California Pizza Kitchen in Denver Colorado

California Pizza Kitchen

Address: 3000 E. 1st Ave.

Cross Streets: Cherry Creek Mall

Phone: 303-388-5686

Price: $

Reservations: No

Hours: L-D:Daily

This giant pizza chain has sprouted up in finer malls everywhere. Light woods and bright colors create an animated, comfortable atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy a quick meal away from the mall's food court. Kids, as well as shoppers, are more than welcome. Order a thin-crust pie covered in toppings that range from roasted duck and shiitake mushrooms to pepperoni and mozzarella. Or go thin and crispy Neapolitan-style with the spicy rustica. In addition to pizza, the place boasts a huge selection of pastas, sandwiches and soups. The salad selection is as popular as the pizza with choices that include Thai chicken, a club, Caesar or chopped. All are offered in half portions, a nice option. Desserts include an old-fashioned apple crisp and a chocolate brownie smothered with hot fudge and vanilla bean sauce.