Not to belabor a point previously made, but ahhhhh the harissa avocado bowl is remarky! Great service, selection, ambiance. read more

When I placed my order online, I chose the time 12:15pm.This wasn't even the earliest available time, meaning I gave them enough time to prepare my order. I arrived to pick up my order at 12:25, but the order wasn't ready and I had to wait another 15 min. The order was prepared with a significant delay. They didn't include the pickled onions I ordered, and the chicken was overcooked/dry. Because I asked the employee why the order wasn't ready yet, she carelessly and with a displeased look almost threw it at me after it was finally prepared. read more

I had a huge bowl. I was very generously packed. When I asked for all the condiments on top, I really got them! The chicken was a little burnt and crunchy not in a good way. Everything else tasted really good. read more

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I've been meaning to try this spot for awhile. I always see people eat here on social media, lol. I was supposed to try this dish that one of sm influencer recommended. However, I decided to try my luck with my own choices. When I arrived early midday, it wasn't too crowded. The staff were friendly and worked fast. I decided to make my own bowl and started with the black lentils, spinach, chicken, cucumbers, corn, spicy sauce and some other veggies and sauce. I was excited and a bit apprehensive with my bowl. When I got home and I was pleasantly surprised and happy with my order. I ate everything in my bowl. It was delicious with the combination of items and sauce I ordered. I'm ready to return and try a different bowl combination. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

PROs - different type of salad . Good concept CONs- slow service , soggy felafel. Good location and nicely placed . I was in a mood to eat salad and thought of Cava . I used to eat in cava more before .. haven't had for the last 2 years . I should say that the quality has decreased from what it was before . Service was also a bit slow and the pricing is a little high as compared with other salad shops. I paid about 18$ for a veggie salad and pita chips . Wish they give pita chips with the meal . It's about 3$ .. not bad though. I loved their pita chips . Salad was ok . Quantity was less zzz felafels were a bit soggy . My friend had chicken salad and it was really good . Hope they can make fresh felafels and serve it hot. Billing was quick . Overall I liked it but could be better .. 3 stars .. read more

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The food here is delicious!! You may want to order online and pick up in store because if you go during prime lunch time hours, you will be waiting on a very long line!! I always create my own grain + rice bowl and typically comes out to around $12 - $13 bucks, which is not bad at all for Manhattan prices. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible service. There were at least 3 workers in the front. None of them helped us even though they were just standing around and barely restocking. There was no line. They were lacking so much that one of their loud timers was going off for a minute before one of them turned it off. read more

CAVA - Completely empty with at least 3 workers in the front. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Service sucks. The woman with the nose ring that prepares the bowls is super rude. They sell soda but the machine has no ice and all the flavors are water. Visited 11/20 PM. Was a regular. read more

Great spot! The manager was very kind. The workers are also generous and very attentive read more

CAVA - My view - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

This is my second experience at Cava, specially at this location. The food always looks fresh but they are extremely careless and always out of specific items (from my first experience - there was no more falafel and I ended up with a bowl of whatever veggies were still available at the time). This time, I ordered their Steak + Harissa bowl via the app and received a bowl without any steak....that cost $24. The veggies taste great but it's not what I ordered or paid for. I would never give them a third opportunity, not worth it. read more

CAVA - Steak+Harissa bowl, minus the steak. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Yazzi Isaac Oliver are goats 10/10 service!! They help me out w 2 bowls extra stuff and free pita

First time at CAVA and it definitely won't be my last! The woman helping me was super friendly and walked me through everything since I wasn't sure what to do. The spicy feta was absolutely incredible--I seriously dreamed about it for days, haha! The food overall was fantastic, and the atmosphere was really calming. The only downside was that the chairs weren't the most comfortable, but honestly, the delicious food made up for it. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

A clump of black long curly hair in my food! I took a bite and I had to pull it out of my mouth! Disgusting!!!! I am never ordering again! Ruined my dinner! Plus I was never refunded! read more

I have a love affair with the Greek Salad from Cava. It is so delicious. I can't explain why it is more delicious than other Greek Salads, but trust me, it is the most delicious Greek Salad you will ever have. I know nothing else about this place except that it is around the corner from my hotel and I eat here whenever I come to NYC. read more

Long wait even with no line. Always out of items. I always regret coming here. Been like this for over past year. I wish there was another cava nearby I could go to instead. Taking business elsewhere next time. Sticker still in avocado. Not friendly and bad experience. read more

CAVA - Sticker from avocado still on avocado. Avocado also uncut. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Ambiance was so hot, don't think the ac was working, waited 30min for them to take my order, and there was only 1 other person on line smh. I wish I remembered her name but the short girl,black hair TERRIBLE ATTITUDE she legit slapped my toppings into the bowl and then the squirted the sauce into my bowl so mad and aggressively it literally splattered on her too. She was giving me mean looks like girl what is your problem. Then I asked for a water cup and yes I got lemonade but honestly, I was just a little confused on where the water thingy was and she literally cursed me out over a $3.76 drink which I told her I would pay for !!!!!! I could've dumped my bowl on her head but I chose peace so I hope she see this review and I hope cava train their staff better. read more

Their kitchen creates distinctive flavors and service meets high standards. Satisfying meals at reasonable price points. The staff impresses; greeting guests kindly and fulfilling requests cheerfully. Reliable choice for evening dining. You won't want to delay trying this place. read more

Perfect food was fresh and it was clean inside! Highly recommend the service was so fast too!

Asked for a little bit more rice after getting a measily scoop, apparently the fact that it was an extra charge was mumbled. Only found out towards the end of the bowl when Serenity had to explain how it was said that it was extra. Make sure to explicitly ask if anything is extra when customizing your bowl. Always out of stuff and pretty rude staff. read more

Stopped by CAVA around 5 pm after the gym when I was hungry and craving Chipotle, but since there wasn't one nearby, I decided to give CAVA a try. The setup is really similar to Chipotle, but I was blown away by the variety of flavors--it was absolutely delicious and only $13! The only downside was the overflowing garbage and a few dirty tables. I'll definitely be coming back, though! read more

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They were very helpful and quick with the service, especially the worker Andrew he did my order and he did it efficiently, I ordered the rice with chicken and I didn't know what sides to get so I asked him if I could try a small sample and his manager approved, they were so good, the place has a nice vibe to it as it's near a college and in Manhattan so the eats here are good. read more

The flavors are so good but this location packed my bowl less full than the location down by FiDi/ Soho when I ordered ahead. It's a lot of greek flavors- think chipotle but make it greek and healthy. I usually can't finish it all in one go so it is more than filling for the price you pay. Here is my go to order for some inspo: Grains Bowl $12.22 Included Pita V2, Lemon Herb Tahini, Yogurt Dill, Crumbled Feta, Pickled Onion (2), Tomato + Cucumber, Tomato + Onion, Pita Crisps, Shredded Romaine (2), Fire Roasted Corn (2), Lentil Tabbouleh (2), Persian Cucumber (2), Half Chicken, Half Falafel, Red Pep Hummus, Crazy Feta, Tzatziki, Half Black Lentils, Half Saffron White Rice read more

CAVA - grain bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

First time going to this place today and it was a very sweet experience while I was waiting on the line I asked one of kitchen prep guys about the food and that I was a picky eater and he also gave great suggestions shout out to him (wish I had gotten his name to put him in my review) , once I got to the middle of ordering the servers were also sweet and patient (you guys practically hired angels to work for cava) the beverages were really good as well and although this may have been my first bowl, I can't wait to try more. It was just really cool to try a different cuisine for once and I'll definitely be returning. I also forgot the name of the manager. She was so kind and had the most wonderful smile. Like everyone in there was just awesome and I haven't had Customer Service like this in a while. Lol thanks again to all the awesome workers !! :) read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

solid meal! FIlling, healthy, delicious, reasonably priced. Can't go wrong at Cava.

For a quick and yummy meal, this place did not disappoint. I had a bowl and ordeesoa side of their very tasty pita "chips." Service was quick, helpful, & friendly. Inside has plenty of seating and a clean environment. Would definitely return. read more

CAVA - Bowl & chips - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

3 word description: fast, casual, value detail: a good spot for a quick, but filling, bite. I enjoy my various bowls from Cava and love trying new combinations. i just wish the meats were a little warmer. despite the lunch rush chaos, the staff did a wonderful job moving the line along. read more

CAVA - lamb and assorted sides bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I was craving a falafel salad specifically today and I honestly didn't think that any restaurant would be able to really meat the craving. I randomly googled the closest falafel spot nearby and Cava came up and so I decided to go in since I didn't want to travel far. It was easy to order the directions are displayed in the screen- I got the mixed greens and lentil mix and then added spreads such as hummus and eggplant mash, added toppings of my choice and of course got the falafel as my protein. I was helped right away and it was a quick order, only thing was I had to make sure I was choosing the ingredients I really wanted today and I did a good job with my choices. Finally got the tahini sauce on top. It was around $14 bucks which wasn't bad at all. It bit the spot and I am satisfied! 5 in my books for service and taste. The atmosphere is fast food in and out spot and there's been people quickly eating and leaving. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean falafel salad - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great experience! So fast, so easy, so good. Brianna helped me, love Cava always!

I generally love Cava. But this is probably the worst run cava in the world. Tonight there was a 20 minute wait for rice. The food usually looks presentable and nice at other locations also, but never here. They're also always out of something! read more

Poorly managed. Ordered ahead online. But was not ready in time. Also ordered additional sides. They forgot to add free pita which I thought is their staple thing to have but that was the point of ordering the extra sides. Also almost gave us the wrong size side. Someone should be checking the bag. Gave my first try a bad experience. read more

This is the best Cava in NYC. The staff is awesome and the portion sizes are great. I will be going back!

Service is quick and they are generous with their portion sizes. Came here on several occasions during work trips and they always deliver when I need a simple lunch that packs a punch. The floors are always sticky though! read more

Food is amazing!! I love it! But the staff... all of them, for some reason are not friendly tonight. It could be that they are on strike? They all seem angry and have bad attitude. The state of the food is also not super clean. It seems like there is a bit of food scraps on every corner read more

CAVA - Counter - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible service and the food is below average. The service was abysmal. They just threw the food in the bowl. Along with that Stephanie was particularly nasty. When I asked for a receipt she was very irritated. Extremely rude staff and poor food quality. read more

I'll start off by saying fresh ingredients. However, workers are on their phone with a long line, slow and do not care about how long the wait is... I've gone here for lunch quite a bit and it's the same thing every time. read more

Coming back to the office earlier this year, I needed to discover some go-to lunch spots in the area. For one, it's a bit tougher than most locations with some of the more familiar names shutting down permanently due to COVID. CAVA was one of my early go-tos. Mediterrenean food is one of my favorite cuisines because it's very tasty and not super heavy. For me, the falafel bowls do the trick here. I always get myself the mix of the greens + grains. Spinach + black lentils are the best. Brown rice is not a bad option, but I've stuck to the former. From here, the other toppings are to the tastes of the beholder. For me, it's more about trying to avoid duplicating items. For example, the crazy feta is good, but I know I can get regular feta, so I'll go with the red pepper hummus instead. Before you leave, make sure you get some pita chips & pita bread too. This is a spot I highly recommend. read more

Delicious! Food is always fresh! Orders are quick! Favorite items or there is a Greek salad bowl. Great customer service.

When there was a lone CAVA location in NY, I'd trek down to Union Square just to get my paws on one of their delightful, fresh, zesty, filling, Mediterranean bowls, thankful this D.C. based chain landed in my city. It was a star among the many fast casual bowl shops in the city catering to the office crowds, where you could get a filling and healthy meal for just about $10, a steal compared to the sometimes $15-$20 bowls that are typical in the city. Now that CAVAs are a dime a dozen in New York, some of the allure has worn off. But everytime I sink my teeth into one of their salads I feel better for it. The falafel somehow stays crispy, the vegetables are always fresh, and the sauces are very flavorful. I especially enjoy the harissa, which has a genuine kick to it, their sriracha Greek yogurt dressing, and I like to top my salad with a few noodle chips. A little indulgence on my otherwise healthy bowl. Though I haven't gone back to the office, I find myself craving my sad desk lunch that is the not so sad Mediterranean bowl from CAVA. 'Better than your sad desk salad' is a decent tagline, wouldn't you say? read more

Out of all of the "make your own bowl" places in Flat Iron (and there are a lot) this is one of the best. I've always been a huge CAVA fan but have never been brave enough to put up with the line that forms at this location come noon. I am sure it moves quickly, but it is seriously out the door. But I got here the other day at 11:30, and found a totally reasonable line that didn't exist the building, so I was game. It's pretty simple, pick how you want your food: In a bowl or on a pita, and then you just go down the line from there. I got a half arugula, half brown rice bowl with a mix of chicken and roasted veggies. The roasted veggies are such a great addition. It's a mix of Brussels Sprouts, squash, carrots and cauliflower. The lamb meatballs look amazing, but I haven't tried them yet. Next, you pick out a few dips. Tzatziki and eggplants are my go tos. Moving down the line, you pick a few toppings like feta, cucumbers, couscous, etc. and last but not least, dressing (always Greek vinaigrette). And there you have it, the perfect bowl! read more

These guys are super efficient and create a delicious, satisfying bowl every time. Had the marinated chicken with the yogurt dressing with corn, feta and olives over salad and it didn't disappoint. Good beverage options and easy in / out. Just perfect. read more