I ordered salmon with my rice bowl today and the salmon was very badly burnt. It was so bad I could not eat it. Picture is attached.

Good CAVA location with a decent amount of seating. Efficient service, although I've experienced smaller portions than other places in DC. Also does To Good To Go - you just pick up your meal at the cash register. read more

CAVA - Chicken, saffron rice, with pickled onion, cucumber, tomato and onion, harissa dip and hot harissa vinaigrette - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4 words- party in your mouth! I love this fresh take on a Chipotle but almost Mediterranean style/ maybe a tad bit healthier. The line was quick and efficient and I had a great experience overall. I gotta be honest: I really don't know half of what was in my bowl or what I was putting in my mouth. What I do know: it tasted FANTASTIC. Like I said, a whole party of flavors, sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy, leafy, all the textures and flavors and it just worked. Their specialty lemonade/ flavored drink things were also phenomenal and so refreshing, and super good for you. If I lived in the area Cava would be a place I'd hit up pretty frequently! read more

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Definitely a fan!  You can't go wrong with this place!...It's fast, healthy, quality ingredients and most of all...delicious!! I have been to several CAVA locations around the city and they all are good....and the consistency is there too! This location is no exception. They have a pretty focused menu where you choose greens or rice bowl...or both!  You work you way down the down selecting ingredients for your meal and over 13+ toppings....like Lentils, Eggplant + Roasted Red Pepper, Harissa, Organic Roasted Garlic Hummus, Olives, Tomatoes, Pickeled Peppers, Cucumbers....Meats: Grilled Chicken, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Roasted Vegetables Vegetarian options.   Think of a Mediterranean version of Chipolte. I typically go for the the Splendid Greens & 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.  I opt for the grilled chicken at times with this combination, to change things up every now and then. In all, it is an excellent and tasty meal at a great value --considering its the healthy way to go.  The food at CAVA is very fresh made of high quality ingredients. The meats, sauces and dressings are seasoned and has really good flavor. There are vegetarian options too. I will admit thought that it is a bit pricey when it comes to looking for a economical, cheap lunch options....but for the portion size and healthy option aspect...it is totally worth it! * PRO TIP: Use their app frequently to earn rewards and free meals!  Also, free bowl ($9.00) credit for your Birthday!! read more

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Will is the absolute best!! My partner and I visit every Wednesday and he's quickly made it a tradition. Very much appreciate Will always brightening our day and making us fantastic bowls read more

This is my local CAVA and I might be a little bias but I just love this location. Will is hilarious and Ms. Toni at the register keeps me laughing. Honestly, everyone is so friendly, but Toni and Will have truly gone above and beyond. They remember me every time I go and there is something so feel good about that, especially in a big, busy city. They are always good for a laugh while being efficient. Food is always good and portions are always fair- but it's really the employees that make this place shine and why I'll continue to give them my lunch money. read more

I've always enjoyed CAVA, this location is pretty busy during lunchtime! Working just a few blocks away, I stopped in for lunch a few times and grabbed my favorite bowl; Market Spice. The service is pretty speedy, the location is kept relatively clean and they have ample seating. read more

Consistently great. In the category of build your own bowl franchises, CAVA cannot be beat. read more

CAVA has become one of my favorite mediterranean food takeout. The food seems fresh and taste. Great they also have good sauces and the sodas and drinks are pretty good also. read more

Excellent service! Will took great care of us. Food was fresh and delicious. Fresh cut avocado.

I'm a big fan of the food, but the service in this particular location is terrible. I ordered delivery on Uber Eats and put in the directions, "both dressings on the side please." If you don't do this, the bowls come to you soupy because the preparers douse them with sauce. Knowing that restaurants often do not pay attention to those directions, I called the location immediately after I put in my order. The guy who answered the phone very clearly confirmed my name and said "I got you." I hung up thinking, "Great, I headed off a soupy bowl situation." But of course, the delivery came and... no dressings on the side and the bowl is drenched... WTAF? read more

I came a little after 1:30pm. as I walk to the door a man dress in predominantly black stop me. And stated that the store was closed. When I asked, why is the store closed? When did the store closed? He stated that the store is closed but they was only taking Uber orders. So I called the store and a guy with a high pitched voice answered and told me that the store was open. When I asked why was it a guy in black at the door that told me that the store. Then stated that it was only taken uber orders, the cashier paused then said "oh ... yeah We online taking online orders . I said well it does state anything being closed or only servicing through online orders on the website. I recited what he said back to me for clarification. Then ordered my food online. When I go back, he wasn't at the door. Mind you that was only about 6-10 from the time the guard presented with suspicious info. I go to the counter that same guy that answered the phone asked what I was getting after he finished talking to his coworker. Didnt give me a bag or utensils with my order even though I requested online.i had to disrupt his convo to ask for one. As i'm getting my deink the guard says to me when you get a water cup you have to get water. So took a deep breath and stayed silent. he then walked up to me and yelled ma'am you gotta get water with a water cup! I told him to get out of my face. He proceeded to get closer to me as he yelled you can't get juice if you have a water cup. i told him to back the fuck outta my face. Don't assume anything!! And to leave me the fuck alone!! Several times. It took a kind employee to get in between us and back in up away from before he put his hands on me. A kind tall employee made sure I was able to leave without a scratch. I spilled some of my drink from trying to leave from almost getting assaulted by a man that does security for Cava. Be careful if you decide to spend your money here ladies !! read more

I'm a recent Cava convert. It took me a few years, but it turns out you need to know what to order to fit your preference. Now I know what I Iove and I order it every time without fail. Cava is a DC fast casual restaurant success story. It started in DC and now has gone nation wide up and down the East Coast and even out in the West Coast and Texas (Austin store opening soon). This Cava location is in The Shay, a trendy condo building in Shaw between the Shaw-Howard and Eckington neighborhoods. It's spacious with plenty of seats from a long table to window seating to small tables. If you don't have their app, download it. It makes it easy to order ahead and pay online (you get rewards the more you eat there). I used to get the half grain and half salad bowl, but now I always get the pita wrap. Braised beef, red pepper hummus, and all the salads is my jam with a little sriracha yogurt sauce to top it off. Their lemonades are light and refreshing to wash it all down. You can't really go wrong with Cava....ever. read more

Omgoodness, Don't walk, RUN!!! I visited Cava for the first time, and I have to say that the customer service from Elvira and Nala was exceptional. I truly appreciate their patience and knowledge, which contributed to my wonderful experience. I can't wait to return! And let me tell you about my bowl--it was absolutely delicious! The location also has plenty of seating, allowing you to sit back and enjoy your meal. read more

The Best falafel sandwich I've ever had in my life. Came on a busy Friday afternoon so I had a chance to watch the staff doing their efficient thing. Heathy food. Nice hospitality. When I mentioned it was my first time visiting they gave me a free iced tea. read more

We placed an order on Ubereats at 9:15, we'll before they closed. Not sure if they are understaffed or the messages aren't going through, but we were supposed to get our delivery by "latest 10:10" and at 10:10 it said they were still preparing our order? Well, they are definitely closed and it seems we will never get our food, but if I knew we would have ordered from another place. Considering it's now 10:30 not sure there are places open, definitely disappointing and not planning to order with them again because of lack of communication. read more

CAVA - Order pending for 10:40, but they close at 10 and nobody could even answer the phone. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm a native of Washington, D.C., proudly at that but something that is a constant in my life is supporting a notable chain restaurant in the city limits never seems to work out for me yet if I were in Montgomery County, or even Baltimore City, more care is put into the product they serve. As it stands, this day, the staff had an issue with an unruly customer and the bathroom, and it was downhill hell on wheels from there. The food, which is nothing to report on and food should be in quotes, was the highest of mids. I can't believe I spent that much money on possibly the worst lunch I've had in years. I ordered online in hopes the staff would follow the simple instructions like any other Cava I've been to has done. It was an explosive failure. Don't go here. Go anywhere else. Hell, just start bringing your own lunch in. Don't disappoint yourself. read more

Amazing service, great food, quick, fast, friendly, helpful! Will definitely be back! read more

I love going to this place! When I need a nice healthy meal this place takes the cake. I love greens and I love grains. I love the combination option. Sometimes they can be a little skimpy on the toppings- like yesterday when I went and I kept having to say a little more please after each time. The worker was catching a slight attitude but since I am trying to be a better person I didnt call her out on it or let it effect my mood. Price is reasonable, parking can be tough. Love the place. Cava supervisor if you see this, please tell employees dont get mad if I want a little more banana peppers =) Thank you!! read more

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

The first time I went to Cava Grill was back in the Westwood location in Los Angeles -- for a Yelp event actually! Anyway, I love Mediterranean cuisine, so having a quick, easy, and healthy fast casual spot like Cava Grill was right up my alley. I fell in love with Cava Grill and hadn't stopped thinking about it. While I moved to DC a few months ago and learned about this new location in the Shaw, I was elated!! After months and months of waiting, Cava Grill Shaw is finally open, and it is just as good, if not better, than the first time I had it in LA. Yes, it is a tad pricey, but you get so much bang for your buck, not only because of the large portion size but also the healthier options. First you choose your base: salad, rice, or lentils (or a mix!). Next, you get a choice of up to 3 dips from hummus to tzatziki. Then, you choose a protein. There are options for vegetarians/vegans too, including falafel and roasted veggies! I like the grilled chicken. Finally, you get to choose your toppings, and there are many to pick from, and dressing if you want. I could easily scarf down an entire bowl from Cava Grill if I'm really starving, but the portion size is so big, I can make 2 meals out of the one bowl. The new space is open, bright, and the staff members are welcoming and efficient. Cava Grill is a great addition to the slew of restaurants in the area, and I'm looking forward to coming by often! read more

CAVA - Grains bowl w/ brown rice, chicken, hummus and tzaziki; topped with beets, cucumber and tomato, and olives - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Lovely staff and the cashier was amazingly sweet. 10/10 my favorite lunch spot. The food is delicious and well made.

The food was wonderful, my whole family enjoyed. We all got greens and grain bowls and loved them. The service was not good though. A woman that took my order was very distracted and rushed through all of our orders. A man then took over and was quite polite, and definitely bumped up the service score. The Settings was cute as it was in DC. read more

I come here because it's close to my work. I get the same thing every time and it's always fresh and delicious and the staff always greet me when I walk in. read more

Good sized Cava location, right on Florida. For those that don't know Cava grill, it is a fast casual greek/mediterranean restaurant, where you get bowls of delicious meats and veggies. This specific location doesn't ever seem too busy or crowded, and you can also order ahead with the app (I usually order and then walk over). Favorite proteins are the meatballs, chicken, and falafel read more

After being in D.C. For five months and having heard about CAVA every single day for that duration, I finally got to experience CAVA. Though my expectations were high, I was still pleasantly satisfied with the experience. I got the greens (splendidGreens) and grains (brown rice), with regular hummus, harissa hummus and the feta thing with half chicken and half spicy lamb meatballs. Pita crisps, pickled onions and banana peppers, feta cheese and lemon herb tahini. It was delicious though there were so many flavors I couldn't really appreciate one. I might have less stuff in it next time but was absolutely delicious! Can't wait for next time. Free also helps read more

CAVA - splendidGreens & brown rice, hummus, harissa hummus feta spread, chicken, lamb. Pita crisps, pickled onions & peppers, feta & lemon herb - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was staying in the area for few days. I went here TWO times during my stay. It's that good. It's Mediterranean version of Chipotle. I get the grain bowl- I have tried their lamb meatball and grilled meatball (beef). Both are fantastic!! I get with hummus, red pepper hummus, feta, all veggies, tahini, yogurt sauce, sriracha sauce, etc. I wish they have CAVA here in Atlanta. I'm craving it now.. price is reasonable too. Expect to spend around $10 per person. read more

Mediterranean chipotle? Yes please! I got a grains and green bowl and loved it. Loved the options offered for toppings, sauces, dips and spreads. I got half lamb and half falafel as my protein but wasn't really impressed by either unfortunately. Everything mixed together was still really good, just wish the proteins themselves were a little more flavorful. They have a great variety of sodas and fountain drinks to offer. We also tried their honey apricot cookie and really liked it! Would definitely recommend checking it out to anyone visiting DC! read more

CAVA - Grains and green bowl - half lamb and half spicy chicken on one; half lamb and half falafel on the other - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Love this place. If you are looking for something quick and healthy Cava is it! I had the salad + grains bowl. It did not disappoint. Great service, clean, and good place to have a casual, no fuss dinner with friends! read more

If you want your fast food to be healthy, Cava is a great option. This is Mediterranean fare - served up Chipotle-style. So you can get hummus, fresh veggies, pita bread, grilled meats - and it's basically good for you. How great is that? This particular Cava is spacious, clean and well run. My friend and I really enjoyed it. And the prices are reasonable, too. read more

I love Cava, definitely my top 5 "fast food" places. I came here on a Saturday and it was a lot emptier than I thought it would be. The bathroom is clean and tidy only thing was there wasn't paper towels to dry my hands. My only other criticism is that I wish the staff was more welcoming and friendly but they weren't rude either. The food however was good and I definitely would come back again to get food to go read more

Think about a Mediterranean Chipotle and that is exactly what you are getting here. ABSOLUTLY AMAZING! My husband and I both ordered a bowl from here and selected our toppings as we liked. We went ahead and got everything on it. A few things I loved about this place, the options of greens and you get 2 scoops for your protein choice. I went ahead and chose a scoop of chicken and falafel balls. It was great! I got the best of everything I wanted with out having to pay extra for it. In addition, they also had vege scoops for those who wanted that instead of falafel / meat. This place was great! I wish we had something like this in my local town. At the end they had dressing toppings which is like adding the cherry on top but full of flavor. The dressing at the end is ultimately what made the meal perfect. We would have ate at the place but we didn't because we had a baby with us. Which by the way, they had the coolest kid high chairs on wheels. They were clean and much better then the wood like ones other places have. I was able to entertain my daughter pushing her around in it as my husband placed our orders for us. If I make it out to DC again, I will for sure be coming right back here. read more

Cava is a great option for fast food. They have really healthy, fresh ingredients and they change them with the seasons. One of my favorite things is that some of the ingredients are locally sourced and they even tell you from where. The service is always good and the location is great, being right off Florida ave. The food is is really flavorful but my favorite thing has to be the drinks, oh my goodness these juices are fuego. My favorites are the cucumber mint lime and the beet lemonade. read more

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

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I personally am not a fan of cava but I'm able to make an unbiased review. The setup is similar to chipotle where you build a bowl. The options are extremely healthy and I would highly recommend if you are someone trying to get healthy fast food. The staff was very friendly and Recommended what to get in the bowl. The portions are really good for the price as well. You will definitely have leftovers. read more

I really enjoyed my big chipotle style bowl of grains and greens. I got brown rice, with baby spinach and arugrula as a start. If I were to do it again I would get saffron rice, which was what my bf got. Their pita bread is also the most fluffiest pita bread I've ever had and even more delicious with Tzatziki sauce and hummus. When adding toppings along the line don't be conservative, you can pretty much add in whatever you want except a couple protein they'll specify how much extra you'll pay for each, but to get out of that extra bucks headache their falafel is the best I've had yet. Before this place I've tried falafel only a couple of times and didn't like it, but the falafel might have given me hope back for the falafel world :) . read more

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

I ordered Postmates from this location and it was a terrible experience. It's so weird because I've had Cava a million times in many different locations and it always tastes the same. I ordered a bowl I've had before- recently -- and the lentils were hard and over cooked, the vegetables and sides mushy and cold and all together it tasted disgusting. They also forgot to add dressing, which in retrospect was probably a good thing so I could actually see what I was eating and what the problem was. I don't know why this location doesn't seem to be able to follow the recipes/protocols of other locations- maybe a bad worker or an off day, but I definitely wouldn't risk it and go there again. read more

We loved this place! My husband and I are huge Mediterranean food fans and this place was a lovely treat! We are visiting from out of town and love to try new places. I highly recommend this place as it is affordable and has options to please any taste. read more

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In the recent trend of "build your own" food, Cava has definitely stood out as one of the best restaurants! The ingredients here taste so fresh and there's so many options you can put into your bowl. The salad bases are highly appreciated for anyone trying to eat a little "healthier." They have your standard meat toppings but the meatballs are so flavorful and unique! The pickled veges are sweet and crispy and add a good twist to your bowl. Cava might also be one of the few fast restaurants worth getting a drink on the side. They have so many unique juices (that they juice in house) and each are worth trying. read more

CAVA - Big fan of their variety of toppings - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm not sure what's up with this location but the flavors vary A LOT from the other cava restaurants I've dined at. I ordered a grains bowl with braised beef and assorted toppings. The beef was very tough and not braised at all. The sauces- crazy feta, tzaziki, and yogurt dill sauce were very bland. Definitely a disappointment. Perhaps a quality control check is needed. read more

the people were AMAZING. so nice and helpful and let us sample stuff if we wanted to. the food was so so good some of the best i'd had. very good experience was super fast and not too pricey. there is something for everyone here. would definitely recommend to all! read more

Oh Cava, where have you been all of my life?? This is hands down my favorite fast casual (chipotle style) place that I have ever tried. I have always gotten a grain bowl with a mixture of both types of rice, but the various green mixes look very good as well. The hummus is always tasty and creamy and after adding a couple scoops of that, I decide on whether I want the beef or lamb meatballs. The lam meatballs are spicier but both are incredibly delicious. After that, load up on veggies and don't forget to ask for a free pita on the side to enjoy with your meal. I have been here probably 5-10 times and come here every time I am in DC. Highly recommend for everyone! read more