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    CAVA

    4.3 (179 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    A kids meal with chicken, rice, pita bread

    My family visited Cava-downtown Richmond...VCU area. Etheria prepared our meal. She treated us like royalty. She suggested items. She explained every single thing that was there to serve including the the type of drinks. She gave suggestions if you were trying to lower your calories. She made accommodations for certain things that they didn't have because it was almost closing time when we came in. This young lady is an excellent server/cashier/customer service rep. Great representation of herself and Cava. I probably spelled her name incorrectly but when you go there ask for her she's great and patient. As I said when we came in it was almost closing time and it was raining. She was very pleasant, answered all questions. I definitely appreciate her patience, time and expertise on the items in the store.

    spicy avocado + chicken blueberry lavender
    Dakiesh C.

    Blaine is always quick and very pleasant when I come here .. normally he serves me. I like the fact he keeps fresh food , the line moving , and very social with customers ! I have had nothing but good experiences at this location and the service is still A1. I truly appreciate coming to an environment that not only feels good but serves delicious food & CAVA IS THAT !! Thanks again Blaine , you and your team never disappoint

    We don't skip Cava Mondays!
    Hannah P.

    Great spot on the VCU campus to grab a quick lunch or dinner! If you've never had Cava before, think of it as a Mediterranean style Chipotle. You can choose from their pre-selected menu options or you can create your own bowl or pita. There are quite a few options for each section as you go down the line, so it can be a little overwhelming the first time you try it out, but don't be afraid to ask questions! The staff at this location is usually friendly and knowledgeable and can make could recommendations for first-timers. They also offer kids meals, a few pre-packaged desserts and a wide variety of drink options. The majority of the seating is upstairs at this location, which also includes a rooftop deck that is great to take advantage of on those gorgeous sunny days! The only major drawback to this location is the parking. There is a small parking lot in front, but it is shared between Cava, Panera & Chipotle. The spaces are pretty narrow too. There is street parking on Grace Street as well. I would also advise ordering in person at this location. I've ordered delivery as well as order ahead for pick up and have had orders be incorrect multiple times. I think they get rushed as pick up/delivery is utilized heavily at this location and they get a little rushed and don't pay attention all the time. But customer service is always good about taking care of things if you email them and let them know what happened!

    Nicole B.

    the food was good the service was good but the location can be a little crazy in the middle of downtown. very limited parking.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing every time 10 out of ten would recommend to everyone staff and flavors were amazing

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    I love coming to this CAVA! Etherea is always super nice and is a true gift to the company! Love her!

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    The food was so good and the place was very clean. The staff is very welcoming, will be returning and recommending to friends and family.

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    They were so nice and I got my food really quickly!! I haven't had cava in years and today they made me love it again!

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    Food was delish, great staff and quick service. Happy we decided to try it and know we will return.

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    It use to be good when it first got here. The white isn't saffron but white tbh... Could be so much better.

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    welcoming and helpful staff, fast service, and delicious food. best CAVA in Richmond.

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    Lillie Pearl - Dads Breakfast Sandwich

    Lillie Pearl

    4.5(774 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Jackson Ward, Downtown
    •$$

    Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.

    I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

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    Lillie Pearl - Top floor decor and portrait wall

    Top floor decor and portrait wall

    Lillie Pearl - Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots Dinner

    Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots Dinner

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    Lunch. Supper! - The Last Stand

    Lunch. Supper!

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi•Scott's Addition
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    We had a great meal here! The Garden Sampler Board was a fun twist on a traditional charcuterie…read moreboard, and we really enjoyed getting to try a variety of everything. Our entrees were equally as tasty. I ordered the salmon and it was done well! My only personal preference would be to swap the green beans for the collards next time--the green beans just weren't cooked quite the way I prefer. That said, everything else was really enjoyable. Overall, a great meal at an equally great price. We were pleasantly surprised to walk out for under $65 without ordering drinks. Definitely felt like a great value, and we'd happily come back!

    Food was good service was horrible…read more We went in and they told us that it would be 15 minutes for a table, fine, I indicated we wanted inside , since the heat index was 105. There is a huge empty booth right in the front across from the hostess stand, no one was sitting there, we asked if we could sit there for just a moment to cool off in the AC- we were rudely told no we had to wait outside. The next family in line included 2 elderly women and a baby all dressed gorgeous, they also were told they had to wait outside in 105 weather. After about 20 minutes of waiting, (I was just going to tell them to forget it) they said our table was ready. Well, instead of inside with AC as we requested we were seated in a gazebo porch area that they claimed had AC. By this time we were so desperate for cool, we didn't argue that we had requested INSIDE not whatever this room was. It ended up being like sitting in a tuna can. So uncomfortable, my husband and bro in law just went and sat in the car with the AC blasting. Waitress was sporadic to put it nicely. Meanwhile, back inside the booth across from the hostess stand was still empty. Food was fine. But I don't think this place will be around much longer.

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    Lunch. Supper! - Bar

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    Lunch. Supper! - Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes

    Pimento cheese & fried green tomatoes

    Lunch. Supper! - Even the water is cool!!

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    Even the water is cool!!

    Pinky’s - Grilled shiitake mushroom bowl and a side of broccolini

    Pinky’s

    4.4(374 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Scott's Addition
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    This place punches well above its weight class. There were a couple things that really impressed me…read moretonight. The food first of all was incredible. Some very tender octopus, the fries are perfect for dipping more on that later. And the meatballs were great, but that Caesar salad salad is truly amazing with all of the seasonings and their homemade Caesar dressing. The fact that they make all of their sauces in house, I give a nod to the chef for that because they have some incredible sauces. One of the things that really impressed me was the fact that I ordered the fries and the waitress asked if I wanted the sampler sauces. I was thinking that that was going to be an additional charge, but I was wrong. The sampler was included with the fries and that came with about five or so of their homemade sauces. The Caribbean bean chili was my favorite, but I also enjoyed their ranch and lemon aïoli as well. They were really all great. I just want to give a shout out to pinkies for not nickel and diming the consumer when so many other restaurants and chains do that. I will be back off of that level of Customer Service service alone. I was also very impressed with the portion sizes. When you hear Tapas that typically means high price, low quantity of food. But here I feel like you actually get what you pay for. I was very impressed. A place with amazing food and a good bang for your buck is five stars any day from me. Thank you for an amazing dinner.

    Really good Mediterranean food! The food exceeded our expectations. The service was just okay. Here…read moreare some of the pros and cons! The restaurant has ample seating both indoors and outdoors. We dined here twice in one weekend because of convenience and the food being good enough to repeat! We did not have reservations either time, and we were seated right away. There was space for our stroller. The inside of the restaurant is like a big garage, and it's quite loud (but our baby likes the loud noise). Outside, they have big umbrellas to provide some shade. Highlights from the menu include the grilled octopus, caesar salad, meatballs, and desserts (both cheesecake and olive oil cake). The meatballs were so tender and saucy. The octopus was cooked well, and the seasoning was great. The only dish we didn't love was the scallops. The scallops were overwhelmed by the accompanying chorizo in the dish. The server we had the first night was not friendly or warm. It seemed like she did not care to be there. But there were no mistakes or major issues. We enjoyed Pinky's, and it was a good choice for brunch on a busy weekend and for dinner without a reservation. I'd recommend checking it out.

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    Pinky’s - The view outside. Perfect for people watching

    The view outside. Perfect for people watching

    Pinky’s - Chicken Tirokroketes

    Chicken Tirokroketes

    Pinky’s - Crispy Pork Belly with pickled fresno Chile, pickled shallots, skordalia, citrus, smoked paprika oil, chives (GF, P)

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    Crispy Pork Belly with pickled fresno Chile, pickled shallots, skordalia, citrus, smoked paprika oil, chives (GF, P)

    Perly's - Schlubby fries

    Perly's

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Downtown
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    Perly's was on my Richmond list and we picked up during a visit on a Friday. Around lunch so…read moreslightly busy-located downtown and street parking only didn't have any issues finding a spot right in front. We ordered sandwiches. House made Pastrami was delicious-go with the 1 lb (buy the pound) Pastrami sandwich -at least 2 if not 3 sandwiches in one. Corned Beef was also tasty and some of the best we've had. Latkas and Dill potato salad hit the spot but the Garlic Dill fries stole the show-one of a kind and not to be missed. For dessert, we saw they had Hamantaschen and got one of each-both very good with rich fruit spread topping. Service was engaged and patient (given our questions and recommendation requests) as our order was being placed. An extensive menu with everything from Beef tongue sandwich (Jewbano) to Chicken Liver as well Hot Dogs and Smoked Salmon and Whitefish. We wanted it all! Liked the atmosphere and decor with booth and bar stool seating. A must stop when visiting Richmond!

    We went to Perly's last weekend. We were in Richmond for a wedding, and we had Saturday morning…read morefree. We walked over, and got there around noon. My daughter's friend, who is Jewish, had recommended it. We were told there was a 25 minute wait, and we were told we could hang out at the store next door. Just as we were done wandering, our table was called. I had the corned beef sandwich, toasted, and a side of potato salad. My wife had the chopped chicken liver appetizer and the potato latke appetizer. The food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go again. They close at 3 pm and are NOT open for dinner.

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    Reception area

    Perly's - The most delicious corned beef hash with hollandaise sauce and side salad.

    The most delicious corned beef hash with hollandaise sauce and side salad.

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