When CAVA first opened in Whittier, I was so excited. I went there multiple times a week. But over…read moretime, Chipotle won me back. But there's one thing Chipotle doesn't have that CAVA does and it keeps me coming back. What's that secret ingredient? It's not the pita chips; it's Metzie. She's the bestie! Check out Whittier CAVA if you want 5-star service (the food is pretty good too)!

great service! thanks ritchie for your hospitality! the food is always amazing! love coming here…read morewith my friends and family!

Food is good but it will take you atleast 15 minutes to get your salad. The place could be EMPTY…read moreand they will still move with 0 haste, no friendlyness, & will make you wait to order for awhile.

I absolutely love the wrap here! They offer wraps, salad, build-your-own salad or wrap, soups,…read morecookies, pita chips & hummus, and Uglies potato chips. I've tried the Cardini's Caesar wrap with Caesar dressing, El Paso Wrap (grilled chicken, romaine, kidney beans, tortilla strips, grilled corn, pepper jack, grape tomatoes, and avocado) with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette dressing, Thai It Up! Wrap (simply salad mix, grilled chicken, carrots, crispy wontons, peanuts, purple cabbage, cilantro, and red bell peppers with Thai Peanut dressing, and The 'Cue wrap (romaine, bbq chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro, tortilla strips, red onions, cheddar, crumbled blue cheese with Ranch dressing. I appreciate that for each their signature wraps or salads, they provide dressing recommendations. They also have an app for their loyalty program, which is free to join! You get 10 points for every $1 spent, and if you reach 750 points, you get $2.50 off any entree. Always coming back to get their wraps that make me feel healthy and full!

The food, and the service of this place is dope, yo!- but before I elaborate on the qualities that…read moremake this place blaze I want to begin with what confused me into a state of silly contemplation. I was not confused to a stupor that left me angry and frustrated, I was left more dazed with swirling lilies around my mind, like I had been hit hard with the staff of a fairy who pays the bills of the forest as an interior designer. The place has a design concept that takes two opposing forces and blends them into a restaurant concept: health forward food for O.G.'s and their like and crew, all while being a love letter to the streets of Los Angeles, the gritty streets, not the ones next to Rodeo. For instance, Cruz, one of the staff members, was wearing a "Straight out of Whittier" shirt that was clear nod to the movie straight out of Compton that was all about the rap and its consequence on West LA homeboy culture. The central mural of the joint showed low-riders, the LA symbol made with finger angles, and graffiti galore. Again, the message was clear this is a health cafe for Tupac and his friends and followers. These two principal ingredients mixing together (health food and LA street culture) at least in my mind, are more the subject for improv comedy than a sensible restaurant concept. I know people can mix what ever they want together, I know that there is choice when people color and dress, but this motif seemed like it was mixing Ninja culture with a dog grooming service. The concept can work, I see a ninja de-worming a golden retriever with swift skill but this concept also seems forced rather than flowing with common sense. So for a health cafe in LA I see Cher from Clueless, or Barbie, being more easily applied to the concept.But what do I know perhaps in a few months will have a Hell's Angel's tea experience that will not be dainty but rather hard like a helmet and it might be the concept that begins a revolution that ends with Hair Salons with Viking culture at its decoration theme. The (health) food in itself was a blessing. My friend Bailey is the healthy eater of the two of us! She got a simple green salad with tofu. I sampled a forkful. My hand had to dig in hard, with its fork, to retrieve the lettuce, the carrot, and some of the pickle, I avoided the tofu. The greens were fresh, and tasted clean in their simple flavors, but what elevated the green forkful to excellence in taste was the sweet mustard dressing. The green had dressing that turned solid greens to yummy ones! I ordered the shrimp tostada. Cruz, came to the table and explained that my plate was Keto friendly, which meant that it was good food for those who were experiencing life as a pre-diabetic, for example. What I loved about this place and its food, was that I did not feel like I was eating healthy and had to sacrifice pleasure in the name of honoring my health goals. Quite the contrary, the food was just plain good food, and for me, eating good clean food, is a fantastic way to keep my health goals on track. Apparently the tortilla was made out of cactus, and that is a why where the healthy stays in tact, while still being food that is satisfying, and, yummy! I would go here again, especially when my health goals are in full swing. This place will facilitate the process because the food was truly good!

First time here. Place was clean, nice and cool, and the vibes were dope. The set up of the place…read moreis dope. Service was great. They were professional and kind even being really busy due to food prep orders. Now. The best part. The food! Food came out quick and HOT! I had the 5 point panini and it's probably one of the best sandwiches I've had at a place. Their juice was good and fresh. Would definitely recommend this space to anyone!

First time here and I would definitely come back again. Friendly staff and great coffee. Also seems…read morelike a great place to work from home at.

We love trying new coffee spots and came across this one tucked into an area of Santa Fe Springs I…read morehadn't explored before. It has a charming vibe, and what really stood out was the pour-over coffee, they offer a great selection of blends from around the world, which isn't very common in the area. I especially enjoyed a delicious cup of Costa Rican coffee. The baristas were friendly and welcoming, though the cashier felt a bit more reserved, maybe just her personality. Prices are reasonable and in line with other places, and they also have a solid selection of food and other items. Overall, a great find and definitely worth a visit.

Went to try on a weekday and got 2 really good panini sandwiches. We ordered the turkey and chicken…read morepaninis, I got the lentil soup for my side. All items were really fresh and delicious. We also tried some agua frescas and they were also very good. The ladies working were very nice and informative. Something that is unfortunately rare nowadays, so we really appreciated the great service. I want to add that this is a very clean establishment from what I could see. My only complaint is that they are not open on the weekends. Check online for their weekday specials!

So many healthy items to choose from. Everything is fresh and made to order. Location is in a…read morebusiness area so they are only open during business hours Monday through Friday closing at 5:00. 10/10 recommend this spot. Outdoor seating. Choose from 15-20 different salads, panini sammies, baked potato with yum toppings (add protein to make it even better) and fresh made healthy drinks to choose from. Or complimentary H2O

I think these are the best sandwiches I've ever had, and that's saying a lot. With that said, it is…read moreexpensive, but I think the taste of the sandwich sandwiches is worth the price. They are pretty hefty sandwiches, and they do use quality ingredients. Even the bread is really good. I got the baba ghanoush, which I think was quite amazing, and I got there special of the day which was a club sandwich which I thought was good but I think the baba ghanoush was better. I also ended up getting a cookie on some other pastry, which was also really good. The cookie that they had was super thin and just delightful. The person behind the counter answered my questions about the pastries and gave his good advice on which ones were really good and he did not disappoint, and overall it seems like the people were friendly. The store is small and there are some tables inside very clean. Very cute. A bunch of tables outside as well and it looks like it is a popular spot because when I got there, there was a line but once I found parking and walked there there was no line. It does take some time so it's not super fast. And if you don't like to parallel park, you're gonna have to learn here. I don't live in the area, so I'm sad that I won't be able to eat at this place more often. However, if I am even remotely close, I'll probably stop by. Can't wait to try the other sandwiches that they have to offer and grab more sweet treats.

The service was nice enough. This is a VERY busy restaurant and I wanted to try it…read more I bought 4 sandwiches: curry chicken, Tom's way, and 2 briskets. My family liked the brisket, but my mom and I weren't too crazy about the other two. There's nothing wrong with the way it was made -- our taste buds just didn't care for the combinations. Try if you have an expansive palate. They are well made.

Satisfying to the eyes and to your taste buds. A well decor, tasteful, jazz, music playing, quality…read moreof food you can taste and be in good coma for. Staff genuinely cares about your opinion of the gourmet they have served and are so homely and welcoming. I must go for foodies in this neighborhood

Small place in a strip mall. We went on a Sunday night and it was very crowded. Our server was very…read morefriendly however the service was very slow. They seemed overwhelmed. The food was very tasty with robust flavors. We shared the crab cakes which had a really nice texture and a real crab flavor. My wife had the Loco Moco which has a really savory gravy and I had the wet burrito and I loved the spicy red sauce, it was delicious!

Service here is great. The ladies at this place are wonderful. I've had the salads, paninis, and…read moresoups and they're good.

I've been multiple times to the original Santa Fe Springs location and was thrilled to see they…read moreopened another one closer to me. This location was just as fabulous. Salad portions are gigantic which means it's filling. They also have daily specials with ceviche only on Fridays and that seemed to be a hot seller (I went on a Friday but wasn't in the mood for ceviche). I'll be returning to both locations for sure!

Guy named Jorge at the front was very patient and gave us recommendations! Would definitely return…read moresince the food he recommended was good! The yogurt was also great!

Great amount of food for a pretty good price. Quick service, peaceful atmosphere. My go to when I…read morewant something close by, that is filling and relatively healthy.

I recently discovered The Chicken Koop, and I am addicted!…read more I love getting their half roasted chicken with 2 sides, and it's been on my weekly rotation. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and it's a decent portion for the price. I also like that they have a lot of sides to choose from, and I usually go for the Brussels sprouts and jalepeno Mac and cheese. The plate also comes with a fluffy naan! You can pick 2 sauces to go with it, and my favorite sauce is the green sauce. I tried the garlic chicken plate once, but I prefer the regular roasted chicken. I haven't been in yet, so I can't speak to the service or ambiance, but the food is delicious!

Came to this location recently for lunch, because the Alhambra location is no longer open for…read morelunch. This location is a little different, some of the menu & Happy Hour options vary, and it is much smaller inside, but they also have an outside patio to sit. The service was good, and quick. My daughter came for a specific sandwich that she loves, and said it was equally good at this location. I came for the chicken and waffles, I asked for tenders instead of bone-in chicken pieces, and unfortunately it was not as good as the Alhambra location. The battered coating is different and completely falling off of the tenders, the waffle was a little overcooked as well. The Alhambra location uses a panko crusted breading and it's so good and crunchy! I don't think I would return to this location.