California Pizza Factory

The Californian Pizza factory, hang out of the stars! Well maybe that's pushing it slightly but I did see one of the local newsreaders in there once (I think her name is Kay Alexander.) Anyway the Californian Pizza Factory is in Harborne which is in the outskirts of the Birmingham University student area and very much considered the posh end of studentville. It's one of the few places in Brum which really isn't accessible by train so if you want to get there wihtout a car it means negotiating the bus system (take correct change) or walking from Selly Oak. I can say that I have only had bad experiences of The Californian Pizza factory, ...  Read the complete review

Being with pizza loving people, this place is a favourite regular venue. Although a bit away from the centre, there is good parking nearby. The place is lively, small but very welcoming. The choice of food is good and the pizzas are different, don't expect this to be your usual Pizza hut place, its not. The base is different, not to my liking as I have been brought up on Pizza Hut style ones but perfectly authentic Italian. The desserts are nice and the price reasonable. A cracking place all in all for unusual pizzas with good service. ...  Read the complete review

OK, so pizza is not the world's most exciting prospect for a meal out, but the California Pizza Factory in Harborne (two miles from Birmingham City Centre) could broaden your horizons... It's bright and bustling, and offers an unusual range of pasta and pizza dishes, along with good salads, and tempting puds. The pizzas include the standard four cheeses/four seasons etc, but if you're feeling more adventurous, what about curried vegetables or Mexican chicken? They sound a bit scary, but most are very tasty, from the authentic thin crispy bases, to the generous toppings. The pasta dishes are similarly ambitious. If you can, leave room for the ...  Read the complete review