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    CAVA

    3.7 (604 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    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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    2 years ago

    cashiers are the best always friendly and helpful. best cava i been to thus far thanks

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    2 years ago

    really good, really yummy, nice people, yum yum yum yum yum good really good yummy in my tummy

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    8 years ago

    Really good bowl place. A little over priced but great ingredients and the service is great. The staff is also very friendly too.

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    Line is so slow that it makes it really hard to care about anything else. Order online and pick it up - that's what they're interested in.

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    Sorry. I had to put on my glasses to find the cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta I added. So unbelievably disappointing

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    Love love this place .. grains and salad bowls with variety of toppings chicken falafel or beef .. and sauces pick your way :-)

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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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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.5(208 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown
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    A coworker recommended that I had to go to my first sweetgreen and experience all things goodness…read more What makes me incredibly sad is that I am from an area that does not have one and desperately needs one. I ordered the caramelized steak with the lime and jalapeño dressing and it was to die for. The rosemary focaccia bread-- chefs kiss. In my bowl, I coukd sing about my sweet potatoes being perfectly cooked. I was pleasantly surprised that they are not too soggy within the bowl. The sweet potatoes were perfect. The protein did not like any flavor and was absolutely delicious after a long conference and travel day. 10/10 get the hype.

    I recently ordered a salad that cost nearly $30, and I was extremely disappointed with what I…read morereceived. The portion size was shockingly small and felt more like a $15 meal than something worth $30. The bowl was barely filled. There were only a few small pieces of chicken, a handful of cucumbers and tomatoes, and what appeared to be less than a full scoop of rice. To make matters worse, a significant portion of the space in the container was taken up by dressing cups rather than actual food. The overall presentation made it seem like very little care was taken in preparing the order.As a customer, I expect to receive fair value for what I am paying. For a $30 salad, the portion should be generous, consistent, and reflective of the price. Instead, I felt shortchanged and frustrated by the experience.I should not have to come into the store and personally monitor the preparation of my order to ensure that the salad bowl is properly filled. Customers should be able to trust that their meals will be prepared accurately and consistently every time. If employees are not willing to provide customers with the value they are paying for, it raises serious concerns about quality control and customer service. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements to how takeout orders are prepared. I would like to continue supporting your business, but experiences like this make it difficult to justify spending $30 on a salad that arrived half empty and far below expectations.

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    Good Clean Fun - Caesar Salad

    Good Clean Fun

    4.6(304 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
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    (IAN! THATS ALL IM SAYING BUHAHAHHAHA) Good Clean Fun was such a great experience from start to…read morefinish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and has a really cool vibe perfect for coming in with friends, grabbing some drinks, and actually enjoying your time without feeling rushed. The food was seriously excellent. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We tried several different dishes, including the pizza, pasta, salad, burrata with bread, and honestly there wasn't a bad dish on the table. The pizza was especially good great crust, fresh basil, and just the right balance of sauce and cheese. Even the salad was impressive and definitely not an afterthought. The drinks were great too, and the whole experience felt casual but still elevated. What really stood out was how comfortable the place felt. We were able to order a bunch of food, share everything, have drinks, talk, laugh, and just have a genuinely good time. By the end, our table was completely destroyed in the best possible way which probably says more about the food than anything I could write. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and a place I'd absolutely come back to. If you're around DTLA and looking for somewhere that feels laid-back but still delivers on quality, Good Clean Fun is definitely worth checking out. 10/10 experience.

    We came here based on the strong reviews & a recommendation from someone at another bar. The…read moreoutdoor setting was lovely, with live music and a welcoming atmosphere, so we were expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, the wine itself was extremely disappointing. We ordered a four-wine flight from the menu. Our server said he wasn't sure he had enough bottles open but would see what he could put together. We trusted that, as a wine bar, they would serve wines that were in good condition. Of the four wines we received, three tasted strongly of vinegar and were essentially undrinkable. We understand that natural wines can have unconventional or funky flavors, but these appeared spoiled and should not have been served. Our server never returned to ask how the wines were or why we had barely touched them. Instead, we were simply directed to pay through the QR code. The setting has real appeal, but serving clearly spoiled wine and then failing to check on customers made this a frustrating experience, especially given the high ratings & personal recommendation.

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    Prank - Boneless Chicken Tenders

    Prank

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown
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    This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

    Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

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