I want to like this place and every time I. Can't. This time around they were out of almost all their toppings and the trash was overflowing (I attached a picture). The restaurant appears to be run by all teenagers. This is probably the end of this location and I's relationship. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The service sucks at this location. The staff and one young lady in particular rushes you through your line selections and makes sure they give you the least amount of options as possible, very skimpy. They are often out of order running low on items which further decreases the amount of food given. They act as if they are tired and wish you hadn't come in to bother them. Every time I visit the store is filthy, the ingredient cubbies, tables, countertops, drink area, and even the glass on the entry doors are filled with smudges. I love this as a healthier fast food option but this location needs improvement. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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All the food was tasty and well prepared. The best bite was the roasted eggplant. Smoky and delicious. We tried the all veggie bowl and a spicy chicken bowl. Both were good and we would order them again. I love the fact that they have soda and tea with real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup. The plastic use was minimal which is also nice. We had never tried this place before so it took us a little longer to decide what we wanted. We did feel a little rushed. read more

Great, healthy food and plenty of options for all. I built my own with greens & grains as a base and loaded on all the veggies two vegan sauces Skhug & Lemon Herb Tahini. The food was fresh and delicious. We also had an order of fried pita which was more amazing than you would expect. I definitely recommend getting at least an order of fried pita. The service was quick and friendly. We ended up taking the food to-go because the restaurant was FREEZING. It felt like I was in the freezer of a restaurant! All in all, this place is a great value, fresh and delicious. I wish we had Cava in California, I'd eat here all the time! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the new chips and we were give great suggestions. Drive thru is great in this bad weather!! We will be back soon. read more

CAVA is a great option when you want something quick but still healthy and flavorful. The bowls are super customizable, and the ingredients always taste fresh. I usually go with a greens and grains bowl with chicken, hummus, and crazy feta -- the flavors are really solid. The only downside is it can get pretty busy during peak hours, but the line usually moves fast. Overall, a reliable spot for a good Mediterranean bowl. read more

I don't know what is going on with the CAVA in Waverly, but the service here is consistently awful. Every single time I walk in, it feels like the employees go out of their way to avoid helping customers. As soon as you step through the door, they suddenly become so busy--doing everything except taking orders--leaving one person on the line to handle everyone, and that one person always has the worst attitude imaginable. If you hate your job that much, don't show up. Because what you're not going to do is take it out on paying customers who are literally keeping this place running. The employees are young, lazy, unprofessional, and have absolutely no sense of customer service. Ask them for anything and they hit you with a nasty look or an annoyed sigh, like you're bothering them by ordering off their own damn menu. The lack of training is glaring. They act like they know everything but can't even keep a straight attitude for five minutes. It honestly seems like their manager doesn't care either, because this has been going on for months, and I know I'm not the only one who's experienced it. I spend $45+ here multiple times a week, and the service is always garbage. Today was the final straw. I ordered two bowls--one for myself, one for my mom. Hers was a greens & grains bowl with everything else on the side--something I've ordered plenty of times. But today the guy on the line wanted to be smart and say, "So you want every single thing on the side?" in the most passive-aggressive tone. Looked me dead in the face with a whole attitude just because I asked him to do his job. And this is not a one-time thing. Every time I ask for something slightly "custom" (that is already an option), they act like I'm asking for the moon and stars. They don't greet you. They don't smile. They barely even speak unless it's with attitude. And it's not just one or two employees--it's the whole team. The girls are rude, the guys are rude, and everyone acts like they'd rather be anywhere else. read more

Delicious food, and really wonderful service. The family next to me in line had never been to a Cava before, and the staff were so patient and friendly answering all their questions. read more

CAVA - Greens + Grains Bowl Blueberry lavender drink - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Staff gave great suggestions with the new sweet potatoes! Always great healthy and fresh food here.

Food is good when we eat there... awful when we pick it up To-Go. We got the food cold, with rotten avocados, and such tiny portions. It's not the first time we've been disappointed with ordering pick up, so frustrating & we paid $65 for three meals. Granted, it was delivered to us this time, but we've agreed to never order takeout here again. Annoying because we like Cava... I wish they would care about the quality & portions when preparing the meals all the time, not just when it's in front of you. read more

I decided to try the steak, and it was horrible, it tasted more like liver than steak! I'm not sure if it was just this location, or if it always tasted that way, however, just stick to the chicken! read more

Wow I mean I can't put into words how tingly this cava made me feel. Holy Bommbbaaaaclaaaaa maaaaa. I felt so respected and the service was quiet but respectful. No BS just straight to giving boooommming portions. I mean when they were putting my top onto my bowl it looked like trying to put on a bottle cap to a coke bottle with a mentos in it! The ambiance was absolutely vibes but also made me wanna run through a wall at the same time. Indescribable feeling. 10/10 read more

I eat at Cava all the time. Was suspicious how a particular location could have such low reviews, but most other restaurants were closed in the vicinity, so I gave it a chance. It really is not great. Have you ever eaten way undercooked black lentils? They have those here. It's kind of like how I would imagine aquarium pebbles would taste - hard on your teeth. The meat was cold as was the pita bread. Oh well... read more

The absolute best Mediterranean food in town! Absolutely love the cinnamon pita chips!

Had a terrible experience recently at Cava Waverly. Ordered pickup on the app. Got our food home only to notice that they completely forgot the chicken and the pickled onions- which are standard for the harissa avocado. My husband confirmed with the lady at pickup that the order had pita bread. She said yes. When we got home there was no pita bread in the bag. The other bowl was not supposed to have pickled onions and did. I called the restaurant and told them about the order. There was no apology so I suggested that they remake the order - even though it would take us 40 minutes round trip to pick it up. When we got the second order back we opened the bowls to see that they had not put the dressing on the side like the original request. Instead they had poured what looked like half a bottle of dressing on our food. Disgusting. read more

CAVA - Cava soup, I mean harissa avocado with one dressing on the side... - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Oliva, Izzy, and Nick deliver! Food is always fresh at this location and service is always quick and professional. read more

You know how there are a million Cavas and some are good Cavas and some are bad Cavas depending on food quality, cleanliness, customer service, etc? This is the best Cava Went in today and ordered a grains bowl, Charisma was helping me out and she was amazing! She was so friendly and sweet, and when I asked her for extra chicken she GAVE ME SO MUCH EXTRA CHICKEN!!!! I think I got like 5 scoops of chicken on my bowl, unlike Chipotle when you ask for extra and they give you two and a half scoops instead of two smh The ingredients were so fresh and I enjoyed every bite. Love you Cava and THANK YOU CHARISMA!!! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Customer service is crap. Can't even get a hold of anyone AT ALL! I called and they don't transfer to anyone it's just an automated person

Great atmosphere and service is always great. The staff is quick to help you find something you love sharing their favorites.

Stopped by CAVA today to taste some fresh Lamb and wonderful fresh side dishes. I always enjoy Mediterranean food and it is very healthy for you. The service was excellent at the front of the restaurant and food was fresh and tast. The restaurant was very clean and very organized for handling large groups of guest. Thank you again as I will be visiting again in the near future. Yours truly, A satisfied custome. read more

I'm so glad Uber Eats and Postmates combined and CAVA now is an option for delivery to my house! The Harissa Avocado Bowl was right up my alley! It was so delicious and flavorful. I'm going to start getting this a couple of times a month. It is healthy and filling. I also ordered a side of feta and pita chips which was very tasty. For dessert I ordered a chocolate blondie for dessert. read more

CAVA - Harissa avocado bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The lines for CAVA in NYC and Jersey City, NJ are usually outside the door. We loved going to Cava back there although the wait was long. Food and service is always excellent. We were so excited to see CAVA in Charlotte. Yesterday at this location the food was not good at all and didn't feel good after eating. The rice was hard and undercooked. The chicken we got was surprisingly tasteless. Less salt and seasoning I think. All toppings were like ice cold. The special drink apple, pineapple mint tasted like nothing. We had to throw it out and take something else. The person who served our bowls did it very aggressively, for example the dips like hummus, harissa etc are usually served at 3 corners of the bowl. Literally threw them all on top of each other. Did that with all toppings. Had an attitude, no smiles and does not pay attention to instructions. Walked out disappointed. Not going back. read more

Food was fresh and delicious and Blaise was a fantastic server! We ordered the Greek chicken pitas and enjoyed every bite!

the employees move very slow, i understand it gets busy but there was no urgency to service customers, but they had more than 3 people working behind the counter. they charge about 3 dollars if you get steak in your bowl, i got two bowls, barely even halfway filled. it cost 32.15. ive worked in food service my whole life, and i love cava but they never get the proportions right for it to cost so much. the kitchen also looked pretty disorganized and dirty. i didnt eat inside because i needed to go home but this was a very disappointing experience, this location was probably the worst cava ive been to. read more

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Love all the options available for whatever bowl you choose. The pita crisps are outstanding. Service staff is always friendly and helpful in choosing options. read more

I enjoy CAVA on the days when I'm craving a fast casual meal that is something healthy and also really delicious. My go-to here is a customized greens and grains bowl with lamb and lots of toppings. Unfortunately, this particular location is very inconsistent, specifically when it comes to service. I usually get my food as a pick up order and walk into the restaurant because I live nearby. On most occasions, I have to grab someone's attention and ask them for my food, which is usually put at the drive thru window. The last time I received my food, the paper to-go bag that held my food was covered in one of the sauces which had spilled inside before being handed over. Another employee had to be flagged down to replace the spilled sauce and nothing was done about the mess. It's really sad to see their general disregard for the customer experience. read more

Camila and Enzo did an amazing job creating our orders fast and were amazing. I like the food at cava amd will be coming back again

From the name, I wasn't sure what to expect but I know that people have suggested Cava to me because it's supposed to be fresh, "healthy " and flavorful. When I went, I liked the variety on the menu and the smells coming from the kitchen. I decided to go with the Chicken Bowl and it was decent in terms of flavor and the presentation was nice BUT the chicken was luke warm and slightly overcooked. The RightRice seemed slightly stale and tasted earthy. Hmm! The atmosphere is average, the decor is clean and the customer service is average. I was really hoping that this would be a good experience, yet I struggle to say it was average. read more

I enjoy coming to this Cava on my lunch break often. The staff is very prompt and professional. I go here often and ill ask them how is their day going and other politeness and they really light up which I think they don't experience often enough. The restaurant is clean and well stocked. The food is consistent and very tasty. Overall this is my preferred Cava to go to and I def recommend it!! My recent experience with Brennen and Gabe inspired me to write this review (which I rarely do) and I wanna acknowledge them for their good vibes and great work. read more

Oh my goodness, this place is great!! Some of the freshest food around! I got a salad topped with chicken and it was amazing!!

We visit this cava location almost weekly and most of the time are impressed. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the portions seem to be generous most of the time. Flavors of the food and sauces are always on point and is a good price for what you get. We will keep returning to this location as long as we can! read more

Love Cava, but this is the worst location we've been to! The facilities are always dirty and the service is never great, unfortunately. They tend to load you up with the cheaper toppings and be very stingy on the protein. Truly think this is a management problem. read more

Stopped in for my daughter, waited in a fairly short line for a much longer time than expected. The staff was not adept at speed or handling difficulties. I ordered the lemon chicken bowl with greens and it was delicious. They also don't give out pita triangles anymore unless you ask? Glad the food was very good but service could use a lot of help! read more

CAVA - Greek lemon chicken bowl with lettuce - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love CAVA so much I drive 15+ miles when I have a craving! This location is pretty consistent now that covid restrictions are less. I always get the greens and grains bowl with falafel. Their crazy feta is a "must order" as it's absolutely delish! The falafel is generally crisp and tasty and the greens are always fresh. My partner loves the Honey Harissa Chicken and it's worth the up-charge. Be prepared for a wait in the pick up line, as orders are made fresh. (You must use the app to use pick up) but it's easy to use and you earn points toward future purchases. The app can be annoying as it logs you out every time it updates but otherwise it works well. I recommend Cava to anyone looking for a healthy option. read more

CAVA - View from the drive through! - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The Lamb Wrap was delicious and the PetaBread was perfect. I ate it so fast I didn't have time to get a photo so my apologies. The service was great and fast which place was clean and comfy but needed to hit the road so I didn't sit long. read more

Don't get me wrong I love CAVA. The food is great. But every time I go here the tables are all dirty. I don't know which table to sit at and we have to clean up before even sitting down. It's gross. I would recommend getting food early lunch. Later on there's not enough proteins or sides left which limits your option. read more

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Another great build your bowl Mediterranean spot! I got the greens and rice combo with falafel which is the vegetarian option and all the toppings. Be sure to get the three spreads, I like the eggplant which is babaganoush and red pepper and feta. Falafel was different but good, big chickpeas inside and not dry. The colors make it so instaworthy! All the ingredients were fresh and tasted great. The inside was open, clean, modern, with lots of seating. The cutlery was plant based plastic which I appreciate. The workers were helpful in explaining some of the more unique things. read more

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The last few times me and my girlfriends went out for cava we all left disappointed but we tried this location closest to our workplace...It is soo good! The store is actually clean and we feel like we can take our lunch breaks there and feel good and refreshed afterwards. I personally love their lamb and the fact that this location always has super fresh greens!! (can't say that about other locations in Charlotte..) read more

The WORST cava and honestly fast food place I've been to ever. Workers were so rude and were looking at me like they had an issue I was coming to get food. They were out of basically everything which makes no sense because there was three hours still until close. They were out of corn, Taziki, broccoli, other proteins and sides, lemonade, and all the teas. The vending machine did not even work properly. Every single table was filthy. I will never be back to this CAVA. read more

The food is great and the people are nice, BUT seriously can you turn the AC off in the winter time. It's absolutely freezing in the dining area! read more