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    3.6 (423 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - hairs in my food. i asked for refund and they gave me a refund but does not change the fact that i found  HAIRS. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Make your own bowl with chicken shawarma and grilled beef - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Half a meatball- this location is CHEAP!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California
    CAVA - Kids Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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    CAVA - Build your own bowl - steak and chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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    Dogs allowed

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    Anny O.

    Never been disappointed with my cava bowl until I went to this place. Both the brown and white rice were hard! Don't know if it was undercooked or overcooked but it was not good. Long wait during school lunch hours but shouldn't be an excuse for hard rice..

    Janae P.

    Healthy and yummy! You have to figure out which sauces you like to mix with your bowl for the best experience. I didn't have meat. Instead I ordered sweet potatoes and falafels. The sweet potatoes are the best. I choose only those next time. Thier service is great. This restaurant stays packed. 1st visit: Yummy!! Their bowls taste amazing and healthy for you. I don't like brussel sprouts, but they taste great at this location. I will be back and I'll bring a friend.

    Make your own bowl with chicken shawarma and grilled beef
    Kyle H.

    This is my first time at Cava. Small, fast casual, mediterranean restaurant. Very similar to a Chipotle but for Mediterranean food. Make your own bowl or pita wrap with different types of rice, greens, meats and other toppings. There are about 5 to 6 tables inside and no outdoor seating. The entire store facade is made of glass which brings in a lot of light and gives the space an open feel. The Nice modern interior and the pop music playing in the background gives it a good vibe. The AC was turned on at a perfect temperature. The noise level was medium to loud. I got a bowl with greens as the base. For meats, i got the chicken shawarma and the grilled beef. For toppings i got 2 types of hummus, grilled corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and pickled cabbage. The bowl came with a complimentary but optional slice of greek style pita bread. They also have fountain drinks. The greens and dressing was really good. On the other hand, the meats were not tender at all, cold and dry. As i was making my bowl, i barely stuck my hand over the food bar window to remotely point at an item in order to ask my hostess what the item was. Before she would even answer my question, and as i was already retrieving my hand, she unnecessarily snapped and asked me to remove my hand. And then she rushed me through the rest of the process. I understood why but it was still unnecessary. I did not appreciate that but i kept my cool. Prices are consistent with other similar fast casual food restaurants. My bowl was a little over $17. The amount of food was just right. Not too much nor too little. Based on this experience i would probably not go back but you can try it for yourself and formulate your own opinion. It would still be a good spot for a quick lunch especially if you are vegetarian or Vegan.

    Suzanne S.

    Yes...as previous posts say...get your wallet ready. The food is tasty but not trying relinquish my right arm for some Mediterranean food. Ugh. In the words of John Travolta Faceoff....What a predicament? Thr pita chips are slap yo mama good. What's a hungry chick to do?

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    Doug B.

    We were in the mood for Mediterranean food and have never tried Cava, so I stopped by to pick up a to-go order. On a Saturday at 5:45pm, they were very busy and every table inside was occupied. The ordering line was moving pretty fast and it was only a few minutes before it was my turn to order. The two employees who prepared my order, and the cashier were all friendly and pleasant. I had the Steak + Feta pita ($16.65). When I unwrapped it, I was surprised at how large it was, which help offset the sticker shock. The pita was nice and fresh, and the feta cheese and garlic dressing definitely stood out. The portion of steak was ok, but several pieces were chewy or all gristle. I was almost going to order a side, but I'm glad I didn't since the pita was very filling on its own. I enjoyed it, but I don't know if I would order it again for almost $17. She had the Greek Salad bowl with chicken ($12.95). The salad was a good size with flavorful ingredients. They forgot to add the fiery broccoli that I requested. The salad also contains corn which was not on the online or in-store menu, so be careful if you are allergic or don't care for it. She enjoyed the salad and would order it again. It was a hot day and one of their fresh drinks sounded good, so I tried a small cucumber mint lime ($3.45). It was very refreshing with all flavors present. But it had a lot of chopped up mint in it which gave it a slight graininess, and a lot of the bits kept getting stuck between my teeth. I wouldn't order it again for such a small cup at that price. Overall, it was pretty good. Some of the items are a little on the pricey side, but the portions are pretty big. I would return once in a while, but probably not regularly.

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    Aurelia G.

    Brought my daughter to visit csuf and she said we must stop at CAVA. So glad we did. It was delicious. So many choices. Only down side was limited seating. We ended up eating next door at 5 Guys patio area.

    Andrew N.

    So glad they opened a Cava in Fullerton, so I no longer have to go down for Irvine to get it. This location has less seating than the Irvine location, but luckily we could eat at the outside tables by Five Guys. I thought the food here was good. However the steak was a bit dry

    Anna U.

    Staff is always so helpful at this location! Food is always fresh too! Downside is just rushes tend to hit location harder so the line might be a little intimidating. The team moves it pretty quickly though

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    Tamara T.

    I haven't had Cava in years and recently visited when my coworkers suggested we go for lunch. I ordered a wrap and a side of pita chips and a drink. Everything was really good, but I had no idea what I liked or didn't like so I was even thinking, should I give this place another chance? I ended up watching a TikTok that showed up in my algorithm of the best kids meal and Cava had a great one. I got a kids meal my next visit and they were right, it's the best value for your money and I didn't feel over-full after I ate it. For about eight dollars and some change I can get an entree, side, drink and another side. I figured out that I like the grilled chicken wrap with pita chips, strawberry-ade, rice and/or yogurt sauce. I also recommend the pita chips! It reminds me of really good fry bread. The service here is always great. I always get my order via the app and they have it ready by the time I get there OR they are always greeting me when I arrive and let me know my order is almost complete. This location has the worse parking situation (it shares the lot with a gym & Del Taco among other restaurants and shops) and the indoor dining area is for parties of 1 to 2 people, so don't expect to find a big table for all four or more of your friends unless it's a slow day/time. There is a restroom and it's clean. They are located on the southeast corner of State College and Chapman ave.

    Courtney T.

    I've been wanting to try Cava! Today was the day I got to try this divine meal! I get nervous ordering at places like cava and chipotle and my sister gave me words of encouragement to order and I ordered. The person helping me with my order was extremely nice and I think she noticed I had my phone ready to order! Haha you really see my nervousness. Everyone there was very sweet and nice! It was very crowded, but line was moving pretty fast. I enjoyed the food a lot and the chicken was perfectly seasoned ! I would say if you want to dine here there's limited seating! Lunar new year! So luck will be on your side for seats ! This was my order Bowl - Romaine - Saffron rice - Tzatziki - Hummus - Crazy feta - grilled chicken - Corn - Tomato + cucumber - Cucumber - Crumbled feta - Pita crisp chip - yogurt dill and garlic dressing Thank you for the experience!

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    1 year ago

    Great service! Shout out to isaiah, sergio, mary who helped me out! Love the food! Thank you so much, will definitely be coming back! :)

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    7 months ago

    Love the food, I come here all the time and always get a bowl, the service is great and the workers are nice

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    THIS PLACE IS THE BEST! love all the options. Everyone always strives to be better. Great service overall and Keira was the best!!!! 10/10!!

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    There's one staff here that is rude thats why i barely come here. It looks like she doesn't want to be there at all

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    Maya and the whole staff were great. Great customer service and everything seemed fresh

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    Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Beef Gyro

    Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge

    4.1(940 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Literally saw the sign while walking and I have no regrets!…read more First off, the ambience is beautiful. The dim lighting and candles are super romantic. I got a seat with a bit of sunlight coming in from the window and that felt like the perfect touch. Avery is so kind. She immediately mentioned the Soup of the Day and the blend for the herb water and I knew I had to get both! They rotate both out every single day depending on what they have on hand, which is a great indicator that they source their ingredients fresh. The soup was puréed eggplant with a coconut milk or cream base and it was the creamiest eggplant dish I'd ever had in my life. Very smooth, no seeds. I didn't even know eggplant could get to that consistency. It's a beautiful soup and I would come back just for that. Arabic tea was not as strong as I'd had in other restaurants but for a nice dining place like this, I think it's good that it wasn't so bitter. Maybe it's also because I dunked a whole packet of honey in mine beforehand Beef stew was great. There were only a few beef chunks but if you're a fan of the vegetable you're choosing (I love zucchini so that worked out well for me), then it's a perfect portion for one. I can't believe I've just been passing this gem behind for so long! Will definitely come back with some company next time around.

    The food was great. Fun, low-key atmosphere and the staff treated us like kings. Thank you for a…read morewonderful evening!

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    Olive Pit Grill -  Brea - Feta fries

    Olive Pit Grill - Brea

    4.1(952 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area indefinitely my favorite Greek restaurant. I…read morehave a tendency to always order the same thing. Here my go to is usually the lamb Jairo or the lamb chops but lately I've been trying to try different things. I am happy I chose to do this as I have found items that I have loved that I just hadn't tried. I had this year tuna one day and it was really good. It was perfectly cooked and it had a good sauce but the one item that I was honestly surprised was the half roasted chicken. I tend not to order chicken at restaurants because I am worried that the chicken will be dry, but that was definitely not the case here. The chicken was really good and I will definitely get it again. My boyfriend tried it and he wanted to switch dishes, but I absolutely did not allow him to. The chicken was just very juicy and tender. For the sides, I used to always get hummus, but I didn't know that they had an eggplant dip similar to baba ghanoush. Now that I have tried it, it is my go to. You can really taste a roasted eggplant in there and the texture is similar to hummus. My other go to side are the artichoke hearts because they are so big they are roasted and it's a good portion. Overall this remains to be one of my favorite restaurants in the area and I will be back.

    Extremely disappointed with the service we received at Olive Pit. The manager working the lunch…read moreshift today was incredibly rude and made us feel completely unwelcome... I was in utter disbelief at her behavior! While we were still sitting in our booth socializing with an out of town guest after our meal, she came over and asked if we needed anything else, only to immediately tell us we had to leave because "someone was waiting" for the booth. The strange part was that the restaurant was practically empty, with multiple open tables and booths available both inside and outside. Instead of handling the situation professionally, we felt rushed out for no reason. Customer service and basic hospitality clearly were not a priority here. It felt unnecessary and honestly pretty rude, especially after we had just spent money there and were simply enjoying time with family/friends. Hospitality goes beyond serving food, and the way this situation was handled left a bad impression. Unfortunately, because of the manager's attitude, we won't be rushing back any time soon when we are usually regulars.

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    Panini Kabob Grill

    Panini Kabob Grill

    3.9(615 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Grab-and-go

    Great service, friendly environment and delicious food, what more can you ask for?…read more We got the falafel platter appetizer, solid first course and definitely shareable with 4+ people. The pesto was preferred over the Bolognese. The Mediterranean salad was tastier than the Caesar. The meat lovers is a good option if you're indecisive. This place can accommodate a large party (6+) but it may be a bit snug. Parking can be tough since it's a popular plaza.

    I usually love Panini Grill and count on them for consistent food and service, but my first visit…read moreto the Brea location today was a total mess. My friend and I had lunch on the patio and waited a solid 30 minutes just to get water. The service was painfully slow and careless; tables around us were left uncleaned, and when our food arrived, we had no utensils. After asking the food runner and waiting around while our meals got cold, my friend finally had to get up and track down silverware herself. When the waiter finally acknowledged us, he literally threw the utensils onto the table. Then, when we asked for extra napkins, he actually put his hand up to block us and just walked away. I was so shocked by the blatant rudeness that I called for the manager. While the manager apologized and gave us a free dessert, a sweet treat doesn't fix a total lack of professionalism. If employees hate being there that much, they shouldn't be working in hospitality! Management is also to blame by keeping them employed. When reading some of the other reviews, seems like service is really lacking here and the waiters have major attitude problems. The food is always great, but this type of behavior and level of disrespect makes me never want to come back. I will take my money elsewhere.

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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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