Who cares if it's a chain? The food and service here was great. I can't say the same for the host 'cause she insisted we sit out in the patio in 106-degree weather 'cause it was packed inside.
The BBQ Chicken Pizza and Avocado Egg Rolls are not adventurous choices but they do the job well and are recommended for first timers. You'll find "California-inspired" dishes here; basically American favorites with ingredients and preparation that's non-conventional, fusion or maybe even rebellious like Kung Pao Spaghetti or Thai Chicken Pizza.
CPK is a classy choice if you want a break from delivery pizzas or ummmm those microwavable pizzas -_-