EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF FOOD ROBOTICS & AI

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE
OF FOOD ROBOTICS & AI

Experience the limited-time summer pop-up in the heart of Pasadena while you can! Delivery also available!

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ROBOT & AI-POWERED POP-UP RESTAURANT & INNOVATION SHOWROOM

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Who We Are

CaliExpress by Flippy, drone photo of Pasadena location
CaliExpress by Flippy was created out of a love for innovation and great food. Located in Pasadena, this restaurant blends cutting-edge tech with delicious meals. The space has a rich history of culinary excellence, having been the original Miso Robotics lab and, before that, a Cordon Bleu school. It’s always been a place of food innovation.

At the heart of CaliExpress is Flippy, an AI-powered robot from Miso that perfects the art of frying. Miso, founded in 2016 by engineers from Cal Tech, uses advanced AI to transform how kitchens operate, making processes smarter and more efficient.

CaliExpress is the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant. Here, both the grill and fry stations are automated. Guests can watch their food being cooked by robots after using self-ordering kiosks for personalized recommendations and easy payments. This setup allows CaliExpress to offer premium wagyu burgers at great prices, ensuring every meal is delicious and affordable.

In addition to serving great food, CaliExpress also functions as a gallery and showroom. Visitors can explore the development of Flippy and other cool restaurant AI and robotics, seeing firsthand how technology is transforming the culinary world. Learn more about the innovative technology behind Flippy at Miso Robotics.

Flippy by Miso character

That's a wrap! Our summer pop-up is over in Pasadena! (for now!)

Celebrating a Summer of Innovation at CaliExpress By Flippy!

This summer, we brought the future of food service to life with our semiautonomous kitchen technology powered by Flippy from Miso. It wasn’t just a restaurant—it was a culinary revolution where cutting-edge robotics met unforgettable, family friendly dining experiences. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and witnessed firsthand how Flippy is reshaping the kitchen of tomorrow… while making utterly delicious French fries.

As we wrap up this incredible pop-up, we’re thrilled to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation. While CaliExpress by Flippy has completed its successful run, Miso is just getting started. From saving food waste to empowering labor, our journey continues, and Flippy will be at the forefront of enhancing customer experiences through leveraging AI to create a new level of consistency in cooking.

Stay connected with us at Miso to explore what’s next in the world of semiautomated kitchen solutions.