Shout out to all the people who work there! Very good and healthy food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always nice, clean and friendly atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank u Alex, Nico, Aaron, Robert, Gio and all others who knows me and being friendly and helpful! U are unique people, different, strong, kind, and lovely. My compliments to u guys, thank u and God bless. I'll see u when I see u read more

We had a really frustrating experience at this CAVA location. We placed a large pickup order through the app scheduled for 4:00 PM and arrived about 10 minutes early, expecting it to be ready around the pickup time. When we got there, there was only one employee behind the counter and another person prepping protein in the back. By the time 4:00 PM came around, our order hadn't even been started, and no additional staff had come out yet. Eventually two more employees appeared, but they seemed very unsure of what they were doing and things moved extremely slowly. Meanwhile, they prioritized the in-store line and other app orders, while ours continued to sit untouched. We had to flag staff down twice and literally stand near the counter just to get our order moving. The woman assembling the food was rude and visibly frustrated, carelessly placing bowls down and even speaking rudely to her coworkers. The only bright spot was a nice girl at the counter wearing a wrist brace. She was kind and clearly trying her best, but she looked new and was struggling to keep up while prepping orders with essentially one usable arm. What makes this worse is that this is the second time we've had this exact experience at this location. The first time we thought it might just be a fluke, but after this visit it's clear there are serious staffing and management issues here. To make matters worse, you can't cancel the order in the app, so we were stuck waiting. In total we waited over 40 minutes, and when we finally got our food some of the bowls were missing items. We love CAVA, but this location has been consistently disappointing. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back to this one. read more

Usually I love CAVA but we came at 6pm on the weekend and there was a not too long line that didn't move because they were out of ingredients (rice and chicken) and waiting for more to be made. It seemed like chaos in the kitchen as they were filling online orders and in person orders. There was a lot of food spilled, some slow workers, and wasted food from what I observed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store itself wasn't as clean as it could be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm sure it's always busy being located on the promenade.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It could've been better because I've been to order locations that handle a rush more better than this. read more

Yesterday, I went to Santa Monica with my family and had lunch at Cava. It was my first time going to Cava, and my brother told me there is also a location in Burbank. Cava seems similar to Chipotle, but the ingredients were very fresh and the staff were extremely friendly. Adding sour cream to the ingredients I chose made it really delicious The cauliflower was also very tasty, (I'm not a big fan of cauliflower. But, it was tasty) and everything felt fresh and healthy, like I was doing something good for my body. All of the staff were very kind, which made the experience even better. read more

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I loooove cava and the one in Culver City has been great but went to this location and the meal was weak sauce. Such a small quantity, prob not Coming back to this location! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Such nice service. Markashia had great recommendations for bowls! Music wasn't too loud, very clean. Will be here again!

Hello Cava, I placed an order for pickup. The portion size for this bowl is very unacceptable.. This bowl was 15.00, I should at least get a decent amount of food. Can you please handle pickup orders the same as walk ins. Thank you, this bowl looking like chipotle !! read more

CAVA - Chicken + steak bowl, green veggie - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I ordered a chicken rice bowl with various toppings, and it was a huge disappointment. The avocado looked fine (not dark), but it was clearly spoiled and tasted awful. The chicken was incredibly dry. To make matters worse, I found a piece of plastic packaging mixed into my food--completely unacceptable. I honestly don't understand how this location has a 4-star rating. It doesn't deserve more than 2 stars. I definitely do not recommend eating here. read more

The bowls here are tasty and fresh! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well run.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices and portions are fair. I love that you can customize it to your liking, I really enjoyed all of the fresh vegetables and sauces here. Great option if you're looking for a quick and healthy lunch in the area. read more

So I stumbled onto this place by pure coincidence. My buddy and I were visiting the Laemmle fear when we decide to grab some food close by. We decided to give this place a chance and we were wildly impressed.. The best way to describe this place is imagine a chipotle that serves Mediterranean food. There are some prefix bowls/items, but you can customize it a la chipotle or assembly line style. The food was seriously phenomenal and the pita was from out of this world. I can't remember exactly what I got, but it was so good. I didn't have time to actually take a picture of it. I would strongly recommend this place if you want something that is different and you enjoy Mediterranean style food . The employees were super helpful as well. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

Cava is a really cool Mediterranean chain restaurant and the do a chiplote style serving with Mediterranean food. The service was good the only thing that bugged me was my bowl spilt when they were making and they didn't go back and add more food to it. But I got Brown Rice Crazy Feta Harissa Corn Pita chips Cheese Skugh Hot Honey Vignette All in all it was god but the dining experience its self could have been better also wish I got more toppings 3/5 read more

CAVA - Indoor Seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Sadly the worst cava location in so many ways. They are constantly out of so many options and never have the delicious garlic dressing. Also there are two staff members who are always so rude and give tiny portions. Not sure why this spot cannot get it together and do good. Do yourself a big favor and just go to the Westwood or Culver City one - it's worth the extra time for a wonderful experience. read more

They are so rude even I asked to talk with management they make excuse about the portion I asked to talking but they try get rid off me by passing my order read more

I rarely eat out but if I do it's here!!! I love the food alot I always get a salad bowl. And the service lately has been top tier I always go at night after a long day. Last Saturday Alex was so fast and quick with making my order!!! She is seriously the fastest Cava employee ever, I have been to a lot of the locations. She is amazing! And Daimon is super nice and friendly. read more

i am a cava fan and i was craving it when i went to visit my friend in santa monica. i usually get the harrissa avocado bowl and the food was fair. the service was not the best. they didn't add certain toppings that came with the harissa avocado bowl and didn't tell me they were out, instead they just made the bowl without telling me. i asked them about it and they looked at me and said "we don't have anymore". after i paid i realized i didn't get a certain topping and they didn't tell me they were out of it so when i went back to the counter and tried to ask, one of the workers completely ignored me and walked away and a different worker looked at me and said, "what's up, what do you need". i asked about the topping and she said "we're out" but she looked down and saw that they had restocked it and just put it into a separate cup and gave it to me. i realized all of the toppings that they said they were "out" of when they were making my bowl-- they restocked as soon as i paid. i always try to give the benefit of the doubt and say that they had a bad day but we were the only people in there on a monday. i wish i had a better experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]anyways there's plenty of seating inside if you want to sit in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you dine-in, this location is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can also watch your food being made, so they're generous with the servings. I just ordered through Uber for the first time, and two-thirds of my meal was missing. The one item they did include had less than two spoonfuls of rice. It was the saddest Cava bowl Ive ever seen. It was JUST enough food to feed my 2 year old, and not our entire family (which was the original order). I'm now frantically trying to heat up a frozen meal for dinner. I will never order delivery Cava again. Very disappointing. read more

The guy who does the first initial toppings, "rice/greens" is very rude and has a nasty attitude for no reason. The first impression of him really makes it seem like he hates his job and he can't be bothered enough to give a f! He should not be the first one to talk to customers. Please have someone more personable who greets people and speaks louder. He speaks in a very quiet tone and with a level of annoyance. I didn't even get a smile or a hello just straight attitude. I kept watching him to see if he was doing it to the other customers, he was. Mind you, he is the first person customers see and speak to!! If you don't like people, find another job, do not work in customer service/ food industry, or just go work in the kitchen instead!! All you do is get a bowl, put lettuce and rice in it. Your job does not take a lot of effort for you to have that much level of annoyance and rudeness. I've worked in food industry before, I am always kind to people even when I'm having a bad day!! Please be nicer to people!! I was already having a rough day! You never know what someone else is going through. Your attitude sucks and ruined my experience and I really enjoy cava and come frequently to this location, disappointing and makes me not want to come back again. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Roger and Anaya and the team in the kitchen are awesome. They are all so friendly and welcoming. They make visiting Cava, ordering food, and eating here such an easy and warm experience. The food is great with lots of variety and healthy options. Thank you all! read more

CAVA - Build your own bowl with lots of rice, veggies, and meats. - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

To start off, this is our first time trying out this establishment so didn't know what to expect. Food was amazing, flavors were so tasty. Service was soso, the employee helping us thought we were ordering one bowl instead of two, didn't ask us if we needed anything else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was clean and would definitely return.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CAVA - Steak and harissa bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Cava in Santa Monica has officially become my new go-to. The customer service here is truly next level -- not just my server Ayana who went above and beyond to provide a fine dining experience, but everyone on the floor made me feel welcomed, taken care of, and genuinely appreciated from the moment I walked in. You can tell the team takes pride in what they do. The food? Outstanding. Fresh, healthy, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. Everything tastes intentional -- like they actually care about the ingredients and the experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's rare to find a place where the vibes, the service, and the food are all consistently excellent, but Cava delivers across the board.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a spot with great energy, superb customer service, and food that hits every time, this is it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easily my new favorite place in Santa Monica. Highly recommend! read more

CAVA - My Cava Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The food is so amazing! Healthy and lightweight. Staff was so polite, I was a little taken back because there's no restaurant that speaks to you with so much respect and manners as the staff did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their bathrooms weren't very clean but the sitting area was fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The girl with the tattoo on the forearm had a weird attitude gave weird looks and looks like she hates her job. Never coming back here. However the bowls were good. read more

Two of my friends and I went for dinner here on Tuesday, March 10th. We were each completely blown away by the excellence of the customer service we were shown. The staff were so helpful, warm, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Not to mention, the food was delicious! It was a great way to end a very long day. read more

I've been to other Cava's and generally am a fan but I felt this location gave smaller portions than usual. The harissa chicken is always my go to and I also felt it wasn't as flavorful as other locations. Service was quick and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a solid amount of seating if you are dining in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since it's a counter "build your own bowl" style it's always a quick meal which is great read more

This location needs to be more attentive to the details of their mobile and DoorDash orders. We ordered TWO bowls, but only one was delivered -- and that one was barely a serving. To make matters worse, there was no pita or napkins included either. Not only did one person end up without a meal, but the bowl we did receive was extremely skimpy. Really disappointing experience overall. read more

This is my go to place for dinner!! But tonight was extra special because I met a lovely employee named Alex. I never felt so welcomed and belonged the way she made me feel. From the moment I walked in, I heard her sweet voice welcoming me and that truly gave me energy after a long day of work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is always clean and stocked with love.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, tonight's grilled chicken, lentils and rice was beyond perfect. I learned that Nico is the greatest Cava cook! Thank you team read more

CAVA - Grilled Chicken + Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Kids pita for lunch today Service was quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was busy but the employees were getting things done efficiently[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CAVA - Kids pita for lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The customer service was rude and unwelcoming. The portions were the smallest I've ever received at a CAVA, and the staff gave sour looks while we were paying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The overall atmosphere felt cold and uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food itself was still good, but some ingredients were out of stock, which lowered the overall quality of the bowl. Keep in mind it was empty and around 3:30 pm. I won't be returning to this location. read more

Sorely disappointed! Especially with the amount of money I paid. The rice was under cooked: crunchy and the meat was scarce. Overall a very disappointing experience read more

When did Cava start getting stingy with their portions? One thing I loved about cava was how filling it was. But now increasing prices and not even filling up the bowl is ridiculous. read more

CAVA - Harissa Avocado bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I always look forward to going to Cava...in fact, I even dream about the flavors and crave it. This is not my first visit, but today, especially, the service was over-the-top outstanding. It's always very friendly, but the team today (Didie and Roger) was extraordinary. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I look forward to coming back soon, enjoying the flavors, the chill vibe, and the healthy feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I really like the Cava chain and this one in Santa Monica is outstanding. Manager Tyler was friendly and very helpful. I had a super delicious bowl filled with very healthy ingredients like lamb, veges, corn and fun toppings. Highly recommended well located near the beach and the next street west of the Promenade. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I have heard so many good things about Cava, and I often heard people compare it to Chipotle. I finally had the chance to try this while meeting up with coworkers in Santa Monica. The customized bowl was flavorful, and I enjoyed the sauces/dressings. While ordering, I realized Cava was Mediterranean; no one had mentioned that to me before! I did the build-your-own grain bowl, starting with Basmati Rice and grilled chicken. I added corn, pickled onion, tomato/cucumber, romaine, and pita crisps. I did two sauces, Tzatziki and Garlic dressing. I mixed it all up, and this bowl was booming with flavor. I love how the food was on the healthier side, and the service and price were excellent. The inside seating area was clean and spacious; I would 100% come back! read more

CAVA - Grain Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Hello FLAVOR!!! My first time at Cava was a great time. It's basically like Chipotle but Mediterranean. You can build your own bowl or pita wrap, and they also have pre designed options. Because it was my first time I decided to go with one of the chef curated bowls, the Lentil Avocado. Everything tasted so fresh and super flavorful. Also got a fountain drink- mixed some of their specialty teas together. Very refreshing and tasty! Service was great and quick. Restaurant was clean, welcoming, and chill. Some people working on their computers and such. Would love to go back and get creative with building my own next time! read more

CAVA - Lentil Avocado bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Always great to come and eat, the food is always fresh! I love the pita chips, and Matt was very helpful

Went to this location to try , and I got the chicken bowl... I honestly couldn't eat it because it was insanely salty. It was actually disgusting the amount of salt .... Not sure if this was an accident but I'll never go back read more

The the food here's pretty good for the price. And it's convenient for me. I go probably average 3-5 times a week. This place can use a handicap cap button. Usually there's always a customer going in or out, or someone eating sees me and opens the door, BUT TODAY I WAS IN FRONT OF THE DOORS FOR 3-5 mins without any employees noticing and WHILE 2 people with cava shirts outside. Even noticing me a couple times doing nothing. Then I finally decided to call to try to get someone to open the door and a customer not the two maybe trainees heard my call and help me open the door. If this happens again I'm not coming ever again and maybe some other people too. read more

Just had the BEST experience ever thanks to Kiwi & Didie These two are absolute rays of sunshine - bubbly, friendly, and just radiating good energy! You can tell they truly love what they do, and it totally made my day. I already adore CAVA the portions, the fresh toppings, the pricing, the abundance but when the team behind the counter brings this much joy, it's next-level delicious. Big shout-out to Kiwi & Didie for turning a simple lunch stop into a whole mood. Keep shining & serving up the good vibes! read more

I'm not joking when I say I eat Cava everyday Mon-Fri (sometimes sat or sun also) The food is unbeatable, huge variety of fresh ingrediants (completely customizable) and tastes amazing. The value for money is also great - Sweetgreen, Mixt and Simply Salads are all at least $5 more a bowl. But the main reason I go, the staff are incredible. They know my order, are super efficent at getting through big lines (never in there for more than 10 mins. Tyler and Nadia are particularly great - they never miss on making a perfect bowl! If you eat at Sweetgreen, Mixt or Simply salads - change it up. read more

CAVA - Cava Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Run do not walk away from truly terrible food. Mushy wet bowl of slop..no taste, 2 tiny mushy undercooked falafel...yuck!