Placed my online order at 5:45 pm for 6:15 pm for pick up, I didn't receive until almost 7:15 pm. The inside of the store was a madhouse, at certain times I was shoulder to shoulder from how busy it was inside. From both, customers in line to order, and also customers waiting for their online orders. On to the food, the portions and presentation of the food was pretty decent, more so than other locations I've been to. I probably won't be back in a few months until the staff works the kinks out and the commotion is over. read more

Grood food but a bit pricey. Definitely a must try and its a healthy option. Food was fresh and tase great. Will I go back? Maybe

They all serve differently I love this place it's a hit or miss last week I got 6 little pieces of chicken. I went back and got 2 scoops instead of 1 scoop and it's never consistent at cava sometimes my bowl is half way filled and sometimes my bowl is filled and then you pay $15-20 a bowl really makes me want to just go back to chipotle . read more

The food at CAVA was actually really good and fresh, no complaints there. However, the overall vibe wasn't the best. This was my first time eating here, so I had a few questions about the menu and how everything worked. Unfortunately, the staff didn't seem very patient and came off a bit unwelcoming, which made the experience feel awkward. I get that it can be busy, but a little friendliness goes a long way, especially for first-time customers. I'd come back just hope the customer service improves. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

The food was delicious. The service is great and the restaurant is clean. It's so nice to have a healthy quick option. Isaiah and Aiden were amazing. We came in late and they took care of us as if they had just opened. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

i honestly dont see the hype for cava. its very overpriced and the food wasnt very good. perhaps i caught them on a bad day? who knows but waiting in that long line was not worth the drive i made. their house made drinks taste like soap? almost like fabuloso lol so do with that what you will. read more

Looks delicious but I would want the servers at the assembly to wear masks. I think talking while preparing is a health issue for patrons. read more

Are cava opened up probably a little under six months ago we've been there multiple times but what we have noticed recently as of March 2026 is that their portions have gotten smaller that's right guys so we're paying the same price for less product but the great taste and flavor and qualities is still there. You're just not getting as much as when they began six months ago we give this place a seven out of 10 and reason it's not 10 out of 10 is due to the pricing it's a little pricey, especially if you go overboard on your meats and you don't don't go with the general basic chicken and beef but give it a try. We do enjoy it because it's healthy and I guess you're gonna pay for healthy quality products. Have a great day. read more

Our last experience at cava was terrible but we decided we would give it another chance and it is still just terrible. The food is so inconsistent you can order the exact same thing five times and it is completely different all five times. And their mobile app does not work. We've eaten at the cava in La Costa and an Orange County and they were great but the Temecula one is terrible. It is very understaffed and they don't know what they're doing and it's very unfortunate. read more

Place is good, foods great but serving sizes are very inconsistent; especially when ordering online. For close to a $20 bowl I'd expect it to be more than half full. Pictured is my bowl after shaking it up to mix. Pretty disappointing. Don't waste your money, go to chipotle across the way read more

CAVA - Skimped bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

I've been to multiple CAVA locations around SoCal and was happy to see one open in Temecula. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. The bowl was not filled as generously as usual, and one of the pita chips I received was INEDIBLE , extremely BITTER AND BURNT. How can spoiled or burnt items be served to customers without checking quality first? I did not expect this from CAVA. Portion sizes were also much smaller than at other locations. read more

CAVA - Burnt pita chips - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

Cava is great, love the food. Unfortunately this location has a problem with getting online orders out on time. I've ordered online twice and both times ended up waiting 20+ minutes over my pick up time. read more

Great service today. Food is always fresh. So much flavor, a little party in your mouth.

We used to LOVE cava so much, but it feels like the quality has gone down hill over recent years. The meats are often way overcooked and dry or have tendons attached. The garlic sauce sometimes tastes really different than normal. And when ordering delivery it feels like the employees don't really pay much attention to your order.. I always as for 2 servings of pickled onions and Kalamata olives because they're my favorite topping and they left out the onions completely and I only found 3 or 4 olives. Sucks. Definitely won't be ordering delivery again as it's the 2nd time they've messed up my order. read more

Omg. This place!!! Legit!!! We moved to Temecula 7 years ago and I was so disappointed there was no Mediterranean chipotle type places. In our previous city I always went to Sajj and I was obsessed. I've seen the cava and didn't know what it was, it sounded like a coffee place to me so I never checked it out. After looking it up, it looked good so when I was driving down Temecula parkway after my workout, I stopped for lunch. Wow wow wow. It was a flavor explosion in my mouth!! So so so good. The staff was so friendly and nice as well. Cava is going to be a problem for me for sure! Dang it! Thanks for coming to Temecula CAVA! read more

Been to this location first time in my entire life, and all i can say is that the food is AMAZING! Staff is friendly, cool environment, not too much of noise and food is good. Place is clean and polite staff. Thank you! read more

Food was good and the service was nice and attentive and the ambiance was open and glad they have a patio. Glad they have CAVA in Temecula!

I placed an online order for 4 bowls at $20 per bowl. The bowls were barely half full, unbelievable. The flavor is good, although a tad bit salty. But I just can't justify the price for the little food you get. Even Luna Grill gives way more food for less the price. Step it up CAVA. read more

CAVA - $20 bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

Had high hopes going in today for the first time. Ordered a bowl with brown rice, spinach, 3 different scoops of dips, falafel and 4 of the toppings. The flavors were fine - lots of fresh options. The size of the completed bowl was small for the price - almost wish I'd brought some extra salad greens to bulk it up. All of the components used are easy and inexpensive to make at home but thanks Cava for bringing healthy meals for folks to eat. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. Placed a $60 order for 3 people (very spendy). When we got it home, the nearly $17 steak and harissa bowl was missing most of the ingredients, including the steak. Zero meat at all. There was a hand full of lettuce with some dressing that I paid almost $17 for (see the pictures that show what was supposed to be included). What a total rip off! One of the greek chicken pitas was missing half its meat. Overall, I am extremely disappointed over this waste of money, and doubt if I will try this place again. There are too many other reputable businesses that get it right, rather than throwing money away at Cava. I doubt if this place will survive very long. read more

CAVA - What I ordered - Do you see corn, tomatoes, and STEAK? Nope! - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

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Food is usually always good when I come in, they need to work on customer service. Some of the girls are nice, the little guy with curly hair and glasses needs to work on it or get a different job if he gets too overwhelmed. read more

Waited almost 30 minutes for an order that was supposed to be ready at 6:45. Horrible service

Attended the soft opening of this location today, a welcome addition to Temecula. If you're wondering if it's your type of place, think Chipotle but Mediterranean. Build your own item with the many fresh and flavorful options they provide. The service was quick, of quality, and attentive. The staff was welcoming, answered questions about menu items, and checked in after obtaining my food and being seated...it's touches like these that will turn first timers like myself into repeat customers. I think my favorite part, although it was all delicious, were the harissa pita chips...they were wonderful! I am a water drinker 90% of the time but decided to try the lemonades they make in house. I tried all of them and the classic lemonade was the perfect accompaniment to my meal. I'm not a soft drink person but I believe the ones they offer are a favorite of many. All in all, a great option for the community. read more

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Walked in to find a line wrapped around the inside of the store. We waited in line for half an hour and about we ordered, a handful of things were gone or were still in the back still cooking such as the chicken and basmati rice. The small pita bread that accompanies your salad bowl was sold out. Nothing was offered on exchange for that . Five of the in house made soft drinks were depleted, no napkins available as well. From what I saw in the half hour I stood in line, no one is walking around the dining area and wiping down the tables or refilling the stations Food was very delicious, but no big portions here. Felt like the toppings, chicken and rice was served sparingly... don't let the pictures on the app fool you. The men's bathroom was out of order and only four tables to sit outside, two of which only had umbrellas. There's also no trash can outside, so you're forced to walk around the building to throw your trash away. Will not be back for a while. They need to work out all the kinks here, beginning with keeping the proper amount of food in stock for their customers. It's best to let the hype dwindle down. read more

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I want to commend you for your commitment to employing individuals with special needs. It's a fantastic initiative that makes a positive impact. However, I believe it's important to analyze the skills of each individual prior to assigning them to specific tasks. For example, during my recent visit, I noticed that Davian (if I remember her name correctly) had some difficulty with the bowls. She appeared quite anxious and somewhat aggressive, which resulted in her making bowls out of order and not following the specific requests for toppings. I had to step in and ask her to stop, which I believe could have been avoided with better preparation and understanding of her abilities. Additionally, I found that the complimentary pita bread was not offered as part of the experience, which feels a bit disappointing given the cost of the bowls. When customers have to specifically ask for items that should typically be included, it can detract from the overall service experience. The quality of the food has always been fresh & ambiance always clean!! read more

I stopped by today shortly after they opened. It was a nice clean environment, the staff was very friendly. I was unsure of what to get and they made good recommendations. I went with the Harissa Avocado bowl. I took my food to go and the food was great, so many flavors in one bite and the pita chips were bomb. I will stop by again during the week, they did mention that they have been extremely busy and still trying to figure out the mobile orders. I am sure with time they will get things running smoothly. read more

I am so so so happy that we finally have a location in our backyard. We live in Wildomar/Murrieta area, but this is definitely worth the 20 minute drive because normally we would have to go to the Moreno Valley location or San Marcos. Obviously it's busy because it's delicious and popular and everybody wants to either try it or is coming back because they already love it. As far as service I've been twice to this new location and all of the employees were nice and helpful and working well under pressure. A specific shout out to Aili because she helped me two days in a row and was so sweet both times. this location seems to be doing great so far it's just busy which is to be expected. Both days I got a kids pita for lunch and also ordered a bowl for later since it is a little bit out of the way and I want to make the trip worth it. I will say the inside is a little small but nicely decorated, and once this place has been running for a little bit longer I'm sure they will get all the little kinks worked out like running out of stuff or mobile orders being behind. You can't expect perfection right when they open, but I feel like overall I had a great experience because the food was delicious and great portions and the staff were nice which is to me what is most important. i will definitely be coming back. read more

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Yummy fresh food! Great complex flavors. My favorite is arugula and lentils as my base, savory chicken as my protein, hummus, then a lot of toppings! Yeah baby! Sami & Alexi had a great attitude and were really patient with our large party of 10! read more

Yes this is a brand new place and I think as customers we have to understand that the staff gets overwhelmed as well. But when I went to pick up my order today I did have to wait a bit, but I along with many others were being patient. Why? Because we saw how hard the workers were working. I'm pretty sure once they get over with opening week, things will be more faster. But anyways the food was amazing, this was my first time at cava and I have nothing but positive things to say about the food and the service. I will for sure be coming back!! read more

I ordered online and picked up...it was on time and no delay! Very tasty menu...food was good and filling. I wish there was more seating outside or inside...it is very packed. Parking can be a tad tricky close by...lots of cars coming and going. read more

The food here is very delicious and always fresh. But whenever I'm there, the lines are always long, but the workers, especially Axel handles the rush very well and always provides the best quality service, even during busy hours. Thank you Cava! read more

finally a cava location in temecula. it wasn't that packed when I went, and i got my food faster than I would have at chipotle. Get the chicken, so good. read more

CAVA - bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

Went there on opening day. It was crazy busy but the line moved well enough (although mobile ordering did not seem like a good idea). I had a pita sandwich. It was large and tasty. The pita was actually quite huge. I got steak but will try lamb next time and "build my own". My wife had a bowl. She went rice and lettuce (half and half). Pro tip: lettuce is a topping, so go all rice (more rice!) and add lettuce as a topping for a more full bowl. She had chicken and falafel for her protein, enjoying both). We will definitely go back. read more

CAVA - Steak and feta pita and make your own bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

It was my first time at a Cava and it was delicious. More flavor than I anticipated. Eilene and Victor were very helpful in creating my bowl, since it was my first time ordering. We will definitely be back! read more

Sami was the one to help me, absolutely amazing service, very kind and made my day!! Definitely recommend

I went in the other day after a class and the food that I received was amazing! Kayla was really professional about her job and was a really kind woman. The service from Elise and Ty were brilliant too! Very nice people, would come here again. read more

I really like the food and how quick they are at making my meals, especially to-go. Recently, Kayla, Elise, and Ty were very helpful in making my meal! read more

Customer service was great! They moved the line very fast. The prices were reasonable for the size and options.

QUIIIIIN!!!! ISIAAAAAH YALL ARE SO GREAT, first time ever trying cava, didnt have a clue of how anything works, quinn being great at explaining everything and even making it such a fun first experience! Isiah! that man working like he got 4 arms! this team is great and i will FOR SURE, be coming here for the long run! Preciate it guys!!!! FOOD WAS SO BOMB AND THEY HAD GREAT MUSIC TOO WWWWW read more

I went in on May 7th, and the lovely lovely girl who made my order was so sweet and sooooo patient with me as it was my first time trying CAVA. She gave me the best recommendation, salmon. I loved the food. I loved the service from that girl I believe her name is Jessica. Excellent customer service!!!!!! 10/10 coming again. read more