California Pizza Kitchen

7 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
5 ratings

As rated by the community

4999 Old Orchard Center
Skokie, IL 60077
Collections
Validated Gluten Free Safe Spot & 1 Other Public Collection

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


They reviewed with me their procedures for making gluten free pizza and I felt confident. Separate prep area, separate pans and ingredients. Take out came with a “gluten free” tape closure. Daughter is asymptomatic, so we have to go on their word.

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


knowledgeable staff with thorough kitchen procedures. felt very safe eating here and the pizzas were delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We ordered a pizza off the GF menu and the server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We’ll definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I called to place a to go order and explained I was celiac and immediately was put through to the manager. Their manager was so thorough with my order, asking lots of clarification questions which made me feel super safe eating there. Their gluten free pizza is delicious as well as their Cobb salad, which is also gluten free. I recommend!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Ate here several times, most recently 8/3/16. Separate Gluten Free pizza menu with 4 different kinds. Also several gluten free salad options clearly marked on the main menu. Courteous staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


pizza was good. crust actually was quite tasty. i would definitely eat here again.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


They have 5 pizza options guaranteed to be celiac safe and they’re so tasty!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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


The manager Mike was fabulous. He explained to me in detail that they prep separately, use a clean pizza cutter, and place an aluminum cover over the pizza in the oven to prevent cross contamination. They have gluten free certified pizzas (triangles on menu). Mike was very patient and totally understood the importance.

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The servers, cook, and hostess went above and beyond to try to help me find a safe way to eat here! I was hungry and desperate. They were not very knowledgeable about GF options or celiac disease, but after some back and forth and lots of checking with the cook, they made me a cheese pizza on cauliflower crust. Precautions taken: hand washing, changed gloves, made my pizza on a separate pan so it never touched the prep surfaces. They also put down some parchment paper in the oven underneath my pizza since the oven often gets flour on it from other pizzas. Not the most ideal meal for safety, but I was starving and they were willing to listen and try to help which I appreciated!

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

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

Overall Rating

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

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