Went here again for lunch but this time opted for the rice bowl with chicken. IMO, this is a much batter value, because you get a ton more. I added all the spreads except the eggplant one and added lettuce and feta cheese. It was very very good and pretty healthy. My only drawback is the chicken has dark meat in it, not all white meat. This place is no doubt gonna thrive in Bethesda. read more

I love this place. I've been twice so far and plan to go every Thursday when I'm in Bethesda. For $17, my boyfriend and I can eat all the Greek we can handle, and still have enough for lunch the next day. You get a lot more food if you order the bowl, and then just get a pita or two with it for 75 cents a piece. I just found out you can mix your meat and get half of one and half of another, which is exciting! I've had the chicken and falafel, both great, and pretty much all the toppings. Food is delicious, price is awesome, and so far lineups are not bad at all. I kind of hope this place doesn't catch on, cause if the lines become like Chipotle's, I might not be able to come anymore (or at least not as often- the walk right in, get my food and leave aspect is one of the best things about this place). read more

Turns out their braised lamb is amazing! Plus, their online ordering system is pretty great, too. It worked well for a group of 9/

Love this place! Everything is fresh and the flavors are delicious. I love all of the topping choices and how's it's a fast food concept, but with fresh ingredients. read more

Delicious combinations of fresh, good food, affordably priced. I also enjoyed the pita chips and ginger + lime turmeric tonic!

Delicious! Had the Pita with Tzatziki and Harrisa with Lamb tomato and cucumber salad with a dash of feta. Can't wait to come back and try the other meats! I got the Mezze as well and was wondering if I could get the warm pita with it instead of chips next time.. 2 thumbs up! read more

I had a yummy falafel sandwich here with my roommate. They didn't' have as many toppings as Amsterdam Falafel Shop in Adams Morgan, but Cava's pita tasted better than that offered at Amsterdam Falafel, in my opinion. Their red, tomato-based sauce is awesome, albeit REALLY spicy (use in small quantities!). read more

Loved it! Everything about it was delish. Make sure and ask for a their pita bread. A little pricey but good.

When we want a quick and healthy meal and we're Chipotled or Shophoused out, Cava Mezze hits the spot. High quality ingredients, great taste and inexpensive. read more

Tried the falafal with spicy harissa (beware, the spice!!) and tzaziki. Great flavors and wonderful freshness! Will be back.

My friends calls this place "Mediterranean Chipotle." The food was awesome and delicious, probably the best meal I had in Bethesda. You get to customize your meal with everything you want. I was sick and had no appetite, but I was still able to eat my whole rice bowl! read more

Great concept with huge potential. Expect to see them popping out all over the place once the initial kinks are worked out.

The only reason I am giving this place two stars is because I generally am not a fan of this type of food. I am assuming that if you are someone who likes falafel or pitas then you will think this place is halfway decent. The food tastes ok. It is set up like Chipotle and is pretty fast and efficient. I'd rather go to Chipotle personally. read more

I've been eating most of this food my whole life since all four of my grandparents were off the boat from Greece, so I may be reviewing Cava Mezze Grill coming from a slightly different perspective than many other reviewers, but I've reached the same conclusion - I love this place. Even though we live ALL the way across the river in Arlington, my girlfriend and I make sure to visit once a week because we're hooked. I've tried almost everything on the menu, but I almost always order the lamb. If you like lamb, it's delicious - very well prepared. If you don't, this probably won't sway you. The chicken is also generally very tasty and well-seasoned, although it can be a bit inconsistent. The falafel, meatballs, and loukaniko are all somewhat weaker offerings; none are bad, but they also don't stand out. The loukaniko in particular lacks most of the flavor of real loukaniko, instead tasting more like "regular" sausage/keilbasa. The dips and spreads are all excellent. I particularly love the crazy feta, tzatziki, and hummus, but not because the others aren't just as good, they just aren't to my taste (I wouldn't like eggplant or harissa anywhere). To summarize - whether you love Greek food or are just trying it, Cava Grill is well worth the stop. Oh, and I should mention the consistently friendly service, reasonable prices, and eco-friendly operation (everything they use is compostable). Now if they'd only open a location in NoVa.... read more

Great place if you want something quick and need a change. I usually get the chicken pita with all the fixings. I love the harissa sauce. It will clear your nose in 2 minutes flat.I say pile it on!! It's usually busy for lunch but the line moves rather quickly . I give it only 3 stars because if you go later in the night the quality of freshness may vary. But the pita breads keeps me coming back. It very yummy to the tummy! read more

Awesome Greek, like chipotle only better. Our new top spot for fast delicious.

Used to come to Bethesda just to eat here. The sauces and dips are amazing. It was like the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. Quality has been greatly reduced since they opened. Lamb used to be juicy and succulent. Now it tastes like defrosted meatballs. Please bring back the higher quality ingredients. read more

The food here is incredible. The service is fast. Reasonably priced. I was just very happy, overall, with both experiences I've had here. STUFF THE HELL OUT OF THAT FALAFEL. read more

Love these guys for a quick dinner. The lambchops are yummy and so is the cauliflower!

Had the grilled meatball, green and grain bowl, with crazy feta, tomatoes and cucumber with yogurt dill dressing. The bowl was great but seem a little light tonight. Overall this place is fantastic, and service is fast and friendly. read more

I have had Cava for 14 consecutive days- I'm not sure if they're that good or I have a problem. Super fresh, healthy, and a lot of food for your money even though now I have no more. read more

CAVA - so fresh so green - Mediterranean Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Chipotle but Greek food = awesome. Loved the variety of spreads. Would definitely go back.

Went to Cava last night after trolling the Apple store for a bit. Agree with others that I thought I was in Chipotle at first - but Chipotle is the bomb IMHO so I was pleased. Tried the savory chicken with rice and hummus & red pepper eggplant spreads - very tasty and good value to boot. While the Chipotle investor in me is worried about all of the copycats I'm seeing lately, I welcome the narrow focus on healthy ethnic foods made from quality ingredients. read more

Great concept with greek food. Food was delicious and economical. Would have given five stars if they would not have copied chipotle

I really like this place - I have had lunch here at least 5 times. It's a nice alternative to Chipotle. I usually get lamb or beef with rice, harrisa, tzatziki (sp?), hummus and 2 or 3 of their "salad mixes". It's simple fresh food on the go that is flavorful and should leave you full. I'm not sure what there is to complain about...beware of the line during lunch. it will go out of the door. but the staff is quick and nice. read more

Price is right. Get your mezzo fix quick.

Cava Mezze Grill. What a delight. The Mediterranean equivalent of Chipotle; this place is definitely a must visit. My only gripe about this restaurant chain is that it doesn't have a location in a suburban area. Regardless, I loved my lamb/chicken combo bowl and I would definitely visit to eat again (if I was ever hungry and in Bethesda at the same time). My only wish is that the restaurant would do a better job keeping its food warm when the business is slow, so that when anyone were to visit during its down hours, they wouldn't be served cold meat. read more

I really love the food at this place - especially the kale salads that you can then supplement with lamb meat balls, crazy feta, harizza (this stuff is addictive), etc. The only problem I have is the service - it is quite inconsistent and that is sometimes reflected in the portions - sometimes bigger , sometimes smaller, I never know whether I am getting the standard size or I need to be paying for extra ingredients? read more

I absolutely love this spot as the food is very tasty. I also enjoy how quickly the staff takes orders and how neat the atmosphere is. I would recommend this place. read more

I crave their falafel and chicken bowls with all the sides all week long. My husband and I get our dinner from this place twice a week. It's been two years now and we were never disappointed. Great healthy delicios food and drinks with gorgeous staff. We eat out a lot and we believe they are one of the best restaurants in Bethesda row. read more

I love Cava...can't go wrong with all the fresh ingredients and big flavor! As someone who adores Mediterranean food, I can always count on this place to deliver. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is similar to Chipotle in terms of how you place your order, but it is far superior when it comes to the taste. Their tzatziki and Crazy Feta are favorites...add them to your super greens and enjoy! read more

I have been customer for along time, not just this location many others as well, some time ago the bowls got smaller with same price, then their portion servings got less for the same price , but this location technically fills 1/4 of each bowl !!!!!! read more

I love cava so much. Minus one star because this location uses a different falafel recipe than the others. Not a fan of the new recipe and it's disappointing when you're expecting consistency between locations and you don't receive it. Also their roasted veggies are good but it's disappointing they're a protein topping and not a free topping - at roti they are free! read more

I was just here the other day. Best CAVA I've ever been to. The staff look like they actually enjoy their jobs. They were also very respectful. read more

This place is interesting....it seems like they stole the whole concept of Chipotle, but I have to admit they did a good job. The food seems fresh, the place is clean, and it's simple. It's a good option when you want Mediterranean food, but don't have time to sit at a restaurant. I mostly pick this place after going to the gym and look like a mess. read more

After reading the negative (few) reviews I cannot stress enough that I am obsessed with Cava!! The smell as soon as I walk in makes my mouth water. Cava makes some of the best fast greek food there is, without the price tag. Im sure we've all experience the late night gyro, and some of them can be really fantastic, but cava runs laps around those sorry excuses for med food Currently away from my Bethesda home for a trip, but I am still craving this place. If there is a line (at obvious lunch hours during the week) its worth the wait. Make sure you get the lamb and the crazy feta. read more

Irresistible! Want to get something on the fly and feel Greek? This is the place to be. The veggie fafael with all dips provided are to die for. Love the atmosphere and the compost pile ;) read more

My wife likes to call it the Greek Chipotle, her being Greek and terminally ill gives her a acception to do that. They have been very nice and the manager has been very understanding. The price is right for this kind of food and the easy of getting to choose just what you what eat. read more

Fresh, flavorful, and unique! Like a mediterranean Chipotle as everyone says and that's why it's amazing. Big portions.

Yum! Greek done Chipotle style, with loads of gluten free options. I withhold a 5 star ratings because although the concept screams for Chipotle comparison, the prices are higher and the portions are less generous. Do not expect the same belly-busting experience. read more