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    CAVA

    3.7 (602 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Gambit H.

    This is located in the USC village. I had to park on the street and walk back. When I came in around 6pm they were out of the steak. They said 15-20 minute wait. It ended up being a 35 minute wait. This was my first visit to Cava and I did not enjoy the meal. The saffron basmati rice was dry and hard. I also ordered the lentils which was fine. I ordered the chicken and some veggies for the topping. I plan to try Cava again sometime. The staff making my order was super helpful and nice.

    Kids meal!!! With extra "chips"
    Leslie W.

    Absolutely love CAVA and the taste. Kids meal is affordable and filling, also came with a drink. Although it did greatly upset my stomach as I have a sensitive gut. Unsure if it was the hummus or the mixed greens/tomatoes. So just a heads up for anyone who has sensitive GI systems. Otherwise, restaurant was clean and friendly service.

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    Suzanne Z.

    Super upset. I ordered a pre-configured CAVA bowl (lamb meatball) for $18. They had to substitute the lamb for something else. And the avocado was included in the preconfigured bowl. Yet my bowl cost $23! I complained At the cash register. And he dropped it from $25 to $23. Not right. I would have further complained but there was a long line behind me. NOTE: I rarely give any place a 1 star or even 2 star. ... still upset!

    Bowls & wrap
    Tvisha G.

    This was my first time trying Cava. I've heard a lot of great things, so I decided to check it out. We grabbed a couple of bowls and a wrap to share as a family. Mediterranean isn't my favorite cuisine, but I still enjoyed the food, and I liked the build-your-own bowl concept. It wasn't too crowded when we went, so service was good, and we were able to find a table outside to enjoy our meal.

    Emi G.

    Cava Poem Cava is probably the healthiest food at the Village A nice meal to eat out on the village lawn chairs / benches Very crowded during lunch and dinner hours A line forms out the ass

    Found a hair
    Sandy E.

    I love Cava, but unfortunately I found a hair! Very disappointed!! Wish restaurant would handle food with safety and hygiene. Use hair nets and gloves should be a must!!

    Build your own Grains Bowl
    Celeste D.

    Food and portion is good that why I rate with 3 stars. But customer service is terrible. I went in and there was only 2 ppl ahead of me not busy. It took forever for them to get me to checkout. They were so distracted and talking among each other. They would pause from building my bowl to talk. I had to literally say "excuse me" and get the guys attention so he can continue my bowl. Paying was fast but didn't get a receipt and the cashier left I had to call him over so he can print it.

    Hair in my food
    Jing G.

    Super gross! I found a hair in my bowl! When I went there ordering food, people working there had bad attitude... What's worse, I got over charged for something i did not order. I wouldn't even have got a refund if I didn't ask for the receipt and looked closely! The person tried to argue with me and didn't even apologize until the manager fixed it for me. Usually I like the food at Cava, but I will not go back to this location!!! I recommend you all go to a different location.

    Dips
    Benjamin R.

    CAVA is better than CHIPOTLE !!! I'm on the cava grind and it's so addicting. I highly recommend trying this place out a couple times to figure out your go to bowl. Tzatziki and red pepper hummus are my go to dips!

    Ashley L.

    Love CAVA! It is a go-to whenever I am traveling since I do not have one back home. Service was fast and easy, and the portions were generous. I had heard this location can get busy, but on the Saturday morning I visited it was quiet. Delicious and healthy food that never disappoints.

    Falafel salad with no pita chips :(
    Vanessa J.

    I really have enjoyed cava and have been able to visit a few different locations and have orders delivered to my office with no problems. However, my recent visit to cava at the USC village was not so pleasant. The line was long, but I was free that day so I waited patiently and took my time deciding what I wanted to order. When I got to the front, I was ready to order the falafel bowl and figured it would be a simple order and ordered it as is on the menu. The employees on the assembly line were moving quickly, trying to get the line to move as fast as possible, which I understood, but I noticed that as the gentleman was quickly making my bowl he missed a few key ingredients so when my bowl arrive to the middle person for the dressing, I let them know that my bowl was missing the feta cheese and the corn that I had asked, and the pita chip on top. The young woman was annoyed and did a side roll with her eyes and was very annoyed that I was asking for these items. I understand the person before was supposed to have completed this task, but they disappeared when I wanted to bring it up then as she was reaching for the pita chips, there were no more so I said I could wait. I get to the register and the young man at the register said well it's gonna be a while and I said it's OK. I can wait. I'll wait on the side. There were a lot of people waiting on the side so I figured it would get done, but unfortunately what ended up happening was as the minutes ticked and passed. I continued to be ignored. I noticed the pita chips were pretty much done after about 10 minutes and that people in the line we're getting their chips, but I still didn't have mine and when I tried to interrupt the gentleman at the register, he was so overloaded with orders that he continued to ignore me so after about 15 minutes I left. Overall, I didn't think that it made sense for them to ask me to wait if they were not going to eventually get back to me. Also it probably would've just been easier for them to give me an extra pita or large pita chips or some sort of complementary item given that they felt that they could not produce what was needed for the salad that I paid for. Overall, I love the salads, but the customer service at this site felt poor, unprofessional, and unwelcoming.

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    1 month ago

    Super nice service- fast and friendly. Food was delicious! Easy to understand menu. Liked the customization of meals

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    Fresh healthy food. Fast service and clean interior. I absolutely love this place for a quick delicious lunch

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    2 months ago

    Ordered for delivery and it looked great until I tried the chicken... EXTREMELY SALTY. Unable to finish my bowl and had to throw it away :(

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    Is this open to usc students only?

    Is the fountain drink refillable while dining in?

    Yes!

    Do you validate parking? Thank you!

    Yes they validate parking

    What are the summer hours?

    Hi Laura - Our hours are 10:45am-10pm year-round. Thanks!

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    Bavel - Baked Alaska

    Bavel

    4.4(3k reviews)
    3.2 miArts District, Downtown
    $$$

    Thank god Bavel does not disappoint. I've been meaning to come back ever since I had that AMAZING…read moreduck at Bavel. I see why I love this place so much after watching the Odyssey too hahah the little lotus they served with the duck MUST be the lotus Charlize Theron has been feeding Matt Damon! That aside, this time we ordered the Fried Quail and the lamb manti. Both are just eye-opening delicious. It's fatty it's juicy and it's delicate. I do not want the food to run out, and it's much like the odyssey, hours later, I woke up to a different day and i still think about how insanely delicious they are! Different server this time, but still the and level of hospitality. Always checking in on us, bringing new utensils and recommending menus. It feels like we are the guests at a well run family dinner party. Loved the cocktails too. Nava and Semir are both excellent but maybe the former has a little too much ice. Loved their subtly. Definitely pricy, but I'd say it's on par with many of the Michelin starred place I've tried! Highly recommended for special occasions!

    Overall an amazing experience. Our friends rave about this place all the time so I'm glad we got to…read moretry it Duck hummus - I love duck but I was worried this would taste too game-ey. It was actually very subtle and so creamy. Romano bean tempura - does it count as a vegetable if it's fried? Flavor was good, texture was surprisingly good. Also toddler approved! Grilled prawns - well cooked! I don't usually like Harissa but I didn't find it over powering. I HATE when shrimp is overcooked but this was just right. Chicken Tangine - this was probably my least favorite. It was tasty but it didn't have any of the complex flavor profiles the other dishes did Lamb Neck - hands down the best dish. So tender, well flavored, and I liked the accompaniments even more. I would've preferred the l pita come on the side vs soaked in sauce but I'm just grasping at straws at this point.

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    Open Sesame - Chicken Tawook plate. So good!

    Open Sesame

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    5.2 miFairfax
    $$

    We just got home from dinner here and my wife and I loved it. The food was absolutely top notch. We…read morestarted with the potatoes in garlic sauce and an order of the haroumi and watermelon. What a great kick off! As for our mains, we both ordered a variation of the combo plates. I had the chicken tawook and beef. The Mrs. had the chicken and lamb. All good. Based on the food alone, we would recommend this place to anyone with a beating heart and more importantly, a mouth. This is quality food at a quality price. The atmosphere? Really great. It's a little dark and twinkly inside which sets a nice tone. There is cool artwork adorning every piece of wall, the place is very easy on the eyes...including the restrooms. Very clean. Our sever, didn't catch his name, but what a nice dude. Was super helpful without being "too much" he should teach a server class. He's pretty much who you want taking care of your table. He knew the menu well and made great suggestions. It was actually refreshing. We will come back, most likely with the family. Our waiter told us that they can accommodate larger groups which is great. I recently ate food at Saffy's and I didn't enjoy it one bit. The servings there are too small, too pretentious and too overpriced. Open Sesame is the exact opposite and that's why it rules. A wonderful experience in Beverly Boulevard.

    How Do I Start This Rationally ? Atmosphere Is A 5/5. Service Is 5/5. Food was 2.5/5. I Will…read moreExplain. If You A Charging $145 For A Group Platter, Then Everything Must Me PERFECT ! The Chicken Shawarma Was Inedible Because Is Was Obviously Dry And Lying Around For The Next Customer. The Beef Was Good. The Beef Shawarma Was AMAZING ! Probably The Best Thing. On The Menu. Tabouli Was Great. $260 With Tip Divided By Three Is Too Expensive For My First Experience Here. I Told The Manager That They Shouldn't Have Served The Chicken Shawarma If It Was Dry. Anyways.

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    Panini Kabob Grill

    Panini Kabob Grill

    4.1(2k reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Grab-and-go

    Okay hi guys , the food was really good as well as the service i got seated right as i walked in …read more every nice interior as well , our waiter was also a nice person don't remember his name but he was very helpful with translating . the food was bussin like 10/10 . your gonna get your moneys worth

    Man, Panini Kabob Grill just never disappoints. Every time I come here, I'm reminded why it's one…read moreof my favorite Mediterranean spots. There are so many different kebabs to choose from, and I've yet to have one that wasn't delicious. My personal favorites are the steak and the chicken--both are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite. One thing you absolutely cannot skip is the edamame hummus. I had never even heard of edamame hummus before coming here, and now I can't believe I went so long without trying it. It was smooth, fresh, and full of flavor while putting such a unique twist on traditional hummus. It's one of those dishes that completely changes your expectations and has you thinking about it long after you've left the restaurant. On top of the amazing food, the service was outstanding. Everyone made us feel genuinely welcome, and the atmosphere was warm, relaxing, and perfect whether you're grabbing a casual lunch or having dinner with friends or family. The menu is packed with so many dishes that I still want to try, which just gives me another reason to keep coming back. Panini Kabob Grill continues to deliver an incredible experience, and I can't recommend it enough.

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    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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