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    CAVA

    3.7 (196 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Bowl with sauces & free pita
    Diana F.

    Not sure what's going on at this Cava but the food seems to taste too salty now and most of the time the grilled veggies are too burnt to consume. Spoons used to be available but now it seems to always be out or hidden. Drink and tables are often dirty even when it's not too busy. Also, some servers are a bit stingy with the amount of items they put in the bowls. I'd like a full bowl. Therefore, I have decreased visits here, from a couple of times a week to maybe once or twice a month. At least the music is ok, outdoor seating available, and plenty of parking.

    Chanel K.

    Upon entry, this Cava is clean, spacious, and super fast. There's plenty of parking. When I went, I was the only one to order but the worker who helped me was so speedy. I kept having to ask her to go back so I can get a little more since their scoops are so small. I love Cava and their ingredients are super fresh. Cava is my go-to when I want a quick lunch or something that feels healthy. Just sad since I noticed they're barely generous with their portions.

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    Brian A.

    My partner and I recently heard about this Cava opening on Adams. I've never tried CAVA before since we don't have one in Santa Barbara but I was thoroughly impressed! The recently renovated the space and looks clean. The service was great since it was easily to pick up all of our orders and make any requests if needed. I got the garlicky chicken bowl with all of the free fixings while my partner got another bowl. It was very tasty, paired with their sauces and arugula, and their free side of pita. Overall, a great experience!

    Rom H.

    Ordered online and went to pick up. Food was ready and we decided to eat in. Everything was so easy.

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    Kinsey N.

    I placed an online pickup order for two bowls and mine was completely messed up. One order was a grains bowl with steak, potatoes, and saffron basmati rice, and the other was a grains + greens bowl with romaine lettuce, brown rice, grilled chicken, and harissa honey chicken. However, I was given two grains bowls with steak and saffron basmati rice. I've had CAVA before, but this was my first time at this location and it is surely the worst experience I've had. I'm not sure how you can mess up the main ingredients in an order when you have the order ticket in front of you, but here we are. I won't be wasting my money coming here ever again, and I would highly recommend no one else does either.

    Shalynn T.

    I came to this location for a late lunch. Thank god I eat slowly because I almost got a full bite of PLASTIC SHRED. Please tell me what these are doing in my bowl. I cannot trust this location anymore due to the lack of quality control.

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    Miguel R.

    CAVA is one of my favorite spots for a quick healthyish lunch or dinner. The braised lamb is always my go to and it never disappoints. I usually build a mixed greens salad bowl, and it comes out fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling heavy. It is quick, easy, and consistent, which is exactly what you want from a fast casual spot. A reliable option when you want something healthier but still really good.

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    Cydney I.

    Bit into my food and damn near thought I broke a tooth! This cava is always missing something different every time I go there (real life examples: avocado, pita crisps, pita chips, harissa chicken, and/or lemon herb tahini). The staff is kind and the rest of the meal is good, so I usually don't mind and keep coming back. But today, the one day that didn't have anything missing, they gave us the hardest brown rice ever. One hard kernel is fine every once in a while. Mistakes happen. But every bite filled with them? What a waste of money and food, because it was inedible. I really hope they step up their game because this used to be a favorite place of mine.

    Alan A.

    Chipotle goes Mediterranean. Bowls, wraps, plates. Huge amount of choices should satisfy whatever you're craving. We came here recently and decided to go the "make your own" route. Choose a base (grains, greens, both), choose a main (various meats), choose toppings (they're all good), dips, and a dressing. Excellent. Fresh and portion size is hearty. And the food quality is solid, healthy. They also have preconceived bowls to choose from. Indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is friendly and helpful. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

    Winnie L.

    This is a brand new location for Cava. I went to check it out because it is my favorite fast food restaurant on the East coast. The locations here on the West coast are hit or miss. I think this location has potential once they work out the training for the staff and they get used to the fast pace. The lines were long when I was there but was happy that the portion sizes were good. They fill your bowl to the top here unlike other locations. Everything tastes just as good as I remembered. You can choose 3 dips out of 6-7 choices, you have a choice of protein (chicken is always fantastic) and the unlimited toppings. I always get all of them as they are all good. The salads taste fresh and crunchy. I don't even need the dressing with all the flavor from everything else. My only complaint is the lentils were very undercooked and thought I was chomping on sand at one point. This is in a busy plaza so it might take some time to find parking. But other than that, the food is just as good as the other locations!

    Ying L.

    I came by this new location and picked up 2 bowls. 1/2 chicken and 1/2 steaks. Food 3/5 the rice was not cooked. The steak was a little dried. The chicken was good. Lemonade 5/5 very very good. Service 5/5 they are very helpful and friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking in the lot.

    Pete S.

    I would like to say this was the best Cava experience i have to date. I've eaten at long beach, la habra, Fullerton (close second). Although tonight's soft opening was comped, I would totally come back for the same experience again as a paid customer Staff were super nice and the GM was going around checking if everything was okay. I belive her name was Devonne, my memory isn't the best. She was welcoming and offered us those harissa chips. I gotta tell you, skip the pita chips and get these instead. The only downside to the experience was the 30 minutes to wait for the beef. (But I just got chicken instead) and the strawberry lemonade was our for refills. Overall, a 5 star first time experience at this location. Terrific food , terrific staff. There's a small patio and parking is in the shared lot with stater brothers. Love they kept the table clean after every patron.

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    Arline H.

    Came in on a semi-busy night. There was 3 workers working the counter. Food was great as always, however, service needs improvement. Firstly, the first worker who took care of my bowl seemed new. Not a problem, but he was non-verbal and unwelcoming. The manager Luna, I'm assuming, came over to exchange some words with him and ended the conversation with "don't waste time". I wouldn't like to work in an environment where my manager embarrassingly corrects me in front of multiple costumers. My friend and I exchanged looks as we sympathized for the employee. After, luna took care of my bowl. As seen in the pictures below, my items don't even come near the midline of the bowl. Compared to my friends, hers seemed like the expectation. Luna just seemed to carelessly throw everything on my bowl. Cashier was nice. Compared to the other workers he seemed to be way friendlier.

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    4 days ago

    Ordered a bowl for pickup and received barely any of my toppings. Just a ton of rice and sauce.

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    The food was amazing, Quincy was very polite and respectful. It made my experience very nice.

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    6 months ago

    Usually only do take out and order online the process is quick and offers plenty of choices.

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    Kalana and the team killed it during the lunch rush! Food was great too. I love this place

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    This location was very slow despite a small crowd. Portion sizes seemed especially small and many items were unavailable or under-available.

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    I had the pleasure to meet management (Devonna) and she was attentive to providing quality customer service.

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    Urban Plates - Grass-fed Chimichurri Steak

    Urban Plates

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Excellent service and delicious food…read more I've only been here one other time and seen they are busy. I could already tell this place will be bomb. I tried the sea bass, asparagus, cauliflower w lemon, salmon & chocolate chip cookie you can't go wrong with. I loved every bite! cookie is not too sweet which is perfect for me. I see they have more desserts. They must be really good, for sure! Khloe and everyone was courteous. Give it a try! Everything you order seems to be full of flavor:)

    I've been coming to Urban Plates for maybe 10 years now & I always went to the one in Brea, so I…read morewas so happy when they opened one closer to my house in Fountain Valley! The ambiance is nice here it's very uniquely decorated and is clean and aesthetic. I feel like I'm in someone's cozy & nicely interior designed home which makes it feel comforting to eat here! When I came I was greeted by Sydney who was happy to answer my questions & after show me to the station where all the utensils were kept, shout out Sydney! Also when my food came out, Eric realized we had not yet grabbed utensils and was willing to grab some for us along with offering us extra plates to share! The food is so good and fresh! I always get the chimichurri grass fed steak, Brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes, so yummy! 10/10 recommend urban plates! ‍

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    Open kitchen

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    Fermentation Farm - Wild Line-Caught Tuna Melt

    Fermentation Farm

    4.5(716 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    So...I went for the healthy food. Stocked at how delicious it was. Chicken chili was to die for and…read morethe tuna melt ditto. If it wasn't a healthy place I would praise how delicious, The reverse osmosis water was delish too. It feels like I'm on some love everything about this place drug. Will become rich to buy everything in this store and fill my house with it all!

    Midday munchies. As…read morea lover of kombucha, this place has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I've been obsessed with the coffee shop across the parking lot, and I finally felt that it was time for me to try fermentation farm. Their kombucha hands-down has been some of the best I've ever had. I tried the famous tuna melt and also got a chicken taco. The food was good, but not great in my opinion. At that price point, there are a lot of nearby places with quality ingredients that taste better. I do love the mission and background of this restaurant. I read up a little bit about how the food is sourced. Consumers are definitely getting quality products here, but sometimes quality doesn't always transfer over as deliciousness. Again, the food was good, but not something that I'm going to be yearning for. I would like to come back and try the chocolate cake that is also very popular and perhaps the Ramen. And of course, another flavor of their delicious kombucha.

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    Kombucha bar

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    Flourless Chocolate Cake

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    H.B. Pita Grill - Beef Pita

    H.B. Pita Grill

    4.4(1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Discovered this place a couple of years ago and took my cousin who lives here in FV less than 2…read moremiles away, but had never been. She's a regular now. Decided to have dinner here again, and so glad we did. Ordered the combo with gyro meat and kefta. Serving size is decent, less meat than expected but tasty and filling, Love the rice and hummus with warm pita. Also ordered the grrek salad. My husband and I shared both entrees. The combo ones with a side salad with a lemony deessing, which was really good and different from the Greek salad dressing, also really good. You can request the pickles id happened to notice when I wsnt to order more pita. 1 cones with the meal but its not enough for the amount of hummus. There are 3 sauces also. A tzaziki, hot sauce and another green one im not sure if it was a pesto. No matter, all good. I'll definitely be back. Its popular for sure, lots of takeout and call in orders. Steady line of customers at meal times.

    This is a small hidden gem Mediterranean place. I like to get the gyro plate that comes with gyro,…read morehummus, salad and pita. They also have delicious kabobs, kafta and baba ganoush. I wish the baba ganoush they would also offer it as an option for the plated meals besides the hummus like a extra charge would be great. It's probably not as popular then its smokey and chunky and a bigger portion to share like an appetizer. This place gives you a good portion for the price.

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    Gyro stuffed pita

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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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