Joy runs a tight ship and Carson and Lauren were freaky fast at getting the bowl prepped! Highly recommend! read more

Haven't been to Cava in two years. went back today and realized why I miss it. staff was so nice but I wanted to shout out Kianna she was the sweetest and I love her down. keep up the good work team read more

I had my first experience at CAVA today, and AJ made it amazing! I wasn't familiar with the menu, but AJ took the time to explain everything, answer my questions, and make recommendations based on what I like. They were incredibly patient, friendly, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. You can tell they genuinely care about providing great customer service. Because of AJ, my first visit was a fantastic experience, and I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you for going above and beyond! read more

Quick line despite it being lunch and lots of mobile orders. Tasty and filling amounts. Clean and comfy sitting outside. Love CAVA. read more

CAVA - Harissa Avocado bowl - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This CAVA usually has pretty good service and the ambiance is always very clean and nice. I typically order a salad and I like to switch up what I get in it, as all of the options are very tasty! This time I went with the kids meal and it's a really great deal for the amount of food you get. I wanted some greens and they let me choose a green instead of a grain for my side. The ingredients here are always very fresh and nothing is too heavy. It's a great place for a light, healthy meal! read more

CAVA - Kids Pita with chicken, tomato/cucumber, Kalamata olives, and yogurt dill dressing + side of carrots with red pepper hummus and arugula - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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. read more

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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! read more

CAVA - Create your own bowl + pita bread - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I love stopping at CAVA if I want a healthy meal. They have variety on their menu for food. The service was quick and there's plenty of seating! My favorite is their juices as they have a variety. read more

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! read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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. read more

CAVA - Make your own bowl - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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 read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I have been to this location twice and am looking forward to getting one closer to home. The food is always fresh and delicious. My last visit the young lady who took my order was super helpful and even provided a small side of corn when I had already paid. She overheard me say to my husband I had missed adding it to my plate. That's the type of service that keeps me going back. read more

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 :) read more

CAVA - Create your own bowl :) - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I usually enjoy CAVA's food, but my recent experience was extremely disappointing. The customer service was awful, the staff seemed disorganized, unhelpful, and honestly just didn't care. read more

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. read more

CAVA - Balsamic date chicken. - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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. read more

CAVA - Harissa Chicken - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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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!

Best salad/bowl chain I've tried. Really interesting ingredients and great quality. Quick, affordable, and healthy. No wonder it's one of the quickest growing franchises read more

One of two Cava locations in Gainesville, this one is more easily accessible being on Archer Road. The menu at Cava always feels so fresh and inventive, and the staff were pleasant when I visited. My order was prepared quickly and correctly, you cannot ask for more than that. There is private lot parking or parking anywhere else close by in the Butler Plaza area. Inside there is plenty of seating, so take it to go or eat there, Cava's flavors deserve your attention. read more

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! read more

CAVA - My build your own bowl - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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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.

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! read more

CAVA - Greek salad (so hearty!) - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Still a fairly good priced option for a healthier bowl in Gainesville. Bowls always seem to run around $12-$15, and this is no exception. Chipotle style service and I had a much quicker turnaround time on my second visit. I still recommend giving it a try, I have friends who are addicted and get it once a week, and some who don't care too much for it read more

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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! read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Wow was not expecting this. It's a twist on your burrito joints but with healthy good fresh food. Definitely worth hitting it up. Don't let the long line scare you it moves very fast. read more

Love Cava but I have to say.... The online ordering is a waste of time unless you order 45 min before you get there. Arrived at estimated ready time and watched 8 people in line get their food before me. Ended up getting food 10 min past the requested time. Just go through the line, promise it's waaaay faster. read more

I went into this location after visiting from Detroit, Mi. This CAVA location surpassed my expectations. It was clean, the staff friendly and the line went quickly. You can tell everyone works well together. And everything tasted like it was supposed to! read more

I'm a new healthy lifestyle journey and I am so grateful that I found Cava. It's healthy and amazingly delicious!!!! The customer service was awesome! The food fresh. The place clean! I just found my new food home. S/N: David was top tier and went above and beyond for the newbie but now regular customer read more

CAVA - Build your own bowl - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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

First time coming here. I got it to-go but it's set up similar to moes where yiu pick your base and pick what toppings you like. As a vegetarian I was really excited by all the different options. I did the build your own bowl with spinach, brown rice, mixed veggies, falafel, red pepper hummus and eggplant dip and pita chips. It tasted really fresh and healthy. I also got one of their house made juices. read more

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

This location is more consistent and always have the ingredients. The staff is always nice, and the portions are usually good. The store is clean and roomy. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Friendly workers and amazing service!! I felt so welcome and my food was so good! Love this location! read more

CAVA - Veggie bowl and harissa honey chicken bowl! - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

At the register today 1/19/2025 around 1:35 pm The African American guy was telling the Asian American to slow down and she was not listening. He even told her I can't touch the prepared food and she didn't care, she said just do it. The serving quantity is very poor and also served in a sloppy way. Beautiful photo but not what I got too cheap and sloppy. read more

Terrible service, line to just check out the items was backed up. Online ordering a mess people have been waiting for 30+ min. Out of EVERYTHING: bases, rice, toppings, tzatziki (like really). Food minus all the toppings that I wanted was fine still good. Trash cans outside totally overflown and tables sticky. I will say the man who gave us our food put extra stuff and actually felt bad for the shit that was going on behind the scenes. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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by far the best location in town! This place is always clean and the food is fresh. Best part is when I order ahead, my food is ready on time. works out great for me since my lunchtime is short. read more

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

DELISH. Nicole preped our pitas and she was so HELPFUL. . Amanda(?) (sorry!!) rang up our order, also so sweet and pleasant, and told us about the place and gave us a few ideas on what to try during our next visit! WILL GO AGAIN AND AGAIN...FOOD IS SO FRESH AND DELISH!!!! Their blueberry tea is AMAZING read more

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

Service is great and establishment is clean! Def prefer this CAVA over the one on University. Food tastes fresher here too!