Food choices are interesting and there are a lot of vegetarian options. Lentil bites as protein were new to me and I liked them. The spaghetti squash contained several chewy, fibrous seeds that I couldn't swallow putting me in the awkward position to remove them elegantly from my mouth and place them back on my bowl or on the table. I would have overlooked the seeds if the bowl had offered more vibrant flavors, spices, and salt.Because of the variety of vegetarian dishes I would have given 4 stars but the host looked and behaved as if he had just been dumped by his partner and my server did not explain anything when I told him that this was my first visit and simply stated that I would probably need more time and left. The menu had no explanation about how to order and since I am not a bowl person, it took me a while to understand how to combine vases and proteins with the base bowl.I rarely leave a 3 star rating and would rather skip reviewing a place but when my check for a bowl and a beer exceeded $30, I decided to caution my fellow Google maps users.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Katie Gorman
We had such a great experience at Cali St. Pete. Every staff member was friendly, food was AMAZING and the atmosphere can't be beat. Can not wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot & Crunchy Tuna, Mexican
James A
Everything was fantastic from walking in the door. Greeted right away, Server was prompt at table for drinks and food orders, never was rushed.Food was fantastic and plentiful.The Ahi Tuna in my bowl was actually very good Tuna didn't look like the artificial colored and there was a lot of it.Definitely will be back.Parking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai, The Mexican Bowl, Hot & Crunchy, Wrap
Britney Bennett
My girlfriend and I go here all the time! Environment is great, service is always friendly/fast, and obviously the food is phenomenal!! 12/10 recommend ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday
Craig Gross
Maddi (correct spelling?) Was pur waitress and she was very attentive, and obviously she had pride in her job...the food was simply fantastic!The manager, Danielle greeted us at our table before we left....Folks, y'all need to build one of these in Northern Pinellas County!5 Stars plus all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Wrap
Safitea Private
Getting yelled at by the hostess makes your food taste bad.When I got there, there's a guy playing guitar on the left, there's quite a few people in the lobby, it's loud and chaotic. Straight ahead of me is a guy standing at a register taking orders. So I get in line and when I get up to the guy I place my order. When I get a text that my food is ready I go to pick it up and it's in a bag. I let him know that I was planning to eat there, and then further chaos ensues. The hostess is clearly pissed off that I was so foolish as to not notice whether she was there or not, in the midst of all the other people, and was pissed that I wanted to actually eat my food at the restaurant now, that I did it wrong, while involving the guy who actually took my order at fussing at me. Anyhow, the process was chaotic, confusing, and getting scolded by an employee really puts a bad taste in your mouth.The food was good though, was fresh, and flavorful, but I don't think I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
H H
Wife and I experience food poisoning. Enough of a reason to never return. We're long time locals, but will never eat there again. You'd think serving food that was safe to eat would be the #1 priority of a restaurant...
Food: 1
Dea Geaa
Food was good, not great but good. A bit of a hipster vibe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pam Santos
Long-time customer, yet Cali 100% failed on Tues, April 2. Host seated us outside as we requested. Waited and waited for server to come by. After 15 minutes, we asked if he was our server, and the reply was ‘yeah, I’ll be with you in a sec’. After another 5 minutes I went inside to return the menus to the host and spoke with the manager. She offered nothing for a return visit or anything for service recovery. She blamed his poor service on a new computer system. Sigh. It’ll be a while before I try Cali again.
Service: 1
Galena Neal
I’m sitting here waiting for my to-go lunch order, and although the restaurant is absolutely slammed, the front counter worker Zach hasn’t stopped smiling and treating every customer with kindness and upbeat positivity. One of the most genuine, happy people I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering working at a restaurant. I’m a business owner, and this is the type of employee I strive to find. What an asset he is- a gem!
Large vegetarian selections, and drinks were good! We loved Rio Burrito, and Brazilian Bowls. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Chadderton
Great music, great food, and great service from Johnny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Ankrom
Everything I have had here is great, the bowls, brunch, pizza, the cookies are amazing. Service is always good and the atmosphere is awesome, live music sometimes. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday, Hot & Crunchy Tuna, Thai, The Mexican Bowl, Cookies
Liza Rackley
Good vibes and great food. There are so many options for various diets/dietary restrictions. Great spot for lunch!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steven Spears
Went for a lunch. Had a rice bowl. Wide selections and good portions. Highly recommended.
Food choices are interesting and there are a lot of vegetarian options. Lentil bites as protein were new to me and I liked them. The spaghetti squash contained several chewy, fibrous seeds that I couldn't swallow putting me in the awkward position to remove them elegantly from my mouth and place them back on my bowl or on the table. I would have overlooked the seeds if the bowl had offered more vibrant flavors, spices, and salt.Because of the variety of vegetarian dishes I would have given 4 stars but the host looked and behaved as if he had just been dumped by his partner and my server did not explain anything when I told him that this was my first visit and simply stated that I would probably need more time and left. The menu had no explanation about how to order and since I am not a bowl person, it took me a while to understand how to combine vases and proteins with the base bowl.I rarely leave a 3 star rating and would rather skip reviewing a place but when my check for a bowl and a beer exceeded $30, I decided to caution my fellow Google maps users.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We had such a great experience at Cali St. Pete. Every staff member was friendly, food was AMAZING and the atmosphere can't be beat. Can not wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot & Crunchy Tuna, Mexican
Everything was fantastic from walking in the door. Greeted right away, Server was prompt at table for drinks and food orders, never was rushed.Food was fantastic and plentiful.The Ahi Tuna in my bowl was actually very good Tuna didn't look like the artificial colored and there was a lot of it.Definitely will be back.Parking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai, The Mexican Bowl, Hot & Crunchy, Wrap
My girlfriend and I go here all the time! Environment is great, service is always friendly/fast, and obviously the food is phenomenal!! 12/10 recommend ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday
Maddi (correct spelling?) Was pur waitress and she was very attentive, and obviously she had pride in her job...the food was simply fantastic!The manager, Danielle greeted us at our table before we left....Folks, y'all need to build one of these in Northern Pinellas County!5 Stars plus all around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Wrap
Getting yelled at by the hostess makes your food taste bad.When I got there, there's a guy playing guitar on the left, there's quite a few people in the lobby, it's loud and chaotic. Straight ahead of me is a guy standing at a register taking orders. So I get in line and when I get up to the guy I place my order. When I get a text that my food is ready I go to pick it up and it's in a bag. I let him know that I was planning to eat there, and then further chaos ensues. The hostess is clearly pissed off that I was so foolish as to not notice whether she was there or not, in the midst of all the other people, and was pissed that I wanted to actually eat my food at the restaurant now, that I did it wrong, while involving the guy who actually took my order at fussing at me. Anyhow, the process was chaotic, confusing, and getting scolded by an employee really puts a bad taste in your mouth.The food was good though, was fresh, and flavorful, but I don't think I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Wife and I experience food poisoning. Enough of a reason to never return. We're long time locals, but will never eat there again. You'd think serving food that was safe to eat would be the #1 priority of a restaurant...
Food: 1
Food was good, not great but good. A bit of a hipster vibe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Long-time customer, yet Cali 100% failed on Tues, April 2. Host seated us outside as we requested. Waited and waited for server to come by. After 15 minutes, we asked if he was our server, and the reply was ‘yeah, I’ll be with you in a sec’. After another 5 minutes I went inside to return the menus to the host and spoke with the manager. She offered nothing for a return visit or anything for service recovery. She blamed his poor service on a new computer system. Sigh. It’ll be a while before I try Cali again.
Service: 1
I’m sitting here waiting for my to-go lunch order, and although the restaurant is absolutely slammed, the front counter worker Zach hasn’t stopped smiling and treating every customer with kindness and upbeat positivity. One of the most genuine, happy people I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering working at a restaurant. I’m a business owner, and this is the type of employee I strive to find. What an asset he is- a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Large vegetarian selections, and drinks were good! We loved Rio Burrito, and Brazilian Bowls. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great music, great food, and great service from Johnny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything I have had here is great, the bowls, brunch, pizza, the cookies are amazing. Service is always good and the atmosphere is awesome, live music sometimes. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday, Hot & Crunchy Tuna, Thai, The Mexican Bowl, Cookies
Good vibes and great food. There are so many options for various diets/dietary restrictions. Great spot for lunch!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went for a lunch. Had a rice bowl. Wide selections and good portions. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4