Want something that's quick but won't make you feel like crap? Cava has quickly risen to being one of my favorite chain restaurants, in part because it just feels like a good, healthy meal that won't break the bank. To save a little extra money, the kid's pita meal is often plenty of food. You get a pita filled with protein of your choice, along with grains and a few toppings. As for me, I got a bowl with falafel, greens, cucumber, corn, feta cheese, and with red pepper and regular hummus to dip. This is my go-to order and it hasn't let me down yet. I'd also recommend getting the pita chips if you'd like; they're perfectly crunchy with addictive seasoning sprinkled on top. This location (downtown Birmingham) is clean and the workers are quick. It's also right across from Publix, so it's a great place to refuel before getting your groceries. read more

This place gives me a lot of mixed feelings. I love that it's a healthier option and it doesn't make you feel stuffed after eating but the portion sizes are so small. Especially if you order delivery like DoorDash. I can't tell you how many times they have forgotten things. The chicken & salmon taste good but you just need more. The greens are usually fresh. The blueberry lemonade was very tart and not sweet at all. Overall I believe if they gave you more food it would be better. The inside of the store is very clean I will say. read more

Okay Cava! Today we DoorDash holiday lunch and you were the coveted choice. We ordered 3 grain bowls with 2 kid meals, 1 steak and 1 chicken. I got the grain bowl with grilled chicken, saffron rice, hummus , crazy feta, pickled onion, tomato and cucumber shredded romaine with Greek and balsamic vinaigrette! Yummy! My only disappointment is this kid size brownie for 4 dollars' SMH. That thing needs to be FREE when you purchase over 20.00. Considered it!! Y'all already know, I'm satisfied, so I will be back. read more

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1st and only time. I was very disappointed with the taste. The food was not hot. Had I tasted it before making it home, I would have asked for a refund. Worst 5 minute food run. read more

Fresh food, friendly and located right next to a free public parking deck. I tried the new spicy lamb + avocado. It was delicious! I also tried the cucumber mint lime drink and loved it! I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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My bestie and I visited here on our way to an event. I've been hooked ever since. I love the different healthy options available and that you can fully customize your experience. It would help to browse the menu before going so you don't hold up the line during busier times. I think in this day I opted for a veggie bowl. But I've also had the chicken grain and green bowl as well as the falafel and all were great. The pita chips are a must try! They are so addictive! I also love the free parking deck and the digital drive-through on those days when I just want to grab and go. read more

CAVA - Greens + Grains Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I tried Cava for the first time during lunchtime. The lady who prepared my bowl seemed to be having a bad day and had a not so friendly attitude. I chose to ignore her. Also, there was a fly in the food prep area. Despite those 2 issues, I enjoyed the food and will be back. I forgot to take a pic. read more

The food was okay. Customer service was robotic and not friendly. The food was overpriced, $40 for two bowls and two drinks. I can get much better food for less. read more

Closes early idk why I have to drive to a store if I cannot reliably predict when they're open during listed business hours. read more

CAVA - Arbitrarily closing an hour early - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I work at the hospital downtown and Cava is a favorite lunch time spot. It's a great short walk from the hospital and easy to order online and pick up. The food is good and fresh. I like to build my own greens and grain bowl and add in all the toppings. I do prefer the Homewood location over this one, but this is a great work day lunch. read more

This past weekend I picked up dinner from Cava on 20th street in bham! Cava is one my favorite fast casual spots to visit. I prioritize a lot of things when it comes to food. Does the restaurant have whole fresh ingredients, what type of oils do they use to cook, and the customer service. Cava meets those expectations. I have never had a bad experience with ordering in-person or on the mobile app. The food is always excellent and nutritious. I don't feel bloated after eating. They also have a good selection of homemade beverages; my favorite is the cucumber mint. My go to order is the kid's meal, it comes with your choice of meat, a grain, and two toppings! All for about $7, drink included! As a college student affordability is priority, especially when it comes to late dinners. They also use biodegradable utensils and their takeout bags are recyclable. Cava is home to healthcare workers, college students, families visiting loved one in the hospital, entrepreneurs, etc. It embodies what Birmingham is all about, community! read more

CAVA - The Chicken + Rice bowl, plated! - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cava is the perfect place to eat when you are in a rush, but want a healthy alternative! They have many options ranging from bowls to wraps. You can also customize your food to your own liking! They have many protein options including vegan options as well. I like to get cava when I have had a busy day and don't feel like cooking. I prefer it over other fast food places because it has nutrients and protein sources that I could not get at any other fast food restaurant. Our country has a surplus of fast food options that aren't the healthiest. While Cava is a perfect option to satisfy your hunger while also maintaining your diet. They also have fun drinks like a blueberry lavender lemonade that convinces me to eat there in all! I also love their premade bowls, but sometimes like to make my own. Cava is overall the best option for a filling meal that is within my budget and diet! read more

Finally got the chance to try Cava last night and it was very well worth the wait! I'm a Mediterranean food lover & this is right up my alley! Everything was fresh fast friendly service the server took his time with me after I told him I was a newbie I was able to test the sauces & I went with the yogurt dill & Greek vinaigrette BOMB!! I chose the steak as my protein & it was very tender but lacked flavor so I think I'll go with the chicken next time I highly recommend this place I will definitely be back to try other options & flavors! Cava is an immediate YES for me! read more

CAVA - Build your own bowl greens & grains Steak is the protein - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Ordered through DoorDash ! Found something black in bowl. Called the store . Managers Jamiyah and Jessica were of no help! Brought the bowl back into store they did not want to give a refund or make a new bowl. Argued back and forth . Jessica would rather flirt in the back and give no resolutions Jamiyah stared blank in the distance with a stank look on her face would not recommend. read more

CAVA - The item found is on the fork ! What is that ? Worst experience and customer service EVERRRRRRRRR! - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I have been to this location many times. It is conveniently located not far from campus and the food fills you up but does not make you feel icky after. I usually get a rice and spinach bowl with a lot a veggies and some hummus. When I am not feeling like eating any meats, the veggies still fill me up and is equally delicious. It is not too pricey to get a bowl, and the service is always great. I have never felt rushed by the employees, even when it is very busy. This location has indoor and outdoor seating which are both great to eat at. I prefer to eat outside when the weather is good, but the inside of the resturant is great and is not a bad option. One of my favorite places to get take-out from as well as the food travels well and if I want it for later, it does not taste bad. read more

I started seeing Cava locations pop up a lot recently in Birmingham. When I saw this one within a mile of both my house and my work, I knew we were going to be seeing each other a lot! Healthy, crave-able food is my weakness! I already love a Mediterranean food, so think of this as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle. You choose whether you want a wrap (burrito) or a bowl then add your protein, veggies, and all those yummy toppings! I chose to order the Lemon Chicken bowl. It was tough considering I wanted to try almost every bowl they offered here! I added on all my yummy toppings, most of which are free except for avocado and extra servings. It was so fresh! I also discovered how much I liked pickled lentils! It's a filling meal and was about $11. Not too shabby. Pita is free too, so make sure you ask for some! I'm ready to make Cava a go to place for when I want something fast, casual, and healthy! read more

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The food was great. It has a nice full variety of different salad toppings the meat is nice in kinder that tops the salad and all the veggies great drink selection and somewhat of nice customer service. read more

The restaurant I chose for my review is CAVA, I chose CAVA because it is a mediterranean restaurant. I love mediterranean food because it is very healthy, my order from cava was lettuce, rice, chicken, tzatziki sauce, cucumber, avocado and onions. It has carbs, proteins and vegetables in it, which makes the food a good balance. CAVA is one of the healthiest food spots to eat in the US. The food quality also really good, the vegetables and the meat are always fresh when I go there to eat, and a bonus is that the place is always clean, and the employee are very nice. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Cava is a fast casual restaurant that I frequent often. My experience this day was great and the service was quick and efficient. I built my own bowl and piled it high with fresh ingredients. I would recommend any of their options, but the falafel, garlic sauce, fiery broccoli, and eggplant dip are some of my favorite toppings. There is always enough seating at this location and the restaurant is clean. Cava also offers a plethora of drink options as well as a couple sides. In my opinion, Cava is on the more expensive end of the fast food/fast casual spectrum. However, it is worth it for the convenience and healthiness of the options. Overall, I will be eating here again! read more

CAVA - Build your own falafel bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Tried Cava for the first time! The staff was very helpful. They answered all of my questions. There is one Chef Recipe vegetarian bowl, Lentil Avacado. Everything tastes fresh. The flavors mix well. If the ingredients in the chef recipes don't sound amazing to you, you can make your own bowl. Think Chipotle but Mediterranean. You can also build a pita instead of a bowl. For those of us that would like to just drive through to grab our food, there's a drive thru. Just order ahead and pick it up at the window. I'll be back! read more

CAVA - Lentil Avocado Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My salad was delicious and freshly prepared. So often salads appear to be packaged hours in advance but cost an arm and a leg. Which is why we weight more than others. Anyway it was delicious and had just the ingredients I requested. I hadn't visited before but liked the setup. Will return soon. read more

I only found Cava the last week I was in Birmingham. I had my food to go for lunch twice. My first meal the the Greek salad with chicken, it was fresh and I really enjoyed it. My second meal was a pita wrap, I can't remember the exact name something with honey chicken. It was spicy but not hot, very delicious and huge. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I have always loved Cava since the first time I tried it. It is a great way to get your veggies in when going out to eat because it can be hard to get certain food groups in when it comes to fast food. It is also a great option for vegans or vegetarians. I am neither vegan nor vegetarian, so I always get a Cava bowl with braised lamb or chicken. Also, if you want to add more protein without eating meat, you can ask for a base of lentils instead of rice which tastes great. I have to say my favorite part is the fried pita chips. They pair with the bowl so well. Every time I go, even if there is a line, the workers always move fast and get you in and out. If you want to save a little money, you can always get the kid's pita meal as well. I sometimes get that if I am trying to keep my calories on the meal low. Its great because you can kind of get the key things you like in the bowl but for much cheaper. read more

great food, beautiful ambience but service is not that great when i went to pick the online order. they have the best pita chips. highly recommended read more

I have been trying to get more vegetables in my diet, which can be tough on days that I am super busy and do not have time to cook. CAVA, offers a solution to that. On my recent stop at CAVA, I got a brown rice and lentil grain bowl with tatziki, harissa, chicken, tons of veggies, and yogurt dill sauce. My favorite thing was that I could ask for extra vegetables at no extra charge. And the bowl was also so large that it lasted for 2 meals. It's nice that fast casual spots like CAVA make healthy eating super convenient! My only complaint is that bowls can be really salty, but the veggies and all the fiber kind of balance it out in my opinion. The location of this CAVA location is also very convenient, as it is very close to a number of apartment complexes and UAB facilities. It's especially nice for UAB employees, who may grow tired of the cafeteria, Panera, and Chick-fil-A (the only options within the hospital). read more

I recently discovered that I have dietary restrictions to keep a medical condition in check. I cannot have dairy, gluten, or added sugars. I came to Cava and was able to find something that I can eat and feel good about eating. I used the app and they have a way to sort for allergens so that it alerts you to things that are in the food. You can set it up on your account in the app. It is really cool. I love the greens and grains bowl! I have eaten it several times and mix it up with the ingredients and have never been disappointed! read more

I ordered cava for dinner over the weekend and I would get it over and over again! I placed an online order through their app and it was so easy and fast and was very organized! They had several pick up times you could choose from and all the nearby locations. I chose take-out and they made sure I had silverware, napkins and etc. It was a very bright environment with music playing and their drink section was amazing with different flavors and types. It was also a very clean environment and the staff were incredibly nice. The line was never too long and it always moved quick as well. The vegetables and meat looked fresh which was amazing. The tables and floors were spotless and it was located in the perfect area with Publix, Panda Express, chipotle, and Starbucks nearby. It was very refreshing and made me overall feel good about my well-being. Overall I had a great experience and I would go over and over again! read more

Ordered thru uber eats, and my meal was exactly what I asked for. I had the Crispy falafel pita with pita chips, a blueberry lavender lemondade, and an salted chocolate oat cookie. read more

My coworker introduced me to this restaurant. The food is fresh and tasty. You get good portions for your money. I got a build your own bowl with super greens as a base and I did have a little of the wild brown rice added. The hot and spicy dip was delicious. Also, the lamb meatballs and braised lamb is delicious. The staff are nice. There is seating to eat inside the restaurant or outside. I recommend this spot for a twist to Mediterranean type bowls or pita meals. read more

food is always amazing, butttt why the **** is it so dam cold in the building!!! its colder than antarctica!!! i cant even enjoy my food

I visited CAVA on a Tuesday night at around 8 pm, and it was not busy at all! The service was also very quick and efficient. I ordered the vegan option of the falafel crunch bowl and a blueberry lavender lemonade. The meal was very good and the lemonade is one of my new favorites! The only thing I feel like could be improved is more falafel in the bowl, but I understand this differs from location to location. I will definitely repeat this order in the near future. The restaurant was clean and well lit and parking was very accessible. read more

Worst customer service I ever experienced . Good food but the people work there needs a better training on dealing with customers

Man oh man! I can honestly say TikTok did not lie. This was my first time trying Cava and they did not disappoint. Great customer service, was willing to let me taste test something i was interested in but scared to put in my bowl, and very patient. They are also generous with portions. 10/10 read more

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Here is more cost-effective, the service is also particularly good also very quickly, the food is also fresh, I like to eat mutton meatballs, others how to say is not as good as their own to taste to know, I personally highly recommend read more

Came here based on the review saying they were open, and hours posted via Yelp. They were not open.

Online ordered at 5pm ish. Went to puck up order scheduled for 6:30. Didn't leave until 7:15p Everyone was pleasant and working hard just at a very slow and chill pace for the amount of ppl in line. Which by the way was at the door continuously while I was waiting. The food was amazing but will be waiting quite awhile until the newness dies down. read more

CAVA got me in a chokehold! I eat here every week & get the same Harissa bowl.. I've tried other bowls but the Harissa is consistently good every time & tops everything for me. I'm never disappointed with this bowl. I've tried making my own bowl with just the regular chicken to cut cost but it was not the same. read more

Excellent lentil avocado salad and mint cucumber juice was terrific! Great happy servers, clean tables too! read more

Newer establishment to this side of town but very yummy. It's like a Mediterranean Chipotle. They also make some in house drinks that are delicious, esp the cucumber kind one. I've visited the downtown location, 280 location and the Homewood one. I enjoy the downtown and 280 the best, the Homewood one was honestly kind of dirty and it took away from the experience. Overall the food is yummy, fresh and it's a go -to lunch spot for me read more

Can't go wrong for the cost and convenience. Food is delicious and can be healthy here. Service is super quick and I like the preorder availability. It's my go to when I need something quick and light read more