Cali - Brandon

Our friends and I ordered take out from Cali and had a really great experience all around. It started with the service. We were about to order online but had some questions about the vegan options. We spoke with the manager and he answered all our questions.Feeling confident about what to order, we placed the order online. After I placed the order, I realized that I didn't change the time of pickup and it defaulted to an asap pickup. So I gave them another call, spoke to the manager, and he let us change our pickup time.Our friends went to pick up the food so I couldn't tell you much about that experience but I was told that the atmosphere and decor is very coastal and relaxed.We ordered the Taco Family Pack which comes with 12 tacos, 4 cookies, chips, guac, and salsa. It's a legit deal for $62 and we get to pick 4 of their taco options. I had the Planta and even though it's the only vegan taco options, it's a very delicious option! It comes with chickpea-lentil fritters, guac, pico de gallo, vegan cheese, and vegan lime sour cream. I was pleasantly impressed. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cali-brandon-riverview?select=TvSQLIiCm4kBwR-3-YMX4ASolid meal! I would gladly eat here again.

I discovered this spot during a recent road trip while searching for a healthy-ish place to stop for lunch, and we ended up loving Cali! It was the perfect place for a quick, yummy lunch and a nice clean place to feed the baby before getting back on the road. I got the Hot & Crunchy bowl (cucumber-jicama slaw, scallions, soy sauce, guacamole, tempura onion, sesame seeds, sambal aioli) with the suggested protein - seared ahi tuna and the coconut avocado rice as my base. Wow, this bowl was amazing and so flavorful. The ahi tuna was perfectly seared and the crispy tempura onions on top added a delicious crunch. My husband got the Soo... Buff bowl (roasted cauliflower, coconut buffalo sauce, celery, crumbled blue cheese, tempura onions, lime caesar, fresh herbs) with crispy chicken and coconut avocado rice as well. He really enjoyed the flavor combinations, especially the sauce paired with the blue cheese. We also got their cucumber mint agua fresca to drink and it was so refreshing --I drank two glasses. The service was friendly and super quick which we appreciated. I was happy to learn that they have 3 local locations in the Tampa Bay area, so we'll definitely be back!

Super healthy food...Everything on the menu is excellent. Wraps, pizza and bowls are the main stays here. Wait staff provided good recommendations.Went with the avocado hummus appetizer, which was good but pricey @$9.50 for what you get. And there wasn't enough items to dip all the hummus up, even when halfing most of them. Quality was good though.My favorite is the Mexican bowl and normally add chicken for around $4. A great combination of items that are Mexican based including black beans, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime sour cream and salsa. It isn't too spicy either. And it's gluten free, like a lot of things Cali offers.Service was good. Multiple staff members helped us.Ambiance: Sort of a weird setup inside. It's almost like they just opened and haven't figured out where to put the tables. Inside and outside seating allows you to enjoy some fresh air, although the view is of Bloomingdale Ave., a busy road.Tip: there is a Publix in the adjoining complex if you need a grocery run after your meal.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Brandon/Riverview area. Plenty of healthy choices. Reasonable prices. Portions are controlled but not skimpy. We've been here for weekend brunch and weekday lunch. Not too crowded at peak times. Fast service. Love all the live plants, makes for a nice ambiance. No complaints!

Just average! Place was clean, very pleasant and server was excellent. The food was just nothing to write home about and the coffee was horrible. Probably won't go back but I can see why Starbuck drinkers go there!

Amazing! I am totally in love with this place and hope they expand all over the US. Vegan, vegetarian, fish, and meat options. Something for everyone flavor wise too. I got the So Buff bowl on field green and it was delicious. I also got a side of the chickpea lentil bites (like mini fritters) with peanut aioli and those were delicious. I'll probably have to try the Thai bowl next time. Our server was especially nice and didn't mind answering all my annoying questions since it was our first time in. Thanks so much!

We were at the Winthrop open market and stopped in at Cali for brunch lunch and we had a great server. The inside of the facility is clean, cool and friendly. It had a coffeehouse vibe with a guitar player playing soft music in the front we had lunch on the patio outside overlooking the market area. Our lunch was delicious. It came out quick and fresh and when we needed an extra drink, our server was right there asking did you need something else? Just overall a good. A good time will be back for more lunch.

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was the cutest place ever. Very clean but also trendy so it was inviting. I ordered the Mexican bowl (gf) with the suggested chicken and it was great! Perfect portion too, I was full but not stuffed. As someone who always craves bowls -- this place is my dream restaurant! I only wish I was closer so I could come here all the time. If I'm ever in the area again I'm coming here!! Service was great too we had a server who was attentive.

The service is phenomenal here. I ordered the Brazilian and the menu was flexible enough to adjust my protein and base to serve my dietary needs. The sauce has a little kick to it so the server made a good call to suggest that it would be on the side. I was never rushed through my dining experience and was even given a new to go water to take with me. It is definitely on my must visit list.

Modelo beer and the Amalfi sourdough pizza with side of lime Caesar dressing is ten stars!! Service top notch and on weekends 12-3 live music. They have a delicious brunch as well!