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    CAVA

    3.5 (74 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kennan K.

    Bowls, salad or wraps are the name of the game here. Think chipotle, but Mediterranean style. They have some portion issues between lettuce and veggie toppings, but that's me being nit picky. The service is slightly lacking, maybe we caught the crew on a bad day. But it was dead silent and we barely received responses from the team as we ordered our bowls. The out door seating was nice, they have umbrellas for the rain or harsh summer sun. We enjoyed the vibe out there.

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    Bob V.

    Really enjoyed my "Spicy Greens Bowl" which came with "Falafel, Crazy Feta®, Red Pepper Hummus, Fiery Broccoli, Cucumber, Lentil, Greens, Skhug, and Harissa Vinaigrette." It was highly customizable and was top-notch overall. I like harissa but switched it out for the garlic sauce, which was delish. Don't miss the skhug, which is a vibrant green sauce made from jalapeño, cilantro and several shakes of happy magic. I could drink this beautiful concoction straight up. One miss was the falafel. I've loved falafel for years and this, to be blunt, wasn't it. The texture/crunch, the flavor, the ingredients and appearance - all were wrong. Not enough to ruin my very tasty bowl but still, just dead wrong. It's a great building with an airy, welcoming vibe. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. The staff were awesome. The location is good geographically but not great for ins from, and outs to, ever-busy Biltmore Ave./Hendersonville Rd. CAVA is a welcome addition to our restaurant lineup. Check 'em out :)

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    Mandy G.

    You can't beat these flavors. I really enjoy the combos I can make by building my own bowl. It's one of those places where it's work it to pay for since to do this all yourself to have these combos would be wild. The proteins, the dips, the sauces, they all mingle together in such a wonderful way that you get a pack of what you want. Or you can also pick one of their premade bowls. The staff has been super patient. The first few times I went in as I was getting the hang of what was available. And I'm not a big drink person, but they're homemade lemonades and drinks are phenomenal. Not too sweet and taste delicious. I'd like the ability to mix them together and put a little bit of soda water on top. Mixed my own drinks too. :D I'll definitely keep coming back here perfect spot for a quick lunch with coworkers or by yourself.

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    Mali C.

    I hate when people go to a restaurant opening week expecting everything to be amazing from the get go. I went yes they were out of some things. Yes, I was sad to not get falafel but it didn't ruin the meal. Everything tasted great and the service was standard fast casual service. It takes a few months to work out the kinks. For opening week I think they are doing great. The space is minimalist with big windows and a ton of shelves for pick up orders. I'm super excited to have a new addition to my take out rotation. I had the honey harissa chicken with a scoop of harissa, lentils, greens, hummus and all the toppings my heart desired. It was fresh, spicy, and delicious. My partner had the Greek salad and he was happy with it.

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    16 hours ago

    cava is the best! great food, service, and everyone's so nice. great vibes in the restaraunt.

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    4 months ago

    The food was fresh and fast. The drinks were unique not just the regular Coke of Pepsi products.

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    11 months ago

    the food was good and the staff friendly ! we will definitely be back! It's good to have Cava return to this area.

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    2 years ago

    Great service and healthy tasty food. Greek salad, harissa chicken, and lamb meatballs are some of my favorites.

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    2 years ago

    Good healthy food. The register staff was friendly. They recommended me some of the items to try which did not disappoint.

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    2 years ago

    Wow! 15 minute wait for a marginal rice bowl. On top of it... $16. You've got to be kidding! 100% not worth it, obnoxiously over priced.

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    3 years ago

    Enjoyed their fresh bowls. Get what you want on it. Eat there or take out. Outdoor seating available.

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    2 years ago

    Ordering in person is very slow, unfortunately, Order Ahead Service takes 10x longer than just ordering in person.

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    2 years ago

    Great Mediterranean restaurant near Biltmore. Food is always fresh and the staff is pleasant. Restaurant is clean.

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    2.0 mi

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