My husband and I have eaten at CAVA several times, so we're familiar with this establishment. Personally, I don't crave CAVA, and this review reflects that bias. I haven't quite pinpointed why the flavors don't appeal to me, but they just don't. That said, CAVA has its strong points. The service is quick, the food is healthier, and the ingredients are consistent. Many people love CAVA, and I can see why--it's just not my cup of tea. Finding a seat is usually easy, no matter the party size, although the tables and seats aren't always wiped off for the next guests. Overall, while CAVA isn't my favorite, I appreciate what it offers and understand why others enjoy it. read more

Being from NoVa, I'm surprised myself that I've never tried Cava before so I was quite excited when they came to Town Center. The options - a must try! So many variations of greens, protein, and sauces. I love how you can add as much as you want and even better I appreciate the size of their bowl. You can mix everything up with spillage. Pita bread accompanies it as well; delicious! Kind employees, clean location, and there never seems to be much of a wait. Haven't tried their drinks, but interesting variety. Fulfilling meal that I enjoy my leftovers. read more

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my kids meal was just right and service was fast I will definitely be back here with my family

Something about CAVA I just love it. Honestly when I am not craving anything I just know that when I came here I am just going to be satisfied. The service is always good and the servers for today were nice definitely liked Lamia for some reason I always get here when the rush is about to start but she was prompt and had a smile on her face the entire time. During my sit down Jose was going around cleaning tables and even greeted me. I love it here. Hopefully when I leave the area they would have expanded enough to be back home in Texas. read more

Located in the Columbus Village area of the shops in the Virginia Beach Town Center area, this location is bustling with car traffic and people. I visited on a Saturday afternoon and the tables inside could use some attention as many had no one sitting there but needed to be cleaned. There is indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting) and no discounts of any sort are offered. The concept of this eaterie is similar to a build-your-own with Mediterranean options. I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of CAVA in Hampton and this location pales in comparison. The food options were fresh and I do appreciate the server letting me know that the lamb meatballs and chicken harrisa options are available for an additional fee. Both were tasty but the portion was paltry considering the upcharge. Boasting an assortment of flavored waters, milk, juice, and my go-to option of ginger beer around $2.50 each. Service is efficient and the workers seemed almost robotic as they kept pace with the influx of customers. My build your own bowl was fresh and flavorful. While I enjoyed it, I'll have to really be in the mood to return. not a negative experience but mundane. read more

This Is the first time at this location...I typically go to the one in Chesapeake. Perhaps this location should take some notes. I go to CAVA alot ..namely because of the food and secondarily...the quality. This location sloppily put my pita together..it was very disproportionate and looked unsatisfying. Had this been my first Cava experience- I wouldn't be a frequent customer ....and my lamb meatballs were cold. Seriously? read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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If anyone has given this place a good review in the last month or so, they're on crack. Or they're freebasing airplane glue. Or they are paid by the CAVA overlords to leave good reviews. Wait a minute, let me back up a minute... Being that I only tend to get CAVA on Saturdays, maybe their bad service is a weekend thing. That said, helpful hint: You'd be better served going in and ordering your food there as opposed to ordering it ahead of time because you'll be waiting forever. This is the third week that I've ordered ahead of time and found myself 6th in line. The line is so long, and the folks who order their food aren't a particular priority, that I was waiting 15 minutes before writing this entire review. And I'm still in line. Look, I get it. They are probably understaffed and working their collective asses off. God bless them, sincerely. That said, guys, please tighten the fuck up. I really want to keep rocking with you guys. read more

The manager, Stephen-is a tremendous asset to this location!! He knows customer experience is paramount and that is rare today with all of the changes in these crazy times!! He literally restored my faith in customer service!! Bravo, young man!! You will go far and succeed at anything you do!!! Thank you-! read more

Cava is one of my go to when I'm hungry. After walking around Town Center for trunk or treat, I needed something quick and satisfying. This is not my usual location but it was still good. Not sure if it's because they were really busy, but not as friendly as what I'm used to. Will go back again when they aren't as busy. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've been to one or two Mediterranean places similar to this, so when I was at Town Center, I wanted to make sure I could try CAVA. My biggest issue is the protein options, there's no red meat. And I'm sorry, but roasted vegetables and sweet potato are toppings, not proteins. But I got the grilled chicken and it was fine. They had a supergreens bar option that was really good and the addition of shredded Brussels sprouts added some nice texture. They don't have quite as many topping options as other places I've been to, but I especially liked the crazy feta and the tomato/cucumber salad. For the sauces, the garlic one was more of a creamy garlic and the staff was nice enough to let me try it. It was a little heavier than what I wanted. But the lemon herb tahini was light and flavorful. The shkug sauce had a nice cilantro flavor, but I expected a lot more heat. This is a fine fast casual option that allows customers to eat healthy. CAVA does it well, but they don't necessarily do it the best. read more

CAVA - Bowl time - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

It's been a while since I had CAVA in NoVA and the food was good but the line was ridiculous, not sure why it takes so long to scoop rice n veggies in a bowl. If you come for lunch I suggest you should come early. Lots of options, lots of protein and veggie options. read more

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While on travel earlier in the week we stopped by the Cava in Towner Center, Virginia Beach VA and ordered the sweet & spicy chicken pita and it was delicious, bring your appetite. Food came out quickly and hot. Service was friendly, and staff were helpful for a first timer. I will definitely put this on my list for lunch on future travels. Restaurant was clean and well stocked, plenty of seating. Highly recommended, and like I said, a new go to place when in town. read more

CAVA - Sweet & Spicy Chicken Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Three solid times I've tried Cava and am now a convert. My son ordered Cava twice for me during quarantine. Apparently they have them up north and he loves it! I get overstimulated with extensive menus so thank goodness he knew exactly what & how to order. Today, I ordered on the app all by myself for curbside pickup and did alright!!! :) I love Greek food so the flavors, in my opinion, is like a Greek Salad on steroids. Between all of the base, proteins, toppings, dips, and sides one can choose from, the flavors and price point is totally worth it. Service during curbside was exceptional. A kind employee named Crystal answered the phone & immediately delivered the order to my car. The meatballs and pita chips are the devil. Sooooo delicious!!! To offset(ha!), I load up on veggies, keep my dips on the side, and use as needed. What's cool is the app shows how many total calories will be consumed! I'll probably crave Cava in another week or two! Excellent job on food and service! read more

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Really delicious food. Basically think Chipotle for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food: pitas, rice bowls, and salad bowls make up the menu exclusively where you then choose from any number of sauces, veggies, and a protein of your choice. I enjoyed the food quite a bit; though I think the price point was high for the quantity. Ultimately, I can't justify a $12 pita or salad bowl regularly and that's before a drink. The service at this location was... unenthusiastic to say the least. I felt like I was bothering them. I did like that the silverware was reusable, however the bowls were not. I think for long-term sustainability they should go to washable bowls if you plan on dining in. Worth stopping by for lunch, just not that often if your budget is anything like mine. read more

So during the quarantine I've been getting to try alot of places that were normally to busy to try. Every time i drove by Cava before, there were always alot of people. So I'd always just pass on by. Lol. So i went online and did a curbside order. It was easy to order and they have alot of yummy toppings and sauces. I ordered a Grains bowl, with saffron rice, meatballs, tomatoes and onions, pickled onions, eggplant hummus, red pepper hummus, and spicy feta. Then i also had a cup of dill sauce and garlic sauce on the side... The bowl didn't look like much at first, but once you stir it and mix all the sauces in, it takes you to another level. Those hummus dips are hands down fantastic!! Each and every one of them. I enjoyed the bowl so much i went back. Lol. The best part was those pita chips on the side. They were the best I've ever had. I've had tons of pita chips, but the seasoning on theirs is something magical... No lie!! Lol. I also had the chocolate chip cookie which i was disappointed with. The texture and taste were unappealing to me. Its like a cookie I've never had before, i can't explain it, but i won't get it again. Thats my only complaint. I'm super excited i got to try this place. Its my new spot. The bowls come packed with flavor, and everything seems fresh. Its a meal you won't feel guilty for eating. I definitely give them 4 stars and will be returning to try other things... read more

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Got there early to beat the lunch crowd!! Lamb meatballs was everything! This spot is a place to eat clean healthy food!!

Yum - Yum -Yum! Clean and healthy eating. So many different ways to create your pita or bowl. There isn't a lot of seatings, a lot of 2 seater tables and window bar seatings. So when it gets crowded your meal may whine up being a To-Go order instead. The drinks are on the side and I love that some of their teas are unsweetened. The meats are flavorful, the sauces are delicious and toppings are plentiful. A lot of different ways to customize you meal. The best way to describe it is the Mediterranean Chipotle but much better. I love everything about this place. There's an app you can download and get rewards... read more

I have been waiting for Hampton Roads to get a Cava and my prayers have been answered! It's popular in Northern VA and DC. Mediterranean cuisine that you order at the counter over a glass partition. Easy to customize and they have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and soy free (see picture of chart found on menu that spells out what is what). The line moves quick and the food is well worth it so don't be discouraged. I get the greens + grains bowl and my choice is spinach and brown rice. It comes with a mini pita on the side and then you choose your protein and toppings. I definitely recommend the diced cucumbers and pita crisps. Love the crunch! They also have an app which makes ordering easy and you won't feel rushed looking at the various topping options! Might as well get some reward points because you will definitely want to return. Another thing I like about Cava is they care about the environment. If you are eating at the restaurant then they put your meal in a washable bowl. They have plastic and metal silverware options and paper and plastic straws. So do your part and eat inside to reduce waste. The to go containers look to be biodegradable though. The drink selection is great too! They freshly brew the teas and other drinks like lemonade. Try mixing them for an even more unique flavor. I mixed Blueberry Lavender with Classic Lemonade because the lavender smell was a little too strong for me. There is outdoor seating available for when the weather is nice and plenty of seating inside. It can get loud in here so be sure to speak up when ordering. The employees were very friendly and helpful. They know a lot of people in the area aren't familiar with the menu so don't be afraid to ask questions. Anyways, I will return and tell all my friends and family to try this place out! read more

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Fast Awesome Service & The Food Was Delish! Did I get your attention? I know CAVA did! CAVA is the latest edition at the Virginia Beach Town Center. It is like Greek Mediterranean Chipotle. The place is very new and modern. You walk in and choose what you want to order and what you want in your food so every visit isnt always going to be the same, but then again thats up to you. Everything I ordered today was real good. Everything has its own flavor to it and it all feels fresh. This is definitely one place I would go back to. Thanks CAVA! read more

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Believe the hype, CAVA is legit. Excellent CYO mediterranean meal: choose a Base (salad, grains, lentils or a combination), add Dips/spreads, select Proteins (combining is ok, though some premium items like lamb cost extra), pick unlimited Toppings and dressings. On 2 recent visits, 2 days apart, I opted for mixed salad/lentils with chicken. It didn't disappoint! Especially enjoyed the textures and temperatures that created a fork full of goodness in every bite; huge fan of the green Skhug sauce (mmmm cilantro). Fresh, we'll seasoned/flavorful ingredients at fair market value with zero guilt. Most employees were friendly as they're also learning the ins and outs of their new place. Wished cashier was actively promoting cava app; I learned about it after I already paid, losing potential rewards for return visits. Speaking of, evening visits (pre covid19) have longer lines with challenges to find seating, especially for parties over 4. Gender specific restrooms are present, though they're small and may require braving the order line to access. Shared parking lot offers decent close proximity spaces. Contemporary Zen decor was bright and welcoming, though serenity tends to be defeated by the need to exit so others could have a place to sit. read more

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I was super hungry and wanted something healthy after a hardcore workout and I was brought to this place! A place I call it Heaven!!!! You can create your own bowl!!!! The service was amazing!! I was just serviced by this young gentleman who did a creative approach by serving the food in the bowl like a fancy serving I don't know how to explain it but he was appropriately polite enough with good manners to serve us food in the beginning, I super impressive!!! The ambiance are soooooo clean and healthy and bright!! I love everything about this place!!!! Wish we have this in San Diego!!!! read more

Food was 4/5. Service was great from everyone except the toppings lady. She clearly was burnt out and made some nasty remarks about "ok so i guess you dont want this then. I asked you what you wanted and you started pointing out other ingredients" and she TOSSED a laminated card into a holder like i offended her. Cmon lmao. Seriously? ... dude. I've never been to Cava before. I don't know why u asked me what i wanted on it if you'd get mad I didn't perfectly state what was already on it? I don't know lmao. It's not that deep. I don't need ur nasty attitude, take that attitude back home with u. Ur not going to take ur problems out on me, lady. read more

Avoid this location. They didn't have everything available or ready on the line. Also "Val" has a rude attitude and acts like extra toppings come out of her paycheck. I told her I didn't mind if it's extra, and she continued to give me push back? Weird vibe and didn't even get everything I normally get on my bowl because they didn't have it ready. read more

My friend raved about Cava, she said it's Mediterranean Chipotle. She was right! It's pretty good for a quick bowl or wrap and lots of customizations. The VB location on VB Blvd next to B&N was swimming with people, bother customers and staff. The restaurant was mostly clean. There was a big trash can and various crap in the hall by the bathrooms. Bathroom was decent. I wasn't scared to pee there but the TP was hard to pull out, due to being stocked incorrectly or someone yanked the top roll to sit on the bottom one. The water pressure in the sink was sad and it took a while to rinse my hands. Service was fine, most the workers were teens getting folks through the line. I easily got a bowl with chicken and lots of toppings. It tasted nice but my chicken could of been warmer. The saffron rice was great with the black lentils and held up with the toppings. Neither the spicy hummus or harissa were that spicy. It was fairly healthy, but seemed processed in some aspects. They are more climate conscious than some restaurants. Receipt is optional, food bowl is cardboard, utensils are from food starch. The utensils could of been better placed, they're tucked next to a shelf on your way out. read more

CAVA - Chicken bowl with pita on saffron rice and black lentils - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hubby & I had excellent service today. Muriel, Bryan & Anthony were very helpful with my food allergies. What a great team of amazing people!!!!!!!! read more

Everytime I place a pickup order at this location, 9/10 times one or more items are missing from my order. Order half chicken and half lamb, order comes with no chicken and only lamb. Order fiery broccoli and roasted corn, just corn and no broccoli. Half the time they forget the pita bread and utensils. CAVA is delicious but other locations are much better at preparing pickup orders. read more

I was in town and looking for a healthy vegan option. And this a really delicious and filling option. There give plenty of meat and meatless options. I will happily be eating this for two days which is nice because it's very cold and I don't want to go out too much while I am here. One thing, that need a dispenser that individual hands out utensils or a more sa Torah way of handing them out because the hole they have the forks in isn't clean. I went across to Panera and got clean, individually wrapped utensils. read more

CAVA - The bowl I created. - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My large family of 12 had a wonderful time here. We have been long time fans of CAVA but have never seen one quite like this one. with the variety of ages in the family everyone had something to order and the service was cleanly and organized. The general manager must have had it really under control. Any management should focus on the atmosphere and the light of a restaurant which it is clear the management here did. My kids beg to go to this CAVA specifically every day after track practice. We have gotten to know the management and staff and it really is a lovely place. CAVA is like our new Disneyland and I'm not complaining because it sure costs less. read more

Wow, seriously why have we never been here before. The menu is small, but there are many options with the limited amount of choices. I created my own spicy lamb dish and it was so good. All of the flavors blended so well together. Food four stars! The service was awful. No one really wanted to explain anything to us as newbies and they looked super annoyed. The restaurant was very messy. Tables were dirty. Drink station was dirty. I could understand if they had been busy, but we were one of three couples there. Would go again and do it as take out. read more

Reminded me of a mediterranean chipotle. Choose your base, hummus, protein, toppings and sauces. The choices arent many of each category but I see that as a plus so that they can perfect each one. My bowl had the rightrice as a base but it was a little cold to be honest. I shouldve gotten the saffron rice instead. Overall, it was a good experience and would come again to try a different mixture of foods. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My first time trying Cava! I've been looking forward to it and it was very tasty. I got the greens and grains bowl with saffron rice and roasted vegetables. The crazy feta dip is delicious and the harissa vinaigrette was the perfect amount of spice for me. The servers were a bit slow in my opinion for fast food and they were out of a few toppings and forgot my pita I asked for. But it was the dinner rush when we went. Would definitely go back. read more

5 Stars!! Kiki was fantastic and very polite. I love this restaurant. Food is always so good! read more

A friend took me here the other night as I really enjoy Mediterranean food. I was super impressed with the variety and the incredible flavors each item I got had. I decided on a bowl as that was his recommendation. I filled it with spicy lamb meatballs, harissa honey chicken, Mediterranean cucumbers, Kalamata olives, hummus, taziki, feta, saffron basmati rice, pickled red onions, some kind of tomato and onion salsa. For dressing I enjoyed the Mediterranean vinaigrette and also enjoyed a piece of pita. All the items I got in my bowl were outstanding. I loved how all the flavors mixed so beautifully with each other. I think I have found my new favorite restaurant. I also enjoyed the simple ambiance. I definitely intend on coming here frequently and recommending it to my friends. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great service from lamia and keke! Had such warm energy when I walked in and it was my first time and they helped me through everything while being busy! read more

CAVA - Lamia and keke such excellent customer service ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was not a fan of the customer service from the lady at the register with the blue and white scarf on her head. She was rude when the other individual forgot my chips. So I asked for my chips and sauce at the register. She said that they should have gotten it and not her because she handles money, and I should have told them, which I did, but they apparently forgot. I thought she wasn't going to get them at first. I was just shocked when she said that to me. I didn't respond because I was not sure if she was okay or not. You might want to hire a person to clean the tables and sweep during rush hour. I had to wipe off my own table. But overall, the place is great! read more

the food n lemonade was soo good,, the line was quick too but my only complaint is that the tables were kind of dirty and sticky low key but overall good ong read more

CAVA - .5 view of lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great healthy fast option that I could eat all day everyday! You never have to have the same salad twice there's so many options to choose from. I also liked the cucumber mint lime drink. Everything was yummy and they have the best side order pita ever! Crunchy outside chewy inside yum. This is now my go to fast healthy great eats. Their lamb is flavorful and is worth trying. read more

As most reviews have stated way over priced for meh food! The system is hard to use and confusing on how to order and the font on the menu above is too small for most with glasses like me. This was stated by two in my party. I'd recommend passing on this place. read more

Awe yeah! Use the app. So nice to have it all ready to go when you walk in. What a great place for some really healthy food options. I ordered the spicy chicken and the spicy lamb meatballs. The spicy chicken was yummy, bit the real star of the show were the meatballs. Very well seasoned and my only regret is I didn't get a pound worth. This place takes me back to Tunisia (yes....I just country name dropped). The harissa is here is very good, and they offer it in the thick sauce and thin sauce (dressing) kind. While we are on sauces...I really liked their version of Tsatsiski. It was very fresh tasting with a good amount of cucumber flavor which I really dig. Overall, I appreciate the variety of options. I liked the different toppings that you normally don't see at other make your own bowl places. The same lettuce, tomato, etc. Combos can get real tiring. Well done. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

It is incredible the amount of customers they handle while dealing with very specific orders. Great location, good staff, wish they would smile (yes you can tell when a person is smiling while wearing a mask) a little more but overall the food was great with plenty of options. I wish the lentils were better towards the end of the night. They seem to get hard. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia