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    Cava

    3.8 (137 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sophie T.

    Cava is a great option for fresh, healthy food combinations. The service at this location wasn't too great, but this is a fast casual restaurant where you just ask for what you would like in your bowl, so that didn't bother me. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating.

    Chicken, Spinach, Avocado & More Bowl
    Kevin D.

    Tasty Meal, Great Service. I visited this Cava location in North Bethesda first time today. Located on busy Rockville Pike. The dining area is spacious considering the small restaurant footprint. I invited a friend to just me for lunch. We arrived late afternoon & scored a table. The place is busy. Our meal-she had chicken/rice bowl; I had chicken on a bed of baby spinach w/asst. toppings. The chicken, spinach, pickled onions & tzatziki particularly fresh and flavorful. Delicious! My friend really enjoyed her meal. See Photo-generous portion. Prompt courteous customer service.

    Clare C.

    Came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening and had a lovely experience! Very fast and casual. The workers were all nice and efficient. Made my own bowl for ~$11.50. Very fair price for the amount of food. I left very full! Lots of different options. Ingredients felt very fresh and the flavors were great! Lots of vegetable options and sauce options that were delicious. A good mix of everything and could make whatever you wanted! Would come back!

    Pita crisps. Chicken bowl
    Sierra S.

    How best to describe Cava? Think of a fresh and Mediterranean version of what Chipotle was when it first started. I have not been eating out much lately, but I decided to try this place on a whim, and I am so happy I did. I had the grains and greens bowl, and it was delicious! First, you select either a bowl or pita (think wrap or salad) and start by adding your choice of protein, vegetable, or grain. Protein choices include grilled chicken or lamb; there is a vegetarian option for falafels or a sweet potato vegetable thing. There are several add-ins, such as olives, feta cheese, Persian cucumbers, etc. Finally, I highly recommend adding the pita chips to your bowl for a nice crunch. The price is about $12.

    The powerful teamwork of a great Cava Staff in Rockville Maryland.

    What an Awesome Cava location. I had a Cava bowl that was filled with so much life and colorful veggies. Plant life gives you life and gives energy. Eating a Veggie bowl have improved my circulation and overall health. I lost 10 pounds Eating a bowl 2 times a week and excercing lightly. The staff at the Rockville location "Rock"!! They are alway smiling and have a positive spirt. Their energy and great customer service always keep me coming for more. I must mention that this location are staffed with mostly female employees. Watch out guys, you better be nice to these women. They are taking over the world. This review was very well worth taking the time to share my positive experience with everyone. You should try this Cava location yourself for the experience and food. Have a safe and blessed day.

    I got so many ingredients
    Rumit P.

    I prepaid with the CAVA app last night to have it ready today at 11:00 AM. Excellent experience. The curbside pickup process was seamless. I called the number in the confirmation e-mail, and they even had an extension to dial (4) for curbside pickup so their crew members know what type of call it is. That's cool. My food was ready and bagged up and delivered to me by a friendly crew member within 30 seconds. I got like two meals worth for $13, but I totally devoured about 90% of it in the parking lot and thought to myself, what have I done, what have I become? COVID has made me give fewer damns about being gluttonous. It was just so so good. Every single ingredient down to the lettuce was perfect. The last bite was as scrumptious as the first. It was like 4 lbs of food (exaggeration). Amazing. They also gift you a free bowl for your birthday if you have the app. So download the app!

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    Mark C.

    Tons of free parking in front of shop. Accepts both cash and credit card. You can also earn points through their cava app. We came here during the weekend while in the area. Their layout is similar to other cava locations. The food is fresh, but customer service was a bit spotty. The cashier at the time charged me extra when I didn't order extra items. Luckily, the manager was there to refund me the difference. They do have plenty of tables here if you decide to eat inside. Wished the tables were more clean, but it was busy during the time.

    Patrise S.

    Last night I enjoyed some delicious food. I was able to build my own delicious bowl with their fresh ingredients. I'd love to walk you through the process, but sadly the process was a jumble for me. You see it was my first time there. I saw the the signs, understood the process, but the ingredients were unfamiliar to me. Of course, I asked the staff for help. That's logical, right? They was no line to speak of, still they were impatient. I didn't notice a name tag on the lady who didn't tell the names of ingredients and hurried put the ingredients in. The receipt shows the name of he cashier, who actually helped in the end. The cashier added dressing that was left out by the disconnected server as that server just laughed. My stomach happy while I am disappointed that service hasn't improved after consistent complaints. I may visit this location in the future believing in second chances.

    Greens and Grain and lemonade.
    Brandi B.

    Cava never disappoints. This was my first time trying this location and I was greeted with a warm welcome. The staff was friendly and moved quickly to fix everyone's food. The lemonade here was the best. If you're in the are and want something filling, flavorful, and quick.

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    This CAVA didn't even have AC it was so hot I just wanted to left ! I'll go back when they take their time to fix that

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    Always forgetting items that I pay for it's not fair for me since I'm the one paying and I don't get the items I paid for

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    Great place to eat! Had good service would go back again the next time I'm in Maryland.

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