DENIED WATER I've…read morebeen to many other CAVA across MD + a couple in northern VA & PA. This is the only location who has ever denied a courtesy cup of water. I went through the steps of getting everything I wanted in the bowl. I told the cashier then the manager that if they deny the water, they won't get a dime from me. Manager said it was the owner and blamed me for not knowing their policy for 2 years to which I responded I've never been to this location. The manager was snippy about it. She wouldn't give her name or the owner's name or email and said just email CAVA in general. Ultimately, I ended up at El Gran Pollo next door paid full price of almost $16 instead of about $6 at CAVA (as I had a half off promo), which I'll get around to writing a 3-star review of tomorrow. Incredibly, they were almost going to deny the water, but they didn't when I explained what CAVA did, he gave me a courtesy bottle of water.

As others have mentioned, the service at location needs some fine tuning. On at least two…read moreoccasions, I was completely ignored while patiently waiting to place my order. A simple greeting would have made such a difference. Food is pretty standard and the portions are respectable. They keep it fairly clean and well stocked with forks and napkins. Parking is free and plentiful.

I wanted to eat something healthy for lunch so decided to try this place out. I wanted to try their…read morechicken salad with mango dressing that was on their menu but it was sold out so ended up making my own custom salad. It seemed like they were out of a lot items even though it was prime lunch hours. Also some of the ingredients didn't look too fresh. For example, the blueberries and shredded carrots looked old and dried up. Anyways, I decided to get jerk chicken with mixed greens and had the option to choose 4 more items (cherry tomatoes, candied pecan, hard boiled egg and bell peppers). I decided to try the honey ginger dressing. The lady making my salad was very polite but did take some time to make the salad. Also, the place is called "Tossed Together" so I thought they would toss my salad in a bowl but they just gave me salad dressing on the side in small plastic container with foil on top. Had to be careful transporting it to my office so the dressing didn't spill over and get all over the place. The salad was good, but I wouldn't say it was $12.75 good. Portion was small for the price and as I've mentioned earlier, some of the ingredients didn't look fresh. I understand this place just opened up not too long ago, so they might be still working out their kinks so I'm willing to try this place out again maybe in a month or so.

This spot was a random find. Lexington Market just got upgraded and so there are a few merchants…read moreoperating until the other vendors are done constructing. But I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this gem. The owner is funny and witty and "tossed" together a yummy chicken chipotle salad wrap. It sounds boring but it's fantastic and the ingredients are so fresh. They have a nice assortment of wraps, salads, soups and fresh pressed drinks. Definitely about to be my go to for healthy delicious food.

Adorable and quirky cafe that is 100% worth all the hype, the long waits, and the hard-to-snag…read morereservations. I visited Golden West Cafe on a Sunday afternoon with a moderately large group (7 people). We were originally hoping for a brunch reservation but could only snag a 3 PM slot -- a testament to how incredibly popular they are -- although we ended up being ready at 2 PM and called ahead to ask if they could seat us earlier. They, very graciously, were able to make space for us to come a tad earlier. The food was absolutely incredible -- it was some combination of American comfort and Mexican / Latin American, with classic Mexican items like huevos ranchos, fish tacos, and enchiladas right next to traditional American brunch selections like chicken and waffles, hot cakes, and so forth. Their menu is also remarkably vegetarian / vegan-friendly, and it features their own house-made vegan chicken! We decided to split a few items, including the zucchini brie hot cakes, fish tacos, and vegan hot honey chicken and waffles. All three were outstanding, but my favorite had to be the zucchini brie hot cakes. The cakes were remarkably soft and fluffy, and I loved the bit of sweetness from the zucchini (and maple syrup, of course), and the extra hit of rich creaminess and savoriness from the brie. It was the perfect sweet and savory combo, and it was easily one of the biggest surprises of the meal. The rest of the items were also delicious, although not quite as wowing.The fish tacos were well-fried and flavorful, and I was quite impressed by how crispy and thin their accompanying fries were. I really enjoyed the flavor of the hot honey vegan chicken and waffles, but I was, admittedly, a little bit thrown off by the texture of both. It's very possible that the waffle had just gotten a bit soggy because I ate this dish last and it wasn't quite at its peak freshness. Either way, I really enjoyed my time here, and it's 100% worth I try. I can't wait to make my way back to Hampden to sample the rest of their menu!

Golden West Cafe…read more First visit to Hampden and Golden West Cafe -- and it definitely lived up to the hype. Drinks: Baltimore Vice -- strawberry-forward with a Don Q rum float, coconut foam, and freeze-dried strawberries. Light, refreshing, and very easy to drink. Piñata Riot -- a tequila twist on a jungle bird. Slightly bitter, tropical, and well-balanced. Both cocktails were solid and worth ordering again. Food: Green Chili Burger -- while it didn't quite hit true Albuquerque green chile standards, it was still flavorful and satisfying. A strong menu option. Zucchini Brie Pancake -- the standout dish. Unexpectedly balanced between sweet and savory, rich without being too heavy, and something I'd absolutely reorder. Overall: Great first impression. The menu has a lot of variety, the cocktails are creative and well-executed, and it feels like one of those places you could keep coming back to and try something new every time. Would I go back? Absolutely.

I hadn't been to Shareef's in years so I decided to end that streak today. I use to live closer to…read moretheir westside location, but now that I've moved to this side of town it gave me a chance to try the eastside. I called in my order and it was ready for me soon as I walked in the door. I couldn't decide between a chicken wrap or salmon platter so I got them both and saved half for later. Both was a delicious as I remembered and the sauce is still like none other. I'll definitely be back.

My 3rd time here and by far the best! Great customer service by everybody on deck! Everyone was so…read morenice and friendly, and spoke even if they weren't directly assisting me. I had the pleasure of ordering something from the regular food part as well as the smoothie menu directly next door (attached). The brand continues to provide top notch food items, quality and a taste to be admired for hours. Man, the way my tastebuds are set up, you never know which location I may pop up at 4 a Shareef's fix!! Jorhe (pronounced ' Hoar Hey) definitely made the Principal's List w his routine customer service today. He was helpful from the moment I placed my telephone order throughout my in store order ensuring my wait time was minimal all while displaying a great attitude and personality. If you haven't been... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??

Had a catered lunch box from here for an orientation for my new job today. I was extremely…read moreimpressed with the freshness of the ingredients on my turkey and swiss cheese sandwich. Also some of the softest marble rye bread I've ever had. I was very happy leased. I would have like a little more of the herb mayo. But since it wasn't custom ordered for me and was just an option I could pick from off the table of boxes I can't really complain. Not everyone likes a lot of mayo on their sandwiches. I would definitely give it another try the next time I'm in the area.

The company I work for has used them in the past and we continue to cater and have food delivery…read morefrom All About Lunch. Great option for sandwich and salad lovers that do not want something heavy for lunch. They are always on time, great staff, tasty food, and have a great variety of options. We will continue to use All About Lunch for all meetings that require lunch!

Samos has been in Greektown since 1977 serving up the most delicious Greek specialties. If you have…read morenever been here for lunch or dinner, you are missing something special and something quintessential Baltimore. We popped in for an early dinner on a Saturday night, arriving a little around 4:00 PM. Our friends had already arrived. Tammy, our server, had a table for us in just a few minutes. Tammy and Joyce have been with Samos for as long as I have been coming here. They both have great personalities and are very attentive to all of their customer's needs. Samos is a BYOB with a corkage fee, which was fine for us. We started with a cup of chicken noodle soup and a bowl of avgolemono soup (their classic Greek egg-lemon-chicken soup). Both soups were prepared fresh, delicious and filling. For the main course, each couple shared the Souvlaki Platter with two skewers of steak accompanied by roasted vegetables, tzatziki, and a Greek salad with their famous house dressing, along with grilled pita wedges. One platter had potatoes and one had rice. The steaks were cooked medium and seasoned perfectly. The platters were huge and more than enough for two people. Our friends decided to share a rice pudding for dessert that was sweet and creamy. Tammy suggested that we try a Galaktoboureko that she would make for us. Oh, my goodness, we were completely blown away with this dessert. It was a delectable semolina cream custard wrapped in filo, baked, and topped with honey syrup. We are definitely going to order this again. Don't let the long name intimate you - order this dessert - your taste buds will thank you. Thank you for a wonderful dinner with great service as usual!

Wow this spot 10/10…read more Came in, was seated immediately and our server was hands down what made our experience even better. She was so helpful, gave great recommendations, and was attentive. Our meals were delicious and fulfilling. You can tell the food is well crafted. The lamb souvlaki was super tender and the gyro was one of the best that I've had in the area. The space feels like you're taking a small step into Greece. Will definitely return!

Their vegan chicken shawarma is my favorite food in Baltimore!…read more I came up for a couple days last year and had cravings for it ever since. Just moved to the area, and I was heartbroken to see it wasn't on the menu. But it's back!!! Ordered it yesterday, and *angelic singing*

I decided to stop in R House to get some food. I wanted something that was more on the fresh side…read moreso I decided to go with Koshary Corner. I can't speak on the customer service because I didn't talk to anyone. I ordered at the kiosk and they called my number and that was it. I paid $19.45 for my meal. I order a side of falafels (3) and the street bowl with beef flank, tzatziki, and mild red pepper sauce. The falafels were way too crispy. I feel like compared to other falafels I've tried these were on the hard side. Thankfully I had some tzatziki sauce to dip them in, if I didn't, they would have been a little hard to eat. The flavor was okay but the texture was not appealing. I really wanted to get beef shawarma but they were out so I opted for the beef flank. I wish I would have just gotten chicken instead. The bowl came with rice and a lettuce salad that was underneath the beef. I'm not sure if the lettuce had arugula in it as well, but the lettuce gave sort of a bitter taste which I did not care for at all. Did not taste good so I would add a lot of tzatziki sauce to it to cut down on the bitter taste. The beef was okay, nothing to rave about. I was just very underwhelmed with my food. Not sure if I would give it a try again. If so, I would definitely get something else or build my own bowl maybe. Try it for yourself and see how you like it.

We came across the truck at Great Mane brewery in Haymarket on a Friday night. The gyro platter was…read moredelicious , tender meat chunks , nicely cooked long grain rice and sauce, optional hot sauce drizzled . $14. The service was pleasant and very quick. My son had a nice cheeseburger, with fries, but I thought it was pricy @ $12 . my only negative is the ordering board lacks pricing, so it can get a touch awkward.

What a fun surprise. Came to Hysteria Taphouse and they were the food truck. I got the cheesesteak…read morebecause that's my tester food. If you do a good cheesesteak then you've sold me. And boy did they. The meat was great and thin. I can't do big chunks of meat on a cheesesteak. The bread was tasty as well. Not too much cheese and other condiments. Definitely a happy belly. Got the fries as well which had great seasoning on them. Must try something new next time. Looking forward to when they come back.