Recently tried the new-ish CAVA in HB, and if you're a fan of the build-your-own bowl concept, this place delivers. They offer a few preset bowls, but I'm definitely more of a build it my way person...basically trying to pile the bowl as high as possible with all my favorites. The bowls aren't cheap, but there are a ton of ingredients and flavors to work with, so if you pick wisely you'll end up with something pretty tasty. I went with half steak and half honey chicken, which was a great combo. The steak had nice flavor, and the honey chicken added just a touch of sweetness. The hardest part is always choosing sauces. I grabbed the green sauce, which looked great, and tried to get the orange one too--but they were running low so I only got a couple squirts. Slight sauce disappointment... but still good. I also added the crispies, which gave the bowl a little crunch. Between the textures and flavors you get sweet, savory, a little tangy--lots going on in a good way. The portion was big enough that I actually had some leftovers for the next day, which held up well. Overall, a solid spot if you like the make-your-own bowl places. Lots of flavors, clean restaurant, and a fun way to mix things up depending on your mood. read more

CAVA - My way - "me-bowl" 1/2 steak, 1/2 honey chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I really want to like this place because the food is actually very good. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are great, and it's one of my favorite fast-casual spots when everything is done right. Unfortunately, the service at this location has been consistently disappointing. The staff often seems uninterested or disengaged, and it feels like customer service isn't much of a priority. I've also noticed that the portions can be inconsistent. Unless you're paying close attention, it sometimes feels like they're skimping on the serving sizes, which is frustrating considering the price. To top it off, my interactions with the manager haven't been very welcoming. I left feeling like my concerns weren't taken seriously. I genuinely hope this location improves because the food deserves better service. With friendlier staff, more consistent portions, and better management, this place could easily be one of the best around. read more

Service is so slow Something needs the food is so so Just awful This place is so bad read more

The food was great but definitely won't be returning again to this location. I came here for the first time with friends who had been here before, and unfortunately the experience was not great. Right away we noticed the girl at the cashier did not seem happy to be there at all. I understand it was later in the evening and people get tired, but her attitude made it seem like she was bothered anytime someone asked her for anything. We arrived around 9:00 pm and decided to dine in. While we were sitting there, we heard what we believe was the manager (a white woman with a facial piercing) telling multiple customers who came to pick up orders that their order had already been picked up. This happened at least four different times while we were there. After the third time, I even asked the employee if they had really had several orders taken, because that seemed strange, and he agreed that it was with a smile. Then the manager said it was the same order each time, which didn't make sense because different people kept coming in asking for it. I also heard her say "call HIM, I'll talk to him," and later she said "call HER, I'll talk to her," so it clearly wasn't the same person. It honestly felt like the staff just didn't want to be working anymore. When we got there at 9, they were already cleaning up and putting things away, which made it seem like they were trying to close early even though customers were still coming in. What bothered me the most was that this kept happening and the employees even seemed to laugh about it afterward. It gave the impression that this is something they do often, and that the manager allows it. The owner needs to evaluate its employees and correct this because clearly you can have way more business. Very disappointing experience for a first visit. read more

If you're craving healthy food that you can build your own bowl of, CAVA is the place for you. I wasn't a huge fan of what I got, but it could be because my options didn't mesh well together. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Not sure what's going on at this Cava but the food seems to taste too salty now and most of the time the grilled veggies are too burnt to consume. Spoons used to be available but now it seems to always be out or hidden. Drink and tables are often dirty even when it's not too busy. Also, some servers are a bit stingy with the amount of items they put in the bowls. I'd like a full bowl. Therefore, I have decreased visits here, from a couple of times a week to maybe once or twice a month. At least the music is ok, outdoor seating available, and plenty of parking. read more

CAVA - Bowl with sauces & free pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Got there around 8pm and it was pretty busy and the servers seemed kind of rushed and impatient, but overall the food was good as always, and I appreciate the free pita read more

CAVA - Chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This location is spotty. Food is amazing but most of the servers barely give any portion size. And forget about the mobile orders. Portion size is pathetic, I got broccoli for a side and got 2 shriveled up pieces. Makes me actually hate the experience. This location needs better servers read more

I've been to many Cava restaurants regularly ie Westwood, LA 17th Street, Costa Mesa Manhattan, NY. It's one of my favorite lunch restaurants but this one on Adams needs some help. There's always few too many ligaments in the chicken. The super greens have long pieces broccoli stems, huge slices of Brussels sprouts and cabbage. They don't have as many choices of vegetables to scoop into your salad bowl. If you ask for a little lentils and rice they hardly give you any salad. Onetime they said it was one or the other when I first went there. I've been to this Adams location at least 7 times and I'm always disappointed. Unfortunately it's the closest location. Maybe after they read this they'll make some changes read more

Love CAVA so much!! The hype for this place did not disappoint as there is so so much options. I love their food so much and love the different protein options. Drinks were also good and service was impeccable. The atmosphere was very solid with glass windows everywhere. The place looks fairly neat and organized. Will be going here again. read more

Upon entry, this Cava is clean, spacious, and super fast. There's plenty of parking. When I went, I was the only one to order but the worker who helped me was so speedy. I kept having to ask her to go back so I can get a little more since their scoops are so small. I love Cava and their ingredients are super fresh. Cava is my go-to when I want a quick lunch or something that feels healthy. Just sad since I noticed they're barely generous with their portions. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My partner and I recently heard about this Cava opening on Adams. I've never tried CAVA before since we don't have one in Santa Barbara but I was thoroughly impressed! The recently renovated the space and looks clean. The service was great since it was easily to pick up all of our orders and make any requests if needed. I got the garlicky chicken bowl with all of the free fixings while my partner got another bowl. It was very tasty, paired with their sauces and arugula, and their free side of pita. Overall, a great experience! read more

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The juice they sell is seriously so good. I heard they make all the juice in house. The service is also very nice. Wish i can leave some tip for the servers. read more

This is the best Kava around , the staff there is why it is so good , and they have really good drinks and rice

Ordered online and went to pick up. Food was ready and we decided to eat in. Everything was so easy. read more

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Chipotle goes Mediterranean. Bowls, wraps, plates. Huge amount of choices should satisfy whatever you're craving. We came here recently and decided to go the "make your own" route. Choose a base (grains, greens, both), choose a main (various meats), choose toppings (they're all good), dips, and a dressing. Excellent. Fresh and portion size is hearty. And the food quality is solid, healthy. They also have preconceived bowls to choose from. Indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is friendly and helpful. I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This is a brand new location for Cava. I went to check it out because it is my favorite fast food restaurant on the East coast. The locations here on the West coast are hit or miss. I think this location has potential once they work out the training for the staff and they get used to the fast pace. The lines were long when I was there but was happy that the portion sizes were good. They fill your bowl to the top here unlike other locations. Everything tastes just as good as I remembered. You can choose 3 dips out of 6-7 choices, you have a choice of protein (chicken is always fantastic) and the unlimited toppings. I always get all of them as they are all good. The salads taste fresh and crunchy. I don't even need the dressing with all the flavor from everything else. My only complaint is the lentils were very undercooked and thought I was chomping on sand at one point. This is in a busy plaza so it might take some time to find parking. But other than that, the food is just as good as the other locations! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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I came by this new location and picked up 2 bowls. 1/2 chicken and 1/2 steaks. Food 3/5 the rice was not cooked. The steak was a little dried. The chicken was good. Lemonade 5/5 very very good. Service 5/5 they are very helpful and friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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The serving size at this location is half a bowl which is not standard for Cava. Don't waste your money here.

I would like to say this was the best Cava experience i have to date. I've eaten at long beach, la habra, Fullerton (close second). Although tonight's soft opening was comped, I would totally come back for the same experience again as a paid customer Staff were super nice and the GM was going around checking if everything was okay. I belive her name was Devonne, my memory isn't the best. She was welcoming and offered us those harissa chips. I gotta tell you, skip the pita chips and get these instead. The only downside to the experience was the 30 minutes to wait for the beef. (But I just got chicken instead) and the strawberry lemonade was our for refills. Overall, a 5 star first time experience at this location. Terrific food , terrific staff. There's a small patio and parking is in the shared lot with stater brothers. Love they kept the table clean after every patron. read more

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I went to Cava for the first time Wednesday night around 10pm close to closing. This review is mostly about the service we received that night. The lady helping us was extremely helpful and guided us through the bowl making process with tips, her favorites, and customer favorites. It was the best experience and I was very happy the selections we made. The bowl was full of fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Hats off to the service that night! They staff was getting ready for closing and we ordered to go so no comment on the ambiance. But again, the lady who helped us was so pleasant and did not make us rush through our order. She was efficient in her explanations yet thorough! The bowl tasted great was exactly what I wanted to at night. read more

Forgot how great this place was. ________________________ Top 3's: - Fresh ingredients - Fast and friendly staff - Endless bowl options Low 3's: - Sauce calories add up quick - Limited indoor seating - Packed during prime time Overall: 4.7 Ambiance: 4.6 | Service: 4.6 | Value: 4.9 ________________________ This place feels clean and open. They have a cool garage-style door that they roll up in the summer that gives it an airy vie. Staff more fast here and keep the line flowing. My go-to bowl: splendid greens, saffron basmati rice, grilled chicken, all the free toppings, tzatziki, traditional hummus, roasted eggplants, lemon herb tahini, and Greek vinaigrette. The flavors are very savory and fresh here. Drinks are self-serve near the pickup station, perfect for tangy finish. A bowl is as cheap as 13 dollars too. So thats that... 10/10, I'm coming back to here forsure. read more

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I love eating CAVA, but this is challenging: Online Ordering: why does it take 30 minutes to do what chipotle can do in 5? The app tells you that your order can be ready in 15 minutes, then you get a text message that adds on an additional 15 minutes to your order time. I hope that the app in the future can adjust accordingly to level set waiting times OR they pick up the pace. This has happened a handful of times. Glad there is a CAVA location in Huntington Beach. Hopefully, things can pick up in the future! read more

I came to this location for a late lunch. Thank god I eat slowly because I almost got a full bite of PLASTIC SHRED. Please tell me what these are doing in my bowl. I cannot trust this location anymore due to the lack of quality control. read more

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CAVA is one of my favorite spots for a quick healthyish lunch or dinner. The braised lamb is always my go to and it never disappoints. I usually build a mixed greens salad bowl, and it comes out fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling heavy. It is quick, easy, and consistent, which is exactly what you want from a fast casual spot. A reliable option when you want something healthier but still really good. read more

CAVA - Order station - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Bit into my food and damn near thought I broke a tooth! This cava is always missing something different every time I go there (real life examples: avocado, pita crisps, pita chips, harissa chicken, and/or lemon herb tahini). The staff is kind and the rest of the meal is good, so I usually don't mind and keep coming back. But today, the one day that didn't have anything missing, they gave us the hardest brown rice ever. One hard kernel is fine every once in a while. Mistakes happen. But every bite filled with them? What a waste of money and food, because it was inedible. I really hope they step up their game because this used to be a favorite place of mine. read more

CAVA - Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Fresh little party of flavor in your mouth. I came in for a quick bite to eat after hesitating if I should give this place a try again. A few years ago, I tried, and mistakenly got harissa chicken and it was so hot that I couldn't enjoy my food. This time around, I knew it to stay away from the hot chicken and to go with the grilled option and everything was great. The server who helped me with my bowl was so kind and patient and helped me navigate all the different options to put in my bowl. The drinks were delicious and not too sweet which I appreciate because I'm watching my sugar intake. Overall, this is a solid place if you're looking for delicious Mediterranean flavors on the go. read more

I placed an online pickup order for two bowls and mine was completely messed up. One order was a grains bowl with steak, potatoes, and saffron basmati rice, and the other was a grains + greens bowl with romaine lettuce, brown rice, grilled chicken, and harissa honey chicken. However, I was given two grains bowls with steak and saffron basmati rice. I've had CAVA before, but this was my first time at this location and it is surely the worst experience I've had. I'm not sure how you can mess up the main ingredients in an order when you have the order ticket in front of you, but here we are. I won't be wasting my money coming here ever again, and I would highly recommend no one else does either. read more

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First time here at Cava!! Staff were great, friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! The manager Devonna was very welcoming and asked how our food was. The ambiance was warm and inviting. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to returning. read more

Came in on a semi-busy night. There was 3 workers working the counter. Food was great as always, however, service needs improvement. Firstly, the first worker who took care of my bowl seemed new. Not a problem, but he was non-verbal and unwelcoming. The manager Luna, I'm assuming, came over to exchange some words with him and ended the conversation with "don't waste time". I wouldn't like to work in an environment where my manager embarrassingly corrects me in front of multiple costumers. My friend and I exchanged looks as we sympathized for the employee. After, luna took care of my bowl. As seen in the pictures below, my items don't even come near the midline of the bowl. Compared to my friends, hers seemed like the expectation. Luna just seemed to carelessly throw everything on my bowl. Cashier was nice. Compared to the other workers he seemed to be way friendlier. read more

CAVA - My build my own bowl. - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Now I understand why this location has horrible reviews when Cava is soo good. This location (out of the 3 local ones in OC) is the saltiest and their portions are way smaller than the other locations. I barely got any greens for my base and had to ask 2x to get more. They don't give much on the dressing either and when I asked for more, the girl serving me seemed super irate by it. Not great service nor food quality here. Go to Costa Mesa or Irvine if you want the best version of Cava! read more

Ordered delivery from this location since it was the closest one to my work, but this one gave the smallest portion in comparison to Norwalk and Costa Mesa - the food still tasted great and was fresh but was honestly like 2/3rd of what I get at the other locations also ordered double fire roasted corn but got less than what my single scoop was at the other locations? oh well i guess read more

I like Cava but I do not like this location! The manager is so rude! Get a new manager and have them be able to treat customers appropriately. He seemed as if coming into this location was a chore for him. read more

Really good Mediterranean food. You choose what you want in your bowl and everything is fresh. It's a little pricey but worth it for what you get. The pita-chips are amazing but a little salty. The sauces are really good and they have a nice variety of fresh drinking options that is not soda..great lemonades that are different from the usual. I personally love the lavender lemonade. I feel healthy after eating a meal at Cava read more

some guy with a yellow beanie and a tattoo kept scoffing at me everytime i chose things to put in my bowl. I thought toppings such as corn was unlimited but he said "you only get one." as a minority in this area, i felt super targeted and uncomfortable. read more

CAVA - the racist bad attitude worker - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

(This review is mostly for the food) Service is always quick and food is not too expensive (~$13 for a bowl). There is plenty of seating inside and outside as well as parking. However, I've found myself enjoying other Mediterranean places much more than this one, as I found the food lacking flavor. I would eat somewhere else if I wanted good Mediterranean food. read more

Tried CAVA for the first time at this newest location and I loved it! Placed an online order for pickup- very fast and ready on time. Cute inside so definitely want to dine in next time. Loved the bowl I got and the ability to customize it so much. Extremely flavorful and filling without being too heavy. Only thing I wouldn't buy again was the brownie (very tiny). But excited to go again to try more wraps and bowl combos! read more

CAVA - Custom bowl- love the crispy pita chips - Mediterranean Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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First time guest of a friend who comes often. I built my own bowl and was impressed by the helpful staff and very good way to taste many Mediterranean food. The price was reasonable, especially for the portions. I will return and bring others. read more

Grand opening rush was a mad house. Im still giving 5 stars as I know its an awesome place but currently its a lil chaotic. YAY!! We got a Cava next to our house. Parking is odd right now, lot of lil patches of open spots. Look around because there is plenty. People before us dragging but and folks behind us running us down, it will be nice when the pace mellows and you can really see all the good stuff they have. They were also running out of stuff fast (again opening rush) We took our daughter that had never been, I know it was frustrating for her because they wanted to move the line and get the orders, but they were on you before you could see the descriptions or hear what was being said. At the end it got super rushed. Everyone was nice but you could tell they got slammed and still needed to get a system going. I was trying to get my app regoing, and needed a new password, never did get it to reset to earn points but I suspect everyone in front of me was doing the same. I think ordering online might be a good work around for the future until it all settles. Over all Im happy this place is here and trust it will smooth out fast, look forward to making it a regular dinner spot. read more

Delicious healthy food!! Mellow ambience so happy to have a cava local to our family now!