Not the first time I have been at Cava, so I was happy to visit this location. I went in with my partner and we ordered a build your own bowl. I love that we have this option since you can make it with whatever items you want. Our order: - Half Super Greens, Half Power Greens - Grilled Chicken - Traditional Hummus, Tzatziki, Roasted Eggplant - Fiery Broccoli, Pickled Onions, Pickles, Tomato, Onions, Cucumbers, Shredded Romaine, Crumbled Feta and Fire-Roasted Corn - Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing - Free Side Pita I love everything looks in this bowl. It truly screams health is wealth in one bowl. All the ingredients are fresh and it's delicious at the same time. The employees making the bowl and the cashier were very pleasant. I think the only comment that I have is the cleanliness of the space. We sat at one of the tables, and we had to take a few napkins to clean off previously left food off the tables and chairs. I suspect it was because they were short staffed or did not have enough time to walk around to clean the tables. It was rather busy when we were there for lunch. Definitely a recommended spot if you're looking for a healthy delicious food option! Their pre-made bowls are quite good too, if you are looking to try them out! read more

CAVA - Build Your Own Bowl - Greens + Greens with Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

When Chipotle gets old, you already know there's a bigger fish around. Great parking, open seating indoor and outdoor ‍‍ Special shoutout to Josue! REALLY friendly, REALLY chill and helpful throughout the order process Average pricing for what you get, and you get a lot! SELECTIONS ARE PHENOMENAL! There's a solution for each tastebud! read more

Marvin 100% hates his job. This was my second time visiting a Cava. The food is good, but the service feels like it's not always the best. I'm not sure if it's the company culture, or because they can get really busy, but my experience today with Marvin was the cherry on top of service I'd never request. It was especially terrible. This cava is also pretty small, and located in the same plaza as Walmart. There are a lot of homeless people hanging out in the parking lot, and the outdoor tables they have seem to be absolutely filthy. The food itself is good. I think this location doesn't do a good job on the cook in comparison to the last one I went to. The meat feels dry and there is a little smell or taste to the meat that felt slightly off putting. I do enjoy the bowls with grains, greens and a half and half split of chicken and beef. The sauces they top your bowls off are good too. I like the red chili hummus, tzatziki, and garlic sauce. I just WOULDN'T go to this location, especially if it's your first time. I think the food tasted more fresh at the last location I visited. The reviews here are very fitting. I'd definitely just go to a chipotle nearby if you really feel hungry in this area. The cook isn't nearly as great, and the service will make the food taste even less satisfying. Don't recommend unless you really have no other choice. :/ also, 0 stars for Marvin who is especially disgruntled, sounds like he hates people and doing his job. read more

It was our first time and Josue was soo sweet in helping us pick out recommendations! The options looked incredibly fresh and tasty and the staff were so friendly all around :) read more

I go to this cava pretty often and usually its a good experience but coming today felt different. The manager, Marvin, had a very bad attitude and overall rude demeanor, especially with the building feeling packed. The food is usually always good and the other employees are always friendly but today wasnt the same. I just didnt expect it coming from this store and I hope they see whats wrong! read more

This was my first time having Cava and I went inside to order to make sure that I would get all the toppings and proteins I wanted! just like at chipotle, I can never trust to order online, I like to order in person Food: Think of it like a mediterrean healthy version of Chipotle, but more expensive and with healthier ingredients. I got the build your own bowl with a side of pita bread. the protein i got was harissa chicken which was an extra $2. the dips and spreads I got were tzatziki, red pepper hummus and harissa, which I fairly enjoyed with my pita bread when making my little bites. Overall, the food was pretty good and felt super healthy. I do prefer Hummus Way in Santa Ana and they have better toppings, so if you are looking for an amazing alternative, Hummus Way is the way to go! read more

CAVA - bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

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First time at CAVA and they let me try the sauces and protien, Josue was such a good help read more

CAVA - Custom bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

Good service and really good food. Daniella and Sandy were friendly and helpful. Recommend

Love this place! Yummy food and great service!! Always clean and fast. Friendly workers!

Always amazing gets me right everytime and Jasuar is the best worker I swear he's the nicest guy he needs a raise asap

Horrible service Especially that white lady! Yess she act unprofessional,rude and give a portion of food like she paid for it! Management this is not the 1st review about her! Give her training again !! read more

The food is really good! The service sometimes takes a while for them to start serving, but i understand that they need time to restock and clean. It can be a little bit expensive, yet you can tell the food is fresh so I feel it is worth it. I feel like ordering in person is the way to go if you have time to wait in line. I feel like the portions are a little bit bigger when ordering in person. Also, they are less likely to forget anything from your order that way. However, if you check your online order before leaving and they forgot anything, they are quick to fix it and are apologetic. read more

I had one of the worst experiences at this CAVA. The restaurant itself was dirty, with tables that hadn't been cleaned and the overall place feeling very unhygienic. The customer service was even worse. One employee in particular, a white lady, had an extremely rude, dismissive attitude and came across like a total Karen. She seemed to intentionally give the smallest portions possible and acted like every little thing was an inconvenience. What really frustrated me was that she kept saying everything was an extra charge, even for sides that are supposed to be included if you simply ask for them. It felt like she was making up rules depending on the customer. Between the dirty restaurant, terrible attitude, tiny portions, and misleading information about the menu, this was a very disappointing experience. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this location to anyone. read more

First time trying CAVA. It was absolutely delicious and tasted so fresh. The chicken tasted so good, great seasoning and I looove me some good lemon herb seasoning. All the power greens and corn pickle onions tomatoes Persian cucumber I paired it with the lemon cucumber water I wish I would of taken a picture before I ate it all. Sorry!! Super helpful staff too and very clean place. Def a new favorite read more

CAVA - Cucumber lemon water - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

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It was fast paced and clean. It is smaller than other locations I've visited but I'm just happy it's close to home. The service is sweet and they're kind. The food hits the spot all the time. Super flavorful and never misses. You are able to order online and pick it up. There are 3 parking spaces outside the establishment for pick up orders. There's also tons of spaces for handicap and regular parking. read more

CAVA - Build your own bowl and cucumber lime drink with a side of fresh pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

Underserved toppings. Carne asada chewy. Tried this place a few times now. A double meat will cost you 30.00 for the bowl and not worth 15.00. I'd stay away. read more

One of my go to spots when I am craving something quick and healthy. And Daniella was super helpful too!

Natalie at the Orange location provided absolutely fantastic service! She was incredibly fast putting together my kid's meal, super friendly, and had an amazing positive energy. Even though the line was busy, she kept everything moving quickly while still making sure our order was perfect. CAVA needs more team members like her. We will definitely be coming back to this location! The restaurant was overall very clean read more

Honestly I have to comment that it was extremely cold inside. The AC was so strong that I ended up getting sick the next day. I get it that it may be hot to cook but it felt like I was in the snow. Please do something to make it comfortable for the customers too. Clearly no one was eating inside - everyone was scrounging for an outside table. The bummer is these tables are shared with 3 eateries. The line takes awhile, so patience is a must. I feel like the servers were trying their best to move the line through. It starts with choosing either a pre suggested bowl or you can design your own. You can choose your base then add protein and fillings. Don't forget a little drizzle of sauce at the end. Pita bread slice is added too. The flavor was good. Huge portion size (a mini bowl would've been better). read more

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I had an AMAZING experience here! Daniella and Jose were wonderful! They made my bowl with lots of love

Today was Day 1 for this location and I'm so glad I was able to stop in. The energy in there was full of excitement and nerves as they served their first round of meals to guests. Everything went fairly smooth for just being open a matter of hours and aside from the balloons out front and the extra employees and personnel standing around, business went seamlessly. We ordered a build-your-own bowl and a chicken wrap. Both were absolutely delicious and I love all of the customization possibilities with the build-your-own bowl. And of course, we couldn't forget the side of pita. There is PLENTY of parking available right next to them. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Fortunately So Cal weather was doing its thing today and we opted to sit outside. There are umbrellas to shield you from direct sunlight. My only gripe is that there isn't a trash can outside so you have to go back inside to put everything away. I will definitely be back especially since work within walking distance of them. Excited to watch this location grow and flourish. read more

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Great experience at Cava!!! Super nice staff. When I walked in I was hesitant and asked the staff about my shellfish allergy, as well as just about everything on the menu. though i was nervous, they came through and was super nice and encouraging and helpful!! read more

loved how quick and efficient this location is! they were so nice and had a full stock of everything. will be bookmarking to come back!! thank you CAVA! read more

CAVA - Harissa Avocado - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

Thank you Jessica and Reyna for the amazing customer service. These two girls had an absolute rush and line out the door but still took the time to explain the process and make great suggestions. The food was absolutely amazing. Definitely gets busy around lunch time so get there early enough to beat the line. read more

First time having cava and guest experience was perfect! Enjoyed the environment as well as it being my first time trying this place in general. Food and beverages did not disappoint, will come back more often! read more

10/10 service, Josue needs a raise ! such a good experience! ........................................................................................ read more

I would stay away from this location, their customer service is horrible especially Isaac, he had a very poor demeanor throughout the interaction. He came across as rude, irritated, and uninterested in helping customers. His attitude alone greatly impacted my experience. The portions were noticeably small, and when I politely asked for a little extra, I was met with looks and attitudes that made it seem like the food was coming out of the employees' personal paychecks. Guests should not feel uncomfortable asking for reasonable portions at a restaurant they're paying for. The cashier was the only employee who made any effort to be friendly. Management needs to do a better job training employees on customer service and hospitality. People come to CAVA not only for the food but also for a positive experience. Unfortunately, this location fell short on both. read more

I've ordered delivery from here probably over 4 times and it's been good (or so I think) every time except today because I found a piece of steak?? in my veggie bowl. I don't eat meat and some other animal products for health reasons and this is completely upsetting because I haven't had meat in over 6 years now. I requested a refund through the delivery app and only got 5$ back :-) hopefully this can be handled properly and compensated the proper amount, so I can continue to eat here and feel safe knowing my food isn't contaminated. read more

CAVA - meat found in my veggie bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

I'm so glad they have cava in this side of town. Place was easy to find plenty of parking outside. Service was excellent. Plenty of meats and greens to mix and match. Portions is huge. Pretty satisfied with the overall service. read more

CAVA - Chicken and rice with all the fixings - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

The worst CAVA experience. I like their location in South County better. I was there at 11am, excited to have a CAVA near me. They opened 3 mos ago - took over the Rubios space. I was moderately greated by a gal busy packing a large online order. The only other employee was a blond lady. On the phone. No smiles. They made me wait 5-7 minutes. Then i started placing my order. She gave me so little of the eggplant. The unlimited toppings is not unlimited, she keeps giving me less and less. She defended herself that she has to be able to close the top (smash all my food) or there is an extra charge. Also if you mix bases, extra charge. I got steak. No warning $3.50 up charge, I asked shouldn't it be $12.25? She said steak is premium and extra charge. She is like the sign is right there. I walked over to the sign, it's way below eye level. The menu at the top says "ANY PROTEIN" and UNILIMITED TOPPINGS. I looked at her serious face, and decided nah. I am not going to be forced to pay more than what is advertised. She also did NOT give me my desired amount of toppings. VERY INHOSPITABLE PLACE. Wow CAVA hire some people with smiles, caring attitude and a spirit of hospitality. Morning ruined. Opted to starve than eat food with a BAD attitude! read more

First time visit. The food was very good and healthy that's for sure. We walked in and got in a long line that moved fast and we got our food and were sitting down in probably 7-10 minutes. We did have to clean our own table and never saw anyone come out to clean tables or anything. We both had a chicken bowl with lots of extras and the prices are ok compared to other places that serve chicken bowls and don't have nearly the amount of food and extras that we got here. There's not much seating here but we did get a booth but every time the door was opened which was constantly you get an ice cold wind across your table and the store. Service was very polite and fast and did not skimp on portion/protein size. The drink i had was the Cucumber Lime drink was incredible. We will defiantly be returning to try something else. read more

CAVA - Reciept for 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

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We got the spicy lamb salad and also built my own salad with all the toppings (skipped the carbs), and everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. The spicy lamb had a nice kick, and I like how customizable everything is: you can really make it exactly how you want. Service was fast and efficient, which makes it perfect when you want something healthy without waiting too long. read more

CAVA - Spicy lamb salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

Brooke greeted me with a smile, made nice small talk. 10/10 experience with her. I'd definitely come back!

Honestly how are Cava chains so inconsistent. I was praying this one was going to be good since it's closer to my house than the one in the Hills. Got there an hour before closing and there was a good amount of people eating inside and outside. For some reason it felt like they were already trying to clean up. They already emptied all of the juices... If you want to get out of there early just close the store an hour early then.. Got in line and there were two employees there at the end finishing the bowl. Everyone else is cleaning up. The girl was finishing the bowl and the guy looks at me and says he'll be right there. He's just standing there talking to her and watching her finish making the bowl... He then precedes to walk back past me and starts doing other stuff. Finally finishes up whatever he was doing and comes back. Starts making my bowl but then stops and makes the girl do it. Don't know if he's a manager or something but the service was atrocious. Extremely unprofessional. Seems like a common issue with Cava. They need better people to train their new locations. Similar issue with the Fullerton location. Food was cold and tasted kind of off. Barely gave me anything. Soda was good though! read more

my favorite lunch spot. amazing customer service and food is always fresh. well worth it!

This was a waste of $20... This was terrible in flavor, the steak was hard to chew, very chewy. (plus cost extra). I should have just went to chipotle for better quality food and cheaper. the only thing that tasted good was the peta bread. rice was hard, my lettuce was brown, they gave me very small portions. nothing was hot, was either like warm or cold. the food looked like it had been sitting out for hours, yet they have like 8 people working the line.. need to have more people making fresher food. I will never eat here again and I'm sad I wasted $20.00. read more

DO NOT COME TO THIS LOCATION. I expected much better customer service. The guy who served me had a rude attitude from the start and acted like taking my order was an inconvenience. It made the entire experience uncomfortable and left a bad impression. this location needs to should make sure they are hiring employees who are properly trained to treat customers with respect. good food can only go so far when the service is this poor. I won't be coming back unless customer service improves. read more

Food is always so good here! When ordering online, they fill the bowl not like other locations. There is lots of seating room and friendly staff. Love this location. read more

CAVA - Salad bowl with chicken, hummus, Persian cucumbers, tomatoes and onions and greens. - Mediterranean Near Me - Orange, California

their food is comparable to other cava locations, but customer service is sad. the manager makes all of the other employees miserable, thus making the experience for customers miserable. i witnessed him raising his voice at an employee working front desk while me and another customer just watched awkwardly. looking at other reviews, idk how this man is still employed here. read more

I come here often but if I see assistant general manager Marvin working the line again I'll be walking right out. He consistently underserves toppings and when you ask for more he will give the bare minimum. Like olives. When I asked for more his second spoon was 1 additional olive. Absolutely ridiculous. And he rushes people out the door and is impatient. Horrible experience. read more