If you crave a really fresh salad or wrap you have come to the right place.Cava Newtown Square. My husband and I LOVE it here! However, the food is not the only reason; it's the people ! Always a big smile and a greeting! The line moves very quickly and efficiently. Everyone who works here is helpful and friendly. A VERY positive experience! Special thanks to Isar for always making us,the customers , feel special with his great smile and helpfulness. Special thanks to Khaleef , who is a great , welcoming manager and the reason this is the best Cava location. Thx to all! read more

I have always love CaVa brand dips so when I found out a brick and mortar location opened up right down the street from my office- I had to give it a try! As most fast food places- it's a customize your bowl assembly line! The line is always long but it goes fairly fast- there is also an area for mobile pick up but my first experience wasn't the greatest as my order was lost and they ended making me one which would have been faster if I waited in the regular line. My go to is super greens with basmati rice and braised lamb with all the toppings! Give it a try- a relatively healthy and filling meal! read more

LOVE this place. This is new to the city and I had seen a ton of ads on Instagram. After a workout class, me and my friend wanted something healthy but filling and decided to try this place out. I am SO impressed. It's basically like a chipotle for Greek food. You can create your own bowl starting out with greens or rice, then you add a few sauces (I added hummus, eggplant hummus, and taziki) and then a bunch of toppings to choose from like cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, radishes, etc. Highly recommend trying the eggplant hummus!! read more

Cava is so quick on their service, even on a busy day. The food is fresh and amazing. I love how healthy it is

My new favorite place! Just when I was starting to get bored of everything around me, in comes Cava! It's a breath of fresh air. They have plenty of fresh options to make your bowl everything you want it to be. My personal favorite is the falafel with lemon tahini. I'm guilty of getting it two days in a row this week. It was just that good! It's a great affordable lunch spot. read more

I've probably gone here over a dozen times over the past 6 weeks since I first discovered it. This place is the chipotle of Mediterranean food, in a good way. For a under $10 (at the time of writing) you get a hefty amount of food and can customize your meal as much as you want with different bases, spreads, unlimited toppings, sauces, and protein. Their chicken is amazing, and at least as good if not better than Chipotle's chicken (I know, bold claim). The slow cooked lamb is also delicious. Ordering is fast and the restaurant is clean. For the money I think this is a delicious, cheap, and most importantly healthy fast casual option that is hard to find in many places. By the way if you order pickup through their app you can see the calorie count for each ingredient. read more

I've come here 3-4 times and each time there has been some sort of disappointment. I love Cava generally, so this isn't a knock on the entire chain, but this branch needs some serious help. First, your servers move way too slow. I get it, you're new, but you really need to hustle. This is fast casual, it casual casual. Do not come here thinking you'll be in and out because even if there is no one in line you'll still have to wait for someone to help you, figure out where the spinach is, or just while they very slowly make your meal. That's kind of unacceptable especially compared to sweet green up the street who is really efficient and has many many more ingredients. I've seen people walk out without online orders because they took too long to prepare. It's a mess. Next, it amazes me that they are always out of ingredients. I've never come here where they had everything. Particularly, they never have those famed fried pita chips. I've waited over 25 minutes for them to fry some for me on one occasion. I was desperate for them. Also, in DC they add seasoning to the chips (a little thyme or something), that's not the case here, which is a bummer. Finally the set up is not great. A huge chuck of real estate is dedicated to shelving for online orders. I guess they anticipated tons of online orders, but if you read above they barely move fast enough to fill them. The line forms so close to the seating near the serving area that no one really wants to be there when it's busy because people are literally on top of you. The line weirdly curves along the back blocking the entrance to the bathroom area too. The design I just really bad and makes for a awkward dining experience. Finally, the staff seems a bit clueless at times. I wonder if Cava thought to leave a veteran here for a few months until the place was up and running to train these people. When asked, most of them have no idea about the ingredients and they are constantly telling new customers to just look up at the options on the board without explaining it. For a brand new establishment to this city, you'd think they'd be more helpful. In sum, I suggest that you try the place because the food is good and different from what we have in the area. But (1) don't go here expecting to be in and out; (2) come after having already studied the menu; and (3) expect that at least one thing you want on the menu won't be available if you arrive during or anytime after the lunch hour. read more

Do you want to spend your entire lunch break waiting for a pickup order that was supposed to be ready 40 minutes ago? Come to Cava, where during their lunch rush, you can stand in a line out the door just waiting for pickup, and then when you finally do get your order, half of the items are wrong or missing! Shame because the food actually is good, if you can manage to finally get it. read more

Was really excited to try this place after hearing the hype from DC friends. Ordered to-go and ended up waiting past the initial pickup time in a very crowded, chaotic environment. I understand they're new so hopefully they work this out. But upon bringing my salad back, was disappointed to find stingy, sad portion sizes - I received an excuse for a salad that barely covered the bottom of the bowl with minimal amounts of everything. The food tasted good, which is why this star rating isn't lower, but they really need to work out their kinks before opening in a crowded lunchtime area of the city. They need to train their staff to serve acceptable portions - and maybe don't skimp on lettuce (which is probably one of the cheapest ingredients) ;) read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really enjoyed my rice bowl. This is the second Cava location I've been to; the first was in DC and I must say, I could really get used to the fast-casual atmosphere of this Mediterranean Chipotle. The roasted red pepper hummus add-on was delicious. The chicken was cooked well and it was all-around super flavorful. My bowl was filling, yet afterwards I didn't feel "heavy" or tired. Looking forward to a CAVA location opening up closer to where I live! read more

CAVA - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was ordering for a large group and both DOORDASH & UBEREATS wouldn't let us select pita wraps as an option. I called to ask if we could modify our orders and the staff was so rude to me like I was asking for something crazy. Even the manager was very dismissive and told me to come to the store if I had an issue, which is nuts in the middle of a work day to expect someone who is trying to order DELIVERY to get up and come in when it could easily just be handled over the phone. It's not my fault you didn't set up the ordering system correctly with delivery services. I should be able to order what is on your menu without issues. This is ridiculous read more

Food here is always delicious, BUT the customer service is awful. A group of 10 of us wanted to order for lunch and their website doesn't allow your order to be greater than $100. That's EXTREMELY unrealistic. Then when we called about it, they told us to put in 2 separate orders, which was silly to then have to pay for ANOTHER delivery fee. When asked for a promo code, they refused to give us one. Like do they not want our service!?! It was very rude. The packaging of the items was also poor. PLEASE DO BETTER, CAVA! read more

I'm ecstatic that Cava opened up right in my neighborhood. Cava is a fast-casual spot with delicious, fulfilling, and healthy options. Think Chipotle, but with Mediterranean food instead. At Cava, diners create their own meal in a series of steps. First pick your base: a bowl of greens and/or grains (lentils or rice), or in a pita. Next, choose up to 3 of the "spreads", ranging from a spicy feta, red pepper hummus, spicy harissa, and a few others. Choose your protein, with options like juicy marinated chicken, lamb or beef meatballs, falafel, or roasted seasonal vegetables. Before you finish off your meal, add an UNLIMITED amount of the fresh toppings, with things like bright cucumber and tomato salad, pickled onions, cabbage slaw, and tangy feta. Top it all off with a dressing (or 2), like the flavorful and spicy green harissa or the cooling yogurt tzatziki sauce. Everything comes together in a delicious bowl to eat there, or take to go. For all of this delicious and hearty food, the prices are extremely reasonable. A bowl full of veggies and protein costs ~$11. But don't skimp on the pita chips! The chips are the perfect thickness that lets them have a crispy exterior but a warm and chewy interior, perfect for scooping up your bowl. To explain how much I am enjoying this place - I went TWICE in the first three days they were open, and I expect many more visits back in the near future. read more

First time i went got the rice bowl and it was really good... Second time i got a salad... Got the supergreens... And the lamb... There was hard fiberous unedible parts in the salad. Assuming it was just me until i asked my wife and she also had hard pieces and was spitting it out. I think its the brussel sprouts. But didnt expect that. Probably wont return now that im grossed out from picking hard parts out of my food. Originally thought it was lamb bones until i saw it was green and hard. read more

3.5 stars. I originally found Cava in Washington before I tried it in Philadelphia. The best way to describe Cava is a Mediterranean version of chipotle. Get a bowl where you pick your rice, meats, humus, veggies and toppings or pick the same items in a large pita. Ordering is easy and fast. Portions are large and the food is good / fresh. On my last few visits the chicken was a little fatty and / or grizzly which is a bit disappointing. Will try a different meat next time. That said, the wide variety of fresh ingredients keep me satisfied overall and makes me want to return. Tip: Grab one of the paper menus as you first walk in the door - it will guide you through the options and how to order. Recommended BK read more

Tasty, fresh food delivered fast and with a smile! Here's what you need to know about CAVA: - it's fast casual Mediterranean choose-your-own pita wraps or grain or salad bowls - there is limited seating and a long line, especially at lunch time, so it can be worth it to order ahead on the app and take your order to-go -for about $10, you can get: -a base: pita, mini pita + soup, greens (the usual suspects like spinach and romaine as well as some custom blends), grains (saffron white basmati, brown basmati, or black lentils) -up to 3 spreads like hummus, tzatziki, harissa, eggplant dip -a protein: marinated chicken, braised lamb, meatballs, falafel, or roast veg -unlimited toppings of various fresh and pickled vegetables, couscous, tabbouleh, feta, olives, pita crisps -a dressing The food is good, the combinations are endless, options are listed for calories and various dietary needs, and they've got great service! read more

Friendly enough staff but the restaurant was dirty and the arugula wasn't fresh. Unfortunate. This chain has so much promise. We've been to four of them already. read more

CAVA is an at home favorite for me and my family and Michelle really helped keep our order moving quick and efficiently. Will be coming back when I get the chance. read more

The millionth build your own bowl/wrap Chipotle style restaurant to pop up. How creative. Haaa. But in all seriousness, I commend the convenience and consistency. Didn't realize this was a chain until I saw one over by Target on City Line. But either way, I'm no Mediterranean expert by any means so I'll just give you the useful info I can provide. Line: as others have stated, the line is crazy long at lunch time. It does move relatively quickly but keyword is RELATIVELY. Haaa. It's still gonna take a while. My suggestion is to go around 2 or 3 when it's slower if you can. But not too many of you because then that line will be long too! There are so many options as far as ingredients, it can be overwhelming especially with a million people behind you. So know what you want in advance. Better yet, take advantage of the app! Other than I can say it's a decent option with fresh ingredients for a good price. But the level of packed-ness can incite anxiety! read more

Very pleased with my experience at CAVA! I wasn't familiar with the set-up or many of the ingredients or dressings, but the staff were so friendly in helping me craft a custom bowl. As I walked down the line thinking about what I'd want in my meal, I was impressed by how fresh all the produce looked. I ended up getting mixed greens, black lentils, chicken, and an assortment of other add ins and dressings. To put it simply, I was blown away by just how good everything tasted! Not only were all the ingredients tasty individually, but the employees helped me create something that tasted good as a whole. I also think it's worth noting that CAVA has really great juices and teas available. When I was there, they had a refreshing mint lemonade drink that I had a few refills of. If you end up going here and are looking for a refreshing drink (other than water) to go with your meal, definitely take a peak at what they have available. read more

Very mixed review. My chicken bowl on brown rice with tsatziki and vinaigrette was delicious. The server put a LOT of chicken on it. For the flavor and price would have been 5 star. BUT that afternoon I couldn't stop drinking water due to thirst! WAY TOO MUCH SODIUM (salt)!!!! One star for this. read more

First time here with my family and I gotta say the restaurant was one of the cleanest I've been to. The tall guy with the tattoos....excellent service!! read more

This place is so awesome!! The amount of flavors that is in the bowls is shocking, every bite has a different taste because you can add so many different sauces/extra toppings, the options are endless. I also love that you can choose between just greens, just rice or a combo, that way you can keep it on the healthy side vs when you need a heavier meal. Also surprisingly the falafels were really crispy and fresh, which I did not expect. Overall awesome addition to the food options in that area, it'll definitely one of the go to spots. read more

I'm a fan, but not a fan of the incredibly long lines lol. Be wary that during lunch time, it will shoot out the door and into Chestnut. Overall, the portions were pretty small compared to the $10-$12 you spend. It's similar to Mediterranean Chipotle, where you go down the line and get a rice bowl, salad or a pita. The saffron rice is pretty flavorless. An added plus is all the toppings that you can get to dress up the bowl. I also like how they have metal utensils there and bowls that are eco-friendly. read more

Anyone else get food poisoning from Cava? I ordered a salad last night and felt really sick a few hours later. Be careful if you're ordering from here - the Norovirus has been making its way around. read more

Avoid this place at all costs. The food is mediocre at best. If you want delicious hummus, go to Dizzengoff or Goldie's nearby, or even Naf Naf Grill. The food and service are both horrible at Cava. In my most recent interaction, I had $65 worth of food delivered through Cava and they failed to include the basmati rice in the delivery of the "Family Meal" package. It's like eating a pizza without cheese or dough - it frankly ruined dinner for me and my guests. Cava customer service offered me a $5 rewards coupon for the inconvenience and claimed it was the maximum resolution they could offer. No refund. $5 doesn't even cover the cost of tax/tip/delivery. I will never order from here again and encourage you to do the same. read more

Excellent, delicious tasting food! I have been meaning to try Cava for many months now. Finally I caved in and stopped by this Mediteranean cafe. The inside is very specious with lots of chairs and tables. I was surprised to see that their layout can be compared to a Chipotle x salad bar. You can opt for the salad, bowl, or pita. I went for the salad and basically got as many colorful vegetables as possible. You have lots of options for the protein (I personally went for the falafel). They have a TON of sauces- if you're a hummus lover then this place is for you. If you're a vegan, or vegetarian or if you love eating your greens then I highly recommend this place. The combination of endless veggie possibilities is just amazing. I prefer this over any salad place in the city. You're not stuck with the same boring toppings anymore. Definitely come to Cava. There is lots to be discovered. I'm so glad they opened this. Philly needed you! read more

Has room for improvement. I absolutely love Cava in Maryland and was so excited to have it so close to home! But my visit tonight was probably the worst Cava experience I've had, flavor and texture-wise. The staff were great and the bathroom was clean. I personally like the fresh juice/tea selection and flavors. But it was the hard texture of the brown rice and the bland flavors of the meal that left more to be desired. I don't know if it's because the vegetables didn't seem as crisp, or the sauce was not as strong in flavor...something was missing. I think I would definitely come back give it another try because it's one of my favorite restaurants in Maryland, but today's visit didn't hit the mark. I currently do not recommend and I hope that changes! read more

This place is awesome! Much needed in the Philly area. The staff is great, and their food is always fresh! You feel good after grabbing a healthy bite from Cava. We have gotten the falafel and it was very tasty! Also, they have a fountain soda machine with different sodas and about 6 juice machines with off the wall flavors that are neat to try! A couple times we ordered via the app, and picked our desired time to grab our food. The reason why I've rates this 4 stars instead of 5 is because our food was never made on time. They were very good with apologizing and hooking us up with a free drink.. but no point to the app then. We might as well just come in and order. The dips and sauces are great! The harissa and crazy feta is a must! The hummus is delicious and the green harissa is fantastic. The lemon herb tahini is a unique one with a great flavor to your bowl. Get the mini pita when offered.. it comes with your meal! read more

Cava Is so delicious! The food is 10/10 and the staff is super helpful with explaining all the different options etc.. my new go to for lunch! Quick and easy. read more

My former Washington DC heart is so happy to have a Cava right around the corner from me in Center City Philly now! =D If you haven't been, the easiest way to explain it would be to say it is like a chipotle except it is Mediterranean and 10x better food (both taste and quality). From previous experiences getting it around the DC area, it has been consistently fresh and you get a ton within your bowl for about $10 (depending which proteins you select). I picked up lunch from the Philly cava for the first time today and did an order ahead. The one thing that I sadly feel the need to mention is there was a small piece of plastic wrap within my bowl. I'm assuming that they have been overwhelmed with popularity and cooking up their food items, that something originally wrapped in plastic got stuck and went into my bowl. Thankfully I saw it before trying to swallow it and did not see any other pieces afterward (so I proceeded finishing the entire thing), but still something to take note of. read more

Cava has always been my go-to spot in DC so when I found out it was opening a lot closer to me in Philly I was thrilled. The staff has been great and the interior is nice, the food is (almost) always amazing! The only issue I had recently was the rice was undercooked but taste wise, still delicious! Possibly a tad overpriced but I'm addicted so it won't stop me from going back regularly. read more

Pro Tip: definitely order ahead online After hearing rave reviews of this chain I ordered it for lunch today. It's $10 for a bowl but you can basically add as many topping as you'd like. I went with the super greens which were good but hard to pick up with a fork. I want to put the eggplant and red pepper dip on everything I eat from now on. It was a really good portion - I couldn't finish the whole thing. Since it just opened it was packed. Their pickup system is nice - the orders are alphabetized and you just grab and go. Mine wasn't ready when I arrived which was fine but my one complaint is the girl behind the counter told me they were out of chicken and asked what else she could get me...I didn't want anything else so just kind of stood there for a minute to which she said she'd go double check and then I watched her come back and take scoops of chicken out of a big container full of it. So I'm not sure why she said they were out when they clearly weren't. The chicken was also very good so I'm happy I ended up with it. read more

Love this place but the workers stress me out in there. I tend to order ahead now rather than in person because the workers always have an attitude and don't really help out much when creating your bowl. read more

I like CAVA but hardly ever get what I order. I order on the app but when they run out of what you order they will just pick random substitutes. Tonight I got right rice instead of white which I had never even heard of. It was super pungent and tasted horrible. Also, I got super greens instead of spinach along with sweet potatoes that were completely burned. If I could make one recommendation it would be to update your ordering app so people know what they are getting. If I knew you were out of white rice I would have gotten brown or not ordered anything at all. I think someone could update the app daily when things are gone. Wouldn't be that hard and would make customers way happier! read more

bunch of amateur kids needs managment. 8 people behind the counter and not one person helped

michelle was great and gave us service with a smile I hope the next time we visit Michelle is there.

Great quick Mediterranean spot. As someone with celiac, I loved that there were gluten free labels. Staff was super friendly.

Best mediterranean food I've ever had. I got the bowl and everything in it was fresh, tasty and healthy. It was quick and the employees was super helpful and nice, even giving me a second pita when I asked. I will be back and I will recommend this to people. read more

They have no idea how pick up orders work. I arrived 20 minutes after ordering. Nothing ready. They then had me stand in the pick up order line which took 25 additional minutes to get to the front. They then asked which order was mine and started making it then. I missed a meeting for work and the employees clearly didn't give a crap. Meanwhile the regular line turned over a few times. Folks who showed up and placed their orders 45 minutes after I did got their food well ahead of me. Stupid waste of my time. They also forgot the dressings for both orders. Horrible read more