California Pizza Kitchen (commonly referred to as CPK) has a fairly large menu, with at least something vegan to order in every category (except dessert – sorry!). Below, please find the vegan approved options at California Pizza Kitchen, as well as a guide to ordering vegan at CPK, straight from the restaurant itself.
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Small Plates
Asparagus + Arugula Salad (no cheese)
Charred Shishito Peppers
White Corn Guacamole + Chips
Shaved Mushroom + Spinach Flatbread (no cheese)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Appetizers
Lettuce Wraps (request with only Chinese vegetables)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Soups
Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Lunch Salads
Super Spinach + Quinoa (NO pecans, NO dressing)
The Mediterranean (NO feta, NO dressing)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Lunch Pizzas
California Veggie (NO cheese)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Salads
Quinoa + Arugula (NO cheese, NO dressing)
Roasted Veggie (NO dressing)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Pastas
Tomato Basil Spaghettini (off menu!)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Pizzas
California Veggie Pizza (NO cheese)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Vegan Kids Items
Kid’s Fresh Fruit
Kid’s Fusilli Olive Oil
Kid’s Fusilli Tomato Sauce
GUIDE TO ORDERING VEGAN AT CPK:
For pizzas:
• All crusts are okay.
• Remove any meats and cheeses, but all veggies are okay.
• Only the Pizza Marinara, Vegetarian Black Beans, and Spicy Marinara Sauce are acceptable.
For pastas:
• Remove any meats and cheeses, but all veggies are okay.
• Only the Tomato Basil sauce (Off Menu) is okay.
• Sauces to avoid: Bolognese, Chicken Tequila, Jambalaya, Kung Pao, and Wild Mushroom Strozzapreti all contain meat or shellfish; therefore, none of the items containing these sauces can be made vegetarian.
For salads:
• Many salads can be made Vegan by removing any meats and cheeses, but veggies are okay.
• No dressings fit the Vegan criteria. Salads can be served with oil and vinegar.
CPk pizza dough are not vegan. They contain dairy, and they use whey used every where. It’s listed in their nutrition facts. CPK as vegan friendly as McDonald’s!