First-timer to CAVA and it was delicious! Made my own Greens & Grains bowl with:…read more* Choose 1 greens: power greens * Choose 1 grain: black lentils * Choose up to 3 dips + sauces: roasted eggplant, tzatziki, and red pepper hummus * Choose 1-2 mains: falafels (delicious!) * As many toppings: fiery broccoli, fire-roasted corn, pickled onions, salt-brined pickles, tomato + cucumber, and sumac slaw * Choose up to 2 dressings: balsamic date vinaigrette (a little sweeter than a standard vinaigrette, but not too sweet) Smaller portions of each item, but the final result was delicious and I didn't feel overly stuffed. Just right. The Tangerine Aleppo drink was refreshing with a tiny peppery kick. It was busy for dinner on Friday and it seems people were waiting a bit for their to-go orders but they did a good job of keeping the line inside moving. We were making 3 different bowls and there was a misunderstanding on the main. They added steak to the wrong bowl and remade it for me which is very much appreciated. A good number of tables inside that could work for small or bigger groups. There was also a small patio with outside seating,

I thought this was all very tasty. My only issue was that portions and prices are both a bit high…read more I wish they had a 'senior' meal. I got a basic bowl and it was literally two full meals for me, and I had just finished playing tennis for 2 hours and was hungry! It's a great way to get quick and tasty Mediterranean food. It's a good concept, and I was pleased they had suggested or curated dishes--- sometimes it is hard to know how to COMBINE all the different meats/sauces/veggies, etc. So that was nice. For a casual fast-place, its very tasty...but give me a senior meal!

I went here the other night with some girlfriends to catch up and have a nice dinner together at a…read morenew spot. We were sat at a cute booth which felt fun and intimate. Our server Carrie immediately greeted us and clocked our girls night and offered to take pictures for us "before the table gets messy and the tea gets spilled" felt like she immediately bonded with us which made the night even more fun. We each got flights, she helped us pick out the ones that we each would like when we were confused on what to expect, as a couple of us like sweet drinks and one of the girls doesn't drink alcohol. But they also do non alcoholic flights which is really sweet for everyone to be included! We ordered a bunch of food to share and not a single one disappointed, Carrie was also really helpful with that because we'd never really been to a Mediterranean place before! We left feeling full, well caught up with each other, and maybe a little tipsy. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to taste and try things! A girls night for the books.

Fantastic service and great food. The tomato and burrata salad could have used a pinch of salt but…read moreeverything else was on point! We had the flaming cheese appetizer (ask for more bread) and my husband had the braised short ribs. It was all so good. The butterscotch pecan bread pudding was the best I've ever had (and I consider myself a connoisseur of bread pudding). We were very early for the evening meal and loved the little private booth where we ate!

Delish food. Good people with great food-simple menu with falafel, schwarma, and gyro. Reasonably…read morepriced and very filling. Very genuine spices and flavors.

I was interested in the plant-based shawarma plate here and I really liked it! I'm not sure what…read morethe "meat" was based on, but it had a good tender texture and was very flavorful (I got the spicy version). The hummus and tahini sauce were also both delicious. Big portions of everything on the plate, but it seemed like too much tahini relative to everything else. They gave so much tahini that I couldn't use it all on the plate, but it was nice to have some leftover to take home. I didn't think to add anything when I ordered, but if I could do it over again I'd add the side of fresh lettuce and tomatoes because I felt like the plate really needed some vegetables. I really appreciated the inclusive environment. Even though I showed up 10 minutes before they closed, the staff were welcoming.

We ordered the Greek salad with added Street Gyro as our protein for $7 more. Titi the cashier and…read moreserver is very knowledgeable and friendly. I asked her to add extra salad toppings on our salads. We were surprised to see our salad bowls when she served them on our table. It was bountifully fresh and deliciously appetizing. ^_^ Thank you again guys for your superb service and sensational Greek cuisine. We'll certainly be coming back for more. Aloha!

The location for this stop was perfect traveling between Knoxville and Rocky Top. The food was so…read moregood we stopped twice in the same three day trip! Place your order at the front, take a number, pick a table, and your delicious food will be out shortly! I hear the sweet tea was top notch, also, if you're in to that sort of thing. The booth was comfortable and the decor was attractive as well, the pictures on the walls were lovely.

Amazing Chef / Owner - AVI ZENATTI If there was a 7 star…read moreoption, I would gladly give it and it would be GENUINE 7 star rating. Not only was the restaurant service great but the Owner / Chef AVI came to our table where 6 of us were seated for Dinner and spent time talking to us. When I told him we would love family style and some Vegeterian choices since 3 of our group were vegetarians so we will let you decide what to serve. First came the Vegeterian food - all very good but the Tomato Salad , Falafel and Shakshuka were outstanding which is an understatement. We are not big eaters but AVI insisted we try his selections and HE WAS PERSONALLY COOKING FOR US ! The next was Chicken Kebob platter really unbelievably tasty and we told them to stop since we were full but Avi's hospitality knew no bounds. The Fish ( Cod) melted in your mouth as did the LAMB CHOPS - I love eating out but have not experienced Mediterrean cuisine that good. Go try this place and you will truly enjoy the food. Thank you AVI ZENATTI

Wish there were half stars to give this 4.5! Especially loved the babaganoush-- best I have ever…read morehad-- , the pickled vegetables, and the Israeli salad from the mezze. The seasonal salad was a 5! Simple but perfectly dressed. Lovely mint tea. Very light, refreshing dinner. Waiter was incredibly kind as well. Won't hesitate to return!

Always so fresh and delicious and staff is always the sweetest!!! I got my meal with chicken, corn,…read morebroccoli, a lot of goodies. My favorite thing is their crazy feta, it's to die for!!

I cannot tell you how much I've eaten here since I found out about it because I'd be embarrassed…read more Yes I cook but Cava is literally INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! Maddie gave incredible customer service as all employees are just fabulous. I'm always greeted with smiles! My absolute favorite is the spicy lamb but be careful you'll never go elsewhere!

Cairo's is amazing! The food is delicious and uses locally farmed meats and veggies. The food takes…read morea bit to come out but when it does it's fantastic! The Sultan meal and shesh kebab are two of my favorites. The belly dancing is great and kicks off the busy period on the weekend. Music can be loud but the atmosphere is friendly and the other customers are friendly. If you're new to Knoxville I highly recommend it. The hookahs are tasty. I'd recommend Peach Cooler or watermelon and mint. You can even mix your own flavors. Check it out. You won't regret it :-)

I personally came for the hookah and it was very mediocre. Flavor wasn't great and the drag was…read morehard. I didn't try the food so I won't comment. The seats weren't very comfortable ether. They had the theme I suppose. Service was good it was extremely slow so they were checking up frequently.

One of the reasons I missed living in Knoxville was going here! My go to's are the gyro or falafel…read moresandwich or platter. It's always consistently good. I really loved the mix of veggies in the falafel sandwich. The fries are also surprisingly really tasty! The staff is always friendly here as well. It's very positive vibes there and it shows in the food.

All of the food was solid, but the falafel really stood out. The staff was incredibly friendly, and…read moreit was great to see a local business thats so invested in the community. I would also say that if you want it spicy, ask for extra spicy sauce as the default spice level was pretty mild.

On our first visit, they were closed, so when we gave it a second shot months later we were happy…read moreto see they were open. It's a little hard to find, and navigation apps are going to give you two different options that both make no sense, but persevere...it's worth it! The menu didn't note which items were or could be vegan and gluten free, but I knew Mediterranean food had a high likelihood of having both. I asked for options that would work for me and ended up with a plate of falafel, grape leaves, hummus and cucumber salad. The couple working were extremely helpful and the food came out quick. You order at a window and wait for your food. It looks like there could be an area for sitting inside where stuff is stored now - maybe that was fallout of the past three years. If they used to have seating, hope it returns someday! The food! It was delicious and filling and very high quality. Whenever I'm in the area, I will make it a point to stop in.

Very unassuming spot with tasty food and limited hours (thus, why it took us so long to get over…read morehere). We are big fans of Naf Naf and Yassin's and needed some yummy options closer to home in Oak Ridge. While I honestly still prefer the other options I listed above a bit more, this is a solid offering and I love supporting hyper-local mom and pop spots. Also, the service was good and the food came out fast and fresh. We ordered a lamb plate and a gyro plate (this wasn't on the menu, but they offer it), and some pita chips to go with the hummus. We loved that the plates come with a good-sized portion of salad and had a ton of meat on top of a bed of rice. Note that there are no salad additions like feta, olives, onions, or peppers like many Mediterranean salad varieties come with. The salad was flavorful and well-dressed in a greek dressing with cucumbers and tomatoes.The lamb was tender and flavorful and the gyro was sliced thin but not as much flavor as we have had elsewhere in Knox. The pita chips are heavily seasoned and very thin and crispy. I don't think we would order them again because there was nothing to dip them in. We also split a samosa, which was thin and lacking flavor, if we are being honest. It had a thin layer of mushy potato and a few green peas with no notable seasoning inside and the dough tasted more like a flakey breakfast pastry than a fried maida flour dough. Personal preference, as I know many people like the phyllo dough variety. This is the one item I would not recommend. The rice we hardly ate any of. It was well-cooked but no real flavor or sauce to make it worth the calories...and that's coming from a carb- connoisseur. ;-) There was a tiny little container with each plate that I guess was hummus? We thought it was tzatziki sauce because it was so runny. It tasted good but there was no way we could dip the chips in it. We ended up pouring it over the meat, which was yummy! We will try falafels and chicken shawarma wraps next time and have feta at home to sprinkle on our salads.