I love cava, I eat it several times a month. This was my first time at this location and I was heavily disappointed.. I went to wash my hands in their restroom before eating my meal since I had been touching high touch surfaces before I came to eat. The restroom did not have any soap!!!! I asked an employee if they had more soap and she told me that they did not and they had ran out earlier in the day.... You mean to tell me all of the employees have been working for HOURS with no hand soap???? Disgusting. Unfortunately I found this out after I had already ordered my food and paid or else I would have flat out left. I went next door to chipotle to wash my hands. I was even more disappointed when I ate my meal later only to find severely undercooked meatballs. Cava Jersey city, please do better..... read more

No plastic spoons really. Employees were rude no quality service. Charging 18$ and giving you twice and food with stingy hands. Not recommend to anyone. read more

Today was the first time I tried Cava and boy was I satisfied. I had the Lentil & Avocado Bowl, it was amazing. It's healthy and satisfying. I ordered curb side pick up and the staff was prompt to bring out my food. read more

Food was tasty but the staff (except the nice cashier) were rude. I understand it's late and you're looking forward to the end of shift, but still customer service shouldn't suffer (we came in an hour and a half before close). Maybe the day shift people are more polite read more

I love getting CAVA for lunch whenever I need to go into the office. The online ordering is convenient and speedy. My food is always ready by the pick up time and prepared as I ordered. During times of COVID, there is little to no interaction, which is safe for both customers and employees. read more

Love the pita chips and the hot honey harissa. I wish there were closer locations. It's definitely worth the drive every time

Excellent new place in Jersey city. Fresh food and quick. 4/5 stars due to the inability for the app to interface well with the store. Hopefully this will improve over time. Recommend. Updated- app is fixed. Great place in Paulus Hook for healthy clean eating. read more

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Great portions! Love the lemon bowl and how you get to choose however many add-ons you want

I absolutely love this place. The line appears a bit daunting if you arrive around lunch time but the line moves very quickly. They have lots of employees working the line and can help you figure out all of the options. I have gone twice to get the same meal: a bowl of splendid greens, spicy lamb meatballs, crazy feta, tzatziki, pickled onions, feta, cucumber, cabbage slaw, and lemon herb tahini. And don't forget the pita. The flavor is amazing and robust. You will not regret eating here. Parking is a bit hard but try the side blocks. It's worth a visit. read more

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE LEAVING! Second time my order was incorrect. Staff looks very unfriendly and just throwing your food to the side. They don't care what is going on :( I love CAVA, but I won't be ordering from there again. read more

I generally really like Cava; however, today I refused to order after observing how unsanitary the staff was. I also wonder if I'll ever come back to this location. Specifically, one of the workers dropped all the lids on the floor. He proceeded to pick them up and use them to cover the to-go orders. He also failed to change his gloves after picking up debris from the floor. I hope management sees this review and addresses the issue with the staff because I'd like to come back since the food is always tasty. read more

This is fantastic. I could eat here everyday. Awesome staff too. Lines are long but they move and a bit pricy but the quality is top notch. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I do not understand the hype about this place at all. The food is just okay. The toppings get so watery and soggy. I tried twice for different proteins and toppings to give it a fair chance. Not good at all. Also, the service at this place is absolutely the worst!!! The employees were so rude! I went to the restaurant at non-busy hours and they were very rude and unhappy. I recommend getting your Mediterranean food elsewhere. The food trucks nearby are so much better! read more

We order from here all the time but I'm beyond ticked off with this location. Last time I ordered a salad bowl and it came with no salad at all. Just some chicken and toppings. Today we got a 2 very long strands of hair within the first 2 bites. SO DISGUSTING. Not only did it ruin dinner but I actually threw up. read more

Very good Mediterranean food bowl. Excellent fountain drinks. Even though there was a long line, it went very quickly and the staff was great! I did the power greens, black lentil, spicy lamb, tatziki,cucumbers, tomato, pickled onion, mint, lemon, yogurt dill dressing with feta!! YUm! I think I added a year to my life from eating healthy!! read more

Dishonest management & staff. I have been going here for several months and have not asked for receipts. In the past couple of weeks I was given a receipt without asking and noticed I was charged for extra items I did not order on 2 separate occasions. Staff issued a credit, but left me concerned about all other times I did not ask for a receipt. I do like the food, but will not be coming back if this happens again. read more

Horrisble service, staff stoped cooking in-between to take a personal call and by the time she came back food was cold. She did not bother to heat up. Quality of the food and test is ok not that great, try instead a street vendor!! read more

The staff was knowledgeable and friendly . It was my very first visit to Cava and I definitely was a pleasurable experience . I will be back very soon . Thank you especially to Sandra, who was patient with me and answered all my questions . read more

You can't go wrong with anything you get at Cava! Something new that I tried and really enjoyed is adding the pita chips in the wrap -- adds a nice crunch! read more

I LOVE this place! I find myself craving it now. Lots of options to make a vegetarian or vegan meal. I like to build a salad or half and half bowl (greens & grains). The falafel is super tasty with chunky chickpeas and the perfect fried outside. The harissa adds a lovely, make my nose run, heat. I love all the toppings. Always fresh and delicious. My only criticism is that sometimes the roasted veggies are a bit too black for me. read more

mobile ordered and expected to pick my food up there. got to the restaurant and then waited an additional hour and still nothing. didnt even bother cancelling my order and got right on out of there. staff seemed nice and all but struggle with getting things done read more

Food was delicious. My friend got the Greens + Grain bowl. A lot of veggie options...the 'Crazy Feta' and 'Roasted Red Pepper Hummus' is delish. read more

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No point to online order via the app if they still make u wait for another 30mins, even though u get there on time. They keep giving instant order to the customers who ordered onsite instead of filling the online order placed 30 mins ago. What is the point of ordering ahead! I questioned their order and the e answer is "feel free to cancel" and this is 3/10/2022 , 8:30pm. I hope the management re-train the staff whoever is on that shift! read more

Had the lamb meatballs. The food was just ok. Too much of a mix of things. Probably should have kept my bowl simple. I will try again in the future read more

WOW! I'd walked by Cava several times but never thought to stop by. I figured it was one those trendy New York restaurants. Boy, do I regret thinking that. I went today for the first time and was amazed! I started out with the Greens and Grains bowl, which was my choice of greens and whatever grains. I chose the super greens and brown rice. I then added tzatziki, hummus, and roasted red pepper hummer. I'd recommend getting a piece of pita bread for your dips. I wanted to try the spicy lamb meatballs (they just brought them out fresh!) and the chicken, so I was able to get half and half for my protein. I added some pickled onions, cucumber, feta, chips, and yogurt dill to top it off. It was filling and delicious. Pro Tip - I'd recommend downloading the app beforehand, because it can be a bit overwheling choosing the large number of options on the line. read more

This place is a scam .. if you order delivery their portions are half the size .. they skim on the protein .. and for what they charge .. total rip off .. I ordered 4 times through Uber eats and it just gets worse ! read more

Great food, clean place and the service was excellent! I would go here every day if I could, you do not understand how healthy healthy can be until you go here... The people were so sweet and the service is amazing, I was in and out in less than two minutes and I have been there multiple times in the last month! Go anytime you can this place should be a five star for anything they're doing and everything there serving! read more

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You just have to try this place. It was so good, that if I ordered this a a restaurant I would be very pleased. First the staff was soo nice in helping me navigate the options and making recommendations. There were so many yummy things in my bowl that every bite was like a adventurous surprise. They amount of food served was incredible! Sooo much I couldn't finish. I also like the drink options, I had the lemonade with mint, super delicious. read more

CAVA - My delish vegetarian bowl and watermelon lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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With the pandemic, I visit my office in downtown Jersey City a few times a month. Every time I visit, I can always rely on Cava for a fresh and delicious meal. Upon entering, there is hand sanitizer available. There are 6 feet markings in the floor when waiting in line. The staff are wearing masks and gloves. Service is always super fast and friendly and I'm out the door within 5 minutes. Cava is my go to in downtown JC and they have never disappointed. I've visited this Cava at least 3-4 times a month. read more

Reliably good, fresh food and friendly service. Would have given them a five star if they didnt have 2 out of 3 employees on their phones, while there was a line of 3 people. read more

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING!!! They have reasonable prices for great fresh food! Their "make your own pitas" and "make your own salad" were both delicious. Their wide variety of drinks and food options make this a great place to eat from. read more

CAVA - Make your own bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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On Wednesday, June 7th around 730pm I order extra chicken and 1 order of meatballs. When I got to the cashier I don't know her name but some girl with very messy hair and a hat on with a tattoo on her left arm. She kept saying I ordered extra meatballs. I ordered 1 order of meatballs meaning NOT extra. I'm just saying please better train your staff it was very confusing . read more

Can't go wrong with CAVA! Glad they have an outlet in Jersey City - I had been missing it since WFH started. Ordered a grain bowl that tasted delicious, ingredients were fresh and it was a wholesome meal. Wouldn't give 5 stars as the food was a bit cold by the time the delivery arrived. Would love to continue ordering! read more

Just went yesterday for the first time!! And wow!! got the greens and grains bowl- brown rice , chicken, lettuce, tomato with cucumber , and tomatoes with red onions. Along with pita and hummus on the side. Their hummus was good and their pita bread wasnt bad just wish it had flavor- if their pita bread had olive oil & garlic or just some flavor it would've tasted way better. But on to the best part!! The bowl!! So delicious omg. Ordered a bowl for myself and afer my friend tried it she couldn't stop eating!! It's that good. Their chicken is moist and with great flavor , wish they would put a bit more though:( but still so great!!! I also really loved their tomato and onion salad, it tastes so fresh and yummy. This really is like a mediterranean version of chipotle and I definitely recommend for anyone looking for some delicious healthyish food in the area :)) Will 100% be coming back. read more

This is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Jersey City. Their food is fresh, healthy, tasty and consistent. We love their build your own bowls with the grilled meatball option. Price is also a great value for the quality of ingredients. Love Cava!! read more

The food here is very delicious and really it is healthy. This place is like a Mediterranean Chipotle The people are respectful and different choices of Fountain drinks. I would highly recommended for people who are looking for a quick and healthy food to eat in the area. read more

This used to be my go-to place... until i received this as my meal. Be careful when you pick dressings or liquid add-ons. They like to drench your food if you ask for it on the side or not. I couldn't even eat it. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

LOVED the food. everything always tastes so fresh and light. For my first time there I was pleasantly surprised with the staff and how welcoming and positive they all seemed to be! Luis in particular had outstanding customer service. But in general the staff was super friendly. Will definitely be coming back . read more

Food is always fresh and tasty! Luis and team were amazing, and friendly!

Not knowing what to get Luis came to the rescue his suggestion and patience was just what I needed! Food was amazing!