I must admit that I eat way too much Cava! As a "clean" eater I can't go wrong here. I love the quality and the great service. I typically order a bowl with "super greens", lentils, chicken, hummus, and all the pickled toppings, finished off with green harissa dressing. The housemade drinks are also a favorite of mine. They are lightly sweetened without corn syrup or fake sugar. Definitely try the Ginger Lime Tumeric. This is a nice sized location with ample seating even during the lunch rush and the dining room and bathrooms are exceptionally clean. It is located in the busy Foxchase shopping plaza that is not easy to get in and out of. read more

CAVA - Chicken bowl anyone? - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Just wanted to write this review to express my appreciation for Bessy & the rest of the staff at The Foxchase CAVA location. I'm an employee of WMATA & sometimes my lunch hours are shortened. There has NEVER been a time where I've encountered any rudeness, unprofessional activity. Every employee there seems to get along with each other & this passes on in how they treat us as paying customers! They always seem to be well-stocked with EVERYTHING I need to make my lunch break well worth the drive! I come to this location maybe 2/3 times a week because I LOVE THE SERVICE OF THE STAFF, THE FRESHNESS OF THE FOOD, & THE CLEANLINESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT! You will ALWAYS have me as a patron as long as you are there! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK STAFF & OWNERS!!! read more

We love CAVA and probably order from this location at least once per week through uber eats... After our last few orders were missing the extra chicken that we paid for, my husband decided that he'd start going in there more often to make sure we were getting what we paid for. Today, I was on the phone with my husband when he went to Cava. He ordered our usual (2 greens/grains bowls with extra chicken and his was half chicken and BEEF meatballs with an addition of extra chicken and 2 orders to pita chips) -I emphasized the word beef so that when you take a look at the attached receipt you can see why there's a problem. When he asked for the beef meatballs, the woman who fixed our bowls even repeated it back to him (as well as never hesitating to constantly repeat the fact that extra items would cost extra like a broken record ‍) once he gets to the register she gives him a total of $45.61 and after he swiped his card, he asked for a receipt because the total sounded completely wrong... when we place the same order on uber eats with THREE orders of pita chips, it's about $38... how do you get $46 out of 2 bowls and 2 orders of pita chips?! Let's direct your attention to the receipt... first of all, how do you get DOUBLE charged for extra chicken when you only asked for double chicken in each bowl once? Furthermore, all of that food would not fit in those bowls...Secondly, you remember those BEEF meatballs that I spoke about earlier? The same ones that she repeated back to him as she scooped them into the bowl? Yea... how did they become the $1.55 (additionally charged )Lamb Meatballs on the receipt? And why was he charged for an extra side of them when they were included with the half/half protein portion?! How about we ask the manager, Jose... because as soon as my husband requested the receipt he pretty much hauled ass to the register to catch it. He was soooo apologetic and refunded "one of the bowls." His employee blatantly overcharged my husband for our food and she received zero reprimand...in fact as soon as the manager walked up, she walked off as if it was business as usual. This isn't the first review that mentions being overcharged, or wrongly charged and I'd hate to suggest that these business practices are being advised to the employees making the bowls/ringing up the food... but what does it sound like to you?! While I enjoy the food from this particular location, there are many others in the area that I'll be trying from here on out. These unethical business practices don't sit right with me. MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR YOUR RECEIPTS!!! read more

CAVA - The receipt showing the DELIBERATE overcharging - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This is the best cava location! The ceilings are high, the windows are large and let in natural light. The parking lot is easy to navigate making it a flawless experience! I always get a greens and grain bowl with romaine an d brown rice. I add chicken and falafel, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes and tzikiki and pita strips. Delicious! The side of fried pita chips are a great appetizer for the meal! It always looks like q lot of food, but I never find myself super full and sick because the food is lighter and a little healthier than if I were at a chipotle. My only issue was that the app wouldn't work when I was there. I had money on my app that I wanted to use, but was unable to, sadly. I specifically went there to use my app so I wouldn't have to use my cash... that didn't work out! I live 40 miles away, so hopefully I'll get to use the money next month when I have to go up north again! read more

Cava at Foxchase is a great place to have lunch. The food is fresh and delicious. There are plenty of healthy options. The staff is also friendly and helpful. We love going there for lunch. It is a popular place for carry out as well. read more

The food at this location, just like each of the CAVA restaurants, is predictable, but healthy and delicious! Any of these restaurants is worth a visit time and time again, and this particular location has friendly staff and a very clean dining room. read more

Everyone at this location is consistently kind. I go pretty often to this location and I've never had an issue with my food, whether order online or in person. The inside is always clean and with the open kitchen, you can see how they handle and prepare the food. read more

I have been to this location a few times recently. I love the space, its bright, open, and huge! The employees have always been very kind and helpful. Food is always delicious. I tend to stick with what I know and like which is a chicken brown rice bowl with lots of toppings. My only complaint is that some employees seem to be a little light handed with some of the ingredients. I love the crazy fetta and the spicy harissa sauce. I also really like their unique drinks that they have, always fun. This is definitely a regular in my rotation. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I used to love to come here, but after i saw that they were picking who to charge extra for extra toppings really disappointed me, there was 2 people in front of me that literally both got 2 scoops of rice. the first person didn't have to pay and she made me and the other guy pay, I never thought i would come to yelp and write a complaint but viewing this action with my own eyes made me. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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CAVA is ah-mazing! I can literally feel the nourishment coursing through my body when I indulge in one of their healthy greens and grains bowl. They make clean eating easy and with a price point of about $9 per bowl you can enjoy a healthy meal without breaking the bank. Pictured: Greens and grains bowl: Super greens with grains, lentils, half roasted veggie/half falafel, with the following dips: harissa, crazy feta, and Tzatziki (a winning combination); and topped with: carrots and currants, quinoa, red cabbage, banana peppers, and Greek vinaigrette dressing. This combination will leave you fully satiated! read more

CAVA - Super greens with grains, lentils, half roasted veggie/half falafel, with the following dips: harissa, crazy feta, and Tzatziki. - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Always had a good experience. yesterday was different. empty food pans, and the lady was still trying to scoop the bottom of the containers to sell me. the hummus and other ingredients were depleted and there was food all over the counter. another employee came to clean the area with a dirty towel, and some of the food pieces got into the food containers, . trash receptacles by the drink fountains were full and empty plates and bowls were fall off. the worst i have ever seen this location. i hope this is not the beginning the end for this food facility. read more

Very Fresh food, and all so fast! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I recommend the pita chips with crazy feta!

Great Place Marisela & Anderson was the Best!!!! Service was Great!!! Everyone gotta come to this place!!!

Wonderful service, I visit a least once a week. Great portion sizes and very relaxed environment.

Service is fantastic and food is always good. Highly recommend for a quick and healthy meal! read more

CAVA - Grain and Green Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

great service momo and virtue are the best! great hospitality and customer services will definitely recommend to my friends

Another perfect meal staff always very helpful and attentive see you next time Thank you read more

Cava is one of my weekly go-tos and I've started to frequent this location over Rosslyn and Mosaic because of the quality (consistently fresh and good portions). It's been a month since I ordered and this most recent experience was disappointing. My bowl was half full (I ordered double falafel and 2x veggies). For $12+ I expected close to a full bowl, which is what I've received in the past. I asked the employee if he could fill up my bowl with lettuce and he was happy to do so but I'm pretty disappointed. Hoping this was just an off night! read more

Very nice stuff at this CAVA location, however, the spicy lamb meatballs are getting smaller and smaller. Is it inflation? They used to be your average meatball size now they're the size of large cherries almost. read more

Every time I come to Cava I not only enjoy the food but also the great service they offer. Miguel is a great GM. I can tell he cares about his employees and customers! read more

This location is a no. The romaine was super brown in which we had throw out two bowls for one decent bowl of romaine and the super green kale wasn't cut properly. The meatballs super dry and the portions were skim. I'm a super cava fan... started with them back in Rockville, MD. This location needs a quality inspector. Won't be back. read more

Love Cava and this location in particular. Lots of parking, large spotless interior with large windows and an open airy feel brightens your mood as soon as you walk in. Line moves quickly and the staff is amazing. The food is fresh, healthy and tasty. Love the spiciness of the harissa in particular. I always leave full, with a smile on my face, knowing that healthy and tasty eating can coexist. read more

Excellent food and great service! Miguel was incredibly patient and kind, as my gift card wasn't working. We always enjoy our Cava salads!

Service was ok, food was ok, not coming back until they start accepting cash. This is silly at this point since it's not a way for transmission of COVID. read more

Cava is super reliable fast food that's always tasty and filling, and if you're really careful, can also be healthy. But you have to be really careful. read more

Great food!!!! Horrible horrible service! Always a bottle neck in the food line with workers standing around. read more

So after having a pretty good experience at another Cava location, I was ready for another rice bowl. However, this experience wasn't as good as the previous experience. I came to this Cava location because I was hanging out with a friend who lives in the area. It was fairly late and I believe they were less than an hour away from closing. Needless to say, there was no line. I stood there waiting for someone to begin my order as two employees had a conversation as if I weren't standing there. Finally, they look over and begin my order. This time I ordered a bowl with beef meatballs and pretty much stuck to the same toppings I usually get. I found the meatballs to be a little on the dry side. But nevertheless, I still gobbled up everything in the bowl. Overall, I'd say this experience was pretty average but I'd still return. read more

GREAT SERVICE. I always come over and the staff is always friendly and nice. They are always with a smile on their faces when I place my order. These folks really take seriously their customer service philosophy. GREAT JOB CAVA Duke Street. read more

It took me a while to enjoy the flavors of CAVA. This CAVA is located in the same plaza as Harris Teeter and Chipotle but on the right hand side (if you're standing at Duke, looking toward the Plaza). Very clean and the employees are friendly. Around lunch, things can get busy but that just shows how yummy this place is. The food is fresh and warm- doesn't taste like it's been standing around for half the day. Now the reason why it took me a while to like the place is because I never really found a good combo until I made my husband pick the ingredients for my bowl. Mediterranean good are strong in flavors and spices. Too much would overpower the bowl (which was my issue). The norm: white rice, humus, taziki and crazy feta (not that spicy actually), chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, pita chips and Greek Vinaigrette - the ingredients for a bomb ass bowl. Their drinks selection is pretty awesome as well: peach green tea, unsweetened black tea, watermelon, basil limeade, Mexican cola and more. Want wanted? That's fine- they got mint water- BOUGEE WATER YESSSS. Don't forget to join their rewards program! It takes a lot to get to their free bowl but if you're a frequent eater, it's worth it. read more

CAVA - White rice, hummus, crazy feta and taziki, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, pita chips and Greek vinaigrette. - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Back a week later for lunch. Staff still rude and short with customers especially Tanya. Still no military discount. Customer service rep that responded earlier probably didnt even reach out to this location. I gave this place another shot but its just trash. read more

First time visit and will definitely return. The food was fresh and very good. Once you get a handle on the ordering your taste is only limited by your imagination. Be sure to be adventurous when deciding on your beverage of choice also. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

THIS IS THE WORST CAVA LOCATION IN NOVA! I've been here countless times each time hoping the last was just a one-time mistake. There is always food quality issues....it's like they don't follow the companies standard recipe, the employees are always rushing you through the line. They give meager portions and try to charge extra for more. read more

Food was decent. Flavor was decent, however I wasn't truly satisfied. I got the grain and greens with chicken. Fun fact the braised beef is apparently the only halal option here. The winner were the hummus options in which you can choose three of. My favorite being the roasted red pepper hummus. Not too spicy and great flavor. Overall the bowl was very filling, but if you're looking for something savory I would go elsewhere. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is my absolute favorite spot for a healthy and quick lunch. The pita chips are a nice little treat too - so much tastier than fries.

I'm pretty impressed with how well CAVA maintains their quality control. Their food is reliable and was exactly how I expected my bowl to taste. Only bad thing about this location is that the parking lot is super crowded and there are very limited curbside pick up areas. Even though I ordered curbside pick up, I wasn't able to park in the mobile order lot because they were all occupied. The staff had a difficult time finding my car because I had to park elsewhere. read more

Very healthy. The star of their bowls is definitely their hummus. My personal favorite is the eggplant + roasted red pepper hummus. Has nice heat and a creamy texture. The meats and grains seemed to be very bland and there was not much flavor in my grains + greens bowl aside from the hummus. The price point is good in the fact it gives you a lot of bang to your buck. Would recommend this place to someone who just wants to sufficiently fill their stomachs up and opt out of the sensory experience of eating. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I was pretty excited to see a Cava was opening up in Alexandria! This fast-casual restaurant offers build-your-own bowls of Mediterranean goodies. You start off with a base (salad, rice, pita, or grains), dips/spread, protein (falafel, grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, braised beef, spicy lamb meatballs, or braised lamb), toppings (lemon wedges, pickled onions, quinoa tabbouleh, etc.), and then dressings. I had the Greens & Grain (Romaine and the basmati rice), hummus and the Crazy Feta, grilled chicken (the chicken was a little too dry, but it was alright for me) and the falafels (these had a chlorine taste to them, so they were pushed off to the side), kalamata olives, and cucumber (these were missing from my order). I don't care much for the pita bread, but this time around, it was okay and good with the dip. The Crazy Feta is my absolute favorite (they even sell this and their other dips at Whole Foods/specialty grocery stores), as it has a nice bite from the feta cheese with a nice little kick. I've also noticed that the portion was a little more conservative than the other locations, so I'm hoping this is just an opening day issue! One thing I was really excited about was their housemade juices, as I'm a huge fan of the Mango Apple Kale; while they didn't have the Mango Apple Kale, they still had 6 varieties (Black Tea, Hibiscus Green Tea, Carrot Ginger Lemonade, Lavender Limeade, Strawberry Mint Lime, and Cardamom Apple Basil) - I had their Strawberry Mint Lime, where not much mint was tasted, but it was more like a strawberry limeade. Drinking these juices that is jampacked with fruits and vegetables make you feel slightly better about downing them like there's no tomorrow AHAHA. Recycling stations for compost, plastics, etc. are all set-up and there's plenty of seating - this place is definitely larger and more spacious than the other Cavas I've been to. Since the place is new, it is bright, clean, and super cheerful. There's also an ample amount of parking in the shared plaza lot. An option for a quick healthy-esque lunch on-the-go! +portions are way more conservative +grilled chicken +Crazy Feta +housemade juices +in the Harris Teeter/Foxchase plaza read more

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Beyond stoked that a Cava Mezze Grill has opened in Alexandria! I'm a big fan of Cava Mezze Grill, and I usually frequent the one in Mosaic District. I absolutely love the concept, which is similar to Chipotle but with Mediterranean-style food. Start off with a base of either rice, salad, greens + grains, pita, mini pitas, or minis + soup. Then, add your proteins, dips and spreads, toppings, and finally dressing. I typically opt for a rice bowl and then pile on grilled chicken or grilled meatballs and roasted veggies, add some tzatziki sauce and roasted red pepper hummus, continue with tomatoes and onions, cucumbers, pita chips, quinoa, and lemon, and I usually do not add any additional dressing. It's a fantastic bowl of healthy and tasty ingredients. For the most part, I can never finish the whole thing, so I have leftovers for lunch the next day. I also like getting some of their drinks, the strawberry mint lime and lavender limeade being my favorites. This Cava Mezze Grill is brand new and the space is very large. It's clean and modern, and there's plenty of seats. I'm so happy to have a healthier fast food option so close to me! read more

CAVA - Cava Mezze bowl + strawberry mint lime drink - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Also here to hop on the excited-for-this-location bandwagon. The interior is spacious but the parking lot really sucks. But at least I don't have to drive out to Tysons for Cava anymore. Something about fast casual to-go bowls gets me real excited. Green and grains. Chicken and all the toppings. Watermelon and mint to sip on. Beware, the spicy add-ins are actually spicy (more than white people spicy here, y'all). Overall, totally in love with this place. 11/10 would eat every day. read more

The quality of service in this Cava is below a one star, but since I don't have that option I'm posting anyways. I've been frequenting this Cava over the past year and nearly each and every visit we are treated rudely, the store is unclean and items are either not stocked or not fresh. Tonight, we requested our dips on the side and were nearly charged extra (although you get 3 with your meal), when we asked why they charged us we were they were extremely impolite as response as they corrected their error. Last time at this Cava, I will be driving an extra 15 minutes to Kingstowne to avoid the even staff here. read more