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    Cava

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups

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    Deanne R.

    First time here...... it was first recommended from my daughter, then I also heard about it on social media. Well we finally made it here..... it's supposed to be better than chipotle LOL .... This is a highly popular American fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in customizable, Mediterranean-and-Greek-inspired bowls and pitas. Well it was really good actually. No complaints easy to order, common sense menu. Not disappointed at all. Of course this location is no where close to my area but worth the drive. We would definitely be back.

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    Mari B.

    I like their chicken and rice bowls, I add extra protein which is an extra charge. The place is clean overall, there's times when it's really busy which is usually around lunch time. Staff are friendly for the most part, once in a while you get staff that don't want to be there but eh you just ignore it. Download the cava app to get rewards when you eat there.

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    Evelyn Z.

    Harissa Avocado Bowl at CAVA is the BEST! It is my go-to meal every time I go to CAVA. Izzy the manager was so helpful when I went in. I noticed that even though she was working with online orders she was still super vigilant of her surroundings and helped out her other employees. I love this location and the customer service and food is always on point!

    Harmonie T.

    I'm actually pleasantly surprised by Cava! As a first timer, I felt like a pro while ordering since the setup is just like Chipotle, but with Mediterranean food. I appreciated that vegan options were clearly marked. Here's what I ordered: Base: super greens and black lentils Mains: falafel and roasted veggies Dips: red pepper hummus and harissa Toppings: fiery broccoli, fire-roasted corn, pickled onion, pickles, tomato & cucumber, kalamata olives, and sumac slaw. Dressing: tahini caesar Not the prettiest presentation, but there's a lot of layers of flavors up in that bowl, and I loved every bite! Filling too! https://yelp.to/nPyalWEKWK I would have liked to see clear signage on where the line starts. When we walked in, I wasn't sure if we were to go left (towards the registers) or to the right (away from the registers). I used my Chipotle instincts and went to the right. The location is not very convenient for us to visit, and the parking lot seems to be a popular hangout for teens and college students revving their cars on a Friday night. A bit chaotic, but also outside of Cava's control. Though if I'm ever in the area during a calmer timeframe, I'd be happy to swing by for a meal.

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    Eileen A.

    01/31/26 My daughter was here before and wanted me to try it with her today. I walked in and it was an inviting place.The ordering process is like Chipotle but with Mediterranean food. For my first time here, it was a little intimidating because I didn't know what they offered. So I chose a pre-built chicken and rice bowl which consists of grilled chicken, brown rice, tzatziki, hummus, feta, pickled onion, tomato, arugula and Greek vinaigrette. Ordered pita chips on the side as well. Everything was delicious. It was fresh and light but they give you a lot in my opinion. The pita chips were so good too. I also got the jasmine iced tea. There was no sweetness to it so I wasn't a fan of it. I also got the blueberry lavender drink. Again, wasn't sweet but both drinks were very refreshing. Tasted clean. Prices are a little up there. Food: 10/10 Drinks: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Overall: 8/10 servers need to be a little more patient with guests, especially new ones who don't know what to order on the spot. Give them time to see what you offer. There was something that was black that looked like a bigger version of flax seeds but I still don't know what it is because they were moving me right along.

    Our feast- Spicy Lamb + Avocado bowl, build your own bowl with harissa chicken, and Steak + Harissa bowl.
    Julie M.

    We'd been wanting to try this place for a long time, and it did not disappoint! Arrived for dinner around 5:45. While we were there we saw the line grow long a few times, but it moved quickly. We had looked over the menu previously but there were so many options it was hard to choose! There were build your own options as well as tasty menu combos. I chose the spicy lamb bowl, one person chose the harissa steak bowl and our other member created her own bowl with harissa honey chicken. They had a fair sized team working, and they moved very quickly and efficiently. We could hardly keep up with their questions as we moved through the line to have our bowls prepared! Haha. I was happy they asked though- if I wanted the dressing on the side, any changes to my menu combination, etc. They had interesting bottled drinks for sale as well as delicious sounding "fountain" juices. My daughter chose the blueberry lavender. It was delicious! Not too sweet, gentle flavor. We were very happy with our selections. They are packed in compostable with lids , for easy take out or dine in. The meats were cooked well, and the other ingredients were tasty and fresh. Good quality. The dips were yummy, and the sauces potent; the skhug sauce in particular packed a gralicky walllop. The only thing I would change next time would be more salad greens and less lentils. The bathrooms were accessible and clean. The restaurant was also clean. Decent amount of seating. They have a patio as well. We were impressed with the whole operation. They have a rewards program too. Prices are a little high but we were quite full when we left, and felt the meal worth it. Looking forward to trying many more items!

    Rom H.

    2026 and i found my hack of eating healthy and saving money at the same time. 1 bowl is good for 3-4 meals for me or sometime more because I eat small portion but frequently. And that's how I lost more than 10 lbs just eating cava daily. I never stood in line, i always order thru the app for pick up. Free pita breads. Big portion, cheap price, rewards= winning.

    Rodney S.

    BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free drink, pita chips, cookie or blondie Cava is a Chipotle/Blaze Pizza type of Mediterranean fast casual eatery, where guests can pick & choose what they want in their food order. Doing some reconnaissance, beforehand, I planned on redeeming a chocolate chip blondie. However, in person, Cava's blondies were tiny, little buggers. Being a hot day, and noticing Cava has several house-made drinks, I decided a free beverage would be in order for the visit. Cucumber mint lime- Refreshing & rejuvenating, I cut this with 50% water to reduce my sugar intake. And, it came out perfect. Pineapple apple mint- Just as good, if not better, the pineapple apple mint had tropical notes from the pineapple, also cut with 50% water. Prior to leaving, I did a 50/50 mix of pineapple apple mint & unsweetened jasmine green tea. That was the perfect combo! Service was good. The line was long, but moved at a steady clip. There was a bit of a hiccup scanning the QR code on my app, but it was taken care of. Cava is located on the left of Nothing Bundt Cakes, adjacent to In N' Out. My first time at Cava, and I was impressed with the assembly line of fresh ingredients. Their house-made drinks quenched my thirst on a hot September day. I would enjoy coming back & ordering a bowl.

    Chicken Avocado wrap - a sloppy  mess
    Girish B.

    The messiest chicken-avocado wrap ever...ugh! Decided to try the wrap even though almost everyone else was ordering a bowl, now I know why...never again!

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    Susan J.

    Craving healthy. Heard good thing ms about Cava. Plenty of parking available. Restaurant clean inside & out. Menu is easy to understand. I selected a "new" Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl. Delicious! A bunch of ingredients and full of flavor. I will be back again. Both employees that assisted me were friendly.

    Brandon F.

    Dinner sucked!!! CAVA lost a customer tonight. I will not be back. The bowl was thrown together with missing ingredients and zero care. The employee preparing my food had a nasty attitude the entire time. Then Victoria, the manager, told me, "I hope you like your food." At that point, something told me to walk out and I should have trusted my gut. Terrible customer service and terrible food experience at the Long Beach Traffic Circle location.

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    James S.

    The food at CAVA was fresh and full of flavor. I love how you can build your own bowl and mix different toppings, sauces, and proteins to make it exactly how you like it. Everything tasted really clean and healthy but still filling. The staff was friendly and the place was nice and clean. It's a great spot if you want something quick but better than regular fast food. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

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    2 years ago

    Omg the food here tastes so good! I got a bowl with the grilled chicken! The cucumber mint lemonade was also great!

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    2 years ago

    The service from Bri was amazing she was super helpful and super nice to us! it was out first time and she helped us out a lot!

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    Alejandro was very helpful and so nice! Will def come back great customer service! Food was delish. Love it here!

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    Great service from Alejandro. Food was fresh and tasty. Line went by pretty fast. Love coming to this location

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    Love finally having a cava in Long Beach! Jennifer was amazing yesterday. Will be back.

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    Great service and it was very quick! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a healthy and fast alternative to eat on their lunch!

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    This cava is very quick and efficient m. Always had the best customer service and Noel is the best.

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    2 years ago

    Bri and lucas served me! SO kind and generous :) Grateful to feel so welcome here. Thank you for the yummy food!

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    Came to get dinner here today and Bri was so amazing. She gave me the best service and was very helpful. Will definitely be coming back.

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    Bri was amazing! Give her a raise! This Cava had great customer service! I recommend this location!

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    Great customer service at this location , thanks to ramses and bri for their excellent service !!!

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    2 years ago

    2nd time at this location and it does not disappoint! Bri was super sweet and her customer service is amazing!

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    3 years ago

    Awesome service. Good food. Will be coming back soon. Happy to have cava in long beach.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing place, great service, great food. Especially Aiden and Ramses. Highly recommend.

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    Seth Ramses were very welcoming and food is good and everyone was very welcoming. Loved this place

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    Excellent food - great options and healthy choose for a quick meal! Location has kind customer service as well

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    JT helped me throughout my whole experience and was super helpful and made the whole experience personable great guy

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    Best Cava experience I've had, JT was the best, went above and beyond in giving me my bowl. Thank you JT

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    Tanya and the whole crew is so sweet here! This is my second time at cava and it's always nice and clean. I will be back!

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    I was helped by bri at the register today, she was polite and made sure I received great service.

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    Saint & Second

    Saint & Second

    4.3
    (3.6k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    It's been a while since I found a New American restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed everything I…read moreordered. Saint & Second just hits the spot for me! For starters, we got the Parker House Rolls, which comes with truffle butter, local citrus honey, and grana padano cheese. These rolls were so fluffy and flavorful. We also ordered the hummus, which was so rich and creamy, and the oysters from the raw bar. For the main, we ordered the Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop, Fish & Chips, and the Wedge salad to share. And let me tell you, that everything was so good. The Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop came with a whole show, where staff would bring out the dish in a smoke-infused glass dome and open the dome when presented on the table so we can smell and see all the smoke. Not only was it beautiful to look at, but it tasted just as beautifully. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rainbow swiss chard, cheddar grits, candied pecans, and avocado honey helped balance out all the juiciness from the meat. They use haddock fillet for the Fish & Chips, which was fried to perfection. The Wedge Salad is what actually knocked my socks off! This was one of the best wedge salads that I've ever had. It had your key ingredients: iceberg, buttermilk dressing, red onion, crumbled egg, tomato, bacon gastrique, blue cheese, dill, chives - but something about this salad was different! It was so refreshing, flavorful--just everything you want in a dish. We ended the dining experience with their Peach Cobbler Hand Pie, which came with streusel, pistachio crumble, salted caramel, and vanilla ice cream. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!

    Food was good, the calamari with the Aioli was the best thing I had. The fried chicken was alright…read morealongside the cob salad, but nonetheless it was a good time. Service was phenomenal, our waiter kept on checking in and was extremely polite and charismatic. Ambiance of this restaurant is always cool and collective, along with a slight luxury feel. Great atmosphere, service workers seem to be content as well, love that.

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    The Grain Cafe

    4.3
    (928 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I have been to all of the other Grain Cafes except for this one! But I recently found myself in…read moreLong Beach and hungry for some food, and this restaurant came up in my area. I ordered ahead as I was in a bit of a rush and thankfully they were very quick at preparing my food! They also didn't compromise on the quality in doing so! I managed to find a spot on the adjacent side street and was greeted as soon as I entered. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and colorful with plenty of cozy seating both inside and outside. They also had a pastry case filled with some drool worthy cakes. The friendly employee quickly found my order. The menu was vast but I ordered an indulgent chocolate crepe, as I was craving something sweet and light. The crepe had a lovely pillowy texture and was so heavenly, both the chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse were so rich and decadent and had me wanting more! I loved the freshness, sweetness and juiciness of the berries! The coconut whipped cream really took it over the top and added a nice airiness. Their crepes are must haves and I'm dying to try more of them! I will definitely be back soon to this location or one of their other conveniently located ones!

    Yum yum yum!…read more Scrumptious vegan veggie crepe and crunchy hash browns. Hit the spot! They have a wide selection of creative and interesting vegan options for breakfast and lunch. Their desserts look divine! Can't wait to return to try. Cute corner cafe on a busy corner. Parking can be tricky. You can order ahead to go or dine in. I usually like to park on a nearby side street then still over. Again, it's a busy road so use caution while crossing.

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    Open Sesame

    Open Sesame

    4.2
    (4.4k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    So I was out here last week flown out from Sacramento airport (I live in Stockton CA) visiting Long…read moreBeach staying at a successful friends crib and I had a great time and had too much great food. So.. Mediterranean/ Arab type food... have I had it before? Not quite really but we stopped by this place and I snapped a photo but quite can't remember the name but I know it's kebab and something else like beef as medium - and one thing I was taught by the SoCal homie is get your steak medium, or medium rare if you fancy - and not chicken as a main .. dish but maybe as a side. And from what I was told Mediterranean food is kinda healthy. I straight up devoured this plate clean and it was delicious. Very delicious and yes I'm back in NorCal and I couldn't find anything near me that compares so I'd have to go out of town. But this experience and food here at open sesame is worth stopping by for good eats. And when we were done the waitress asked if we'd like to rinse our hands- she got this wand of some sort out and sprinkled it and the water had some scent. Now that's world class customer service and surely tip well generously. I plan to come to visit Long Beach every summer to get out from the hellfire 100+ degree heat in the Central Valley in Stockton and then damn mosquitoes- and likely we will dine here again!

    5 stars! We had a small issue with our order and Chris, the GM, went absolutely above and beyond to…read morepersonally make it right. Seriously some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. And the food is phenomenal. The Chicken Tawook, Ali's Favorite, and the falafel are my go-to's , I'm not kidding when I say I eat here 3-4 times a week . This is exactly why we love Open Sesame. Amazing food and even better people. Huge shoutout to Chris and the entire team!

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