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    CAVA

    3.7 (810 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken bowl with pretty much everything

    Gahhh I just love cava. The sour cream pita chips are so yummy. Garlic dressing and shug on the side for life plus this location hooks it uppp. Way better than Laguna niguel cava. One of the tables outside is actually so funky that it feels like you're on a boat

    Kate L.

    I'm a big fan of CAVA overall--the food is always flavorful, the ingredients are fresh, and I love how customizable everything is. This location delivers on that front: my bowl was great, and I appreciate that they've been more consistent lately with having ingredients in stock. Also, bonus points for super easy parking! That said, the cleanliness of this location really takes away from the experience. Compared to other CAVA spots I've been to (especially in LA), this one feels noticeably dirtier--dusty surfaces, grimy counters, and just an overall lack of upkeep. It honestly kept me from even wanting to take a photo of my food. The staff here is friendly, which I always appreciate, but I really hope they can take some time to deep clean and refresh the space. It's been like this the two times I've gone to this location. The food deserves better surroundings!

    Frankie H.

    Cava is currently gifting their Rewards members with a FREE drink to celebrate their Cava Amor event where members can get a free drink after 3pm on 7/2 or 7/9 no purchase necessary! I went ahead and tried Cava for the first time. I got an email letting me know about 4 different Fizz flavors they have out now, so I figured I'd try a couple during these nights to see what they taste like in hopes of purchasing more in the future! Unfortunately, the Fizz Drinks aren't listed in the App, so when I placed my order, I had to choose a Large Strawberry Citrus flavor (I really wanted to try Summer Berry Fizz) instead. It was ready in about 10 minutes. I went to the location and they handed me a cup to fill out my drink myself. I asked the girl, "Oh, I'm supposed to make this myself?" She said "Yes." So I went over to the drink dispenser, but none of the flavors I requested were available. No Summer Berry Fizz Flavors or Strawberry Citrus flavors. So I figured just mix my own Black Cherry and Blueberry flavor then and see what happens. Maybe because this is my first time, but it left me VERY confused. If I order a drink (a promotional drink) do I have to mix all the flavors in myself? Are the employees supposed to mix the flavors for online orders or do I still that myself? I guess because my intention was to have one thing and I ended up getting another, it left me very unsatisfied with the ordering and pick up process. Nonetheless, the Black Cherry and Blueberry flavors I mixed together did turn out to be very tasty! So that was a 4/5, but my overall experience, was a 2/5.

    J'aime K.

    Pretty great value for what you get. I alway opt for the custom bowl. You can get arugala and rice on the bottom. All their toppings are delish. If you come at lunch hour, the line is long, the wait is long. Come before or after peak times. Good healthy option. FYI - there is an upcharge for Lamb.

    Spicy lamb and steak
    Jade S.

    Our first time at cava and it was delicious and very fresh! The spicy lamb was flavorful and the chicken shawarma and steak was very tender. All their ingredients were refreshing. We love the garlic sauce as well. The staff helped explain the processes and gave great recommendations. The tables outside needed l cleaning but the inside was good. The lemonades were unique and not too sweet. We paid ~$35

    What is this serving size?!
    Sarina L.

    Whole new staff? Change in management? Cava has always been a favorite and especially this one as I always found it clean, friendly staff, and a full bowl. My order rarely changes, half rice half splendid greens with chicken, and toppings on top. My most recent visits have been quite dissapointing, portions have significantly cut in half. At first I thought it was an off day but just visited again today and wow I am so dissapointed. If i'm going to spend $13 on a bowl, I'm expecting a fairly portioned out bowl. The staff is basically flinging scoops into my bowl. Rice and the greens? It was a sad little scoop.. okay I guess I dont need that much carbs, but then everything else that follows, 2 half scoops of chicken. and then small flings of toppings of corn cucumbers red onions and tomatoes. They literally flick the spoonful into the bowl that some drop on the other buckets of toppings. Then somene else occasionally comes in to clean up the area which I appreciate. But wow.. Please look at my picture, I get inflation and stuff but for this price and my food that was once filled above the line in the bowl to now what falls below. It looks so sad. But don't worry they are generous with the sauce on top even though I ask for light sauce. Grabbing a spoon to drink my sauce mixed with some rice and chicken I guess. Hope someone in management sees the problem and fixes the portion problems. I most likely wont be returning to this location soon.

    Salad bowl + cricket!!

    Ordered to go and there was a giant cricket in my salad bowl. Disgusting! I had never ordered from here before nor will I again.

    Cava build your own Greens + Grains Bowl
    Foodie G.

    Every time I go to CAVA it is always a hit with my kids. They order the kids meal and the food is flavorful, healthy, and feel good tasting. The service was great, they were patient with me and helped find out what are the best options. Especially the time I went "Maddi" and some other employees were very kind. She gave us samples to try and she needs a raise! God bless yall

    Steak Harissa
    Vanessa R.

    First time trying Cava and I have mixed feelings. I tried the steak harissa bowl, substituted the red pepper hummus for traditional and added balsamic vinegar. The flavors went well together and I thought the bowl was overall tasty, but the portions were quite small for a bowl costing over $20. I am not a fan of chipotle for the same reason, so I most likely will not return. Otherwise the location was nice and well maintained/ clean even during the lunch rush and the employees were nice and accommodating.

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    Decided to give this place one last try and there was the biggest hair in my food. I'm giving up on this place

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    The honey harissa chicken bowl was amazing. Friendly staff, quick service in a clean restaurant.

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    Pretty busy location, but the food is fresh/tasty and the staff is friendly all the time.

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    Is the food halal?

    Yes I think no park served there

    Do they serve beer and wine?

    No they do not serve beer and wine or any alcoholic beverages....

    Do they have gluten free options and can they accommodate gluten allergies?

    They do not have gluten free specific options that I have seen although it is a build your own type of menu so there are plenty of gluten free options and additions to the salads you create

    Dog friendly or outdoor seating?

    Outdoor seating!

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    Kabab Express - Lamb Soltani with Baghali polo, Dizi, Felafel meal and Half Fried Chicken, all so yummy :P

    Kabab Express

    4.6(480 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Food is good, service was okay, speed was disappointingly slow…read more I get that these places make their food to order so I expected a wait, but they have the word "express" in their business name so I had a false expectation. Needless to say I sat there waiting for my two to-go orders for what felt like an eternity. A lot of people flowed in after me and they were all just waiting, it was weird since it was empty when I walked in and then seeing 6 tables of people with no food. I thought I ordered the cheaper lunch special of chicken koobideh and beef koobideh, but he punched in the full portion instead. I didn't really mind as it just became extra food for dinner. But I feel like if someone is going in at the beginning of lunch time, they would be looking to order lunch menu stuff? I guess I can't expect people to do what I my logic would do. The two koobidehs is pretty much the same thing I order at any of these places because I prefer ground meat that's tender and juicy and this place did not disappoint. They were cooked to perfections with just a little crisp on the meats. Not much else to say since I only had a basic meal....meals

    We had it to go, so I can't speak much about the dine-in experience, but I will say the service…read morewasn't the friendliest. We ordered the combo beef and chicken plate, the beef gyro plate, and two falafel on the side. The falafel didn't look impressive, but they were surprisingly excellent--moist, flavorful, and honestly better than Sababa's. I'll definitely order six next time. The gyro plate was solid, not overly greasy or heavy, and the seasoning was just right. I wasn't a fan of the hummus, which had a bitter aftertaste, but my partner liked the tanginess, so that may come down to personal preference. On the combo plate, the chicken stood out: juicy and tender. The beef seemed to be a leaner cut and was a bit dry. I'd probably skip this particular beef kebab next time and try a different one. The saffron rice and grilled tomato were a nice complement. The plate also came with jumbo naan, served warm and smelling amazing, definitely a highlight.

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    The Olives Branch - Back of the Dining Room

    The Olives Branch

    4.3(958 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    Wow! My mom and I were pleasantly surprised. We sat inside and it was gorgeous! We were greeted by…read morethe waiter and he was so great during our entire lunch! We had water and iced tea to drink. The iced tea was refreshing. I had finished up a 3 hour research trip walking around Mission SJC, so refreshing is an understatement. To start off, we had spinach fatayer, grape leaves, fried eggplant, and cheese fatayer. I loved the cheese fatayer! It was crispy and the cheese inside was delicious. I also added on a soup to my filet mignon shish kabob entree. I asked the waiter if the kitchen could cut my kabob into small pieces because my wrist is broken and I am unable to use a knife. He was understanding and the meat arrived in perfect bite sized pieces. The meat was so tender and seasoned appropriately. The pita and hummus were great too. My mom had the salmon, which she enjoyed. The waiter gave us personal service that triumphs over impersonal interactions at other restaurants. For dessert, my mom and I both ordered the chocolate pistachio fudge cake with a side of ice cream. Oh my! It was DELICIOUS! I remember telling my mom "thank god I was just at a church because forgive me father for I have sinned". It was decadent and rich. I even took some home and it held up well the next day. Additionally, the whole ambiance was very welcoming and chic. I really liked the light fixtures and the bathroom was very clean and elegant. Overall, my mom and I had an amazing lunch! Anytime we're back in SJC, we will be returning.

    Three of us chose this place for lunch due to its location and the menu we saw online. What a good…read morechoice!! We started with the yogurt cucumber appetizer. Otherwise known as tzaziki, it was delicious and served with 2 quartered pita breads. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the chicken Tawook ( if I've spelled it correctly) which was marinated and grilled chicken breast and the chunks were very tasty and somewhat moist. Served with a grilled tomato half and zucchini and pepper slices on a bed of basmati rice, it was good. This came with a small salad that had a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Quite good. My plate came with garlic whip which is a garlic purée sauce with olive oil and lemon juice. It was very mild. Diner number 2 had the beef schwarma platter served the same way with the same accompaniments except instead of garlic whip , she had tahini sauce. Diner 3 had the falafel platter which was the same with rice, salad, tahini and 3 fried felafel balls. The felafel was delicious ( diner 3 shared generously) but a tad over fried because the outside was hard. The inside, however, was delish! We had no room for dessert but next time!! Hannah, our server was terrific and the owner came over to talk with us also. Nice people. Diners 2 and 3 live in the area and happily, Olives Branch is between them. I live about 3,000 miles away but next time I'm here, I'll be back for another great meal! If you live in the San Diego County area, do yourself a favor and try this place. You won't be sorry.

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    The Olives Branch - Theiir outside patio for people wanting to do hookah.

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    Theiir outside patio for people wanting to do hookah.

    Greek Bistro

    Greek Bistro

    4.8(4.3k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
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    "I mean we all knew the food would be good once we tired that heavenly Baba Ghanoush." "I'm not…read moreeasy to please but this Baba Ghanoush makes me so happy" are the words that left my friends' mouths. The food was to die for. I cannot express how every aspect of the food was amazing: the Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, Gyro Meat, Rice, etc. All just wonderful. A bit pricey, but it will either fill you up or give you amazing left overs! Then the desserts were inexplainable. Their Napoleon an ice cream pastry dessert, fluffy puff pastry layered with sweet French vanilla cream, served alongside ice cream to drape on top adorned with a sweet topping elevating the vanilla some place new, was a delight to the tongue. Then their Greek Sunday was an extreme surprise but had the table fighting. Vanilla ice cream topped with Carmel drizzle, pistachio, and othering flavors, decorated by fried pita chips dusted with cinnamon sugar. (Which I must admit reminded me so heavily of some Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Furthermore as they were leaving and the Sunday sat unfinished, I downed a fried pita chip because they were so good :P) It was such a wonderful evening here! By the way Danny was a charm! Super sweet, and almost got away with getting us all to get a dessert, and almost slipped by with getting someone to get another beer! A great energy and super patient with us. (And just since he asked, and was so sweet, I did create a Yelp account to fulfill his wish to post a review specifically on yelp and not a differing platform!) Make sure you go to the restaurant! So amazing!

    It's just the best restaurant in town! The food comes in great portions and amazing taste and…read moreimportantly texture. A great venue for a night out. Best service too, we had Erik as a waiter and he was great!!!

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    Greek Bistro - Let the Good Times Roll !!!

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    Let the Good Times Roll !!!

    M Cafe & Grill - My delicious rice with Sumac sprinkled on with the NOT Dry I repeat NOT DRY M1. Chicken and Beef Koobideh

    M Cafe & Grill

    4.3(535 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    It was our first time in the area, and as a fan of Mediterranean food, I found this place on Yelp…read moreand decided to give it a try. I'm really glad we did. The portions were large, and the atmosphere was very relaxing during our visit. The server Habibi!!! was friendly and attentive. I'm usually very particular about food, but this place did not disappoint. We ordered the mixed platter for two, and it was excellent. I'm a big eater, but my wife and I still couldn't finish everything. It was so good that we packed the rest to go. Out of all the places I've tried, this one really stands out for both taste and quality. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely come back.

    I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was honestly disappointing from the moment…read morewe arrived. We showed up around 1 PM, which should be prime lunch time, and the place was completely empty. Not just quiet, I mean literally no one there, which immediately felt off. Even finding the entrance was confusing, especially if it's your first time. The exterior didn't help either. It looked sun-damaged and like it hadn't been maintained in a while, which set the tone before we even walked in. Once inside, things didn't improve. A guy greeted us briefly and ran to the back, and then another staff member asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. The first thing we noticed was how stuffy it felt. No airflow, no ventilation, and when I asked if the AC was on, he said no. At that point, it just didn't feel comfortable staying. My friend and I looked at each other like, are we really about to eat here? That feeling alone says a lot. They do have an outdoor seating setup with what looks like Persian-style lounge seating, which could actually be really nice, but even that area didn't look clean or maintained. It had potential, but it just didn't feel inviting. We ended up leaving, and shortly after, another couple walked in and chose to sit outside, probably for the same reason we didn't want to stay inside. Honestly, this place feels like it could have a good vibe if it were busy and properly maintained, but right now it just feels neglected. Between the confusing entrance, lack of upkeep, and uncomfortable indoor environment, it was an easy decision to walk out.

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    See how big this dish is! My hands are small btw

    M Cafe & Grill - Sugar and saffron rock candy style stick to mix into tea!

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    Sugar and saffron rock candy style stick to mix into tea!

    Bahar Restaurant - Entrance

    Bahar Restaurant

    4.1(591 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Private events

    Still such a yummy spot! I got the appetizer with the crispy rice and the three toppings. The three…read moretoppings happened to be my favorite three dishes! So I love that they have that on here I don't remember it being here about 10 years ago. I also got the stew with celery artichoke and beef. It was really nice! I love that it's lightweight. I'll probably get a fuss in June to go just because it's my favorite. I absolutely love the Persian tea! I do order it with my food which always throws people off but that's how I do it lol I've had the creepy day etc. here before so I know that's good but I'll definitely order that next time to go.

    This review is for Bahar Catering: We had Bahar catering for…read morea 51st birthday at an event venue. I highly recommend Bahar catering. From the planning to the actual event, they handled everything professionally and stayed in constant contact with me prior to the event. The food quality was exceptional. They provided a beautiful set up with the coffee, tea and cookies. The food was set up beautifully and the food temperature was perfect. The server adapted and problem-solved. I really couldn't have asked for a better caterer. I was able to enjoy the party because there was nothing that was missing--everything was provided exactly as was agreed and they went above and beyond. Thank you for making our event memorable.

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    Bahar Restaurant - Boneless chicken combo kabob

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    Boneless chicken combo kabob

    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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