I'm sorry Chipotle, but we need to see other people. I have CAVA in my life now. This place blew the doors off my expectations. I literally just searched Yelp for Mediterranean food and picked this place just because it was close by. The atmosphere is very modern and trendy but casual, too. It's set up like a chipotle where you build your own bowl at the counter and have the choice of sitting down and eating your creation or taking it to go. There's more seating than you think because they have a whole separate extra seating room, as well as outdoor seating. I was here at 12:30 and there were still a lot of tables available inside and 4 outside on the patio. The food is out of this world. I got a bowl with saffron rice, chicken, lemon herb tahini, and a buuuunch of other yummy ingredients. I loved how many choices there were. At first I thought the price was too high until I saw the portion size (look at my pic attached to this review). It would be very difficult/impressive to finish this in one sitting. The only thing I don't like about this place is that there's not one where I live. Can't wait till I can come here again! read more

CAVA - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Wanted a healthy meal for lunch on my work break, first time trying and was very happy I did! Ingredients very fresh chicken cooked excellent and was very tasty I would order again! Great choice very Satisfied! read more

Went in at around 7:30 on Monday evening. It was my first time at cava back bay and they were SO nice - great recommendations and a great guest experience :) read more

Such amazing and delicious build-your-own Mediterranean bowls! You can customize what you get to your preferences. You can choose a salad, grain bowl, or mix and match! The amount of food that comes in the bowl for the price of it is amazing! Each bowl also comes with a free side of pita. I'm always looking for good mediterranean food because i LOVE hummus and tzatziki. My custom bowl order was 50/50 grains and greens (half super greens, half saffron white rice). You can 3 free spreads/dips on top, definitely pick 3! I chose tzatziki, red pepper hummus, and feta spread. For protein I chose grilled chicken. And for toppings, they have so many options, I picked pita crisps, cucumber and tomato, pickled onions, and cabbage claw. Finally, you can pick a dressing, I got the lemon herb tahini. WOW. It was so good. I ordered it and got it delivered to my apartment very fast. It was still perfect by the time it arrived at my door. Definitely on my list of regular places to order food from. read more

CAVA - custom greens and grain bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First thing I noticed as soon as I walked in was how unprofessional and lazy the staff looked. They were sitting on the tables that we eat on and just seemed to sit around. When I went to order they were rude and dismissive and didnt even wear gloves. They served me what looked like old rice and and only one old falafel. I had gotten balsamic vinaigrette and it was chunky and veylry unappetizing. All of the toppings looked old and they didnt seem to care to refill any of the toppings even though it was 4 hours before closing. When I had finally sat down to eat my food, I asked the staff for a water cup, when they told me they didnt have any left, but once I sat down I could literally see under the soda machine they had plenty. While eating the workers were just sitting around yelling and stood on what looked to be the stove they used. To top it all off I woke up to myself throwing up everywhere and now im in the doctors getting checked for food poisoning. I go to Cava almost twice a week since I work nearby, and this was by far the the worst experience I have had. This has absolutely deterred me from ever going there or eating Cava again. read more

I order from Cava pretty regularly but today was particularly disgusting. The ends of the lettuce were included in my salad. I tried to work around it but halfway through tossed it in the garbage. I'll give them another shot because in general their salads are on point but this was really bad I tried calling the restaurant but after a couple rings it went to voicemail. I left a message with my phone number and if they call back I'll update this review. read more

CAVA - I know it looks like brussel sprouts but those are the hard ends of the lettuce - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was by far the worst experience I've had at Cava. Joel was incredibly rude and dismissive--when I politely asked for extra lentils and even offered to pay more, he flat-out told me no. My boyfriend also asked for extra super greens and received the same rude response. Both of our bowls were half full, overpriced, and not worth the money. The lack of professionalism and basic courtesy was shocking. Joel's attitude was unacceptable, and it's clear that better staff training and customer service standards are desperately needed. Extremely disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Perfect lunch spot. Very customizable. The falafel was delicious. Highly recommend the harissa dressing. Fast service. Ordered to go. The blueberry lavender lemonade is delicious read more

Got The Greens and grains food bowl. I got the super greens mix with brown basmati rice and black lentils. For my dips I got crazy feta, hummus and tzatziki. My protein was chicken and I added the spicy lamb meatballs. Toppings included tomato and cucumber cabbage slaw kalamata olives and crumbled feta. I then topped it off with yogurt dill sauce. All of it together was perfect and filling for lunch. I was energized the whole day and not weighted down by eating greasy food. Price is also reasonable considering the size of bowls you get. I removed a star because the staff was not very friendly. It was my first time and there was no one behind me and the lady was very impatient and was rushing me. I don't know why the staff was rushing when it wasn't that busy and they didn't even clean out the trash cans they were overfilled and the tables were dirty too. It makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is. Overall I was happy with my meal and I would return again. read more

CAVA - Green and Grains bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I love CAVA! I didn't get a chance to order...first time at this location. The service has "DECLINED" drastically for most locations tbh. I am disappointed that this CAVA is conveniently super close to wegmans, but I will never spend a dime here. As I was being served...plate was starting to be made, and my server was distracted by another employee. This employee shouldve waited til my plates were completed to ask for his attention. what happened to customers first!!! It was as if my plate wasn't in the man's hand...and I wasn't standing there mid sentence explaining my order. NEVER WILL I walk in the place again. Thanks for taking this experience away from me and my family..bad look for such great food. read more

I go here several times a week for lunch the food is always fresh and they're never out of anything. the staff is very nice and welcoming and the manager is always present I have never had a bad experience here. thank you Cava on Boylston read more

Had cava for lunch today and got food poisoning. Also the workers are really rude and you can tell they hate their jobs :/

Great custom bowl I made here: rice, baby spinach, hummus, eggplant, falafel, pita chips, lemon tahini sauce. Staff were nice. Location is convenient in Back Bay. ~$12 for a custom bowl. Okay prices. Great food. Would come back. read more

CAVA - Custom Bowl: rice, baby spinach, hummus, eggplant, falafel, pita chips, lemon tahini sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Definitely value for your money. This place offers build-your-bowl options, in bowls or wraps. You can get a bowl for $10, a wrap for $9, or mini pitas for $4. Start with grains or greens, add some dips, pick your meats, add more toppings, then finish with some sauce. You get a free choice of meat included, but was informed you had the option of half and half so you can try more options. Got the grilled chicken and the beef meatballs. They pile on the toppings in addition to the plentiful amount of greens and grains, and the amount of meat is pretty good as well. Other customers I saw were also carrying overfilled bowls. For $10 plus change, you get enough food for two or three meals, which is quite a bargain as most fast food places charge similar prices for less quantity. This would definitely be the kind of place I'd frequent if I weren't cooking. read more

CAVA - Huge bowl of grains n greens - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Even when the line is long it moves quick. But tell me why their scanner for points NEVER works. I love the Greek salad, this place is my go to lunch spot at work, but I hardly get credit for all the money I spend here because the scanner is always broken... Dang read more

Was recently in town for a conference and found Cava near my hotel in Back Bay. I ordered a wrap for pickup and it was great. The food was really good and the staff was super friendly when I went to pick up my order. Thanks, Cava! read more

This Cava always has great portions l! Jeff was a joy to chat with and the rest of the workers were kind :)

First time visiting this restaurant. (3 of us). Wonderful service and very fresh, mouthwatering food choices. From the moment we entered we knew it was a good choice. It was a Tuesday evening about 9:30 pm and everything was still appealing to the eye and the senses. Often when it is near closing it can be messy, dried out and past time of serving. Not the case here. They were still very busy handling to go orders and in person orders. They took time to make sure new customers that entered were greeted and current customers waiting were checked on. No one seemed to mind the wait as they were actively working as quick and efficiently as possible. They worked well together, were polite to each other and did not let the stress of so much work at once show. I was not familiar with the choices but I was with the process of ordering and layering my meal. I spent a few moments reading the menus above the station as well as the cards attached to the glass by the different offerings. Even so the employee who served me made sure to take a moment to explain what they had and offer his suggestions when I wasn't sure what to get. What a wonderful experience and fabulous meal. I found value in the food for the price and felt as if I had been served a meal personally as a valued guest. Thank you, we will definitely be back. read more

Cava is great, especially this location! Located right in the heart of Back Bay among a plethora of options this is a great place to grab a meal. The space is clean and well organized with easy labels so you can get whatever you want in your bowl. I recently went and got supergreens, chicken, tons of vegetables, sauce, and toppings. You can get as many toppings as you want for free which is great for someone who is indecisive like I am. Plus up to three dips! Everything tasted fresh and you could see the staff refilling everything to make sure it was fresh. The customer service here is great! Everyone is friendly and makes sure you get exactly what you want on your bowl. They are also happy to give recommendations if you're unsure on what to get. I'd return for the service alone! read more

Best service ever on December 15th late shift. Food was very good and I enjoyed it. Don't usually review places

CAVA is quickly becoming one of my favorite chain restaurants. The staff is friendly and quick with your order. The food is fresh and healthy and tastes AMAZING! The bowls are extremely filling and you can customize them however you want. Definitely try the cucumber mint drink if you stop by -- it's extremely refreshing! read more

I tried falafel pita, which was ok but too salty. I was surprised that some employees don't remember how to make the default wraps/bowls.

Food is pretty good but pretty Luke warm, including the drinks. The people working there look like and behave like that really hate there jobs; I feel for them but you shouldn't reflect that on people that are polite towards you. I try to order off the menu and I guess some of the staff seem clueless as to what I'm ordering half the time and just proceed to make me make my own bowl with whatever I want in it... Which works I guess for some, but not for those that aren't familiar with the items they have. The store is clean enough. I'll stick to the location near Fenway instead. Hopefully this store gets it together. read more

Loved it! Love Mediterranean food, and how it's chipotle style where you can pick your own ingredients. I got salad and rice, the lettuce was fresh and the chicken was flavorful. It wasn't too expensive either, or even busy on a weekday at lunchtime. I didn't have to wait at all. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best and fast convenience food on boylston st! Always great service and great options!

CAVA tries to be the Chipotle of Mediterranean food, but unlike Chipotle they're super stingy with their portions. For the $11 I spent on this sad little bowl, I could've gotten a fat burrito WITH guac down the street and still have change leftover. As a fast food chain (though they market themselves as health food, lol) you either have good ingredients or good portions, and CAVA is a strong 'meh' on both. If you want Mediterranean, Halal Guys is better, cheaper, and doesn't try to gaslight you about being healthy. read more

CAVA - Falafel Grain Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Jeff is great , best employee at this Cava !!!! Attentive ! food was served great and check out was smooth!

Amazing food and service!! This is my favorite cava location to go to, it will never disappoint.

Great lunch spot, counter service, long lines so a good sign that it is worth the wait. Limited seating in the main section but some downstairs. Menu can be a bit overwhelming and they don't want you hanging about deciding. Look at menu before you go, is posted online. Start with a base, a few choices, salad, greens and grains, grain bowl, pita. Add dips, protein, veggies and finally dressing. Very flavorful and good value for money. read more

CAVA - Green and grain bowl with lamb meatballs, yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best bowl I have had and amazing service. The line was working efficiently got my bowl in minutes. Sipping on my strawberry citrus drink as I'm typing and oh boy is it refreshing just the right amount of sweetness. The pita chips were extra crispy today just like I like them. Love you cava read more

i could talk about how much i love cava for hours! it's basically like the mediterranean version of chipotle (but better, in my opinion). -you can order for pickup through their website or app. you can also just come in person to order, which is what i did. i came only a couple of minutes after they opened, so there wasn't a line. -the service at this particular location was okay. the worker didn't necessarily give off the most welcoming vibe but it's fine. she had trouble hearing me, which led her to add some stuff into my bowl that i didn't ask for. the portions were decent and filling, but not as big as some of the other locations i've been to. -both cash and card payments are accepted. -there are a few tables set up outside on the sidewalk, but there are also some inside too. 12/4/21 -greens + grains bowl: my go to order has a base of half supergreens and half brown rice, grilled chicken, persian cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onions, corn, lettuce, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, and tahini caesar dressing. i'll never get tired of it! the ingredients seemed to be pretty fresh and i loved the chicken! it was cooked just the right amount and tasted great. i could've gotten a side pita for free, but i skipped out on it this time. i couldn't really find any significant differences taste-wise between this cava location and the ones i've been to in nyc, so i really don't have any dislikes. for $11.42, you can really get a filling meal. after all, you can customize it the way you want, without having to pay extra for most of the options. (5/5) overall, i'll seriously never get tired of cava. i wanted to round down to 4/5 stars, because of the service, but i really couldn't complain about the food. i might come back to this location in the future or try a different one, but who knows. i'd highly recommend that you come here to try building your own bowl. it'll definitely be a satisfying meal! read more

CAVA - 12/4/21 supergreens/rice, chicken, persian cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onions, corn, lettuce, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, tahini caesar - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My first time at Cava and I thought it was great the staff at the back bay location were friendly with smile, and patient like I said it was my first time ordering and I can be indecisive when excited and hungry at the same time. I ordered the half super grain and saffron rice with lamb meatballs and falafel. One thing I didn't like about the falafel were the whole chickpeas otherwise seasonings were right on. I added the different veggies and I think lime sauce all together very good. Sat outside at the tables with umbrellas and enjoyed a beautiful spring day people with my bowl people watching. The service again was exceptional, with a lunch rush making the line out the door go fast and smooth. You can also order ahead if preferred. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Today was my first time at Cava. I've always heard great things and have been meaning to go for a while now. As it turns out, it lives up to the hype. My server was friendly and patient in explaining how it works: you pick a base (grain or green), three dips/spreads, a protein, veggies (as many as you want), and finally a sauce. For my base, I got half brown basmati rice, half black lentils, for my dips I got hummus, crazy feta, and eggplant red pepper dip, for my protein I got half chicken, half falafel, and for my veggies I basically got them ALL, and then for my sauce I got lemon herb tahini. The meal came out to around $11. I would describe my meal as an explosion of flavors. For some, it might actually be a little bit too much, because there are so many different sauces and dips and textures you can add free of charge. The falafel was a bit sweeter and softer than I expected (but still good) and the banana peppers had a spicy kick. I will definitely be back, as I think the portion and the variety justify the price tag. read more

CAVA - Bowl with brown rice, black lentils, all the veggies, chicken, falafel, hummus, crazy feta, eggplant and red pepper dip, and lemon tahini - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love Cava! My go to spot for a healthy and delicious quick meal. The veggies are fantastic as well as the red pepper hummus and tzatziki. The toppings are so fresh and a there is such good variety, my favorite are the onions and tomatoes. read more

Love coming here for the great service and amazing staff!! Super helpful and super kind.

Staff was super friendly and the food was great!! Always love cava and this location is a favorite of mine

I went to the Cava in my first time and they treat me like their family and helping me a lot I had a great time in restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy. In my second day I bring 5 of my friend. I believe Cava is very very special place to have food there and Managers and customer services was amazing and doing great job. the restaurant was super clean and the people were super nice. I am glad to see the people working there they enjoy their work and all of them is friendly. I would love also to thank the General manager I forgot his name he and his team was amazing. Thank you CAVA Back Bay for bing that nice and thank you managers and employees read more

I come here for lunch all the time and it never disappoints! Always quick and fresh, will continue coming!

Edwina is a an amazing employee!!! She was so nice and got us our food quick- such good service!!

Came back here... food was ok. I feel the quality has dropped a bit. Downgrading to 4 starts read more