Spotted a bright big restaurant a couple doors down from chipotle. I had to decide if I wanted to wait on the very long chipotle line or check out something different and healthy! Definitely a chipotle concept start off with rice or salad. The protein selection was very unique. Fresh flavorful items with unlimited toppings. My bowl started with spinach, lentils, harissa chicken a few toppings and the RED PEPPER HUMMUS. Hot harissa dressing to top it off. I would love to try the other yummy selections. Oh and definitely don't forget the pita bread. read more

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The food was amazing! I can't wait to go back again. But I would say as a first timer, it was really rushed! Low key intimidated by the fast-pace service but nothing bad about that though. I would make sure to look through the menu before going up. read more

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Ive been coming to this location since they opened, i've visited countless other locations but they don't compare. The food at this location is exceptional, its always hot and fresh. The servers always give great portions and are always very welcoming and customizeable. The service is great, the cashier and the other team are very friendly. The ambiance of the location is great, always clean and always a great up kept atmosphere. Overall a great restaurant with great experiences! read more

Listen up, I'll cut straight to the chase here: The food? Bussin. Very good and makes you feel good after. Service? Not bad, can't complain. They're fast and accurate so what more do you need? Also pretty sweet you can just keep piling ingredients into your bowl for that ***value***. All my cards on the table here: we were paid off with a brownie and cookie by an employee to write this review but I will take a good bribe any day of the week and the thoughts are 100% my own, believe it or not. Best, Top 0.01% Yelp reviewer read more

So went to this restaurant tonight to be treated like trash once again. After almost a year I thought I'd go back. Crazy the same racist lady who was ignorant to me a year ago is still working here. There was a Latina woman in front of me who asked for extra rice. She got extra rice and extra meat. They didn't charge her for the extras. The Latina worker was very exceptionally nice to this Latina. She gets to me and has a nasty attitude like last time. I still am polite to her. Yes mam. No mam. I ask for a little extra rice due to her only putting way less than the usual. She slams the rice into the bowl and speaks to her coworker in Spanish "It's the same dirty monkey from long time ago ". Mind you I'm clean cut , cologne on and dressed very clean . This is very disheartening that she would say another racist comment to me. I ask for the manager and he comes up and says he hears nothing and nobody is racist. Does nothing and walks off. My first complaint got me nowhere. So I will be sending a message to the VP, franchise owner and the media . If you are Black they will treat you harsh here. This is my last time going to this place . I didn't purchase anything tonight. I walked right out . I can see they don't care about racism . read more

The food is amazing and the staff are very friendly!! I always have quick service here with good portion sizes and leave happy every time. This is my go to spot! Richard is the best. read more

First time eating at one of these restaurants. It was a good experience. Arrived at the right time since the line was very long after sitting down to eat. This is one of those counter service type places. Similar to how you order at Chipotle but way better with options for your meal. The young man taking the initial part of the order was kind and patient enough to explain to this 1st timer how things work. The salad greens were fresh and all the other ingredients well prepared. Definitely would go here when looking for a moderately healthy quick meal option. read more

CAVA - Make your own bowl. Love they provide so many options and ways to customize - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This is one of my favorite casual carry out spots. This is basically a Mediterranean chipotle. My go to is: White rice, super greens, falafel, red pepper hummus, Tzatziki, pita crisps, hot peppers, feta, and tomatoes/onions and garlic dressing. The falafel is pretty good! The best thing is their red pepper hummus! Great flavor. They have a nice selection of craft sodas & juices. I like the strawberry citrus juice. Line is never too crazy either. Definitely worth a quick stop! read more

Tried to stick to cooking at home all week, but yeahhhh, that def didn't last. Figured I'd check out some options by Dobbin to see what struck my mood - promptly saw that large Cava sign and knew immediately. Hands down, the biggest brightest Cava location ever. I remember when veggie toppings used to be limited to a specific quantity, so that must mean I haven't been in awhile, because they're now unlimited! My order had to be the easiest ever: lil bit of everything please lol. Luckily the lid fit the bowl and I transported it back home no problem. The mish-mash of flavors was amazing, especially that red pepper harissa and eggplant. Always get that pita inside for extra dipping and scooping. read more

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Beautiful, clean, and minimalistic inside. The food lived up to the hype and the ingredients made me feel so healthy. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I want to have something a little bit healthier. Yes you pick your veggies you can choose from slider greens super greens mix or you can have Jess and baby spinach or other vegetables of your choice. And you can pick your grain out of lentils, brown rice, or white rice. Then you pick your protein. With a spicy lamb meatballs but you can choose beef meatballs or chicken as well yes as a couple other protein options that I cannot remember. You then top it off with the dressing of your choice. Over all a good option if you want something quick and not completely bad for you. You can customize your meal to suite your needs. read more

CAVA - Spicy Lamb Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Got a build your own bowl With falafel. The falafel and chips both smelled of overused oil. Kind of bittery taste that you get when the oil has not been replaced. read more

I thought this place was okay! It's one of those fast "chipotle" style places where you can order whatever ingredients but Mediterranean style! I got an assortment of veggies & potatoes on saffron basmati rice. It's a little pricey in comparison to other places I've been like this but it was still decent! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Good food and good service. Plenty of options to choose from and lots of variety. The Harissa is a must! Much better than Mezeh (though they're good too). Up to 3 spreads and unlimited toppings. If you want good mediterranean food this is the place! Took me back to when I was in the war in the Levant. The drinks are not your normal fountain sodas but much more flavorful. Prices are a bit high but reasonable compared to other restaurants with a similar model. read more

I love cava! It is a chain restaurant and they taste just like the other cavas! My personal fav is saffron rice+ arugula with roasted veggie+falafels. Never forget to order crispy pita even tho sometimes they come soggy. I always order online so don't know much about the staffs but my food comes packed almost always fine. Overall satisfied and will definitely order soon again. read more

Service was bad. The employees didn't greet me or ask me what I would like. They just look at you...it's weird.

I love Mediterranean food, but I had not found a place where if you felt that flavor that makes all your emotions explode, it could say a lot but this is my first time here and I am very happy to have shared a lunch time with my friends. I recommend it % Service 100% read more

I have visited this location multiple times recently and it is quick to get my food and get back on the road. Today I went in around 1pm and everything was pretty quick even though there was a little bit of a line. I would highly recommend Cava if you are in the area or looking for something healthy to eat. read more

Great fresh food Great portion sizes and great selection would come back for lunch everyday if I could

This location is right next to some great eats. I enjoy this locations vibe. What can I say, it's a great location to meet friends and enjoy great food. The lentil Avocado bowl was refreshingly good! I wanted to take a break from eating meat, and this served as a nice foodie vacation from the regular. The pineapple apple drink was amazing! Worth a refill. Don't sleep on the Whisked Cookies. Treat yourself! read more

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**3.5 stars** I've had Cava in NYC a few times and remember it tasting and providing a different experience than Chipotle... but this location, it totally felt like and tasted like Chipotle minus the salsa. Don't know why. Also as some people pointed out they're kind of stingy with the serving sizes. read more

Great food service. Had an issue with the POS system but the situation was handled. I frequent this location on regular basis. The staff went above and beyond. This issue didn't rain on my parade, I will be back. read more

Okay, so it is extremely rare that I give a chain restaurant 5 stars, but I think this place deserves it. It deserves it so much that I am taking the time out to write the review while I'm here (usually I wait until I have time but this time I made time :-)! Anyways, I think I'm a little late to the CAVA train, but in this case, I say better late than never. If you haven't given this place a try, come aboard! If you like places that give you plenty of options that work well together in a bowl (i.e., Chipotle, Qdoba, etc.), then you'll like this Mediterranean spin! It's set up similarly, but with more space and, IMO, healthier options. I ordered the Greens + Grains bowl with brown basmati rice; super greens (kale, broccoli, Brussels spouts); three different dips: tzatziki, original hummus and eggplant + red pepper, diced cucumbers, tomato + onion; and topped it off with a little pickled onions and feta cheese. Yummy! I also got two salad dressing options on the side: Greek vinaigrette and green harissa (just a hint of spice). Oh, and don't forget the pita bread on the side. It's perfect to dip in the hummus. Let me just tell you that the flavor profile of this bowl was out of this world amazing! Also, it is beyond filling. I think I'm going to save the rest for dinner. I just found one of my new, fav chain restaurants. read more

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Cava!!! I love this eatery. It's like a Mediterranean Chipotle but better. I stopped eating Chipotle over a year ago and will not be back. I feel in love with Cava, which is 2 doors down in Dobbin Center. The options are plentiful. If you've been thinking about going to Cava, think no more. Just walk in...you will be glad that you did. read more

CAVA - Rice bowl with veggies! Yummy!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I finally popped my CAVA cherry! After hearing so much about it, I was glad to finally have the chance to give it a try. I happened to be in the area for a work training and when lunch time hit, I changed my initial plan to go to Wegmans and hit up CAVA. For starters, if you come at lunch time, expect a long line. At first, I didn't see this as a big deal since I've seen lines to the door at Chipotle and we were out of there fairly quickly. This line, however, didn't move as quickly as I would've liked and some people even got out of line and left. I felt stuck because I had a limited amount of time and didn't have time to find another place to get lunch at this point. Other than the crazy line, the service was great and friendly and the food was tasty. I got a rice bowl with chicken and plenty of toppings. I also enjoyed the watermelon mint juice and look forward to trying some of the other juices that they have. read more

Good service, tasty food. When I've dined at this location, the workers have been very polite and efficient. Typically I order to-go but dined in with a friend for the first time on my last visit. We came around 4PM on a Thursday - post-lunch, pre-dinner, so there was barely anyone there - it was nice and quiet and made for a good spot to have a relaxing meal. I have to ding them one star for cleanliness. The table we wanted was covered in crumbs and we had to wipe it table down ourselves. Pretty unacceptable, especially because it wasn't busy, so there was downtime for an employee to come by and ensure the tables were clean. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant and this location. Tip: Mix 1/3 of the Strawberry Citrus Drink with 2/3 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade for a delicious strawberry lemonade! read more

CAVA - Grain bowls, mini pitas, root beer, and strawberry lemonade (1/3 strawberry citrus, 2/3 lemonade) - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Was in the neighborhood looking for a fast bite. Placed my ordered via app for curbside pickup. Order was brought out promptly; food tasted fresh. Would return to this location. read more

CAVA - Falafel grain bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This is an honest review on a dinner I had there last night. First off, I was surprised that their menu only had about seven or eight offerings. The one I chose was avocado chicken dish ........ first of all the greens that they used were terrible. I'm not sure what type of lettuce greens were used, but they were bitter and hard and not tasty at all, they also included cut up raw brussels sprouts, which I couldn't even eat because they were so tough. I think I got maybe four or five pieces of chicken the rice was dry, as I walked through the line to insert the ingredients I noticed there was 5-6 immigrant women working this section, NONE of which spoke any English. Really......???? WTF...... I did ask for some extra tzatziki sauce, which was an uplift of $1.00 for a TEASPOON, and as I moved down the line, the main thing of the dish which was avocado they forgot to put in. Wtf..... I had to ask for the avocado to be put in since that was the main topping for the dish. Basically it was just ridiculous and not tasty and expensive as hell. My somewhat small bowl cost me $16.50 and I wish I had a chance again I would gladly go to chipotle next-door or across the street to Nalley fresh which I think is five times better than this CAVA store. read more

I love this place! It almost feels like a healthier mediterranean version of chipotle? Food was great! I actually love the veggie option and also love the crazy feta, rice, greens, and hummus. I almost feel like you can't go wrong. It's really exciting to find a vegetarian meal that fills me up and isn't insanely expensive. I'm not incredibly impressed with the indoor atmosphere but its specious and open and does the job just fine! Service has always been great. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The novelty is starting to wear off. Where do I even begin with the issues that I have experienced recently? No romaine, out of pitas, 10+ minute wait on falafel, out of half of the toppings and "too busy" to refill, juice machines low or out of juice, rude workers... My visit on Thursday 5/11 took the cake. I typically order online to avoid the lunch rush and have only had a problem once or twice (they were out of brown rice and had to give me the other rice instead, no biggie). Well, I ordered online last Thursday, two greens and grains bowls with falafel and one drink. I looked in my bag before leaving and the bowls looked great and I had my two pitas. I drove 30 minutes home, sat down to eat after a long day, and was beyond annoyed when my bowl had NO falafel on it! How did they manage to put falafel on only one bowl? I'm hangry and just spent +$20 on lunch... my husband felt bad and gave me two of his falafel, but then his bowl wasn't as filling for him. MEH. I called Cava not once, not twice, but three times that afternoon with no answer. I then emailed on the website and expressed how dissatisfied I was with my experience.... here we are a week later with no response and the people working at the actual store still don't pick up the phone. I wasn't expecting anything out of it, just an awareness that things have been lacking and I feel ripped off as a customer. Bye, Cava. read more

The food is great but the servers are so rude and they rush you! You feel like something in an assembly line..felt so rushed! Geez, slow down and have a little patience and friendliness with your customers! read more

I LOVE CAVA. It's Mediterranean chipotle, essentially. This location is easy to find, but parking can be busy at times. Service is always friendly, tables are clean, and there is ample seating. I definitely like this build-a-bowl Cava better than the tapas-style Cava. I always get a half greens/grains bowl with chicken and falafel. Hint: don't forget your free pita! read more

Best location in DMV area. Restaurant is always clean and line moves fast even when long .

Excellent fresh salads built to your liking. Great for a fulfilling lunch. Can get pricing but worth the freshness.

I didn't really have a go-to lunch spot until now but this is my new favorite place. Have you seen the fresh juice selection? That's enough to sell me on Cava. It's set up like Chipotle but in my opinion way better because there's way more options for toppings. They don't seem that generous with the toppings but I guess they can't just be giving away their profit. I had the kids meal and that was more than enough for me not to be stuffed. You can study the menu beforehand so it's not so overwhelming when you get in line. The juice is winners! read more

CAVA - Kids meal is only $6.10 including tax and the perfect mini pita and amazing organic juice lunch for me! - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I only go here because my daughter loves Cava and doesn't have one at school. But after last night's (11/26) experience I don't think I'll be visiting again. We arrived at 815pm and they do not close at 10:30pm. They were already cleaning the stations as if they were closing. As we were ordering the young lady behind the toppings was quite impatient and rolled her eyes as if we were taking to long choosing our toppings. Then as we were sitting trying to eat another employee comes along spraying disinfectant on the tables and chairs on both sides of us. The community table had people sitting at both ends and she went over and started cleaning in between them. Both families looked at her and she just continued to clean. When people are eating in your establishment let them enjoy their meal instead of coming up on them to clean because you want to go home for the day. Other patrons were coming in asking if they were still open because two hours prior to closing they were shutting things down! read more

I like to think of this place as a Chipotle with a Mediterranean twist. They have a lot of options to pick from. I would recommend you read the menu and have an idea of what you want because the servers try to move you through the line quickly. The food was fine nothing to rave about and my rice was undercooked but the variety of juices they have are awesome. They give you a cup so you can pour your own which allows you to try more than one juice. I had the carrot, ginger, and lemon juice then I had the lime and strawberry. Great for a quick bite to eat. read more

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Great alternative to Chipotle! The menu is full of healthy and flavorful options. They have greens, grains or both as their base and then add a meat and veggies and dressing and you will definitely be full! I love their spicy meatballs. And the crazy feta is a must! If you like spicy, try the Harissa. The sodas and juices here can't be beat. Even the water is flavored with lemon and mint. read more

CAVA - Greens and grains bowl with spicy meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Chipotle meets Mediterranean, Cava is an assembly line of pastas and pitas and salads where you pick your base, pick your protein and then pick your toppings as you move down the line of preparation. It's all very fresh and it's quite tasty. I enjoyed mine thoroughly. Nice clean restaurant with high ceilings, lots of glass to see what's going on with the food, and light wood tones that give off a feeling of "fresh" and "clean." The queue can get a little long during the rush hour, but once the rush is over, it's very quick. read more

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I've only been to Cava once, but I love it so much already! It reminds me of a Mediterranean Chipotle, where you can personalize your meal with a variety of toppings. I went for the Grain Bowl with saffron basmati rice and grilled meatballs. It was so good, but I wish they gave more meatballs because I think I only got four. I absolutely love how they have compost bin and compostable utensils too. Such a great way to help our environment! I wish there was another location closer to me because I would definitely go there at least once a week, but I will definitely return whenever I'm in the Columbia area. read more