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    CAVA

    4.0 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Linnea E.

    I tried one of their salads which was pretty good but it had wayyyy too much dressing - there was easily a half inch of liquid at the bottom of the bowl, so much so I had to pour it out. If I go again, I'll ask for the dressing on the side.

    Greek chicken salad
    Ornella S.

    If you looking for a spot for Mediterranean food, this is it. Came here for a post-workout meal and ordered the Greek chicken salad and it was good. I washed down my meal with a bowl of Pineapple apple mint juice. I like the Cucumber juice. I'm a fan!

    Grilled Chicken & Spicy Lamb Meatballs!....in a bowl full of veggies & greens that's good for ya!!  Two thumbs and delicious!
    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 my 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! I have been to several CAVA locations around the city and they all are good....and the consistency is there. They have a pretty focused menu where you choose greens or rice bowl...or both! You work you way down the down selecting ingredients for your meal and over 13+ toppings. Lentils, Eggplant + Roasted Red Pepper, Harissa, Organic Roasted Garlic Hummus, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers....Meats: Grilled Chicken, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Roasted Vegetables Vegetarian options. Think of a Mediterranean version of Chipolte. I typically get the the Splendid Greens & 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. In all, it 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 worth it. The food at CAVA is very fresh made of high quality ingredients. The sauces and dressings add seasonings and really good flavor. There are vegetarian options too. The prices is very reasonable for the large portions. The service is friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back!

    So beautiful
    Tyler C.

    I'm so glad they built a cava closer to my house. For a while I had to go to the cava at Ballston. I love cava anywhere I go. I've honestly never had a bad experience at anyone. The only problem in my eyes with this location is that it's kind of small especially for a lunch time crowd. There was a few time I came here to bring my mom some lunch while she was at work the line was wrapped around the store and it was hard to enter and exit. Overall it's nothing detrimental. Cava is consider a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant. It's similar to chipotle in which you're able to chose a base, protein and toppings. My favorite order is half brown rice and super greens mix, half chicken + spicy meatballs or recently the seasonal veggies. For the dips I just stick with hummus and tzatiki (you can't go wrong with these two especially if you're new to this place). For the toppings I usually go for cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onions and feta. Honestly you really can't go wrong with this place. It caters to most dietary needs like veggies or if you're trying to do low carb. I'm not quiet sure for vegans. You just have to check the ingredients list which is on their website. I love how fast the service is. I mean I'm almost in and out in less than 20 minutes on a busy day. The people who work there are always friendly, nice and most of all patient with people who don't make it easy for them. I would definitely recommend this place as another healthy alternative to chopt, sweetgreen or the little beet.

    Crispy falafel pita
    Emma A.

    I went here last night for the second time with my bf. We ordered a crispy falafel, and included all the toppings that come with it and all the others that are available. We also had the garlic sauce and skhug as provided. It's nice that you can customize with toppings and sauces, and the falafel have been great every time. I would order this again. Quick service and very friendly

    Grains and greens bowl with chicken, roasted veggies, and tomato onion salad.

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    We occasionally get take out from here and food is delicious and well prepared each time! You also can't beat the value for your money.

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    Very good food. I have trouble getting my loyalty points, but I really enjoyed the food. Greek salad is cheap and healthy!

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    Great customer service! The food was fresh and the ambiance was superb! I will recommend this place for anyone traveling around.

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    The food is just delicious, though the line can get quite long. It's a very good Mediterranean/ bowl style fast food place.

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    Fresh food and reasonably priced with good attention to covid protocols. Very satisfied and will be back. Thank you.

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    Unconventional Diner

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4
    (3.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I came here with friends to catch up…read more Location was great. Right on the side of the convention center. It was clean and a the energy was great there. Customer service was great. Our service was great and the server was great. Literally not one bite of any item we ate was nothing less than 5 stars. The buffalo cauliflower and sweet potato house rolls were amazing appetizers. My double cheeseburger and fries was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. The meat was so rich in flavor. The fries were a perfect mix of outside crispiness and soft inside. My girlfriend got the pot roast rendang and the salted caramel ice cream. Both were so good. This is spot was amazing and I highly recommend this location and plan to stop here anytime I'm in the area visiting.

    My forever go to for brunch went in the DC area. The staff was great. The food is great. The…read moreconvenient location to the convention center made me a repeat patron! There is usually a line, but with seating inside, outside and at the bar, it is usually not a long wait. I opt to the sit at the bar since I was participating in a conference and needed a quick turnaround. Server acknowledged me right away as he was preparing drinks for another patron. I was extremely impressed with the menu offering which had traditional breakfast items mixed with fresh veggies, and spices from around the world. I ordered the Brussel sprouts with fried egg whites. It was delicious and extremely filling. I savored each and every bite. The only thing I would have preferred would have been more coffee offerings. The food here is truly king and I can work with that!

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    Space is large, bright, and contemporary.  Reservations recommended.
    Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.
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    HipCityVeg

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

    This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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    L'Ardente

    L'Ardente

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    There is a reason I continue coming back to L'Ardente,every visit somehow manages to outdo the…read morelast, and this one was extra special as we celebrated one of my fraternity brothers' 40th birthday. We had a 12:30 PM reservation, and surprisingly...we actually made it on time. Well, I did anyway. To kick things off, we started with tequila, Reposado for me and a smoked tequila cocktail for my frat brother. It was the perfect way to toast another trip around the sun. For appetizers, we ordered the Caesar and the Verdure Grigliate, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. From there, we moved on to two of my favorites: the Duck Hunt Ravioli and the Gamberi. Of course, no visit to L'Ardente is complete without the Lasagna. If you have been here before, you already know. Layer after layer of perfectly balanced pasta, cheese, and sauce, it remains one of the best lasagnas I have had anywhere. We wrapped everything up with the Blueberry Panna Cotta, which was light, creamy, and the perfect ending to an incredible birthday lunch. As amazing as the food was, the service deserves just as much praise. Our server, David, was absolutely phenomenal. Hospitality like his is becoming harder to find. When another one of my fraternity brothers decided to join us unexpectedly, David happily accommodated him even though he was not part of the original reservation. He made sure our guest felt just as welcome and even served two celebratory shots at the table, adding another memorable touch to an already fantastic afternoon. L'Ardente has mastered the complete dining experience. The stunning dining room, consistently outstanding food, handcrafted cocktails, and genuinely warm service make it one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC. Every visit reminds me why it remains one of my favorite places to recommend. 10/10. Somehow every visit is my best visit, and this birthday celebration was no exception. If you are looking for a restaurant that gets every detail right from the food to the service to the atmosphere, L'Ardente should absolutely be on your list!

    This place has been on my list for a while so I was excited to finally check this place out…read more The staff were incredibly kind and very knowledgeable with their menu. They were super attentive to us throughout our meal. For our meal, we ordered the Cesare, the Rigatoni alla Carbonara, and their famous Lasagna with 40 layers. Everything came out in a super timely manner and each dish was so rich in flavor. I am happy that my friend and I ended up splitting everything. The Cesare was addictive, the Carbonara was very creamy so the bite of salty bacon in the dish was a welcoming taste and then Lasagna was divine. It reminded me almost of eating a delicious warm stew but in lasagna form, making it such a comforting meal to eat. It was a lovely experience and is the perfect spot for your next date night.

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    Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |
    Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |
    Cavolfiori| Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli (v,df)

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    Cavolfiori| Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli (v,df)

    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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