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    CAVA

    4.2 (432 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Cava! Good and Healthy!
    Frankye J.

    The food is always good and tasty! But you would want to take and go. I don't mind the noise but I prefer a clean and pleasant aesthetically place to dine. They need staff to clean the tables periodically and need to hire a handy man to cover large chip painted areas in seating area and floor.

    Kari G.

    I'm very pleased with our impromptu visit this evening. This despite walking into the location and immediately feeling the heat. I believe this was due to the extreme heat outside and the kitchen of course. The speed of the line was good considering the amount of patrons. I was in conversation with the customer behind me so I didn't pay attention when my husband ordered his meal. I placed my order taking advantage of the various fresh toppings available. The serving sizes are pretty generous. Ok so now for payment. I'm still partly ordering and partly in conversation with nice customer behind me. My husband pays. I grab the receipt as I normally do. It was then I notice his order. He does NOT do spicy. He had ordered the Harissa Avocado bowl with the sauce on the side. Great! But the receipt stated Harissa Honey Chicken. He didn't realize the chicken was Harissa. This was not good. I explained everything to the manager, Todd W. He first allowed my husband to taste some of the chicken and yes, too spicy! Right away he offered to redo the bowl. We were not charged. We are very thankful for that because otherwise dinner would have ruined. Thank you Cava! Thank you Todd! Until next time.

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    Andrew K.

    CAVA is always so tasty and filling... it's about 2 times the amount you'd get from Chipotle. Their steak and lemon tahini are the way to go. This location is clean, service was quick, and everyone was friendly.

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    Jennifer E.

    Met up with a friend at this location for lunch. Normal Cava style establishment. In the university area. There are lots of parking spaces with plenty of seating inside and outside. The food is great and awesome. No complaints from this location at all.

    Harissa Avocado Bowl - SPICY
    Stephanie L.

    I mean, you "cava" be kidding me!! - See what I did there?!? This gives me Mediterranean chipotle vibes! The set up is reminiscent of chipotle, you fall in line once you walk in and when you get to the counter you let them know what you want, your food is passed down to the cashier where you pay. I ordered two bowls; Balsamic Date Chicken - I ordered it as is with no additions or substitutions (grilled chicken, eggplant dip, red pepper hummus, corn, brown rice, spinach and balsamic date vinaigrette). This bowl was delicious, sweet and savory with a burst of flavor in every bite! - 10/10 Harissa Avocado - Ordered with no additions or substitutions (Harissa honey chicken +hot harissa vinaigrette, crazy feta, hummus, corn, Avocado, rice, super greens) This bowl was yummy as well but a bit too spicy for my liking, it was the one that came up as a favorite in the reviews, but again to spicy for me! - 7/10 The oatmeal cookie with dark chocolate and sea salt - 10/10 Also try their fountain drinks, unique flavors! I'm a fan of CAVA!!

    Harissa Avocado Bowl, side hot harissa vinaigrette, a side peta, and side pita chips!
    Geannina S.

    Dear indecisive customer, When choosing between Chipotle, Qdoba or Cava. Cava is always my top pick. My favorite portion is the Harissa Honey Chicken. Which is, a sweet and spicy flavor that my taste buds are absolutely in love with! Not only is the food delicious & healthy. Their drinks are just as refreshing, healthy, and satisfying!! My taste buds have decided the crazy feta spread is top tier as well!! **Try the Pita Chips too! They are to kill for! (Noo, not literally! You crazy! hehe,')**

    Nice Patio on this Beautiful Winter Night.
    Christin N.

    We eat at Cava about once a month and LOVE IT! We Have been to University one, Birkdale, and South end stores! And also went to a few out of town when traveling. University had been a let down each time we go as this one is the closest to our home. Staff is not friendly and their Falafel is never fresh! As my husband and I are creatures of habit, we get the same thing EVERY TIME! Grains n Greens Super Greens Half the amount of each lentils/brown rice and have been doing it this was since the Birkdale location opened several years ago. The guys that opened that location really sold that place and did such a GREAT JOB getting that one started!!!! Well we were told for the first time EVER we couldn't do half and half by an employee and the manager Heather also backed her up and said we couldn't do it! Huge let down as I understand I couldn't have a full portion of 3 things but just wanted a little rice little lentils. They also make it very quickly and sloppily even though they weren't busy. Felt very rushed and as we we're annoying them by knowing exactly what we wanted as we make it the same EVERY-TIME! Might need a little TLC at this location probably will drive the extra time to get better quality food and nicer service! As $35 for 2 bowls should be up to par to the other locations.

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    Vee H.

    I was in the University area around lunchtime, so I decided to stop at Cava for a lunch bowl. It wasn't crowded when I arrived so that was a plus, but since it was a nice day the outside seating area was crowded. Cava has a nice selection of meats, vegetables sauces, and cheeses to create a very tasty bowl. The vegetables are fresh and chicken was seasoned very well. The only downside to this restaurant was the inside dining area, which needed some TLC; there was food on the floor, napkins and dirty utensils on the floor as well and a sauce spill that was very displeasing to patrons dining inside. There was enough staff working to have someone come and maintain the dining area so it wasn't an eyesore for those dining in. One worker did come out to refill the messy utensil area, however she walked right past the spill on the floor and put a few more utensils in the holders, without wiping the mess around the utensil counter or the floor. Cava has really good food and I would hate to see them go under because of the untidiness of the dining area or the lack of care from the workers.

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    I just went for the first time for a pick up order, and the service and the food was excellent.

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    Great food options. Customer service has been excellent each time. Although I haven't eaten inside, each location was very clean.

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    Salad bowl with the harissa honey chicken, Great food and service. Thanks for everything. You guys rock

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    10 months ago

    Always a great experience at this cava! The staff is great and the food is always fresh!

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    My experience here was superb, definitely will be returning. Nara provided great customer service as well.

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    The food is great and always delivers! The Pita Chips is to die for! always fresh and will fill you up!

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    Is this halal?

    I Googled it. It says the pita and meat in the lamb are but the spices used in the lamb are not certified. It goes on to say that none of the ingredients violates halal requirements. Hope this helps.

    I have always taken a bowl. Do they offer any pita wraps?

    Yes, however, they're not gluten free.

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    Mezeh - Keynes Dr

    Mezeh - Keynes Dr

    3.9
    (49 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I'm shocked by the reviews…read more.. Mezeh is my go-to and I prefer it over Cava here's why -- The food is always flavorful. I'm talking finger licking, scraping every piece of couscous and rice lol. The customer service is friendly. I've been at least 5x and each time I'm greeted with a smile. The portion sizes will last you at least 1-2 meals which is necessary if you're feeding boys/men or a hungry mama like myself! The prices are fair. I usually spend $14 here and that's sometimes with a drink included. Overall, I'd recommend Mezeh to anyone who like Mediterranean food or is in the University Area, looking for something good. And they have a solid rewards program. In January, they had BOGO. Now, after the discount was applied I did notice an up charge that the cashier couldn't explain but other than that, my experience has been 10/10.

    We visited mezeh on a Thursday around 12:15 hoping for lunch during a conference at a nearby hotel…read more The menu looked good, and honestly we really liked the food we got, but this place as a service issue. They had 4 people working: 2 doing prep, one just making online orders, and one doing in person orders. We arrived and it took 20 minutes for the 3 of us to get food with no one in line in front of us. I wouldn't think that it would take so long, but then I remember that usually places like this have the line split in half and sometimes a third person to ring orders up. By the time I got my food, there was a line of 15 people out the door, many of whom were from our conference and ended up leaving since we only have a 1-hour lunch break. The first 2 of us got a straight from the menu bowl, so it really should've been faster. I wanted a lamb bowl, but they didn't have any lamb (not having something in the menu at the beginning of a lunch rush immediately lost them a star) so I said I wanted to build my own steak bowl. The staff started automatically making me one of the menu steak bowls, so I continuously stopped them down the entire line and told them what I wanted. I think they were just confused, but it was irritating nonetheless. This place could've gotten 4 stars if they'd had lamb, 5 if they'd had lamb and had better service. I just can't justify going here unless you've ordered ahead because it took way too long.

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    Mezeh - Keynes Dr
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    Fumée

    Fumée

    4.2
    (209 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    From the moment we were seated at Fume in CLT, Jasmine absolutely set the tone for our entire…read moreexperience. She was the perfect blend of professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality. Jasmine served us promptly and efficiently, yet never made us feel rushed. Her timing was impeccable -- drinks arrived quickly, food was delivered seamlessly, and she checked in with us at just the right moments. She has outstanding menu knowledge and confidently guided us through recommendations, which turned out to be absolutely delicious! What truly made the experience stand out was her personality. When she asked what we were celebrating and we told her it was a girls' weekend, she lit up and made it feel special. She was friendly, personal, and engaging without ever losing her professionalism. It felt like we were being taken care of by someone who genuinely enjoys what she does. Jasmine is fast, attentive, and incredibly hospitable. She represents what exceptional service should look like and honestly should be the face of service at Fume. We left so happy -- the food was amazing, but Jasmine's service is what made the experience unforgettable. Five stars all around!

    I absolutely loved my first time at Fumée for my birthday celebration! We were quickly seated for…read moreour 9pm reservation and the server was super sweet. At 9, I managed to get great parking but just be mindful this place gets packed quickly. Our drinks and food arrived really quickly and I loved both; especially the brussels sprouts. I really loved the sexy, laid back vibe of the seating area. I will absolutely be back

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    View from bar area with Long tables for larger parties
    View from bar area with Long tables for larger parties
    Brunch bowl with crispy bacon and peach sangria
    Brunch bowl with crispy bacon and peach sangria
    Full Fried Lobster bites $40 or so

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    Full Fried Lobster bites $40 or so
    King Fish Poke

    King Fish Poke

    4.7
    (236 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I have ordered food from here on various delivery platforms, but this was my first time dining in…read more I love this place. Not only is the food delicious, but it's a healthy option versus a lot of what is out there. Sometimes you just want something that feels good and tastes good. I've seen several one star reviews on here mentioning wishing they had hot food or disliking sushi. To them, I ask, why are you eating at a poke place? If you don't like the entire menu/concept of a restaurant, don't leave a one star review to bring their average down when if just because of your taste in food. By the way, the KF Beef Bowl is a hot dish and they offer miso soup as a side. My mom and I came here for my birthday lunch and both got a build your own bowl. My mom has a lot of food intolerances and was able to safely eat here and enjoy her meal. We both got the passion fruit tea, and it has real passion fruit in it. Everything was delicious, and furthermore, everything is consistent. I have never had a bad dish from this place. The ambiance is chill and calm, which I appreciate. The service is kind and helpful. If you're not a sushi hater, I recommend trying this place. You won't regret it!

    Amazing place! Food is so fresh, full of flavors, and…read morevariety of ingredients is really big. Service is good, clean and thoughtful. The place is clean, with lots of day light and tables are spaced out comfortably. Will certainly come back!

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    The Braveheart Bowl - spicy!
    The Braveheart Bowl - spicy!
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    Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

    Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

    3.9
    (408 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    Time for the annual review of my home away from home and where I hang my Yelp crown as the…read moreever-reigning Duchess. So while my never-ending battle to get my beers counted in real-time still remains the bane of my ubiquitous existence here, at least the staff make it a little less maddening. To be fair sometimes it is tech issues where the app (which I have a neverending love/hate relationship with) will decide to do some new, weird, baffling yet enraging thing that mucks up my beer count, but I can always count on my Ladies in Charge Izz & Kels to work their magic. I also gotta give shoutouts to my girls Maddie & Stella & Katie for always taking care of me and finding ways to turn my frowns upside down! I have enjoyed the different styles and breweries they have recently been bringing into the mix (I thought I had died and gone to beer heaven when I saw they had 6 yes SIX 3 Floyds beers on tap & in cans!), but have noticed they haven't been adding as many local NC beers like they used to, which makes it hard for a regular, such as myself, on her 17th plate to come in for $5 NC Drafts on Sundays. I appreciate the new daily specials on Fridays/Saturdays and showing more appreciation for BeerKnurds that have been added (notably 1/2 lunch for BKs on Tues from 11am-3pm), but REALLY REALLY wish they would do more stuff (as in ANYTHING) for MOUs (BKs w/5+ plates). All that being said, you really can't beat their $5 off any draft on the wall or hard liquors + wine Mondays or their create your own pizzas (might I suggest my personal creation & fav the "Tickle My Pickle?); the food menu is just solid as their kitchen staff are some of the best (and nicest) in the biz! So, if you're looking for a spot where the staff make the experience just as much as the beer & food and that is the literal embodiment of Cheers once you've established yourself as a regular, then look no further! Come for the great beer shirts/hats + collectible glassware and stay for the beer/booze, food, and people...until next year!

    A fun, character-filled beer spot, but the food didn't quite live up to the experience…read more I met up with family at The Flying Saucer in the University area. It's seat-yourself, so we had to pull a couple tables together to fit everyone. One thing to note: it was very warm inside, so I'd recommend sitting toward the back where it's more comfortable. My boys really enjoy this place, so I wanted to like it more, but the food was just okay and a bit pricey for what you get. Most items run about $14.99-$21.99, even appetizers are at entrée prices. I ordered the Carne Asada Fries appetizer ($15.99) after hearing they were "fire." The steak had good flavor, but the portion was light--fine for sharing, but not very filling. One entree, Big Dipper ($15.49), a roast beef seemed overcooked and there wasn't much meat on a large bun. Two people from the table ordered pizza. Neither ate more than 2 pieces. On the positive side, the beer selection is excellent, with plenty of options on tap and in bottles and cans--from Guinness to local IPAs. The atmosphere is also unique: plates cover the walls and ceiling from guests who've completed their beer challenge, which makes for a fun, quirky vibe you really have to see in person. Dart boards for those who want to be a bit more active. Overall, it's a great spot for beer and atmosphere, but the food and pricing didn't quite match the experience for me.

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    Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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