Delicious bowls mediterranean bowls the way you want them! So delicious. It's a counter you walk up to/ fast casual ambiance - Chipotle type place. The Service is average as you'd expect in a fast casual this place. read more

Cava - Chicken bowls with hummus and all the extra freebies I could add! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Stopped by to see what all the fuss was about... in my opinion this place is overrated. The quality of the food and cleanliness of the place is poor at best. This was my first time trying CAVA and have no desire to return. There was one crew member that made the effort to be welcoming, others were simply ok. The avocado had a weird, rubbery consistency so I took it out. Although my pita was allegedly warmed up, it was cold and so was the chicken. Not impressed at all. read more

Cava - Spicy chicken avocado pita wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

We love Cava but will have to give this location 3-star. We've frequent here several times given we do not live too far away. For the most part, the meal hasn't really fallen short but they are extremely understaffed and the line is often long. This always results in a really long wait. Another time, I arrived when they opened. Most of the ingredients were not available which was such a disappointment. It's a shame to open but not be ready for business. This is something they could definitely work on! Other than that, no complaints. We've had our meals assembled and they are good! We love that there are outdoor seatings so we can dine outside on a good day or when we bring our pup. read more

Cava.. you are good but I'm waiting for you to be great. My second experience highly disappointed me, placing a mobile an hour in advance for pickup and was not ready for another almost 30 mins ... observing the staff I noticed there was no sense of urgency. They did not check on us to let us know about our orders that would have been more considerate. There was no point in placing a mobile order when it's not ready around the time I set up for pickup. I was not the only one several of us picking up mobile orders were waiting. At least they got my bowl right or else that would have been the cherry on the top... read more

Cava - Empty pickup section - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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Used to love this place, but lately the portions have shrunk faster than my patience. Got my bowl, blinked, and it was gone. Same price, half the food -- impressive commitment to disappointment. Bring snacks. read more

Cava - Harissa Avocado - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Love the build your own salad bowls! I had the spinach, arugula, and broccoli slaw with a bit of basmati rice. Topped it with all the fresh veggies, grilled chicken, crazy feta, and hummus. I love the harissa, garlic, and skhug sauce. Some of the ingredients are a bit salty so you might ask for the sauce on the side. I ordered a side of pita chips, which were partially soft, I expected full crunch. They had plenty of seating inside and service was quick and easy. Great for to-go orders as the bowls hold up nicely in the fridge. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Cava - Build your own - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Paid for avocado. Didn't get it. Portions are skimpy at this location. This meal was untouched. read more

Cava - Didn't get avocado I paid for. Skimpy portion. Look at it. Untouched. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

The staff is incredibly nice and helpful when making selections. As always the food is extremely fresh and delicious. Thank you to the staff for always providing the best service and atmosphere when dining in or out. read more

Finally got to try this place. We ordered to go. 5 stars for the food, subtracting 2 stars for the portions and attention to detail, but adding 1 star back for the post-meal customer support. Food is excellent, we ordered a bowl and a wrap and I can see what the hype is about. The problem we encountered is similar to what others have posted. The portion size was disappointing. As you can see from the picture, they do not pack the bowl. Also, we ordered half chicken half falafel, and they forgot the falafel. Customer service was able to give me a $5 credit within an hour, which is great support. I'd definitely come back, but will check my food before leaving. read more

Cava - Half chicken half falafel bowl, but they forgot the falafel. Portions were also on the low side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

I enjoyed the experience at this CAVA. I ordered to go and the food was delicious They have so many vegetarian/ vegan options. The staff was great and I will definitely return. I look forward to the pita crisps ! You have to get them. Can't explain you have to try them they are amazing !! read more

Brand new location opened in Brea so had to try it of course. Emily was the girl that helped take our order my friend and I went to lunch before our kids got out of school. Decided to try this newly opened location, we had this once and I remember it being so good! Ordered the kids plate since I know I can't finish the whole thing. Got the chicken, with white rice and hummus, my friend got the same. You can choose two sides although they weren't sure if it came with one or two lol. But they were so slammed busy when we came in. It's pretty spacious and there is enough tables inside and outside to have your meal. You can choose the toppings and sides or dressings you want. The green one that was sort of spicy I wish I took a picture of it but wow it was sooo good!! All of it the pita chip's they are crunchy and a bit salty, you can dip them in the hummus or whatever sides you end up choosing or dipping sauce I should say. It's really delicious and healthy food. Filled us up and not too expensive either. The drinks were off brand soft drinks, they also have a delicious lemonade and a few others to choose from. It is new so they were all still learning portions and how many sides, but I definitely would come back. Emily was extremely helpful and sweet, wonderful service and with smiles thank you! I would recommend to try this place. Have a really beautiful day :) Aloha read more

Cava - Pita chips, crunchy, and flavorful - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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First time trying this chain. The line here was very long but it is a new location. I got a bowl with brown rice, lentils, braised lamb, and hot harrisa vinaigrette. The food was surprisingly very good for a chain. The only complaint I have is that the staff should notify their customers when they run out of items because it would suck to wait 45 minutes just to find out they don't have what you want. read more

Traveling for work so I wanted to try and get something healthy. Got cava delivered to the hotel. I don't actually think this healthy but it feels like it is. Cava always tastes the same no matter what you get. It's a blob of stuff jammed into a bowl with sauce all over it. It never tastes great that's for sure. Delivered on time and the order was correct. Should've gotten Poké. read more

Cava - Who cares - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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Really enjoyed my lunch at Cava in Brea! The food here is fresh, tasty, and high quality. I enjoyed all of the options that they give you in a build your own bowl. I tried the honey harissa chicken and the braised lamb. Both of the meats were very delicious, the lamb was the standout for me in terms of flavor. I also really enjoyed their drinks with fresh cucumber limeade and a variety of natural sodas. The service was a bit slow, but I think it is because they just opened up. Overall, the food here is a winner, I would recommend. read more

Cava - Build your own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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BRIT IS THE MAN!! I came here for dinner and was honestly impressed. It was my first time here and the setup feels similar to Chipotle but with Mediterranean flavors, which I loved. I built a bowl with saffron basmati rice, grilled chicken, hummus, and some crazy good harissa honey chicken. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were solid (definitely worth the price). What stood out the most was how customizable everything is--you can mix so many bases, dips, and proteins, so it never feels boring. The staff was friendly and patient while I figured out my bowl combo (I definitely took longer than I should have). The vibe inside is clean and modern, with plenty of seating if you want to eat in. Overall, a great spot if you're craving something flavorful but still relatively healthy. I'll definitely be back to try more combos! read more

Recently opened, so I understand that it is busy and things are missing. Definitely not the best bowl I've ever gotten, because so many things were missing. Service was pretty fast for such a long line, but I had to ask for extra things in order to get a decent serving that I'd get at other CAVA locations. Very clean interior, and lots of seating despite how busy it was. read more

Cava - Greens and grains bowls - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Donovan was a legend on the line at cava tonight. It had been a while since I've been because I moved out of state but he gave me the run down with great suggestions. The other staff were cool too. And the food had tons of flavor. If I still lived in the area I would be a regular read more

Ordered 2 pita crisps.....just to get none, understandable if you guys ran out but I was not told anything by the person handing me the order either. Don't get take out here unless u want your order shoddily thrown together. read more

Cava - Where my pita crisps at? - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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Maliyah was the sweetest she was so kind and helpful I appreciate her suggestions considering it was my first time at cava & there being so many options to choose from. Thank you again :) read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

The service was so friendly and inviting. The food was delicious and quick! The restaurant was clean and well taken care of! read more

Cava - Chicken + Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

I've been here when they first opened and it was so good then! The quality I feel like has decreased and even portions- whereas before the bowls looked more full, recently (today) - bowls look pretty sad. Also, one of the workers had some attitude which was not appreciated. read more

Honestly, my first time an any Cava restaurant. Impressed by the helpful assembly line of staff who seemed like they enjoying their work. Nice to see. Crispy falafel pita was well made and very tasty, that herb sauce and feta cheese made all the difference! Now I know why Cava is all the hype. read more

2 stars cuz I love CAVA but this location needs better management. They are so inefficient and slow. All they need to do is follow the chipotle model. They always mess up my online order. ALWAYS read more

I was concerned about all good quantity from the other reviews but they adjusted and we were happy with our portions. Reasonable prices and high quality ingredients We'll go back again! It's nice to have a healthy alternative for lunch read more

Cava - Good portions and everyone was happy w the quality - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Kyli and Brit helped me out they were awesome! I'd defiantly come back again best location in my opinion

Great customer service, give Britton a raise because he gets you right. The crew is very thoughtful as well and everything is fast paced so you get your food quickly. read more

First time at Cava and I'm hooked. Tried the bowl with rice and romaine, chicken, and various other toppings. It was soooooo good! The staff was very patient as I slowly selected my toppings and dressings. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Good portion size, too. The place was very clean, staff was friendly and polite. I am eager to come back and try a different bowl. read more

Love this location in the heart of downtown Brea. The food is always a healthy choice when I'm feeling hungry. I'll usually get a kids pita which fills me up. Josh was very kind in helping me truly an amazing team member of cava. read more

Briton was awesome and super friendly! Excellent service, made our food with a smile! Will be coming back to this cava!

The workers are always so kind and make sure to load up your bowl. It's always clean which is why this is a must visit place!

I come here every week because the food is so delicious. The service is always great and I always leave here feeling so full this is a must try spot in Brea read more

Amazing food and portions! I come here like at least 5x a month. Staff is so friendly too!

great service! thank you so much to savannah for helping me today and providing excellent customer service, i'll be back! :)

Got my food very quickly and service was very attentive!!! The restaurant was clean and nice. Would come back again! read more

Cava - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Generous portions! Great service. Good man. I really like their avocado! They treated us so kindly it made my day!

I don't know what's going on, but I ordered a custom bowl and the amount of food given was not worth $15! Each item the employee was putting in was no more than a tablespoon! A tablespoon?? I'm not expecting an overflow of food, but to at least fill the bowl is reasonable. It was half full! And when I asked about it, the employees could care less. If I asked for more, it's extra. Excuse me, but you filled the bowl by half. So disappointing. I will not be returning to this location and I'm sad to see that other people experienced the same thing. read more

Cava - Custom Greens + Grains Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

Service was amazing and they were very kind and many options to choose from. Very clean

Food is always solid, since it is a chain. But the service is not that great at this location. Forgot my friends order of pita chips and the pita for each of our bowls. These servers look like they don't want to be there and we are inconveniencing them by ordering. read more

Britton helped me out very cool guy and great service food was great as well! Store was also very clean and I was greeted with smiles and welcoming words. read more

Cava once again never ceases to dissapoint especially at this location. I dont understand whether or not its a management issue, but every time we've been to this location its been mismanaged and slow, and above all else inconsistent. I was charged 17 bucks for a lamb bowl, which was mostly water? I watched the worker grab a healthy and reasonable amount of meat for the price point, and put it back to get almost a third of what she originally grabbed, and grabbing mostly water? Excuse me? It was though it was being rationed, not even reaching the halfway point of the container. All the while watching a family with another worker taking their sweet time, getting loaded with stuff. Then my 15 dollar "shawarma" was like opening an MRE during war times, cold, flat, and hardly flavored. Like excuse me? And they had the nerve to give me a dirty look when I asked for my receipt like they knew Id be complaining about the service. Take this as a real human written review, and someone who sees food like this as unreasonably expensive, and downright disrespectful on the average persons wallet. read more

Cava - ""chicken shawarma pita"" 15$ COLD - Mediterranean Near Me - Brea, California

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