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CAVA

3.9 (59 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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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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All good.........pleasant employees, will return.....................and the facility was clean.....spotless.................

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

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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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Surcheros

Surcheros

4.2(19 reviews)
0.4 mi

Surcheros is a Chipotle-style spot that features a fresh take on Tex-Mex that you really need to…read morecheck out. They are a fast-casual spot (think Chipotle) where you walk in and order your food. The food is made right in front of you as you order, so you know it's fresh! They have all the standard fixes with a few twists. One major twist that's unique to this spot is that they will grill the veggies in their signature vinaigrette before they throw it on your meal. I also tried their queso and chips, and I have to say they got some awesome queso and salsa. Price-wise, they are in line with what you'd expect. I ordered their Loaded Chicken Bowl with chips, queso, and a water cup for around $15. My bowl had black beans, southwest rice, chicken, grilled corn, jalapeños, and their chipotle ranch. The restaurant itself is cozy and clean, and happens to be located in the plaza next to Lowes Foods on Forest Drive. I really dig this spot and think it's a great addition to the food scene. I plan on returning any time I want that fast-casual Tex-Mex experience.

I found this restaurant tucked into a little shopping area near where I work. The menu is fresh mix…read moreand you are able to choose the items and toppings that you want to have on your tacos, bowl, burritos, etc. They have a fine variety of fresh lettuce, rice, beans, and a selection of proteins. Chips and salsa come with your order, but you can also ask for hot melted queso. The food is very fresh and flavorful! It is a great choice for lunch or a healthy dinner.

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Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza

Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza

4.1(396 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Tazza is always the place for my friends and I on Saturdays. We were celebrating my friends…read morebirthday and she didn't drink alcohol. The bar made her a drink with coconut and pineapple. It tasted so good we all got one for $6.50. Folks sitting beside us got the chicken burrito and it looked so good we tried it. It's now my favorite brunch item from

Booked a last minute reservation on resy for a table of 4 and was seated immediately. We had the…read morepleasure of getting Rachel as our server. Rachel was quick, witty and so sweet and had a way with the kiddos my daughter loved her. We started off with the cast iron goat cheese as the appetizer- solid and even the kids loved it. For our main course my daughter went with the grilled cheese from the kids menu that came with fries and a coke, my son just got a burger with everything but tomato from the regular menu and devoured the entire plate, I was torn between the Mediterranean bowl or the Baja bowl however Rachel recommended the honey harissa bowl with a crab cake and let me tell you it was amazing! Literally tasted so fresh and delicious, my husband was going to go with the steak however they unfortunately were out so he went with his second choice which was the creole shrimp and grits which he cleared the plate but that too was sooo delicious. All in all this place was a solid 5 stars all the way around from, service to atmosphere and flavor and just the freshness of the ingredients they use here. We live just 10 minutes away so I'll definitely be back.

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Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza - Spicy Sausage and Black Pepper Honey Pizza, Scallops and Brick Oven Brussels Sprouts

Spicy Sausage and Black Pepper Honey Pizza, Scallops and Brick Oven Brussels Sprouts

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Madrigal - Grilled octopus

Madrigal

4.6(55 reviews)
4.2 mi•Downtown

Oh my - sensational. Went tonight for my birthday. The last 2 birthdays were celebrated at Halls…read moreand DiVino Rosso, both of which were extremely disappointing. But not Madrigal. The food is simply incredible. My husband had the Caesar Salad and the Boeuf Bourguignon. I had the Burrata Caprese Salad and the Rousseau Pizza. He gave me a shocked look when I went for the Pizza, but I'm not sure it's fair to call it pizza. Let's just say heaven on a crust! And I'm ready to go back and have the Boeuf. For dessert, we took the advice of our server and ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. Wow! (Pictured is the portion we brought home.) I'm a good cook, so when eating out, I expect to have a meal that surpasses my skills. And this most certainly did. The presentation was excellent. I don't give the ambiance a 10, but that's so secondary to the meal I just enjoyed. Thank you to Chef Emma and team!

I decided to try the grilled octopus appetizer. It was very tasty. The octopus was perfectly tender…read moreand had great flavor from the grill. The Romesco sauce was just ok though. There was also a nice roasted red pepper and black olive salad that came with it. My only criticism is that I felt like the portion of octopus was small for $21. Then I decided to try the Boeuf bourguignon. This was definitely comfort food. A very tasty beef stew, but a bit different recipe than I'm used to for this dish. Theirs has potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. But the broth tastes like they might also use a touch of tomato paste. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, it was tasty and the thick broth was yummy on the piece of crusty bread it was served with. I'm tempted to come back and order the entree size of the octopus for $32 and see what the portion size is. Service was excellent. Very attentive.

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Mediterranean Tea Room

Mediterranean Tea Room

4.4(104 reviews)
2.9 mi•Shandon
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For years I've heard my sister rave about her absolute favorite restaurant and in Columbia. And…read moreafter years of never being able to catch the Mediterranean Tea Room during its open hours the day finally came to see if the hype was worth it. And update: it totally was. We came in a bit later in their dinner service and had no issue being sat and were even able to park in their small adjoined parking lot rather than hunting for street parking. I went with the grilled chicken kebabplate and subbed the Greek Salad for a small side of pita and hummus instead. I also wanted to try the kofta so was able to order one piece à la carte to try. It didn't take long for the generously portioned meal to come out....and it also didn't take long for my plate to be scraped clean. Everything was fresh, tasted excellence and seasoned to perfection. I preferred the chicken to the kofta but was glad I tried both. Pro tip - make sure to ask for a side of the yummy salad dressing to mix into your rice to really lake the flavor over the board with the chicken! Between the great food and service I see what the hype is a about for this little Columbia long-time staple.

Wow, this is my new favorite Mediterranean spot! Went on a Friday night, and the parking lot was…read morepacked, so had to find street parking. There was a slight wait, but everyone was very friendly. Started with the baba ganoush and tried the kofta medallion entree. Absolutely loved everything. Tasted fresh made. Kofta was super juicy and had a nice chargrilled scent. The yellow rice sopped up the seasoned meat juices. Salad was crisp and plenty. Best part was how affordable everything was! Bang for your buck! Definitely a hidden gem.

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Grilled Chicken Breast Platter

Tupelo Honey

Tupelo Honey

4.1(162 reviews)
3.9 mi
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Full bar
Happy hour specials

Well had to go back for a double take! Now this experience was rough starting, however it got…read moretogether before mid segment! The hostess was not my favorite. She was very short tongued. Aside from that and being seated twice. It was awesome seeing Laura in a manager position. As I said in a previous review that FEEL GOOD SHOT is LIFE! I ordered a flight of just that plus two! Well worth it! Although my waitress tried to update me a mocktail in a mug, and honestly when I saw it, straight NO. Ordered the Crispy Brussel sprouts, first batch came out burnt (from sight to smell you could tell). Immediately sent them back without touching them and got a fresh batch expedited by Laura. Proceeded to order the Lunch Break honey pecan chicken salad and tomato soup for my mother she loved everything but the shredded Romain lettuce chunks. I ordered the Salmon with green beans and breakfast potatoes. Unfortunately the green beans were swimming in a greasy liquid, so substituted more Brussel sprouts. The sweet potato pancakes were delicious and crispy edged. Last who ever made that salmon is top tier, crispy seared outside, yet flaky moist inside! Third time a charm!

Food was great! Great service fried chicken was on point! Chicken tenders were juicy and tender…read morealong with great waffles! Biscuits are to die for! Definitely will be back!

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Tupelo Honey - Asheville Hot with Mac and cheese Waffles

Asheville Hot with Mac and cheese Waffles

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