Usually so stoked to come to Cava when I'm traveling to DC but I wasn't as floored as usual today. Good thing about this new spot is that it's HUGE and doesn't have a fraction of the craziness of the Tysons location. Clean spot with lots of seating and space. Plenty of parking as it's in a big shopping area. Food was alright today. Got grains and greens with half falafel / half spicy lamb sliders. Staff was sort of carefree. Love the teas and drinks - I like to mix the green apple one with rosemary berry one. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Also here to hop on the excited-for-this-location bandwagon. The interior is spacious but the parking lot really sucks. But at least I don't have to drive out to Tysons for Cava anymore. Something about fast casual to-go bowls gets me real excited. Green and grains. Chicken and all the toppings. Watermelon and mint to sip on. Beware, the spicy add-ins are actually spicy (more than white people spicy here, y'all). Overall, totally in love with this place. 11/10 would eat every day. read more

Beyond stoked that a Cava Mezze Grill has opened in Alexandria! I'm a big fan of Cava Mezze Grill, and I usually frequent the one in Mosaic District. I absolutely love the concept, which is similar to Chipotle but with Mediterranean-style food. Start off with a base of either rice, salad, greens + grains, pita, mini pitas, or minis + soup. Then, add your proteins, dips and spreads, toppings, and finally dressing. I typically opt for a rice bowl and then pile on grilled chicken or grilled meatballs and roasted veggies, add some tzatziki sauce and roasted red pepper hummus, continue with tomatoes and onions, cucumbers, pita chips, quinoa, and lemon, and I usually do not add any additional dressing. It's a fantastic bowl of healthy and tasty ingredients. For the most part, I can never finish the whole thing, so I have leftovers for lunch the next day. I also like getting some of their drinks, the strawberry mint lime and lavender limeade being my favorites. This Cava Mezze Grill is brand new and the space is very large. It's clean and modern, and there's plenty of seats. I'm so happy to have a healthier fast food option so close to me! read more

CAVA - Cava Mezze bowl + strawberry mint lime drink - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

wonderful service, Dee was very helpful and kind!the bowls look amazing and i cannot wait to try out my bowl!! :)

I was pretty excited to see a Cava was opening up in Alexandria! This fast-casual restaurant offers build-your-own bowls of Mediterranean goodies. You start off with a base (salad, rice, pita, or grains), dips/spread, protein (falafel, grilled chicken, grilled meatballs, braised beef, spicy lamb meatballs, or braised lamb), toppings (lemon wedges, pickled onions, quinoa tabbouleh, etc.), and then dressings. I had the Greens & Grain (Romaine and the basmati rice), hummus and the Crazy Feta, grilled chicken (the chicken was a little too dry, but it was alright for me) and the falafels (these had a chlorine taste to them, so they were pushed off to the side), kalamata olives, and cucumber (these were missing from my order). I don't care much for the pita bread, but this time around, it was okay and good with the dip. The Crazy Feta is my absolute favorite (they even sell this and their other dips at Whole Foods/specialty grocery stores), as it has a nice bite from the feta cheese with a nice little kick. I've also noticed that the portion was a little more conservative than the other locations, so I'm hoping this is just an opening day issue! One thing I was really excited about was their housemade juices, as I'm a huge fan of the Mango Apple Kale; while they didn't have the Mango Apple Kale, they still had 6 varieties (Black Tea, Hibiscus Green Tea, Carrot Ginger Lemonade, Lavender Limeade, Strawberry Mint Lime, and Cardamom Apple Basil) - I had their Strawberry Mint Lime, where not much mint was tasted, but it was more like a strawberry limeade. Drinking these juices that is jampacked with fruits and vegetables make you feel slightly better about downing them like there's no tomorrow AHAHA. Recycling stations for compost, plastics, etc. are all set-up and there's plenty of seating - this place is definitely larger and more spacious than the other Cavas I've been to. Since the place is new, it is bright, clean, and super cheerful. There's also an ample amount of parking in the shared plaza lot. An option for a quick healthy-esque lunch on-the-go! +portions are way more conservative +grilled chicken +Crazy Feta +housemade juices +in the Harris Teeter/Foxchase plaza read more

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I refuse to eat at this Cava again. Every other Cava offers plenty of grain and greens so much so that I usually can eat half for lunch and half for dinner. But every time I visit the Cava on Duke Street my bowl is half empty. So the last time I was in there a couple weeks ago, I asked for a few more pieces of lettuce and another scoop of rice. I received all kinds of attitude and was promptly told it would cost extra. I swear there was like 5 pieces of lettuce and two measly tablespoons of rice--which is the cheapest thing to buy in the restaurant business. I declined the 'extra' serving and asked for the manager's card once I paid. I never did receive a card or info after waiting at the counter for 10 minutes after paying. I'll get my Cava crave fulfilled at the Kingstowne location where the bowl is always full at no additional cost. read more

This place was suggested by my coworkers for lunch. This particular location is great if you are looking for ample parking, we went around the 11am hour so it wasn't crowded, we may have beaten the lunch rush. So I decided to build my bowl, for my base chose the grains and greens(arugula and lentils and brown rice and quinoa ) for my protein I decided to do the spicy lamb meatballs, with tzatiki and for my toppings(pickeld onions, tomato and cucumber salad and crumbled feta). Really liked the lemon herb tahini dressing. All the ingredients was fresh, and l really felt satisfied after eating this bowl. Will definitely keep them in my lunch rotation read more

This was my first time eating at a Cava grill and it was exactly what I was hoping. Fresh ingredients with lots of flavorful options. They also have a fun selection of drinks - try the lavender limeade and the carrot ginger lemonade. Those were my faves. I had a bowl this time but I'm looking forward to trying their salads. I think this will be very popular over the hot summer months when a fresh, crisp salad and a refreshing drink hits the spot. read more

2 dollars overpriced and poor drinking choices. I have never seen the fountain beverages they serve. At least put some coke or Pepsi in there. Got the pita bread which was mushy in the middle and dry at the edges. The toppings were very tasty and had organic and many vegetable options for those herbivores out there. My advice: don't get the pita. read more

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Closed early pre holiday- totally understandable. BUT last I checked 7:45 is not 8.... If you want to close earlier than that go ahead nothing stopping you. But if you're open till eight and still serving people inside the restaurant and letting app orders, then you're open for me to pick up. Grabbed a salad from a local place gave them a $10 tip for being open and serving me according to the posted hours. read more

CAVA - They meant to say "closed 7:45" if you are driving and can't launch the app in time for our arbitrary deadline - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We love CAVA! And, we love the customer service here. Edwin, Tanya, Erick and the crew here are so nice and they are just fantastic!

Food was bad...very bland, soup was inedible. And my bowl wasn't even halfway full. Won't be back. read more

CAVA - Bowl was not even halfway full...and it was hardly edible. Bland at best, and I threw out the soup after two bites. - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Excellent fresh food. I've been here 3 times now and love the food. Fast food without the guilt. Will definitely be returning! Love the fact that you can pick the ingredients to make your own bowl. ***UDATE I wish someone had told me that you can get 1meat and 1 veggie added to bowl for one price. Vs..having them just ask meat and? Which I didn't catch and they added double meat, plus charge extra for veggies. read more

Fast service and friendly staff! My first time at CAVA and they were very helpful and patient with me while ordering.

In the mood for some Mediterranean food at a very reasonable price? I have to admit that I go to CAVA for my dinners when I don't feel like cooking - and that's pretty often. LOL. I love their braised lamb - both the meatballs and shredded. I haven't had any of their other meats. My fave is a bowl of supergreens, I usually pass on the rice and lentils. They have several dips/spreads and you can choose three. I like tzatziki, crazy feta and roasted red pepper hummus. Then I choose either braised lamb or spicy lamb meatballs. You can choose unlimited toppings and dressing. Oh, and if you still eat bread, they have warms pitas. read more

I'm truly shocked, I really don't like complaining as I work in the restaurant industry but I've ordered from this location 3 times and they have got my order wrong 3 times in a row! That's an elite conversion rate on mistakes read more

Great location. Super friendly staff and fast service. Super fresh food and hits the spot every time. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love Cava so much. I think I'm a connoisseur member on the app now. This location is one of my favorites and I come here for my lunch break frequently. Gerardo is the person who is always there when I'm there and is always friendly. I frequently get lunch for my coworkers and we always leave here more than satisfied read more

I am in love with CAVA, I wish they had locations in Washington State as I really miss it! It's like Chipotle but for Mediterranean cuisine. I love that they have a diverse variety of toppings that you can make a bunch of different combinations, you'll never get bored! The food at this location was always fresh and delicious! I can't wait until you spread to the PNW! Great, tasty healthy food, huge fan! read more

Think: Mediterranean Chipotle but without the E. Coli. Delicious food served out of containers along a line. The sodas were organic, and ..different. Real cane sugar cola was to die for. The falafel is wonderful, and everything tasted extremely fresh and vibrant. read more

While in the Alexandria area we stopped in here for lunch. This was during the Covid restrictions, so we couldn't stay, nor use the restrooms, only order food and take it to go. The place seemed clean and was decently stocked and prepared for the lunch rush. Service was just OK, nothing special. Prices are way too high for Cava overall, for what you get. Food tasted really good, as it always does. read more

Yes yes yes! Definitely a 5/5 stars from me! I love this place. When I first moved to DC I went to Roti a lot because there is one across from my work. When I discovered CAVA I realized that I liked this chain so much more. CAVA has so many different options food wise and are super aware of allergies and accommodating to them! Love the staff here too. read more

Honestly Dee makes it worth coming back for lunch breaks. I eat here way too much and I'll go to other Cavas in the DMV area. But a warm smile and remembering my order every time with an occasional friendly suggestion is worth so much more than five stars to me. Thanks for the awesome service and excellent food! read more

I could not finish this day without writing about the excellent service I received today in the alexandria foxchase store. Jenn was amazing! She heard me asking about vegan options and she stopped her work to personally take my order to claim my concerns of contamination. She walked slowly down the line telling me what was vegan, what was popular, and what was new/seasonal. She made me feel important, heard, and valued. As she asked, I will tell my vegan friends that CAVA is a safe option for those who are strict vegans. I'll definitely bring them back to see Jenn because she was/is so knowledgeable about veganism. She did not have to go out of her way like she did. I can't wait to see Jenn again. read more

Chicken burnt teenager serving bowls did not care to listen to choices! Also very uninterested in being at work serving the public also store not very clean without any patrons inside! read more

I just left store & honestly customer service was on point . first time coming to this location & it's pretty big , and clean . The staff were very nice & hopeful shoutout to Edwin made me feel very welcome . Definitely will be coming back read more

Very clean and my experience here was great as well. Would definitely visit this location again. Their space is socially distance friendly and the atmosphere here is just super cool and chill. My bowl for today was delicious. read more

I've been coming to this cava for a long time now and they never fail to impress me! I usually have some difficulty in some restaurants due to the fact that I am vegan but the managers here always tell me their options, especially if they have new ones available. The girls in the morning team are always so kind and attentive to any customer. I appreciate their hard work during these rough times. read more

My wife and I have been meaning to come to Cava for a while now, and we decided to finally go, and now we're wondering why we've never been before! The food is absolutely delicious and very healthy. The vegetables are very fresh, and the sauces and dressings are delicious. The homemade juices are very good too, they're not too sweet! You can put as many veggies on your salad or rice bowl as you desire. They also give fresh warm pita bread to go along with the meal, which is the perfect addition. If you've never been, think of it as a chipotle burrito bowl, except Mediterranean style, and the vegetables are a thousand times more fresh and delicious! read more

Love Cava. Jason the manager was awesome. He helped me out and made sure my order was correct. I had made a mistake with my order but he helped and had great customer service. I always come to this Cava. The employees are nice and do a great job. read more

This was my first time eating at CAVA and the food is delectable here! The staff is super sweet I did not know what to order and they were so patient and helpful. I ordered the Harissa avocado bowl (which I highly recommend.) Prior to making my bowl they asked if I had any food allergies (establishments don't do that anymore!). Best CAVA in the area(: read more

My go-to spot when i want a quick and healthy meal. Been at this location twice and the service has always been great. Make sure to try their in-house drinks! read more

YA'LL! This place is SO GOOD!! I've always wanted to try Mediterranean and since I was in the area I decided to try it out. I told the worker assisting me that I've never been before and she was so nice and helpful and so awesome!! You have the option to make a bowl or a pita and there's so many options for both paths. I wasn't a big fan of the drink options because they were kind of tart, but adding water helped a lot. The place is huge and we went around 8pm so it wasn't crowded there is also enough parking and you don't have to pay for it! Visiting Virginia and Maryland I've noticed you have to pay for parking but not here! It's great for solo, couple, family, group, and work trips! Love this place and wish they had one in my state! read more

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Portion size is severely under portioned. Brought my own food scale and it was 3oz of chicken and i ordered double chicken. Absolutely disappointing. Staff was rude- when i asked for extra tomatoes they declined saying i would even pay extra if necessary. Even though it says unlimited topics for tomatoes and olives... regional manager spends most of his time there- he serves under portioned meals as well. Avoid this location. I asked the manager for a 3rd side of chicken- the cup was more than half empty. read more

NEVER GO TO THIS LOCATION! Horrible customer service! They put about half a cup of rice in your bowl and give you a nasty attitude if you ask for more. The bowls are also now MUCH smaller than any other Cava location. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! This location should be ashamed of themselves! read more

This is the first time in Cava. I thought I will try it. Not a bad experience at all. I loved top three things about Cava. The ambience is spacious with upbeat background modern style music. I ordered the chicken bowl with a mix of roasted vegs and a mix of seasonings and toppings, ie Middle Eastern Humus, cucumber yogurt and harrisaz. Not as generous but tasted great. Did not like much the tomato soup. A bit cold and slightly with a burned smell to it. Friendly staff. Will certainly go back again and enjoy their falafel and braised lamb. read more

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Just visited this location to grab lunch with a dear friend. This was my first time at Cava and I can assure you I will be visiting my local location again. The chipotle style service is fairly quick and they give you plenty of options. I ordered a grain bowl with chicken, pico de gallo, pickled onions, tomatoes and spicy apricot dressing. My friend highly recommended the spicy apricot dressing. The chicken was tender and well seasoned (I've also been told that the meatballs are good), and the other toppings were all fresh and delicious. This location is very spacious, clean, and well lit thanks to the large windows. They have several drink options aside from the normal fountain drinks. If you're looking for a healthy, affordable casual dining experience, please- go to Cava. read more

CAVA - Grain bowl with rice, chicken, pico de gallo, pickled onions, tomatoes and spicy apricot dressing. A++++ - Mediterranean Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

By far the fanciest Cava I've ever had the pleasure of dining at! I felt kinda under-dressed last night when I showed up in a hoodie and leggings, haha. I was pretty taken aback by now clean, modern, and spacious this location was and even joked that my boyfriend and I were having an impromptu date night. Cava is one of my go-to places for weeknights when #aintnobodygottime, but I still need some nutrition. I always get their greens+grains bowl, and I was happy with my order (Supergreens, brown rice, grilled meatballs, roasted red pepper hummus, tzatziki, eggplant + red pepper, a bunch of their toppings, and the lemon tahini dressing). At other Cava locations, my meal is either a hit or a miss, so I'm hoping that this particular location stays consistent. Parking is plentiful as the establishment is located within a shopping center, so no worries there. I'm glad that I have a healthier fast food option that is relatively close to me cause #aintnobodygottime to go all the way to Mosaic during rush hour. read more

Have been coming to Cava for years. I get my bowls to go. Recently every time I come there is something wrong with one of the bowls. My husband found a tiny rock in his bowl?!!!! Almost cracked his tooth. I emailed and called customer service with a photo and they did nothing. Horrible customer service. After not eating there for months I decided to go back today. The lamb meat balls were burnt. So hard to chew. And the feta had mold on it!! Will never go back to Cava!! read more

Just tried cava for the first time not too long ago. The food is delicious! I still haven't quite figured out my particular order, but everything I've had has been great! I don't care for the pickled onion and wish they had just raw onion, but it's still good. read more