The one star is for this locations employees, their attitude and how stingy they are compared to other cava locations. The employees do not say hi, how are you, welcome etc. when scooping everything they are very stingy the level out the scoops of everything and as the pour it into your bowl they purposly have some drop out. I had to ask multiple times for more veggies and the employee looked so bothered and annoyed. At the el segundo location they were so welcoming and not stingy and even offered me a free drink since they don't offer healthcare worker discounts. At this UsC village Iocation when I asked for the free drink since the el segundo location offered when asked the employee got very rude and said "who told you that and what does the employeee look like". Also the cucumber mint drink at this location is watered down. If you want a good cava experience where employees smile, don't skimp out and make you the customer not feel like a burden I highly recommend the El segundo location and avoid this USC village location. read more

I want to shout out Hailee, she deserves a raise for her EXCELLENT, KIND, and ABOVE AND BEYOND customer service! Every time I have interacted with her she us so helpful! Thank you Hailee, I will be back and tell others because of you! :)) read more

*Pre-COVID review* Cava is one of my go-to restaurants at USC. The concept reminds me of a Chipotle version, but Mediterranean. Their grain bowl with harissa spread, tzatziki, crazy feta, and falafel or grilled chicken as my choice of protein is my go-to meal. There is an array of vegetable toppings you can choose from, which I usually opt for onions, feta, and cucumber. They also offer a side of pita bread if you'd like. I recommend the garlic dressing and yogurt dill for the sauce that is drizzled on top. It can get busy, especially during lunch time and the line can sometimes be outside the door. Staff is friendly and service is quick, so you won't be waiting for too long. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

One hour till closing and they had none of their dips or toppings . At that point why even stay open . I love cava and all other locations are really far so when I'm craving it I come here but the quality is always inconsistent . read more

This is a delicious and healthy option. This is a casual fast food option with many choices. You can start with a salad mix, brown or white rice, lentils, or mix it up. Your bowl comes with a free pita bread. You can choose up to three scoops of hummus, eggplant, or tzaziki. Next choose a protein option followed by various side toppings such as olives, tomatoes, etc. lastly you can choose a sauce such as lemon herb or green harissa. They have many unique drink options which are thirst quenching. This place is amazing and filling. Depending on the time you go, the line may be short or long. Come give it a try for a healthy alternative. read more

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I have such a love/hate relationship with this CAVA location. The staff is nice, for the most part, but they are unorganized and I have realized now that ordering on the app does not work for this location. I work nearby and I don't have time to wait in long lines, so the app comes in handy. But not when they mess up most of the time and the last time I tried ordering through the app, I ended up coming early because my coworker just dropped me off out front to pick up my order. I was early but patiently waited until 1:15pm when my order was scheduled for pick up. I got the attention of the girl making the to go orders, at exactly 1:15, to let her know I was there and she could just hand me my bowl was she was done assembling it. She got my name and told me she had 15 more bowls to make before me! What?! I had been there since 1:03pm waiting for 1:15 and you mean to tell me it won't be ready until 1:30 or so?! Nah! Today I ordered a bowl and it was perfect because I ordered it there and watched them do it. Don't get sloppy CAVA! It's not a good look. read more

CAVA - Chicken/Meatball bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ahh how am I just discovering CAVA now. Basically a Mediterranean Chipotle with the classic options: grain bowl, salad, pita, etc. You pick your protein, sauce, vegetables, and toppings just like at Chipotle. The portions are huge and will definitely fill you up. They have various side toppings and I wish they would label these so it would be easier to identify what each was, but if you're not a picky eater, I would just recommend getting everything. All the flavors mix well together. Gets pretty packed during lunch rush read more

First time stepping into a cava probably the last time I'm coming to this location. From beginning to ordering the salad and rice all the way to the transaction the people here were assholes. They gave attitude and roll their eyes when asking simple questions about menu. Someone in the line actually recommended the Pasadena location and she said that their staff on that location are actually nice and treat their customers better read more

CAVA's food is always on point, fresh and the prices are reasonable. I'm always on the look out for good Mediterranean food and I'm very happy I stumbled onto this spot. José, Jonathan, Karina and Jessica were professional and always helpful. read more

My husband introduced me to CAVA as we're both currently trying to lose weight. It's nice to enjoy a healthy meal without sacrificing taste. The CAVA Team + location at the USC Village is our favorite! read more

my friend, janel, and i woke up bright and early to go on a mission to usc. we were going to pick up our friend, mason, and meet his newly official girlfriend, olivia! we were pretty excited because we hadn't seen him in a while AND we were going to bring them to a going away party later that night. we were a little nervous that it would be awkward with olivia, since we didn't really know that much about her/ what she would be like. but once we actually met up and saw each other, it turned out really well!!!! she's SO NICE and she seems like an awesome match for him!! anyways, cava was cool. the food tasted really yum! and the drinks/ juices were SOOOO FUN AND GOOD!!! they had such fun flavors! the only thing was that they only provided paper straws. i understand saving the turtles and attempting to be sustainable, however, they gave me A FULLY PLASTIC CUP AHDJOAIDIAJKSJSK WHAT IN THE FUCKING HYPOCRITE SHIT IS THIS?!!?! if they gave me a paper cup and paper straw, i would be completely fine and happy!!!! but NOoOoOoOoOooo!!! i had to deal with the weak ass paper straw :( they only do performative sustainability for aesthetics the customer service was decent. they did seem a little impatient with me when i was ordering. it was prolly because i was a noob and had never gone there before, so i understand! but jeeeeeez they could have been just a little bit more friendlier after we got our food, we sat outside! it was really nice! we had a fun time catching up with mason, and getting to know olivia. afterwards, we left. the rest of the day was filled with driving back, running errands, and attending the going away party. if you were wondering, the party was a lot of fun! it was a great last hurrah for all of us, before we left and moved for college across the country. the end of the night was really sad because we said our final goodbyes to some people. but overall, it was a great day. thanks cava! read more

Love love love this place! So fresh and healthy. Lots of variety. First time trying Cava and Eric was so helpful with recommendations. Will definitely be back!! read more

delicious food bowls that can easily fill one person up! I love the variety and selection here. the staff are also extremely accommodating. the food is mediterranean style, so the sauces mirror that as well. I typically go for the braised lamb with the honey chicken and it is to die for. Cava is life! read more

There are only 4 tables inside or so, so plan on sitting outside! It's inside the USC plaza. If you're facing Trader Joe's front door, turn all the way around and look to your diagonal left and you'll see Cava. haha For $10, you really can't beat these bowls. Unlimited toppings, heaping scoops of your choice of protein, and the food is always fresh and fast! One bowl is definitely enough for 1.5-2 meals, but I usually gobble mine up in 1. lol Only parking around is the garage inside the plaza. There's plenty of free street parking in little fratville up the street if you're willing to walk 1.5-2 blocks (I did). read more

Great service , amazing workers , very helpful and so fast I love them very much , highly recommend

Think Mediterranean-style Chipotle (only WAY better) and you've got Cava! I'm so glad a friend introduced me to the one at the Village, because it's such a great addition to the restaurant choices off campus. I'm also so glad there's one in Irvine! There's always a long line at this location because it's great for on the go meals for students. There aren't a ton of places to sit down inside, but they have outside seating and the Village has a ton of tables and chairs, as well. The employees are always very friendly. I love how many options there are to choose from. I always get a bowl with some greens and rice to start, and then I get several toppings and chicken. I love the roasted red pepper hummus and the tzatziki! The chicken is overcooked sometimes, but for the most part it's yummy. I love the lemon dill sauce, and you can choose to put a number of other toppings, such as mint, lemon, cucumber/tomato salad, tabouleh, to name a few. Each bowl comes with complimentary pita, as well. The ingredients are always fresh, and it's so yummy and I think it's on the healthier side. I don't always stay full for long after Cava, but for around $10, it's a great deal for really good food. read more

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Fabulous & addictive Bowls! I live miles away from USC but I'll jump in the car just to grab a fresh bowl, or two .. .. Healthy, delicious, and good lemonade too! THANKS CAVA!! read more

People on TikTok have been making this place look so good. I decided to order it on DoorDash. I used the Emma Chamberlain ( I think that's her name) as an inspiration and got the meatballs, rice pilaf, chicken, lettuce, garlic sauce, picked onions, olives, feta cheese and that spicy sauce. I also got the pita chips and spicy hummus. The spicy hummus wasn't spicy but I still enjoyed it. The bowl was good. I do wish that I had gotten all meatballs since the chicken was a tad chewy. I loved the pita chips too. Also, I loved the variety of toppings available. I will return. Maybe I will order in person instead to get a better idea of the ingredients so I can create my own bowl to my specifications and maybe even sample things to create new flavor profiles. Can't wait to return. Check for the update. read more

CAVA's a wonderful place to eat in the USC Village. Highly recommend! Thank you for the kind service!

Very good service. They were quick to give me the bowl I wanted. I hope to come back again

I'm such a big fan of Mediterranean food and didn't even know that CAVA was a mediterranean version of chipotle. I live in a rock. FOOD: Choose your base (I got the greens/grains). Choose 3 spreads (I recommend the hummus, red pepper & eggplant) Choose your protein (I got 1/2 falafel and chicken) Choose your toppings (I got tomato/cucumber, onions, pearls, and olives) Choose your sauce (I got the lemon one) The bowl was excellent. Kind of saucy so I'd recommend getting the spreads and sauces on the side so you can determine how much you want to ass on your own. SERVICE: Whatever...I'm not surprised but it was only bad bc the workers seemed like they were rushing us. It was my first time at CAVA and I had to choose really fast and felt like I couldn't look at my options. When I asked what the topping at the top was they didn't bother to tell me but they just said that the options are on the glass screen. Shit my bad for not looking but they could have been nice about it. Don't expect much because this is a fast food. LOCATION & PARKING: sucks because its in the USC village so you're going to have to pay for parking unless you get it validated at Trader Joes or their machine breaks lol. Either way parking/location sucks for non USC students but SOOOO confident for USC students lol. read more

Jose and Gabriella always have a smile on their face and are kind, give the most incredible customer service and know how to handle a large crowd. This Cava is ALWAYS packed and these two employees are so pleasant and one of the main reasons I come back almost daily! The food is also always fresh and tasty. I highly recommend this specific Cava. read more

Employees are rude and uninformed. Stopping to have side conversations when taking orders. Not knowledgeable of ingredients. Sloppy and constantly cross contaminating and using their hands to clean an area and use the same unwashed hands to serve more food. A terrible experience. read more

The food is delicious, 10/10 would recommend!! Kaylee was amazing!! Best service ever !!!!

Heaven sent. Healthy Delicious Clean Nothing but positive things to say about the food and the employees:) read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This would be a five star, but one star was deducted because of inconsistency. Even when ordering the bowl with the free pita bread, they don't give it unless we personally ask for it in person. First time we ordered, it was more salad and barely any grains. Second time we ordered, it was more rice than veggies. Corn also seems to be never there as well as romaine lettuce. Aside from that, their flavors are actually really good. Think of it as a Mediterranean Chipotle bowl. If you have a small appetite, one bowl could last you 2 meals, or you can share with someone and be satiated for a few hours. Their harissa is actually spicy (coming from a person with avid fear of spiciness). The pita chips (topping) add very nice texture. read more

LOCATION: In the USC Village! Walking from campus, go straight and swing a right. PARKING: There is USC Village parking. I didn't park at the USC Village parking structure, so I'm not sure if CAVA validates. Heard validation is only for an hour though. Street parking may be your best bet. Swung by here for dinner one night and there was, of course, a line! There is literally always a line at CAVA, just like how there's always a line at Chipotle. Either way, CAVA never fails to disappoint! Glad it's now on the West Coast. This is the 2nd West Coast location I've been to, the other being in Irvine. I always get the half & half base (half yellow rice and half arugula). You really can't go wrong with anything here since you're picking exactly how you like it! Love love love to top it all off with the yogurt dill dressing. If you don't like your CAVA bowl to be soggy, you can ask for the sauces on the side. I am kinda jealous that CAVA was not around when I was in school. read more

Came here to try out Cava and see what the hype was about and it lived up to its hype! Service was quite friendly. I liked how you are able to create your own bowl and there are a lot of varieties to choose from free or for an extra cost. The meal I was served was very delicious and definitely made me want to go back and grab more. If you like Mediterranean and Chipotle, this is the place for you! read more

i went twice in the last 2 weeks both times I went the rice wasn't cooked or cooked well done and left the rice crunchy and almost broke a tooth of mine. it was so bad. it's happened twice now I am disappointed. read more

The food was excellent! High quality and delicious. Got the braised lamb pita wrap and a bowl.

I love this place. Quick and easy and healthy. The line is always long, but it moves fast. Their app is terrible though, so it can be hard to order ahead. My only complaint - if you don't get a variety of ingredients, your bowl isn't very big. Happy to see more of these popping up around town. read more

Food and idea of chipotle style Mediterranean food is great. Employees are not that great and place is always extremely dirty. Probably won't return! read more

Super close to campus. I would recommend coming this place at least once while you are visiting USC. There is plenty of flavor in the humus and I highly recommend the crazy feta and the red pepper hummus. I got half chicken and half meatball. Both were a delicious addition to the bowl. Chicken was plentiful but the meatball was only two pieces for half a serving. It was seriously delicious and flavorful and I would recommend to try it at least once. Portion is a tad small which is the downside. For toppings, you can pick whatever you fancy but I got the crumbled feta which was a must! For dressing (it's honestly more sauce to go along with your dips), I got the yogurt dill. When they mixed all of that together, I honestly could not tell the difference. The sauce was a tad heavy and it drenched the entire dish. Overall, this place is a go-to place for many USC students. It is decently priced and at a prime location. PRO TIP: Ask the sauce to be put into cups if you don't want a drenched salad read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have never had anything like what they serve at CAVA before and frankly, I'm very impressed! I've only been to the establishment twice and both times I've left with a satisfying and refreshing fullness. My only gripes about it are that it's pretty pricey (you're paying for the quality for sure) and that the service is pretty slow; both times I've been to the Westwood location there is always a pretty long line and a lengthy order time. I would understand if they have to follow a prolonged COVID protocol but I some models such as Chipotle prove that they can serve customers at a rapid pace. All in all, CAVA is pretty dope! read more

I come here when I'm in the area. The first time was excellent. The second time they left some thing out of the lentil avocado bowl - which is on their menu. Today I tried again and they completely left out the lentils. Can they not read the card that goes along in the line? Too many people have zero idea what they're doing in there. Maybe if they just slow down and read the card, it will be tasty- but this is a big disappointment. I won't be trying again. $14.15 total and ZERO protein. read more

This place was amazing! Usually I don't like Mediterranean restaurant because they always seem to be overpriced and not as delicious as my family's homemade Mediterranean food. CAVA is honestly a gamechanger for Mediterranean food. The place is affordable and honestly so delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone that wants to eat tasty food in this area. And they have vegan options. Yay! read more

Long lines but easy to order. Great drinks and decent salads. Falafel is mid but overall a good healthy choice

I love Cava, it's affordably priced, the bowls are great and the portion is enormous so I don't feel like I got gypped. I always get the Greens+Grain bowl, with one of the salad mixes and brown rice with or without lentils. I really like 4 of the 6 available dips, the hummus, red pepper hummus, eggplant + red pepper, and tzatziki. For the protein options, I always get half roasted vegetable with something else although the falafel isn't the best thing I've had. The meatballs and chicken are both flavorful! Next, I usually get almost all the toppings, I think they provide great texture and fresh flavors to the bowl so you never really get sick of eating your bowl. Lastly, I love the tahini or the yogurt dill on top. You can also get a free mini pita with the bowl if you're so inclined. read more

Just got dinner from here and Brenton and Melissa are amazzzzzing. Incredible service from both 10/10 coming here again read more

Seems like the workers do not want to be there. Manager needs to pay them more. Food is great though.