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    CAVA

    3.8 (110 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nehal A.

    Stopped by before noon to get take out for lunch. The store was clean and well maintained. It wasn't too busy, so got to order my bowl right away. All ingredients were freshly made and available. I got the braised lamb with lettuce base, topped with bunch toppings. It was a fulfilling meal.

    Nadia A.

    The lemon bowl is a great salad. Ingredients are fresh and the lemon vinaigrette is light and refreshing They are generous on their portions. Quick service even during peak hours

    Harissa Avocado and Side Pita

    First time at CAVA and I had the absolute best experience! James was our server and he provided service way beyond my expectations he was so sweet kind and thoughtful and my order came out absolutely perfect he allowed us to take our time and even sample new food! Once I sat down the food was outstanding the flavor the crunch the mixture of everything in my bowl was just wonderful! I WILL be back here for James to serve me again thank you so much cava

    Greens and grain bowl with spicy chicken and falafel.
    Randy K.

    Spicy chicken Avocado pita is one of the best pita wraps I've ever had! The avocado was scooped fresh in front of me. The first time I was there the pineapple apple mint drink was amazing. The drink machine has been broken ever since. Bummer. I still recommend it, food was great! I tried the blueberry lavender drink and that was really good. I built my own greens and grain bowl and enjoyed that. The falafel was some of the best I've ever had.

    Greens & Grain bowl  w/ Blueberry Lavender tea
    Markus D L.

    CAVA is an amazing!!! I love their food and concept. It's a Mediterranean version of the well known chain Chipotle. As I was walking down the street, hungry, I thought wow a CAVA location right here in NYC, I know the quality, I feel lucky rn!!! So naturally I stopped. Customer service good as always for this brand. The food was great as always! I typically go for the greens & grains bowl! So why 2 stars? First as I'm sitting there eating, I'm like something is missing. I realized it was the complimentary pita that comes with the meals. I never got it and they never offered it. Had it been my first visit I wouldn't have known, but I'm a CAVA fan. Guess it saves money$ and inventory by not offering it. But the main reason for the 2 stars is that this location was dirty. Every other table and some counter space was unavailable to practice Covid safety and distancing measures. While I appreciate that, the available space needs to be kept clean. There was a dirty napkin crumpled up on the bench next to me. The counter across from me was littered with crumbs and leftover food droppings. There was garbage on the floor near the beverage machine, so nobody was sweeping. All this while 4 employees were standing around having a conversation, since there was No one at the counter. Any one of them could have just did a walk thru and seen the place was dirty. I felt so bait, and It was hard to watch this single girl looking around trying to find a clean place to sit just to enjoy her meal. Had I just done takeout, I probably never would have noticed how unclean this place was. I also had bubble guts 2 hours later by the time I got home. Is it related? I really don't know, but if the areas the we can see look how they did, imagine what the areas we don't see look like... I will still remain a CAVA fan, I just won't be back to this location. Hopefully they will clean up their act!

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    Frank T.

    Clean food, ordered lunch by the laptop today, needed something quick. Got the bowl mixed with grains and super greens. Added tzatziki, a bunch of mix-ins (cucumbers, olives, etc.), falafel, and a side of dill dressing. I love the concept that Subway Sandwich started - assembly line style. So many places now offer this, and CAVA is one of them. Although the ingredients here are better. Online ordering was a breeze. The falafel balls were a bit small and dry, but four in the order were enough. For $11, more than enough food. Went to Cava today in person, 23-Sept, '19, this time waited on line at 12:45 and it was really long. Still moved fast. It was good to see the assembly line process live. When it came to proteins, the lamb meatballs looked fantastic. And the first one I ate was delicious. The rest, not so much. The flavor was spot on but they got really dry and hard to eat, even with all the sauces. Maybe I should have gotten sauces on the side.

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    Jonghan L.

    Probably my sixth or seventh Cava location I've been to, and I must say I am still super impressed! I am a CAVA regular, primarily at their 42nd street location. First time I had Cava and I must say I was very impressed, and after my nth meal I must say this is still my favorite fast, healthy, casual spot! Fresh ingredients, healthy, big portions, and great prices is what comes into mind. You can choose between ~4 types of veggies or grains, choose 3 out of ~6 dips, pick 1 out of ~4 proteins, have unlimited toppings, and top it off with a sauce of your choice. Eggplant dip, chicken are my favorites here! The tzatiki sauce was also great, and the lemon herb tahini taste fantastic and healthy. Unlike the 42nd street location, there are seating options here at the back. Lots of tables and high tops, with even power outlets for a quick charge. Would come back here again if I need a quick, healthy, and decently priced meal!

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    Very clean. Spacing is requested during the pandemic. The food was good and hot. Only take out allowed. Good lamb, great super green salad.

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    Great takeout spot for lunch with lots of options and great flavors. The line is long but it usually moves quickly.

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    I literally eat here 4x a week since I've found out about it. So much variety and great customer service

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    Nice lunch spot. Nothing amazing but solid salads for a fair price and a huge massive amount of food

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    They ran out of chicken and yellow rice had to wait and the line got longer how do you let that happen

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    Çka Ka Qëllue

    Çka Ka Qëllue

    4.5
    (301 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    I'm so glad my friend recommended going here because it's one of those restaurants that pique your…read moreinterest but you never really know how to navigate-- but lucky me, I had an Albanian friend to show me around. First thing you'll notice upon entry is how absolutely decorated it is. If you're a fan of Witcher, it's like walking into an an old-timey tavern. If you have no idea then-- it's like an old-timey tavern. I wouldn't be surprised of they had bard Fridays and homemade mead. It's also a big space. Reminds me of one of the last remnants of the bygone era that was the Obama-era glow. Like peak millenial where restaurants were starting to get viral but not to the point where they have to hyper compete with a gimmicky dish. The prices are a bit steep and was making me consider dropping my rating down a star but fuggit, I like their food. I played it safe and got the mixed grill meats but that's because I lack reading comprehension and thought the main dish (I don't know what it's called, it's just the 1st entree listed) was a baked meat pie situation, it was more grilled steak on a bed of mash potatoes but these mash potatoes were savory like gravy. I wish I got my friend's dish. The mixed grilled meats were a lot closer to doners or skewer meat. Different cuts but also different flavors. What they had in common was a sort of spice-forward sizzling taste. My friend got two appetizers (which I also don't know the name of) but were definitely the most beautifully presented foods I've had in a long while. They were both creams but one had a pepper in it (not the spicy kind). The pepper one was a light refreshing sourness and the other was a heavier but not heeeeavy savory one. Both great to dip your bread in. I wanted to try the lemon cookie for dessert but my friend got us all Tres Leches by accident. That was great but I would say the most non-novel out of everything we got. Delicious, just not something out of the norm-- which is what I go for when I'm trying a new cuisine like Albanian. I wouldn't say this is normal day-to-day Albanian (I have a few friends), it's more like the Americana equivalent, an upscale where Albanians go out to eat.

    Food/drinks: Everything we ordered was really delicious! Want to come back to try other items on…read morethe menu, this was my first time having Albanian food Thought the bread that came with the dips was just okay cause it was dry but I'm not sure if that is how it's supposed to be Atmosphere: really cute and cozy inside, there is an outdoor back section that is also cute! Service: friendly! Servers explained menu and provided recommendations Price: as expected in NY

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    ilili NoMad

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

    We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

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    Turkish Kitchen

    Turkish Kitchen

    3.8
    (637 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

    A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.

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