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    CAVA

    3.6 (102 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bea R.

    When you need something quick, tasty, and healthy, you can't go wrong with CAVA. I've been to a lot of locations - Paramus (my usual go-to), Wayne, and Edgewater. Today was my first time visiting the Ramsey location and I'm mad that I didn't come sooner. I came on a Monday afternoon and the place was poppin'. Most tables were filled and there was a constant flow of people coming in and out. First of all... the SERVICE? It was like day and night compared to Paramus! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and warmth. Every employee that helped make my order were so friendly and polite, including the cashier and manager. They were very generous with portions and packed my bowl to the top! I was actually shocked because the Paramus employees are nothing like this... sorry, but it goes to show how much customer service goes a long way. I was also impressed by the cleanliness and organization. The counter/ordering area, drinks station, tables, and trash area were all fairly clean. The toppings, proteins, dips, greens, and grains were fully stocked. They have a designated area for mobile orders, which they kept up with. They seem to be prepared to handle large crowds and rush hours, so kudos to them! Once again... this is like day and night compared to Paramus. I ordered my usual: super greens, brown rice, tzatziki sauce, roasted eggplant, crazy feta dip, grilled chicken, corn, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cabbage slaw, feta cheese, and pita crisps all topped with Greek vinaigrette dressing. My bowl was delicious and flavorful! Toppings were so fresh and the chicken was well seasoned. And you can't forget to wash down your meal with one of their refreshing drinks! Today I went with their strawberry citrus and lemonade. Hmmmm I guess I can make a sacrifice... driving through Route 17 aka a hell hole... just to get a better CAVA experience? I think yes. I didn't mean for this review to sound like I'm bashing on Paramus LOL... but I'm just impressed with the Ramsey location. Great job!

    Donna P.

    Cava has delicious fresh food. The salads and all the options you can get are many. The place was clean, staff was great. They have the best drinks. Can't wait to return. I just wish they had one in Monmouth County.

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    Alexis A.

    I love Cava's bowl/pita options. They have many healthy, delicious options to pick from. The food bar station is always clean and the line moves very fast, almost too fast lol. The service is okay. The line servers always move very fast and I understand but it can be a bit overwhelming when you're faced with many delicious choices. My tried and true Cava order is a grain and greens bowl. It contains; white rice, splendid greens, red pepper hummus, crazy feta dip, tzatziki dip, grilled chicken, roasted corn, Persian cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, feta cheese, pickled onions, Kalamata olives, Greek dressing and lemon herb tahini dressing. I know, it sounds like a lot but I promise it is worth trying! My only gripe is they always forget to give you the free side of pita. I would recommend trying Cava and creating your own go to bowl but don't forget to ask for your free side of warm pita!

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    Kiki P.

    I have no words. This location is very inconsistent. Last week they forgot the dressing for 4 meals. I contacted customer service and they gave me a partial refund. This week I ordered 5 meals for delivery, all with dressing and they sent 3 dressings. We also ordered broccoli in 4 of the meals and it was barely a sprinkle. Finally, ordered the crazy feta and it wasn't even a tablespoon full. Probably won't order from this location again unless they improve.

    Spicy greens plus lamb meatballs was excellent!
    Edward K.

    Am I bit casual with the five stars? Perhaps. But the thing is, my wife and I were hungry after watching a school play and 20 minutes later we were full. Cava is clean, bright, and modern. The staff were friendly and professional. My wife had a chicken and brown rice bowl and I had the spicy greens bowl plus spicy lamb meatballs. The texture and flavor were excellent. Just the right level of spice for me, which would be the high side of medium. This is my kind of healthy and fast casual restaurant.

    Paid $17 for this order and the bowl was MAYBE half full if being generous. Asked for Arugula, Brown Rice, Tzatziki, Tzatziki, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Salt-Brined Pickles, Pickled Onions, Tomato + Cucumber, Persian Cucumber, Pita Crisps, Skhug, Skhug, Free Side Pita Honestly good for you Cava Group representatives Ted, Ike, Dimitri, and Brett for ensuring the best bang for buck to satisfy your fluffy EOY bonuses!

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    2 years ago

    such a great place! Great service from catherine and Allison! Food is yummy and always hot and fresh.

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    Delicious, healthy food! The line always moves quick at this location! Love it here and all of the food and topping options.

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    Great overall first time experience, nice employees and the food was really fresh. Will definitely be back for more

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    Great service, staff is outstanding definitely will be back!food today was nice and fresh exactly what I was looking for.

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    Atmosphere is very clean and inviting. Ingredients are very fresh and lots of variety. Staff is super kind and helpful!

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    I love this place, every time I come to this location the service is great, definitely will be back

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    Felt like straight pebbles in my mouth. Hurt my teeth and it's ashame the rest of the meal would have been decent

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    very good service from katherine would come again! food was great and service was amazing. atmosphere was very nice as well

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    Absolutely love cava , I've been to this location multiple times and I have to say they never do me wrong !!! Highly recommend

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    Great new place! Like a Mediterranean chipotle. Friendly staff that has improved since they opened. Will continue coming here for sure.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service! I got the lemon chicken salad and Greek salad. The pita chips are to DIE for!

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    You cannot go wrong with a salad from here, just customize it the way you want it. Ask for a drink because you need to try their lemonade!

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    Great service! Great Food! Workers always have smiling faces. I would recommend the Ramsey location

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    Simply Green Cafe - French Toast; Skillet Potatoes

    Simply Green Cafe

    4.6(219 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I cannot recommend Simply Green Cafe enough! From the service to the food, this is now my favorite…read morebreakfast spot and one of my top restaurants. Everything on the menu is vegan, but my family truly could not taste any difference when we visited. We ordered the Oreo protein pancakes, blueberry pancakes, penne with vodka sauce, and a breakfast burrito. Since I turned vegan, I've been craving pancakes so the food really hit the spot. The pancakes were so fluffy and tasted incredible. The penne was also so flavorful and was maybe our favorite dish. The breakfast burrito was also filling and tasted great. Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality of food and would come here regularly if I lived in the area. Additionally, the prices were super reasonable and are definitely more affordable than the average restaurant in the area. Chelsea was our waitress and I want to give her a special shoutout because she was particularly helpful and friendly to us. She did an excellent job answering our questions and even was willing to share general tips on vegan cooking. She really went out of her way to help me out after I mentioned that I recently turned vegan.

    Original vegan dishes. Generous portions and yumy flavoring. We tried tge beef strogonov over…read moremashed potatoes and lemony scampi over linguine, and they were very satisfying! The service was friendly and casual. We were able to get recomendations which didn't disappoint. The decore is pretty basic but clean and pleasant nevertheless, and there is cool artwork displayed on the walls. There are many two person tabkes, which can be put together and four person open booths.

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    NAYA

    4.3(52 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    If there's one thing NAYA needs to improve on, it's to open more locations in NJ!!! The Montvale…read morelocation isn't too far of a drive for me, but I would love it if there was one even closer... I've been coming here frequently for the past two months and I'm officially addicted! If you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal... NAYA will not disappoint. It's a fast-casual franchise inspired by Lebanese/Middle Eastern cuisine. The menu is straightforward and follows the typical "build your own" food model. You can create your own bowl, pita roll, or salad. Then you add your bases, proteins, toppings, and sauces. The toppings are UNLIMITED, so go off!!! Plus, they give you free pita bread! They also have a small selection of hot & cold appetizers, desserts, and drinks. The prices are reasonable and they give you a generous amount of food. Depending on how hangry I am, I can usually split my food into two meals. My go-to order is the Naya bowl. I highly recommend trying these: *Chicken Shawarma (roasted strips of marinated chicken) - One of my favorite proteins! It's tangy and garlicky. *Falafel (fried chickpea croquette with herbs and spices) - They're super crispy and deep fried to perfection with a golden-brown exterior. The inside is a vibrant green color from all of the fresh herbs, spices, and grounded chickpeas. *Beef Shawarma - Tender, juicy, and savory! *Baba Ghannouj - A must try for eggplant lovers!! It's smoky with rich flavors from charred eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. *Hummus - It's creamy, nutty, and earthy. All of the ingredients and toppings are fresh. Every bite is a burst of flavor! The staff is always friendly and packs my bowl to the brim, so I can't complain. They get busy during lunch rush hours, but you can order ahead to avoid a longer wait time. The interior is bright, modern, and welcoming with natural lighting and greenery. There's a good amount of seating. Add NAYA to your rotation of fast-casual healthy eateries!

    Overall, not bad -- but definitely not their best. I've eaten at different locations before, and…read moreover time I've noticed changes in both packaging and food quality. This time I ordered a rice bowl with shawarma. The shawarma itself looked very odd -- almost like jerky in texture -- though it wasn't hard to chew. I got it with the green and red sauces, hummus, and garlic whip. Flavor-wise it was okay, but the presentation was sloppy by the time it arrived. The bowl looked like a complete mess, and I couldn't even tell what was what. This was an Uber Eats order, and I've ordered through Uber plenty of times without issues, but this one was definitely a miss.

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    The Mindful Cafe - Walnut apple salad (ok)

    The Mindful Cafe

    4.2(68 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Delicious and healthy food, GF options, and love the apothecary! Glad to have the space in Ramsey!read more

    I came here for lunch because I heard it was supposed to be all organic and healthy foods. There is…read moreindoor and outdoor seating available but I decided to stay indoor to eat. At the register, it was a little confusing as there was no line that had formed. There were people standing in front of the register and the young employee would just shout "next customer" and someone would decide to go next. In my opinion, I think the back room should have a door or curtain just for the employees privacy. I would not want customers seeing me eating or on my phone while I'm on a break. I'm sure most people know it's a break room, but for those who don't would be wondering why there are people sitting when the front of the store has customers waiting for their order to be taken. Back to the food... I got a panini with mozzarella, tomato, basil and chicken (additional $4.50). And I also go the Clean Green smoothie. They gave me a numbered placard so that someone could deliver my food to my table. The panini was good, but unfortunately the chicken was very dry and the ends of the bread was soggy. For something that was just made, the bread should not be soggy like it had been sitting in a liquid for a while. The smoothie was ok. I think they put too much vanilla extract in it because that was the only thing I could really taste. I think the banana needed to ripen for another day. Also, there was a grainy texture and I can't figure out why as there was no powder added to it. According to the menu, the ingredients are coconut water, banana, cucumber, spinach, dates, and vanilla extract. The total for my sandwich and drink was $31. This is an ok but overpriced lunch. I might come back to try something else in the future.

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    Pita Greek - Lentil Soup

    Pita Greek

    4.2(31 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    I skipped a beat by not packing pictures when I got the food home…read more Everything was delicious and the portions a very large. We had the chicken gyro, kids group platter, stuffed grape leaves, extra pita and tzatziki as well as the date cake for dessert. They're definitely going in the rotation.

    This review is for takeout only. Enjoyable Greek food with healthy portions and good options in a…read morenice setting from what we observed. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this place. Pita Greek offers bowls and salads (with added protein possible for $6-7), pita sandwiches, and big platters that come with two sides and pita bread. We really enjoyed the chicken gyro (tender), spanakopita (generously filled), and the falafel (surprisingly not dry but some people may prefer a crisper texture). For the sides, we enjoyed the chicken lemon soup and beets most. The lentil soup, scallion rice (similar to pilaf), broccoli (large pieces), and fries were ok too, in that order. The bowls and pita sandwiches are $12 base but we were a bit disappointed that the falafel addition to the bowl only came with three smallish pieces. The big platters are probably the way to go if you want shareables, as each separate item can be more than the $20 for the platter. They have a pita sandwich lunch special with a drink too. They also have kids meals and catering. Wish they had moussaka on the regular menu! They display desserts at the counter and they all looked very sweet. I wasn't expecting much in terms of atmosphere but it looked comfortable and clean in the dining area and there was outdoor seating. There's a shared parking lot in the back which is nice for Middletown Road. But otherwise, street parking is possible.

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    Saddle River Cafe - Torte

    Saddle River Cafe

    4.0(165 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Nice little spot with a relaxed vibe. The coffee was really good and the croissants were fresh and…read morebuttery. It's a great place to sit for a bit, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Solid local go-to.

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ PHENOMENAL FOOD!!!!! ++++ Miso Marinated Salmon - Was absolutely delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly, wasn't dry and still moist. The citrus scented wild rice was excellent too. ++++ Truffle Burger - Honestly, one of the BEST burgers I've had in a longggggg, longgggg time. Everything was perfect about it - the caramelized onions, gruyere on top, bacon, truffle aioli, and, of course, the burger itself. The patty was dripppping with juices with every single bite and cooked to medium excellence. Oh, and those truffle fries that came with it? To die for! Loved the thinness of them and there was PLENTY of it to go around. ++++ Kids Macaroni & Cheese with Fruit - Relatively simple, but the creamy kind of mac and cheese. Kids absolutely loved it. The fruits were just grapes and a few little slices of pineapple, which we would have liked a bit more of. ++++ Kids Cheeseburger and Fries - Burger was DEFINITELY, without a doubt cooked well-done. It was a bit on the tiny side, but we still split it between the kids. Once again, fries were fantastic and there was more than enough to share. ++++ Banana-Rama Smoothie - Strawberry, banana goodness. Could definitely tell this was not artificial from the "true" flavor of the smoothie. It wasn't super sweet. + Service was very good throughout the evening. ++++ Food came out shockingly fast and fresh. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, on point and came by to check on us a few times. + Plenty of space inside of the restaurant, including an outdoor-indoor tent that is heated. + Decor was modern and contemporary, very clean inside. + Ambiance for dinner was dark and intimate, which caught me off guard because I thought it would be more casual, but perfect for group gatherings still and casual dine-ins. + PLENTY of parking in the large lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is shared within a little strip mall. + They take reservations online. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada! RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined from 5:45 - 7:15 PM on a Friday and most of the evening crowd was older and there weren't many families with kids. There were maybe 2-3 families with kids, but they left by 6:15 PM. Most of the groups were groups of 4, seemingly catching up during a nice meal. CONCLUSION -------------------- = I was pleasantly surprised by the experience we had here. I figured this would be a super casual Friday after work/school dinner with the fam, but this turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in North Jersey in a while. Food, service and ambiance here was excellent. Wish they had .5 stars on Yelp because Saddle River Cafe is as close to perfection as it can get at 4.5 stars!

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    Soma Cafe & Creperie - Savory Crepe

    Soma Cafe & Creperie

    4.7(72 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Visited this small and cozy cafe for breakfast on the weekend. I got a matcha latte and the hearty…read moreomelette. The matcha was sweeter than I prefer, but still good. Omelette was tasty, but nothing special. Presentation was super cute though! Inside was clean and cute. Not many tables, so there may be a wait depending on how busy it is when you come. Service was great despite how busy it got. I can see myself coming back here!

    Our server was easy going and helpful in accommodating me as a vegetarian. I had the panini without…read morethe chicken and substituted mushrooms and avocado. My husband ordered the crepe. They offered two little slips to each customer - one for a savory crepe and one for a sweet and you can build you own. Great concept but it would be beneficial if the server confirmed the order because we asked for nutella, banana, strawberry, and ice cream and got 2/4. We were in a rush to leave so forgot to check the receipt to see if we were charged for the others; however it was $48 (w/o tip) for 1 panini, 1 crepe and 1 latte so a bit overpriced for the quality of food, in my opinion. The sandwich and crepe were both just okay, nothing to rave about. The drink was aesthetically pleasing with the iced Bear and tasted great. We asked for whipped cream on the latte but our server forgot that too. She also forgot to provide us water until we asked and it came at the end of the meal.  Outside dining was not optimal as it's right next to the railroad tracks and quite loud. There is a kids play area which I thought was a nice addition to the space, but I do wish it was gated off for the younger kids as it's so close to the road! Overall, I found that it was a bit overrated and underwhelming... there are so many restaurants to choose from in the area that I wouldn't opt to come back here.

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