Excellent service and vibes overall. I've visited multiple Cava branches but the branch here in Carmel Mountain is the most welcoming one ive been too. Paradise greeted me with a smile and a warm welcome and was very attentive to the bowl I wanted. Thank you so much, Ms. Paradise ~ read more

Flavorful food that is value priced and fresh. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service. The dining area is clean and offer patio seating of your heart desires. Order ahead to save time. Thank me later. read more

CAVA - Spicy - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered delivery from this CAVA today for lunch. I frequent here as it is near my office and a healthier option. I ordered a salad bowl with power greens and super green. Unfortunately, i got grains and arugula instead. I purposely did not order grains as I have an allergy to most grains. How unfortunate that now I cannot trust my order to be done correctly. read more

CAVA - Salad Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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CAVA is like the Chipotle of salad. So many choices to choose from. I ordered a Harissa Chicken Power Bowl with the following crazy combo: Half HarHon Chicken Half White Sweet Potato Half Super Greens Half Arugula Fire Roasted Corn Pickled onions Tomato + Cucumber Kalamata Olives Salted-Brined Pickles Sumac Slaw Side Hot Harissa Vinaigrette Side Skhug Pita They are surprisingly tasty, with flavors that explode (sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy, and savory). The portion was generous. I didn't think that I would finish this big bowl of salad but I went through it so fast and was yearning for more. Since this was a to-go order, I couldn't wait for an in-store order where I could choose even more yummy sides. read more

CAVA - Harissa Chicken Power Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

The Mediterranean salad with grilled and the honey chicken are fabulous!!! Crisp salad, the roasted corn, feta and tomato/ cukes. My be my new spot. I ordered in line and did a pick up. I'm not mad at the prices either! read more

Under just $20, their make your bowl feeds me for the whole day. Such clean fresh ingredients and amazing flavors. Their steak is so good and I always do half rice half lentils. The staff here are super nice at this location, always generous with their portions and offer free pita with the bowl. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I always order through the CAVA app and the food is always ready by the pick up time. My go to is the harissa chicken bowl and lately I'm now obsessed with the kid's pita wrap. The kid's pita wrap is actually the perfect portion and with tax it only came out to $8.03! This also includes a small drink. read more

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Waste of time. I pre-ordered online in the hopes my order would be ready when I got there. I ended up waiting almost an hour for 1 bowl, had to flag down 2 employees to get it, and even then I only got half of what I ordered. The employee told me that they were "waiting for the vegetables to be ready" and I said I just needed whatever was ready now considering I had wasted my entire lunch break waiting on the bowl, and now I was going to be late going back to work and I won't even really have time to eat it. All the staff were working really hard, so it looks like it's a managerial/staffing issue. If you don't have enough staff to accommodate online orders, please turn off online ordering so customers don't waste their time. I was able to get a refund from customer service, but I can't get that hour of my life back. Avoid at all costs read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Where do I begin... number 1 service took forever and you can see that there are tones of orders that they are behind on. But the number 1 thing of all is all of their attitudes especially the woman at the register. We were very kind and not rude to them at all. But they were very rude. This was on march 19, 2026 at around 8:40pm. So I asked for a lid they said they ran out so then I asked for foil and they said they don't have any foil. All of a sudden 8 minutes later we saw a customer with foil for their food. After they had the audacity to tell me they didn't have any at all. Then I asked the woman at the register, "excuse me I saw that you have foil and gave it to a customer can I have some foil?????" She said and I quote " we just got some" so I asked for two pieces of foil and she gave me one and "dropped" the other one and I Caught it thank goodness but that left a disgusted taste in my mouth and at the end it just showed me that there is no professionalism at this cava at the Carmel mountain location . Ambiance all the tables were dirty not clean at all . And there was no ice at all. If was just a horrible experience . read more

CAVA - Rude and through foil at me - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for an after 1pm lunch. Most tables were full and maybe 1-2 people in line. First time here and we got three things -greek salad -steak pita - steak bowl - plus honey harissa chips They ran out of chicken and when I asked the girl how long she asked a cook and then told me it would be a long time. I think it would have been more appropriate and appreciated if I was given a time frame (15mins, etc). Got steak instead. Tables were dirty but no one was cleaning them so I asked for a towel to wipe it. A nice girl came out about 5 mins later to wipe and clean tables. I would come back here again but maybe just do take out or come earlier. Really loved the pita chips and my family enjoyed their meals read more

CAVA - Build your own steak bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Do not order ahead because you will be given a small portion. Please see image below. I've always been to this CAVA and when I'm in the line they serve me regular size portion however I ordered ahead and 1/4 of my plate is missing. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Mmmm I LOVE CAVA!!! DELICIOUS FOOD. I took my mom here for mother's day because she wanted a salad. The line was long, but it went pretty fast. A lot of sitting room. They need to be better at cleaning the tables when people leave. I had a strawberry mint drink, BOMB!!! Highly recommend if you never been! read more

CAVA - Mom had a chefs choice. And she also loved hers! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Every time I have ordered from this location- closest to my house, I get texts and updates saying that my order is ready for pick up, and when I go in, I have to wait an extra 20-30 min because it is not ready. When I went to pick up my order last night, there was one group already sitting and eating with nobody else in line. Another gentleman and I sat and waited for our orders for close to 30 minutes before saying anything. Another group of two came in and ordered and left as we waited. I don't understand how they had so many staff members on last night with nothing being done. If this were a one-time thing, I would not have any issues, but clearly, this is a recurring issue at this location. read more

I love creating my own bowl there when they have all the ingredients it's perfection.

This location is trash. Never have ingredients. Rice is always inconsistent. Need new management here.

Great tasty food. Good options. Sauces are good too. Portions can be more. Find it portions to be small.

Amazing portions for the price! Good flavors and variety of toppings when building a bowl. I will say I think it is on the saltier side, but still very tasty. The cookie was great as well. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon, it wasn't busy about 5 people dining in. No one was in line but it took almost 5 mins of me standing there to get acknowledgment and served. I ordered the harissa honey chicken pita, it's my favorite. The chicken is so good. The serving size was generous, the pita was big, I didn't know how I was going to bite into it. But I was starving so I finished it. There were lots of empty dirty tables. They didn't have any forks available and didn't bother asking because I was hungry and just wanted to eat. This would be the 3rd location I've visited, service and cleanliness may differ depending on the location but that doesn't stop me from going because the food is always great! read more

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Do not order online- They did not add half of the ingredients literally... Very sad looking bowl compared to what you'd normally get loaded with :/ Lame how sad this was, no rice, no pita, no chicken, no falafel, that's literally my order and I got none... what is that... read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Unfortunately the bad reviews about this location are true. Employees are inconsistent with the current employee being incredibly stingy on portions. Paid 16 bucks for a tiny tiny bowl with 5 pieces of chicken a small scoop of rice and lettuce. Most inconsistent location with slow service. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend on a weekday. Lucky for us we beat the lunch rush. We sat down and suddenly there were over a dozen people in line but the line went fairly quickly. This is like a Mediterranean version of Chipotle. The have their signature prepared bowls and pitas that you can customize or you can build your own bowl/pita/plate. I ordered the lamb meatball pita. I added the spicy harissa sauce to mine. The pita was pretty tasty. My only complaint would be that there was too sauce so the pita was getting soggy. And messy to eat! I might have them go light on the sauce next time or give me it on the side instead. There is a nice selection of juices too such as Blackberry Lavender, Cucumber Mint, Pineapple Mint, black tea, lemonade, etc. Love the cucumber mint juice. So yummy with a little bit of sweetness! I think I had three cups of it. Lots of seating inside with a nice outdoor patio in front. Two clean public restrooms. read more

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We picked up our online order here on 3/26 around 4pm to find both of our bowls were missing multiple ingredients. No dressings on either bowl, no harissa, no cucumbers, no tomato + onion, no feta cheese, no fiery broccoli and the most measly amount of corn, pickled onions & chicken I've ever seen at a Cava. We got less than half of the toppings we ordered and the portions in each bowl were absurdly small. None of this was out of stock online either, so they just don't care to prepare online orders correctly. It's pretty clear when the kids prepping online orders hide behind a wall while dropping off the bags to avoid interacting with customers. We've tried to call twice to ask for some form of refund or reward redemption added to our account and no one answers. This is also the second time our orders have been messed up at this Cava, and we obviously shouldn't have given it another chance after last time. I highly recommend going to a different location as this one is laughable. Hopefully management starts taking all of these very deserved one star reviews seriously. read more

Cava in Carmel Mountain has quickly become one of my favorite spots! If you're looking for a fast, customizable, and flavorful meal, this place is so good. It's like a Mediterranean version of Chipotle where you stand in line and select what you want as you go. The harissa honey chicken is my go-to protein--it's perfectly tender with a slight kick of spice that's just right. I recommend going for a bowl, which seems to be the most popular choice here. I love loading mine up with all kinds of toppings. My favorite is the pita strips. They add the perfect crunch and flavor to the bowl, and honestly, I could eat an entire bowl of just those! Cava is a great option for a quick, satisfying meal that doesn't feel like fast food. The fresh ingredients, bold Mediterranean flavors, and customizable options make it a perfect option for a quick and healthy meal. read more

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We showed up 930-940 pm on Friday evening and this is how the store looked when we went to order. We were told there were out of several things. The bowl I got didn't have the normal amount of the ingredients and it was quite obvious it was the bottom of the containers. I was shocked to see the store was closed down an hour before close on a Friday night. When I looked at the floor, 75% of the chairs were up, including the row against the glass where people walk and drive by. The only tables with chairs down were the ones that were seated. We had ordered Togo, but had we wanted to dine in there would not have been anywhere to sit. If the store is out of everything and just needs to plastic wrap a couple of items at 930 pm on a Friday night of a week where kids are on ski break in the area, then perhaps the actual listed closing time should be 930pm, not 1030 pm as the door, Google and website list. I rarely go here, but this was the final straw. Shut down a full hour before close on a Friday night is a bit ridiculous. Perhaps on a super slow night of the week and still have food available to serve, but not when there is still a steady amount of people coming and feeling awkward about it... Doubt I'll be back. I don't think it matters though as they don't seem to want any business after 930pm. Who knows how long the rice had been out. It looked pretty crunchy, so possibly an hour. Quite a disappointment. read more

CAVA - 930 pm on a Friday. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food 5/5: I loved my bowl, you create your own and so I choose everything I like Service 5/5: the guy making my bowl was super kind, he explained everything that I had questions about and was super chill Ambiance 5/5: Tons of seating and space, the prices are a little expensive but worth it in my opinion read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm updating my review from 2 years ago. The food is still excellent but the service went from friendly to not nice at all. The lady serving us said we couldn't have a 2nd small piece of pita bread only 1 unless we wanted to buy the whole pita. We've been getting 2 since the beginning and of course we offer to pay. She was very dismissive. When taking our order she was abrupt. We watched her with the customer in line behind us and she was even more rude to her. We will most likely not visit this location anymore read more

This is the saddest portion of food ever.... Every time I go here the portions get smaller and smaller... read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered online and says pick up at 7:45 get there at 7:43 and guy says sorry we haven't started making your order but it will be next. I just have to help the line out real quick then I'll make it. He helps the line for 5 minutes at cashier and then starts making it. Ordered recieved at 8p woulda been faster if I ordered in the line. No point of pre ordering it. Then they ran out chicken and he asked what else I want I said steak. He looked at me laughed and said we don't have that lol. I ask what they have and he's like spicy chicken. This place is a joke read more

My first time being at Cava and had a lot of questions. When I walked in, I noticed how clean the restaurant was. Kianna and Paradise were working very hard, but once I stepped in, both greeted me and asked how they could help. They were very much helpful, honest, and friendly. My bowl was super delicious and I can't wait to come back! read more

I totally agree with some bad reviews here. This place is absolutely dirty and the staff is horrible. I asked the staff to clean the table to which he came and made a watery mess on the table that we ourselves had to clean. Bathroom was out of order too. Management should absolutely look into this location's staff. They pretty much have a dont care attitude. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Cariana was extremely pleasant and attentive to me and my friends' ordering needs, enhancing the over all culinary experience. We will be returning for quality food and service! read more

When Chipotle started catching heat for shrinking their portions, my wife and I switched over to CAVA. At, it felt like a great move. The food here is delicious, especially the harissa chicken, and our first few visits left a really strong impression. The bowls were packed to the lid, flavorful, and satisfying. Unfortunately, over time the portions have noticeably dwindled. These days, it often takes one or two extra paid add-ons just to get the same amount of food we used to get by default. It's disappointing to see the value decline like this, especially when the price hasn't followed suit. Another recurring frustration is with mobile orders. More than half the time, the sauce is missing.... and the sauce is half of what makes CAVA so good. I've learned to double-check my bag before leaving, but that really shouldn't be necessary. On one occasion, they said they had run out of the sauce I ordered, which is understandable but they still sent out the bowl without including any sauce at all. A simple substitute would've gone a long way. I really want to keep enjoying CAVA, but consistency and attention to detail have slipped. The food itself is still great, but the experience just isn't what it used to be, at least at this location. read more

CAVA - Bag secured. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Cava is soso good. I love the harissa and the eggplant dip. Their fiery corn is amazing. The pita chips are really good too. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to several CAVA locations... and this one was just not it :/ I ordered a grilled chicken grains and greens bowl- and it tasted as if it had been sitting for a while. The food was lukewarm at best, and the rice was soggy. I also noticed that the pita chips were crazy salty- seasoned excessively. I'm disappointed in my food, especially after paying nearly $20. If you're in the area and want quality mediterranean, I recommend Greek Corner Café (across the street!) or North Park Produce (poway). I won't be back. read more

I eat here about 3-4 times a week because it's a quick, healthier option, and I genuinely love Cava. Unfortunately, they're almost always out of pita crisps whenever I order. At this point, you'd think they would have it figured out. Management/staff really needs to pay closer attention to inventory and restocking, especially for such a popular item. The rice here is also undercooked sometimes. read more

Super disappointing in many ways. Went to Cava around 5:30pm when there was one other family dining. This location was a disaster. Trash all over floor, trash full, tables dirty, and out of a large amount of items. Out of Tzatziki, multiple greens, chicken, pita crisps, pita, and multiple dressings. It was crazy- there's a sprouts next door- at least fill the greens & produce. They were scraping tins to get a half scoop (and were going to serve it as a serving), and most other sides. They scooped more cucumber & tomato water out than the actual food into my bowl. My jaw was on the ground to see that this was acceptable. They had to go back to the 'to go' line to add one item at a time and they were out of a ton. The response, "yea- it was a tough day." ‍ Honestly, we should have walked out. The most disappointing part was there was about 10-12employees (looked like shift change) and since it was super slow- not one employee was trying to get ready for the dinner crowd. They were standing around and could have at least cleaned up the restaurant or refilled what they could from the back. Super disappointing to get half a bowl with bad customer service. Boo Cava! read more

I went to CAVA for the first time after picking up movie theater tickets. I got lunch and was very impressed with the service and the quality of the food. I had the build your own bowl. The variety was plentiful and the bowl was delicious and healthy. I wanted to leave a generous tip for the obviously hard working employees but they don't accept tips! There was no to jar or place on a receipt to add it. They certainly deserved a tip but it was a little refreshing to know that they worked hard for their salary only. I will be back and I highly recommend this place. read more

This location is always pretty crowded, so upon walking by one Monday night and seeing it pretty empty I took the opportunity to step in. It was empty save for like a couple or two. Cava is rub kinda chipotle style but for healthy bowls. I decided to go for the falafel bowl. I didn't know much about all the options to opted to have to made the way it is on the menu. The bowl was pretty meh. It could be my fault because I liked could have customized it to be more to my taste. The falafel itself was pretty sad, I'd complain about the small amount they give you, but in my case it didn't matter. It was just pretty tasteless and needed whatever they have that could give it more of a punch of flavor. It was however healthy lol The service was ok. The guy who made my bowl looked like he wished he was anywhere else doing something else and I can't blame him, sucks to be on your feet working. Anyway, he was friendly but I don't care very much given I'm not going through the line to get my smile fix for the day. The restaurant itself was surprisingly filthy. All the tables were dirty and the trash was overflowing. The soda machine wasn't working, although I didn't care much about that either because I didn't fancy a soda. I wanted water! They did provide water and free cups! Fancy! So in all it was just a meh experience. I know lots of folks who absolutely LOVE this restaurant (especially the La Jolla location), so maybe I just had an especially off experience? I will probably end up coming back to give it another chance. I just can't accept it being so meh given the many fans they have... read more

Worst customer service I've ever been to, no one says hello or acknowledges you. All the employees seem miserable... finally an employee asked what we wanted with her back turned to us! When she turned around it was like we offended her. Then god forbid I asked for "Extra Chicken" her response was "this isn't a buffet" wtf? Food is energy and this place has the worst energy. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing experience. I love Cava. For the last 3 years I've been craving this place at least once a week. This location is super clean and faster than the rest in the area. Carolina, the manager is very attentive and friendly. The food just hits the spot! read more

CAVA - Order bar - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California