service is rude and portions are much smaller than at other locations. barely gave any food, even after asking continually for more.

Let me start this out by saying, I LOVE Cava. So this review is solely based on the experience at this particular location, not the food (because it's BOMB). Management, you are doing your location a major disservice by having these two employees in customer-facing positions. They are both WILDLY rude. I mean, "they would fit right in working at Dick's Last Resort" rude. To no fault of Cava or the employees, this location was super loud when we visited today. Which genuinely made it super hard to hear. The first lady pictured had the WORST "idgaf" attitude the moment our interaction began and made ZERO attempt to speak up AT ALL even though my husband had to ask her like 3-4 times what she was asking. She didn't make any eye contact when mumbling her questions, her body language was screaming that she hated being there, and really just made us feel like we were a bother. When we were finally done with the first lady, we had the pleasure of dealing with the second lady pictured. I cannot stress the sarcasm when I said "pleasure". For context, I told lady #1 I wanted a pita with falafel and I intended to do a "build your own". I didn't catch this at the time, but I guess lady #1 assumed I ordered a pre-selected item from the menu and put a ingredient card next to the pita. Lady #2 starts building it by putting ONE scoop of some green stuff that I hadn't said I wanted. I immediately (and very nicely and apologetically, I might add) said "Oh I'm so sorry, I wanted to build my own! I'm sorry!". This lady proceeds to blatantly roll her eyes and immediately threw the pita away. I would've been totally fine with her just scraping off whatever she scooped onto it instead of wasting it, but whatever. Clearly she couldn't be bothered. I cannot stress how unpleasant both of these women were. I completely understand how difficult customer service is. I worked on the Las Vegas Strip in two retail stores in Caesars Palace and as a Customer Care rep for a utility in Vegas. I was literally the person people press "0" to yell at. It get it more than most people. But these two women were in a piss poor mood from the get-go. They should never be in a customer facing position again. We visited on 3/24/22 around 11:50am. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

3.5 stars. I went here for lunch and had never been before. Let me tell you, for someone who eats out a lot, I was pretty confused by this menu and the way they did things. I hopped in line when I got there and saw there were a few menu items and a build your own option. Normally when I try a place for the first time I order something off menu because I don't want my inability to pair ingredients be the reason I don't like a dish. However, when I got up to the line the person working asked what base I wanted. I told her the rice and salad mix, which she then asked me which salad and i told her I wasn't sure because I'd never been before. Then I saw that there were several different ones to choose from behind her. I chose one and then my bowl got passed. The next person asked what I wanted and I couldn't read the ingredients because they were posted in a place that you couldn't see until you were right up on it, which is fine but they were trying to get through the rush and be proactive about it so I just looked at what I could see and told them. When I got to the end I was overwhelmed and had no idea of what I chose oils be good or not. The fact that they have several options is a good thing but when you're in a lunch rush it's a bit crazy for someone who's never been. Also, I never saw any pricing anywhere and I had no idea if I was paying for any extras or if everything was included. All I know is that it was $13 for just the bowl. The bowl itself wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. The newer Radish is far superior in the bowl market in my opinion. Overall if you are looking for a quick option that isn't a salad from next door, this is a good option, but don't let people rush you through. read more

CAVA - Chicken rice and salad mix bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped here with with a couple friends on a weekend evening off of a friend's recommendation. It was pretty crowded but not too crowded to find a seat. I was initially kind of confused by how the whole thing works, but eventually figured out that it's basically like a Mediterranean Chipotle. I ordered the Greens and Grains bowl with the Grilled Meatballs, and a bunch of other toppings, and I was pretty pleased with my dish. The meatballs in particular were really well seasoned and a good protein choice. The pita crisps also added a nice crunch to my bowl, and the pickled onions a tangy tasty option. Pro-tip: don't forget to say yes to the FREE mini pita that comes with the bowl Overall a pretty good and fairly healthy option for dining out. read more

CAVA - Greens and grains - brown rice, supergreens, meatballs, hummus, tzatziki, tom & cuc, onions, couscous, quinoa, pita crisps, and yogurt dill. - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wonderful fast service - yummy food!! Great walkable location. Five starts. Yum yum yum

Love cava. This one is always busy but the staff does a great job in hurrying up the line and making sure you food is great. I've never had any issues here, but being in the area it's in... I could see some entitled people kicking off over minor inconveniences. The parking is typical pretty full unless you're here early. For how close it is to my business it's become my go to lunch spot. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

What was I doing before cava? I love a build your own situation and also Mediterranean food, so cava is the perfect place to eat! The portions are large and selections are plentiful. You can't go wrong! read more

Always the best. This location is super convenient on the outside of the mall so I love to stop by for lunch while I'm running errands. The food is always fresh and the staff is always nice and helpful! One of my regular spots for sure! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Used to love this place. The service has always not been the best but the food was always good. Recently it's been dirty all the time. Not a clean place to eat. And the portions have definitely shrunk. My bowl the last few times hasn't even been halfway full. Decided I won't be back. read more

CAVA is numerous in the west coast but not so in this area, and my friend was craving it so I gave it another try. They are a healthy option for lunch, where you can customize your bowl with salad and/or healthy carbs, alongside an assortment of vegetables and toppings that enhance the bowl with a Mediterranean twist. It's standard, above-average quality compared to other "chains" with decently large portions that allow you to to-go a portion of the meal to save for later. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

So this is basically like a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Chipotle. You pick a base, protein, veggies, and then top it all off with a sauce...or two. I went for a greens and grains bowl option. I picked arugula and saffron rice, both were fresh and generous helpings. I chose the hummus, chicken, and falafel as my proteins. I'm a veggie lover, so I had to go with almost every option, all were fresh and delicious. Then I topped it off with the lemon herb tahini and the yogurt dill. All the ingredients were super fresh and tasty, except the falafel. It was on the cold and flavorless side. I was kinda disappointed because I was so looking forward to it, but I would imagine they aren't exactly homemade and this is generally what the falafel taste like across the board aka their "style" of the dish. I was also disappointed that this location didn't have the specialty drinks as advertised online. They offered sweet/unsweet tea and lemonade, but no lemon mint water or seasonal juices. Might have just been an off day. Overall, this is a pretty cool place and I wish we had something like this closer to home. It's a healthy, quick, and decently priced bite. I will definitely make another visit soon! read more

CAVA - Build your own greens and grains bowl. Doesn't make for very pretty pictures, but is definitely delicious. - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Why isn't this closer to my house in Franklin? This is exactly the type of meal my heart desires. I love nothing more than a build your own grain or greens bowl. The ingredients are always fresh and yummy. My favorites include the red pepper hummus, the regular chicken and the spicy spicy peppers they have. Can't go wrong here honestly. My only minor complaint is the pita - half the time it is stale and kind of hard, I usually skip it. read more

CAVA - Greek chicken bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I love this place. Their customer service is great and very friendly! they are also quick if you are in a rush. not to mention the food tastes wonderful. I will be back here again when I come through Nashville. read more

Great food and great customer service!! Definitely will be going back to those location soon!!!

I've been to this Cava many times (it's my boyfriend's fav). The food is unique and very fresh. It's like a Chipotle but with Mediterranean food. The lemon herb tahini sauce will actually change your life! I often switch between a grains bowl or a grains + greens bowl and usually get chicken, but the meatballs are really good. One thing that always bothers me about cava is that the chicken is never warm... I mean never. Otherwise this a is a great place to try! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Ordered dinner around 6:50pm for a pick up at 8:30. When I walked in at 8:40, I said my name and the man behind the counter said "oh sorry, give me five minutes". I then watched the young lady behind the counter incorrectly make both of my bowls while laughing to her coworker about how they were out of everything. She then asked me, "do you still want this" pointing towards the pita chips and I glared at her and said, "yes, I would like everything I paid for". ---- I got my food at 8:50 Important to note that they served us burnt lamb, and burnt sweet potatoes, burnt to the point of being hard and probably dangerous to accidentally bite. Terrible experience but I'm hoping that the other Cavas in town will be, can't say I'll come back to this one. read more

Convenient location outside of the Green Hills Mall. Great option for a quick good meal. If you haven't been to Cava before, it's a lot like Chipotle, but a Greek feel of food. You can make your own bowl or pita. Start with the rice/lentils, add choice of salad options, choose toppings, choose protein (meat or chicken) and last dressing. Make sure to request a pita w/ your bowl upon checkout. They offer both inside and outside seating. If their is a line, it moves quickly. read more

Food: Excellent, though basic and they are often out of various toppings for seemingly no reason. Service: Highly variable, sometimes polite, often innocuous, sometimes downright bad. Management needs to do better at training and selection of employees. Ambiance: Tables are usually a bit dirty, and there is very often a trash pile on top of the trash cans, basic items that should never be missed. read more

CAVA - Trash Pile - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I would say this is the healthy Mediterranean version of Chipotle. Once in the "assembly line", you will move down the line and pick a 1. BASE (salad, grains, greens/grains, pita, rice), 2. DIPS AND SPREADS (roasted eggplant, hummus, tzatziki, harissa, feta cheese), 3. PROTEIN (falafel, chicken, turkey meatballs, braised lamb, roasted vegetables, roasted white sweet potato), 4. TOPPINGS (lettuce, tomato, onions, cabbage, cucumber, feta, corn, avocado, peppers), and 5. DRESSINGS (7 choices). There are a few "already made" bowls that you can choose from (and you may substitute ingredients out in those), or you can create your own bowl. Really cannot go wrong with anything you make, everything is healthy and fresh and blends together well- all calories are listed. Don't forget to ask for the (free) pita that comes with your bowl!! Note: even their rice is healthy. It is called "RightRice" and is 90% vegetables (lentils, chickpeas, and peas). read more

I saw this place and it looked good from the Yelp reviews. I decided to try it. It is a casual dining place similar to like what a Panera or chipotle would be. You could almost say it's a chipotle of Mediterranean food. You choose your protein, and ingredients. The flavors are fresh and vibrant. The bowls are Instagram worthy. I'm very pleased with it, and the price point. read more

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Fresh, tasty, great variety. Servers are knowledgeable and great customer service. Management is enthusiastic about providing a great experience. read more

Excellent service from Ben -(Greenhills location). Very accommodating with special requests and staff was nice as well. I would highly recommend checking it out. read more

This is the BEST quick-food I have EVER had. Everything is SO flavorful and the options and combinations are endless. All the employees have been incredibly friendly any time I dine in, and explain any questions I have so kindly. Doing the pickups (especially now during covid) has always resulted in a fresh and accurate meal equal to what I would have received dining in. It is so much fresh, quality, delicious food for an amazing price and I could not be happier that they came to Nashville. The inside has a great vibe and feels very clean (I have never used the restrooms) and it is often crowded when there isn't a pandemic, ha, but I've always found a seat. Watch out for the water dispenser or you may get sparkling by accident! I always get a greens and grains bowl. Super greens, saffron basmati rice, hummus, crazy feta, harissa, falafel, cabbage slaw, tomato & cucumber, pickled onions, couscous, garlic dressing and lemon herb tahini. You get a free pita which I feel like is a really nice freebie. I'm a decently healthy eating vegetarian, but my meat-eating, Nashville-born, 6 foot XXL dad is crazy about that same meal. read more

CAVA - this is my most recent to go order, salad with falafel and tons of extras! - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

There were many things that were amazing at this CAVA. The staff was outstanding and the food was fantastic. Even after they had started cleaning we were helped immediately and the man who helped us was so nice and slow. 10/10 would come again. read more

We ordered Cava catering for our Holiday Brunch at work, and the person who was sent to deliver also stayed to be sure everything was set up properly and they did a fantastic job!!! There were so many different toppings and options they really went the extra mile to be sure it was ready, accessible, and beautifully laid out. She left before I was able to say thank you, so I just wanted to drop a HIGE THANK YOU for all your help! You made the event stress free and the team loved it! read more

CAVA - The set up!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

CAVA is finally in Nashville! CAVA is a national fast casual chain specializing in Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavors. I've been to a CAVA in DC and really enjoyed it, so I was thrilled when I read that they would be opening their first location in Nashville! Think of it like a Chipotle situation. Get in line. First, choose your base: salad (multiple green options, too!), greens + grains, grain bowl, a pita, etc. Then choose up to three dips and spreads (hummus, harissa, tzatziki, feta, etc.). Then your protein (falafel, spicy lamb meatballs, chicken, roasted vegetables, etc.). Then toppings (pickled onions, cabbage slaw, Israeli salad, kalamata olives, mint, fresno peppers, feta, etc.). Lastly, your dressings (Greek vinaigrette, dill yogurt, zhug, harissa yogurt, etc.). On this visit, I did a salad with 1. eggplant + red pepper dip, 2. harissa, 3. roasted red pepper hummus, 4. spicy lamb meatballs, 5. pickled onions, 6. tomato + cucumber salad, 7. lemon wedges, 8. fresno peppers, 9. mint, 10. kalamata olives, and 11. dill yogurt dressing. Spicy, fresh, and delicious. The menu has the calories listed, so you can make this as healthy as you want. All in all, it's an extremely tasty fast casual concept! It also has some traditional Middle Eastern dishes/condiments (zhug, harissa, Israeli salad, etc.) that I think will really appeal to people who might not be as familiar with Middle Eastern food. The interior is nice - again, very reminiscent of Chipotle (poured concrete floors, high ceilings, minimalist). The downfall for me? I know it's good for business, but I really avoid Green Hills - and especially the mall. This first location of CAVA (if they do well here, I'd love to see more locations in the future) is on the north side of the mall (between the movie theater and the Cheesecake Factory). You do NOT enter the mall to go into CAVA, but you still have to park there. I think CAVA will be my pre-Trader Joe's or pre-movie lunch/dinner spot, but just given where it is, I can't see myself going there too often. But I'm so glad CAVA is here. It's delicious, has healthy options, and is a great affordable fast casual concept! (Note: There are appear to be two Yelp listings for this CAVA location.) read more

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One of my favorite places for "fast food". Absolutely love this healthy place. I hardly ever drink pop but their Mexican cola is very good! Their pita is always incredible!! read more

They are so nice there and the food is amazing. They are very helpful and the atmosphere is good.

If you like fresh, fast casual, you must put this at the top of your list! Cava is a fantastic addition to Green Hills. There are options to meet just about everyone's needs and Mediterranean desires. I had a salad bowl with supergreens, spicy lamb meatballs, and a mountains of other delicious additions. All topped off with a mouth watering garlic sauce. I am sure you could find combination suggestions for what people order, but I was so pleased with mine. The bowl was exploding with flavor and nothing was a disappointment. I will be back when I travel to Nashville again. For the love, please someone open one in Knoxville. read more

CAVA - Spicy Lamb Meatball Supergreen Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My favorite lunch spot! I love the atmosphere and the menu at CAVA. It's the best for a guilt free bowl or pita. I usually get a grain and green bowl with the spicy meatballs (they get the recipe from heaven). Just remember they don't take cash payments. read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Very tasty food! The ordering station is set up where you can choose your own toppings as you go down the line. I got the pita with grilled meatballs, tzatziki, cucumber and tomato mix, pickled onions, and a lemon tahini sauce. The pita was only about $9 and huge and stuffed with everything, so it's totally worth the price. The pita bread was super soft and fresh and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. My only complaint is that the sauces mixed all together can make it really "gloopy" by the time you finish it, but still a perfect place for lunch or dinner. I would totally go back for lunch after class at school read more

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Cava has incredible service! Shout out to Seha who served my friend and I and food is sooo delicious and filling!!

Dry and unappetizing falafels- which I generally love. First falafel I have ever had which I did not like. Up all night with 'garlic stomach.' read more

CAVA is a great spot for healthy eats, but it seems like every time we visit we know right off what we're up against. The staff here is very rude, several of them show no care in the world to actually be at work, always seem to be "bothered or annoyed" when you ask for something, and always in a rush to get you out the door. Tonight as a team member made my bowl chicken was haphazardly thrown in along with the other things I requested to go in it, and from where she threw the chicken in the bowl some pieces landed on the floor. I then asked for extra and assured her I would pay extra for it. I have never witnessed an establishment that consistently has the same issues EVERY TIME you visit. There were employees arguing off to the side, which seems to have caught the attention of another employee to where she walked off with my food to where I had to ask another team member to bring it back over so I could add other stuff to my bowl. I highly recommend CAVA for the food, but if there is another locations that will guarantee a better experience, please go there! The Green Hills location should definitely seek out new employees who desire to happily service their customers. read more

This place is not worth ordering from, at least for delivery. No matter what they always forget items, mainly the side pitas. I see in the other reviews that they are too understaffed to make enough pitas. I feel bad for the employees, they should hire enough people to be able to supply their menu. Corporate cost cutting results in a bad experience read more

**Update: Gave us FOOD POISONING I was on a trip from Boston. We have CAVA in Boston so I thought it would be as good as ours. This one was BAD. First, we got way less food. The bowl was just under half full. It did not even reach the mid line in the bowl. Next, we got the black lentils, and they were totally un-cooked! They were hard and crunchy! They were more like rocks and seed rather than the warm soft lentils they serve in Boston. Also, we ordered the Lamb Meatballs. Instead, they served us the spicy falafel. I understand they may look similar, but we paid extra for the lamb. In Boston, they also serve the bowls with complimentary pita bread. They do not serve this extra in Nashville. Lastly, the service was slow and not friendly. It took ages and our bowls were sitting there on the side for ages getting cold while we waited to move to the checkout. I would not recommend this place to anyone. (Unless you're in Boston!) ** Update: The uncooked lentils made us sick. We have food poisoning now. read more

If I could give this place -10 stars I would. I just went in there to grab a make your own bowl, asked for 1/2 honey harissa chicken and 1/2 spicy lamb meatballs. They were clearly out of meatballs but the lady that was serving me scrape the bottom of the barrel of just bare scraps, When I told her I didn't want that and I was willing to wait for when the new meatballs were made: she clearly had some sort of a reaction because her attitude was absolutely atrocious!!! I don't say this lightly she started cursing under her mask and throwing ingredients into a new bowl--like throwing utensils around. I stepped back and asked for the manager because I seriously was taken aback by perhaps the worst customer service experience of my life!! I simply had asked in a normal tone of voice if I could wait until the new batch of meatballs were made. The manager simply said he would look into and asked another person to make my order. I'm still appalled that this actually happened. My goodness this person shouldn't be allowed to serve people at all. read more

Tasty, quick, prices are fine but not great, yummy drink choices.

consistently good food no matter where I am in our great nation. everything is the same. the recipes. and, i think the prices are consistent as well. I actually don't remember. everyone who works there is polite and knowledgable about the food etc. read more

Despite being a busy place, the line moved very quickly and the workers were friendly. The cashier I had, Pola, was very personable, kind, adding to my already great experience. The food was delicious and flavorful with a rainbow of veggies and proteins. The fresh taste is unlike something you'd find in a chipotle or chain equivalent. If this was in my hometown, I would undoubtably eat here regularly. read more