Visited Cava for the first time ever today! Went for lunch after a workout class with my girlfriends and was so glad we chose to come here. I tried the Garlicky Chicken Shawarma bowl, and it was delicious and very fresh. I also ordered the pita chips, and they were very good. Everything was so good, I decided to get another bowl to take home as there is no Cava location near me. Also tried the Jasmine Green Tea and Cucumber Mint Lemonade, which were refreshing. Decent sitting area in and outside, and clean bathrooms. Location is in a shopping plaza with ample parking. Great customer service, was helped by Bri, Stephanie, Ruby, Evelyn, and one more person who I was unable to get the name of. Shoutout to them, thanks for the wonderful service and for making our food very well! If in the area in the future, I would definitely be back and recommend to anyone wanting a fresh, healthy, and delicious meal to stop by this CAVA location. read more

CAVA - Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Jasmine Green Tea - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Averie, a worker in this location, had such a nasty attitude towards my friends and I. Please keep in mind there was not even a rush going on. We were very polite and cordial. She was banging the trays around when swapping the hummus or salad. SHE WOULD SCOOP WITH HER HANDS instead of the utensils to serve us the salad. When I corrected her that one of the plates did not have any hummus but she accidentally put some on the wrong bowl, she scooped the hummus WITH HER HANDS out of the bowl and was ready to pour more rice over it. Very disgusting and a HUGE cross contamination factor all around. I asked her kindly to throw that plate away and restart. Not sure what day she was having, but as a food safety matter she needs to retake some lessons and have a convo with the manager. I'm sure the manager was there too and heard when I told her to throw the plate away. read more

I want to thank the cashier/server Josh for being so kind and helpful. It was my first time here and he was very patient and answered all my questions. 10 out of 10 customer service. The food was good and the portions are better than chipotle. Ty read more

CAVA - My empty bowl because it was so good I forgot to take a picture - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

I came into this location today around lunch time and it was such an uncomfortable experience. There was a line of cava workers on the other side trying to power through the the line . The first guy at the register I'm guessing was the boss was so hostile to his employees . He told the girl next to him in front of everyone " was their extra protein " in such an angry voice and she talked very low back not sure what happened but then he goes on a rampage about how nothing is free . Starts telling her move down he needs someone who knows what they're doing . The way he be littled her for a simple misunderstanding was terrifying. Poor girl looked so young with glasses I can tell she was new and trying not to cry. He then moves her to the end to just scoop the protein to the bowl and then yells again he wants her back where she was to watch the other girl do it correctly. He kept yelling " communication " like a very aggressive bully . I'm sorry half of those workers were younger and that type of "training " was so sad to see . I would think cava would want to train workers with respect . This could be some of their first time jobs and that's disgusting to treat them like that . I do hope he sees this review and thinks again when talking to people like they are nothing . I left cava with such a horrible feeling in my chest because all those employees looked so extremely stressed and when I was there on Monday it was totally opposite the employees were so kind and sweet . I understand bosses need to be bosses but there's a time and place to talk to your employees about doing something wrong . Please feel free to reach out to me so I know this is looked into . I do have my receipt and time stamp so you can look at cameras and investigate this type of behavior . So sad read more

Food was everything we expected from Cava except, a portion of the harrisa was a little bit more spicy, yum. The wife had her lentals under cooked hard. So she goes to let the young lady know. When Carlos shows up a quick apology and a remade bowl, no waiting in line again just sincere customer service. And great food. Thank you Cava and Carlos. read more

I love this cava location! They are always so quick and helpful. I had the best interaction with Kim. She was so kind, helpful, and quick. She made the entire ordering process easy and I appreciated the help she provided when I wasn't sure what I wanted. read more

First Time Here And The portion Size Is Terrible , servers do not even fill one scoop into your bowl and for the price it's insane , I seen a lot of people complain about THAT at this location. Maybe I'll try Whittier ! read more

this is the second cava location i've tried (first time was irvine) and this location was honestly a little nicer! smaller, but it was relatively clean and well stocked in everything ingredients were all fresh and everything tasted great! shawarma chicken wasn't dry which was nice haha - the fire roasted corn was really good! honestly everything tasted a little better for some reason lol portions were pretty generous in my opinion and the workers were attentive, helpful and nice as well! read more

Flavor was good but the portion size is nothing like what is shown online or on the pictures in the store. The CAVA location in Whittier had portion sizes more representative of what is advertised. We questioned the portion size at this location and was told that what we received is the normal portion size here. I will not be back to this location. We had also ordered the Greek salad bowl and it was equally as small and this cost us 31$, terrible value. read more

CAVA - Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

The most stingy cava location I've been to. I don't even mean the protein, I mean they're even stingy with the toppings and dressing.

I love Cava and excited that they've opened a new spot right in my neighborhood! I love the concept of customizing your own bowls. The bowls are healthy and flavorful. My go-to order is grains and greens with honey chicken, plus a variety of unlimited toppings. When I visited, the portions were decent, though they might feel a bit small for the price. We also tried their drinks, but I wouldn't recommend them. The jasmine tea was unsweetened, and the other options were just okay. Overall, the space was clean, and the service was quick! read more

CAVA - Cava Bowls - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Shout out to Janelle and Evelyn for the 10/10 first time Cava trip!! They were working efficiently, maintaining a VERY clean workspace, and still made each interaction feel personable!! When I asked for recommendations they were quick to help me out and the food was great! I ordered a greek salad with the sauces on the side, and my mom got the spicy lamb + avocado with basmati rice instead of greens. read more

CAVA - Aftermath of the greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

A triple threat! Great food! Excellent customer service! Great decor and over all atmosphere! Will be back.

Bad customer service from Aimee. Went to get a bowl today and asked for dressing on the side Cashier Aimee went to grab plastic containers to put them in. Once she filled the plastic up with dressing she put them inside my bowl . I asked her to please take them out, she did but I noticed the plastic containers were full of food so I asked her to please wipe them as they got dirty and had food on it. She then proceeds to tell me that's what they're doing now so next time they're not going to take out the dressing for me. I told her if I may speak to the manager because they extremely gross and unsanitary. She caught and attitude said manager wasn't there and was pretty rude along with her female coworker. Making faces and exchanging looks. BAD service. read more

Went for the soft opening - was pretty efficient service and the food was well prepared. Place was very clean as well. Shout out to Anna who was the cashier for the opening - she was super friendly and helpful! read more

I came in a few days ago and was greeted with a hand extended towards my face in a very rude way, "where's your tickets " he said rudely, could have said sorry we are having a private event, against my better judgment I came back today, I do have to say everyone was extremely nice staff was great, but sorry to say the food was not good at all I will definitely pass on this spot I'll give it two stars because the staff today was very nice, but that Chad looking dude needs to caution himself when putting his hand in someone's face read more

CAVA - Can't wait to try them out looks like they are open for business now - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

If you haven't tried CAVA yet, you're seriously missing out! My wife and I stopped by recently and were blown away by both the food and the service. We both got chicken bowls, and they were absolutely delicious with fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned chicken, and flavors that come together in every bite. The harissa honey chicken with the crazy feta and garlic dressing combo is a game-changer! You can really taste the quality, and it's the kind of meal that leaves you full but feeling good. What made the experience even better was the staff. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, but Milinda especially stood out. She greeted us with such a positive attitude and genuine kindness that it made the whole visit that much more enjoyable. It's rare to come across someone who makes you feel so taken care of, and she did just that. We're also glad this location is closer to us because it saves us from having to drive out to Long Beach or La Habra like we used to. CAVA has definitely become a new favorite for us not just because of the amazing food, but also because of the people like Milinda who make it such a great place to come back to! read more

I would recommend mobile ordering if you're in a time crush. Because the line does get pretty long. The times I have went they only have like 2 workers in the front serving the plates. Serving sizes are good portions read more

I wanted to love this location so badly because it's way closer to my house than Whittier. But can't say that's the case.....The portion sizes are very sad. As the girl was making my bowl, you can tell she was scared to put a full scoop of anything . My bowl wasn't even full. read more

CAVA - Green salad chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Check your receipts, people! I ordered a Harissa Avocado Bowl & not only did I need to remind them to add avocado because the worker forgot, but they also CHARGED me for extra for the avocado when this bowl already includes it. It's literally in the name! read more

CAVA - Receipt - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

As much as I love CAVA, I am begging the store manager to please hire more people. I go to this location 2x a week and order online. Lately, my order has been late and missing items. I keep going back because the food is delicious. There needs to be more people helping during lunch rush. read more

The food is great . I would just say the service & ambiance is terrible. Every time I go there , which I go about twice a week, they're always under staffed & always a line, sometimes out the door . They need to hire more help for as busy as that place gets & they know they're busy but it seems like nothing ever improves . I also want to mention , the young man who seems to be nice towards the customers but I over heard how he spoke to his employees a couple times wasn't that nice to them , I didn't like that because those workers seem to do be doing their best & busy 24/7 . Please do better . read more

I ordered the Greek Salad and it had great flavor. I would probably request the dressing on the side next time because there was more than I would normally use. The pita was a nice compliment. The chocolate chip blondie was a perfect little sweet treat after my salad. It tasted freshly baked. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

CAVA - Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

Janelle was very polite and quick when it came to ordering my food I appreciate it ! Great customer service 10/10

Really enjoyed the service from Veronica and Evelyn. so helpful in picking my items First time at this location will come back

Ok this was my 1st time at Cava seen everyone raving over it so I thought I give it a try. So clean and well lit LET me tell you! I will go back for the customer service ALONE! A++ everyone was so friendly and helpful and let me tell u that BOWL was AMAZING!! And definitely get that cucumber and lemonade combo for a drink it was bomb! 10/10 LOVED it read more

CAVA - Cava bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I come to this CAVA all the time -- at least 2 times a week, if not more -- so this stood out in the worst way. Stopped by tonight (3/22/26 around 7pm) and got a front-row seat to the cashier's audition for "Most Protective Owner of Fountain Drinks"... except she doesn't own the place. The cashier with glasses had an attitude from the start -- unnecessarily rude and acting like handing out a cup was a personal sacrifice. I didn't realize asking about a fountain drink required that level of resistance. It's always interesting when someone treats a basic part of their job like it's coming out of their own paycheck. Hopefully management can remind staff that regular customers aren't inconveniences. read more

Great service and place food is amazing Montae is amazing all the workers are amazing

Why put the pita bread on the counter and drag it all the way to the cashier?? Hygiene? Why not put the basket by the cashier?? And what's with the brown avocado? Cava, you can do better than that if you are going to charge $20 per plate. read more

CAVA - bad avocado? - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

I ordered over the counter and ordered a steak bowl. The line was too long; The service was somewhat unfriendly; And the steak was dry hard to eat. I agree with other comments that the portion for the price is not worth it. read more

The food is fresh and delicious. The service was nice. Portions are big and hearty. Worth the price

Second time in a row that they give me the wrong order :( We ordered one chicken and one steak bowl and they gave us both steak. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I stopped by the CAVA location on Imperial Highway in Norwalk and was so impressed! The service was excellent this location has the best management Even during the rush, the line moved quickly, and the staff member building my bowl was patient and helped me navigate all the options. It's definitely a step up from typical fast-casual dining. This is my new go to location! read more

First time trying this place was at this location -- and I ended up coming back every day for lunch this week! The food is so good, always fresh, and nicely presented. I made my own bowl each time, and on my first visit, the employee even offered me a complimentary pita. The service here is what really stood out. When I walked in that first day, I was greeted right away. I told the staff it was my first time and asked if they could walk me through the ordering process. They took the time to explain each step and made sure I understood, which made me feel really welcomed. By my second and third visits, I was a pro at ordering, but they still offered friendly assistance and great recommendations. The restaurant was clean, the employees were warm and attentive, and the food was consistently on point. I'm leaving this review specifically because I visited another location in Rancho Cucamonga -- and wow, what a difference. The staff there wasn't friendly at all, were super stingy with portions, and didn't offer complimentary pita unless you asked. Here, they ask you if you want it with your bowl! I'll definitely be coming back to the Imperial Hwy Civic Center location. The team here knows how to make customers feel valued read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Placed an online order and they didn't include some of the toppings I asked for. If they missed one thing, I would have let it slide but they forgot a couple of things in both my bowl as well as my husband's. Also, the side of skhug they gave me is so watery, why is that? The skhug in my husband's bowl is fine but what is wrong with their to-go ones? I don't even want to eat it because it literally just tastes like water. It also said that a lot of the toppings were unavailable online but if the things we asked for were unavailable, would have been nice if we were given an option to replace them with something else, or at the very least, a heads up saying some of the things we wanted were unavailable. Very disappointed by this and the lack of attention to customers' orders. read more

I would describe cava as like the chipotle of Mediterranean food. It's very fresh and lots of good healthy options. I love their lamb and hummus. The service is good and it gets busy during dinner time but the line goes quick. read more

Food was yummy! Service was good. Sadly they only had one person taking/ making orders so there was a large line. Lastly the restock on food items and beverage dispensers needs more attention. read more

Reina was amazing! She was friendly, patient, and very welcoming from the moment I walked in. She made sure my order was correct and had such a positive attitude. The food was fresh and delicious, and the great customer service made the whole experience even better. Thank you, Reina, for a wonderful visit to CAVA! read more

I've been to this location twice - and Bri was there both times. Thanks for your smile and kindness. And yes! I enjoyed my bowl! read more

1st visit to Cava and was not Disappointed! I ordered online which was a breeze, and when I picked up my order, they allowed me to get a few different sauces/dressings as I didn't know what my family would prefer. I can tell you now - we preferred ALL of the choices. Between the 4 of us (we had a salad, 2 grains bowls and a pita sandwich) we tried every protein, add-in and condiment on the menu and every single item was fresh, delicious, and paired nicely together. I can't wait to return for my next order! read more