Lesley C.
Yelp
Service: 4 stars
Portions: 3 stars
CPK is located on the same upper level as Macy's.
Hadn't been to a CPK in years, until this past weekend. There was a great promo for CPK rewards members, that was too good to pass up. Originally, I was going to order ahead through the website (with my phone), but I had forgotten my log-in so I ended up calling the restaurant to place my order. It was quick and painless! I was able to place my order easily, my membership was found by the employee, and had my order placed for 30-minutes later for pick-up. Easy peasy.
Warning, parking is real tight on a Saturday afternoon because most of the parking beyond CPK has been blocked off for now. Not sure what they are building there, but the best of luck trying to find a closer parking spot.
CPK is located on the upper level, next to the Vans shoe store, which was very convenient as I needed to stop by there real quick for something.
MUSHROOM PEPPERONI SAUSAGE $19.99
Cremini mushrooms, rustic pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, fresh torn basil, Mozzarella and wild Greek oregano.
CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE $20.79
Our creamy jalapeño lime sauce with spinach fettuccine, red onions, bell peppers and fresh cilantro.
I mentioned to the hostess that I was there for a pick-up and she directed me to the inside of the restaurant, where the sign was for "pick-up." I stopped by the ladies room before I picked up my order. The restroom looks like it has not been upkept, as it looks the same since I was last here over 15+ years ago, but a bit grungier. Afterwards, I picked up my order and was on my way.
The portions have gotten smaller, especially for the fettuccine. There were barely any mushrooms, chicken, or other ingredients. It was mostly flour. This dish used to be an all-around favorite, and we were sorely disappointed. The pizza was okay. At least the middle was topped with many ingredients, with a thick crust. Our order did come with a few individually wrapped sourdough, which I thought was a total waste of plastic. Why not place more bread slices in one bag, than 1-2 slices per bag?
Overall, we had our fill for the next 15+ years. We do not plan on returning, unless there is a great promo because the food was most definitely disappointing. Not only in taste, but in portion size as well. Yes, we know inflation has caused prices to raise, but the overuse of plastic and muted flavors, and lack of ingredients in the pasta, are the biggest disappointments. The service was the only saving grace to my experience, and to this review.