My mom and I decided to try CAVA because we had coupons for a free bowl or pita, and we were honestly really impressed! I've actually had CAVA before, but it had been a few years since the last time I went, so I was excited to try it again. We both ended up getting bowls, and everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. I got arugula and brown rice as my base with harissa honey chicken, tzatziki and hummus, plus corn, pickled onions, pita crisps, pita chips on the side, and the yogurt dill sauce. Everything mixed together so well and had a really good balance of flavors and texture. The harissa honey chicken had a really good sweet and spicy flavor without being too overpowering. For my drink, I mixed the blueberry lavender drink with lemonade and it was SO good and refreshing. My mom got the garlic dressing on her bowl and I highly recommend trying it because it was really flavorful and paired well with everything. The portions were great, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the whole meal felt light but still filling. Definitely a place I'd come back to again! read more

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I'm a first timer! I was looking forward to visiting CAVA. I've heard so much about it. And who does not love watching someone build your own bowl? I know I sure do. When we walked in there was hardly no one in the place. But very quickly it filled up. That is a good sign for sure. I decided to get the build a bowl. I add brown rice, grilled chicken, corn, cucumber, the broccoli mix, pita crisps with the garlic dressing. Yummy!!! Omg it was so good. I really enjoyed it. And I'm looking forward to returning. Bonus is they are opening one in Wesley Chapel. That's a win for me. read more

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First timer I had the lamb in pita with cilantro and yogurt sauce. Insane taste so fresh. Staff was very helpful in explaining how to order. They also hade vegan , chicken , salmon all healthier options. Chick-fil-A needs to calm down CAVA doesn't fry chicken ! read more

CAVA - Lamb pita - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My daughter who has been craving Cava finally went today craving a warm, crunchy pita cup but got a cold, soggy pita with an entire half-avocado shoved in the middle--every bite was a mushy mess that brought her to tears! CAVA's build-your-own concept only works if the basics are nailed, so they need to slice avocado for even mixing, toast each pita fresh before assembly, and check orders for warmth and proper prep. Until then, I can't recommend this spot. read more

CAVA - Who does that?! That's just terrible Cava - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Why didn't anyone tell me about Cava? So I recently saw an online post about Cava, it mentioned something similar to what I said in my earlier sentence so I was very intrigued to try it. I downloaded the app and ordered ahead on my phone. I also discovered that this is the best way to order I highly prefer ordering on the phone vs going inside to order. I went inside to order once and it was too much of a hassle, I should have just ordered on my app. Highly recommended. It's quicker and more efficient. Anyway, on to the bowls Oh MY I ordered a falafel crunch bowl with lots of pita strips and so many other delicious options. The bowl was absolutely amazing; one of the best bowls I have ever had! I have been back at least 6 times to different CAVA's because their bowls are so GOOD!! I Highly recommend you give this place a try. My only recommendation is , try out the sauces before you commit to one because if you get the wrong sauce it could ruin your bowl. My favorite sauce is garlic. My least favorite is tahini ceaser read more

Drove 15 minutes for steak and feta pita. No steak at 7pm and it closes at 10pm. The employee seemed unbothered with a whatever attitude. And I get it. It's a fast food joint but you're still in the hospitality industry. I won't be back to this location. I will drive 20 to Soho from now on. read more

Cava, I heard of it but recently was told to go and check it out. I went to the location in North Dale. It's differently a busy location and it smelled good in there. I got build you own bowl. My order taker explained everything very thoroughly. My bowl was so good with chicken and braised lamb with brown, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant hummus, feta, tzatziki, and dressing. The pita chips were so good and I'm surprised that I only ate one on the way home. Differently going back. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Healthy, fresh, delicious! I loved making my own bowl at Cava! They gave great portions and you can add so many unique ingredients. I enjoyed the basmati rice with harissa chicken and several dips including the crazy feta. The workers were so nice and great at explaining what the options were. The inside was very clean with plenty of seating. Will definitely be returning! read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Visited this place recently due to a invitation of a friend. I honestly thought it was a different type of establishment. I was pleasantly surprised to see the really great food options available here. I got a You pick bowl which allowed me to choose the ingredients. I started with salmon and added a ton of other fresh ingredients. The staff were very friendly and helpful and built my bowl as I asked. I was absolutely delighted with the results and I will be returning soon. As I write this review I got excited about maybe visiting it tomorrow. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely laid out and the staff amazing at helping me navigate all the yummy fresh options they offered read more

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It's been a while and I forgot how good cava was. It just might be my favorite fast food chain here's why - Flavor wise there is so much going on but somehow it all just works. The amount of variety in toppings and achievable flavors is unmatched. Like where else can you get hummus, harissa, ganoush, and tons of vegetable options ? NO WHERE but feel free to prove me wrong . read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I came here for lunch not knowing what to expect. I was greeted by very friendly and helpful staff who prepared my bowl. I chose the Falafel Crunch Bowl and got it exactly as it is offered. It was absolutely fantastic!! The flavors were so fresh and I have craved going back since this visit. It is a comfortable, casual restaurant where you feel at home. I cannot wait to come back again soon! read more

CAVA - Falafel Crunch Bowl - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My boyfriend and I are diehard Cava fans and usually give it 5 stars despite the line moving slower than the DMV. We thought we were being smart by ordering online but that was a mistake. We ordered two bowls, and not only were they not ready 20 minutes after the selected time which was two hours from time of ordering, both bowls showed up on a strict no-sauce diet. Dry grains, dry toppings, dry sense of humor. If I wanted "Mediterranean Sahara," I'd eat pita dust. These bowls were a FEMA for emergency for hydration. Sauce is not optional, it's the entire personality of the bowl. Without it, it's basically sadness in a compostable container. We'll be back (because let's be honest, we're addicted), but please, sauce is not a garnish, it's the glue that holds our relationship with Cava together. read more

Fast service and food is fresh at this location. Love how convenient it is to order to go. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I tried this location after months, don't waste your money!!! Rice is always undercooked, ruined my entire meal. Almost like the rice was just poured from the bag raw, Crunchy. Didn't know making rice was so hard. My bowl was extremely light on food and missing some of the standard Steak Harrisa bowl ingredients. I will NEVER go here again!! This time I mean it. read more

I decided to try Cava again and I'm glad to say that it was honestly way better. I decided to try the bowl and it was delicious! The service was still the same, pretty good. read more

Im not sure how I'm just now getting into CAVA because it's Amazing! Fresh ingredients and so many veggie and add on options to choose from! This is a quick service restaurant and depending on the line you should be in and out within 5-10 mins although this location is always pretty packed! I love the crazy feta dip and spicy chicken option! Food is always fresh and these bowls are HUGE! read more

CAVA - Cava make your own bowls - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service was fast and friendly. The portions were very large. The food was fresh and tasted great. I had the Greek Salad with Falafel. I would definitely order it again read more

I go to CAVA multiple times a week--it's one of my go-to spots when I want something quick, healthy-ish, and flavorful. Most days, the food is fresh and hits the spot. The bowls are customizable, the ingredients are usually solid, and the flavor combos are hard to beat. That said, timing really matters here. If you go later in the day, especially close to closing, the ingredients can feel a little past their prime. The chicken sometimes tastes old or dry, and a few of the toppings seem like they've just been sitting out too long without being refreshed. It's not always the case, but it happens enough that I've noticed. Still, the service is always good, and the staff keeps things moving even during busy hours. When everything's fresh, it really is one of the best fast-casual spots around. Just a heads-up--go earlier if you want peak freshness. read more

CAVA - Grains Bowl - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

While the concept is good and the food is generally tasty and healthy...tonight was the exception. I ordered the new Spicy Lamb Balls and avocado bowl. At approximately 6PM, they only had 3 of the 4 meatballs that is supposed to come on the dish. I said that was ok, just asking they bring me the meatball when ready (we were dining in). After 15 minutes, the meatball had not arrived. I went back to the counter and was rudely told by what seemed to be a manager who was visible in the kitchen to just pick another scoop of meat. I declined and just walked away. I might add the avocado in the bowl was so discolored, it was inedible and terribly unappetizing. What a terrible example this manager is setting for what seemed to be about 10 employees working at the time. We will not return until this situation is corrected. read more

CAVA - Bad Avocado - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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CAVA is one, if not my FAVORITE place to eat out. It's quick and easy, but so delicious and healthy!! Very cute spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends, and will forever be better than chipotle to me. You get to customize your bowl or choose a pre made one. I love all the options that are given for the salads, protein, topping and dressings! The balsamic date dressing is a must!! Amazing service and food! read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazingly fresh food and atmosphere! The employees are so friendly and fast at this location. Perfect spot for healthy and delicious food.

Omg! What have I been missing! A Mediterranean version of Chipotle...sign me up! It is definitely pricier than the average fast food/take out but the flavor are phenomenal. They have preset bowls and the option to build your own. Since this was my first time, I opted to try their Harissa Avocado bowl and it was very flavorful. This bowl included rice which was satisfying. The drinks were also really creative and I liked the flavor profile. The cucumber mint lime drink was even more refreshing that the blueberry lavender. The kids meal was also impressive. My 3 year old did not want to share her pita bread. Although the lines Al were long, the service is pretty quick. Can't wait to go back and possibly make my own bowl! read more

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This is my first time at Cava. I got a Greek salad with chicken. It was pretty good. It kind of reminded me of chipotle the way it was set up. The workers were ok, not rude nor super friendly. If I'm honest, it's a better version of chipotle with other options. read more

CAVA - Greek salad - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here on a Sunday to try their new hot harissa pita chips and was a big fan! They were pretty busy but they had a few staff members working so the line moved quickly. The food tasted fresh and they give you a good portion size for the price. This location has a ton of seating inside and outside and is in a good location! Would recommend read more

For Thursday night dinner we were lazy enough to cook so we decided to visit Cava for dinner as it offers special and different mediterranean bowls. Since, we had been to a different Cava branch so we knew what bowls and foods to expect from Cava. When we entered cava, the ambiance was amazing and from menu either we can select chef curated bowls or we can order a custom bowl. We decided to order the custom bowl from Cava which included turmeric rice, chicken, avocado, olives, red onions, tomatoes and corn. The service was good and soon we got our bowl. The bowl was delicious and tasty. The size of the bowl was good enough for 2 people and we loved our dinner bowl from Cava. Amazing place to have delicious mediterranean bowls read more

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You know those places that are so good, you kind of want to keep it to yourself? Well, this is one of those lunch spots for me. I am finally ready to share the secret, since everyone knows now anyway. CAVA is amazing! It's a Mediterranean-style build-your-own bowl or pita counter service restaurant. It's kind of like Chipotle if Chipotle was healthier and not Mexican. You choose your vessel: either a bowl or a pita. Pick a base, like rice or lettuce, or a combination. (I recommend the arugula). Then you choose your "main". I recommend a combination of the chicken & falafel. I found the steak gets a little dry. Maybe it would be better if you got there when they open. But, if you must get steak, add hummus at the next step to beef up the moisture. (Pun intended.) The next step is the toppings. It's a Greek place so there will be olives recommended. I prefer the tomato-cucumber blend. Cucumbers are excellent, Persian variety. The tomatoes are halved grape tomatoes. Pro Tip: If you get the blend, it's tossed with police oil & seasoning before being added to your bowl or pita. The hummus and feta (or "crazy feta") is also a must try topping. If it's too much to decide; just choose from among the "chef-curated bowls". I recommend the Greek Salad. read more

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First time CAVA eater! First time CAVA eater! I have heard rave reviews of this restaurant chain. I was overwhelmed my initial time, all the choices OH MY! My recommendation is to get the sauce on the side if you don't want your bowl drenched. The kids portion starts at $6.75 and I was stuffed! read more

CAVA - Allergen and Nutrition Guide - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Popped in real quick to get a salad for lunch. I've been to a Cava in Maryland a few times and liked it, but never to this location. Inside was bright and clean, with plenty of available tables. I love that they have fountain soda, plus a few interesting tea options. They have combos that are "put together" or you can choose all/any ingredients you want. I was not in the mood for decisions, so I went with their spicy Harissa Avocado bowl with harissa honey chicken, feta, hummus, fire-roasted corn, avocado, pickled onions, cucumber, feta, and romaine lettuce instead of super greens. I had the hot harissa vinaigrette on the side, and the salad was so flavorful, it didn't even need it. I don't know that I'll ever order anything else because I enjoy this bowl so much. The counter person taking my order was very helpful and friendly, and I will definitely be a more frequent customer here. No photos because I was too hungry. :-) read more

I wanted to like this place more than I did. I mean, this place is all the rage for some. Lots of people dining in during lunch hour. I came for the saffron rice and steak - both of which were delicious. But I felt pressured to add the expected number of toppings/sauces/accompaniments, and I felt that the other Mediterranean flavors overpowered the taste I was craving. I added a fountain drink to my order and noticed that they only serve Maine Root sodas. I had the black cherry flavor and it was acceptable, just not my preferred taste. All in all, the total came to $18...I probably wouldn't return. SoFresh is around the corner, has lower-calorie bowls and are far more cost-effective IMO. read more

CAVA - Create your own bowl with saffron rice and steak - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Resounding 4.5 stars! This was our first time trying Cava. This is in the location of where Zoe's Kitchen used to be. Cava acquired Zoe's and has been transferring all locations into Cava. Cava reminds me of Chipotle where you go through the line and choose your ingredients. Walking in, it has the same vibe. The line was long and that's what took us the longest! We were in line for over 25 minutes! I think the staff is still learning the items and refer to the ingredient cards which takes a bit longer. So be prepared for the line to move slow. I think next time I'll order online for pickup. This is the only reason I removed a star. I got the Greek Chicken pita with a side of pita chips. Hubs got the Chicken and RightRice bowl. We didn't make and adjustments and got them must as they come. Got home and devoured the food! My pita was DELICIOUS!! Fresh ingredients and pita! It's huge! I could only eat half. Hubs thought his bowl was just ok. But he loved the pita chips. They really should give up tzatziki sauce with these! read more

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Super good, would come another time but took a little too long other than that the food was very enjoyable.

While in the neighborhood I decided to stop into Cava to get a bowl but also to try their new garlic ranch pita chips. I just love Cava and wish there was one closer to me but i digress lol. Anyway, aside from my bowl which is always delicious, the garlic ranch pita chips were so good! I loved the flavor. Don't get me wrong the plain pita is good too but this was on another level. read more

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CAVA is so good, I had to try another place so I went to this one. It was clean and very nice, staff was kind to me as well. Eden was a lovely helper and assisted me with my order. I recommend the chicken and rice! I also added sweet potatoes like half and half since she said it was good and it was!! My new favorite food!! read more

So many workers, yet so much confusion or unwillingness to help customers. Eight workers behind the counter, cleaning, moving stuff around, yet no one acknowledged our presence. Line begins building, yet no one asks us what we wanted. More people walk in, line is 8 people long. Finally, a young women reluctantly asked me what I wanted but skipped my date and had to circle back. Food is fantastic. Calling in an order would be worth it. read more

CAVA - Chaos - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This restaurant is about 4.5 stars. The service is good because is new and try to please the customers. Food selection is good. You can go to bowl or pita wrap. You also can go with chef pre-mix or build your own. The chef pre set has the sauce, protein, and mixed in ingredients prepared as a set. I went to build your own. For the base, they already have many selections. I like the saffron basmati rice the most. The base include others like brown rice, black lentil, right rice, arugula, green, spinach, and more. Then you can select three dipping sauce for the chip. Again I like the roasted eggplant, harissa, red pepper hummus. The protein you can select half and half. I have the lamb and spicy chicken. They have other protein also interesting. The mixed in per you request. Some require extra charge. Please ask before they add in. Lastly is the sauce. I usually have four different sauces. Just a little bit each. The food already has marinated sauce. Even without sauce, it is already tasty. This restaurant is definitely a good choice. read more

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Love Cava! Always one of my "go to places" whenever I want to eat a bit heavier and healthier. Pricing is fair and love that you can load your bowl with unlimited toppings without upcharging (unlike Fresh Kitchen). This location can get quite busy at times, but the staff always try their best and are friendly. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'd put them on my Mount Rushmore of fast-casual dining. Build-your-own Mediterranean bowl with good ingredients; what's not to love? My bowl had a base of rice and salad, chicken as the meat, with eggplant spread, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, kalmata olives, and sweet date vinaigrette were just some of the delicious ingredients jammed into my bowl. Every component was fresh and tasty. I was completely full after inhaling the whole thing. A little on the speedier side for fast-casual but not awful. I'll probably be back. read more

CAVA - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time at Cava and it was really good. Love the many greens, meats, toppings, sauces, and tea selections. The combo is great even without the sauce. It's not cheap but the quality and freshness stands out. The setup and interior is similar to Chipotle. The staff don't look very happy but I'm not eating with them so who cares. read more

CAVA - Combo bowl - Salad Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Walking in you notice a bright and airy open dining room. Walk up to the counter helped right away. What would you like in your bowl? I thought the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The green and green bowl was well filled and enough for two persons. The chicken wrap was good. The spicy chicken is spicy so it's flavorful. I did like the idea that the restaurant uses compostable containers. I did not like the fact that they charged me $3.15 for each fairy small cup of tzatziki on the side of mediocre falafel. I don't mind paying the price just don't nickel and dime me. And assortment of fresh juices to be had we did not participate this time, but will next time read more

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The food is screaming yummy!!! I had a chicken bowl with customized toppings and the combinations were delightful! You can really create your own bowl/pita and make it tasteful. Everything was made to perfection and fresh. The service was average. This was my first time visit and it didn't disappoint. The inside seating was clean, neat , and the outside area seating is a win! I definitely will be back to try a salad bowl and much more. read more

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