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    CAVA

    4.1 (370 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Salmon bowl, sour cream and onion pita chips, and cucumber mint lime
    Virgilynn B.

    Food was delicious. Service was quick because I was the first customer of the day. Ambiance is always clean with plenty of seating. There's plenty of parking as well.

    Christanne C.

    Went to pickup lunch from an online order for a coworker's birthday lunch. It was ready on time. No issues. Order was correct. And it was delicious. I actually liked it more than I thought I would. Everyone at worked enjoyed as well. I would totally recommend. Inside was quite busy, so eating there might be a different experience.

    Bryan C.

    A standard, no-frills, fast casual restaurant located on the bustling Avalon Blvd near Ikea, this Cava is typically considered a reliable and comparable alternative to Chipotle with Mediterranean inspired options! The ambiance is quite nice inside the restaurant, but service is a bit slow, and the line can drag on weekends in particular. The quality of the ingredients are fresh and above average compared to other Cavas. Overall, definitely a recommended option in the LA region!

    Kids Meal
    Kayla M.

    First time I tried it and it was very nice! I did a pickup order. The kids dish was nice and filling. Their chicken is great and so is the lemonade.

    Janelle M.

    Been to this Cava multiple occasions, but I'm so upset with the recent pick up order. They need to be careful on what lids they're putting on the bowls because I received a completely different bowl than the one I ordered. My dad ordered 4 bowls for the family, and I was so excited to eat my bowl after work so I'm the last one to eat. I read the label to make sure it was mine and it was correct but when I opened it, it has falafel, cucumber, tomato, pickled onions, beans, and other stuff and I didn't order a single one of these in my actual bowl. Imagine coming home to eat a bowl you've been craving since work, just to open it and it's not even correct. Mind you, my family also didn't order any of these so it wasn't theirs either. Pick up order was on 4/29 at 4:45 pm, they should figure out who did this so it doesn't happen to anyone else.

    Mr S.

    Super good flavor. Crispy veggies. Excellent consistency. Got the salad bowl with harissa chicken and it's fire! Super quick service. Clean place. Got it to go but there's plenty of seating inside so I'll check it out again next time.

    Chicken + Rice
    Alejandra P.

    Chicken and rice? More like chicken soup--way too wet and overly sauced. I left hungry. Goodbye

    Burnt lamb balls.
    Jenn W.

    I had heard of this place via social media. I wanted to feature healthier options for eating out. So I tried this out. Had to travel a little far for it, but I'm not sure it's worth it. Location: in the Carson Plaza shopping center right off of the 405 freeway. Corner store with plenty of parking as there is a private parking space but it does share with other stores. Food: Just like a Chipotle, you have many options to making your own bowls to a taco. I made my own bowl that had lettuce, roasted corn, feta, spicy lamb balls, feta cheese, and basmati rice. I also included some hummus, tzatziki sauce and a spice blend sauce called harissa(?). My first mistake was choosing the spicy lamb balls.. They were perfectly cooked on one side, but the underside was burnt. No good. Why is it so hard for places to cook lamb so it's not burnt? I suggest getting any of the dips if you want any on the side I also got the Aleppo tangerine drink. The drink was OK, but I think I would've been happier with some of the other drinks on tap. Summary: I think I would've been happier, not including any feta or if I had picked another protein choice rather than lamb balls. I took off a star for burnt meat. I took off another star for their dips. If you're going to include dips, can we please not plop them down in one area of your bowl? The idea is to be able to dip into them as much or as little as we want not have them covered in one entire area. A better idea would've been to ask them to include them separately from the bowl so, maybe that was on me. The rice was also hard as if not quite cooked enough or been kept too long in the warming bin. You're not limited to bowls either. You can have it in pita bread in salad or a bowl that includes both grains and salad. You also have your choice of picking one of their curated bowls instead of making your own, which I guess is the way to go if you're new. Would I come back? Hmmmmmm. Maybe. I would be willing to give it a go again, but maybe this time I'll be picking a curated bowl instead. Ambiance is fast casual and modern. Service was a bit hectic as they were busy with the lunch crowd, so no fault there. Price is mid to high depending on what your choices are for fillings. I included their roasted sweet potatoes so my total was about $25 with the fountain drink. Not exactly cheap. Was it worth it? Meh. I suppose if you want to feel more comfortable about your healthy option for food, you might be willing to pay a little bit more like anything else these days when eating out especially if you want healthy, you're going to pay for it.

    Jenny T.

    I discovered this joint through social media and wanted to try it for myself. I opted for the kids meal because I wasn't too hungry and didn't want leftovers. I tried the chicken with tomato + cucumber and the roasted corn, I didn't see the fiery broccoli today but I'll have to try it next time I visit. The yogurt dill dip is my favorite, I wasn't too amazed by the crazy feta. I chose the pita chips as my side today but I would definitely pick carrots to dip it in the yogurt dill sauce next time, I find the pita chips to be a bit oily. I can see why this spot is popular, but if they had more staff on the line taking orders - it would be more efficient.

    Ambar C.

    I came in on 9/13/25 at 11:10 am. I saw a lady coming out with a Cava bag so surely they must be open at 11. When I went inside, staff were taking their break and said they were closed- to come back in 15 minutes. As I walked by the front entrance, I noticed their hours said they opened at 10:45. I went to target and then came back. It was my first time at Cava so I had no clue what to order. I think it would be helpful to have the categories projected to view while waiting in line- or a QR code to view menu. I ordered 2 kids meals, and 2 bowls. I asked for a recommendation but the person attending me told me it was her second day- no worries. I decided to order grilled chicken for myself and my kids, and chicken shawarma for my husband. They had many things to choose from which was great but they were out of Feta cheese and they had just opened which was a let down. My bowl was good. I do wish that they had recommended getting the pita chips as I tasted my daughter's and they were a good pairing with her meal. The 3 stars were for the food. 1 on service- I felt like I was disturbing the time I was there after I was passed from the new hire over to the toppings/cashier.

    Harissa Avocado Bowl
    Shelby S.

    I have wanted to try Cava for so long and finally got the chance to while in Carson. I opted for the hot harissa chicken bowl and it was insanely good. I am still dreaming about it. My meal tasted fresh despite being fast food. It was so easy to place an online order and customize my dish exactly how I wanted it. The pita bread on the side was a great pairing with my meal. I can't wait to go back and try other options on their menu. This particular location is situated in an outdoor shopping area and offers tons of parking.

    Falafel bowl with crispy pita chips.

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    6 months ago

    The customer service is top tier. The location is very clean and Jesse was extremely helpful!!

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    6 months ago

    Jesse was super helpful and awesome! Great location would recommend to anyone in the area!

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    10 months ago

    Aaron had such good customer service! 10/10 will come back here! Definitely recommending to others

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    8 months ago

    The service was good, fast, efficient. Thanks to paola and adylyn for getting us through the line fast

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    8 months ago

    Paola was so helpful and had great customer service!! Such a pleasure. Food was fresh and great

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    10 months ago

    Service by Aaron was great! I always come by every thursday I recommend this place to everyone!

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    10 months ago

    Nat and crew were very friendly and answered all my questions to help me build my own bowl and enjoy my meal in house.

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    10 months ago

    Favorite lunch spot! Super friendly folks and delicious and filling!!! Great energy every time I go! Highly recommend!

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    7 months ago

    Juanita and Aaron had great customer service ! They were very friendly and attentive.

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    7 months ago

    Paola and Emily were a great help for my first visit! My dad really enjoyed the food.

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    11 months ago

    Best place to eat close by Carson mall affordable to good food give it a try they open 7 days everybody their are friendly

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    1 year ago

    Long line but the staff moved it along really quick. Food is always great. Ben was nice and friendly

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    7 months ago

    Excellent customer service and quality food! The food was fresh and warm, this location is by far my favorite. Will be coming back.

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    7 months ago

    Great service and great food my servers recommend some great food and I loved it . The restaurant super clean

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    7 months ago

    JESSE IS GREAT !! CAVA is fresh, fast, and flavorful! Love building my own bowl--healthy and delicious every time.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing !! Love the staff. Jesse was very helpful !! They made my bowl very well and the establishment looks very clean.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing service, I love the freshness of food, always come to this location! I give it a 5 star

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    10 months ago

    Aaron helped us at the register! Great customer service, and line went fast too! One of my favorite places

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    11 months ago

    Fast friendly service and really good fresh food. I really like the concept. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

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    1 year ago

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    9 months ago

    5 star service thanks Aaron food was fresh Record again and it was quick the restaurant was clean

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    7 months ago

    Thank you Masie ! Our bowls are amazing !!! Best cava location to go to for the best customer service .

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    7 months ago

    Amazing service from Paola and Jacob at Carson Cava. Best Cava around !very helpful employees !!!!!

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    10 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Best service from this place. I enjoyed Kristie, Tee, Emily they did my food, Gerrado

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    11 months ago

    Absolutely love this place. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. They are super nice here too. I will definitely come back for lunch.

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    9 months ago

    Aaron was the one who helped me out and was patient when it was my first time, would recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Come here all the time. Staff and food is top tier! Plan to come back very soon! Thanks.

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    8 months ago

    Really Good service and the food is best!!! The place is clean as well. This will be one of our favorite places to go!

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    8 months ago

    Great service!! Amazing food!! The lemon herb tahini is my favorite dressing! Totally recommend

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    8 months ago

    Very good and healthy!!! Employees were super nice!! Great location overall!!!!!!!! :)

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    8 months ago

    Great service and very helpful people! :) Also very clean environment!!! Tasty food as well!

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    10 months ago

    The food was too good. Aaron gave exceptional service! Everyone here was friendly. I got the falafel

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    Stoke Salad

    Stoke Salad

    4.9
    (80 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Amazing spot!!! The salads are unique and tasty. Not like your traditional salads. They offer fun…read moreand healthy ingredients. I highly recommend the Barrenjoey Salad. So much flavor!!! They also have vegetarian options and they also serve poke. Also, service was great and the kitchen is clean. You can actually see the kitchen through the window.

    Wife and I went here recently. She ended up with the Aussie…read morestyle Chinese Chicken Salad with chicken for the protein. It cost us around $17 plus tax. Now...gotta keep in mind that food spots around Enclave probably have to pay a ton of money to rent their physical spots here, so I understand them and other places here having to charge more than other businesses elsewhere. The area is always nice, clean and organized. Staff is always super cool with great customer service. Seating area is good, especially since it is shared amongst the other Enclave businesses. Their cute little boxes with the logo make it look hella trendy; which fits their whole atmosphere. The actual salad wasn't bad and I would think vegans would really really really like this place more than us. Their chicken was seasoned pretty damn good. Wished there was more greenery, mandarin oranges for what we paid, but it's expected for a place like this. Stoke Salad is totally worth trying even at least once! Great alternative to the other food places around here too!

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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.2
    (478 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Casual dining
    Outdoor seating

    I came here for the Yelp Experience and I glad I signed up for it!…read more I am so excited that I was seated in an individual seating similar to that of Ichiban in Japan! The tables are set and clean. I ordered Tonkatsu Ramen and Yuzu pinacolada. The broth was so good and rich. There was just enough noodles in the bowl that it gave the perfect balance of the broth, egg, and noodles. Eventhough it was pretty hot outside, I still enjoyed the warmth the ramen brought. The Yuzu pinacolada is a treat in itself. It's rich and tasty! We live closeby and will definitely come back! The Enclave is a perfect place for a family Sunday gathering!

    Full transparency, I came here with my wife because she had a Yelp elite event for this restaurant…read more The restaurant is pretty small, it doesn't sit too many. We sat at the bar where they serve you through a window which gave me Japan vibes. Place is very clean, extremely well designed and great vibes. The service was really nice, fast to serve you and food was served quickly. if you don't get seated right away you get a beeper so you can walk around the Enclave. Now about the food. This isn't your typical "ramen". I feel like this is very elevated take ok the traditional ramen, cleaner and healthier. I had the tonkatsu, my wife has the shoyu and we got the crispy tuna for free but bought the Karaage. The ramen broth is light, still flavorful but not as salty. The noodles was thick, almost like Chinese style noodles. They did mention there was a thinner one but forgot to offer it to us which is fine. Chashu was very good. The tuna crisp is great as well. The karaage was slightly salty. Overall very interesting ramen spot compared to the rest around Torrance.

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    Cucumber mint Yuzu-Nade
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    FAKA’S Island Grill

    FAKA’S Island Grill

    4.3
    (223 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    We've been here four times in the past month alone! The first time we stopped by, they were sold…read moreout an hour before closing, so we left empty-handed. The same thing happened on our second visit, and we were honestly heartbroken. However, Sunny (I think that was his name) went above and beyond to make sure we still got to experience their food. He kindly gave us samples of the Spam musubi and fried chicken to take home. That's 100% top-notch customer service right there! Since then, we've returned twice more with friends, and the food has been absolutely amazing. The shrimp is hands-down my favorite, and the karaage chicken with the green sauce is super addictive. I also finally got to try the crispy Spam musubi, which was unique and delicious . We'll definitely keep coming back. In fact, I'm tempted to throw a party just so I have an excuse to cater from them! Even though they're located inside a food hall, you can take your food and enjoy it anywhere in The Enclave's spacious outdoor seating area, which makes it a great spot to hang out and enjoy a meal with friends.

    This is a great location because there are so many different food stalls in the complex…read more Was excited to try FAKA'S! They are not your traditional Hawaiian plate lunch spot. The two items combo I tried, Cheehoo Teri chicken and shrimp, were both extremely saucy. Also, the plate was more than enough for two people. I appreciated the addition of the pickled onions which cut through all the fried, saucy food. The Mac salad was good but it had a ton of peppercorn on top. Didn't care for the POG refresher, it was super sweet and tasted like a candle. In all, I think this is a fun place to try and I would go back to try other items. But if you're looking for a classic Hawaiian plate lunch, just know this is untraditional as it comes with lots of embellishments.

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    FAKA’S Island Grill
    FAKA’S Island Grill
    FAKA’S Island Grill

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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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