The staff are ON POINT. The food is cooked well and when you order online, they have your food READY. The sit down area inside is also very nice and clean. read more

I only go to Columbia heights DC Cava because of customer service especially when Esme is working. She knows what I like all the time. She is very detailed with customer service. The best CAVA ever read more

If I could give negative stars most definitely would the staff wasn't rude but the quality was poor and amounts of food served were extremely small, outrageous for almost $15 a bowl lol. Do better CAVA corporate PS my girl said she found broken chicken bones in her bowl? read more

You can never go wrong with this place!...It's fast, healthy, quality ingredients and most of all...delicious!! Even during the pandemic, I travel quite a bit back and forth from my office in the Arlington VA area to an office in DC for work; and often times in need of  "healthy" fast food options while on a limited time window for lunch. CAVA has slowly become one of those places that fits the bill. It's fast food, on the healthy-casual tip. The meals are definitely filling and the portions are more than enough for two to almost share in my opinion.....but, trust, there's no complaints there by me or my inner-fat kid belly! The food at CAVA is very fresh made of high quality ingredients. The meats, sauces and dressings are seasoned and has really good flavor. I have been to several CAVA locations around the city and they all are good....and the consistency is there too! This DC location is no exception to this observation too.  I typically get the the Splendid Greens & Saffron Rice Bowl with a mix of lentils, hummus-harissa dips, couscous, plethora of veggies...all with the Spicy Lamb Meatballs!....It is nothing but the truth!!  A healthy gospel of goodness in a bowl. This and the braised lamb has truly become my favorite proteins of them all.  It is so tender, juicy and full of flavor! In all, CAVA is an excellent and tasty meal at a great value --considering its the healthy way to go.   The price point is very reasonable given the large portions. The service is fast, friendly and efficient. * Yelp Elite Insider TIP: I am such a fan....in that I use their app frequently to earn rewards, discounts and free meals!  Also, you get a free bowl ($9.00+) credit for your Birthday!! Amen to that!!!! read more

CAVA - The Splendid Greens Bowl!...w/ Chicken & Lamb Meatballs!...plus a ton of fresh veggies & Strawberry Mint Lemonade!! Thumbs Up!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Your regular chain spot. The food is good of course, I had Cava for the first time like a month ago and I'm obsessed. This specific location is not bad, it's just a busy area so, fast paced and chill. Three stars because one of the food servers had an attitude, idky lol I was just trying to move down the line but we was being pretty rude to myself and two other customers. read more

Absolutely do not go to this cava location if you want your order correct. Here are the ordered they've messed up (obviously no longer going out of frustration): - first order since moving here, missing rice from bowl, missing pitas. - second order missing pitas. - third order, they actually got it right, faith restored. - fourth order, forgot my drink so they got it for me, checked for pita to be sure. Not there so asked for pita, employee walked away from me. No thanks, plenty of other options, which frankly seem busier for good reason. read more

It's been several years since I've been to a CAVA (in my defense, I was almost 10,000 miles away for most of that time). CAVA didn't used to be a fast casual brand; it used to be they had more traditional restaurants (a few of which still exist) and sold their products in specialty grocery stores (which you can definitely still find). However, it seems the fast casual model has really taken off for them, probably because they do it so well. They've got locations all over the area, and the country, but this one sitting right next to the Metro is eminently clean and convenient. A bowl offers such a bevy of options that are nutritionally varied and delicious. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan options are available, and they ask if you want a small pita with a bowl but otherwise you can easily be gluten free too. You can get grains or greens of several varieties, and their default option is to mix. Since my last visit, they've added black lentils as a more permanent "grain", which I accept despite the botanical inaccuracy because eating steamed lentils makes me feel better about eating all that hummus and cheese. It's all good though, and the customization options let me get what I want (crazy feta, hot peppers, couscous) and none of what I don't. They were slow on making falafel for some reason (while their other proteins were all plentifully sitting there), but I was not in a hurry and I was happy to get it freshly made. I do not remember their falafel being this delicious, but it had a soft interior with some whole chickpeas, just a bit of crispness on the outside, and a flavor that mixed perfectly with harissa. Not only that, but in exchange for the wait, they offered me (and the other falafel-interested customers in line) a free fountain drink. Thumbs up for customer service! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Cava and have been to several locations. I ordered from here via Doordash and was sorely disappointed to receive either a half order or just a skimpy portion. Thing is, they especially skimped on LETTUCE! Many DoorDash reviews for this location have a similar complaint, so they know it's an issue and haven't fixed it. Go to any other location. read more

CAVA - This was the bowl BEFORE I started to eat. Shrinkflation? - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Horrible! Went in to buy pita chips and as I was patiently waiting for them to bag up to-go orders the "apricot honey" cookie caught my attention- I picked it up to see what it looked like and sat it down once the girl asked what I wanted. When I went to pay- she asked me to also pay for the cookie "you stole"- I was shocked by this accusation, when I asked to speak to Elmer the manager she laughed in my face. Will NEVER return. read more

I came here at 5pm on a Friday. There were a few other patrons in the restaurant. I was eating alone and a man began staring at me and masturbating, then showed me his bare butt. I looked around to see if anyone would help me out, but the servers completely ignored him. When I tried to get up and leave, the man threw hand sanitizer in my eyes. Hard to believe no one stepped in to help, will definitely never come back read more

I appreciate how the staff explain what are in the ingredients as I was unfamiliar with the food. The ingredients are fresh and taste amazing. I appreciate the staff keeping the tables clean. Everytime I visit this local everything is organized even during the lunch rush hour. read more

My love for CAVA is as endless as the ocean and I'm so not ashamed of it. I used to go a lot during my summers in DC and would actually crave it when I was back in LA. I always do a grain bowl with greens, falafel, harissa and regular hummus, shredded lettuce, pita crisps, and feta. For a meal under $10, it's super filling and tasty and very quick! Ingredients always seem pretty fresh and you can normally be in and out in about 30 minutes! The fresh pita is also always really good - it's soft and warm and makes the bowls that much better! Would totally recommend if you're in the mood for fast casual mediterranean food! It hits the spot and maybe you'll be dreaming of your next cava meal like me! read more

CAVA - Grain + arugula bowl! ($10) - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This particular Cava I need to shoutout one of the younger employees with braces. I called and he brought my food out to me because I was running late and he was so kind! The food was also delicious and the restaurant is in a busy spot by the metro so very accessible. Thanks to this employee. Go Cava read more

I always love ordering CAVA for lunch. It is always on time and they always get my orders right. They have good costumer service as well when I go order in person. Overall 10/10 definitely recommend. read more

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I came in to this store location on 23/08/21, I was amazed of how fast the service was & to add also, how great the service was in general, I Love Cava Table & I always order the Falafel Sandwich, but This was a Cava Grill , So I had Jade assist me in helping me choose a alternative to eat & as to my regular menu , she recommended me this flavorful bowl & I loved it just as much ! thank you to her, As a customer who also worked in the food industry all I can say is, this store is Definitely well run by its Gm , will be back for sure. read more

CAVA - Falafel Bowl, Brown Rice , Fresh Veggies ,hummus & tahini Dressing - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We wanted to try a nearby restaurant although they closed earlier than we thought so my wife mentioned Cava which she had been to with co-workers. I was unfamiliar with the place and what it was about but did the...oh crap it's one of those complicated places. Pick this or pick that, choose one of these, or you can pick one by name. A newbie stands there for about five minutes trying to figure out the menu and then just goes for it. It wasn't just me as my son in college did the same thing trying to figure out what to order. I couldn't tell you what I ordered if I had to repeat it other than it was meat, cheese, vegetables, and a sauce on a pita bread. They folded it over to be like a taco but it was a mess and fell open as soon as I set it down. I took a bite or two and it fell apart in my hand. It was good...and fresh...don't get me wrong but it was messy. It's not necessarily a hands only meal and it's not cheap either. They have six juices and assorted sodas but they're not your typical Coke or Pepsi products. I tried a Strawberry Citrus juice to start and it wasn't bad, although not very sweet. I also tried the Classic Lemonade which I found to be better tasting. There is seating but all tables were occupied so the three of us asked a guy if we could share a table as it had six chairs. My wife enjoys the place but I'd probably try something else if given other options. read more

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Normally, I have anxiety going to this location. The workers in the past have been rude and super skimpy when paying for extras :/ Today a very bright light was working. This person welcomed me with a smile and was so lovely. Food service is really difficult and I understand people can be exhausting, but it was lovely to feel like I at the very least got the amount that I paid for. This person was male presenting and wore 1 dangly cross earring, possibly Latino. I hope management reads this and awards this person accordingly. They deserve a raise. read more

I swear this is the fourth time we've ordered from this location and they've messed it up. They CONSISTENTLY forget toppings, forget our sauces, or give us the wrongs ones. I just don't understand why it is that difficult. They're never slammed busy when we walk in to pickup? read more

CAVA - $11 for this? Come on Cava. Do better. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been eating here nearly 2-3 times weekly and have never managed to review it. But it's just SO GOOD that I wanted to share my compliments. My go-to is a super greens + spinach bowl, red pepper + harissa dip, chicken, allllll the veggie toppings (I love the just spicy enough fresno peppers and the awesome pickled onions), and the lemon herb tahini + green harissa sauces. Super healthy, low carb, super filling, and absolutely delicious. One reviewer didn't enjoy the place much but his review was for the little pita sandwiches. Don't get those and enjoy your experience here instead! For the same price, the bowl gets you MUCH more fold. If you don't want my salad only setup, you can add rice and lentils too, they're delicious but I basically keep it as a Mediterranean salad. There are a lot of sodas to pick from and you can always get free club soda if you ask for a water cup. One secret a lot of folks don't know is the lemon herb vinaigrette that's near the napkins and utensils - DELICIOUS! Make sure to sprinkle some on your bowl. Service here is always very efficient, friendly and caring - if they mix up your online order in any way, they are always awesome about fixing it or replacing your meal. It's a great place for regular fast healthy food! read more

This particular location is a total rip off. The employees working the bar put so little and act like you owe them! Perhaps to avoid refilling the tubs? The bar itself is dirty, messy, and the food looked and tasted old! I do not recommend this location what so ever read more

Bertha is amazing and the food is too notch... clean and healthy environment. I live coming here for lunch when I'm working over here

I love this place! I eat here at least twice a week. I usually stop by in the evenings to grab dinner to go before my 7pm meetings. The staff at this location is very friendly and get you through the line quickly. The items are always in stock and fresh. You can even sample items before making your decision. I've never had a bad experience here. Options for bowls made with greens or grains or both, different protein and various toppings and sauces. They also offer salads and pitas. The menu changes seasonally with some rotating items. read more

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Cava at Columbia heights is an excellant choice for a health , tasty, lunch or dinner. The freshly made fountain drinks like lemonade, cucumber min or strawberry citrus are cool refreshing and delicious. Their new steak pita is hearty and includes red pepper hummus, fresh veggies and feta. The place is cool and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Also there is a range of options for vegetarians. read more

food is too oily if you don't give tips, they don't give you a good service. you can't be happy eating. read more

This CAVA is the best! The staff are wonderfully nice and professional even though it is usual very busy. I've been coming here for years and I really appreciate how kind and friendly they are. You must go! Thank you! read more

This location is right by the Columbia Heights Station. I ordered my food online and set pick up time for 6:15pm. I came in around 6:25pm and was greeted right away by the nice gentlemen and received the correct order. My pita wrap was great! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a good place for fast casual and relatively healthy meal. You create flavorful salad, pitas or grain bowl and top with unto 3 Dips+Spreads add you proteins (we were able to pick 2 and get a half order of each) and then had you toppings and dressing. They also have some house-made juices. The place was small and all the tables were full but we were doing take out. The staff was very helpful and able to answer a few questions. I built a Greens + Grain bowl with a coup of dips and choose two proteins since one was almost out and they only had a half order of the Harissa Honey Chicken and Braised Lamb. The chicken was OK but a little dried out but the Lamb was very tender and tasty. All in all a good choice for a fast casual meal. read more

A large part of the experience in food establishments like this is the experience/service. After 5 or six tries, I give my honest opinion; we all could have a bad day, however this is consistent . Well, the language is a problem, then it's the ego/attitude; do not debate, it gets lost in translation and then they communicate amongst themselves, while your stuck wondering what was said. Aside from all the breathing over my food, the tossing- placement of your food in the container, has to be digested- you can digest anger, stress impatience, etc. Call your order in. It's convenient in Columbia Heights if you come late 9:30pm. OR ask for ANYTHING extra, it's an inconvenience. Be prepared for the eye roll, the huff, the side eye! It wouldn't feel so awkward if I was at a food kitchen, and they were just serving to get people out of the way, but im paying for this. Always got something to prove Shame read more

Takin their sweet as time in here today, like someone has the time to wait... There is only 4 people in front of me and the employees in here are moving slow acting like they don't care, like someone has time to wait on them... word to the employer, motivate your employees to work faster when people are in their line... it's just common courtesy. Won't be back. Thank you read more

First time patronizing CAVA. . . Pleasant, rustic, and clean decor that reminds me a lot of Chipotle. e.g.- built with basic materials that do not require a lot of maintenance: concrete floors, metal tables, stools permanently fixed to the floor, and raw wood trim. The staff was friendly, patient, and kind, as I have never eaten here before. They were knowledgeable of their menu and willing to give me a little extra rice at no additional charge ;0) I ordered the Grain Bowl with Saffron Basmatti rice & braised lamb. I loved lamb & their's was good! That alone, will have me returning to their restaurant. Lamb is not an easy meat to prepare and more often than not, food chains make a mess of it. Whether it's bc they're preparing it in large quantities or bc they aren't well versed on how to cook it I'm not sure :0P I added Kalamata olives, shredded romaine, tomato-cucumber salad, & white bean salad. Great choices that (in my opinion) completed the rice and lamb. I topped it off with SRIRACHA GREEK YOGURT which added just the right level of kick for me! I love spicy-flavorful foods...not spicy-hot foods (believe me there is a difference). The sriracha dressing definitely fit the bill for the former description! It made my dish that much better!!! I have to admit I was impressed by their wide array of beverage options. The Peach Green Tea was good. However I felt as if it could've use a tiny bit more sweetener and flavor. But in all fairness, they had sugar packets available. The Watermelon Mint was D-lish!!! The flavor was very enjoyable and it had the perfect amount of sweetness for my liking!!! All it needed was a few ice cubes to add the perfect level of chill ;0) The Basil Lemonade was just as good!!! I found it a bit more refreshing than the other 2; but with the perfect balance of flavor and sweetness... WELL DONE!!!!! read more

CAVA - Basil Mint Tea is just what the Dr. ordered on a hot summer day ;0))) - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have been to Cava's Mezze restaurant a last year and I thought the food was fantastic. We had the Sunday Brunch Tapas, Wow! This time our daughter in law took us to Cava Grill. Totally love the fast food service without compromising on quality. The freshness, quality, and the look of all the food choices were amazing. Great selections of combinations, but too overwhelming. Drink selections are also great, from natural teas, fruit drinks, to sodas. I can sum it up by saying, Mediterranean food with a Subway counter line style. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely love all the healthy options available. Great place to eat for people that have to eat a gluten-free diet! Love the black lentils, harissa dip, red pepper hummus dip, and the white sweet potatoes (they are sweet) Also love the drink flavors! My favorites are the cucumber mint lime and blueberry lavender. read more

Great Staff! Gerardo was so friendly and helpful while taking my order, it was fast and efficient, it was just great!

I stopped by to get a bite to eat at CAVA today and was about to get a parking ticket when I explained to Esau the situation he became the hero of the day and gave me a chance to purchase quickly before I had a chance to get a ticket. What an incredible human being. Thank you! read more

I stopped by here after walking somewhat of a distance down 14th Street. There were many people out in the street, as today was not too hot and humid. I had ordered my lunch online, and when I arrived to the location less than 10 minutes later, everything was bagged up and ready to go. There was a steady flow of folks coming in to pick up their take out orders. I had ordered the Pita Wrap with brown basmati rice, and spinach greens. I couldn't resist some wonderful toasted vegetables. I am staying about another 3/4 of a mile down 14th, so I figured I was killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Awesome excersize and even more awesome wrap. I think it was the crazy feta spread that was included with the Pita. The more that I think about it, I should have included humus and dip! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chipotle done better...with Mediterranean food! More and more, people are learning about the virtues of Mediterranean food: it's fresh, it's DELICIOUS, and it's also very healthy. Cava Mezze Grill serves all that up in an inexpensive, accessible, and fun way while also keeping an eye out for Mother Earth. Your meal is prepared assembly line-style with you telling the kitchen staff member what you want as it's being made. You choose your base (rice bowl, pita wrap, etc.), your spread (hummus, tzatziki, etc.), your "protein" (grilled chicken, lamb, beef, etc.), and your topping(s) (feta cheese, chopped tomato-cucumber, olives, etc.). It's all very fresh and delicious! You then have your choice of drinks, and maybe a dessert! I got a pita wrap with the tzatziki spread, grilled chicken, and feta cheese with chopped tomato-cucumber. Awesome! I got a fountain drink and, for dessert, a bag of loukoumades (4) to split with my brothers. (Loukoumades are marketed as "Greek doughnuts", but they seemed more like funnel cake balls.) The loukoumades were good! Something that I was impressed by was the fact that everything except for the metal food tray and the meal basket was compostable. That is very cool and I hope more businesses follow Cava Mezze Grill's lead! The only place where there was room for improvement was with the metal serving tray. It was so slippery, I almost lost my food! It's a great place, check it out! read more

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I have no idea why I haven't visited sooner. I finally came here on Tuesday night and I've already made a return visit. The first time I had the braised lamb and this time around I had chicken. They were both seasoned very well. Both times I got the pita bread, which is great. Fresh ingredients, tasty food, reasonable price, quick service. It's a bit more expensive than Chipotle, but you get what you pay for. Much prefer Cava Mezze Grill. Happy I live within walking distance. I definitely will be coming here more often in the future. read more

I am a big fan of Cava Mezze, after first discovering its original location in Rockville through a friend's recommendation. When I worked out in the suburbs, it was so much more convenient to stop in for a to-die-for dinner. Since changing jobs though, it's been harder to get my crazy feta fix. Fortunately Cava Mezze Grill is opening in Columbia Heights, I had the opportunity to go to a sneak preview lunch today and I jumped on it! Cava Mezze Grill takes some of the same mezze/spreads and dishes from the more-formal Cava Mezze sit-down restaurant and transforms them into a fast casual meal. The easy comparison is "Greek Chipotle." The concept is similar -- order a base, select a meat/protein, add the toppings you'd like, and you're on your way. You can check out the full menu online, so I won't go into every detail. But I do recommend the falafel, crazy feta, eggplant, harissa, and tzatziki on a pita or salad. Also the salad dressing is great! And the pita bread is so warm and soft. They also have environmentally-friendly containers, utensils and cups; unlike some places that say they are environmentally friendly and charge you a special fee to "help the environment" but don't actually put their money where their mouth is. One more note -- since everything is customizable it's easy to make a dish vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free. read more

CAVA - Salad with falafel, tzatzika, crazy feta, olives, dressing... etc - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We get it reviewers, you've decoded the super subtle similarities between Cava Mezze and Chipotle. It's almost like there is a Chipotle right next door for you guyz to compare it to. That being said, it does seem like everyone is trying to capitalize on the Chipotle-assembly-line business model. It should work for Caza in theory, but in practice, something seems off. The six different types of spreads don't really lend themselves to quick decisions and quick applications. And though the different choices of meat and other ingredients were all tasty, they didn't heap it on like they do at Chipotle. It was more of a demure sprinkle that left me feeling unsatisfied. Also, this place isn't busy enough for the workers to hone their assembly skills. The four employees on the line didn't know where their respective roles started or stopped so they all kind of followed me down the entire way. It was awkward and it took way longer than it should have. But beef meatballs with harissa and tsatsiki. Hello. Plus one star. read more

Good experience here, but not perfect, hence the four stars. There were a lot of people here around 1:15 pm today. Most of the seating was spoken for, and I had to wait in line for a couple of minutes. While waiting, I familiarized myself with the options and after hearing a few people order the bowl, I decided it was ok to pony up the extra $1.25 for a bowl vs. a pita. I then opted for brown rice and selected three of the dips and spreads: tzatziki, eggplant and red pepper, and spicy harissa. Then I momentarily struggled between grilled meatballs and falafel and ended up giving the meatballs a chance. Next, I asked for all the toppings except the kalamata olives and feta cheese. Finally, I chose the lemon herb tahini. It was hard for the workers to hear me with everyone in the store, so I had to repeat myself a couple of times. Then when the two people ahead of me were ready to check out, there was a delay. I think there wasn't enough lids for people wanting a take out order. I got home in the next 15 minutes and enjoyed my bowl. Wow, bold flavors, and people are not kidding! The spicy harissa packs a punch! I loved the combination of everything but next time, I will try a different protein and do without the lemon wedge and pickled banana peppers. I might also lay off the harissa. They don't really mix your food so if you want a more even spread of the ingredients, you'll have to do that yourself. Happy to try another fast casual, customizable place in the DC area. Let's see that's Chipotle, ShopHouse, &pizza, Cava Mezze.... read more

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