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    CAVA

    3.5 (74 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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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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    Kiloh T.

    Low end service and not really that much of a hookup. The food is mediocre asf and the managers are very rude to you when you ask for the pita that comes with the meal. They otherwise just don't give it to you, probably because they're losing money

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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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    18 days ago

    I am just so baffled that out of all the times I have ordered from this Cava, I don't think I have ever received every item I paid for?

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    2 months ago

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    6 months ago

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

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    1 year 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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    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

    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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    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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    Gypsy Queen Cuisine

    Gypsy Queen Cuisine

    4.4
    (394 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I haven't found an enormous amount of Middle Eastern cuisine in Asheville, but this place brought…read morethe vibe. It's small and unassuming in a strip mall in West Asheville. My takeout was ready on time. While the falafel roll still might have been better fresh, I wanted something that I could plausibly eat several hours later on a mountain without a ton of restaurants nearby, and that choice worked out well. Many falafel rolls come with add-ons that I don't like, but the pickled turnip offering here was both flavorful and colorful. I also got their fries, drizzles with tahini and parsley, which is a good way to eat fries. A case of baked goods and a small market section of canned items were also available. There was certainly space to eat inside or out for someone without my travel schedule. It's also notable that in addition to the usual falafel, they offer ample vegan options as befits the Asheville community, including a house seitan and some other vegetable and fake meat options. I was happy with what I got, but the choice is always appreciated.

    While keeping in mind that this is an extremely informal and casual sort of restaurant with counter…read moreservice, I still have to say that the service is excellent. I have had falafel in various places all over the country and in Europe and this is in my top two! The Falafel is excellent, the portions are large and everything I have tried at Gypsy Queen has been delicious. I've brought several friends to the restaurant and they have all loved it. Gypsy Queen is one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Asheville. I live in Barnardsville and sometimes I go down there just to have some falafel. Try it for yourself!

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    Suzy's Sampler with hommus, tabouleh, felafel with lemon tahini sauce, pickled turnips, and pita.
    Suzy's Sampler with hommus, tabouleh, felafel with lemon tahini sauce, pickled turnips, and pita.
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    Fig

    Fig

    4.4
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    Fig was a pleasant surprise for a late lunch in Biltmore Village. After a full morning of…read moresightseeing in the River Arts District, we stopped at Fig for something simple, but also had low expectations since the surrounding area seemed a bit touristy. We had the pup in tow so we were forced to sit outside on the patio where it was quite chilly. However, they offered us outdoor space heaters which kept us perfectly warm. Our server was super friendly and gave us great recommendations. I started with a cup of hot coffee but was quickly convinced to follow it up with a glass of red wine. I had to order the bolognese after recommendation from the server and it was fantastic. The pasta was al dente and the red sauce was tasty. I also tried the seasonal soup - the butternut squash, which was hearty and perfect on such a cold day. The egg salad sandwich was STACKED and topped with smoked salmon. Everything we tried was delicious - I'm sad to see they were impacted by Helene but hope to see them reopen soon!!

    My friend recently had her bridal luncheon here for her wedding in Asheville. This spot is SO cute!…read moreThey set us up at a table on patio and it was perfect weather. The mimosas were so tasty and they definitely didn't skip out on the champagne. We split some charcuterie, salads and BLT and everything was amazingly delicious. I will most definitely be back when I'm in Asheville!

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    Laughing Seed Cafe

    Laughing Seed Cafe

    4.2
    (909 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    SCW and I stopped into Laughing Seed Cafe recently while staying nearby. I looked into Yelp and saw…read morethey are a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and I always like to support locals. We arrived during a staff meeting concluding and fortunately we were welcomed in. I ordered the Harmony Bowl, while SCW got the Rueben. I ordered a local pilsner while we waited and enjoyed it. Our order came out about 10 minutes after and we were on our way. I was struck by the weight of our take out. Only a few items but yeah, it was heavy. I really enjoyed the Harmony bowl. So much fresh veggies, great tempeh, and yes the veggies! Really good, not salty, not soaked in oil. Really, really good. SCW oradered the Rueben. Really good as well. Great vegan rueben that wasn't soaked in oil. Laughing seed was awesome. The people were great and so welcoming. Give Laughing Seed Cafe a chance. I'm sure you'll enoy it.

    This restaurant was so good we had to go back again. I'm a vegetarian and was in heaven with all…read morethe vegan food, but my friends - who are not vegetarian - enjoyed everything just as much as I did! Every single dish we got was delicious. I got the miso eggplant and the Thai coconut curry, both of which were so delicious. The entire staff was so nice and all had great recommendations and the restaurant was very cute and comfortable.

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    I can only imagine that this is their kitchen prep area...
    I can only imagine that this is their kitchen prep area...
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    Rosemary Cider Braised Seitan
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    Tahini Jar

    Tahini Jar

    4.8
    (13 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We hit up this food truck, which serves plant-based cuisine, at the Enka-Candler Tailgate Market…read more The falafel was next-level good, featuring deeply flavorful and super-fresh ingredients. The fries were masterfully prepared, with a supple interior and a beautifully crunchy exterior. Eat these exquisite spuds fresh out of the fryer for a world-class experience.

    Hello this is your daily PSA to find and try Tahini Jar. Not only is the good one of a kind and…read moreperfectly prepared, the owners are so sweet and authentic. I tracked them down at AB tech (schedule online). The truck may be small but it's mighty. And might cute. They offer a variety of middle eastern food- not a lot of options but in my opinion when a place has a speciality, they tend to do it better. And this place does it best. I opted for a falafel wrap and it might have been the best one I've ever had. The falafel and tahini was perfectly seasoned. The bread was some of the fluffiest bread ever. Perfect amount inside and in total. I'm not a fry girl but I'd make an exception for these folks. The price is very fair for some incredible plant based, delicious, homemade food. A win for us vegetarians (and those who just enjoy good food). Next time I'll remind myself to opt for no pickles- my mistake haha. Point is, there will def be a next time. Yum.

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    Exterior with owner-operator
    Our delicious falafel pita stuffed to the brim with fresh and delicious ingredients.
    Our delicious falafel pita stuffed to the brim with fresh and delicious ingredients.
    Chef Ron at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

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    Chef Ron at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

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