Good food. Nice staff. I love Mediterranean and vegetarian food and this hit the spot! I ordered online and they were having troubles with their system so when I got there, there was no order for me. They were very apologetic and offered me a free drink while I waited, how sweet. I ordered the greens and grains bowl with falafel...yum! I will definitely be back. Fyi the parking lot there is horrible, there is also a chipolte, cosi and other establishments in the same area which gets really crowded. Do your self a favor and park on the far side and walk over to avoid getting hit! read more

CAVA - Kale something drink...love. - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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My first experience here was amazing! Made a grains and salad bowl with the meatballs and tons of fixings. The meatballs paired well with all the sauces and all the ingredients were fresh and tasty! It was a bit on the pricey side but the quantity of food given made up for this. I also got a cup for the homemade lemonade and mixed their vanilla with watermelon and it was perfect. I wish there was a location closer to me because this is the perfect lunch option and it doesn't weigh you down! read more

This is by probably my favorite restaurant so far in the Columbia area. Every time my boyfriend and I decide to get dinner out, we toss around a few options but there is inevitably no question that Cava is our first choice. I have many food allergies so eating out is typically pretty difficult for me and Cava has been a breath of fresh air...and delightfully fresh food! Not only is their food absolutely delicious, it is also healthy and they have tons of options for a well balanced meal. Specifically, the spicy lamb meatballs and strawberry mint tea are fantastic. After a long day at work, going to Cava totally makes my day and I don't think I'll get sick of it for quite a while. Lol I could literally eat here every single day. The staff is wonderful as well, and I think this might be the first place I will frequent that I actually end up being able to say "I'll have my regular!" If you haven't been yet, GO! It's like a Mediterranean Chipotle but 10x better. :D read more

YES, YES, YES! Fresh Mediterranean fast food and the execution is utter perfection. All the sauces and toppings your heart could hope for at the speed of light (okay, maybe not so much during the lunch rush) and for a decent price. I was also gushing over the different types of drinks they offered. From natural sodas, to very unique flavor combinations for lemonade, tea and such...there really was a little of something for everyone. I literally loved everything about this place. A new workday lunch go-to. Have you haven't tried it yet, you definitely should. read more

I LOVE CAVA! It's a great place to grab a meal for under $10 that's healthy and will fill you up. The best part is the different flavors they have so your meal can taste different. It's not like Chipotle where it always tastes the same no matter what you get. The falafels are so amazing I've never had the meat and I'm not even a vegetarian. read more

The lack of visible signage is a big problem here. There are small signs behind the glass where the food is, but they are constantly blocked by the customer ahead of you in line. It would be beneficial for the restaurant to install a large overhead sign listing the various options next to the sign that tells you the process in which to order your food. read more

CAVA is fantastic! A nice Mediterranean build your own location with fresh ingredients and a friendly staff. The location has good parking and there are plenty of seats. Get there early because lunch time gets crazy busy! read more

If you are looking for a mediterranean chipotle then this the perfect place for you. I love their sauces especially Harissa. Tried their spicy lamb and it was great. Definitely visit this place if you are a fan of mediterranean food. read more

Cava always delivers! I eat clean and this place gives me an easy and delicious meal. If you love exotic 'fast food' in a middle eastern format, you will love Cava. I have been buying Cava products at health food stores for years. I predict this place will not only succeed but expand to many locations. I live in Florida now and really miss Cava restaurant and Cava products. When home in MD, I go to Cava as often as possible. read more

I received a review alert this morning. And decided to try something different for a change. And I'm glad I did! I ask a friend to join me for lunch. And we so both enjoyed our meal! The staff was very friendly and professional. It was our first time trying the menu and they coach us through it all the way to the cashier! The food was absolutely delicious and the drink's were too! #reasonableprices #greatfood #willgoagain #goodfavoredfood read more

Cava definitely exceeded my expectations. The menu can be a bit overwhelming because of all the options available, so I checked out the menu online before visiting. I made sure to get there early (before noon) to avoid the lunch rush and was in and out in 5 minutes. I ordered the greens and grains bowl with the spicy lamb; I selected various toppings not knowing how the flavors would meld together but I was very happy with all of my selections. The servings are very generous; I love to eat and the bowl had me absolutely stuffed and I had no room for dinner. The icing on the cake was the incredible service; the cashier was extremely friendly and was very accommodating when I requested an additional topping that I forgot to ask for. read more

This is the Mediterranean Chipotle! But even better!! Everything is so healthy and fresh!! I loved it and it will become a staple!!

Been here a few times and have enjoyed it each time. It's healthy and fresh and everything seems cooked properly as in not overdone or just sitting under a heat lamp. I've also never had trouble with the online ordering which is saying a lot! But I do recommend ordering online otherwise you'll get stuck in a line. The parking lot there is also not the best bc it's also right by a chipotle. read more

If you want something quick and healthy this is the best place in Columbia. I love all the juices they have like turmeric ginger lime and mint strawberry. Very vegan/vegetarian friendly. read more

Healthy, fresh flavors. The harissa was particularly delicious, spicy, but not overpowering. Be careful with composition, because some of the components are quite salty. The spicy lamb meatballs were good. read more

Just went in the other day and the service was shocking to me. I've been in the food and restaurant business for a while and have never treated someone like how I was treated. As I'm finishing up my order at he counter, I ask for lettuce and the lady goes "no more lettuce" while I could clearly see the stack of lettuce in front of me. I tell her that I see the lettuce right in front of me and she goes "oh this?" Yes THAT...that lettuce right in front of us. I ask her for the vinaigrette dressing and she quickly spray it's everywhere, as if she has better things to do. Mind you, I was the only one in line at the time. As I'm cashing out, she starts walking away and gets on her phone. Overall, food is very very good but the service could deff improve. read more

Fantastic place! My favorite restaurant right now. Healthy food at a fair price. I love it.

Staff was very patient and helpful when I was designing my order, manager Sierra was especially welcoming and displayed great customer service. Staff were all emphasizing public safety by wearing Face masks and reminding customers to maintain a 6 feet distance. Food was sensational. 10/10 experience, will be coming back. read more

Never been here figured I would try. Got the mini pitas. When I sat down it was really messy and it was everywhere but I was hungry and it was absolutely delicious. Loved the lamb meatballs, the falafel was good to but the lamb is to die. I'll be back, read more

With the app allowing me to order ahead and just sneak in to pick up at the front of the line, this is my go-to for a quick dinner. It is fresh, simple, delicious food. I love how many choices of dips and veggies you get, and the drinks are really interesting too. Meatballs, crazy feta, and carrot ginger juice are the standouts for me. read more

Cava Grill located in Columbia, MD is a casual Mediterranean and Greek restaurant dishing up healthy salads, pitas, bowls, and more! Cava Grill uses local ingredients filled with flavor, color, and spice! I usually always get a salad but it's filled with so much flavor and spice from fresh and wholesome ingredients I just can't stray away. Ty always gets a grain bowl with lots of different options - safe to say he's addicted as well. Find out what we order and read the full review at http://www.munchingtheglobe.com/cava-grill-columbia-md/ read more

CAVA - Supergreen salad and grain bowl with chicken - read the full review at munchingtheglobe.com - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This is my favorite Cava location so far. Sure the food is good at all of them, but service and cleanliness are the best. When I ask for "a little" of a topping they actually listen read more

Honestly not worth the hype at all... I haven't been here in awhile and I used to be a frequent customer but today just gave me a reminder why I stopped coming here.. the food sucks it's just meh ok I can honestly make better food at home. Will never ever go back to cava. read more

First time I've ever tried this restaurant and I couldn't be happier. I walked in and was greeted. The employees were cleaning the tables and floors- always a good sign during COVID. I had NO CLUE how to order or what to get and the server walked me through the entire process asking questions and giving me recommendations. I wish I could've tipped because he definitely deserved it. Thank you for being kind and patient. Amazing food and customer service. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in this morning for takeout lunch. Service was excellent, and the food delicious. I will always return to this CAVA

New in Maryland, I found this place through yelp. I was delighted with their food. I went there with no expectations and was very impressed with their service, helpful hints and suggestions. Terry, asked if it was my first time and after I said yes, he walked me through the options. Asked what I liked and based on my answers he was making suggestions. Good food, good price, great variety of fresh juices. I will definitely go back and I will get some of their sauces to go as well. read more

Great place special wen i started my 7 days strict diet. I was looking for row mix greens with veggies, Plus this nice and happy man ( Estevan Vazquez) took my order and explained very well. Servers look great store looks clean...... ( little to cold) read more

Best fast food place in the area! Big portion reasonable price!!! It was very crowded tho! We waited for almost 25 minutes to pass the line.

Love this place! I tried it for the first time last Friday and have found my new lunch spot. The set up is something like Chipotle so you can customize your meal. The options are rather tasty and there is a nice selection To make your meal one of a kind each time. I like that it's also healthy considering the other fast food options in the area. They have a variety of drink options which are different from your typical fountain drinks and good as well. The staff is friendly and the lines are relatively short (for now lol). Please check it out you won't be disappointed! read more

I am such a huge CAVA fan. I could eat there every single day. It's so amazing! The only reason I am giving this one 4 stars is the staff. They are never friendly. I would rate the staff a ZERO. They are always rolling their eyes and making commenthen e to each other. Love the food. read more

Holy moly- this is delicious, healthy, satisfying food. Kudos to whoever was like, "I'm gonna make a Mediterranean Nalley Fresh, chipotle." Way to go- pure genius. Love it! I got the falafel and the salad mix that had the Brussel sprouts. There's a bunch of awesome dips and shiz too. I will definitely be coming back. I couldn't upload a picture because I shoved it in my pie hole so fast. read more

Great quality food at a reasonable price. The falafel was fresh and the side options were unique and tasty. Would definitely stop in for a fast casual bite again. read more

Awesome salads. I love this place. It was very filling and the pickled red onions were very good. I had my doubts so I told them to put them on the side. They were really good! read more

We like this place but personally I can't get used to thinking of my food choices in science terms; here you must choose a "protein" .... it is actually fine, I guess I am just weird and want a more enticing terminology applied to my meal ... read more

Mediterranean version of chipotle!!! They serve good portions of food! The food is prepared every day and the juices are everything!

Great food, greta staff. Discovered CAVA a few months ago, and have become a regular. Food is really well prepared on site and tasty, and the staff is really gracious. Portions are generous. Menu changes seasonally. The thing that impresses me most is that for a fast casual restaurant that the employees are really kind, and patient even in the face of long lines of people who need help navigating the system, are glued to their phone, or are just plain hungry. Nice job, hope they can keep it up! read more

If you have never been here try it out. They keep things high and tight up in here know what I mean? The perfect place to go in your jeans.

My sister raves about this place, so we gave it a try. We are NOT fans. I found it to be incredibly acidic - so much so that I had an upset stomach. It burned my mouth and I could only eat half of the dish. I appreciated that they had a lot of vegetarian choices, but maybe I chose the wrong items. It was pretty confusing and I felt rushed to make decisions (and while the staff was nice, although not overly friendly, they didn't know the names of some of the items and sauces). My husband felt that his dish was acidic and oily. I am glad I tried it, but I don't think I will be back. It just wasn't my type of food. read more

I stopped going b/c They stopped serving the braised beef but yet they have 3 kinds of meatballs... Lame. The beef was da bomb! Other than that it's good... read more

When CAVA first opened in Columbia last fall they were great. But by December they raised their prices and started having quality issues and now I seem to encounter an issue nearly every visit. Today the mini pitas were stale and they were out of romaine (supplier issue) and water (not promptly refilled when alerted). The last time there was no cous cous ("too busy to refill") or napkins (truck was coming next day). Before that the water pitcher was broken and they were out of knives (the plastic kind--come any time after ~11am and you can pretty much guarantee they're out of reusable bowls and metal silverware). The staff is nice but gets easily overwhelmed when traffic picks up. The food is good so I keep coming back hoping they iron out these problems, but I think I have to come to accept that they're the rule, not the exception. read more