I probably wouldn't have tried CAVA if not for feeling that I wasn't eating enough healthy food recently. I normally don't go for these types of places as I usually don't get filled up enough due to stingy portion sizes. That is not the case with CAVA, I ordered online since there was one 4 minutes away from my hotel and I didn't need to get stuck in going home traffic in the area. I ordered online through the Yelp link and kind of tried out the online ordering system with less than high hopes that I would get what I wanted. I was surprised that it was easy to order what I wanted and the resulting bowl was pretty heavy in portion size. It is also full of flavor as well. I go for the half chicken/roasted vegetables with half greens/grain. I really enjoy the black bean grains as it adds to the texture of the meal. The chicken is good and the dips and sauces are all really tasty. The store itself is so so. It looks like any make your own pizza, salad, bowl place with a slow down with customers choosing their ingredients. The floor was a little sticky as I think someone may have dropped a drink as there was a drink bar near the take out order areas. I usually order at my hotel and it's ready within a few minutes of my arrival so about ten minutes from online order to in my hands. I have been here twice and both times, there were a lot of customers so I believe they are very popular. This meal really fills me up and I feel good after eating my meals here. Overall, I enjoy taking out from CAVA a lot and I appreciate the food prep personnel as they do a good job. read more

CAVA - Hopefully it's enough! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Came in to grab something to eat. I was the only one in line, one of the woman employees made eye contact with me but said nothing. No welcome, no what can I do for you? Nothing. I had to initiate a conversation with her and ask if she was ready. Because another employee was talking to her about something. Then when I ask her if she's ready, she reply's with, yes... like she was waiting on me. The service right off the bat was terrible. And I have to say the pita that I ordered was good, flavor was there, but $18? Way overpriced. If you get anything I would definitely consider a bowl, more worth the money. read more

Take out | Dinner | $10-20 I have purchased food from here on many occasions but tonight my food is ice cold. I purchased the lamb what a waste of $$. It was cold, The rice was cold not really sure what was going on, but the attendant seems very distracted with people coming to visit. I'm assuming they either workday or I used to work there. I only live about five minutes away and my food should not be this cold like it is cold to the touch like rice, cold lamb. This by far is probably the worst experience I've had with CAVA and I have been eating from this location for several years now I'm really disappointed. The lamb was fatty, I not sure it was even Lamb. I think I'm going to stay away for a while. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I honestly could eat Cava everyday especially now that they've added a few salmon options to their menu. In addition, the service is first rate. Shout out to Rosie and the crew at the Cava on Eden Way. They are awesome. read more

Got the greens and grains chicken and was healthy and delicious. It's was also fulfilling. The cucumber and mint drink was also refreshing! I'll be back here again to try more things in the menu! read more

CAVA - Greens and groans grilled chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Decided try something different other than chiptole and I have not been back to chiptole since. The food is so good with a varitety of options that you can add to your bowl. The service is always great, they allow you to sample items that you are unsure about as well as put things on the side. The ambiance is a nice for a quick casual lunch gathering with 1-2 people. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I had a yummy dinner at CAVA. I got spinach and chicken with hummus. Tzatziki sauce was amazing! It was delicious! Everything was super fresh even though it was late in the evening. Staff is friendly. Place was clean. It was busy even in the at 9pm. This place is popular but line goes fast. It was a pleasant experience at CAVA! read more

CAVA - Build your bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Dirty and smells like marijuana. The beverage area was completely unsanitary. The greens had no coverage so all the lettuce was sitting at room temperature. It was gross. read more

YUM! Cava slaps every time. The ingredients are always fresh and delicious, the pita chips are crispy and fluffy, I have absolutely no complaints regarding this location. Keep up the great work! read more

I came here on a Wednesday evening for a quick dinner to go. I've been here before, but I didn't realize I hadn't written a review. They were pretty busy, but I didn't mind it since it gave me some time to choose what I wanted. I opted for the steak protein bowl over spinach. I chose grilled corn, tomato, and onion mix, pickled onions, and a generous amount of dressing. I noticed the portion size was much smaller than years ago. Not sure if it was because of the economy we're in or just because of the person serving it. No worries. It was just as delicious as I remembered. So glad I stopped by. read more

I love CAVA and was excited to see they have them here on the east coast. Staff is friendly, portions are good, and food is very tasty. My go to is the steak+harissa bowl. Only reason for 4 stars is it is a bit overpriced. However, I have downloaded the app and they seem to have some good deals from time to time that I plan on taking advantage of. read more

It was refreshing to get a healthy meal at a decent price. Some of the negative reviews on yelp and Google are really not understandable. They were nice behind the counter. The place seemed clean. They were friendly. I thought the food was good. I would go there again. read more

Can never go wrong with Cava. Tired of the 4th of July BBQ so needed something different. I rarely actually sit down and eat in there but it's always a nice atmosphere. The people were friendly and had my order ready when I came in. I got the spicy lamb meatballs which are not spicy but still good. The garlic sauce is a must. Definitely brings everything together. The hot harissa chops are good. Wish they would bring back the ranch chips. Overall great good with great service. read more

CAVA - Spicy lamb meatballs, hot harissa chicken, saffron rice, black lentils, pickled onions, taziki, harissa, and garlic sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Good food, good service - that's always a good start! I popped in here the other night to grab a healthy meal. I got the Greek Salad with a few modifications. I needed some extra veggies so I added them, and the char was just enough. I also had tahini Caesar and Greek vinaigrette on the side since I had a little drive before I'd eat. I didn't want my salad to be soggy. I added the roasted eggplant dip to the hummus and tzatziki that accompany this dish. The salad was super tasty. I think the Newport News restaurant spoiled me though; I was looking for my pita bread :-( I didn't need the bread! They have plenty of tables and seating options. I like how the drink cooler is right when you walk in - smart marketing strategy. They even have still and sparkling water in aluminum bottles! read more

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Cava is definitely my go-to for delicious and quick Mediterranean food. It's convenient and healthy and has flavorful options. This location is always pretty packed. They need to do some more proactive methods around having enough meat at any given time. With how many people flow through here per day, I am usually surprised when there is a wait for meat, rice, etc. I wish they would double-wrap the pitas when they are to-go! They are extremely messy when you get sauces intermixed with everything. Please consider a different containment method for pitas. This would go a long way! Overall, love Cava and will continue to return! read more

I have always loved Cava for its flavors and fresh ingredients. It's kind of like a Chipotle, but better. This is a Mediterranean style restaurant. Honestly, whatever you order is going to be delicious. A few of my favorite things are their homemade pita bread, any choice of meat/protein and their hummus! This location was very large and clean. Luckily when I went at 11AM on a Friday morning, there weren't many people so it was pretty quiet. The few people that were there quietly sat and did their thing. The staff was very patient when my group and I were making up our minds on what to order. The portions at this location are also great. And this location has many, many selections of their lemonades/drinks that took me a while to decide! I ended up going with the strawberry lemonade choice, but any drink you choose here is also going to be super fresh and delicious. This time I ordered half brown rice, half grains, chicken and vegetables for the protein (picking 2 was an extra charge), tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, tzatziki, feta cheese, and the lemon chicken sauce. It ended up being $15.57 and then I noticed the drinks around the corner, so I paid an additional $3.36. It's a bit pricey, but for the quality of food and a treat once in a while I think it's worth it. I did not use the restroom because I was just passing through, but I have no doubt it would have been just as clean as everything else. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely go back! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted which is phenomenal for a busy place. The server asked me if I knew what I wanted or if I needed time. Great customer service because I didn't feel rushed to order something. I decided to do the build your own greens and grains bowl with chicken. I love the all of the hummuses but went with the traditional, harissa, and eggplant. The best part is that the toppings are unlimited. I basically got them all. I did get the dressings on the side. The harissa vinaigrette and the Caesar. This was my first time trying the caesar, I wasn't a fan. The flavor with the toppings all mixed in. Yum!!! I couldn't get enough. Back to the service, the water dispenser is broken, so the server helped me to get the water out which is great. She didn't want the water to splash on me which I appreciate. The tables were clean and I was able to find a spot to eat. They do have sanitizer dispensers. Overall, my food and service was great. I didn't feel bloated or anything after eating here. I would come back. read more

CAVA - Greens and grains bowl with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Best CAVA around. Can't beat the customer service. I feel like family, especially when the GM is working. read more

Great customer service. The restaurant was clean and they offer a lot of options. Bowls. Salads. Pitas. Pita chips. Desserts. Great lunch choice of the of the balsamic date chicken bowl. Very flavorful and fresh ingredients. Tried the pita chips, they were very delicious. Give this place a go if you're looking for Mediterranean options read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great food, not so great service. Stopped in around 9:20 (they close at 10). The person on the line made me feel like a complete bother. Half the line had been cleared, so there were limited options. She started to offer me a drink at checkout then stopped herself...they had already closed the drink station for the night. Overall the food was good and the restaurant seemed clean, but the attitude of the workers makes me not want to return. read more

Honestly, food is always on point. Never an issue there. Harissa chicken, need I say more. Employees? Yeah they leave a lot to be desired. They're rude, and can't be bothered. Their answer to figuring out why we're waiting 20 minutes *past* our pick up time with a screaming baby in the car, is that there was a "glitch in the system", but that the food will be ready very soon. (Surprise, it wasn't). Honestly, 35 minutes from when we placed the order, I just wanted to go home. Because we ordered through the app, we couldn't just get a refund and go home. So we can put in a request through the app for a refund that we may or may not get, or just leave with no food and money down the drain. So now the baby is hysterically crying, and I'm honesty right behind her. Being completely transparent here, this has left such a terrible and frustrating impression on me and I don't plan to come back to support them in the future. read more

Jamal was super friendly and helped me with my transaction. Food 10/10 will definitely be back read more

CAVA - Cava bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I have wanted to try CAVA for years, but have never lived close to one. That changed yesterday and I will most definitely become a regular. The best way to describe it is that it's very similar to Chipotle, but mediterranean food, which makes it 10x better. I got the Greens & Grain bowl with baby spinach and cauli rice. I added on basically all the toppings and did half honey harissa chicken & half lamb meatballs for my protein. Everything was insanely good!! read more

CAVA - Greens & Grain Bowl -- half Honey Harissa Chicken & Half Lamb Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Dropped by Cava for a lunch. I was greeted when i entered and the staff was nice. The restaurant was clean inside. There was a slight line but it was moving quickly. I decided to try the lamb meatballs with corn, spinach, lentils, cucumber and tomatoes, feta cheese, crazy feta, tzatziki, garlic sauce, and a side of pita chips... I got extra dip which is $.95 per cup. The bowl had alot of sauce, which don't get me wrong I'm a sauce boss. But the ratio to what was in my bowl made it soggy. The food was soggy and the cardboard bowl was to by the time i got home. So maybe asking for sauce on the side is best if you're not eating it right away. The meatballs were very pinkish red, so i called to make sure they weren't raw. The person i spoke with assured me they only look that way because they put harrisa into the meatballs. But i was confused because 3 meatballs looked raw and one looked brown which is how I'd expect a meatball to look. Since they weren't all the same i just ate the one that looked done and threw the others away. Besides that the bowl was just ok. It was just to wet. I really like Cava so i feel this just wasn't a good day. This was my first time at this location but i would be willing to try them out again if I'm in the area... read more

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My friends kept on mentioning how good this place is, but since I just became a fan of mediterranean food recently, I decided to give CAVA a try. Ambiance: The restaurant is clean and open. It is very welcoming to their guests. It is similar to Chipotle, only they serve Mediterranean food. Food: I tried to be as basic as possible.I ordered white rice, tzatziki, harissa honey chicken, shredded romaine, pickled onions, cabbage slaw, , garlic, and lemon herb tahini. Everything I ordered were fresh and delicious. My favorite was the harissa chicken, garlic, and lemon herb sauce. The tastes blends and compliments together. Service: The staff were friendly and were accommodating. It was my first time in this restaurant so I was having a hard time on picking sauces. They gave me sample cups for the sauces. CAVA is a must try if you want to start trying Mediterranean foods. We will definitely be back. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

They're doing the best they can. Food is delicious of course. My App order got lost in the shuffle, and after they asked my name a few times while I was standing there, I realized they hadn't even started it, almost 30 mins later. But the gal at the register made it all right by making my order herself, even though she had gotten very busy Let's be kind folks. ...And if not kind, and a little attitude pops out (like mine did), please apologize when appropriate. I think that means a lot to the folks who are actually working these days, hustlin and bustlin to make up for staffing shortages everywhere. :-) read more

Great place for vegans! Love that all their options are clearly labeled and they aren't skimping on portions. The line is always fast moving and service is great! The restaurant is clean. Great spot for lunch. read more

I absolutely love cava it's a great fast casual restaurant. The ingredients usually taste pretty fresh not matter what time I go. I love the honey harissa chicken and loafing up on the veggies. Service is always friendly and inviting as well. Tip: mix any of their signature drinks with lemonade and it's amazinggg read more

CAVA - Honey Harissa Chicken Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I eat Cava a lot and every time I come the staff is nice, customer service is amazing the restaurant is always clean. The food is fresh and delicious. Jamal is just one of the kind and very customer friendly people that work here. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for good fresh Mediterranean food. read more

Cava Cava Cava The first salad joint that makes my mouth water. I crave it. It gives me hope lol. Just came off a walk and forgot to bring protein. I ended up shakey and needed good food quick. Thank goodness there's a Mediterranean salad nearby... CAVA!!! Genius. I choose to build my own bowl every time, just for the thrill of all the healthy and flavorful ingredients. I can't say much more because I'm typing in between fork fills! They of course have an app. Good parking. Great location. I love that they're throughout the US. T It's tastes even better than it looks. read more

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We had a great visit today at the Chesapeake Cava. Great service and probably the cleanest Cava in the area. Thank you

food is always fresh and seasoned well, my definite go-to for a post-workout meal. can't go wrong with a greens and grains combo w/ chicken as a main protein. add whatever mediterranean veggies and dressing you like plus the pita for a good crunch. it's an excellent meal! the people behind the counter, i cannot forget about them. they're not stingy with the servings, but nor are they giving a surplus amount. so overall they're fair. the restaurant in itself is actually very clean and welcoming. from tables seating one person to a fair group of students or a small family. everyone is there having a great time with great food! my only recommendation, get there before the food runs out, typically an hour before they close. read more

Great Service and delicious bowls. I've eaten here at least 3 times a week. Never disappointed, especially the with the Greenbrier location. read more

CAVA - Greek Bowl with Pita Chips - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Came out here being curious and left crazy full. This place is like Mezeh but for a different focus. They make wraps and bowls and serve very wholesome food that allows your brain (and belly) go wild. I can truly say I made the mistake of coming here hungry as my appetite got the best of me. I basically asked for the kitchen sink... and got it. And of course, ate it all. However, to be fair, it was VERY good. My wife and daughter really liked what they had and had nothing but great things to say about quality of the food and the overall construction. My only 'umph' is that I swear the employees acted like they were in a dungeon. Not very hospitable.. but did their jobs in making the food. It wasn't a negative experience, however, if the food weren't as amazing as it was, it would seriously dampened the overall feel and experience of our visit. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 3 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio read more

I absolutely LOVE Cava! Our family has had several experiences here via app ordering and curbside pickup. Cava occupies the former Zoe's spot off Eden Way behind the Target shopping center. They have a couple of spots dedicated to online orders for curbside pickup, which is so nice. We've ordered 3 times now and each time the person coming to the car was super kind and, of course, wearing a mask. What I love the most about Cava is that, for each entree - grain bowl, salad, pita - they offer unlimited toppings. Spreads and dips are limited but you still get 3 (woah!). I've tried both the grilled chicken and harissa honey chicken. Both are so flavorful! Hubby has tried the lamb as well with rave reviews. The portions have been excellent as well. There's usually enough for me to make a 2nd meal of the leftovers, so the value is really good for the price. Glad to see they've replaced Zoe's with something I like even more! It's a new go-to for our family. read more

CAVA - Greens and grains bowl with grilled chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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CAVA, I was upset when Zoe's Kitchen closed down (only to find out y'all joined teams!), but you have not let me down since opening up. Delicious Greek/Mediterranean food with dips, spreads and sauces all made fresh on a daily bases in small batches, all vegetarian AND low in fat and sodium - who said free of additives and preservatives!? Cava did!? Nice. Healthy and tasty. Double victory. One word that comes to mind when I think of Cava is consistency. Each time the food has been full of flavor, delicious, with fresh ingredients and always presentable. Order through the app or make an online order and write the make and color of your vehicle, pull up in the 10minute parking spots located outside at your pick up time, call the number provided and they'll bring it straight out to you with a smile! Give Cava a try if you haven't; healthy and super tasty! 014/2020 read more

CAVA - Curbside pick up! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

First time trying this place and lord have mercy was it delicious. I mean...where the heck has this hidden gem been? Or am I just out of the loop. Only reason I seen this place is because my wife drinks boba next door. So I said "wth." The chicken was cooked so beautifully & the spices were just right! I'm a fan. Oh wait! That cucumber tea!!!! Y'all better stop playin with me!!! That tea had me catching the Holy Ghost in the car! I'm sitting outside writing this review about to walk in....Sort of an addict now. read more

CAVA - Lawd Have Mercy - Mediterranean Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Awesome lite food that is filling and healthy. Chill ambiance and service. Wish they had this closer to me in NJ

I absolutely love Cava. The food is so fresh and delicious. I like the variety of selections and am addicted to their garlic dressing. I always enjoy my food because it is consistently prepared and fresh. The space is clean and the staff is polite and courteous. I hope they open a location closer to my home. read more

Sammy the manager is asleep at the wheel. We waited in a long line to be told they don't have pita chips ( which is included in an order) No sign or anything to warn people waiting in that long line. read more