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    CAVA

    3.3 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Alicia O.

    My fave salad place right at the top with Roots! Great, quick service on a busy day... we'll service was sufficient. Salad was pricey but deliciously made and I love that you can add tons of toppings for free. Yum yum

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    Courtney T.

    Great experience Cava!!! It has certainly lived up to its hype! The atmosphere was vibrant and buzzing with everyone wanting to try out this new Mediterranean spot. I had the Falafel bowl and it was absolutely delicious! Full of flavor with a slight kick to it. It was like fireworks in my mouth as the flavors combined. The pita was fresh and the array of juice combinations are so good. The service was friendly and quick. There is a decent amount of space but not if it's overly crowded. They also offer take out via the app and food delivery services. Overall, I was very pleased.

    Brianna G.

    I stopped in here on their opening day & I loved my meal! This was my first ever Cava experience. The staff was kind and I loved my food. Wish I could eat this everyday. It's healthy and yummy. I did build my own so it was a bit more expensive

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    Received this order via delivery. Picture doesn't do it justice but avocado was black (not just browned) in multiple surfaces. Seems they thought they could get away with it since it was delivery.

    Amber J.

    This was my very first visit at Cava. It was ok. The food was decent. I did enjoy the cucumber mint drink. I would get that again and again. The service was so so. I'm hoping with more training it will be better. It is a standard looking restaurant. The space was really neat and clean.

    Alex F.

    I love cava so was super excited when I saw they were putting one in Oakland this summer. I was a little scared to go for the first time as a lot of similar places like chipotle struggle with the college crowd overloading them, but despite being packed when I walked in, they were super efficient with making everyone's food and it took maybe 10 minutes despite a super long line to order.

    Angela T.

    I just heard through the grapevine at this place was really popular and I love Mediterranean food so I was excited to try it. I waited a couple weeks after opening for the hype to die down a little bit went in today and the line was pretty long, but the service was subpar not a smile or greeting in sight. I got the "fan favorite" bowl and it was just ok. A little too spicy for me. I asked about pita chips but was ignored but then when I got to the end of the line to pay, I asked for pita chips again, and the lady was like you have to order those with your bowl and rolled her eyes as she went to go pick them up for me. A bowl, chips and drink cost almost $24!!!! There are much better places on this street like Roots.

    Allison Z.

    Soooo excited to have a Cava in Pittsburgh!! Staff was friendly and food was delicious as always. Pita chips with the new saucy snacks dipping , is my absolute favorite.

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    Himani M.

    Look, the first Cava in Pittsburgh is open, located on the main Forbes street of the U of Pitt campus. From the inside, it looks like any new chain store. I think the staff may be getting acclimated to the company process and store. Also, they were really skimping with the portion sizes . I have no doubt that, no matter the skimping, this is going to become a popular staple, filled with long lines of students and working professionals, ready to spend their money.

    Yong Joon K.

    There was paper/tissue in my food. Not the cleanest location. Always slow service so it's hard to convince myself to eat here.

    Doiku N.

    Very mid. I'd go to chipotle or roots. This was hella overpriced. And I didn't like the vibe. Loud and the workers didn't seem to improve the experience. Smelled weird too. The food was bland. Something I could make at home.

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    2 months ago

    Service was great and food was amazing! I loved the interior design as well. 10/10 recommend!

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    2 months ago

    Alexus was great. We took my mom there for mother's days and she was really nice and friendly. Thank you Alexus.

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    9 months ago

    Tess was great !! friendly and very helpful the restaurant was welcoming we placed our order and was able to watch our food as it was made

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    9 months ago

    The food was amazing! The customer service was even better I believe her name was Renee I can't wait to come back again!

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    9 months ago

    Food was amazing and Tess was a great server!!! Made the experience 100% worth it! I'm so glad I was helped by her!

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    9 months ago

    girl this place is giving downtown chipotle why they have nothing??? but lowkey the workers are funny so it's fine

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    Roots Natural Kitchen

    Roots Natural Kitchen

    4.3
    (67 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Imagine fast food, but healthy... and actually tastes good…read more High quality ingredients, with real preparation (roasted veggies, pickled items) and even fun seasonal options (candied pecans and honeycrisp apples for fall) The options are endless. Every thing was delicious. Portions are absolute huge. At first, you'll think the bowl is not full until you realize the bowls are huge. You could easily feed two people with a single entree. The staff is always ahead of schedule. I've never walked in and had to wait. Plus, the place is super clean and welcoming.

    Roots is currently one of my go-to's - I regularly order lunch for pickup while driving to my…read morein-office work day. That means I haven't actually eaten inside Roots itself; maybe one day I won't be picking up my meal on the go? But until then, I can't comment on what a sit-down experience here is like. If the name didn't give it away, this is an eatery focused on "natural foods", AKA whole foods. So if you want a salad or a bowl, this is a good place to get one. They have a limited number of "set" menu items, and they let you make custom creations, too. This is where I reveal how lame I am, because I found my favorite order back in 2023 and I've never changed it up! If you see me here I'm probably ordering a Mayweather salad, which includes kale, bulgur, sweet potatoes, beets, red onions, goat cheese, and chicken. One day I might shake things up and try their cobb salad...but until then, I'll let the Mayweather continue to delight my tastebuds. Disclaimer that Roots is not the cheapest eatery on the block, but for me, it's my weekly treat. I could never make a salad as tasty as theirs, and a good (i.e. healthy and yummy) meal makes my in-office day a little better! I can't wait to pick up my regular order again later this week (although I might steal another reviewer's idea and get the BBQ tofu instead of chicken...it sounds good AND it would make me a slightly less boring regular!).

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    SoFresh

    4.1
    (67 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I was in the mood for something healthier, so I tried SoFresh for the first time since I was…read morenearby. Ordering online was easy. I got a warm bowl with brown rice, spinach, cucumber, apple, edamame, citrus chicken thigh, and organic tofu. The portion was solid and filling, especially with the two protein add-ons at extra cost. I also tried the avocado creme sauce, but it was a little spicier than I expected, so I was glad it came on the side. Without it, the bowl tasted a bit plain. I'd still come back and try a different sauce or mix-in combo because it feels like a solid healthy option. Also worth noting: adding a smoothie to a bowl order drops the price to $6 instead of $8, but you have to add it through the bowl order rather than as a separate item. The Tropicolada smoothie was really refreshing and I'd definitely order it again.

    Was craving a healthy lunch and stopped by here for a takeout order. They have large touch screens…read morewhere you place your order. You can create your own bowl or salad or wrap or choose one from the menu. They also have smoothies. I built a bowl/salad with spinach and red quinoa, and added mushrooms, broccoli and cucumbers. You get 3 toppings and you pay more for extra. Every protein is an additional cost. I got the chicken (around $3 additional). And then you get 1 included dressing, I got the agave mustard. I was pleasantly surprised by the bowl and thought it was tasty! I will say I wish you could get more included with your bowl, places like sweetgreen or cava or even chipotle lets you get however many toppings you want, and it feels more limited here (unless you want to pay extra). It would be nice if they allowed you to have 2 dressings too, 1 seemed kinda stingy. Good for a healthy quick casual meal in Pittsburgh!

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