# Springtime Lunch Menu Expansions California Pizza Kitchen Lunch Salad, Soup & Sandwiches are Tasty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-lunch-salad-soup-sandwiches References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/04/19/california-pizza-kitchen-debuts-new-spring-menu-alongside-expanded-lunch-duos-options/) & [cpk](https://www.cpk.com)  These new [California Pizza Kitchen Lunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-cioppino) Salad, Soup & Sandwiches are arriving at participating locations as a lighter option for patrons to order this spring. The new spring-forward menu items including the Catalina Chicken Sandwich, the California Caprese Sandwich, the Wild Mushroom + Brie Soup and the Baja Crunch Salad. Each of the items are arriving alongside the expansion of the brand's [Lunch Duos menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-duos) that's available from 11am to 4pm at a starting price point $8.99. The California Pizza Kitchen Lunch Salad, Soup & Sandwiches are launching in tandem with the new Signature Cocktails crafted with Gray Whale Gin including Big [Sur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guests-on-earth-x-ds-durga) and Oceanside. The new menu items are only available at participating locations for a limited time. Image Credit: California Pizza Kitchen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lighter Spring Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to create new, fresh, and healthy menu items in order to cater to consumers looking for healthier options. - **Lunch Expansion Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to extend and expand their lunch menu, making it more affordable for consumers to dine out at lunch time. - **Signature Cocktails:** Opportunity for restaurants to create unique and creative cocktails, partnering with local distilleries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants have to keep innovating their menus, to meet the demands of customers and stay competitive in the market. - **Beverage Industry:** As consumers demand more unique and unusual drinks, an opportunity to create a new line of cocktails and spirits with local distilleries. - **Healthy Eating Industry:** As more consumers are looking to lead healthier lives, opportunities for food manufacturers and restaurants to develop healthy food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-cioppino.md) - [Elevated Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entree-salads.md) - [Asian Fusion Pizzeria Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-menu-items.md) - [Spicy Spring Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamite-shrimp.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-fields-salad.md) - [Pizza Brand Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpkbranded-salad-dressings.md) - [Happy Hour Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hour-specials.md) - [Ready-to-Grill Pizza Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-grill-pizzas.md) - [California-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-california.md)