When you have an opened face kitchen where people can see your food production and prep lines it is critical to be abundantly clean and sanitary. The grill station is a key area where cutting boards should be different colors for different proteins. And even then wiped and sanitized continuously after each use. Tonight while in line I watched an already heavily used cutting board with no cleaning attempts be used multiple ongoing times for different products. While the small restaurant dining area was clean, I just cant order food in that environment. Shame as I scored Cava a 5 star on previous visit. read more

CAVA - Make your own bowls! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My Cava experience started in L.A. & was ecstatic when we finally got one in San Antonio! BBUUTT had yet to use the pick up option, I must say, I Do prefer the dine in set up where all is visible order & pay. But for a first time experience it went seamlessly and the food was Great! read more

After recommendation from a colleague and tried their food, decided to drop by for another delicious bowl. It is located in the Stone Ridge plaza with plenty of outdoor parking that's shared with all other shops. Ordered the Steak and Harissa bowl. Minus a few of the rice grains being too hard, the rest of the bowl was healthy and tasty. Avocado was fresh and well prepared. The fresh vegetables and salad mixed good with the well done steak slices. Can't get better with these types of healthy food! The environment is quite lively and the seating arrangements are open. Great for hanging out with a few friends but definitely not for private conversations. I'd especially like to recommend Charis, who was extremely accommodating, friendly and understanding. She immediately remade my bowl after knowing I did not eat spicy and a spicy sauce was already added to the bowl. What an amazing attitude! Because of the healthy options, great taste and wonderful staff, will definitely come back to try more. Keep up the good work Charis and Cava Stone Ridge! read more

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I have been eating at cava for years now. I decided to dine I at this location. The portions were very small from what I'm used to from cava. The meat was literally measured with a little condiment cup before being placed in my bowl. I added an order of pita chips, and when I bit into them, they were cold and hard. I brought this to the attention of the manager, and he literally told me it's because they have been sitting out because no one has purchased them. When I asked for fresh ones he stated "I will make you fresh ones this time, but I can't guarantee fresh ones next time." I'm shocked. I will never come to this location again read more

CAVA - Sumac Sour Cream + Onion Pita Chips - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My kids love it. I am not a big fan. We get at this location as it is the closest. If one of the ingredients from a bowl is out, they won't tell you until you are at the point of no return. They already added the other ingredients to the bowl and it would be cruel to tell them that you longer want it as one go the ingredients is no longer available. Happened twice already. If we are considerate like that, I believe they should at least attempt to let us know. Yet, kids insist the bowls are good. That's the only reason we get it. We always get a take out. read more

Rock star service by the ladies this morning! First customers today - Walking into an uber clean restaurant with the sizzle happening in the background, how can it possibly be better? Walked thru step by step and didn't feel at all rushed to make a selection, from toppings to dips. I have a small stomach y'all and the kids pita meal was an ideal choice for my lunch today. Soft pita bread with a nice red pepper hummus spread and, oh my goodness, great portion of protein! The basmati rice was my favorite today, so much great aromatics & flavor. Skhug is plenty spicy but boy if you need to kick it up a notch, pour it onto that spicy chicken and you are golden. Love the beverage options and felt like a little kid trying every tea available! Open concept kitchen with bright and airy dining, wonderful spot for a yummy casual lunch! Catering is available for a working lunch meeting or the busy evening schedules! Be sure to download their app and get rewarded read more

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review based only on concept of "digital cafe"... thought i'd give you the lay of the land so to speak if you had wondered about it as well. this is for the 281/hollywood park location SPECIFICALLY. i have been to a CAVA before & enjoyed the food & experience. i liked going down the line to see what veggies, grains, proteins & toppings appealed to me that day to fill my bowl. the digi cafe version of CAVA is not that. i walked in and realized that quickly. kitchen is aways in the back, order shelf up front. 2 long rows of high top tables with high stools & 1 low counter with 3 chairs (which were occupied) there is a sign telling you what to do. download app or use QR code to use app to place your order, then sit & wait for it to hit the shelf. i sat down and did this, looked at the menu while wishing my short self wasnt so short that my feet werent dangling while sitting on the uncomfortable round metal stool - with no foot rails. i also looked at the large open area and longingly wished for a few tables & chairs instead of wasted "dance floor". i did note nice patio outdoors, but it felt like 100 degrees outside with the bright sun beating down. i realized drinks were behind the wall, so if i wanted a refill or needed something i'd have to shout to the back. i'd also have to eat my meal on a hard metal seat with my feet dangling. so i left, realizing the digi cafe experience wasnt for me. seems like a lot of wasted space for a spot geared to mainly order ahead & take away. but may be just the thing if you are looking for a healthy takeaway option in the area. read more

By far, the worst Cava I've been to. 1. The floor was sticky like it hasn't been cleaned for days. 2. Garbage was so so full that I could only leave mine on the side. 3. The water was carbonated water. 4. I asked for roasted veggies and lamb meatballs not knowing they were extra. They should've probably said something. 5. All the tables weren't wiped down. I had to wipe it down myself. ( other customers were doing the same. NEVER AGAIN. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So happy that I finally tried this place! It is absolutely delish! The line moved very slow and I was getting hangry. Like really hangry. It did however, give me lots of time to question myself about which item I wanted. I kept going back and forth and ending up getting the spicy chicken and avocado pita. It was freaking amazing. I loaded it up with all of the extra vegetables and it honestly was the perfect meal. So so so flavorful! I also ordered the pita chips with the crazy feta dip. DO NOT miss out on those chips! Or that dip! OMG!!! Even if you usually just have water like I do, order the fountain drink and taste all of the juice mixes! They're all so good and not too sweet. My favorite was mixing the pineapple, apple, mint one with the cucumber, mint drink. Incredibly delicious. Customer service was excellent and portions were insanely huge. I will definitely be making this my go to place from here on out!! read more

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It's a little pricey, but it is so good. I will recommend this place if you're looking for a fresh salad with almost anything that you can think of to put in your salad. read more

Visited Cava last night and OMG never disappoints. Kelvin helped me and was phenomenal in customer service. I get a bowl every time with saffron rice, chicken and copious corn. Mmmm. I think I'll have to make another visit this week. Soooooo delish!!! So much flavor. read more

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I am so happy they open a cava near me. I seriously go to this location ALL the time. I experience nothing but great customer service each time. I did have one time the guy messed up my order but guess what mistakes happen it's ok. Other than that it's my favorite place. The veggies are always fresh and the meats all seasoned great. They're fast I hardly make line. Always stocked up and clean inside. Can't wait to come back again and make my own bowl. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ava was very professional. A smile when we walked in at 9pm. Didn't seem bothered at all giving that it was an hour to close. Made the experience fun and welcoming. Thank you Ava read more

My order is a Greek Salad Bowl, extra hummus and cucumbers, add basmati rice, and no cheese or olives. Perfection. I appreciated that they have standard bowls but are will to adapt them to your needs and wants. As with anything healthy, it's not the cheapest. But it's filling, healthy for your body, and delicious. It's quiet, clean and the staff is friendly. I have personal issue with being asked by the computer to tip someone working in fast food, but I don't hold it against me the workers or the individual restaurant. I will always come back. read more

CAVA - Greek salad bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I love cava so much! I have gone to this location many times and everytime I go there is one girl who is always coughing all over the food and the rice is always crunchy and raw. I love to come here after I get off of work but it's hit the point where I would rather drive an extra 20 minutes to a cava where the food is actually cooked. read more

I have visited this location numerous tines. And I get the same exact thing every time. Today when I went and I placed my order, I was told I could not substitute what I have substituted at every Cava I have been to in the last 2+ years. Finally, the person making my order ask someone else and they said I'll let you do it this time but you can't do that again. What I was substituting is on a kids meal, not getting the pita and having double chips instead. Throughout the whole time, the person serving my meal You could just feel the attitude coming from him. He basically threw my meal together and was annoyed that they were letting me swap out my pita bread for double chips. This location has never really had good customer service. I will gladly start driving the extra 5 to 6 miles to the next closest location if at all. read more

My first time here. The food is great, the price point was good, and the service was excellent. This place is a great option when you feel like eating clean and fast! read more

CAVA - Harrisa avocado bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

CAVA is my go-to for fresh, flavorful Mediterranean bowls. The ingredients are always high quality, portions are generous, and the Crazy Feta is a must. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. Quick, tasty, and consistently great! read more

I've been coming to Cava for several years, and sometimes you get newer people that barely give you rice or give you a tablespoon of steak or chicken. The 1st bowl is a $13.55 (+ tax) rice bowl w/ steak, I asked the girl making the bowl if she could add more rice please, that it was such a small amount given. She replied, it was supposed to be that way & if I wanted more there would be an up-charge. read more

CAVA - Rice bowl w/ steak - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is under staffed and always runs out of food. Save you money. And the dining area is filthy

Always very healthy and light. Definitely recommend as it is customizable. Services is quick and efficient. I usually get it to go, but the ambience looks nice. read more

The customer service was very bad!! I just spent 18 dollars on my food and the lady that was working gave me such a little portion it is nothing like the photos advertised online and it's very frustrating because it's not cheap. I Don't mean to be rude all I hope is that you all fix this issue as your customers are spending their hard earned money on your food and the portions are not adult sized as the price should follow the portion size. read more

We've been here twice. The food is good -- consistent with what you can expect from Cava anywhere you go. The first time we went, the service was great for a counter service restaurant. Friendly. Efficient. Clean. However, the second time was the opposite. Slow service and seemed put-off by any customer request. We noticed this with everyone in front of us, too., and we went during an off peak time. Things also did not seem as clean. Everything seemed disheveled. Overall, it seemed like they needed adult supervision. I hope this was a one-off and I can return later and amend this review. read more

Always pleased with this location, the speed of service and positive attitudes of the employees make eating here a worthwhile experience. I wanted to personally thank Ethan for being patient and attentive to me and others. The food is always fresh, and this location never fails to deliver. read more

I've been to this location twice and both times I was disappointed. Tiny portions of toppings for the price.

I really like Cava. This location is not it. It's a very nice spot and close to my house more than the others but I ordered online and it said it would be ready at 1pm. I got there at 1:08 pm and i waited until 1:15 pm to get my food. No problem, i understand they are busy. But when i got to my car, my falafels were cold and it just seems like they don't fill up on other veggies because i had a bunch of greens and a little sauce? I was really disappointed. I didn't have more time to go back in and wait. The other locations near by are better at building your food. I also recommend ordering at the store if you can. Seems like when you watch your order being built instead of ordering online, you can actually get a better portion or at least the portion that you paid for in the first place. read more

The food overall is fine but the service is always lacking. I know to add 10 minutes to my pickup time because it is never ready on time even when the restaurant is empty. Tonight I placed a pick up order, there were 3 people in the front working, no one in line. They said they made it but there was nothing on the pick up shelf and they went back to clearing the stacked up dishes all over the counters.. A customer walked in and they proceeded to go help them instead of helping me with my missing order. One of the workers walked over to the tickets that print out and picks mine up and starts to make my order, that leads me to believe it was never done. read more

After 3 attempts the food is just never fresh or good. Hard rice and small portions! Maybe I need to try another location but as of now it's just not my jus! read more

The food was excellent and I will definitely be coming back. Also it is important to note how wonderful the service was. My servers name was Lucas and he did an outstanding job. read more

I hadn't had cava in a while and was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by. Service was extremely slow and the food area was very messy but it's a sunday afternoon... let's cut the some slack. As i'm in line, i'm watching the person in the back make the online orders. She takes her hand that is still gloved and wipes her nose over the food area with the customers bowl in her other hand then continues to make the order. I also noticed that nobody washed their hands before replacing gloves... just touching everything then grabbing new gloves with dirty hands which kinda defeats the purpose. Respectfully I had to walk out and I will NEVER return. I have food at home. read more

Every time I visit, the portions get smaller. The rice, greens, and everything else are noticeably stingy. It's starting to feel like when Chipotle was criticized for cutting back on servings. Disappointing. Guess it's time to find another place to eat... read more

The food was good, what you'd expect at any Cava. However, I've been to this location a few times and service is always so slow. The workers don't say a word. Every time I go it's so awkward, I tell them everything I want and they don't say a word the whole time, just a blank look on their face. Today there was no drinks prepared, they were all empty or low. I asked for pita chips and the worker in the back said "really??? Another one" as she scooped them in the bag. This place is a joke. read more

3 went to lunch. Nose rings and other piercings. A pita and a drink each for total $56.99 and not much food. No mas cava.

When I arrived to pick up my 3 orders, it wasn't ready at the quoted time. No big deal, but 2 of my bowls were wrong. One bowl had brussel sprouts and saffron rice in my chciken greek bowl. No romain lettuce. The harissa avocado bowl didn't rice. Unless you have time to wait in line to place your order, it's not worth ordering online. read more

Placed an order for pick up, 2 kids meals and 1 bowl. When I arrived to pick up at scheduled time it wasn't ready and I ended up waiting 30 mins past that time. They tried to hand me only the kids meals, no drinks, no bowl. There were only 3 employees, the man cooking was burning the food and even started a fire on the stove that another employee had to put out and then take food outside to dump it. The whole store smelled terrible. The poor girl trying to fill orders had an arm full of stickers (orders) and was completely overwhelmed. They ignored the customers waiting, didn't apologize for the long waits. I saw 3 people just walk out after waiting so long to be waited on. Once she finally filled my order, she let me know there was no pita chips or lentils. They had not filled the tea or lemonade containers either. This was at 11:15am on a Monday. Sadly I don't think this location will be open much longer if they continue to run it like this. read more

Great tasting food and fast service. There were so many flavors in my custom bowl. I would highly recommend trying Cava. The soda was interesting as it wasn't Coke or Pepsi but I wouldn't get that again. read more

Lucas was great, super friendly and gave excellent customer service! The harissa avocado bowl 10/10!

Every single week they do not have steak. If it's expensive raise the price but to never have it on Sunday is ridiculous. It's literally every week read more

The Food was alright, I've had cava plenty of times before and it met expectations. But oh. My. Goodness. What exceptional service from Aaron today! He's such a funny and down to earth person and you feel like you really get to know him just from the small interactions you get with him! Such a wonderful citizen! read more

The second time I have been to this location and it always seems like the workers have something up there ass‍they had charge me extra for veggies on my bowl when online it's free for it , Some lady w glasses that works there should really try to smile at customers instead of having a straight face the whole time like girl if you don't want to work there then don't . read more