I had a good experience at CAVA. I like their food options and their variety on beverages is fun. It was nice to try all the options. My favorite one was the cucumber mint, and then the tangerine. It is nice that they offer lentils as base, besides rice or salad. I had half lentils, half rice and I did enjoy my food. The build your own option offers the chance to try new ingredients and dressings... the only problem is that I liked my dish and I am not sure if I can replicate it, LOL... Overall a good experience. Service was friendly, plenty of parking... just the fan thing by the door feels loud at the beginning but I guess I got used to it. read more

CAVA - Build your own chaos, LOL - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I absolutely love Cava, and have been to them in many locations and states. The food and service at this location is standard and when I have visited this store it's been relatively clean. My frustration comes from the service here, while they are outwardly nice, they are also overly pushy to drive your meal's price up. For me, it's the small things that really shine brightest, for example, when you ask for a drink to automatically give you a large without asking. Due to this locations stocking issue we had to pay for small drinks because they were "out of water cups". I fail to understand why it is on us for this location's stocking issue (which I can say is prevalent with a lot of Cava's I've been to, but that's another thing). read more

Completely forgot to take a before picture of this beautiful dish as it was calling to my hungry stomach. This to go food arrived in perfect order and looked fancy as well as tasted fabulous. Salmon was tender and perfectly cooked. The flavors in this bowl were mouth watering and satisfying. There was nothing left. I look forward to trying it again when I'm back home. Thank you! read more

CAVA - Pomegranate salmon bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

As a pescatarian, I was actually excited to see salmon added to the menu...it felt like a win. The salmon portion itself was solid, I'll give them that. But everything else in the bowl...Light. Real light. The balance was off, and it made the whole thing feel a little underwhelming. And here's the deal breaker for me... I know salmon is fish, obviously...but this had a noticeably strong, fishy taste that just didn't sit right. Fresh salmon shouldn't be giving that. The pita chips didn't help either, they lacked freshness and were hella salty. Definitely not the crunch I was hoping for. I wanted to like it, I really did. But between the uneven portions and the flavor, it's just not something I'd come back for. read more

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This particular cava location always has poor customer service on top of food quality. I stopped ordering food from here months ago because on separate occasions there has been hair found in my food. As far as customer service goes I feel as if it takes awhile before workers acknowledge/greet you while coming to the register for help and or a picking up an order. read more

The interior was clean, and simple, and what you would expect for this location, so no complaints there. The service was very friendly but we had to twice correct our worker on our dish and we didn't even have any special requests, he just kept leaving out the default ingredients (we stilled missed one too, see below). My Harrisa Steak was very good, but we found the chicken greek salad rather bland. (After getting to the car we also realized the worker forgot the tomatoes). read more

CAVA - Greek Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I have ordered from many a Cava locations, this one is by far the most consistent. I'm not one to leave bad reviews, so I save my positive reviews for when I'm truly impressed. I ordered an online pick up order 8/27/26 during the lunch rush. When I came in there was 15 people in line and multiple people waiting for pick ups. I'm sure the kitchen staff was stressed. But through all the chaos, whoever made my food (I believe it was a nice young lady in a yellow bandana) made me the best damn Cava I have ever had. I couldn't have made it any better if I had been given open access to the kitchen myself. Truly impressed with my meal today, especially after how busy it was when I ordered. Thankful and wanted to make sure the team got some kudos. read more

Yesterday was my second time at Cava. Walked in when there was no line. Was able to take my time and ask questions. I have a hard time making quick decisions. Stormi was behind the counter. She didn't rush me and gave me her recommendations when I asked. Pleasant experience and my rice bowl was so yummy. I will be coming back and I'll remember to take a picture. read more

Best cava in the valley They never disappoint And shoutout to whoever hooked me up, really made my day read more

CAVA - Chicken bowl and steak bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Stopped by for lunch and picked up the Greek salad. Walking in the menu is in the center of the line. I suggest if they put it closer the left where customers stand in line. Otherwise, you're just standing there looking at the menu and finding up the line. Besides that, ordering was easy and the staff were helpful. I got the Greek salad. It was a big bowl and had a bunch of ingredients that worked well together. I enjoyed this very much. My favorite was trying the drinks! My favorite was the cucumber lime. Very refreshing and the sweetness was perfect. I'd come back again to try a new bowl. read more

CAVA - Greek - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Been wanting to try this place for a while now and stopped in. The staff was very nice and the inside was well kept. I ordered a build your own bowl. My bowl had super greens, lentils, basmati rice, veggies, chicken, red pepper hummus, crazy feta sauce, garlic sauce, corn, feta cheese, tzatziki, marinated tomatoes, pickles and onions. The minus one star is because the girl putting all the toppings on was super sloppy. After topping my bowl, she smashed the lid down and all the sauce was stuck to the lid. It could have been prevented had she not just known stuff into the bowl. However, everything was very flavorful and tasted super fresh. I see what the hype is all about and will definitely would be back. read more

CAVA - Scraped off sauce from the lid down - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I love cava! This location is clean and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend their food. read more

CAVA - Grains and greens bowl (half eaten) - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Cava is my new go-to restaurant! What an awesome concept with an even better delivery! I love all the bold and delicious flavors that blend so deliciously together! This location was shockingly busy but luckily we missed the rush by getting there early and just watched the line grow while we ate. But don't let the line deter you, they move fast and are so efficient! I love to get the greens and grains bowl. All their sauces and toppings are amazing! And definitely don't skip the harissa! read more

Me and my husband have been to this location twice now and they don't disappoint. I think every location of CAVA is amazing it feels and tastes fresh it's very healthy yet delicious we love to get this for a brunch meal when we have some extra time in the day. read more

I first tried CAVA years ago in New York, so I was beyond thrilled when they finally came to Arizona! As a vegetarian, I love how many amazing options they have--there's always something delicious to choose from. The crazy feta dip with pita chips is a must every time. So flavorful and addictive! The kids' meal is also such a great deal--you get so much food for the price, which is a huge bonus. The restaurant is always clean, the staff is friendly, and I love that they have outdoor seating for the cooler days. CAVA is one of my go-to spots and never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

Atmosphere - When we arrived, there was a few empty tables inside. Lots of the tables were already occupied. Luckily for us the patio was wide open with no one sitting there yet. I don't like it when places are crowded. While there, many more groups of people arrived. There was a decent amount of tables and chairs in the shop. I think when they get busy, there won't be enough. Luckily they are right next to apartment houses, so hopefully most customers will bring their food back home to eat. I didn't visit the restroom. Not hot inside. I have been to some places where it's been hot. Half of the patio was in the hot sunlight. Three tables were in the shade. The door from the patio to the inside of the restaurant was locked and posed problems for many customers. Eventually they unlocked the door for easier access. They had music playing outside on the patio. No water misters. Food: Chicken and rice entree - It tasted sweet. The ingredients included grilled chicken, brown rice, tzatziki, hummus, feta, pickled onion, tomato, arugula, Greek vinaigrette. Not sure what made it taste sweet. Harissa avocado - I liked it. It was a little spicy. Its ingredients included Harissa honey chicken + hot harissa vinaigrette. Crazy Feta®, hummus, corn, avocado, rice, SuperGreens. Some bits of chicken fat or skin, but difficult for restaurants to remove all of these pieces. I liked that it was a little spicy. There were also some very tough woody pieces of some vegetable in there. There was also an uncut end of a couple vegetables in there. With the bowls came a complimentary small slice of pita. Seemed soft, which was good, and not old. Service - There were many employees. The service here was quick. They used recipe cards to make the entrees. Parking - The restaurant was located inside of a shared parking lot. Was not crowded since it is a newly built area. Used to be a commercial shopping plaza that was deserted a long time. Now they are building apartment houses there. No parking meters or parking structures. A parking structure with solar panels on top or trees would be nice. Otherwise, no shaded spots available. Same as most places. Future - Will come back although amount of food in bowl seemed small compared to the photos on their website that shows the bowls almost overflowing. The food height level with the rim of the bowls. read more

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I really want to love Cava--honestly, the ingredients are fresh, the flavors are great, and I love the variety they offer. When everything is made right, it's one of my favorite spots to grab a quick, healthy meal. But the inconsistency is hard to ignore. Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10, my order is either missing something or the portions are noticeably off. Whether it's a missing topping, a half-scoop of something that should be a full portion, or (most recently) paying $4 for the crazy feta dip only to get a quarter of the container filled--it's just frustrating. Especially when you're paying extra for those add-ons. I keep coming back because I do like what they offer, but it's hard to justify the cost when I'm constantly left feeling shorted. I hope they tighten up on quality control because they really have something special--they just need to deliver it more consistently. read more

This place was good. I stopped by with a friend and sister over the weekend and it was busy. I had looked over the menu beforehand so I knew what I was going to get. I ordered: 1 Bowl with Black lentils, Basmati rice, Tzatziki, Grilled Chicken, Fiery broccoli, Corn, and Yogurt dill dressing. (I wanted pita strips but they didn't have any at the time) 1 Lemonade - Delicious! My friend had a veggie bowl and my sister had a steak bowl. I was able to sample their bowls and they were very different then mine. Unfortunately, the steak was not good as it had no flavor and it got very cold fast. The grilled chicken was delicious and hot! The veggies were cooked well and had a nice crunch to them. The tables were dirty but they stayed occupied the 1.5 hours we were there. I will be back sometime soon! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Good food and service is usually friendly the aGM is a bit rude however from my experience!

It must have been the summer of 2016 when I visited my sister in DC. She had brought me to the mall and showed me the glory of CAVA. It has been 8 years, and I have never forgotten. Maybe it was how glitzy the mall was, but CAVA was incredible. I've had CAVA since, but there is nothing better than having CAVA in your own area! I am not ashamed to tell you how loudly I gasped a few weeks ago when I saw the sign go up. My husband took me out to lunch today, and it was amazing. There is plenty of parking even though there's construction going on in the same lot. The store is bright and clean, and the service is so friendly! We opted to have our lunch dine-in, so they gave us the reusable bowls. I ordered a bowl with half saffron rice and arugula. You can choose 3 dips, so I got roasted eggplant, Tzatziki, and Red Pepper Hummus. I ordered grilled chicken, but I've had their lamb before, and that is also a good option! I also got it with: fire roasted corn, pickled pickles, persian cucumber, Kalamata olives, and my dressing was yogurt dill. I love their ice tea selection, too, and it's nice to have jasmine tea on tap. Definitely recommend downloading the app to earn your rewards AND to order ahead. While we were seated and eating, the traffic increased, and it got so busy! read more

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Love Cava but this one is terrible. Right from the hurricane fan that greets you at the front door (and makes sitting in a table near it impossible) to the zombie staff and horribly loud music will never go here again. Oh and you can't even get a cup of water. Slowest ever also. read more

Great Guest service, amazing team 11/10/25 Love this place Really clean tables and floors also read more

The food is pretty good and the prices are good for the portions. They also have really good NA drinks. The service is quick.

Service. I order ahead every time. My order was there.. waiting for me. I walked in and 3 separate workers looked at me and went about their day.. like I wasn't even there. I too work in retail and have to display good customer service. It starts with the front line. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

I have always loved Cava, but today they blew my loyalty! First, our order was not ready at the promised pick up time. The big issue was the bowl- they forgot my garlic dressing so my bowl was dry, there was barely any toppings, and all the spinach was wilted. Unacceptable! read more

I'm new to Arizona and the area as I'm here for school. I decided to try this spot because I've heard good things from people back home. Husband and I walked in and looked at the menu for a bit before making a decision. We weren't greeted, but the worker was professional and took our order. She asked us questions to make sure our order was to our liking when preparing it. She even allowed my husband to try some of the spicy chicken before making his choice. The total came out to $25.78 for the bowl, the pita, and one fountain drink. The fountain drinks were rich in flavor and absolutely refreshing in the Arizona summer heat. We tried a few flavors but our favorite was the strawberry one! The restaurant is super clean, spacious, and looks very modern. We truly enjoyed our meals and will definitely be coming back! read more

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I love Cava so much but this location is why I will keep coming back. You can tell the staff maintains cleanliness and everyone there is super friendly and welcoming. Nick was very helpful in making the perfect bowl for me and was very friendly. Great food, great service. read more

Love Cava so much we drive 30 min to eat here. Everything is delicious and fresh! Absolutely worth checking out and better than Chi*** in my opinion! read more

CAVA - Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The food was great, fresh, and filling. Every time I eat here, I have take home food that is just as good as the when it's made. Service was great!!! The first time I ordered was made really easy and the associate gave great recommendations. The ambiance is very relaxed, clean, and open. Daytime ambiance is clean and casual. The evening ambiance is casually intimate. I would go out of my way for this meal 10/10. read more

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Great food and great service 10 out of 10 will come again. Nicholas was very helpful that man needs a raise!! very clean. I didn't see any dirty tables and all the food was fresh. read more

Food was decent. Wish they had options that were less spicy. I asked for the harissa avocado with the less spicy options and it was still pretty spicy. I found a black hair in my bowl halfway through. I threw it out because it grossed me out. The blueberry lavender was delicious. There was forced air that would make a lot of noise every time someone used the door. Not sure if I would return to this location read more

i waited over an hour for my order!!!! tried calling the store and nobody answered! do better because you just lost a customer and i will be sharing my experience read more

It's the upgrade to Chipotle except for Greek food. We loved it. Simple and really tasty. You custom your order. Don't be shy. Ask them how it works. I preferred to get some items like the dips on the side. The smoked eggplant was killer. Dressings are great. Garlic means garlic. Shrug? Is potent but really tasty. Garlic pita. Yes. House Greek and lemon tahini really good dressings. I'm sold. I'm a regular. read more

They cannot get orders out on time. Consistently 10-20 minutes longer on mobile orders every time we go.

Food is fine, workers are fine, problem is, when you walk in, they have one of those fans that automatically blows on the doorway to keep bugs out and this thing BLOWS. You would think there's a fighter jet starting up outside by how loud this thing is. Idk about you guys but I don't like feeling like I'm on an active duty aircraft carrier while I'm trying to enjoy pita bread. This thing also sends a transonic shockwave directly into your face if you are sitting anywhere near it. Genuinely is a huge nuisance. I don't know what sort of nuclear fusion reactor powering this thing but they need to turn it down by about 98%. It's actually comical how loud and powerful it is. Seriously this thing could be used as a booster rocket on a space ship. I guarantee there is not a single bug on the planet that does not get instantly atomized the second it comes into contact with this thing. Completely unnecessary. Bathrooms are clean. read more

CAVA - Industrial grade jet turbine fan - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love love love Cava it is like the Mediterranean version of Chipotle. The Make your own bowl is my go to and I just like to do a salad but love the multiple lettuce options. I overdid the hummus the first time but have since learned to limit to two and their Harissa chicken is my favorite. Not sure why they upcharge on it frankly but I pay it. The sheer options for toppings is lovely and their salt brined pickles are my favorite. I always get dressing on the side and barely use it. The strawberry citrus drink Is so yummy. My one slight annoyance is the variation on the size of my bowl. The bowl is a certain size it needs to be at least 3/4 quarters of the way full. When below that I am disappointed. read more

This was a fun place but also a bit overwhelming. Lots of flavor, protein, and topping options. Simple explanation is Cava is a Mediterranean Chipotle. The flavor pallet is GreekLebanese. There are different hummus to choose from and you pick your greens, protein, grain, and dressing. Good stuff. I went Greekish with the Greek Vinaigrette. Might want to go with a standard option before tweaking. I liked it a lot with the options and such. My wife gave it a meh because the tzatziki sauce wasn't as good as our favorite place. Serving sizes are big. Could easily share. The fountain drinks were odd and we didn't try them. Salad will run you $11 depending on options. read more

Always amazing fresh healthy food I wish we had one on this side of town near Gilbert!

Pros: Very tasty flavors, vibrant colors, good service, nice choices and set salads/ wraps Cons: the steak was chewy and they were out of feta cheese. I will be back! read more

I was looking forward to trying the new restaurant in the valley. The employees were really nice but the food for the cost was not impressive! the salad was sopping with dressing- which made everything taste off. the heat was not a good test for take out quality. i love mediterranean food but this didn't work. read more