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    CAVA

    3.9 (84 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Greens + Grains Bowl. Chicken, feta, pita crisps, lemon herb tahini, cucumbers
    Caroline K.

    Super yummy! Fresh tasting bowl. You get a lot of food for the price too. Enough to take home half for the next day. Restaurant kept very clean and the line moves really fast. Employees were really kind and helpful

    a bowl of salad with dressing
    Ailun H.

    Man, fast-casuals are so expensive nowadays. $14 for a chicken bowl is a bit much, but at least it was tasty and healthy! Great alternative to Farmbird (literally another healthy fast-casual next door) if you don't feel like eating that for the third time of the week and you want something "different". I love the variety of grains and greens you can choose from here. The "Rightrice" sounds like an interesting option (high protein & fiber) that I would like to give a try next time. Definitely a huge fan of the hummus here (I prefer the regular over red pepper). The grilled chicken is seasoned simply but does its job of being tasty. They give a good amount of protein here, too. The unlimited toppings here are great and I love the fire-roasted corn! The yogurt dill dressing was also a nice enhancement touch on the side if I wanted to add more flavor to my chicken. Overall, a decent fast-casual option that's healthy. Will be back eventually to try different options and be more creative, lol. The interior of this CAVA is pretty spacious with lots of seating and plenty outside if you want to enjoy your Mediterranean BYOB on a nice sunny day!

    Alexandra P.

    Soooooo good every-time I come here!! Love their chicken and most sauces. Sadly I dont live near one, but I always try and get it when one is around!

    Lauren D.

    I love the Ballston Cava. I was introduced to this location by my boyfriend who is a local. I love the fresh ingredients and large array of healthy options to choose from. We usually go for the bowls which are very filling and I appreciate the compostable containers as well. Definitely check our cava when you're in town and looking for a Greek-inspired healthy food option.

    Spicy meatballs pita and falafel
    Rumesh V.

    Cava is one of my favorite fast food restaurants to go to. I have a pleasure of having a quick meal without compromising my health. Huge fan of their spicy lamb meatball pita or sometimes over their rice. Harissa is my favorite sauce to add and I am not picky about other items that go in it. I usually order a side falafel. I would prefer if their falafels were crispy. But do not mind it as I go here when I am very hungry and need a quick meal without wasting a lot of time on ordering food and waiting for it. Cost effective option as well.

    Crazy Feta dip & falafel
    Dona P.

    I am so upset I can't remember our servers name but she was AMAZING! We sat by the front windows on a Wednesday evening - and we're well taken care of. We MISS having this in Capitol Hill ... fresh dips and delicious proteins that are always consistent!

    Splendid Greens Bowl!...w/ Chicken & Lamb Meatballs + Strawberry Mint Lemonade!....Thumbs Up!!
    DON C.

    You can't go wrong with this place!...It's fast, healthy, quality ingredients and most of all...delicious!! I travel quite a bit back and forth from my office in the Arlington VA area to an office in DC for work; and often times in need of "healthy" fast food options while on a limited time window for lunch. CAVA has slowly become one of those places that fits the bill. It's fast food, on the healthy-casual tip. The meals are definitely filling and the portions are more than enough for two to almost share in my opinion.....but, trust, there's no complaints there by me or my inner-fat kid belly! The food at CAVA is very fresh made of high quality ingredients. The meats, sauces and dressings are seasoned and has really good flavor. There are vegetarian options too. The prices is very reasonable for the large portions. The service is fast, friendly and efficient. I have been to several CAVA locations around the city and they all are good....and the consistency is there too! This Potomac Yards location is no exception to this observation too. I typically get the the Splendid Greens & Saffron Rice Bowl with a mix of lentils, hummus-harissa dips, couscous, plethora of veggies...all with the Spicy Lamb Meatballs!....It is nothing but the truth!! A healthy gospel of goodness in a bowl. I opt for the grilled chicken at times with this combination, to change things up every now and then. I will admit though...their braised lamb has truly become my favorite protein of them all. It is so tender, juicy and full of flavor! In all, CAVA is an excellent and tasty meal at a great value --considering its the healthy way to go. I will admit thought that it is a bit pricey when it comes to looking for a economical, cheap lunch options....but for the portion size and healthy option aspect...it is totally worth it! * TIP: I am such a fan....in that I use their app frequently to earn rewards, discounts and free meals! Also, you get a free bowl ($9.00) credit for your Birthday!!

    Chicken no break! Salad only !
    De57 H.

    PROS: YUMMY salads! I love their chicken! Definitely a great lunch or breakfast spot! Great service and prices! CONS: NOTHING!

    Aggie S.

    So I can see why this cava has some bad reviews. We actually found a live bug in one of the bowls we ordered. We were contemplating if we should go back but there was a huge line so we didn't and just threw out the bowl. This was a big issue for me. We came here a few times before and it was all good experience but the last time was not good. The bug in the bowl was unacceptable and just unsanitary. I don't think we'll come back to this location again even if it's the only cava in the area. I hope the staff get their act together and ensure that all the areas are clean and free of bugs and insects.

    create your own salad
    Imran S.

    i had heard about Cava but never tried it so when was in the area decided to stop by. you can make your own bowl or they have some prepared options available. i choose to make my own with a rice/lettuce combo and lots of toppings - they do give you a variety of choice and offer a nice portion of toppings the food was good, the quality of ingredients great and overall a tasty meal

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    Kaldi’s Social House - Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

    Kaldi’s Social House

    4.3(335 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I gotta give it up for Kaldi's. My first time visiting and while the prices are a little steep…read more(especially for food - $23 for a chicken Caesar salad), I'd def come back. About that $23 salad: The portion is a little skeet (that's an STL term - look it up) but the chicken was honestly juicy and flavorful as hell. And, the salad was full of very fresh spinach, and maybe other greens, as well as a good dressing. They provided a healthy amount of shaved Parmesan, which is my favorite. I would definitely order this again if I knew I was going to be around for a while and really wanted a salad. The vibe inside is so cute. This particular location is huge and there are various types of seating available. They have Wi-Fi, which is helpful., and some of their furniture is super comfy. It is the perfect place to connect or reconnect with a friend. I have never been much of a coffee shop, girl, but I could definitely see myself coming here multiple times a week. Service was good. I didn't interact with them much because all I did was order from a little QR code at my table and they dropped it off, but when observing them interacting with other customers, they seemed nice For the size of this place and people coming in and out, it was surprisingly clean, too. I didn't check the bathrooms out, but parking outside was paid but easy.

    Busy spot on the weekends but the outdoor tables are nice when the weather cooperates. You order…read moreusing a QR code at the table and service is quick. They have a $9 breakfast sandwich brunch special that's a pretty good deal - I got the lox and cream on a croissant with a poached egg. They also have a variety of bowls, smoothies, and breakfast, lunch, and brunch fare on the menu. Their strawberry smoothie is pretty good!

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    Kaldi’s Social House - Interior

    Interior

    Kaldi’s Social House - Greek Yogurt Bowl

    Greek Yogurt Bowl

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.7(354 reviews)
    0.1 miBallston
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    Sweetgreen is a quick salad place. You can order from the preset salad menu and customize however…read moreyou would like. Or, you can completely have one made with everything you want. They even ask if you want your dressing to be light, regular, or heavy. The staff was very energetic and provided quick service. All of the ingredients were out in display so you can actually see your salad options. The place was simple and clean. We ended up trying the BBQ Chicken Salad with a slice of bread. The salad is packed in a bowl with a lid. That bowl was surprisingly heavy. It was completely stuffed! There was just enough dressing to cover everything without being too much. And, the salad was pretty good. The price was very much on the expensive side, so that would probably deter us from going there over and over. But, a good place to have every now and then.

    So I left without my food…read more I normally like sweetgreen. They make a reasonably nice salad, and the one near my job is clean and nice. The Arlington one: Well, tonight, I ordered, they made my meals, but then couldn't get the registers to work. They didn't seem to be trying too hard. All the while, my salads were getting soggier. Finally I said I didn't have time for this (I didn't) and took the salads back out of my bag and left. What a waste. They could have just sent me home with the food (I spend enough there), since they were only going to throw it away.

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

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    La’Baik - Chicken Shwarma

    La’Baik

    4.9(151 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    It's been a few weeks now since my visit but I can still remember and taste the fresh ingredients…read more It's a small shop in del ray but with plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff and extremely friendly. They were so welcoming and really patient with us as we had lot of questions. Even gave us a sample of their lemonade which was refreshing and so delicious had as craving more! Complimented the food so well. We all were so full by the end of our meal but wish we didn't so we could have more. You can tell everything is made in house with so many veggie toppings which I love!! You can get as much toppings as you want, either into a wrap, bowl, or salad. 10/10 recommend!! We also tried the cookies. She said to give them 6 or 8 minutes (can't remember) and they will be ready. Cookies are fresh fresh and always warmed up per order. They were perfect. If you go to their website they have a rewards program check it out first!!

    This is my second time here and it reminds me why I went back. This place is so neat and organized…read more The staff were straightforward with their service and so nice. They have indoor and outdoor seatings. The menu offers outside the bowl they have desserts and also drinks. I ordered gyro bowl with Cucumber Lemonade and it's the best partner! Gyro was moist and all the added stuff tastes fresh. Of course will go back again to try other food in the menu. The only thing you need to consider the parking. This place is so good that it could get packed especially weekends and dinner time. It is somehow close to the King Street Station but it's still quite a walk.

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    La’Baik - The view from the front door.

    The view from the front door.

    La’Baik - Fattousch

    Fattousch

    La’Baik - Fattousch

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    Fattousch

    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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