Like the Chipotle of Mediterranean food and I am so here for it!!! I'd never had skhug sauce and now it's my fav sauce of all time! Like of any sauce ever! And the eggplant dip is as good as if not better than baba gannoush at a sit down restaurant! The fact they have lamb options available just makes me even more enamored with this place! The lamb meatballs are to die for! Prices are very reasonable and the kids meal is perfect for lunch for an adult! Highly recommended! read more

CAVA - This green sauce is amazing - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

I love Cava and this location is a go to!!! Friendly staff, incredible food - it's great here!! Shoutout to this location and their management! So good! read more

Heather helped me understand the business. She explained how the menu and ordering works carefully to me when I asked about it. She is very kind and patient. If you come in, ask for Heather and she'll help you out. read more

The food at this location is always so fresh and tasty! I live about 30 minutes from this location and I will always come to this one because the food is always fresh. Heather and McKenna both helped me with my order and made me the most amazing bowl!!! read more

Food always tastes super fresh here. I love how friendly the team is and how neat they keep this location.

Love the brand, but this location consistently misses the mark. Been here multiple times and it's always the same -- understaffed at the food station, no urgency, and zero awareness of the line building up. 15 minutes to get through 3 people with 4-5 employees standing around is just not it. Management needs to fix this read more

This is hands down one of my favorite spots to grab lunch. If you haven't had Cava before, the best way to describe it is... its like Chipotle, but Mediterranean-style. They serve salad and grains bowls, as well as wraps. I always opt to do the Create Your Own bowl, that way I get the perfect bowl suited to my tastes. However, if that not something you're into, then there's also a set menu with premade options to choose from. One of the best parts about Cava is that the food is healthy AND tasty. Honestly, what more could you ask for? I've never had an issue with the service or the quality of the food. Out of all the times I've been there, the food has been consistent. There has been the occasional mess up on my to-go orders, but nothing major. Cava does occasionally get busy, and at times it gets backed-up. If you are on a time crunch (which I usually am), I'd highly recommend ordering ahead time, then picking up the order from the to-go area. You can take it out or still choose to dine-in. My favorite thing about Cava is the Garlic Dressing. This and the Shug sauce go with everything. I actually order extra so I can use it on other dishes at home lol. Overall, I love Cava. It's great. and you too should try it. read more

I adore this place. I can't count the amount of times we've returned. The food is great, the service is hit or miss, but everyone is doing their best regardless. It gets busy but it's never a long wait and they crank out the service again and again. The pita is soft and chewy and the pita chips are crisp and great, although there are times where they dump a bit too much of the salt on them. The sauces and dips are fantastic. Highly recommend the garlic sauce if you're a garlic fan. 10/10. I keep coming back! read more

Ordered meal for dinner. Garlicky chicken bowl for pick up. It was delicious. Dressing on the side. It came with skuhg sauce and crazy feta. Chicken was tender. Delicious and filling. Unfortunately I did not get the drink I ordered, cucumber mint lime, because the cup was in the bag and the person who picked up my order did not know I ordered a drink. read more

I've been coming to the Woodlands Parkway location for five or six years. While the employees have generally been pleasant and helpful, recently the quality of staff seems to have gone down. Simple things. Wanted rice on a pita and understood I had to pay extra for it. The server couldn't comprehend that concept. This evening, the young man who put together my pita did so with the care of a septic tank digger tossing the contents of a shovel. The pita was big wet saucy mess without much in the way of other ingredients. If it were my first time at a Cava, I would not return. This location is slipping. read more

Love the Chipotle style Mediterranean assembly line concept of a build your own bowl. We got the Lentil Avacado, Falafel bowl and cucumber mint limeade. Everything in the bowl was super fresh, and so healthy. Loved it. However the portion size of the dips/sauces is small so I was left with a lot of rice and lentils at the end of my meal that felt dry. Limeade was a bit underwhelming but not bad. I would still come by next time and try the other options as the spot wasn't busy at all! We had gone to Cheesecake Factory which had an 1 hour wait on the Saturday night, so we were relieved to come here which had no wait time. Good to see the vegetarian options here. read more

CAVA - Lentil avacado bowl on top, Falafal bowl on the bottom. Cucumber mint limeade. - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

First time visit, and from the start Charlie (I think that's right) was very helpful by explaining everything, as were all the employees that assisted me. When I could not decide between two protein options, I was given a small taste of each to help me decide (I went with half & half). I expected the chicken to be dry, but it wasn't. It was seasoned well, and juicy. The rice and lentils were cooked perfectly, the salad mixes were fresh. All of this with the optional toppings made for a delicious meal. I can't wait to go back and create another bowl. read more

CAVA - My bowl creation - so good! - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Went to pick up my order today, it was late and not on the to go rack yet. I asked the worker for an update two minutes past when the order was supposed to be ready and he stated that it would be another five minutes after the pick up time. This is absolutely unacceptable. read more

I have to be honest when I say I've never dined in here, BUT it's my family's DoorDash go-to. Everybody loves something there and the prices are reasonable for the food. I'm not a big fan of greens so I go with a grain bowl and it never disappoints. For the meat-eaters in the family, we LOVE the spicy chicken. It tastes divine and isn't too spicy but if you pair it with the right sauces, it'll burn your face off. I want to say they had a sweet potato protein they no longer have and that was my favorite. Please bring it back! The texture and flavor mixed with everything else in the bowl is just right. My 10 year old vegetarian who is the size of a teenager (with an appetite to match) LOVES their pita wraps. They are so big, he usually has to eat the mess he leaves with a fork but is never left hungry. My toddlers (including a super picky 3 year old) love their rice so much, they scoop it up with veggies too and don't even mind if. The last thing I love about Cava is that they provide nutrition information. My 3 year old is a type one diabetic and having that available makes life a lot easier for us since we don't have to separate and weigh food. Thanks Cava! read more

Updating my rating: Serving size has decreased some more, ingredients are not as fresh as before. I wish they have improved it... read more

How long has this spot been open? Maybe a few weeks? Then it says a lot that I've been back atleast 5 times since it's inception. While I'll say Mediterranean inspired is the most appropriate description of the food, I'm not a purist, I like bomb food & Cava delivers. They offer premade bowls, build your own bowls and pita wraps. The whole process functions similar to Chipotle or Sweetgreen in style, but the flavor...that's where they stand out. They additionally offer a variety of unique lemonades that are nothing short of delicious & although they share a parking lot with other patrons, parking is manageable. In my 5+ trips I've noticed an uptick in traffic so try then now or you'll have to deal with a line to try them later. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because this is a place I will likely return to a fair amount. --- --- --- I love places that offer build-your-own-bowls, especially when the offerings are somewhat healthy. I love fattening up as much as the next guy, but I'm much more likely to return to a place when I can eat fairly guilt-free. And CAVA strikes me as a place where the calories are not as present as most other eateries. I ordered a Greek Chicken wrap and thought it hit the spot pretty perfectly. My only complaint is that making my way through the line took about 2-3x a long as I would have estimated. I'm going to chalk that up to this being a fairly new place and them probably dealing with labor issues. But the process of spreading the sauces on the wrap was quite time consuming for one person to do for every order and it really slowed things up. One other complaint, and I don't mean to single out CAVA here, but they obviously required employees to wear masks, because they all were. It's March 2022: this is a ridiculous policy and needs to be called out. I'm glad we're long past the foolishness of making customers wear them, but it's abhorrent to require them of employees too. It makes them feel like second-class citizens and can't help with the labor issues. I wouldn't want to work here either if I had to wear a useless mask all day. Hopefully by the time I return, that silliness will be a thing of the past. read more

CAVA - Greek Chicken Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

A friend recommended and I enjoyed my meal. I would go with the bowl for more balanced protein to veggie ration! LOL.

Feeling a bit out of place giving a less than perfect rating, but I wasn't impressed. I had previously tried CAVA at other locations and loved it! This was well before making its appearance in Houston. My first introduction to CAVA (in California) was inspiring... Similar to the likes of Chipotle, Subway, and Mod Pizza, they offer a quick "build your own" approach, with tons of customization options. Every salad, bowl, or wrap I tried before was delicious, the ingredients fresh, and portions generous. It was a favorite go-to of mine for a quick & satisfying meal. I was so impressed by CAVA that I considered it a golden business opportunity, if one were to open a franchise in Houston... So, I was excited to hear about new stores opening around town. However, my visit to The Woodlands location fell short of expectation. Compared to my experiences at other CAVA's: 1.) Bowls were prepared more skimpy & scanty. I observed smaller scoops of rice & proteins, lighter sprinkles of toppings, and employees were extremely hesitant to provide extra (except for the sauces, which they drowned everything with). 2.) While I'm normally a big fan of lamb & enjoyed it before, this batch was far more "game-y." It was a tad offensive in odor and flavor, swimming in braising liquid that wasn't strained before being plopped into my bowl. 3.) The final product lacked visual appeal. Sloppy assembly made for ugly presentation, having no resemblance to the picture perfect product shown in the brand's marketing & advertising. My bowl was a sad mound, swimming in a puddle of yogurt & tahini, that sunk down into the crater of a plate that was too big for the meager portion. Perhaps I got unlucky and caught them on an off-day. Perhaps there's still a lack of training or experience... Perhaps challenges with the supply chain or geographical differences play significant factors. Whatever the case, there are noticeable contrasts between locations, and this one is shadowed in comparison. I think CAVA (overall) is an awesome concept, but I can't jump onboard the hype train for The Woodlands. At least, not based on this visit. The bar is set high, and there's room for improvement. To be continued... read more

CAVA - My rice bowl with lamb ended up looking like a sad, runny salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

New casual Mediterranean place in the Woodlands! Pretty busy on a Sunday evening. There's a few predetermined options for bowls and pitas or you can build your own. There are many options for bases, toppings, and proteins. All of the vegetables taste fresh and I liked that there are so many different protein options. This place is vegetarian and vegan friendly! I liked all the flavors in the bowl I got and would definitely consider coming back for a fast meal option. Though it just opened, it was very busy and some of the lids weren't fitting onto the bowls properly for to-go at the cashier, so it jammed up the line because the same person doing toppings was also doing the cashier. I think they maybe need one extra person in the line to help move things along or lids that fit onto the bowls easier. But food is good and staff is friendly. read more

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First time trying Cava, I am impressed. Since I wasn't sure what to choose, I decided to do the build your own bowl option so I could try a little bit of everything. You get to choose a base, main (meat or roasted vegetables), up to 3 dips (I tried whipped feta, and two different types of hummus), and unlimited other toppings. I highly recommend this option, as I think you get more food out of it and you get to try a variety of different foods for future orders. You have to try their whipped feta, it is so creamy and smooth, made everything taste so flavorful. The place is located in a corner, there are plenty of tables outside and inside, it's very relaxing and quiet to sit outside on a nice day. Parking is easy. If you plan on shopping at the market street, this place is great for an easy, quick and healthy meal afterwards. Service was okay, staff was not very friendly or helpful, she looked impatient and was not happy I chose so many different toppings, not sure what it was. I almost wanted to take down one star down due to the service, but the food was so good I'm keeping the 5 stars. read more

CAVA - Build your own bowl. Amazing - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Antoine @ Cava Woodlands did an excellent job! Friendly. Great service. Food was fresh and great quality.

Today is the last time I'll be disappointed by this location as I won't be returning. To be clear, I like Cava but not this location. The last few times I've ordered ahead, I've had to wait at least 15 minutes past the estimated time for pick up despite the restaurant not being busy. It's also not the cleanest and there are always flies. I witnessed food prep being done without gloves. As someone else mentioned the portions have steadily decreased in salad bowls. I always have to add in lettuce when I get home. I really wish this location could get it together and be as good as they were when they first opened. read more

We've been to several Cava restaurants here in Texas and absolutely love the food. My go to is the spicy lamb meatball pita, great combination of flavors and love the shkug sauce. Cava is usually a 5 star place for us, but this one just seemed like the people working here hate their life. None of them were very friendly at all and kinda rude plus the ice machine doesn't work. Other than that, it would've been a 5. read more

First of all, be warned: most of the other reviews for this Cava in Woodlands must be fabricated. There is no way this cava is a 4.3 or-even a 3.8. I've eaten and ordered food at many different cava locations in Maryland , Virginia, DC and Las Vegas . This CAVA in woodlands is tied for the WORST Cava I've ordered from. They charge extra for literally everything except greens/spinach. Also the portions they put in the bowls are half the amount that are put at other Cava locations. I witnessed this when I came for lunch with 6 family members and each of us ordered a bowl. Unfortunately this Cava sucks. If you have a choice between this cava, and any another quick order restaurant, choose the other place. read more

Everything was fresh and delicious. Great customer service as well Definitely will return to this location. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Food was excellent, staff was helpful, restaurant was clean and the portions are larger an expected.

Food and service really great! The people were very kind and helpful! The service was quick and efficient! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Per usual, the food was delicious at Cava but this was my first time stopping by at the Woodlands location and I didn't appreciate the service given to my friend and I. There was a guy at the assembly line (specifically the toppings section on 05/23 in the evening) that was straight up ignoring me when I was listing out the ingredients I'd like to add to my bowl. I kept on repeating myself 5 times "corn" and when I look up, his head is tilted to the back kitchen as if he was talking to them rather than not focus on what to add to my bowl when he's literally holding it in one hand. At first I thought maybe because I was too soft spoken but when I discuss it with my friend, she had also notice how rude the employee was and almost felt like it was personal. The other employees were kind though but it only took that one incident of being ignored to ruin my experience. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

I really liked Cava! I am only give it 4 stars because it's a walk up and order restaurant and they don't serve alcohol. The food was excellent and I love the assembly line and all of the choices. They also have a ton of gluten free options. Probably my favorite part of the experience was the spice. So many flavorful and spicy options. Cava is a great heathy "fast food" option for anyone in a hurry! I ordered the harrissa avocado bowl and mixed the spicy harrissa vingerette with the yogurt dill dressing. It was perfection! read more

CAVA - Harrissa avocado bowl with spicy chicken. I mixed the yogurt dill dressing with the spicy harrissa vinaigrette. Highly recommend! - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

The location on woodlands parkway is not managed very well. They have sticky floors and tables. Also they don't have the, "for here bowls" out because they are trying to avoid washing the dishes. You have to ask for one, then they go to the back and get it- therefor creating more waste for the landfill. They are serving everyone dining in with to-go containers because management is lazy. Pathetic read more

Food was quite delicious. Harissa chicken with avocado bowl was really good. My friend had the lemon falafel bowl. read more

CAVA - Harissa chicken avocado bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

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I have been waiting for Cava to come to The Woodlands area for over a year now. I was super excited when I found out we were going to have one close to home. Everything on the menu is delicious. We have ordered several of the bowls, customized our own, and enjoyed some of the pitas. The most important thing to me at this restaurant is that everything is super fresh and relatively healthy. I also love that they have a variety of drinks. The pineapple mint juice is my absolute favorite. Not super sweet and not super tart. The perfect combination of both. The prices are great for what you get. We will definitely be frequent fliers. read more

CAVA - Spicy honey harissa chicken. - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Cava Cava Cava! Love this place! I would describe Cava as the Chipotle for Falafels. It feels like a big upgrade from its predecessor Zoe's. Updated design interior, fresh ingredients, Falafel with spicy chicken Is a winner! Warning** If you have kids, especially teenage boys that don't have a palet for food outside of ranch dressing, this might not be the place for them. Outside of the warning, it's a welcome to the area and will be a regular visit! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - The Woodlands, Texas

Service is way fast, I recommend you looking at the menu before you get in line. Once it is your turn, they go fast! There are many options to choose from, all of which are delicious. I love this food, I have not stayed to eat there but I am certain that it might be almost like a fast food place, you won't get served or anything like that. You get your own drink and choose your own table. The price is also very good, I come here and never feel guilty about what I ate. I love this place! read more

Great addition to the woodlands - above an above average fast foot chain with Mediterranean inspired rice and salad bowls . Good quality ingredients and nice, airy seating area read more

The spicy lamb pita is sooo good. Highly recommend it. The service , time after time , great.

Love CAVA but this location was a miss today ... my order was missing the pita, missing utensils and snarky teenagers working.

I visited cava the other night during the dinner rush and wanted to comment that Ari was great! She worked quickly but was very focused on how she prepared the bowl even though it was busy. I don't write many reviews but I wanted to commend her for doing such a great job. She had such a great personality and was very engaging even though it was busy. Oh, and the food was delicious! Harissa salad was great and I love that dressing. I will definitely be back. read more

So I come here maybe one a month. My favorite is the harissa avocado bowl. My problem is no matter if I come in for lunch or dinner, late or early the dining room does not have a clean table and the drink station is a sticky mess. read more