I've never tried Cava before, but after my experience I want more. A wonderful girl named Anaisa made my bowl fresh and amazing! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Food here is always great the salmon is my fav! Autumn was very helpful and answered all my questions! She was kind and attentive to all customers not just me! read more

Food getting pricey here, hence the 4 stars. Great service however. I think her name was Isa or something like that. Please make your portions bigger or reduce your prices please!!! read more

Best Bowl Ever!! It was my first time trying CAVA and I'm happy to say it was a pleasant experience. Thank you Anaisa for making my bowl with some extra love! I will be sure to come back soon. Build Your Own Bowl : 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Overall Rating: 10/10 read more

CAVA - Make your Own Bowl (Harissa Avocado, Tomato, Salmon, Corn, Pico) - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great spot for a quick bite. Love a CAVA bowl and the varieties of proteins and additions. Good serving size and prices are pretty reasonable. Service here is quick and easy. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

Avengers Assemble! Excellent blend of flavors and it's so wonderful that you can customize all of this toward your liking. It's a great Mediterranean fast casual concept. Putting together your own bowl felt like Dr. Bruce Banner carefully combining elements in the lab to create the ultimate recipe. We had the lamb and that was on top of a full base of arugula, along with a lot of the veggies and toppings. The lemon garlic sauce finished it off, and it was very moist and excellent. The meat was so tender and flavorful it honestly packed a punch strong enough to rival the Hulk. We also had the chicken, and that was with the garlic sauce, which was excellent! Service was friendly and they were extremely efficient. The staff was moving fast and getting everyone through the line smoothly, kinda like Quicksilver zooming across the room. Parking is super easy and we parked right up front at a strip mall. It was such a breeze we didn't even need to use Pym particles to shrink the car just to squeeze into a spot lol. Would definitely come back again. Five out of five stars! read more

Overview: long waits but worth it, Mediterranean chipotle, affordable ---- There can be long waits but it moves relatively fast. Chipotle style set-up where you customize the proteins, dips, toppings, and sauces to your own tastes. My go-to order is: SuperGreens, Saffron Basmati Rice, Harissa, Tzatziki, Crazy Feta, Grilled Chicken, Fire Roasted Corn, Pickled Onions, Tomato + Onion, Fiery Broccoli, Tomato + Cucumber, Salt-Brined Pickles, Crumbled Feta, Persian Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Skhug, Balsamic Date Vinaigrette, Free Side Pita There's different options of a bowl or pita that are customizable or you can also choose pre-set creations that are chef-curated. ---- The ambiance isn't anything special, but there's a lot of seating available inside and plenty of parking that's shared with other places in the plaza. It can get busy even late at night, we arrived at 9:30ish and there were around 10 people in line ahead of us. Despite the wait, the quality and variety of food, as well as its affordability is worth it. ---- Overall: if you want a nice, affordable Mediterranean meal with many customizable components check this place out; a great bang for your buck especially with the restaurant prices in San Diego read more

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I had such an amazing experience at this CAVA location thanks to Anaisa. She is truly one of the best workers here incredibly respectful, kind‑hearted, and genuinely committed to making every guest feel taken care of. Her service was warm, patient, and thoughtful from start to finish. What stood out most was her extensive menu knowledge. She explained ingredients, flavor pairings, and options with so much confidence and clarity that it made building my bowl feel easy and fun. You can tell she really cares about the food and the people she's serving. read more

Located in a strip mall so parking isn't an issue. They have indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. This is basically Chipotle for Mediterranean food. You can create your own bowl or pick one that has standard ingredients. I ordered the chicken and rice bowl bowl and it was SO GOOD! I was really impressed by how fresh the ingredients were. Now we just need one to come to Portland. I gave 4 stars because when I went on a Sunday afternoon all the tables were dirty. read more

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I had a great experience with Anaisa, last week who helped me with my order. She was friendly, patient, and very helpful. I really appreciated her professionalism and excellent customer service. She made my experience a very positive one! read more

I was excited to tell my coworker about Cava and watch her try it for the first time. We both enjoyed our food but I've never seen a location this messy and dirty on the inside. Floors needed to be swept and tables wiped off. I tried the salmon bowl for the first time and it was super good read more

I loved this option for a healthy, fresh lunch. There is all these options to customize the ingredients, which was really nice. We don't have this chain up in Northern California so this was my first time. The line went very fast and all the staff were helpful. Restaurant was busy but plenty of seating, orderly, and clean. I had the bowl with beef and asked for half salad half rice to cut down on carbs. Did come with pita though. Hummus, eggplant, cucumber rounded it out. The drink options were super good. I had green tea with mint and cucumber and it was very, very refreshing. I wish we had this in NorCal where I live. read more

CAVA - Steak bowl, half salad half rice - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

If you love the "build-your-own" vibe of Chipotle but want something fresher, lighter, and full of flavor, CAVA is that girl. It's a Mediterranean take on Chipotle where you pick your base -- grains, super greens, or both -- and then load up on toppings like pickled onions, broccoli salad, crunchy pita crisps, feta, and all the sauces your heart can handle (tzatziki, harissa, garlic aioli...the works). I'm obsessed with their butter saffron rice, and when they offer the quinoa? Elite. Protein-wise, I usually go lamb or steak, but the chicken shawarma was great too. And the pita chips? Literal crack. Think deep-fried pita bread dusted in a generous amount of salt and pepper. Everything is super well-balanced, fresh, and actually feels like a healthy meal without sacrificing flavor. I've only seen locations in SoCal so far but... my hometown needs to be blessed. Highly recommend if you want a fast, customizable bowl that doesn't taste fast at all! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

First time having Cava. Thank you to Anaisa for helping find the items right for me I'll definitely be coming back.

I first tried Cava in Austin and I couldn't wait to eat at this location. We arrived around 1:15pm and there was still a long line for ordering food. It's worth the 20 minutes or download their app, which I now have, and skip the line. The restaurant is clean and they have indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Build Your Own Bowl and I had arugula, white rice, grilled chicken, hummus and tzatziki, diced cucumbers, olives and feta cheese. Plus you get a quarter of a pita. The ingredients are fresh and Delicious! The pita is warm and tastes so good. The restaurant has a positive upbeat vibe. There's a large parking lot in front of the restaurant. Sorry about the picture of my bowl. I was starving and I started eating it when I realized I wanted a picture of it. read more

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I came here a few days ago and there was a hair in my food. I had already left and couldn't go back to get a new order, I had to throw it out. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

I love Cava! The food is absolutely delicious! The only thing is it's always super busy. I will say the ambience is lively and happy. The refreshments are so tasty and it's nice that there is outdoor seating near this location in case it is overcrowded inside. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

Food was good, but Anaisa's service elevated the experience to great! Will definitely be back

I've recently become obsessed with CAVA, easily the most popular Mediterranean healthy fast-casual spot in San Diego. It's famous for build-your-own bowls and wraps--everything is fresh, light, low in fat, perfect for fat loss, light meals or a quick bite. I'm usually pretty lazy, so sometimes I just go with their pre-set combinations, mostly salmon or beef options. Their house pairings are already incredibly flavorful. If you want to customize your own order: start with a base (rice / quinoa / salad), add your protein (salmon / beef / lamb / chicken), then pick dips, toppings and dressings. Over 30 ingredients for you to mix and match freely! It's a must-go if you're watching your figure--low fat, low sugar, barely any deep-fried food. All sauces are homemade too. Highly recommend hummus, tzatziki and harissa. Prices are very reasonable: $15-$22, cheaper than salad spots of the same quality, and with bigger portions. Here are some of their most popular combinations: * Harissa Avocado Bowl (Most Popular) Honey harissa spicy chicken + avocado + feta cheese + roasted corn + saffron rice + spicy vinaigrette. Savory, spicy and creamy with amazing layers of flavor. * Chicken + Rice Bowl (Classic Go-To) Grilled chicken + brown rice + hummus + tzatziki + pickled onions + Greek vinaigrette. Light, filling and never boring. * Spicy Greens Bowl (Top Vegetarian Pick) Falafel + spicy broccoli + roasted red pepper hummus + feta cheese. Full of flavor even for plant-based eaters. * Pita Wrap Pick meat or vegetarian filling, plus sauces and veggies. The pita is soft and chewy with generous fillings -- portable and absolutely delicious . read more

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I really thought long and hard about writing this review, but I've been to this CAVA location twice in two weeks, and have felt negative both times. The first time, my food came out fast, but wanted to point out that there was a guy at the register, Jeff, who was handing out free drinks to select guests and telling them to give them high ratings. My second time coming, there was a very negative employee, Nicholas, whose disposition was extremely negative. He acted very much like he didn't want to be there and that he didn't care what the customer thought. I understand that everyone has their ups and downs in days, but this also affects the customer experience. We came around 11 before the lunch rush. The inside was clean and had enough tables to find a seat at. Normally, the food at Cava is excellent. However, the service at this particular location was abysmal and I might consider taking my lunches somewhere else. read more

CAVA - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

I don't get to Cava often but when in the area I make it a point to have lunch or get it to go. I was a fan of Luna Grill and there are several in my area but fell in love with Cava. I am not a fan of Chipotle cafeteria style eateries but Cava is different. The food is very fresh, visually appealing and I can make my bowl to my exact specifications. I have taken several friends and we all lament that we need one in Chula Vista. There are three in northern San Diego!! Always a lime but it moves fast!! read more

It was so amazing!! The worker anaisa who helped me was super sweet and made me feel welcomed!

Delicious and nutritious Mediterranean style bowls! I got the greens and grains bowl with spinach and brown rice, grilled chicken, lettuce, corn, cucumber, tomato, hummus, tzatziki and pita crisps. Nicely seasoned, tasty, well balanced with lots of fresh ingredients. I ordered ahead and it was just ready when I arrived. Lots of indoor and covered outdoor seating. It was my first time and I'm a fan! Definitely will keep coming back. read more

CAVA - Greens + Grains Bowl with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

I recently visited CAVA for the first time and had no idea how to order. I was helped by a young girl with curly black hair, Anaisa I think was her name. She was very helpful in walking me through the different options they had available and gave me some really great recommendations. I am a picky eater and was hesitant to try something new, She was so friendly, helpful and patient. Will definitely be returning to this location again! read more

Absolutely delicious!! I didn't understand what the hype was all about but now I definitely do! Let me tell you ... the hype is real. We don't have a Cava here in Vegas *Sigh, pouty whiny face* so when we saw that there was a Cava we immediately knew we had to stop and try as the opportunity presented itself. I'm so glad we stopped! To our surprise Cava is like a chipotle but with a Mediterranean twist, fresh ingredients and so much better!! The choices are awesome, the sauces are awesome, the toppings are awesome! Everything was fantastic and I'll be dreaming about the next time I get to get Cava again. Hopefully we get one soon here in LV! read more

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"Thank you so much, Anaisa! Your menu recommendations were spot-on, and your timing made our dinner feel relaxed and special. Thank you for a great experience. read more

This was my first time at CAVA, but I had a really helpful server,Anaisa, she recommended me many things that were really delicious. This CAVA is now one of my go to, service is great, and line usually goes really quick. read more

I'm a huge Cava fan and have been for a while. This location is the one closest to my work so I come here often enough. I've learned that you need to order in person at this location. The serving spoon sizes keep getting smaller and smaller at this location. They are now serving you with small regular spoons here. I asked for pickles on my bowl and the person helping me flung 2 pickles into my bowl and tried to move onto the next thing, no joke. I picked up an online order from here once and the bowl wasn't even half full, even with all the toppings and veggies I ordered, I couldn't believe it. I felt jipped. The only thing I've never had to ask for more of is the protein, the serving is pretty generous. The other Cava locations have regular scoops and you don't have to keep asking for more things. I begrudgingly come here because I really enjoy the food and the staff is pretty cool, but their serving sizes are outrageous compared to the other locations. read more

CAVA is a very well-done Mediterranean take on Chipotle, divided into bowls and pitas as opposed to burritos. Plus, there is a good amount of food offered at the base price of either option. It's a very user-friendly process, with quick, efficient service. I ordered a bowl with falafel as the protein. Because of my experience with other fast-casual Mediterranean dining options, I expected their falafel to be bone dry. Instead, I was happy to find the contrary. The one gripe I have is that the pickles and pickled onions have an odd seasoning on them that is distinctly unlike any other place I have patronized that offers similar fare. This won't discourage me from returning to one of their locations, but I would omit that from my order in the future. read more

CAVA - Build-your-own bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

I've ordered from DoorDash plenty times, and finally got the chance to eat here fresh for the first time. They are laid out like Subway/Chipotle where you choose your meal and customize it as you go down the line. It wasn't too busy for a Friday afternoon and there were plenty of tables available. The air conditioning was so nice and the ambience was perfect. Anything you get here will be good. For this visit I had the Steak + Feta pita and added corn and other toppings. The harissa honey with crazy feta are also a great combo. read more

CAVA - Menu 6/20/25 - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

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food: I got a bowl with saffron rice, chicken, yogurt dill, garlic dressing, hummus, tzatziki, all the toppings except avocado, and pitas! I love the combination of flavors. service: The workers are relatively nice and helpful! ambiance: It's a small but clean place to have a casual meal at read more

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Delicious and filling bowls! My coworkers and I like to stop by for lunch sometimes and there can be a bit of a wait but it goes by fast. I usually get the greens and grain bowl with grilled chicken, saffron rice and romaine lettuce, tzatziki, hummus, corn, tomato and cucumber and pita crisps. I also like the complimentary pita bread with garlic dressing.. YUM. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients. The bowls are super filling and can last me 2 meals. For the price and quality, I totally recommend it! read more

CAVA - Chicken Green + Grains Bowl ($13) - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California

It was our first time dining here and Anaisa helped us. She was awesome. Friendly and recommended a few items. The food was delicious and Anaisa was super helpful. Glad we dropped in. Will be back! read more

This is my regular go to place when I want healthy fast food. The service is amazing, they always give me what I asked for like extra dressing or lentils. The table is always clean and available when I need to grab a seat. Shout out to Yari and Pja for making my bowls extra special! I prefer Cava over the others Mediterranean place across the street. I hope that they will open more locations such as the Bay Area read more

The food is great! I made my own bowl and liked all the ingredients. My friend loved her bean base.

We ordered chef featured bowls, lamb meatballs and steak. Very quickly got our food. But the food was ok or average and we didn't feel like we would go back. Something is missing. read more

Ordered food and was missing my pita chips, never heard back pretty disappointed since I frequent here.

7:30 dinner rush, so fairly busy and employees were pleasant. Food was okay; however, steak could use some seasoning. Drink bins were functioning and stocked which was nice; however, no ice. When I informed employee drink machine needed ice they told me ice was coming. A few minutes later an employee came out and taped a piece of paper stating "Ice machine was chilling out and to buy a refrigerated drink instead." read more

Our server on Anaisa Maestas was very attentive. She was able to answer all my questions since this was my first time coming to this establishment. read more

Got a rice bowl with lamb. It did lack meat just because I only got 4 pieces of lamb. But also the lamb was burnt. It was a great yummy bowl, but not the best. read more

CAVA - Burnt lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - La Jolla, California