For starters, I'd like to say that I love CPK's food. It's fairly-priced, good-portioned, and generally likeable. However, there is something wrong with this West-LA location, right in the heart of UCLA's Westwood. The food is subpar (comparing with other CPKs), and the service leaves much to be desired. The waitstaff is rarely smiling, possibly because they're all young college kids who only want my tip but hate their jobs. The MAIN gripe of mine is the Spinach & Artichoke Dip. Normally, CPK has the absolute BEST S&A Dip, hands down. However, I've been to the Westwood CPK many times and left disappointed every single time!! The chips are always stale, and the dip is always clearly very old, because the green coloration of the cream shows that it's been sitting with the spinach for far too long. The taste, of course, is almost unbearable. A couple times I've asked for at least fresher chips, and they simply proceeded to heat up the chips I already had and return them to me. Ridiculous. If you like CPK, stay away from this one; if you've never had CPK, don't start at this one. Basically, stay away from this California Pizza Kitchen at all costs.
Pros: Can't think of one, to be honest.
Cons: Does not meet CPK standards, whatever those may be.
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