991. Crispy wonton wrappers filled with grilled chicken, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and roasted corn, served with a smoked corn salsa dipping sauce. They're one of the most imitated restaurant appetizers in American casual dining — dozens of chains and cookbooks have riffed on the format. For first-time CPK visitors, they're the most commonly recommended starter.

Yes — the Lunch Combo (2-course) at ~$14.99 is CPK's flagship value offering during lunch hours. It includes your choice of a half salad (The Original Chopped Salad, Thai Crunch, or Caesar) or a cup of soup (Tomato Basil, typically) plus a personal-size pizza or half-plate pasta. For the price of a standard dinner entree you get two courses. The Lunch Combo is typically available weekdays from open until 2–3 PM; confirm current hours and availability at your location.

CPK is full casual dining — table service, full bar, ~$15–20 entrée price point. It's not fast casual (no counter ordering, no trays). The format is closer to Cheesecake Factory or Olive Garden than to Blaze Pizza or MOD Pizza. Expect a full sit-down meal with a server, full dessert and cocktail menu, and typical CPK service times of 60–90 minutes. For quick pizza in the fast-casual format, Blaze Pizza is the closer comparison.

California Pizza Kitchen operates about 200 U.S. locations as of 2026, down from its peak of 300+ stores. CPK filed for bankruptcy restructuring in 2020 and emerged leaner with a reduced footprint focused on high-traffic markets including California, Florida, Texas, and the Northeast. The chain also operates internationally in markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and the Philippines. Use the official store locator at cpk.com to find the nearest location.

The Butter Cake ($8.99) is California Pizza Kitchen's signature dessert and the most-ordered item on the dessert menu for more than two decades. It's a dense, warm, single-serving cake made with a high butter content — somewhere between a pound cake and a molten cake in texture — served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination of warm dense cake and cold ice cream melting into it is the defining experience. It's been on CPK's menu in essentially the same form since the 1990s and is the dessert most recommended for first-time visitors.

Yes — CPK offers a gluten-free pizza crust as a substitution on most pizza builds for an additional charge (typically $2–3 upcharge). The gluten-free crust is thinner and crispier than the standard hand-tossed crust. Note that CPK kitchens are not dedicated gluten-free environments — cross-contact is possible from shared prep surfaces and ovens. For diners with celiac disease (not just gluten sensitivity), this risk should be evaluated carefully. CPK also indicates gluten-sensitive items on its menu and allergen guide; confirm with your local restaurant.