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3.9 (285 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean, Salad
Open • 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Lamb bowl

Rude service! The african american manager very aggressive & has no csr skills. This is a lamb bowl that's $3.85 upcharge & for extra lamb another $8.00 total cost is $23 for this one bowl according to her!!! Everytime I visit she has a snarly attitude, rude undertone. Nothing nice! Opt for a different food choice because the experience in there is not cool with the warden manager! She walked away when I inquired about the upcharge as if she was annoyed.

Food not prepared to my liking and then almost knocked off the counter, that's why there is more food on one half of the bowl
Elecktra B.

Store and restrooms are clean. Luis Rivera is rude and does not prepare your food how you ask. He is dismissive and extremely disrespectful. After not preparing my food how I asked, he slide my food down the counter as if my request annoyed him, and sucked his teeth, the bowl almost slid off the counter. Very much so an arrogant and egotistical type. If someone is purchasing food, why have an attitude with how the customer wants it prepared? Formal complaint filed! I want to add I frequent a CAVA location at least once a week, this CAVA is the least welcoming location I have experienced in the DMV area thus far.

Leah G.

Delicious food and fast service!! I love going here when I want to get full and something healthy. This location is never packed when I visit either.

Short Lady working cashier rudest ever, bad talking customers in Spanish. Guy serving customers is Luis, angriest CAVA employee ever.
Zander J.

I complete agree with the other reviews, saw it first hand today. The big guy Luis Rivera who works there is extremely rude to customers, and the short old lady as well. The short old lady was serving a pair of nurses, 2 people in front of me, and kept rolling her eyes, hemming and hawing, and being too fast throwing stuff in their plates. Then when she started serving a Spanish couple in front of me she switched over to speaking Spanish and started to complain about the customer that was 4 feet away. Ridiculous. My wife ordered a bowl, and the lady dropped my wife's pita on the ground out of site. She quickly picked it up and put it back in the bag. My wife kindly asked for a new pita and she became angered, gave my wife a mean look and rolled her eyes. All because she herself dropped the pita bread. The guy Luis Rivera was worse, I asked for a side of garlic sauce and he threw his hands up in the air like he was annoyed, paced back and forth, and got the side (which took 5 seconds) he walked back over and aggressively slid it to me. It almost went right off his table. No eye contact just he just walked away. These employees here suck, probably the rudest CAVA employees ever. They are here to serve food, be kind, be clean. If you don't want to do that then leave.... I felt bad for everyone that I watched in line. Don't know what is wrong with these people, but I want to tell others to avoid this place and these terrible angry workers. Luis and his miserable side kick are in this picture. Lastly the lentils were way over cooked, crunchy and hard. And the braised lamb was way over salted, inedible.

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Seriously this place is not the next Chipotle!!! Please don't make any investment. I heard this place is the next BIG thing. Well I ordered online. My order was sent to the wrong location! Not only that they ran out of steak. I ordered the Harissa Avacdo . The moment I opened that bowl it was drenched in sauces. They gave me 1 tbsp of dry chicken and 10 oz of garlic sauce . 1 slice of Avacado and 2 falfael. The kale was chewy and the rice was dry. You would think the sauces would save the food. No the spices are offensive. This place is so blend!

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Got three orders (two bowls and a pita), all with chicken. The chicken was burnt for the entire order.

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----------Nice staff! ---------- I had a problem with my food and it was fixed immediately. -------------------- Thank you!

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Love coming here for lunch! The grains and greens bowls are so good and taste so fresh!

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Clean, delicious, and healthy!! This location is great and at time it does get pretty crowded... but totally worth it!

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Carlyle - Crispy Two Noodle Shrimp Salad at Carlyle

Carlyle

4.1(1.9k reviews)
2.3 mi•Shirlington
•$$$

after a long absence, we were set to return to the Carlyle, so looking forward to our menu…read morefavorites there sadly, it now seems a salad may be the only safe entree choice the once awesome jambalaya pasta was such a huge disappointment the pasta appeared coated in oil the sausage was literally charred black on one side and the spicy creole sauce that brought it all together was basically absent the Carlyle, not so grand anymore...

After getting off a plane from a week-long trip, I ordered takeout from Carlisle for my mom and me…read more I dropped her food off in D.C. and continued on to Catonsville, and somewhere between the drive, stopping at the store, and unpacking from my trip, I realized I hadn't even taken any pictures because I was too busy enjoying the food along the way and when i arrived home. I ordered the steak (sliced steak with mushrooms) , and it was excellent ....well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious. We also got the crab and corn chowder, which is always outstanding. Rich, comforting, and packed with flavor every time. Key lime pie .... on point .... oh and a salad. i got the chopped salad and added the ever so good goats cheese. Everything was EXCELLENT. What I appreciate most about Carlisle is the consistency. Whether I'm dining in or picking up takeout, the food is always good. Not just okay BUT actually flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. That's harder to find than it should be these days. I've been here many MANY times over the years and the experience is consistently excellent. The service is great when dining in, pickup is always smooth and efficient, and the food never disappoints. Carlyle continues to be one of those reliable places that simply gets it right. And whenever I pick up my to go order the bar is always crowded with folks looking like they are having a great time. That should tell you something. Highly recommended.

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Carlyle - Grilled Chicken at Carlyle

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Busboys and Poets - Mural done be owner Andy Shallal.

Busboys and Poets

4.0(2.2k reviews)
2.3 mi•Shirlington
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LOVE lunch dates with the hubs on my days off. #BrowniePoints…read more Been crushing on Busboys and Poets for years ... they've ALWAYS been a fav and I've never been disappointed. Great service ... fast, friendly and efficient. The greens, catfish, and grits NEVER disappoint. Hubby got the salmon today and CLEANED his plate! Enough said. Clean environment. Always a vibe before "being a vibe" was a thing. Great soundtrack, artwork, etc. Browsing the shop is always mandatory. Strangely, I only bought one sticker and two magnets ... no books today. Haven't been to the Campbell Road location in years ... definitely worth the drive. Got to indulge my other obsession of looking for renovations in the neighborhoods I drive through to get here. The only bad thing was having to pay over $70 for a lunch that used to be under $40. DANG economy. *Sigh* Why wasn't I rich instead of beautiful? LOL ... convo for another time. Anyways, looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp.

Easily one of my favorite local restaurant chains in the DMV. It truly is a must to stop by when…read moreI'm in town. The fried chicken with greens and mashed potatoes. The shrimp and chicken chorizo pasta. The shrimp and grits(pro tip: swap the grits for mashed potatoes). They're all my favs! My only slight negative is that some items can be a little inconsistent. Also can't forget to get a DC tap water. Although I tried the island wave this time around and it might be fighting for the top spot. The book store portion always has an amazing selection for all ages and interests. They also host weekly open mics and other events. It truly is a great community spot.

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Busboys and Poets - A Busboys Fav!

A Busboys Fav!

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Busboys and Poets - The vegan cobb! I ordered it with the balsamic instead of the hemp dressing - highly recommend!

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The vegan cobb! I ordered it with the balsamic instead of the hemp dressing - highly recommend!

Ruthie's All-Day - Brisket hash

Ruthie's All-Day

4.4(1.4k reviews)
3.9 mi
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Everything was splendid at breakfast this morning! We had a 9:30 a.m. reservation and were seated…read morepromptly in a comfortable booth. The restaurant was clean, bright, airy, and vibrant, with a trendy atmosphere that we absolutely loved. We started with the cornbread, which had a lovely texture, somewhere between traditional coarse cornbread and a sweeter version. It was tender, delicately baked, and served with delicious butter. I ordered the three-egg omelet, accompanied by a beautiful, fragrant, and refreshing arugula salad that I thoroughly enjoyed. The eggs tasted farm-fresh. My mate enjoyed a full breakfast of beef sausage, bacon, potatoes, over-easy eggs, and a biscuit. The coffee was hot and delicious, and my hot matcha was equally enjoyable. One small tip: specialty drinks ordered from the drink bar may take a little longer to arrive at your table, so keep that in mind. Our server was excellent, and the overall experience was wonderful. We were happy to leave a 25% tip for the great service. Between the delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff, this was an thoroughly enjoyable breakfast. We loved it and would gladly return!

Sooo Ruthie's was a friend meetup for lunch, I'm late with this review. The inside has a…read morediner-but-chic style with an open kitchen, which I always appreciate being able to see what's going on with my food. I loved the floral arrangements bringing some greenery into the decor. The food was very filling and flavorful. I haven't gone in for breakfast, but I'm sure it's just as good. Our server was very friendly and helpful with picking our food. This is a good spot for a meetup with family and friends. What we ordered: Deviled Eggs = Mmm mmm good Crispy Cod Sandwich = Fresh and filling Smoked Brisket = My friend finished her plate

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Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar - Scotch Eggs

Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar

4.5(1.2k reviews)
2.9 mi•Del Ray
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My sister and I came to Matt and Tony's for brunch with my toddler, and we had such a great…read moreexperience! We had reservations for 2 PM and were seated shortly after arriving. There was a little wait, but nothing long at all and definitely no complaints. My sister and I both ordered the steak and eggs, which came with potatoes and chimichurri sauce, and everything was absolutely delicious! The steak was flavorful, the entire meal was really good, and I would definitely order it again. For my toddler, we ordered the kids' waffle with fruit. My only small suggestion would be to offer a protein option with the kids' meal to make it a little more complete. It wasn't a big issue for us since I was able to share some of my food with him. The service was wonderful! Our server was quick, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself is such a cute little spot with a nice atmosphere. Overall, great food, great service, and a really enjoyable brunch. I would definitely come back again!

Came by for the first time & was pleasantly surprised w the place. The service was great & they…read morehave a nice, modern, chill bar/resaturant vibe inside. They also have a patio area! I ordered: Bloody Mary -- 10/10 Vegan Breakfast Burrito -- 9/10 Dirty Shirley -- 7/10 They have an all day breakfast menu, which is pretty cool -- the chicken & waffles looked & smelled so good, so we may have to come back & try that next. They don't have many vegan options but the breakfast burrito is really good! It comes w potatoes, & mine came out oddly cold on the inside. The also have a happy hour menu but you have to go out of your way to ask for it.

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Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar - Matt and Tony's

Matt and Tony's

Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar - Rye Loaf with Spreads

Rye Loaf with Spreads

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Steak & Eggs

CAVA - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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