I've only recently discovered Cava and it's become my go-to spot for fast, fresh and affordable food. You get to customize your food with plenty of Mediterranean choices and it's always reliable. What I really wrote this review for is to comment on the staff at this Fenway location. Every single time I've been in the staff have been nothing but nice and helpful, which says something about this business as a whole. The excellent service is the main reason why I keep coming back for more! read more

I really like CAVA and am so thrilled that they opened a location in Boston. I went in after work to pick up dinner and the people there could not have been more helpful with helping me build my bowl. Mariah, Aracely, and Kyaisiah helped build my bowl offering me the option of half and half on both the meat and the base. The employees really made my experience. I highly recommend the falafel, chicken, spicy yogurt dressing, and all the fresh toppings. I would highly recommend CAVA to family and friends. read more

This review is for the Fenway branch: in particular, their service. I'm a local in the area, and I visit the branch frequently at all hours, whether during games where the traffic is at its peak, or at off-hours just before closing where there's hardly anyone else. Regardless of the traffic or time, the staff have always been unfailingly kind and courteous. Considering that this is just a franchisee in a chain, the branch's staff have honestly exceeded all expectations. They've been accommodating of all food requests, and I have quite the same opinion of them as I would of any other local hole-in-the-wall that you'd imagine building a longtime rapport with. As an example, I recently visited just about 10 minutes before closing time. They were out of falafel, but they were willing to cook more fresh--I didn't expect them to, but they were happy to anyways. This is contrast to other branches or chains (you can pick your favorite similar healthy-eating servery relative) where the staff just seem totally disinterested in helping at late hours, or are actively trying to shut up shop half an hour before closing. Not to mention at normal hours when the staff have a habit of losing track of you, despite your standing right in front of them. This branch has messed up my orders occasionally, or been unable to meet some requests due to food being out/equipment being broken, but they've always apologized for that, and I haven't taken any issue. As for the food itself, it's great. I won't comment on it too much because it's about what you'd expect from a servery-type restaurant, where you pick your food, but it's always fresh and well-thought out combination of choices and seasonings. I can see why the chain has exploded in growth recently. I'll also mention that the staff are always happy to stuff the bowl, or scrape out the bottom of the food jar to make sure you get a decent portion size, so you're definitely getting your value's worth. read more

I went here once. It was the best. I ate a salad and immediately called my uncle and said "hey uncle bob. You gotta eat here. But please avoid the pinto beans because we all know what happens when you eat those." Anyway he ate there too and loved it. We both highly recommend this spot read more

Amazing food every time, perfect quantities and amazing staff! I eat here every weekend because it's so great!

This is my goto place during weekdays. I usually order a take out. The thing that I like most is the choice of dips and dressings though Harissa is not for everyone . But choose your dips and dressings carefully as it can quickly turn your whole bowl tangy read more

I love this place! The employees are very friendly and helpful. The food is (for lack of maybe some more intelligent words) SO SO SO DELICIOUS, and the portion sizes are really quite generous. read more

Great meal tonight at the Fenway Cava! The service is always outstanding and the staff is always super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. It's a great spot for a healthy meal. read more

I was the oldest guy in there by far! Yes a place for young kids like in college. I went with my son and fit in fine, but these kids nowadays. Like the customization options here for fast casual type of food. read more

I was overwhelmed when I arrived and saw the food stations behind the glass. Without knowing what I was doing, I approached the counter, where the helpful and friendly server walked me through all the options. He was educated about celiac disease and immediately changed his gloves and got me a new bowl! The menu lists everything that is GF and makes it extremely easy to order. I kept adding more toppings to my salad and lentil bowl and feared I may have piled on too many flavors, but the result was spectacular. The chicken, beet topping, and tahini dressing was particularly good, but I don't think you can go wrong here! Looking forward to more CAVAs in other Boston neighborhoods! read more

Went to this salad bar and it was delicious. Good quality ingredients, nice staff and generous portion!

perfect combo of sweet green, saloniki, and chipotle but with fresher ingredients and more flavor. you can't go wrong! there are a lot of healthy or hearty options. will be coming back!! great atmosphere and music in the restaurant. read more

CAVA - grains&greens bowl! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Flavors were relatively bland overall and quality of ingredients wasn't high (chicken had a lot of fatty bits on it). For the price, I guess it's fine but nothing to wow you when you're so close to Gre.Co and not too far away from Zest if you're craving better quality. For a fast bite, it's fine, but wouldn't recommend for anything more than that. read more

This place is the most delicious fast casual bowl ever. Definitely get the lentils/greens/brown rice base and green harissa dressing! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a great new place! The women who assisted my boyfriend and me was extremely helpful as it was our first time here. The food was delicious and so worth the money. Not a super cheap bite to eat, but also not too expensive! I highly recommend this place! read more

I am a huge CAVA fan, have been since they were just a local DMV chain. I always love their food for the quality and convenience and I've been to CAVAs all along the East Coast. So with that said, this review is for this particular branch of CAVA not the restaurants overall. This outpost is very disappointing. The quality seems to be of a lower standard, as several times I have had the chicken and removed it after finding it fatty and unappetizing. I have found the staff rude and unfriendly. They often seem agitated and irritated. One woman was outright aggressive when my level up didn't go through on the first try. And lastly the bowls seem to be smaller and more uneven than at other locations. As I said, I'm a longtime CAVA fan and this won't color my feelings about the company but disappointing to have had several negative experiences at the one currently most convenient to me. Hopefully they'll improve. read more

Great establishment. I loved the basic atmosphere and the assortment of juices. Would definitely come back and bring my kids.

Awesome food organic and the workers are always attentive and helpful and if you want a particular sauce and they don't have it you get your food for free read more

I love Cava! I was originally a little cautious to go when they opened up. I live right next door and was going to other restaurants where I was comfortable with the food selection and had a good relationship with the staff. Luckily, my girlfriend convinced me to go one day a few months ago. Being gluten intolerant, I got a bowl. The staff made it super easy to understand what I was getting, and the little menu made it clear what I could and couldn't eat. I LOVED it! Cava quickly became my favorite place to eat. The staff, especially Anthony, Francis, and Edwin, make me feel right at home. They are always happy and helpful, even during the lunch rush. Aside from the great food and people, Cava has FOR SURE the best drink selection. I'm not a fan of sugary drinks, and Cava always has a great selection of sweetened and unsweetened iced teas that I can mix to get a great flavor without too much sugar. Also a huge fan that Cava will be switching to paper straws. Thanks for doing the right thing! Here's what I think is the best bowl: -- Half Supergreens Half White Rice Skip Dips (one harissa if you want) Half Lamb Meatballs Half Braised Lamb Cabbage Tomatoes w/ Onions Radishes(bring them back!! :)) Double Lettuce Greek Sriracha Dressing -- Thank you for being such a great addition! read more

Flavorful and healthy Mediterranean fast-casual. Yum!

Good, fast and nutritious. I love this place the prices are average and sizes are perfect. You end up super full and can make healthy choices or go for something like a gyro which is also delicious. 100% recommend read more

Got a salad with a mix of chicken and seasonal veggies as protein. Recommend the Harissa sauces if you enjoy spicy. Very flavorful.

Good value and good food. I'm vegetarian and was very satisfied with the range of choices. Great lunch option.

My husband and I are newly obsessed with Cava!! We've eaten here 6 times in the past week and every visit has been amazing. The food is fresh, healthy, packed with flavor, and plentiful -- if you're not a huge eater, you could even get two meals out of one bowl. For $10, it's an incredible deal and we'll definitely continue to be regulars. (One tip: A couple of times, we've waited in line for 15 minutes, so if you're short on time, try ordering online so your food is ready to be picked up when you walk in the door. ) read more

We forgot that people could be nice until today!!! My roommate and I had discounts to a cava at a different location, but didn't realize and ended up here. When it came time to pay and we realized, the staff was unbelievably understanding and kind. And the food is delicious as always. Faith in humanity has been restored and we felt like we had to share!!! read more

Love it here! Staff is super friendly and the braised lamb is amazing! Only reason I'm not giving five stars is because they really don't serve enough meat for the amount of grain, so I'm spending most of my bowl rationing it out rather than really enjoying the amazing lamb. Regardless, great spot and will soon be one of my go tos. read more

Currently obsessed with CAVA as a convenient, tasty, healthy option near my work. The service is friendly and the portions are good, but what I love most are the ingredients. Fresh, flavorful, interesting, and satisfying. It's also nice they have a comfortable seating area and I've never had trouble finding a spot. A great addition to the Fenway. read more

This type of place is right up my alley so I was very excited to try it. I have tried it twice now and the first time, I was very disappointed. I got a rice bowl with meatballs and they were honestly disgusting. So salty, burnt, and cold. Don't get them. As for the second time, I got the chicken and veggies instead and they were awesome. Their hummus is great. I got the red pepper both times and it was awesome. read more

Yummy! Like chipotle but way better because the flavor combinations could be endless with everything they have to offer. I went with the saffron rice and greens combo bowl with beef meatballs and a bunch of toppings with spicy turmeric tahini dressing. So good! I wish I had one of these in my city. Comes with small warm pita :) read more

Talon and Becky are amazing! Everyone at this location is so kind, helpful, and friendly. The food is fresh and clean and delicious. I'm so happy they've come to Boston! read more

The food is decent, but there's such little seating. Bitches we're getting vicious and aggressive over seats and it was incredibly frustrating. The manager was also yelling and nit picking the cooks on the line loudly and in front of everyone and it was super uncomfortable. I've worked with aggressive managers before and it always turns into an incredibly toxic environment which leads to high staff turnovers, which leads to new employees that are never quite sure what to do. read more

This place is really good. I usually go on my lunch break. They're open until 10pm every day. It's basically a Mediterranean chipotle, but fresher ingredients. Love the seasonal rotating soup. One of the servers, Jason was awesome. read more

Absolutely delicious and Maya gave great customer service!

I have been a regular at Cava since they opened up this location and I must say that it really is fantastic! The food is always fresh, the portions are great for the price, and the staff is always smiling and cheerful creating an excellent customer experience! One employee in particular, Becky, is usually running things when I come in and she really goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect for me. She is always happy and bubbly, and really has control over every aspect of the operation. We have chatted several times and she always makes sure that I have a great experience. Great job Cava and great job Becky! I look forward to continuing to dine here regularly! read more

Visiting from out of town and wanted a healthy meal. Diverse protein options, fresh veggies, tasty dressings...can't go wrong. Totally hit the spot - delish! read more

omg fell in love this new place in fenway! the options are great and super customizable: grain bowls, half salad/half grain bowls, pita, mini pita... the falafel and toppings/dressing were super tasty. bonus points for being able to customize your order without tons of extra charges. I will definitely be coming here often! read more

Absolutely GREAT food. The staff is courteous, the manager is great and the food is PHENOMENAL. Highly recommend!