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    CAVA

    4.0 (98 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Mediterranean
    Closed • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Mayra B.

    I came back and got a grain bowl this time and for $11.15 it's such a great deal. I tried the strawberry citrus drink and it was amazing. While there I loaded up 3-4 times. This place is such a great spot to get a healthy and light meal. Wouldn't be surprised this is my new favorite place for a quick meal.

    Create your own bowl + pita bread
    Anna M.

    Great lunch spot walking distance from UF's campus. I created my own bowl & really enjoyed it. There were tables outside and it was lovely. The lunchtime staff were nice & helpful. As other reviews mentioned, it's similar to a chipotle in ordering/style - but with a fresh, Mediterranean twist! We went again for dinner, and the staff was not as helpful or welcoming, and the interior seating area was a mess. It wasn't busy when we walked in, but it could have just been a rough night. There is also no parking, which makes it tough to get to. I recommend either walking or trying your luck with the paid parallel spots near the AC hotel. Overall, I would return again for lunch if I am within walking distance or visiting campus!

    Elizabeth L.

    I got the chicken bowl and the blueberry lavender drink and both was delicious! It does get busy and lines are long and be on the pricier side but worth it!

    Make your own bowl
    Andrea H.

    Fast, easy, healthy and good! Located right on Archer Rd in front of Butler Plaza it's the perfect place to stop for a quick meal while battling the UF move-in crowds at Target and Trader joes. The concept is fast, casual dining, where you can customize a bowl or a pita sandwich. Start by choosing a base, either greens, grains, pita or rice, then add a protein, grilled chicken, steak, falafel, or roasted vegetables. Then you can customize your meal with different toppings, hummus, tzatziki, harissa, feta, or a vegetable dip, next in line you choose toppings such as roasted corn, tomatoes, pickles, feta, cabbage and top everything with a Mediterranean style dressing. As you move through the line, everything is labeled so it's so easy.

    Marisabel A.

    This is my first time I tried cava and I'm so in love .... 3days down and may be an addiction atp. The staff is so nice and comical. Even with one person at one point working in front she was killing it

    Balsamic date chicken.
    Mike W.

    I was excited to try Cava and stopped by last night after soccer. The restaurant was mostly empty but they seem to do a lot of business also in take-away orders and the staff were preparing those. The space is spartan but clean, modern, and inviting. The staff are friendly and good at explaining things as it's a make-your-own bowl kind of deal, though they have pre-designed options to select, as well. As to the food, I got the date chicken bowl and it was okay. The chicken tasted a bit dry though and some of the other flavors/ingredients also a bit off or odd. But it was ok overall, just lacking all little maybe in freshness--which happens when things sit out a bit waiting to be put into someone's supper. The real winners though are the house-made lemonades: crisp, tasty, and refreshing. They have done a stellar job there. Would I go back? If in the area or friends wanted to go. It's not the level of care and tastiness as in example Gyro Plus (which is more authentic as well) but will do and is overall pretty healthy which I wholeheartedly endorse.

    Create your own bowl :)
    Matthew O.

    Solid place for healthy and tasty food. I was in town and decided to give this place a try. Service was quick and efficient. It's like the Mediterranean version of Chipotle. Love the laid back atmosphere and the plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. The food itself was tasty. Loved the variety of pickles, hummus, and various proteins and grains that you can add to your bowls. The only thing is that portion sizes are smaller than Chipotle and it is more expensive than Chipotle. However, if once in a while you want something different and healthy, keep this place as an option :)

    Harissa Chicken
    Tanya A.

    Great place for a quick lunch. I had a Greek salad and asked them to sprinkle some lintels and add a scoop of eggplant dip. Really didn't need a dressing with this but I really like the tahini dressing. My husband has the harissa chicken salad. That was great too. The chicken has just a kick of spice at the end. Don't miss out on getting the specialty drinks. The cucumber mint is yummy and the blueberry is very refreshing.

    My build your own bowl
    Simone M.

    So I love healthy fast food and especially Mediterranean style food. I had heard of Cava from friends and other Yelpers on how great the food is. Let me tell you the recommendations were not wrong! When walking in, it's set up like a typical cafeteria line service like Chipotle. They have an extensive selection and alot of different combinations to pick from. From pitas to grain bowls to salad bowls - there's something for everyone. I picked the build your own bowl option. My bowl consisted of my base of supergreens and arugula. My dips were tzatziki, roasted eggplant, and crazy feta. I went with a protein of grilled chicken, and chose an array of toppings. To finish it off, I chose the Greek vinaigrette dressing on the side. The ingredients are super fresh - which I love - the salad wasn't browning or wilted. I love that you are able to add such a variety of toppings and dips because it gives you a chance to try out different veggies. The only downside I had at Cava was the service. Some of the staff members were very slow and the wait time to order did take some time. Also, it seems like the team members are newer or maybe not as educated on what goes into their meals. I overheard someone asking if one of the dressings were vegan and the cashier and team member didn't know. Fortunately, the shift manager was able to pull out a booklet to inform the guest of the dressing ingredients. However, this delicious and affordable spot made a great impression on my taste buds -- I will be back soon!

    Greek salad (so hearty!)
    Ophelia M.

    Oh my goodness--love this spot! On a recent trip to Gainesville, I wanted a quick takeout dinner and Cava really delivered. I ordered their greek salad which is outta this world. It's way more than a bowl of greens. Packed with kalamatas, tomatoes, veggies, feta, and drizzled with dressing--this salad is bursting with flavor and hearty enough for dinner. All of the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The salad was beautifully made and the takeout packaging allowed my meal to get to my hotel without incident. I can't wait to visit again on another trip to Gainesville! Get to it!

    Tim J.

    After passing this places for over 200+ times, I finally decided to check this place. Think of CAVA as Premium Chipotle. It has a variety of carb/meat/sauce/toppings to choose from on a rice bowl/pita bread. Of course the price is more than what you would pay at Chipotle though. I got spicy chicken with avocado, which tasted great. Will be back next time to try different items on the menu!

    Bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, roasted corn, yogurt sauce, white sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, saffron rice, and baby spinach

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    The store is so clean!!! I appreciated that all staff had hairnets and gloves on while serving food. Food was fresh and amazing!

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    First time trying and I was blown away by the service and quality of food. Delicious and healthy. I will be back more often.

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    love this place, would come eat here everyday if I could. It's so clean, staff is nice, and good food.

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    Amazing and great staff. Always come here on your break great food and will always be a good customer

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    I love eating here!! healthy food and it's clean. The lady was so nice to me and my family. I'll be back soon

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    Quick service amazing food!! Enjoyed the bowl for lunch. Great atmosphere. Was there for a work gathering!!

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    4.3(121 reviews)
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    Fresh Kitchen is amazing but maybe different for some. Its like a new age fresh kitchen …read more Everything is dairy and gluten-free. Their side dishes are different and cold but dont let that stop you right here, they are amazing! Their noodles are made from sweet potatoes and they have mashed cauliflower that you'd never know if they didnt tell you. They have other sides that all taste great. Im not to keen on their beverages but again its a new age thing and it goes along with their pallet. And you have to try their cookies. I always have to get them. Soo good. My only draw back for me is it all comes in a bowl which I love, but not my husband. He wont go there just because the food is layered and well some dont like that. He wont drink their choice of beverages either. Some like it and some dont. I guess thats for everyone. But for me, its my go when I'm in Gainesville.

    The absolute highest quality fast food chain in existence…read more In my opinion, Fresh Kitchen is hands-down the best fast food restaurant out there. Literally every single item on their menu is completely delicious. They offer a fantastic variety of high-quality proteins and vegetables, making it incredibly easy to build a clean, nutritious meal. What truly sets them apart is their unmatched commitment to clean ingredients--everything is 100% gluten-free and prepared completely without seed oils! They even sell high-quality Evian bottled water and offer phenomenal immune shots that I absolutely love. It is incredibly rare to find a quick-service spot with these standards. I cannot recommend them enough! Oh, and their service is amazing!

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    4.5(189 reviews)
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    Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

    I hate to leave bad reviews, but I think want to be honest. I came to The Spot recently for lunch…read moreand was not happy with my experience. Located in midtown, this appears to a fast casual place that caters towards college students. They serve "Greek" street food, salads, quesadillas, burgers, and more. The food is relatively inexpensive. Service is fine, actually the people working there are friendly. Food is made to order and comes out quickly. There is some seating available inside (it's limited) but there are plenty of tables in the hall. I ordered the Street Chicken Souvlaki which included grilled chicken with tomato, onion, fries inside a pita, topped with ketchup and mustard. This was a very large portion. The pita was good, but pretty much fell apart the second I picked it up. While I liked the chicken, it was over seasoned and I didn't care for the "sauced" quality of it. I'm not sure if they marinated it or tossed it in some sauce, but it was too much. The fries were decent, but not super crispy. I felt that they were not necessarily and a little over-the-top. The tomato was fresh and but the red onion slices were very thick. The mustard and ketchup didn't work with the seasonings on the chicken. The dish was just all over the place and I couldn't even finish half of it before I started feeling sick. I ordered a side of onion rings as well. This was a large order and the size was great. But these onion rings were over-battered and were fresh, but not crispy at all. I bit into one and ended up pulling out the whole onion rings. Not good. Overall, I was very disappointed with my experience. The food was so heavy and overly salted I couldn't even eat half of it. I ended up giving it to a homeless person on the way out. The food left my stomach in shambles the rest of the day. Service is fine. But the food is not desirable. It is safe to say I will not be returning, which is unfortunate.

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    3.7(46 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Well the students are back at UF, and that causes all sorts of havoc (in a good way, of course) for…read morethe local restaurants. I went to CAVA today to get my regular order (don't really need to talk about the food, it's always fresh, tasty, and poppin!) and saw an employee named Andrea just working her little tail off getting all the call in orders done while trying to keep the in-person line moving along. I told her I appreciated how hard she was working, it was obvious! Even though she was incredibly busy, she still took my order with a nice smile and pleasant attitude (which is not the case any time I ever went to Chipotle, which is why I don't go there anymore). Because it's such a heavily populated student location, it would benefit from extra attention to have the place look a little more spiffy, like the Archer Road location, but overall the staff here are great!

    I always enjoy getting Cava as it is a quick, healthy option that leave me satisfied. This…read moreparticular location is located right across from campus and is super convenient for students. While this is a great spot for people without cars, parking could be a challenge for those who drive to this location. The service here is usually pretty good as well. I have never had a problems with my orders or anything. I often order online and pickup, but ordering in person is efficient too (most of the time). The interior is kept fairly clean, especially considering the amount of people who come through here on the daily. I really like the outdoor patio space too. The portion sizes are hit or miss...depending on who makes your bowl, you will either receive generous portions of things or you won't receive much. Some of the items aren't always the most consistent either. For instance, I've had numerous occasions where the rice is undercooked. This location definitely receives more traffic than the one in Butler Plaza, so take that into consideration when ordering here. Expect more "limited options", longer lines, more frugal portions, and sometimes even less fresh options. Your experience here is truly predicated on who is working and what they have available.

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