LOVE LOVE LOVE CAVA!! Weekly go to for entire family. Cannot say enough good things about them. Location is always clean, food is excellent. I have never been disappointment ever. Great service without long wait times. read more

For the record, I love cava and wish I lived closer to one ( or maybe not because I'd be eating here everyday the n lol). That being said, disappointed with this location. I ordered online and went in after I received the text saying my order was ready. I spent the same amount of time waiting to get my food, as did the person who entered right before me and ordered on the spot. Their pickup counter was empty and I could see my food sitting behind the counter. While I understand this may be for safety reasons, I still don't see why I had to wait this long. There was a couple of folks just milling around who weren't actively preparing orders and ideally I'd expect someone to keep an eye on the pick up counter. I tried to catch the cashiers eye a couple of times but it felt like she continued to ignore me. I left feeling frustrated with the whole thing. Anyway, now for my bowl. I asked for a light drizzle of skhug sauce and what I received was a bowl doused in the sauce. So much so that I didn't taste anything else. Maybe 3 pieces of grilled chicken. Rice that was super lumpy. This was the first time in a long time that I didn't enjoy or finish my bowl. Def highly disappointed. I enjoy cava for a lot of different reasons, one them being predictability with my meal when I need it. Their recipes are set, all this location had to get right was assembling and they didn't. What's more, a peice of bone that almost most broke my tooth, uh!! I know I won't be coming back to this location. read more

Tasty, fresh, quality ingredients. There was even a little heat to the harissa. The sweet potatoes are good. Love the sauce, however, 10 mins later when I got home all the salad in the bottom was completely soggy. I had to drain off a bunch of liquid in order to make this palatable. Not sure if the sauces need to be shaken up or what, but maybe don't put the salad on the bottom if there's going to be that much liquid in play? Nothing worse than slimy lettuce, blech. read more

CAVA - Harissa chicken power bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Date of visit: 8/4/2024 My bowl: arugula + spinach + brown rice + spicy chicken + tzatziki + pickled onion + salsa + corn + 1/2 avocado (extra charge) + garlic dressing I don't quite like it. Good quality of ingredients I can tell, but it's just not my cup of tea, I guess.... Our server was super nice, I wish I got her name. We were never given our receipt in the end.... read more

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Got my order delivered! Portion is always huge and fresh. Never had a bad experience with them! My go to order is to create my own salad and always happy with my order all the time! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Tells us to order through the app since their POS is down and we proceed to do that which takes them 20 minutes to make our bowl meanwhile they start taking orders from customers after us and they have been happily eating for 5-10 minutes. This is also after waiting 5-10 minutes in a line that wasn't moving for some unknown reason despite having only 4 people in front of us when we entered. Also the portion size is small, they measure your protein using a small plastic dip cup which is pathetic. Employees have no urgency to get the food out to us after making us jump through hoops. I won't be coming back once the Whole Foods opens up. read more

Don't normally write reviews for fast food places but I was at Cava in Reston near RTC and thought I'd post some pics of the menu and prices to help out my fellow Yelpers. Cava or Chipotle - which one? My pref is Cava. My go to is the "grains & greens" Build Your Own Bowl - romaine (for the crisp and crunch) and white rice. For the mains, I get half half Harissa Chicken (an upcharge for this main and many other of the seasoned meat options) and roasted veggies. (Read my Tip about a sneaky Cava overcharge practice that I discovered recently - not cool.) A side of Pita Chips makes a great accompaniment to the meal - they have a new "for a limited time" Garlic Ranch pita chip "flavor" (the ones in the blue sleeve/pouch). In general, I dig their pita chips. Crispy deep fried pilllows of goodness that are a bit chewy when you bite into them. Just the right chewy consistency. The new garlic ranch ones are the same great consistency but imho are toooooo seasoned-up. Way too salty. If they toned down the seasoning a bit, they would be so much better. I also love their Apricot Honey Cookie!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Get those at the "end of the line" when you pay for your order. I haven't come across anything like these - they're super soft and chewy with chewy bits of apricot, not too sweet with an ever so slight hint of ginger. A nice cap-off to the meal. At just under $20 for a one-person meal (no drink), it's no McDs or Taco Bell or Chick Fil A "cheap-eats" that's for sure. But for every once in a while, it's a nice fresh healthy alternative to a burger and fries and depending on how you "build" your bowl and what you put in it, it's a satisfyingly hearty meal. Truth be told, I can usually get 2 meals out of 1 bowl - just get your dressing on the side so you can add in a little at a time as you go so the dressing doesn't drench the leftovers and make them soggy. 3 stars isn't a knock. 3 stars is average. That's what this place is. Cava is Cava is Cava is Cava. read more

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Cava in general has become one of my favorite "fast" food options for a variety of reasons with the most important being that it's truly a healthier option and the food is always fresh! This location definitely lived up to that expectation in addition to providing great and prompt customer service during the busy lunch hour. All the staff was friendly and super attentive and they knew exactly how to smoothly handle the lunch rush. They have a nice amount of indoor seating and also have ample outdoor seating as an option. It's definitely a bustling location which is also good for not just enjoying your meal but also people watching. read more

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Favorite place to grab lunch in Reston! The staff is AMAZING! Always smiling even when things get crazy busy, it's the perfect mid-day treat and the food is delicious. read more

Cava is my absolute favorite fast-casual restaurant. I've only gotten the greens bowls there. All their toppings are so flavorful. Their marinated cherry tomatoes, cabbage slaw, roasted corn all are bursting with flavor. I've had the chicken, harissa chicken, lamb meatballs and the steak. All are just so good. They prepare all the meats at the restaurant. I could literally eat there every day. I've been going there about once a week for about 6 years it's still my favorite. They really know how to do Mediterranian. The Reston Cava is great. I've only ordered in person. The people who make your order are friendly and are always willing to give an extra spoon full of the vegetable toppings. And those pita chips! Just the perfect consistency and amount of salt. You get a lot of food for the price; but regardless of the quantity, the ingredients and the cookiing are just top notch. The unsung heros of this store and CAVA in general are the cooks who generally aren't customer-facing directly, but i really have to hand it to them for cooking wonderful tasting meat and anything else that's prepared in house. read more

This location is amazing staff are always happy and smiley Maria manager great service and I had 3 ladies greeted me with a smile and great attitude Gabby, Sophia and Ashley you need to keep them and give them a raise read more

Very disappointed with our carry out order this evening. Ordered two bowls to go and one is filled up about halfway. Maybe you have to go in person and order to make sure they actually give you a full meal... read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Usually, my cava bowl is full with it sometimes being difficult to close, but this location gave me half a bowl and half the ingredients. I asked for more and they said they're charge me for it. The lettuce was not fresh, and they barely gave me any of it. Same for the rice and chicken. I was not getting my money's worth here. read more

Juan was so nice! He let me wait to get a fresh bag of pita chips. Food is delicious and will last for lunch and dinner. Appreciate you! read more

CAVA - Delicious. Honestly can't beat the price! If I bought the ingredients to make this bowl it would be 10x more. Pita chips are a must - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

they left mY order and only sent The kid's portion but nO drink! nO response at all until The next day that dinner was over. falafel advertised as crispy is NOT AT ALL! ZERO crispiness anywhere whatsOever read more

Prior to going to this Cava, I tried the one in Ashburn but never reviewed it. Recently, we were looking for a quick, cheap meal that was close to home. Since this Cava is an easy walk from where we live, we decided to give it a try. We were here on a Saturday around 5 p.m. The place wasn't busy at all then. We were able to walk right up to the counter and place our orders. The staff was friendly and patient plus well informed when it came to the food offerings. We both chose bowls. I did white basmati rice as my base, while my husband did black lentils. We both added sirloin meatballs. I also added roasted red pepper humus plus tomatoes and cucumbers and couscous. For my dressing, I chose Greek vinaigrette. While my husband only added tomatoes and onions to his. We both got sodas. This all cost $26 + change. The food was okay---no complaints there. However, having been to Mezeh more than once, we found Cava to be lacking when it came to the number of choices available. At Mezeh, there is a lot more choices when it comes to creating your bowl. Plus the meals cost about the same as Cava. Still, I have to admit that it's nice to have a place so close to home when looking for a quick, cheap meal in a pinch. However, should we want a Mediterranean style bowl, all things being equal, Mezeh will win out every time. read more

CAVA - bowl w/black lentil base, tomatoes & onions, sirloin meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Cava is my go to place for a great green and grain bowl. The ingredients are always fresh. There is always great add-in choices for your bowl. You can choose from 3 of thflavors of hummus and two all excellent salad dressings. Don't forget to ask for the pita bread which is very good as well. I love this restaurant but, the last three times visits the clerk didn't secure the top on the vingarette dressing tight and it spill in the bag! Ugh! read more

CAVA - Spilled Dressing - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

What's up with portion? Has anything changed? I have been to multiple Cava locations and this doesn't seem right to me! And not sure why, it was extremely spicy as well. read more

CAVA - Does the portion seem normal? - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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When most food places lack customer service these days is nice to be at a place that appreciates your business, good fresh food and very cordial customer service. Keep up the good work. read more

I am always impressed with the quality and freshness of the food at cava and this location is no exception. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Whether I mobile order or order in person, quality is very consistent and I'm always satisfied with my food. Restaurant itself is very clean, and they have a nice patio to eat outside in the summer. Love this location, will definitely keep coming back! read more

This is definitely one of the best cavas I have been to , it's in a nice area, and I've never had any issues

I don't know why but whenever I go to Cava Reston VA , I always have bad experience either in person visit or online order. This is 3rd time Cava Reston didn't read instructions & pack online order correctly. I didn't receive kids chips and chocolate milk. Why I am being charged for something I didn't receive ? My food was missing some toppings as well. read more

We used to love CAVA but I am not sure if this location is going downhill or other locations as well. I always order mini pita (flafal). This was the third disappointing visit. It was the sloppiest job and we have decided never to go back. read more

CAVA - a partially eaten pizza on a table - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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I made a mobile order during my lunch time at work. They put someone else's order in my to go bag which had my name on it. I didn't know this until I drove 15 minutes out after picking my order up. I had to drive all the way back to the restaurant and they found my order which was definitely sitting in the wrong place on the pickup shelf. I didn't get to start eating it until an hour after my pickup time due to this mixup. Since I work hourly, I also have to makeup my lost time and it cost me extra mileage. read more

Came here for the first time as I live across the street at The Harrison. This was a great fine as the food was Mediterranean and was fresh and prepared in front of you. I was impressed. The negative was the employees dropped things throughout my brief visit eating..,. Trays. Dishes and pans. The manager was working the line but did not respond to all this background noise. I suggest to get your food and then do take out or eat outdoors read more

The service here is horrible. Not only do they not provide the right amount of ingredients in the bowl (you pay full price for a few pieces?). The drinks service is terrible as well. Even the food tastes different than other locations. Overall the entire staff seems incapable of doing anything properly. It was a terrible atmosphere and I should have known there was a reason there weren't many people there. * And they also didn't provide all the items requested. read more

I come here for lunch everyday from my office in RTC and everyday it is phenomenal! All the employees are super nice and seem to really care about quality. They are constantly refreshing the ingredients. And they cook it all in front of you. This location should be a Cava flagship store. read more

Condescending customer service, says that quality and cleanliness is biggest concern yet puts sauce containers inside of your food, I'm not even one to care too much about that stuff but cmon that can't be clean. Called to ask if they could just put sauce in the bag and was basically told too bad our competitors do it. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I love Cava but received the absolute worst service by a woman with the worst attitude. She rolled her eyes and looked at me like she wanted to kill me. If you don't like dealing with people, then don't work in the service industry. I will be following up with corporate. read more

Cava in Reston always exceeds our expectations! From the moment we walk in, we're greeted with a clean and a friendly atmosphere. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with helpful suggestions. The quality of the food was exceptional, and I left feeling satisfied and eager to return. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Mediterranean cuisine or trying it for the first time, Cava is an absolute must-visit. They're also on Too Good To Go! read more

2/28/19 Chipotle comes to mind, but this isn't Chipotle. This is Cava and it will be a restuarant I eat at tomorrow. Today I need to get some pens from Navy Federal Credit Union for my new vehicle. After acquiring what I needed from Navy Federal Credit Union, my throat felt dry. Upon checking out the place I saw it was busy like Chipotle. The brown rice and chicken looked delicious. I must admit the food was making my mouth water. "Patience is a virtue" they say. That depends on the situation your in...in this case, I can wait for tomorrow. I look forwards to seeing the same conditions as this place minus the unisex bathrooms. Those bathrooms were about to be worked on when I came out of the it. The staff I saw had smiles on their face and it was nice to see. The cashier greeted me with a smile and thanked me for stopping by. Today I only bought paid for a soda, but took sparkling water instead. Tomorrow I will buy food and a drink. If the food is as good as it looked, i am looking forwards to trying the different flavors...we will have to see. As of now, four stars to this place. read more

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Went to this location for dinner last night and ordered a make-your-own bowl and curated falafel wrap. Overall, we were disappointed with the food quality. The rice and lentils were under-cooked, the chicken was dry, even though the portions in the bowl were good. And the curated falafel pita wrap was so soggy and unappetizing. Service from the staff was very pleasing but they need to make sure the food quality is better read more

The team here is so kind and helpful. Food was fresh like always, will definitely come back!

I've always been pleased with the gluten free and vegetarian options here. It's helpful to have a place that serves more diverse meal combinations if one's following any type of altered diet for whatever reasons. read more

Angry mean woman helped me. Had the scowl. Mumbled at me and gave me like 14 pieces of arugula. I then asked for lentils because she shorted me on the lettuce. I got snorted at and like 1/4th scoop. Then little paltry scoops of the toppings. I almost walked out because her attitude was so hostile. If the woman with the cat eye glasses helps you RUN! read more

Absolute waste of time. Went at 10:10am today and they had the doors locked. They open at 10am. What a complete waste of time. The management at this location can't even open on time? If you can't open on time, I don't want to know what the quality of food is like... read more

I LOVE Cava and a good portion of that is because they let you get extra of all the toppings.. In person ordering from this guy you would have thought he was rationing the food for hibernation. Even after asking for extras going and asking a coworker in another language if he could do it. I've never had a problem at any other location and will never come back to this one. My recommendation is don't assume someone can't understand what you're saying because they don't look like you. read more

Ordered pickup and the box is half full. This is the second time this happened. Very disappointing.

Worse staff. They make you feel like you should be happy you can eat there. Out of a few regular items. Chicken had so much fat. Gross. Won't be back to this location ever. read more

I am such a fan of this new Cava in Reston! Now I don't have to drive more than 10 minutes to one of these chipotle-style Mediterranean chains! It's a great location for them since it's not located in the busy Reston Town Center and still within walking distance from a lot of apartments and condos. It's assembly line (chipotle-style) food where you build your own bowl with base (greens/grains/peta), dips/spreads, proteins, toppings, and dressing. I like the saffron basmati rice as the base, tzatziki and harissa (spicy!!) as the dips, and the grilled and spicy lamb meatballs as the proteins. I tend to add those ingredients and the rest is what I feel like at the moment. It's a creative, flavorful, and "healthier" way to eat out. The service was very friendly. I do notice they're more on the slower end. It wasn't crowded when I ordered but I noticed a longer line afterwards and service was trying to keep up. I guess there isn't anything wrong if they're taking their time with each customer, unless you're the last few customers in line. Still, awesome service, location, and food. read more

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