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CAVA

3.8 (55 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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My salad!!! Sooo good!
Jason W.

Don't let the outside appearance deter you from coming inside this very welcoming restaurant! Cava was my staple lunch spot in California and I'm stoked there's one here in Columbia! The staff were super nice and the place was clean. Food was fresh and prepped. Drinks were all full and ice cold! If you've never been to Cava, it's like a Mediterranean Salad cuisine spot. Great for meetings, lunch dates, or pick up to go! You won't be disappointed, if they keep the standards as high as they are today when I visited. Can't wait to come back!

Greens + Grains Bowl & Blueberry Lavender
Allie G.

CAVA has become my favorite go-to for lunch! I typically place my order through their app to save time and pick it up from the shelves by the counter. They do have signature bowls and pitas, but I prefer to make my own. The Harissa Honey Chicken, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, and Braised Lamb are all SO tasty and flavorful. The veggies are always crunchy and fresh, and the selection of dips and sauces is fantastic. For drinks, I'm obsessed with their Blueberry Lavender drink, but the Cucumber Mint Lime is also delicious and refreshing. Their rewards program is also pretty good if you visit often. Overall, great for a healthy but filling lunch - will continue to return!

One bowl is a Chicken and the other is lamb
Melinda P.

I have visited this location three times and each time I visited the service is always excellent. The server/cashier always pleasant and patient and they give you your money worth. Now the smell in building was not pleasant, I almost walked out because it smelled horrible. I am not sure how that table ate inside. My food was fresh and delicious. Now I will never visit that location on Gervais Street again.

Strawberry Citrus juice, Build Your Own Bowl
Tracy D.

We're visiting from out of town and the food is excellent! Upon entering there's a good amount of seating with great music, the workers were kind and patient when we were ordering, and there are many choices available to build your own bowl or pita wrap! The food is fresh and tasty, and I'm currently trying to take breaks in between eating so I don't inhale my food right away Definitely would return should I find myself in this area again!

Spicy Chicken & Avocado Pita with Pita Chips.
Desiree R.

Advice, ditch Chipotle and head over to Cava. Delicious ingredients and decent portion sizes. The pitas are big enough to easily feed two and the pita chips are delicious if you're a salt lover like I am.

Della L.

After hearing so many great things about Cava I had to try it out for myself. Let's just say it didn't disappoint! Everything from customer service, cleanliness, knowledge of menu, nutritious options and taste! The staff was so welcoming and really nice! The red pepper hummus and the fried pita were spectacular! The lamb meatballs literally melt in your mouth and were full of flavor! I loved everything about Cava and I'll definitely be back!

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3 years ago

Food food food and more food. Staff could smile but they are very cordial. Food food We enjoy going there

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3 years ago

Yeah I don't know why anyone would pay 15 bucks for a pita with chicken and hummus but a smart person sure as hell wouldn't

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3 years ago

Food is incredible! Such a fun concept and everything tastes so fresh. My new favorite place!

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3 years ago

Thank you Jacob and Brandon for help me with meal options tonight. Very helpful and food was great as always. Cava Forest Dr

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Arabesque

Arabesque

4.1(270 reviews)
2.6 mi
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This was an excellent dining experience, as we recently visited this Lebanese restaurant. It is…read moreconveniently located on Devine street in Columbia, SC and they have a private parking lot it is a popular restaurant, so parking can be challenging. There is also available street parking as well. Upon entering this restaurant, we were quickly seated and greeted by a very professional staff member. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Their menu offers plenty of delicious entrees, and they also have daily specials. We placed our order after checking out their menu, and we truly enjoyed everything we tasted. I'm positive that we will return for another visit soon, and I'd strongly recommend this restaurant for friends and family members.

Came here after my run one night and man was I pleasantly surprised!…read more First, the atmosphere was absolutely great. It's a super chill vibe with dim lighting and not a ton of busyness. The seating was comfortable, had tons of cushions so it was definitely a vibe. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. Came to the table the right amount of times and was pleasant as anyone can ever be. The food was on point! The gyro meat was seasoned to perfection. I opted to swap the rice out for their veggies and it was a great call. There were bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in there which complimented the meat perfectly. Their tzatziki is homemade and the perfect contrast to the dish. I'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner soon!

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Arabesque - Lamb Chops with Lebanese Green beans and mixed vegetables

Lamb Chops with Lebanese Green beans and mixed vegetables

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Sahara On Main - Weekly specials are on point!

Sahara On Main

4.3(118 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I think one of the best Mediterranean restaurants Columbia has to offer. I've been a frequent diner…read moreof this place for years while I resided downtown, but now that I'm a little ways out, it's a treat to dine here, but still really enjoy their food nonetheless. I've always gone with and recommend the chicken kebab. It comes with about 4-5 pieces of grilled chicken, yellow rice, vegetables, and side of tzatziki sauce. The grilled flavor of the chicken just mixes so well with the rice, so having that clean "chicken & rice" meal while maintaining the awesome flavors. The menu is pretty diverse, despite Mediterranean being their speciality. They offer other American dishes like burgers or even pizza; never tried them though, but options are there to diversify. Right now due to Ramadan, their hours are adjusted for dining in, so they stop seating people around 7:30pm. To go orders are the only option; not a big deal for me though. I highly recommend people to try this place out if they haven't; seriously a solid 4 star dining establishment!

The lamb was juicy, spiced beautifully, and crispy on the outside. The pita was as large as a pizza…read moreand covered with herbs. The owner brought me something to try that he was eating for dinner, and I don't remember what it was, but it was made with quinoa and was a bit spicy! Whatever it was, it was delicious... Since I came in by myself, and it was an "off hour," the owner spoke with me about all kinds of things going on in the restaurant and what was coming up in the future, including that they are adding Indian food! He was charming, sweet, and very nice! He really made my day! The food is delicious, and the staff are very sweet... Excellent dinner experience!

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Sahara On Main - Parking for the custom.

Parking for the custom.

Sahara On Main - Baklava is a Middle‑Eastern dessert. It is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts...

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Baklava is a Middle‑Eastern dessert. It is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts...

Di Prato's

Di Prato's

4.5(388 reviews)
3.8 mi
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I was not too impressed with my trip to DiPratos, which was disappointing because it had been…read morerecommended to me by several different people, and I was excited to try it out. I came in a few minutes after 10:00 a.m., the time they open, and while I don't expect a restaurant to be in tip-top shape the second they open, they did not seem at all ready for the day or to accept customers. I stood at the front for a few awkward moments before asking one of the hostesses if I was supposed to seat myself, when she replied "oh no, I'll seat you", and then led me to one of the nearby tables. Somewhat grossly, the tablecloth on the table I was seated at was covered with coffee stains from previous guests, which was kind of unsettling. I then asked for a cup of coffee, and was told that there wasn't any ready, and that I would need to wait a few minutes. Again, not a huge deal, but I would expect a breakfast restaurant to have some coffee ready by the time that they open. Second, when perusing the menu, I was not particularly impressed by their "limited breakfast" options, nor anything on their regular menu. I decided to go with a simple hot dog, and substituted the offered sides with an order of French fries, which ridiculously cost me almost $4 extra. In addition, my hot dog was fine, but nothing exceptional, and definitely not better than one I could've gotten at Costco for a markedly cheaper price. The one (1) bright spot was that the fries were very good, and of higher quality than most other fries I've gotten at similar restaurants. Finally, my server was nice enough, but a little rough around the edges and not overly attentive. In addition, the ambiance was pretty basic, with nothing about it that really stuck out. All-in-all, I wouldn't be adverse to returning to DiPratos on a Saturday or Sunday to try their breakfast menu, but I won't be coming back during the week, and wouldn't really recommend that anybody else do so either.

I've only tasted their pimento cheese at the festival and the original is phenomenal! I'd purchase…read moreagain. Friendly staff! I'd definitely check out their restaurant/deli soon!

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Di Prato's - Corn Beef Reuben with potato salad

Corn Beef Reuben with potato salad

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